Wednesday, August 29, 2018

GREEN DRUID PUT "MY SHARONA" TO THE TEST IN EPISODE 2 OF 'WILL IT DOOM?'

Have you ever heard a riff and thought, "I wonder what that would sound like if it were slower and heavier?"  Well, GREEN DRUID has.

Since the dawn of metal, those with a taste for the heavier side of music have often mused over what popular songs would sound like if they were more distorted, more crushing, more... DOOMY.  So in June 2018, psychedelic stoner doom collective GREEN DRUID went into Module Overload Studios in Denver, Colorado to answer the age-old question once and for all - Will It Doom?

Episode 2 sees the band putting another '70s classic to the test, this time with THE KNACK's No. 1 hit "My Sharona".  Watch the video now here <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDmwrO8VDpc>.

"We chose to give 'My Sharona' the doom treatment simply because of how ridiculous it sounded," comments GREEN DRUID guitarist Graham Zander.  "It's such an upbeat, fun song in its original form.  We found the doomed version hilarious."

The first episode of 'Will It Doom?' saw GREEN DRUID kick off the series with a sublime rendition of the LED ZEPPELIN classic "Immigrant Song".  Catch up on the episode here <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHLyRKODPNo>.

Back in March, GREEN DRUID unleashed their monolithic debut album 'Ashen Blood', which Metal Injection called "The perfect jam for any fan of psychedelic doom", and Heavy Blog Is Heavy described as "chock-full of dense tones, crashing riffs, and a stoner haze so thick the album should come with eyedrops".  The album also led to GREEN DRUID winning the Best Metal Band award in Colorado's lifestyle, fashion, culture and entertainment publication 303 Magazine.

Get 'Ashen Blood' now on digipak CD and double vinyl here <http://www.earache.com/greendruid> or on iTunes here <http://bit.ly/ashenblood-itunes>.  You can also hear the album in its glassy-eyed entirety at the GREEN DRUID Bandcamp page here <http://greendruid.bandcamp.com>.

Don't miss GREEN DRUID on tour in support of 'Ashen Blood':

Sep. 07 - Salt Lake City, UT - Kilby Court
Sep. 08 - Boise, ID - The Shredder
Sep. 09 - Tacoma, WA - The Valley
Sep. 10 - Seattle, WA - The Funhouse
Sep. 11 - Portland, OR - Tonic Lounge
Sep. 12 - Eugene, OR - Old Nick's Pub
Sep. 13 - Sacramento, CA - Blue Lamp
Sep. 14 - San Francisco, CA - Hemlock Tavern
Sep. 15 - Sonora, CA - Winter's Tavern
Sep. 16 - Stanton, CA - Bottoms Up
Sep. 17 - Las Vegas, NV - Bunk House
Sep. 18 - Phoenix, AZ - Yucca Tap Tavern
Sep. 19 - El Paso, TX - Rock Cigar Box
Sep. 20 - Albuquerque, NM - Sister Bar
Sep. 21 - Colorado Spring, CO - Triple Nickel
Sep. 30 - Denver, CO - The Marquis Theatre

Follow GREEN DRUID online:

Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/greendruidband>
Twitter <http://twitter.com/GreenDruidBand>
Instagram <http://www.instagram.com/greendruidband>

Friday, August 17, 2018

GREEN DRUID ANSWER AGE-OLD QUESTION "WILL IT DOOM?" WITH CRUSHING LED ZEPPELIN COVER

Have you ever heard a riff and thought, "I wonder what that would sound like if it were slower and heavier?"  Well, GREEN DRUID has.

Since the dawn of metal, those with a taste for the heavier side of music have often mused over what popular songs would sound like if they were more distorted, more crushing, more... doomy.  So in June 2018, psychedelic stoner doom collective GREEN DRUID went into Module Overload Studios in Denver, Colorado to answer the age-old question once and for all - Will It Doom?

In the first episode in the series, the band put LED ZEPPELIN to the test, with their 1970 classic track "Immigrant Song".  Watch the video now to find out if it will doom here <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHLyRKODPNo>.

