Singaporean grindcore trio WORMROT kick off a headlining European tour tonight - Wednesday, 22nd February - in support of their critically-acclaimed new album, 'Voices'.
After years of calls from fans for the band to return, WORMROT are finally back with the same intensity which put them comfortably alongside the likes of NAPALM DEATH, TERRORIZER, BRUTAL TRUTH and the rest of the grindcore elite.
Starting off in Antwerp, Belgium, the band's first European tour in nearly five years will also see them playing dates in the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic, culminating in a performance at the Netherlands Death Fest on 3rd March.
Don't miss WORMROT on tour in Europe at these shows:
Feb. 22 - Antwerp, Belgium - Het Bos
Feb. 23 - London, UK - The Underworld
Feb. 24 - Manchester, UK - Soup Kitchen
Feb. 25 - Leeds, UK - Temple of Boom
Feb. 26 - Utrecht, Netherlands - DB's
Feb. 27 - Hamburg, Germany - Hafenklang
Feb. 28 - Berlin, Germany - Cassiopeia
Mar. 01 - Vienna, Austria - Viper Room
Mar. 02 - Prague, Czech Republic - Modra Vopice
Mar. 03 - Tilburg, Netherlands - Netherlands Death Fest
View the tour flyer at http://bit.ly/2crPYEy
WORMROT's first full-length release since 2011's 'Dirge', 'Voices' features 20 raging new tracks and is the first release to feature the band's new drummer, Vijesh, who brings a fresh and fitting sound to one of the most original bands in the grindcore scene. Combined with guitarist Rasyid's godlike grind riffage and frontman Arif's distinct vocals switching effortlessly between deep guttural growls and rasping screams, the band's third album goes far beyond expectations from a band that can seemingly do no wrong.
Get 'Voices' now on CD and vinyl at http://webstore.earache.com/wormrot
The album is also available on iTunes at http://bit.ly/wormrot-voices-itunes
Get more WORMROT news and info:
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/wormrot
Twitter - http://twitter.com/wormrot
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
EARACHE CLOSES CHAPTER ON THE "LOUDNESS WAR" WITH FULL DYNAMIC RANGE VINYL REISSUES
Famed for pioneering the underdog genre of extreme music in the late '80s and '90s, Earache Records over the course of the last 30 years has issued some 600+ releases and helped to provide careers for genre-leading names such as NAPALM DEATH, MORBID ANGEL, CARCASS, ENTOMBED, SLEEP, AT THE GATES, BOLT THROWER, THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, BRING ME THE HORIZON and countless others.
The concept of extreme music isn't the only facet to Earache Records that it has pioneered however... the concept of FDR (Full Dynamic Range) vinyl pressings has revolutionised the way music fans can enjoy their favourite metal albums.
During the heyday of many classic Earache bands' careers, the trend at the time was to make recordings as loud as possible for the fans. Dubbed "The Loudness Wars", this was a concept much of the music industry adhered to in the '90s. Unfortunately, many did not realise that by increasing the loudness of studio recordings, this often had a detrimental effect on the overall sound quality. To achieve super-high volume, the sound waves were compressed against the "audible ceiling", often limiting the difference between the peak and average levels in the music. This meant that the disparity between the loud and quieter elements in the recording (known as the "dynamic range") is significantly reduced.
Earache's idea of "Full Dynamic Range" vinyl reissues is to counteract the "Loudness War" and ensure that fans hear the music as it was intended to sound - pure and organic audio pressed straight to 180-gram vinyl from the original studio analogue or DAT tapes, many of which were stored for 20+ years. This concept is not designed for the casual music fan that might only listen to albums on their phone or iPod, but the real music enthusiasts who like to put a record on a turntable, sit back and absorb the sound waves at the optimal quality, experiencing the warmth and depth to the music as it was originally intended; the instruments leap out of the speakers.
Over recent years, Earache has reissued much of its catalogue on FDR vinyl for the first time. Whether it's the meaty riffs in MORBID ANGEL's 'Altars of Madness' or the all-encompassing stoner sludge of SLEEP's 'Holy Mountain', the difference in quality and depth of these FDR reissues is obvious to even the average music fan. The next titles due for an FDR repress are SLEEP's 'Holy Mountain' (available now), NAPALM DEATH - 'Scum' (March 17th), CARCASS - 'Heartwork' (March 17th) and BOLT THROWER - 'Realm of Chaos' (March 31st). Other titles in the range are now sold out.
Here is a list of every Earache album which has been specially repressed on "Full Dynamic Range" vinyl:
AVAILABLE NOW
MOSH011FDR Morbid Angel - Altars of Madness
MOSH079FDR Sleep - Sleep's Holy Mountain
MOSH143FDR At The Gates - Slaughter of the Soul
MOSH025FDR Lawnmower Deth - Ooh Crikey It's... Lawnmower Deth
AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER
MOSH003FDR Napalm Death - Scum (Out March 17th)
MOSH097FDR Carcass - Heartwork (Out March 17th)
MOSH013FDR Bolt Thrower - Realm of Chaos (Out March 31st)
SOLD OUT
MOSH008LP1 Napalm Death - From Enslavement to Obliteration
MOSH006FDR Carcass - Reek of Putrefaction
MOSH016FDR Terrorizer - World Downfall
MOSH018FDR Carcass - Symphonies of Sickness
MOSH021FDR Entombed - Left Hand Path
MOSH027FDR Massacre - From Beyond
MOSH029FDR Bolt Thrower - War Master
MOSH037FDR Entombed - Clandestine
MOSH042FDR Carcass - Necroticism - Descanting the Insalubrious
MOSH055FDR Nocturnus - Thresholds
MOSH070FDR Bolt Thrower - The IVth Crusade
MOSH081FDR Morbid Angel - Covenant
MOSH082FDR Entombed - Wolverine Blues
MOSH094FDR Entombed - Hollowman
MOSH120FDR Bolt Thrower - ...For Victory
MOSH160FDR Carcass - Swansong
MOSH232FDR Carnage - Dark Recollections
Records are available from http://www.earache.com/webstore
Subscribe to Earache's YouTube channel for the latest vinyl videos at http://www.youtube.com/earacherecords
The concept of extreme music isn't the only facet to Earache Records that it has pioneered however... the concept of FDR (Full Dynamic Range) vinyl pressings has revolutionised the way music fans can enjoy their favourite metal albums.
