Last night Glastonbury announced a historical sea change in its lineup traditions as for the first time they will have a stage dedicated to punk and extreme bands.
Artists appearing across the weekend include punk legends from DEAD KENNEDYS, SEX PISTOLS and CRASS to Muslim Singaporean grindcore trio WORMROT, Earache icons NAPALM DEATH and EXTREME NOISE TERROR and modern underground bands such as HO99O9, HECK, HACKTIVIST, PETROL GIRLS and PUPPY.
The new venue, which is making its debut at the Glastonbury 2017 festival, is housed in a recycled London Underground tube carriage located at Shangri-La in the south east corner and is curated by the legendary British independent label, Earache Records.
Designed to provide a place for like-minded souls to congregate, the Earache Express demonstrates that metal and punk has something to say, showcasing bands with heartfelt and strongly held beliefs and all with something to debate - loudly.
With the entire stage decorated with though-provoking art from Turner-nominated artist Mark Titchner, the space encourages the open-minded, the free-spirited and the socially aware to embrace the sharper end of heavy music in all its forms.
Earache Records, celebrating 30 years of pioneering metal/punk this summer, created the extreme metal scene, launching bands such as NAPALM DEATH, CARCASS, GODFLESH, BRING ME THE HORIZON (USA), CLUTCH, SLEEP and THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN.
For the full Glastonbury lineup, head to http://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/line-up/line-up-2017
Read more about the Earache Express at http://www.earache.com/glastonbury
Follow Earache online for the latest news and info:
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#30YearsOfEarache #EaracheAdaptOrDie
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
BITERS UNVEIL OFFICIAL "STONE COLD LOVE" MUSIC VIDEO
Atlanta's rock n' roll punks BITERS, whose new studio album, 'The Future Ain't What It Used to Be' was released Friday, have unveiled a brand new video for lead single, "Stone Cold Love". Watch the clip, directed by longtime collaborator Video Rahim, here - http://youtu.be/slBjGh00Yec
BITERS recently returned home after blazing a trail across the UK and Europe with their electrifying live shows. Their 24-date tour supporting labelmates BLACKBERRY SMOKE saw them playing to over 50,000 music fans, including a date at London's iconic Roundhouse.
BITERS frontman Tuk tells us 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 Future Ain't What It Used to Be' was produced by Dan Dixon and is the follow-up to 2015's critically acclaimed 'Electric Blood'. You can grab the album digitally at iTunes - http://bit.ly/bitersfuture-itunes or pick up signed copies, bundles and lovely vinyl from http://www.earache.com/biters
Don't miss BITERS on tour now in support of 'The Future Ain't What It Used to Be':
May 25 - Toledo, OH - Frankie's
May 26 - Rochester, NY - Harmony House
May 27 - Poughkeepsie, NY - The Chance
May 28 - Cambridge, MA - Sonia
May 30 - Pittsburgh, PA - Smiling Moose
May 31 - Brooklyn, NY - Saint Vitus
Jun 01 - Baltimore, MD - Metro Gallery
Jun 02 - Harrisburg, PA - Abbey Bar
Jun 03 - Philadelphia, PA - Voltage Lounge
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
USA PRESS
Curran Reynolds - The Chain
E-mail: curran.reynolds@gmail.com
BITERS recently returned home after blazing a trail across the UK and Europe with their electrifying live shows. Their 24-date tour supporting labelmates BLACKBERRY SMOKE saw them playing to over 50,000 music fans, including a date at London's iconic Roundhouse.