GREEN DRUID guitarist Graham Zander comments:

"The idea for Will It Doom - especially with the first episode - came from taking old records and playing them at slower speed.  Once we heard what 'Immigrant Song' sounded like at that tempo we started trying it with other riffs to see which ones translated the best.  Sometimes the results were pretty unexpected."

Back in March, GREEN DRUID unleashed their monolithic debut album 'Ashen Blood', which Metal Injection called "The perfect jam for any fan of psychedelic doom", and Heavy Blog Is Heavy described as "chock-full of dense tones, crashing riffs, and a stoner haze so thick the album should come with eyedrops".  The album also led to GREEN DRUID winning the Best Metal Band award in Colorado's lifestyle, fashion, culture and entertainment publication 303 Magazine.

Get 'Ashen Blood' now on digipak CD and double vinyl here <http://www.earache.com/greendruid> or on iTunes here <http://bit.ly/ashenblood-itunes>.  You can also hear the album in its glassy-eyed entirety at the GREEN DRUID Bandcamp page here <http://greendruid.bandcamp.com>.

Don't miss GREEN DRUID on tour in support of 'Ashen Blood':

Aug. 17 - Denver, CO - Globe Hall (w/ KING BUFFALO)
Sep. 07 - Salt Lake City, UT - Kilby Court
Sep. 08 - Boise, ID - The Shredder
Sep. 09 - Tacoma, WA - The Valley
Sep. 10 - Seattle, WA - The Funhouse
Sep. 11 - Portland, OR - Tonic Lounge
Sep. 12 - Eugene, OR - Old Nick's Pub
Sep. 13 - Sacramento, CA - Blue Lamp
Sep. 14 - San Francisco, CA - Hemlock Tavern
Sep. 15 - Sonora, CA - Winter's Tavern
Sep. 16 - Stanton, CA - Bottoms Up
Sep. 17 - Las Vegas, NV - Bunk House
Sep. 18 - Phoenix, AZ - Yucca Tap Tavern
Sep. 19 - El Paso, TX - Rock Cigar Box
Sep. 20 - Albuquerque, NM - Sister Bar
Sep. 21 - Colorado Spring, CO - Triple Nickel
Sep. 30 - Denver, CO - The Marquis Theatre

Follow GREEN DRUID online:

Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/greendruidband>
Twitter <https://twitter.com/GreenDruidBand>
Instagram <http://www.instagram.com/greendruidband>

Monday, August 13, 2018

MASSIVE WAGONS: NEW ALBUM 'FULL NELSON' LANDS AT #12 IN UK MIDWEEK CHART

'Full Nelson', the brand new album from English anthemic rockers MASSIVE WAGONS, has landed in the official UK midweek chart at number 12, marking a historic occasion for the Lancashire band.

Released last Friday, 10th August, 'Full Nelson' features 12 tracks of quintessentially British hard rock 'n' roll, and is on track to make MASSIVE WAGONS the first ever Lancashire band to chart in the UK Top 40.

Frontman Baz Mills comments:

"Not a chance in hell did I ever believe that some day our little rock band would come anywhere near charting an album!  Let alone entering at number 12!!!  Minds have been well and truly blown in camp Wagons; we write and perform but it's the biggest, most heartfelt thanks we send to the amazing people who have parted with their hard-earned cash to buy our music - you have made Massive Wagons an official part of rock history, that's never going away and we are extremely proud of all of our fans.  Thank you so much.  Lemmy was right all along... turns out rock isn't dead after all!  This one's for all the naysayers.  Much love, MW X"

To help MASSIVE WAGONS make UK chart history, pick up 'Full Nelson' on limited edition signed CD and vinyl, along with a range of great merch bundles here <http://www.earache.com/fullnelson>.  The album is also available on iTunes for the special price of just £4.99 for this week only here <http://bit.ly/fullnelson-itunes>.