During the heyday of many classic Earache bands' careers, the trend at the time was to make recordings as loud as possible for the fans. Dubbed "The Loudness Wars", this was a concept much of the music industry adhered to in the '90s. Unfortunately, many did not realise that by increasing the loudness of studio recordings, this often had a detrimental effect on the overall sound quality. To achieve super-high volume, the sound waves were compressed against the "audible ceiling", often limiting the difference between the peak and average levels in the music. This meant that the disparity between the loud and quieter elements in the recording (known as the "dynamic range") is significantly reduced.
Earache's idea of "Full Dynamic Range" vinyl reissues is to counteract the "Loudness War" and ensure that fans hear the music as it was intended to sound - pure and organic audio pressed straight to 180-gram vinyl from the original studio analogue or DAT tapes, many of which were stored for 20+ years. This concept is not designed for the casual music fan that might only listen to albums on their phone or iPod, but the real music enthusiasts who like to put a record on a turntable, sit back and absorb the sound waves at the optimal quality, experiencing the warmth and depth to the music as it was originally intended; the instruments leap out of the speakers.
Over recent years, Earache has reissued much of its catalogue on FDR vinyl for the first time. Whether it's the meaty riffs in MORBID ANGEL's 'Altars of Madness' or the all-encompassing stoner sludge of SLEEP's 'Holy Mountain', the difference in quality and depth of these FDR reissues is obvious to even the average music fan. The next titles due for an FDR repress are SLEEP's 'Holy Mountain' (available now), NAPALM DEATH - 'Scum' (March 17th), CARCASS - 'Heartwork' (March 17th) and BOLT THROWER - 'Realm of Chaos' (March 31st). Other titles in the range are now sold out.
Here is a list of every Earache album which has been specially repressed on "Full Dynamic Range" vinyl:
AVAILABLE NOW
MOSH011FDR Morbid Angel - Altars of Madness
MOSH079FDR Sleep - Sleep's Holy Mountain
MOSH143FDR At The Gates - Slaughter of the Soul
MOSH025FDR Lawnmower Deth - Ooh Crikey It's... Lawnmower Deth
AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER
MOSH003FDR Napalm Death - Scum (Out March 17th)
MOSH097FDR Carcass - Heartwork (Out March 17th)
MOSH013FDR Bolt Thrower - Realm of Chaos (Out March 31st)
SOLD OUT
MOSH008LP1 Napalm Death - From Enslavement to Obliteration
MOSH006FDR Carcass - Reek of Putrefaction
MOSH016FDR Terrorizer - World Downfall
MOSH018FDR Carcass - Symphonies of Sickness
MOSH021FDR Entombed - Left Hand Path
MOSH027FDR Massacre - From Beyond
MOSH029FDR Bolt Thrower - War Master
MOSH037FDR Entombed - Clandestine
MOSH042FDR Carcass - Necroticism - Descanting the Insalubrious
MOSH055FDR Nocturnus - Thresholds
MOSH070FDR Bolt Thrower - The IVth Crusade
MOSH081FDR Morbid Angel - Covenant
MOSH082FDR Entombed - Wolverine Blues
MOSH094FDR Entombed - Hollowman
MOSH120FDR Bolt Thrower - ...For Victory
MOSH160FDR Carcass - Swansong
MOSH232FDR Carnage - Dark Recollections
Records are available from http://www.earache.com/webstore
Subscribe to Earache's YouTube channel for the latest vinyl videos at http://www.youtube.com/earacherecords
Monday, February 20, 2017
BITERS RELEASE FIRST SINGLE, MORE DETAILS FROM NEW ALBUM 'THE FUTURE AIN'T WHAT IT USED TO BE'
Atlanta's rock 'n' roll quartet BITERS have released a brand new track, "Stone Cold Love" - the first single from the band's recently-announced new album.
Due to be released on May 19th through Earache Records, 'The Future Ain't What It Used to Be' is the follow-up to 2015's critically-acclaimed 'Electric Blood' and is set to land in the wake of a UK/European tour this spring.
Listen to "Stone Cold Love" now at http://youtu.be/SFY2j22YGJQ
BITERS frontman Tuk talks about how "Stone Cold Love" came to be: "I sat down with my buddy Scott (Stevens) to write a tune. We sat for hours trying to come up with something that felt perfect, but were hitting a dead end. We said 'fuck it' and went to his local hang out, ate some cornbread, drank a few beers and talked about music. We spoke about T-Rex, Queen and Slade, shit like that, how cool those big drum grooves were. Right then a light bulb went off and we headed back to the studio with a fresh start and within hours finished writing the song, demoed it and tracked lead vocals! I was so fucking delirious I couldn't tell if it was good or not. A few weeks later, Scott sent me the finished demo while I was on tour in Kansas. I remember cranking it in the van outside of this fake old wild west town and thinking, 'Goddamn, this is so good!'"