BITERS frontman Tuk tells us 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 Future Ain't What It Used to Be' was produced by Dan Dixon and is the follow-up to 2015's critically acclaimed 'Electric Blood'. You can grab the album digitally at iTunes - http://bit.ly/bitersfuture-itunes or pick up signed copies, bundles and lovely vinyl from http://www.earache.com/biters
Don't miss BITERS on tour now in support of 'The Future Ain't What It Used to Be':
May 25 - Toledo, OH - Frankie's
May 26 - Rochester, NY - Harmony House
May 27 - Poughkeepsie, NY - The Chance
May 28 - Cambridge, MA - Sonia
May 30 - Pittsburgh, PA - Smiling Moose
May 31 - Brooklyn, NY - Saint Vitus
Jun 01 - Baltimore, MD - Metro Gallery
Jun 02 - Harrisburg, PA - Abbey Bar
Jun 03 - Philadelphia, PA - Voltage Lounge
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
USA PRESS
Curran Reynolds - The Chain
E-mail: curran.reynolds@gmail.com
Friday, May 19, 2017
BITERS: NEW ALBUM 'THE FUTURE AIN'T WHAT IT USED TO BE' OUT NOW WORLDWIDE
'The Future Ain't What It Used to Be', the brand new studio album from Atlanta rock 'n' rollers BITERS, is out now worldwide on CD, vinyl and digital platforms.
Described as "stomping rock n' roll, sprinkled with stardust", BITERS make swaggering, stadium-ready anthems in the spirit of the glam, power pop and hard rock gods of the '70s, from T. REX to CHEAP TRICK to AC/DC. 'The Future Ain't What It Used to Be' is packed with some of the catchiest songs of the year - but the magic lies in the attitude behind the hooks. BITERS' strut and style transports us to a time when bands looked like bands and acted like gangs.
BITERS frontman Tuk recently said of the new album: "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."
Get 'The Future Ain't What It Used to Be' now on vinyl and limited edition signed CD at http://www.earache.com/biters
The album is also available now on iTunes at http://bit.ly/bitersfuture-itunes
'The Future Ain't What It Used to Be' was recorded with Dan Dixon (WYLDLIFE, WHORES), mixed by Dan Dixon and Scott Stevens (HALESTORM, SHINEDOWN), and mastered by Stephen Marcussen (JOHNNY CASH, THE ROLLING STONES, TOM PETTY).
Full 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
View the cover art at http://bit.ly/2kZXp8F
BITERS are kicking off a US East Coast tour tonight in support of 'The Future Ain't What It Used to Be'. Don't miss them at these shows:
May 19 - Chicago, IL - Cobra Lounge
May 20 - Indianapolis, IN - State Street Pub
May 21 - St. Louis, MO - Fubar
May 23 - Hamtramck, MI - Smalls
May 25 - Toledo, OH - Frankie's
May 26 - Rochester, NY - Harmony House
May 27 - Poughkeepsie, NY - The Chance
May 28 - Cambridge, MA - Sonia
May 30 - Pittsburgh, PA - Smiling Moose
May 31 - Brooklyn, NY - Saint Vitus
Jun 01 - Baltimore, MD - Metro Gallery
Jun 02 - Harrisburg, PA - Abbey Bar
Jun 03 - Philadelphia, PA - Voltage Lounge
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
USA PRESS
Curran Reynolds - The Chain
E-mail: curran.reynolds@gmail.com
Described as "stomping rock n' roll, sprinkled with stardust", BITERS make swaggering, stadium-ready anthems in the spirit of the glam, power pop and hard rock gods of the '70s, from T. REX to CHEAP TRICK to AC/DC. 'The Future Ain't What It Used to Be' is packed with some of the catchiest songs of the year - but the magic lies in the attitude behind the hooks. BITERS' strut and style transports us to a time when bands looked like bands and acted like gangs.
BITERS frontman Tuk recently said of the new album: "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."
Get 'The Future Ain't What It Used to Be' now on vinyl and limited edition signed CD at http://www.earache.com/biters
The album is also available now on iTunes at http://bit.ly/bitersfuture-itunes
'The Future Ain't What It Used to Be' was recorded with Dan Dixon (WYLDLIFE, WHORES), mixed by Dan Dixon and Scott Stevens (HALESTORM, SHINEDOWN), and mastered by Stephen Marcussen (JOHNNY CASH, THE ROLLING STONES, TOM PETTY).