MASSIVE WAGONS' new album 'Full Nelson' showcases the evolution of the band's songwriting, both sonically and lyrically.  From the rock-driven opener "Under No Illusion" to the bluesy feel of "Sunshine Smile"; from the slower, passionate and heartfelt "Northern Boy" to the heavier "Robot (Trust in Me)" (produced by Mike Exeter of BLACK SABBATH and JUDAS PRIEST fame), this is an album of expertly crafted songs and intense performances.

Don't miss MASSIVE WAGONS on tour in support of 'Full Nelson', including newly announced shows supporting THE DEAD DAISIES:

Aug. 13 - Lancaster, UK - HMV (instore performance + meet & greet)
Aug. 24 - Meldreth, UK - Reaper Fest
Aug. 25 - Newark, UK - Stonedeaf Festival
Aug. 27 - Kendal, UK - Mint Bridge Stadium (w/ STATUS QUO)
Oct. 07 - London, UK - New Cross Inn
Nov. 13 - Liverpool, UK - O2 Academy (w/ THE DEAD DAISIES)
Nov. 18 - London, UK - O2 Academy (w/ THE DEAD DAISIES)
Nov. 19 - London, UK - O2 Academy (w/ THE DEAD DAISIES)
Nov. 20 - Oxford, UK - O2 Academy (w/ THE DEAD DAISIES)
Dec. 21 - Blackpool, UK - The Waterloo

Ticket pre-sales for the shows supporting THE DEAD DAISIES are available now through Planet Rock here <http://planetrock.gigantic.com/the-dead-daisies-tickets-presale-5819>, with the general on-sale available from Wednesday, 15th August at 10:00am.

MASSIVE WAGONS are:
Baz Mills - Vocals
Adam Thistlethwaite - Guitars
Stephen Holl - Guitars
Adam "Bowz" Bouskill - Bass
Alex Thistlethwaite - Drums

Follow MASSIVE WAGONS online for the latest news and info:
Official Site <http://www.massivewagons.com>
Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/MassiveWagons>
Twitter <http://twitter.com/massivewagons>
Instagram <http://www.instagram.com/massivewagons>


MASSIVE WAGONS PRESS
Valeria Laghezza - Duff Press
E-mail: valeria@duffpress.co.uk

MASSIVE WAGONS MANAGEMENT
Terri Chapman - Rock People Management
E-mail: terri@rockpeoplemanagement.com

Friday, August 10, 2018

THOSE DAMN CROWS RELEASE NEW TRACK "SOMEONE SOMEDAY"; DEBUT ALBUM OUT OCTOBER 5TH

British modern hard rock band THOSE DAMN CROWS have released a new track, "Someone Someday", taken from their upcoming debut album, 'Murder and the Motive', which is due to be released on October 5th worldwide.

"Someone Someday was based around something my father always used to say to me as a kid," comments THOSE DAMN CROWS frontman Shane Greenhall.  "Doesn't matter what car someone drives, doesn't matter how much money they earn... there is nobody better than you!  We all live and breathe the same air; don't let no one tell you otherwise.  Speak to people as you would want to be spoken to.

"Go be Someone Someday... but do it whilst being true to yourself.

"I'm the needle... won't be the thread."

Listen to "Someone Someday" now here <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kr1rxnJ7DU>.

Hailing from Bridgend, South Wales, THOSE DAMN CROWS have already built up a solid following from performances at the likes of Camden Rocks, Steelhouse Festival, Hard Rock Hell and Ramblin' Man Fair.

'Murder and the Motive' is available to pre-order now on limited edition signed CD and vinyl, regular CD and vinyl, plus a selection of merch bundles from the Earache Webstore here <http://www.earache.com/crows>.  As a special treat for fans, each Webstore pre-order also includes 10 free CrowCoins - the new cryptocurrency created specifically for the most dedicated THOSE DAMN CROWS fans, which will give them the chance to get their hands on exclusive merch items.

The album is also available to pre-order now on iTunes, including instant downloads of "Someone Someday", "Blink of an Eye" and "Don't Give a Damn" here <http://bit.ly/matm-itunes>.