The track listing and artwork for 'The Future Ain't What It Used to Be' have now also been revealed. Check out the cover art at http://bit.ly/2kZXp8F
Track listing:
1. Let It Roll
2. Stone Cold Love
3. Callin' You Home
4. Don't Turn This Good Heart Bad
5. Gypsy Rose
6. No Stranger to Heartache
7. Vulture City
8. Hollywood
9. Chasin' the Feeling
10. Goin' Back to Georgia
Pre-order 'The Future Ain't What It Used to Be' now on limited edition signed CD and vinyl, along with various merch bundles, at http://www.earache.com/biters
BITERS will be kicking off a 24-date UK/European tour in March with label mates BLACKBERRY SMOKE, which will see them play to over 50,000 music fans, including a date at London's historic Roundhouse. Don't miss them at these shows:
Mar. 07 - Madrid, Spain - La Riviera
Mar. 08 - Barcelona, Spain - Sala Apolo
Mar. 10 - Zurich, Switzerland - Dynamo
Mar. 11 - Milan, Italy - Fabrique
Mar. 12 - Munich, Germany - Backstage Werk
Mar. 14 - Berlin, Germany - Columbia Theatre
Mar. 16 - Copenhagen, Denmark - Amager Bio
Mar. 17 - Oslo, Norway - Rockefeller
Mar. 18 - Stockholm, Sweden - Munchenbryggeriet
Mar. 20 - Gothenburg, Sweden - Pustervik
Mar. 21 - Hamburg, Germany - Uebel & Gefahrlich
Mar. 22 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - Melkweg Max
Mar. 24 - Cologne, Germany - Stollwereck
Mar. 25 - Paris, France - La Maroquinerie
Mar. 27 - Oxford, UK - O2 Academy
Mar. 28 - London, UK - Roundhouse
Mar. 29 - Norwich, UK - UEA
Mar. 31 - Manchester, UK - Academy
Apr. 01 - Dublin, Ireland - Olympia Theatre
Apr. 03 - Glasgow, UK - Barrowlands
Apr. 04 - Newcastle, UK - O2 Academy
Apr. 06 - Bristol, UK - O2 Academy
Apr. 07 - Birmingham, UK - O2 Academy
Apr. 08 - Portsmouth, UK - Pyramids Centre
Tickets are available now at http://www.livenation.co.uk/artist/biters-tickets
Get more BITERS news and info:
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/BITERS
Twitter - http://twitter.com/TheBiters
UK PRESS - MICHELLE KERR
COSA NOSTRA PR
E-mail: michelle@cosanostrapr.com
Due to be released on May 19th through Earache Records, 'The Future Ain't What It Used to Be' is the follow-up to 2015's critically-acclaimed 'Electric Blood' and is set to land in the wake of a UK/European tour this spring.
Listen to "Stone Cold Love" now at http://youtu.be/SFY2j22YGJQ
BITERS frontman Tuk talks about how "Stone Cold Love" came to be: "I sat down with my buddy Scott (Stevens) to write a tune. We sat for hours trying to come up with something that felt perfect, but were hitting a dead end. We said 'fuck it' and went to his local hang out, ate some cornbread, drank a few beers and talked about music. We spoke about T-Rex, Queen and Slade, shit like that, how cool those big drum grooves were. Right then a light bulb went off and we headed back to the studio with a fresh start and within hours finished writing the song, demoed it and tracked lead vocals! I was so fucking delirious I couldn't tell if it was good or not. A few weeks later, Scott sent me the finished demo while I was on tour in Kansas. I remember cranking it in the van outside of this fake old wild west town and thinking, 'Goddamn, this is so good!'"
The track listing and artwork for 'The Future Ain't What It Used to Be' have now also been revealed. Check out the cover art at http://bit.ly/2kZXp8F
Track listing:
1. Let It Roll
2. Stone Cold Love
3. Callin' You Home
4. Don't Turn This Good Heart Bad
5. Gypsy Rose
6. No Stranger to Heartache
7. Vulture City
8. Hollywood
9. Chasin' the Feeling
10. Goin' Back to Georgia
Pre-order 'The Future Ain't What It Used to Be' now on limited edition signed CD and vinyl, along with various merch bundles, at http://www.earache.com/biters
BITERS will be kicking off a 24-date UK/European tour in March with label mates BLACKBERRY SMOKE, which will see them play to over 50,000 music fans, including a date at London's historic Roundhouse. Don't miss them at these shows:
Mar. 07 - Madrid, Spain - La Riviera
Mar. 08 - Barcelona, Spain - Sala Apolo
Mar. 10 - Zurich, Switzerland - Dynamo
Mar. 11 - Milan, Italy - Fabrique
Mar. 12 - Munich, Germany - Backstage Werk
Mar. 14 - Berlin, Germany - Columbia Theatre
Mar. 16 - Copenhagen, Denmark - Amager Bio
Mar. 17 - Oslo, Norway - Rockefeller
Mar. 18 - Stockholm, Sweden - Munchenbryggeriet
Mar. 20 - Gothenburg, Sweden - Pustervik
Mar. 21 - Hamburg, Germany - Uebel & Gefahrlich
Mar. 22 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - Melkweg Max
Mar. 24 - Cologne, Germany - Stollwereck
Mar. 25 - Paris, France - La Maroquinerie
Mar. 27 - Oxford, UK - O2 Academy
Mar. 28 - London, UK - Roundhouse
Mar. 29 - Norwich, UK - UEA
Mar. 31 - Manchester, UK - Academy
Apr. 01 - Dublin, Ireland - Olympia Theatre
Apr. 03 - Glasgow, UK - Barrowlands
Apr. 04 - Newcastle, UK - O2 Academy
Apr. 06 - Bristol, UK - O2 Academy
Apr. 07 - Birmingham, UK - O2 Academy
Apr. 08 - Portsmouth, UK - Pyramids Centre
Tickets are available now at http://www.livenation.co.uk/artist/biters-tickets
Get more BITERS news and info:
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/BITERS
Twitter - http://twitter.com/TheBiters
UK PRESS - MICHELLE KERR
COSA NOSTRA PR
E-mail: michelle@cosanostrapr.com
Friday, February 17, 2017
THE WHITE BUFFALO: 'SHADOWS, GREYS & EVIL WAYS' OUT NOW IN EUROPE
"Smith's capacity to tell tales and evoke atmospheres remains undimmed" - Q
"The music is audacious...a mix of hardcore country, southern rock and deep soul" - Classic Rock
"A rich composite of Eddie Vedder and Steve Earle...impressive" - Uncut
"Another strong entry in an impressive discography" - Guitarist
"Superbly crafted acoustic Americana" - Total Guitar
'Shadows, Greys & Evil Ways', the third album from American dark blues singer/songwriter THE WHITE BUFFALO, is out now in Europe.
Originally released in the USA in 2013, 'Shadows, Greys & Evil Ways' is a 13-track concept album of hard-driving blues and outlaw country tales. The story of Joe and Jolene, a pair of young outsiders thrust together by chance, forging a deep, emotionally charged relationship that would at once haunt and sustain them throughout their lives. It is ultimately a story of hope and the power of love, and is now widely available in Europe for the first time.
