Wednesday, May 31, 2017
PUNK LEGENDS AND EXTREMITY! GLASTONBURY ANNOUNCES FULL LINEUP FOR EARACHE EXPRESS
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
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Wednesday, May 24, 2017
BITERS UNVEIL OFFICIAL "STONE COLD LOVE" MUSIC VIDEO
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
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Curran Reynolds - The Chain
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Friday, May 19, 2017
BITERS: NEW ALBUM 'THE FUTURE AIN'T WHAT IT USED TO BE' OUT NOW WORLDWIDE
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
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
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:
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Tuesday, May 02, 2017
GLASTONBURY UNVEILS NEW EARACHE STAGE FOR METAL/ROCK/PUNK
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:
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Tuesday, April 25, 2017
BITERS TEAM UP WITH LOUDWIRE FOR "LET IT ROLL" TRACK PREMIERE
Atlanta rock n' rollers BITERS have teamed with Loudwire to present the exclusive premiere of new single "Let It Roll".
This rockin' call-to-arms is the opening track off the band's sophomore album The Future Ain't What It Used To Be, to be released worldwide via Earache Records on May 19th.
BITERS frontman Tuk Smith says of the song, "It's got that 'take on the world' spirit to it and it gets me pumped every time I hear it."
Listen here: http://loudwire.com/biters-let-it-roll-exclusive-song-premiere
"Stomping rock n' roll, sprinkled with stardust" is how BITERS have been described - the Atlanta-based quartet makes 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. Indeed, new album 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.
A feature in High Times likened BITERS' mix of streetwise snarl and pop perfection to "a rainbow in a thunderstorm."
The Future Ain't What It Used To Be was recorded by Dan Dixon (WYLDLIFE, WHORES), mixed by Dixon and Scott Stevens (HALESTORM, SHINEDOWN), and mastered by Stephen Marcussen (JOHNNY CASH, THE ROLLING STONES, TOM PETTY).
Pre-order here:
CD & vinyl - http://www.earache.com/biters
iTunes - http://bit.ly/bitersfuture-itunes
BITERS have toured with ACE FREHLEY, SOCIAL DISTORTION, D GENERATION, BUCKCHERRY, and many more; they completed a European tour this month with labelmates BLACKBERRY SMOKE and will set out on a headlining US tour in May.
BITERS on tour:
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 24 - Toronto, ON @ Hard Luck
May 25 - London, ON @ Call the Office
May 26 - Rochester, NY @ Harmony House
May 28 - Cambridge, MA @ Sonia
May 30 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Smiling Moose
May 31 - Brooklyn, NY @ Saint Vitus
Jun 1 - Baltimore, MD @ Metro Gallery
Jun 3 - Philadelphia, PA - Voltage Lounge
Jun 4 - Richmond, VA @ The Camel
Get more BITERS news and info:
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/BITERS
Twitter - http://twitter.com/TheBiters
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Curran Reynolds - The Chain
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UK PRESS
Michelle Kerr - Cosa Nostra PR
E-mail: michelle@cosanostrapr.com
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
BITERS RELEASE "CHASIN' THE FEELING" FROM NEW ALBUM 'THE FUTURE AIN'T WHAT IT USED TO BE'
BITERS have just wrapped up a European tour supporting label mates and fellow Atlanta natives BLACKBERRY SMOKE and are celebrating the successful trek by treating fans to a brand new song. "Chasin' the Feeling" follows the lead single "Stone Cold Love" as the second track to be released from 'The Future Ain't What It Used to Be', which will be available worldwide on May 19th through Earache Records.
Listen to "Chasin' the Feeling" now at http://youtu.be/sbsoBMQ7GK8
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."
Pre-order 'The Future Ain't What It Used to Be' now on limited edition signed CD and vinyl at http://www.earache.com/biters
The album is also available to pre-order on iTunes, including an instant download of "Stone Cold Love" (plus "Chasin' the Feeling" from tomorrow, April 13th), at http://bit.ly/bitersfuture-itunes
'The Future Ain't What It Used to Be' 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
Head to your local record store on April 22nd to pick up the exclusive BITERS Record Store Day 7" vinyl, featuring two tracks from the new album - "Stone Cold Love" and "Callin' You Home".
Get more BITERS news and info:
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/BITERS
Twitter - http://twitter.com/TheBiters
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COSA NOSTRA PR
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Tuesday, April 04, 2017
TIM COMMERFORD RAGES AGAINST TRUMP, THE MILITARY, RELIGION & CORPORATE AMERICA IN GUTSY NEW WAKRAT VIDEO
The video, shot in multiple locations across the USA, shows the notorious activist and RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE bassist fearlessly mocking the perceived evils of America face to face... all whilst dressed in a middle finger costume. Religious establishments, pharmaceutical corporations, the military, law enforcement, Trump supporters and major banks all get the finger from Commerford - often provoking outrage and angry responses. This video is not for the easily offended.
