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BIOGRAPHY PDF
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BIOGRAPHY
iconoclast: One who attacks and seeks to overthrow traditional or popular ideas or institutions.

Iconoclast is a band that embodies its definition through what has been called “an aggressive wall of sound” by delivering powerful, poetic lyrics engulfed by melodically driving, incendiary musical arrangements.

Iconoclast formed in May 2004 when the members singer Marc Bourgon, bassist Mike Korn, guitarist Mike Corkum, and drummer Mars Dej began months of writing and producing song concepts threaded from their varied musical backgrounds. Iconoclast began to find its sound. Making a name for themselves in their hometown of Ottawa, Iconoclast quickly became one of the biggest draws in the independent music scene around the city. Playing to sold out crowds at Café Dekcuf, Mavericks, Zaphods, Babylon, Capital City Music Hall, The Live Lounge, and Barrymores. It wasn’t long before promoters in other cities took notice and Iconoclast was playing to audiences throughout Ontario, winning several ‘battle of the bands’ along the way.

Iconoclast continued to hone their sound and songs to the level where they were ready to release their first EP. 2006’s ‘Home’ was met with acclaim from an ever-growing fan base and critics, selling out three times over, while again garnering the attention of local media. Iconoclast was featured on the A-Channel, CKCU FM, and in The Ottawa Citizen and The Ottawa Sun.

Recently, Iconoclast became finalists in Live 88.5 FM’s Big Money Shot contest, winning $10,000 in the city-wide competition. These trials and accomplishment have solidified Iconoclast’s determination to write, tour, promote, and most importantly, perform.

Iconoclast is the live performance. Their high-energy and interactive shows have been described as “escalating rock mayhem” and are the perfect reflection of their musical intensity. Their performances have led to Iconoclast being offered to share the stage with such acts as Danko Jones, Idle Sons, Money Money, Storm Large and the Balls, The Golden Dogs, and Sick Puppies. Now with the release of their self-titled EP and continuous touring, Iconoclast will not stop until the overthrow is complete.

FACT SHEET PDF
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FORMED
May 2002 – Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

LINE UP
Marc Bourgon from Ottawa, Onatrio on lead vocals
Mike Korn from Toronto, Ontario on bass & vocals
Mike Corkum from Halifax, Canada on guitar
Marian Dej from Bratislava, Slovakia on drums

RECORDINGS
TITLE: Home
Released June 10th, 2006
Recorded at Audio Valley Studios - http://www.audiovalley.ca
Produced by Steve Foley

TITLE: Iconoclast
Released Sept. 27, 2008
Recorded at Audio Valley Studios - http://www.audiovalley.ca
Produced by Steve Foley
Mixed at Orange Lounge in Toronto by Daryn Barry and Steve Foley
Mastered by Joao Carvalho in Toronto

AUDIENCE
Key demos, based on show attendance, mailing list requests and sales:
- Males and Females ages 18-34
- College and University crowds specifically of 18-24 year olds
- 24-34+ guitar and rhythm section enthusiasts

STYLE
Iconoclast’s audience is largely made up of fans of early to mid-90’s alternative rock such as Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Metallica, Sound Garden, and Stone Temple Pilots.

Iconoclast’s style is reminiscent of that era, being described as a collision of bands like Stone Temple Pilots, The Cult and Big Sugar. Lead singer Marc Bourgon is the vocal bastard child of Scott Weiland and Gavin Rossdale.

Iconoclast has established strong local selling power in the Modern Rock, Hard Rock, and Alternative Rock formats.

ACHIEVEMENTS
- Finalist and ‘Wild Card’ winner in Live 88.5 FM’s Big Money Shot competition.
-1st Prize – Supernova Competition - 2004-07-17.
-1st Prize – Fiddleheads Competition – 2004-08-28.
- Featured on numerous occasions on ottawarocks.ca.
- Interviews with local media outlets A-Channel, Live 88.5 fm, CKCU, The Ottawa Citizen, and The Ottawa Sun.
- Opened for major label recording artists Money Money, Sick Puppies, Danko Jones, Storm Large and the Balls, The Golden Dogs, and Idle Sons.