Get 'Shadows, Greys & Evil Ways' now in Europe on CD and limited edition coloured vinyl at http://www.earache.com/twb
Track listing:
1. Shall We Go On
2. The Getaway
3. When I'm Gone
4. Joey White
5. 30 Days Back
6. The Whistler
7. Set My Body Free
8. Redemption #2
9. This Year
10. Fire Don't Know
11. Joe and Jolene
12. Don't You Want It
13. #13
14. Pray to You Now
View the album cover at http://bit.ly/2lo7QWB
Led by singer/songwriter Jake Smith, THE WHITE BUFFALO is probably best known for his numerous song placements in the TV series Sons of Anarchy, including the series finale song "Come Join the Murder", which was co-written with series producer Kurt Sutter and nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Music and Lyrics.
Get more news and info from THE WHITE BUFFALO:
Official site - http://thewhitebuffalo.com
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/thewhitebuffalomusic
Twitter - http://twitter.com/blancobuffalo
Instagram - http://instagram.com/buffaloco
UK PRESS - KAS MERCER
Mercenary Publicity
E-mail: kas@mercenarypublicity.com
Tel: +44(0)2083544111
DANNY WORSNOP: DEBUT SOLO ALBUM 'THE LONG ROAD HOME' OUT NOW
'The Long Road Home', the debut solo album from Nashville-based artist DANNY WORSNOP, is out now worldwide.
'The Long Road Home' sees a slight musical departure from Danny's prior work with ASKING ALEXANDRIA and WE ARE HARLOT, forging a deeper and often darker path through the talented young musician's mind and displaying a truly stunning singing voice only hinted at previously.
Long-time fans will see a much more personal and reflective side of Danny's, with brutally honest lyrical themes ranging from loss and heartache to Danny's past (and often public) struggles with drugs and alcohol. Backed by authentic, blues-soaked outlaw country, the album is also interspersed with a few more upbeat tracks, showing that Danny's ability to craft catchy melodies which will have listeners singing along in no time is still very much alive and well.
Get 'The Long Road Home' now on limited edition signed CD and coloured vinyl at http://www.earache.com/danny
The album is also available now on iTunes at http://bit.ly/longroadhome-itunes
'The Long Road Home' track listing:
1. Prozac
2. Mexico
3. I Feel Like Shit
4. Anyone But Me
5. High
6. I Got Bones
7. Quite a While
8. Don't Overdrink It
9. I'll Hold On
10. Midnight Woman
11. Same Old Ending
12. The Man
View the album cover at http://bit.ly/2f0wwTo
Earlier this week, Danny visited YouTube Space in London where he hosted a special live stream in which he performed tracks from 'The Long Road Home'. For those who missed it, the event can still be viewed online at http://youtu.be/rnIL9nE4QtI
Get more DANNY WORSNOP news and info:
Official site - http://thesnop.com
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/officialdannyworsnop
Twitter - http://twitter.com/dannyworsnop
Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/snoptropolis
UK PRESS - KAS MERCER
MERCENARY PUBLICITY
E-mail: kas.mercer@mercenarypublicity.com
USA PRESS - JULIA RYAN
PRESS HERE PUBLICITY
E-mail: julia@pressherepublicity.com
'The Long Road Home' sees a slight musical departure from Danny's prior work with ASKING ALEXANDRIA and WE ARE HARLOT, forging a deeper and often darker path through the talented young musician's mind and displaying a truly stunning singing voice only hinted at previously.
Long-time fans will see a much more personal and reflective side of Danny's, with brutally honest lyrical themes ranging from loss and heartache to Danny's past (and often public) struggles with drugs and alcohol. Backed by authentic, blues-soaked outlaw country, the album is also interspersed with a few more upbeat tracks, showing that Danny's ability to craft catchy melodies which will have listeners singing along in no time is still very much alive and well.
Get 'The Long Road Home' now on limited edition signed CD and coloured vinyl at http://www.earache.com/danny
The album is also available now on iTunes at http://bit.ly/longroadhome-itunes
'The Long Road Home' track listing:
1. Prozac
2. Mexico
3. I Feel Like Shit
4. Anyone But Me
5. High
6. I Got Bones
7. Quite a While
8. Don't Overdrink It
9. I'll Hold On
10. Midnight Woman
11. Same Old Ending
12. The Man
View the album cover at http://bit.ly/2f0wwTo
Earlier this week, Danny visited YouTube Space in London where he hosted a special live stream in which he performed tracks from 'The Long Road Home'. For those who missed it, the event can still be viewed online at http://youtu.be/rnIL9nE4QtI
Get more DANNY WORSNOP news and info:
Official site - http://thesnop.com
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/officialdannyworsnop
Twitter - http://twitter.com/dannyworsnop
Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/snoptropolis
UK PRESS - KAS MERCER
MERCENARY PUBLICITY
E-mail: kas.mercer@mercenarypublicity.com
USA PRESS - JULIA RYAN
PRESS HERE PUBLICITY
E-mail: julia@pressherepublicity.com
Thursday, February 16, 2017
ROCK 'N' ROLL TRAILBLAZERS BITERS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM DETAILS AHEAD OF 24 DATE EUROPEAN TOUR
Atlanta's rock 'n' roll quarter BITERS are set to release 'The Future Ain't What It Used to Be' on 19th May through Earache Records. The album, produced by Dan Dixon, is the follow-up to 2015's critically-acclaimed 'Electric Blood' and is set to land in the wake of a UK/European tour this spring (dates below).
You can pre-order the album from midnight tonight (February 16th, GMT) on iTunes at http://bit.ly/bitersfuture-itunes and signed copies, bundles and vinyl from http://earache.com/biters
BITERS possess a certain energy coursing through their veins... that unmistakable sprinkling of stardust required for a band to go stratospheric. Formed in Atlanta, GA in 2009, frontman Tuk set about his mission to bring back no-nonsense rock 'n' roll to the masses. Their sound is infused with a modern twist on '70s rock; it's loud and fiery, yet unafraid of pop hooks and sweet harmonies. BITERS remind us of times when bands looked liked bands and acted like gangs and are set to destroy any suggestions that rock is dead with their hunger for anarchy and partying hard. They've a cynical social commentary on the state of the world and a knack for a catchy, feel-good chorus.