Full 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
View the cover art at http://bit.ly/2kZXp8F
BITERS are kicking off a US East Coast tour tonight in support of 'The Future Ain't What It Used to Be'. Don't miss them at these shows:
May 19 - Chicago, IL - Cobra Lounge
May 20 - Indianapolis, IN - State Street Pub
May 21 - St. Louis, MO - Fubar
May 23 - Hamtramck, MI - Smalls
May 25 - Toledo, OH - Frankie's
May 26 - Rochester, NY - Harmony House
May 27 - Poughkeepsie, NY - The Chance
May 28 - Cambridge, MA - Sonia
May 30 - Pittsburgh, PA - Smiling Moose
May 31 - Brooklyn, NY - Saint Vitus
Jun 01 - Baltimore, MD - Metro Gallery
Jun 02 - Harrisburg, PA - Abbey Bar
Jun 03 - Philadelphia, PA - Voltage Lounge
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
USA PRESS
Curran Reynolds - The Chain
E-mail: curran.reynolds@gmail.com
Thursday, May 18, 2017
BITERS PREMIERE NEW SONG "NO STRANGER TO HEARTACHE" ON GUITARWORLD.COM
Atlanta rock 'n' rollers BITERS have teamed up with Guitar World for the premiere of a brand new song, "No Stranger to Heartache".
BITERS have been described as "stomping rock n' roll, sprinkled with stardust", and "No Stranger to Heartache" fits the description perfectly with its catchy, stomping swagger. The track appears on the band's new album, 'The Future Ain't What It Used to Be', which releases worldwide tomorrow - Friday, 19th May.
Listen to "No Stranger to Heartache" now on GuitarWorld.com at http://www.guitarworld.com/artist-news/biters-premiere-new-song-no-stranger-heartache/31183
Pre-order 'The Future Ain't What It Used to Be' now on vinyl and limited edition signed CD at http://www.earache.com/biters
Pre-order the album on iTunes and receive two tracks instantly at http://bit.ly/bitersfuture-itunes
BITERS frontman Tuk recently said of the new album: "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."
BITERS are due to kick off a US East Coast tour tomorrow to coincide with the release of 'The Future Ain't What It Used to Be'. Don't miss them at these shows:
May 19 - Chicago, IL - Cobra Lounge
May 20 - Indianapolis, IN - State Street Pub
May 21 - St. Louis, MO - Fubar
May 23 - Hamtramck, MI - Smalls
May 25 - Toledo, OH - Frankie's
May 26 - Rochester, NY - Harmony House
May 27 - Poughkeepsie, NY - The Chance
May 28 - Cambridge, MA - Sonia
May 30 - Pittsburgh, PA - Smiling Moose
May 31 - Brooklyn, NY - Saint Vitus
Jun 01 - Baltimore, MD - Metro Gallery
Jun 02 - Harrisburg, PA - Abbey Bar
Jun 03 - Philadelphia, PA - Voltage Lounge
Get more BITERS news and info:
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/BITERS
Twitter - http://twitter.com/TheBiters
USA PRESS
Curran Reynolds - The Chain
E-mail: curran.reynolds@gmail.com
UK PRESS
Michelle Kerr - Cosa Nostra PR
E-mail: michelle@cosanostrapr.com
BITERS have been described as "stomping rock n' roll, sprinkled with stardust", and "No Stranger to Heartache" fits the description perfectly with its catchy, stomping swagger. The track appears on the band's new album, 'The Future Ain't What It Used to Be', which releases worldwide tomorrow - Friday, 19th May.
Listen to "No Stranger to Heartache" now on GuitarWorld.com at http://www.guitarworld.com/artist-news/biters-premiere-new-song-no-stranger-heartache/31183
Pre-order 'The Future Ain't What It Used to Be' now on vinyl and limited edition signed CD at http://www.earache.com/biters
Pre-order the album on iTunes and receive two tracks instantly at http://bit.ly/bitersfuture-itunes
BITERS frontman Tuk recently said of the new album: "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."