PRESS PDF
PDF: Iconoclast Press Section.

CD Review
Review of the new EP in the Ottawa Xpress. Check out the review by clicking here.

ALT-ROCK HEROES IN THE MAKING
By Fateema Sayani - The Ottawa Citizen - Thursday, June 8, 2006
Five years of gigging have been channeled into Home, the debut album from Ottawa’s Iconoclast, hard rockers who funnel all their oomph into the live show and save the rock melodies for the disc. Expect speaker climbing, sing-alongs and escalating rock mayhem when the four piece launches its disc…

AN ICONOCLAST-IC CD RELEASE
By Alan Wigney - The Ottawa Sun - Wednesday, June 7, 2006
There is another popular use for the 'f' word. And you'll find it in Never Enough, the defiant opening track from local band Iconoclast's EP, Home. "F**k what you say! F**k what you do!" Iconoclast frontman Marc Bourgon spits at the source of his frustration while bandmates Mike Korn, Marian Dej and Mike Corkum construct an aggressive wall of sound behind the singer. It's one of seven tracks on the four-year-old band's debut release. And, language notwithstanding, it, like the remainder of the CD, is decidedly radio-friendly…And the band has steadily been gaining a local following that should ensure a full house at Mavericks for Saturday's CD release show. The CD, Corkum enthuses, is a worthy representation of the band's sound. "It'll be nice to have the ability to give this to someone and not have to explain ourselves," he says of that first release's role. "To just be able to say, 'This is my band; this is what we sound like.'"

LIVE SHOW REVIEW
By Nick Maheux - Ottawarocks.com - June 21, 2005
Iconoclast put on an intense performance in front of a packed house last night at Mavericks. Iconoclast came back from an eight-month hiatus with a vengeance. While on hiatus…added lead vocalist Marc Bourgon, a tremendous front man with incredible stage presence, charisma and experience. His powerful voice combined with bassist Mike Korn's backing vocals provided some astonishing harmonies that really enhanced the overall feel of the songs. On top of having a great voice, Marc knows how to work a crowd. Whenever possible, he encouraged the enthusiastic crowd to jump, clap and sing along with him. Twice during the set, Marc stopped singing and let the crowd take over, a true testament to the band's popularity!

Guitarist Mike Corkum and bassist Mike Korn really stepped it up a notch. Mike Corkum is just awesome to watch on stage and Mike Korn is equally as good. Mike Korn really showed everyone just how entertaining he can be. Watching him was like watching Finger Eleven. He was stomping his feet, swinging his bass and bouncing up and down. Drummer Marian Dej was solid as usual and played a good set.

Iconoclast came out strong and maintained the same level of energy throughout the set… Iconoclast is truly at ease on stage and it's reflected in their live shows.

ICONOCLAST
By Brian G. - Onegoldenspoon.com - February 12, 2004
Iconoclast is a surprise for some people. Like me. They'd been described as hard rock, compared to Metallica, and Sevendust. This always struck me as pretty cliche and uninteresting, until I finally got the chance to HEAR them. It is true that you could draw these comparisons, or at least notice them as influences. But there's a style and originality here that appeals to lovers of hard rock and makes even the cynical raise an eyebrow and take notice. The instrumentation is inventive and skillful. There's great sustain and some harmonics and crunching riffs that force you to move with the beat in some form. Iconoclast has an infectious hard rock sound that defies strict comparisons and is bound to push this band to great heights.

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Media & Live Performance Inquiries:
E-mail: management@iconoclast-band.com
Phone: (613) 266-2628

Band Members:
Marc Bourgon - marc@iconoclast-band.com
Mike Corkum - mike@iconoclast-band.com
Mike Korn - korn@iconoclast-band.com
Mars Dej - mars@iconoclast-band.com

Mailing Address:
2250 Des Grands Champs
Ottawa, Ontatio
Canada
K1W 1K1

Website Inquiries:
Mike Corkum - mike@iconoclast-band.com