When it comes to the brand new album, Tuk tells us, "I knew I wanted to do something totally different to 'Electric Blood'. It's very easy to get sidetracked as an artist and especially easy to lose perspective with so many people giving you advice and critique. For this album, I wanted to go back to the reason I started this band back in 2010 - my love for early '70s glam rock, power pop and those big, anthemic sing-alongs are where my heart feels most home. I wanted to take risks and really wear my heart on my sleeve this time around."
For 'The Future Ain't What It Used to Be', BITERS recruited the expertise of multi-platinum songwriter/producer Scott Stevens to help take them to the next level. LA-based Stevens has worked with THE STRUTS, HIGHLY SUSPECT and SHINEDOWN and his input on the lead single "Stone Cold Love" has elevated BITERS' sound to a whole new level.
With regard to having someone else in the studio, Tuk tells us, "The most valuable thing people like Scott and Dan Dixon (producer of 'The Future Ain't What It Used to Be') bring to the table is their willingness to strive for greatness. They don't give up. They'll sit and work 'til they're out-of-their-mind exhausted. To find that same obsessive kinship with other writers and producers gets me so fired up. The experiences I've had in recent years touring, writing and working with other driven, inspiring people have been invaluable. Not all experiences were great by any means, but it was for a greater good. I love being pushed and challenged. It feeds my soul."
The album ignites with the punchy mission statement of "Let It Roll" and the next 33 minutes are pure, unadulterated rock 'n' roll perfection. The stomping T-REX style groove of "Stone Cold Love" will make a home between your ears with its anthemic, stadium-sized chorus. "Callin' You Home" is a reflective and existential stargazer soundtrack, whilst the feel-good bounce of Tuk's personal favourite, "Gypsy Rose" (which was birthed whilst singing to his border collie; "Sometimes you find inspiration in the most unassuming of situations" he informs) and the straight up, no-frills, chunky rock riffs of "Chasin' the Feeling" make 'The Future Ain't What It Used to Be' a record that re-energises the entire genre, making rock 'n' roll relevant once more.
BITERS are blazing a trail across the globe with their electrifying live shows. In March, they undertake a 24-date European tour with label mates BLACKBERRY SMOKE, which will see them playing to over 50,000 music fans, including a date at London's iconic Roundhouse. Dates rack up as follows:
EUROPEAN DATES
Mar. 07 - Madrid, Spain - La Riviera
Mar. 08 - Barcelona, Spain - Sala Apolo
Mar. 10 - Zurich, Switzerland - Dynamo
Mar. 11 - Milan, Italy - Fabrique
Mar. 12 - Munich, Germany - Backstage Werk
Mar. 14 - Berlin, Germany - Columbia Theatre
Mar. 16 - Copenhagen, Denmark - Amager Bio
Mar. 17 - Oslo, Norway - Rockefeller
Mar. 18 - Stockholm, Sweden - Munchenbryggeriet
Mar. 20 - Gothenburg, Sweden - Pustervik
Mar. 21 - Hamburg, Germany - Uebel & Gefahrlich
Mar. 22 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - Melkweg Max
Mar. 24 - Cologne, Germany - Stollwereck
Mar. 25 - Paris, France - La Maroquinerie
UK DATES
Mar. 27 - Oxford, UK - O2 Academy
Mar. 28 - London, UK - Roundhouse
Mar. 29 - Norwich, UK - UEA
Mar. 31 - Manchester, UK - Academy
Apr. 01 - Dublin, Ireland - Olympia Theatre
Apr. 03 - Glasgow, UK - Barrowlands
Apr. 04 - Newcastle, UK - O2 Academy
Apr. 06 - Bristol, UK - O2 Academy
Apr. 07 - Birmingham, UK - O2 Academy
Apr. 08 - Portsmouth, UK - Pyramids Centre
Tickets are available from http://www.livenation.co.uk/artist/biters-tickets
BITERS are: Tuk (vocals/guitar), Matt (lead guitar), Phil (bass) and a wild animal on the drums named Joey.
For further information, contact michelle@cosanostrapr.com or point your mouse at http://www.facebook.com/BITERS, http://twitter.com/thebiters or http://www.youtube.com/user/BitersVEVO
You can pre-order the album from midnight tonight (February 16th, GMT) on iTunes at http://bit.ly/bitersfuture-itunes and signed copies, bundles and vinyl from http://earache.com/biters
BITERS possess a certain energy coursing through their veins... that unmistakable sprinkling of stardust required for a band to go stratospheric. Formed in Atlanta, GA in 2009, frontman Tuk set about his mission to bring back no-nonsense rock 'n' roll to the masses. Their sound is infused with a modern twist on '70s rock; it's loud and fiery, yet unafraid of pop hooks and sweet harmonies. BITERS remind us of times when bands looked liked bands and acted like gangs and are set to destroy any suggestions that rock is dead with their hunger for anarchy and partying hard. They've a cynical social commentary on the state of the world and a knack for a catchy, feel-good chorus.
When it comes to the brand new album, Tuk tells us, "I knew I wanted to do something totally different to 'Electric Blood'. It's very easy to get sidetracked as an artist and especially easy to lose perspective with so many people giving you advice and critique. For this album, I wanted to go back to the reason I started this band back in 2010 - my love for early '70s glam rock, power pop and those big, anthemic sing-alongs are where my heart feels most home. I wanted to take risks and really wear my heart on my sleeve this time around."
For 'The Future Ain't What It Used to Be', BITERS recruited the expertise of multi-platinum songwriter/producer Scott Stevens to help take them to the next level. LA-based Stevens has worked with THE STRUTS, HIGHLY SUSPECT and SHINEDOWN and his input on the lead single "Stone Cold Love" has elevated BITERS' sound to a whole new level.