BITERS are due to kick off a US East Coast tour tomorrow to coincide with the release of 'The Future Ain't What It Used to Be'. Don't miss them at these shows:
May 19 - Chicago, IL - Cobra Lounge
May 20 - Indianapolis, IN - State Street Pub
May 21 - St. Louis, MO - Fubar
May 23 - Hamtramck, MI - Smalls
May 25 - Toledo, OH - Frankie's
May 26 - Rochester, NY - Harmony House
May 27 - Poughkeepsie, NY - The Chance
May 28 - Cambridge, MA - Sonia
May 30 - Pittsburgh, PA - Smiling Moose
May 31 - Brooklyn, NY - Saint Vitus
Jun 01 - Baltimore, MD - Metro Gallery
Jun 02 - Harrisburg, PA - Abbey Bar
Jun 03 - Philadelphia, PA - Voltage Lounge
Get more BITERS news and info:
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/BITERS
Twitter - http://twitter.com/TheBiters
USA PRESS
Curran Reynolds - The Chain
E-mail: curran.reynolds@gmail.com
UK PRESS
Michelle Kerr - Cosa Nostra PR
E-mail: michelle@cosanostrapr.com
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
DEAD KENNEDYS CONFIRMED FOR GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL'S TRUTH STAGE
Californian punk rockers DEAD KENNEDYS have been confirmed for this year's Glastonbury festival - the UK's most popular festival and one of the largest in the world - where the legendary group will be performing as part of the #EaracheTakeover in the Shangri-La area.
DEAD KENNEDYS will be a part of the Truth Stage line-up, which also includes NAPALM DEATH amongst many others. The stage sits right next to the Earache Express - the festival's first ever stage dedicated to metal, rock and punk, and curated by the legendary British independent label, Earache Records.
The Earache Express stage is housed in a recycled London Underground tube carriage, and is set to host the likes of EXTREME NOISE TERROR, Singaporean grindcore trio WORMROT, and former frontman for punk revolutionaries CRASS, Steve Ignorant, with more acts due to be announced soon. The Earache Express will be running from 9pm-6am, Thursday 22nd June to Sunday 25th June and promises a festival experience like no other.
For the latest Earache Express news, line-up and stage times, head to http://www.earache.com/glastonbury
Earache Records is celebrating 30 years of pioneering metal and punk this summer. Keep up with the latest announcements by following Earache online:
Facebook: http://facebook.com/earacherecords
Twitter: http://twitter.com/earacherecords
YouTube: http://youtube.com/earacherecords
Instagram: http://instagram.com/earacherecords
Webstore: http://earache.com/webstore
#30YearsOfEarache #EaracheAdaptOrDie
DEAD KENNEDYS will be a part of the Truth Stage line-up, which also includes NAPALM DEATH amongst many others. The stage sits right next to the Earache Express - the festival's first ever stage dedicated to metal, rock and punk, and curated by the legendary British independent label, Earache Records.
The Earache Express stage is housed in a recycled London Underground tube carriage, and is set to host the likes of EXTREME NOISE TERROR, Singaporean grindcore trio WORMROT, and former frontman for punk revolutionaries CRASS, Steve Ignorant, with more acts due to be announced soon. The Earache Express will be running from 9pm-6am, Thursday 22nd June to Sunday 25th June and promises a festival experience like no other.
For the latest Earache Express news, line-up and stage times, head to http://www.earache.com/glastonbury
Earache Records is celebrating 30 years of pioneering metal and punk this summer. Keep up with the latest announcements by following Earache online:
Facebook: http://facebook.com/earacherecords
Twitter: http://twitter.com/earacherecords
YouTube: http://youtube.com/earacherecords
Instagram: http://instagram.com/earacherecords
Webstore: http://earache.com/webstore
#30YearsOfEarache #EaracheAdaptOrDie
Tuesday, May 02, 2017
GLASTONBURY UNVEILS NEW EARACHE STAGE FOR METAL/ROCK/PUNK
The new venue, which is making its debut at the Glastonbury 2017 festival, is housed in a recycled London Underground tube carriage located at Shangri La in the South East corner and is curated by the legendary British independent label Earache Records.