Don't miss THOSE DAMN CROWS on tour:
Aug. 25 - St. Austell, UK - Band Club
Sep. 14 - London, UK - O2 Forum (w/ THE QUIREBOYS)
Sep. 19 - Bristol, UK - Thekla*
Sep. 20 - Pontypridd, UK - Muni Arts Centre*
Sep. 21 - Nottingham, UK - Rock City Basement*
Sep. 22 - Glasgow, UK - Classic Grand*
Sep. 23 - Chester, UK - The Live Rooms*
Sep. 24 - Manchester, UK - The Deaf Institute*
Sep. 26 - Huddersfield, UK - The Parish*
Sep. 27 - Newcastle, UK - Think Tank*
Sep. 28 - Sheffield, UK - Corporation*
Sep. 29 - Birmingham, UK - O2 Institute 2*
Sep. 30 - London, UK - The Borderline
Oct. 13 - Ramsgate, UK - Kaiserbill Festival
Nov. 03 - Pontypridd, UK - ComMUNIon of Rock
Nov. 07 - London, UK - The Black Heart (w/ THE WILD)
Nov. 09 - Swansea, UK - Hangar 18 (w/ THE WILD)
Dec. 02 - Trecco Bay, UK - Planet Rockstock
Feb. 09 - Carlisle, UK - Rockmantic Weekender Festival
* Planet Rock Presents tour w/ THE BAD FLOWERS and FEDERAL CHARM

THOSE DAMN CROWS are:
Shane Greenhall - Vocals
Ian "Shiner" Thomas - Guitar
David Winchurch - Guitar
Lloyd Wood - Bass
Ronnie Huxford - Drums

Follow THOSE DAMN CROWS online for the latest news and info:
Official Site <http://thosedamncrows.com>
Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/thosedamncrows>
Twitter <http://twitter.com/thosedamncrows>
Instagram <http://www.instagram.com/thosedamncrows>


THOSE DAMN CROWS MANAGEMENT
Roy Davis - UPRAWR
E-mail: roy@totaluprawr.com

THOSE DAMN CROWS PRESS
Dan Tobin - Earache Records
E-mail: dan@earache.com

MASSIVE WAGONS: NEW ALBUM 'FULL NELSON' OUT NOW WORLDWIDE

English anthemic rockers MASSIVE WAGONS have today released their highly-anticipated new album 'Full Nelson' worldwide via Earache Records.

After nine years of scintillating live shows and three acclaimed studio albums, MASSIVE WAGONS are back with their Earache debut, featuring 12 tracks of quintessentially British hard rock 'n' roll and a live energy that is impossible not to get swept up in.

Pick up 'Full Nelson' now on limited edition signed CD and vinyl, along with a range of great merch bundles here <http://www.earache.com/fullnelson>.  The album is also available now on iTunes for the special price of just £4.99 for this week only here <http://bit.ly/fullnelson-itunes>.

MASSIVE WAGONS frontman Baz Mills comments:

"Album number 4 - it doesn't seem that long ago that myself and Adam were talking about maybe, perhaps, if you're up for it, having a go at writing a song, just for a laugh of course, can't harm can it, see what happens...  9 years in, an EP, 4 studio albums, a live album, and various other recorded odds 'n' sods and here we are, releasing the fourth of those studio albums, 'Full Nelson'.

"Signing with Earache was the absolute making of this album.  After 'Welcome to the World' we were kinda homeless really.  We had started writing again but had no real plan for a release; self-release maybe, talk to another label?  But just at the exact right moment Earache made contact and here we are, overflowing with confidence and pride for 'Full Nelson', and still amazed we've managed to write an album of tunes, let alone 4!

"This album we feel is the Wagons fully in their stride, both musically and lyrically.  It's big, bold and memorable we think, but to be honest that's not really for us to decide haha.  We've definitely poured more time and hard work into this album than any before, from the artwork, the songwriting and recording, to merch and PR, this is definitely our biggest effort yet, and the one we are most pleased with.