With regard to having someone else in the studio, Tuk tells us, "The most valuable thing people like Scott and Dan Dixon (producer of 'The Future Ain't What It Used to Be') bring to the table is their willingness to strive for greatness. They don't give up. They'll sit and work 'til they're out-of-their-mind exhausted. To find that same obsessive kinship with other writers and producers gets me so fired up. The experiences I've had in recent years touring, writing and working with other driven, inspiring people have been invaluable. Not all experiences were great by any means, but it was for a greater good. I love being pushed and challenged. It feeds my soul."
The album ignites with the punchy mission statement of "Let It Roll" and the next 33 minutes are pure, unadulterated rock 'n' roll perfection. The stomping T-REX style groove of "Stone Cold Love" will make a home between your ears with its anthemic, stadium-sized chorus. "Callin' You Home" is a reflective and existential stargazer soundtrack, whilst the feel-good bounce of Tuk's personal favourite, "Gypsy Rose" (which was birthed whilst singing to his border collie; "Sometimes you find inspiration in the most unassuming of situations" he informs) and the straight up, no-frills, chunky rock riffs of "Chasin' the Feeling" make 'The Future Ain't What It Used to Be' a record that re-energises the entire genre, making rock 'n' roll relevant once more.
BITERS are blazing a trail across the globe with their electrifying live shows. In March, they undertake a 24-date European tour with label mates BLACKBERRY SMOKE, which will see them playing to over 50,000 music fans, including a date at London's iconic Roundhouse. Dates rack up as follows:
EUROPEAN DATES
Mar. 07 - Madrid, Spain - La Riviera
Mar. 08 - Barcelona, Spain - Sala Apolo
Mar. 10 - Zurich, Switzerland - Dynamo
Mar. 11 - Milan, Italy - Fabrique
Mar. 12 - Munich, Germany - Backstage Werk
Mar. 14 - Berlin, Germany - Columbia Theatre
Mar. 16 - Copenhagen, Denmark - Amager Bio
Mar. 17 - Oslo, Norway - Rockefeller
Mar. 18 - Stockholm, Sweden - Munchenbryggeriet
Mar. 20 - Gothenburg, Sweden - Pustervik
Mar. 21 - Hamburg, Germany - Uebel & Gefahrlich
Mar. 22 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - Melkweg Max
Mar. 24 - Cologne, Germany - Stollwereck
Mar. 25 - Paris, France - La Maroquinerie
UK DATES
Mar. 27 - Oxford, UK - O2 Academy
Mar. 28 - London, UK - Roundhouse
Mar. 29 - Norwich, UK - UEA
Mar. 31 - Manchester, UK - Academy
Apr. 01 - Dublin, Ireland - Olympia Theatre
Apr. 03 - Glasgow, UK - Barrowlands
Apr. 04 - Newcastle, UK - O2 Academy
Apr. 06 - Bristol, UK - O2 Academy
Apr. 07 - Birmingham, UK - O2 Academy
Apr. 08 - Portsmouth, UK - Pyramids Centre
Tickets are available from http://www.livenation.co.uk/artist/biters-tickets
BITERS are: Tuk (vocals/guitar), Matt (lead guitar), Phil (bass) and a wild animal on the drums named Joey.
For further information, contact michelle@cosanostrapr.com or point your mouse at http://www.facebook.com/BITERS, http://twitter.com/thebiters or http://www.youtube.com/user/BitersVEVO
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
DANNY WORSNOP: DEBUT SOLO ALBUM STREAMING NOW ON ALLMUSIC.COM
Nashville-based artist DANNY WORSNOP has teamed up with AllMusic for an exclusive premiere of his full-length debut solo album, 'The Long Road Home'.
Due to be released this Friday, February 17th, 'The Long Road Home' sees a slight musical departure for DANNY, forging a deeper and often darker path through the talented young musician's mind and displaying a truly stunning singing voice only hinted at in his previous work.
The British-born artist sat down with AllMusic for an interview in which he talks about the writing process for his first ever solo album - a highly-personal and sublime collection of songs which were originally not intended for release - and whether he plans to keep writing solo material following the release.
Listen to 'The Long Road Home' now and read the full interview at http://www.allmusic.com/blog/post/album-premiere-danny-worsnop-the-long-road-home
Pre-order 'The Long Road Home' now on limited edition signed CD and coloured vinyl, along with a range of merch bundles, at http://www.earache.com/danny
The album is also available to pre-order on iTunes, including instant downloads of the songs "Mexico", "I Got Bones" and "Don't Overdrink It", at http://bit.ly/longroadhome-itunes
Earlier this week, DANNY visited YouTube Space in London where he hosted a special live stream in which he performed tracks from the upcoming debut album. For those who missed the live stream, the event can still be viewed online at http://youtu.be/rnIL9nE4QtI
Get more DANNY WORSNOP news and info:
Official site - http://thesnop.com
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/officialdannyworsnop
Twitter - http://twitter.com/dannyworsnop
Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/snoptropolis
USA PRESS - JULIA RYAN
PRESS HERE PUBLICITY
E-mail: julia@pressherepublicity.com
UK PRESS - KAS MERCER
MERCENARY PUBLICITY
E-mail: kas.mercer@mercenarypublicity.com
Due to be released this Friday, February 17th, 'The Long Road Home' sees a slight musical departure for DANNY, forging a deeper and often darker path through the talented young musician's mind and displaying a truly stunning singing voice only hinted at in his previous work.
The British-born artist sat down with AllMusic for an interview in which he talks about the writing process for his first ever solo album - a highly-personal and sublime collection of songs which were originally not intended for release - and whether he plans to keep writing solo material following the release.