Earache Records, celebrating 30 years of pioneering metal/punk this summer, created the extreme metal scene launching bands such as NAPALM DEATH, CARCASS, GODFLESH, BRING ME THE HORIZON (USA), CLUTCH, SLEEP and THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN.
Initial bands confirmed for what promises to be the noisiest stage in Glastonbury history include one-time KLF collaborators EXTREME NOISE TERROR, Singapore's grindcore trio WORMROT and former frontman for punk revolutionaries CRASS, Steve Ignorant. Many more acts to be announced.
Earache founder Digby Pearson said: "Glastonbury is known for its incredibly diverse line-up - we're glad to offer not just metalheads and punks, but everyone, a bangin' venue to come hang, headbang and party hard with some incredible bands."
The Earache Stage will be running from 9pm-6am, Wednesday 21st June to Sunday 25th June and promises a festival experience like no other.
In addition to the Earache Stage, Glastonbury has confirmed that seminal grindcore band NAPALM DEATH will be opening the Truth Stage in Shangri La on the Thursday night, 22nd June.
NAPALM DEATH's Shane Embury said: "I haven't been to Glastonbury since 1989! A wild weekend I recall where I was a babysitter for a Japanese punk band all on acid! All I can say is myself and the rest of the Napalm Death boys are very happy to finally play this prestigious event; let's hope it's a fucking mad one!"
To keep up with the latest announcements for the Earache Stage at Glastonbury Festival, follow Earache Records on the links below:
Facebook: http://facebook.com/earacherecords
Twitter: http://twitter.com/earacherecords
YouTube: http://youtube.com/earacherecords
Instagram: http://instagram.com/earacherecords
Webstore: http://earache.com/webstore
#30YearsOfEarache #EaracheAdaptOrDie
Earache Records, celebrating 30 years of pioneering metal/punk this summer, created the extreme metal scene launching bands such as NAPALM DEATH, CARCASS, GODFLESH, BRING ME THE HORIZON (USA), CLUTCH, SLEEP and THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN.
Initial bands confirmed for what promises to be the noisiest stage in Glastonbury history include one-time KLF collaborators EXTREME NOISE TERROR, Singapore's grindcore trio WORMROT and former frontman for punk revolutionaries CRASS, Steve Ignorant. Many more acts to be announced.
Earache founder Digby Pearson said: "Glastonbury is known for its incredibly diverse line-up - we're glad to offer not just metalheads and punks, but everyone, a bangin' venue to come hang, headbang and party hard with some incredible bands."
The Earache Stage will be running from 9pm-6am, Wednesday 21st June to Sunday 25th June and promises a festival experience like no other.
In addition to the Earache Stage, Glastonbury has confirmed that seminal grindcore band NAPALM DEATH will be opening the Truth Stage in Shangri La on the Thursday night, 22nd June.
NAPALM DEATH's Shane Embury said: "I haven't been to Glastonbury since 1989! A wild weekend I recall where I was a babysitter for a Japanese punk band all on acid! All I can say is myself and the rest of the Napalm Death boys are very happy to finally play this prestigious event; let's hope it's a fucking mad one!"
To keep up with the latest announcements for the Earache Stage at Glastonbury Festival, follow Earache Records on the links below:
Facebook: http://facebook.com/earacherecords
Twitter: http://twitter.com/earacherecords
YouTube: http://youtube.com/earacherecords
Instagram: http://instagram.com/earacherecords
Webstore: http://earache.com/webstore
#30YearsOfEarache #EaracheAdaptOrDie
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