"We'd like to thank our wonderful team at Earache Records; they have worked tirelessly on our behalf to build this album up to be as big as it can be.  That can also be said of Terri at RPM.  Terri and Heidi represent this band from the heart.  We would not be doing this without them at all.  And thanks to all the rockers and rollers across the galaxy who have already ordered the album, and those set to buy it.  We ultimately do this for your entertainment.  We love to entertain, to give people a chance to let go and enjoy music, and we are truly honoured and humbled that you listen.  We hope you enjoy our songs and thank you for your continued support.  Rock on!"

Don't miss MASSIVE WAGONS on tour, including a number of instore performances and signing sessions to celebrate the release of 'Full Nelson':

Aug. 10 - Leeds, UK - Crash Records (album release performance + meet & greet)
Aug. 11 - Winchester, UK - Boomtown Fair
Aug. 12 - Nottingham, UK - Rough Trade (instore performance + meet & greet)
Aug. 13 - Lancaster, UK - HMV (instore performance + meet & greet)
Aug. 24 - Meldreth, UK - Reaper Fest
Aug. 25 - Newark, UK - Stonedeaf Festival
Aug. 27 - Kendal, UK - Mint Bridge Stadium (w/ STATUS QUO)
Oct. 07 - London, UK - New Cross Inn
Dec. 21 - Blackpool, UK - The Waterloo

Follow MASSIVE WAGONS online for the latest news and info:

Official Site <http://www.massivewagons.com>
Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/MassiveWagons>
Twitter <http://twitter.com/massivewagons>
Instagram <http://www.instagram.com/massivewagons>


MASSIVE WAGONS PRESS
Dan Tobin - Earache Records
E-mail: dan@earache.com

MASSIVE WAGONS MANAGEMENT
Terri Chapman - Rock People Management
E-mail: terri@rockpeoplemanagement.com

Wednesday, August 08, 2018

MASSIVE WAGONS TEAM UP WITH PRIMORDIAL RADIO FOR 'FULL NELSON' ALBUM PREMIERE

The eagerly awaited new album from English anthemic rockers MASSIVE WAGONS, 'Full Nelson', drops this Friday, 10th August.  In a worldwide exclusive, the band are joining forces with Primordial Radio a full 2 days earlier for an exclusive airing of the new album, in full, hosted by the boys from MASSIVE WAGONS as they tell the tales behind the album and the inspiration for the tracks, one by one.

MASSIVE WAGONS and Primordial Radio go way back, with an acoustic set at the Virtual Pub Quiz and the band being invited to perform at the station's AGM earlier in 2018.  This new partnership gives MASSIVE WAGONS fans and the Primordial community the chance to access the new album 2 days early by signing up to Primordial Radio's FREE trial.

MASSIVE WAGONS frontman Baz Mills comments:

"The release of Full Nelson has been coming down the track full speed at us for what seems like ages now.  It's finally approaching.  We've never put so much into a release before; proper management and a fantastic label have enabled us to really do it right this time, and we are seriously beyond honoured to be able to share it with the Primordial massive in this manner.

"Playing the AGM was a proper turning point for the band; the support we received from the station and all the listeners was just unreal.  We've now a regular sea of electric blue at our gigs and it's fantastic to see.  Thank you.  Thank you to everyone who's pre-ordered Full Nelson.  We really hope you enjoy what you hear.  Much love."

Pete Bailey, Primordial Radio's Music Director adds:

"Our community has a deep admiration for Massive Wagons and we're delighted to present this opportunity.  It'll be pretty cool as Wagons fans around the world get together and share the experience."

The exclusive 'Full Nelson' album show will be aired at 6pm BST today - Wednesday, 8th August.  New members can sign up using the code PR_WagonsFN or use the direct link here <https://primordialradio.com/eg1-sub?eg1=PR_WagonsFN>.

'Full Nelson' is due to be released this Friday, but there's still time for you to pre-order the album on limited edition signed CD and vinyl, along with a range of great merch bundles, here <http://www.earache.com/fullnelson>.  The album is also available to pre-order on iTunes for the special price of just £4.99, including instant downloads of 5 tracks, here <http://bit.ly/fullnelson-itunes>.