Listen to 'The Long Road Home' now and read the full interview at http://www.allmusic.com/blog/post/album-premiere-danny-worsnop-the-long-road-home
Pre-order 'The Long Road Home' now on limited edition signed CD and coloured vinyl, along with a range of merch bundles, at http://www.earache.com/danny
The album is also available to pre-order on iTunes, including instant downloads of the songs "Mexico", "I Got Bones" and "Don't Overdrink It", at http://bit.ly/longroadhome-itunes
Earlier this week, DANNY visited YouTube Space in London where he hosted a special live stream in which he performed tracks from the upcoming debut album. For those who missed the live stream, the event can still be viewed online at http://youtu.be/rnIL9nE4QtI
Get more DANNY WORSNOP news and info:
Official site - http://thesnop.com
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/officialdannyworsnop
Twitter - http://twitter.com/dannyworsnop
Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/snoptropolis
USA PRESS - JULIA RYAN
PRESS HERE PUBLICITY
E-mail: julia@pressherepublicity.com
UK PRESS - KAS MERCER
MERCENARY PUBLICITY
E-mail: kas.mercer@mercenarypublicity.com
Monday, February 13, 2017
DANNY WORSNOP STREAMING LIVE TONIGHT FROM YOUTUBE SPACE LONDON
Nashville-based artist DANNY WORSNOP is teaming up with YouTube to host an exclusive live stream tonight - Monday, February 13th - ahead of the release of his debut solo album, 'The Long Road Home' on Friday.
Kicking off at 7pm GMT / 11am PST / 2pm EST live from YouTube Space in London, UK, this unmissable event will feature DANNY performing live renditions of songs from 'The Long Road Home', as well as taking part in a revealing interview with Terry 'Beez' Bezer.
To catch the live stream, subscribe to the Earache Records YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/earacherecords and then head to https://youtu.be/rnIL9nE4QtI tonight, Monday, February 13th at 7pm GMT or the following local times:
Los Angeles/San Francisco - 11:00
Chicago/Nashville/Mexico City - 13:00
New York/Panama/Bogota - 14:00
Rio de Janeiro - 17:00
UK/Ireland/Iceland - 19:00
Paris/Berlin/Rome: 20:00
Helsinki/Athens/South Africa - 21:00
Moscow - 22:00
Tokyo - 04:00
Sydney - 06:00
Watch a video message from DANNY announcing the live stream at http://youtu.be/ZLbWdCMFXoE
'The Long Road Home' is due to be released this Friday, February 17th, and sees a slight musical departure for DANNY, now forging a deeper and often darker path through the talented young musician's mind and displaying a truly stunning singing voice only hinted at in his previous work.
Pre-order 'The Long Road Home' now on limited edition signed CD and coloured vinyl, along with a range of merch bundles, at http://www.earache.com/danny
The album is also available to pre-order now on iTunes, including instant downloads of the tracks "Mexico", "I Got Bones" and "Don't Overdrink It", at http://bit.ly/longroadhome-itunes
Don't miss DANNY WORSNOP live in the UK at these special pre-release shows:
Feb. 13 - YouTube Live Stream (global)
Feb. 14 - London, UK - The Lexington
Feb. 15 - Kingston-upon-Thames, UK - Banquet Records
Get tickets now at http://danny.earache.com/danny-instores
View 'The Long Road Home' album cover at http://bit.ly/2f0wwTo
Get more DANNY WORSNOP news and info:
Official site - http://thesnop.com
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/officialdannyworsnop
Twitter - http://twitter.com/dannyworsnop
Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/snoptropolis
UK PRESS - KAS MERCER
MERCENARY PUBLICITY
E-mail: kas.mercer@mercenarypublicity.com
Kicking off at 7pm GMT / 11am PST / 2pm EST live from YouTube Space in London, UK, this unmissable event will feature DANNY performing live renditions of songs from 'The Long Road Home', as well as taking part in a revealing interview with Terry 'Beez' Bezer.
To catch the live stream, subscribe to the Earache Records YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/earacherecords and then head to https://youtu.be/rnIL9nE4QtI tonight, Monday, February 13th at 7pm GMT or the following local times:
Los Angeles/San Francisco - 11:00
Chicago/Nashville/Mexico City - 13:00
New York/Panama/Bogota - 14:00
Rio de Janeiro - 17:00
UK/Ireland/Iceland - 19:00
Paris/Berlin/Rome: 20:00
Helsinki/Athens/South Africa - 21:00
Moscow - 22:00
Tokyo - 04:00
Sydney - 06:00
Watch a video message from DANNY announcing the live stream at http://youtu.be/ZLbWdCMFXoE
'The Long Road Home' is due to be released this Friday, February 17th, and sees a slight musical departure for DANNY, now forging a deeper and often darker path through the talented young musician's mind and displaying a truly stunning singing voice only hinted at in his previous work.
Pre-order 'The Long Road Home' now on limited edition signed CD and coloured vinyl, along with a range of merch bundles, at http://www.earache.com/danny
The album is also available to pre-order now on iTunes, including instant downloads of the tracks "Mexico", "I Got Bones" and "Don't Overdrink It", at http://bit.ly/longroadhome-itunes
Don't miss DANNY WORSNOP live in the UK at these special pre-release shows:
Feb. 13 - YouTube Live Stream (global)
Feb. 14 - London, UK - The Lexington
Feb. 15 - Kingston-upon-Thames, UK - Banquet Records
Get tickets now at http://danny.earache.com/danny-instores
View 'The Long Road Home' album cover at http://bit.ly/2f0wwTo
Get more DANNY WORSNOP news and info:
Official site - http://thesnop.com
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/officialdannyworsnop
Twitter - http://twitter.com/dannyworsnop
Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/snoptropolis
UK PRESS - KAS MERCER
MERCENARY PUBLICITY
E-mail: kas.mercer@mercenarypublicity.com
Friday, February 03, 2017
BITERS TO JOIN BLACKBERRY SMOKE ON UK AND EUROPEAN TOUR
Atlanta's rock 'n' roll animals BITERS are set to join fellow Atlanta natives BLACKBERRY SMOKE on their tour of the UK and Europe this spring.
BLACKBERRY SMOKE's frontman, Charlie Starr tells us: "We're extremely excited to bring the Georgia boogie to everyone in the UK and Europe with our brethren, BITERS. This will most likely be a tour to remember!!"
Similarly thrilled, BITERS' Tuk comments: "A bunch of wild-eyed southern boys roaming through Europe playing rock 'n' roll? It doesn't get much better than that! Also, we're really excited to share some of our upcoming record live!"
Don't miss BLACKBERRY SMOKE and BITERS on tour in Europe:
Mar. 07 - Madrid, Spain - La Riviera
Mar. 08 - Barcelona, Spain - Sala Apolo
Mar. 10 - Zurich, Switzerland - Dynamo
Mar. 11 - Milan, Italy - Fabrique
Mar. 12 - Munich, Germany - Backstage Werk
Mar. 14 - Berlin, Germany - White Trash
Mar. 16 - Denmark, Copenhagen - Amager Bio
Mar. 17 - Oslo, Norway - Rockafella
Mar. 18 - Stockholm, Sweden - Munchenbryggeriet
Mar. 20 - Gothenburg, Sweden - Pustervik
Mar. 21 - Hamburg, Germany - Uebel & Gefahrlich
Mar. 22 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - Melkweg Max
Mar. 24 - Cologne, Germany - Stollwereck
Mar. 25 - Paris, France - La Maroquinerie
Mar. 27 - Oxford, UK - O2 Academy
Mar. 28 - London, UK - Roundhouse
Mar. 29 - Norwich, UK - UEA
Mar. 31 - Manchester, UK - Academy
Apr. 01 - Dublin, Ireland - Olympia Theatre
Apr. 03 - Glasgow, UK - Barrowlands
Apr. 04 - Newcastle, UK - O2 Academy
Apr. 06 - Bristol, UK - O2 Academy
Apr. 07 - Birmingham, UK - O2 Academy
Apr. 08 - Portsmouth, UK - Pyramids Centre
Tickets for the UK shows are on sale now at http://www.livenation.co.uk/artist/blackberry-smoke-tickets with Dublin tickets available at http://www.ticketmaster.ie/venueartist/198239/1043636
BLACKBERRY SMOKE's current album, 'Like an Arrow', landed in the UK Album Charts at #8 upon its release late last year and follows the hugely successful 2015 release, 'Holding All the Roses'. The band also triumphed on BBC 2's 'Later... with Jools Holland' TV show in October. Check out the clip at http://youtu.be/Lfjfnn5aNk0
Following the release of 'Electric Blood' in the summer of 2015, BITERS spent the following year on the road and racked up a nomination for "Best New Band" in Classic Rock magazine's annual "Roll of Honour" awards show. Check out their video for "1975" at http://youtu.be/6ZdsmWfKNJU
BITERS' brand new studio album is set for an early summer release with further details being unveiled soon.
You can grab BLACKBERRY SMOKE's 'Like an Arrow' in various formats and bundles, including coloured vinyl, over at http://www.earache.com/likeanarrow. Snap up BITERS' 'Electric Blood' over at http://www.earache.com/biters
For further info on BLACKBERRY SMOKE or BITERS, contact michelle@cosanostrapr.com or point your mouse at the following:
http://www.blackberrysmoke.com
http://www.facebook.com/BlackberrySmoke
http://www.facebook.com/BITERS
http://twitter.com/thebiters
BLACKBERRY SMOKE's frontman, Charlie Starr tells us: "We're extremely excited to bring the Georgia boogie to everyone in the UK and Europe with our brethren, BITERS. This will most likely be a tour to remember!!"
Similarly thrilled, BITERS' Tuk comments: "A bunch of wild-eyed southern boys roaming through Europe playing rock 'n' roll? It doesn't get much better than that! Also, we're really excited to share some of our upcoming record live!"
Don't miss BLACKBERRY SMOKE and BITERS on tour in Europe:
Mar. 07 - Madrid, Spain - La Riviera
Mar. 08 - Barcelona, Spain - Sala Apolo
Mar. 10 - Zurich, Switzerland - Dynamo
Mar. 11 - Milan, Italy - Fabrique
Mar. 12 - Munich, Germany - Backstage Werk
Mar. 14 - Berlin, Germany - White Trash
Mar. 16 - Denmark, Copenhagen - Amager Bio
Mar. 17 - Oslo, Norway - Rockafella
Mar. 18 - Stockholm, Sweden - Munchenbryggeriet
Mar. 20 - Gothenburg, Sweden - Pustervik
Mar. 21 - Hamburg, Germany - Uebel & Gefahrlich
Mar. 22 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - Melkweg Max
Mar. 24 - Cologne, Germany - Stollwereck
Mar. 25 - Paris, France - La Maroquinerie
Mar. 27 - Oxford, UK - O2 Academy
Mar. 28 - London, UK - Roundhouse
Mar. 29 - Norwich, UK - UEA
Mar. 31 - Manchester, UK - Academy
Apr. 01 - Dublin, Ireland - Olympia Theatre
Apr. 03 - Glasgow, UK - Barrowlands
Apr. 04 - Newcastle, UK - O2 Academy
Apr. 06 - Bristol, UK - O2 Academy
Apr. 07 - Birmingham, UK - O2 Academy
Apr. 08 - Portsmouth, UK - Pyramids Centre
Tickets for the UK shows are on sale now at http://www.livenation.co.uk/artist/blackberry-smoke-tickets with Dublin tickets available at http://www.ticketmaster.ie/venueartist/198239/1043636
BLACKBERRY SMOKE's current album, 'Like an Arrow', landed in the UK Album Charts at #8 upon its release late last year and follows the hugely successful 2015 release, 'Holding All the Roses'. The band also triumphed on BBC 2's 'Later... with Jools Holland' TV show in October. Check out the clip at http://youtu.be/Lfjfnn5aNk0
Following the release of 'Electric Blood' in the summer of 2015, BITERS spent the following year on the road and racked up a nomination for "Best New Band" in Classic Rock magazine's annual "Roll of Honour" awards show. Check out their video for "1975" at http://youtu.be/6ZdsmWfKNJU
BITERS' brand new studio album is set for an early summer release with further details being unveiled soon.
You can grab BLACKBERRY SMOKE's 'Like an Arrow' in various formats and bundles, including coloured vinyl, over at http://www.earache.com/likeanarrow. Snap up BITERS' 'Electric Blood' over at http://www.earache.com/biters
For further info on BLACKBERRY SMOKE or BITERS, contact michelle@cosanostrapr.com or point your mouse at the following:
http://www.blackberrysmoke.com
http://www.facebook.com/BlackberrySmoke
http://www.facebook.com/BITERS
http://twitter.com/thebiters
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