Don't miss MASSIVE WAGONS on tour, including a number of instore performances and signing sessions to celebrate the release of 'Full Nelson':

Aug. 09 - Huddersfield, UK - Vinyl Tap (instore performance + meet & greet)
Aug. 10 - Leeds, UK - Crash Records (album release performance + meet & greet)
Aug. 11 - Winchester, UK - Boomtown Fair
Aug. 12 - Nottingham, UK - Rough Trade (instore performance + meet & greet)
Aug. 13 - Lancaster, UK - HMV (instore performance + meet & greet)
Aug. 24 - Meldreth, UK - Reaper Fest
Aug. 25 - Newark, UK - Stonedeaf Festival
Aug. 27 - Kendal, UK - Mint Bridge Stadium (w/ STATUS QUO)
Oct. 07 - London, UK - New Cross Inn
Dec. 21 - Blackpool, UK - The Waterloo

Follow MASSIVE WAGONS online for the latest news and info:

Official Site <http://www.massivewagons.com>
Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/MassiveWagons>
Twitter <http://twitter.com/massivewagons>
Instagram <http://www.instagram.com/massivewagons>


MASSIVE WAGONS PRESS
Dan Tobin - Earache Records
E-mail: dan@earache.com

MASSIVE WAGONS MANAGEMENT
Terri Chapman - Rock People Management
E-mail: terri@rockpeoplemanagement.com

Tuesday, August 07, 2018

SHIKARI SOUND SYSTEM REVEALED AS SECRET GUESTS FOR THE EARACHE FACTORY AT BOOMTOWN FAIR

Earache Records is pleased to reveal the previously mentioned secret guests for The Earache Factory stage at this year's Boomtown Fair as none other than SHIKARI SOUND SYSTEM.

The electronic alter-ego of British alternative giants ENTER SHIKARI (who will themselves be playing the Town Centre stage at Boomtown), SHIKARI SOUND SYTEM join The Earache Factory as part of a lineup which features some of the best in metal, punk, rock, stoner and psych, ranging from world-famous artists to the hottest new heavy bands on the scene.

ENTER SHIKARI/SHIKARI SOUND SYSTEM frontman Rou Reynolds comments:

"I was already looking forward to this weekend and our first Boomtown experience, but knowing we've got some Shikari Sound System late-night revelry on the cards too has just cranked it up a notch.  The Earache guys have put together a bill on their stage that runs the gamut of heavy music excellence, so we're psyched to be following them with some glittery disco anthems to really show the metal kids what's up!  But, seriously, we look forward to heading over after our full-band set and be busting out the best in drum & bass and some unreleased Shikari remixes that we're holding especially for the night."

The Earache Factory is a completely new venue at Boomtown, curated by the legendary independent label Earache Records and located in the heart of Diss-order Alley.  Earache has issued over 600 releases since its inception in 1987 and built its reputation on extreme music and a punk attitude.  Last summer, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the label, Earache was invited to curate the first ever "heavy" music stage at Glastonbury Festival called "The Earache Express", which resulted in primetime TV on BBC1 and Ed Miliband impersonating NAPALM DEATH on BBC Radio 4.

The full stage times for Thursday, 9th August at The Earache Factory have been revealed as follows:

14:30 - 15:00 VODUN
15:30 - 16:00 PENGSHUI
16:30 - 17:15 HEAVY LUNGS
18:00 - 18:45 CHURCH OF THE COSMIC SKULL
19:30 - 20:15 FEED THE RHINO
21:00 - 22:00 IDLES

Boomtown's multidimensional world not only provides some of the best in underground and global music but incorporates it with some of the most unexpected and immersive theatre.  As part of Boomtown's ever-evolving storyline, Diss-order Alley is themed around a military base which has been abandoned and overtaken by an autonomous community of punks.  Attendees are encouraged to embrace their inner characters and immerse themselves in the intricately designed venues populated by walkabout performers weaving their way through the city's streets.

Boomtown Fair Chapter 10 takes place at Matterley Estate just outside Winchester from August 9th to August 12th.  Get tickets to the festival here <http://www.boomtownfair.co.uk>.

Friday, August 03, 2018

MASSIVE WAGONS RELEASE NEW SONG "HATE ME" AHEAD OF 'FULL NELSON' LAUNCH NEXT WEEK

English anthemic rockers MASSIVE WAGONS are treating fans to one more taste of new music before the release of their eagerly anticipated new album 'Full Nelson' next week, with the release of the brand new song "Hate Me".

Depicted as a sort of "love song turned on its head", the track continues MASSIVE WAGONS' trend of writing huge-sounding hits with big hooks and catchy, singalong choruses, like fan favourites "Ratio" and "Tokyo", along with 'Full Nelson' album opener "Under No Illusion".

Listen to "Hate Me" now here <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfdtLFtSN9Y>.

MASSIVE WAGONS frontman Baz Mills discusses the moment the band knew they'd struck gold:

"When you're constantly writing songs, constantly throwing ideas and arrangements around, reworking lyrics, umm-ing and ahh-ing about a song, is it right, will the finished product be worth the effort put into a song...  When you take a new song to a practice for the first ever time for myself and Adam to play the lads - at this stage Adam's never heard the words and the lads have never heard the lyrics or music - and the room immediately lights up and Alex just busts into the jam with us because he can't contain it, and by the end everyone's playing and big smiles all round, you know you've hit gold.  That's honestly only ever happened twice: 'Ratio' and 'Hate Me'.  Immediately it's all anyone wants to work on, that track; it invigorates writing and puts you on a high again.  We feel it's got such a great radio vibe about it, we'd love to see it do well."

Regarding the meaning behind the lyrics, Baz comments:

"The song itself is essentially a take on a love song, from the viewpoint of the person doing the dumping.  I've always loved Alice Cooper's take on song themes.  He can take a typical rock 'n' roll-esque track and his lyrics take you to the darkest places sometimes without realising.  I really dig that ability.  I think 'Hate Me' has an Alice vibe maybe; that '50s style drum beat booming away, the dark lyrics... Yeah, I do love a great lyricist and he's a master.  'Hate Me' is a big fave of ours and has now become a staple part of the live show."

'Full Nelson' is due to be released next Friday, 10th August, and is available to pre-order on limited edition signed CD and vinyl here <http://www.earache.com/fullnelson>.  The album is also available to pre-order on iTunes for the special price of just £4.99, including instant downloads of five tracks, here <http://bit.ly/fullnelson-itunes>.

Don't miss MASSIVE WAGONS on tour:

Aug. 04 - Morecambe, UK - The Platform
Aug. 09 - Huddersfield, UK - Vinyl Tap (instore performance + meet & greet)
Aug. 10 - Leeds, UK - Crash Records (album release performance + meet & greet)
Aug. 11 - Winchester, UK - Boomtown Fair
Aug. 12 - Nottingham, UK - Rough Trade (instore performance + meet & greet)
Aug. 13 - Lancaster, UK - HMV (instore performance + meet & greet)
Aug. 24 - Meldreth, UK - Reaper Fest
Aug. 25 - Newark, UK - Stonedeaf Festival
Aug. 27 - Kendal, UK - Mint Bridge Stadium (w/ STATUS QUO)
Oct. 07 - London, UK - New Cross Inn
Dec. 21 - Blackpool, UK - The Waterloo

Follow MASSIVE WAGONS online for the latest news and info:

Official Site <http://www.massivewagons.com>
Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/MassiveWagons>
Twitter <http://twitter.com/massivewagons>
Instagram <http://www.instagram.com/massivewagons>


MASSIVE WAGONS PRESS
Dan Tobin - Earache Records
E-mail: dan@earache.com

MASSIVE WAGONS MANAGEMENT
Terri Chapman - Rock People Management
E-mail: terri@rockpeoplemanagement.com