Watch the "Sober Addiction" video now at http://youtu.be/gZ2lXalseSc
No strangers to controversy, WAKRAT have grown notorious for standing up for what they believe in. Last July they staged one of the most daring political stunts in punk history as they claimed Parliament Square in London as their own sovereign state - the Republic of Wakrat. This new protest state, as explained on the official website <http://www.republicofwakrat.com>:
"This new state welcomes everyone of all ethnicities, backgrounds, genders, generations, sexualities, dis/abilities and faiths and offers a fresh alternative to the current system - we stand for equality and free movement. The current system is oppressive and elitist, promoting racist ideologies in order to push a self-serving agenda whilst an entire generation is put in jeopardy. We condemn this behaviour and Republic of Wakrat exists to expose it."
WAKRAT's self-titled debut album was released on Election Day last November on Earache Records and is available on signed CD and vinyl from http://www.earache.com/wakrat
The album is also available on iTunes at http://bit.ly/wakrat-itunes
Sign up to be a citizen of Republic of Wakrat at http://www.republicofwakrat.com and follow Republic of Wakrat on Twitter @RepublicWakrat
Get more WAKRAT news and info:
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UK PRESS - KAS MERCER
MERCENARY PUBLICITY
E-mail: kas.mercer@mercenarypublicity.com
Friday, March 24, 2017
DANNY WORSNOP RISKS LIFE IN NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR "HIGH"; WATCH NOW
Filmed in Greensburg, Kentucky with director Blake Judd, the emotionally-charged video sees Danny risking his life as he pours his heart out inside an actual burning house - the blazing building providing a haunting backdrop to a tale of heartbreaking loss as everything crumbles around him.
Viewers may be shocked to learn that there was no CGI used in the video - all footage is 100% real and shows just how far Danny is willing to go to express himself, breaking every health and safety rule for his art.
Watch the video for "High" now at http://youtu.be/oJ6KbYwIf2M
Filmed over two cold days in January, the whole process was captured on film and released in a two-part documentary, giving fans a closer look at the dangers involved with setting fire to a building with the artist and crew inside. Watch the incredible behind-the-scenes footage now:
Behind the Music Video (Day 1) - http://youtu.be/M0G0vZMjqD4
Behind the Music Video (Day 2) - http://youtu.be/A4iUMkBlj08
Danny's debut solo album, 'The Long Road Home' sees a slight musical departure from his 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.
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
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 WHITE BUFFALO: 'HOGTIED REVISITED' 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
'Hogtied Revisited', the 2008 album from American dark blues singer/songwriter THE WHITE BUFFALO, is now widely available in Europe for the first time on CD and limited edition coloured vinyl.
Originally released independently in the USA, 'Hogtied Revisited' is a re-recorded version of THE WHITE BUFFALO's 2002 debut album, 'Hogtied Like a Rodeo', featuring 12 tracks of hard-driving blues and outlaw country tales from one of the leading artists in the genre.
THE WHITE BUFFALO is led by artist Jake Smith, who described the album as being about "relationships, love, loss and booze with a little murder mixed in". The track "Wrong" was featured in the surfing movie Shelter, whilst "The Damned" and "Sweet Hereafter" featured in hit TV show Sons of Anarchy, for which Smith also co-wrote and performed the Emmy-nominated series finale song "Come Join the Murder".
Get 'Hogtied Revisited' now in Europe on CD and limited edition coloured vinyl at http://www.earache.com/twb
Track listing:
1. The Woods
2. Carnage
3. Damned
4. Today's Tomorrow
5. Bar and the Beer
6. Sweet Hereafter
7. Story
8. I Believe
9. The Madmen
10. Wrong
11. Hogtied Like a Rodeo
12. Hideous Heart
View the album cover at http://bit.ly/2nk8DZj
Watch a video revealing the 'Hogtied Revisited' vinyl at http://youtu.be/MTjnyjyhKFo
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
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UK PRESS - KAS MERCER
Mercenary Publicity
E-mail: kas@mercenarypublicity.com
Tel: +44(0)2083544111
Thursday, March 23, 2017
EARACHE ANNOUNCES RECORD STORE DAY 2017 TITLES
Founded in 2007, Record Store Day brings together artists and independently-owned record stores to celebrate the art of music. Taking place on Saturday, 22nd April, Record Store Day 2017 will feature over 500 brand new and exclusive releases on vinyl, picture disc, cassette and more, which will be made available exclusively at independent record stores.
Earache is celebrating Record Store Day 2017 with an exclusive BITERS 7" for fans in the UK, Europe and the USA, as well as releases from BLACKBERRY SMOKE, THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT, THE WHITE BUFFALO and DANNY WORSNOP in the UK and Europe.
Head down to your local record store on April 22nd to pick up these exclusive Earache titles:
Biters - Stone Cold Love/Callin' You Home 7" (UK/Europe/USA)
Two brand new tracks from the Atlanta rock 'n' roll punks upcoming new album, 'The Future Ain't What It Used to Be'.
Blackberry Smoke - Pearls/The Rover 7" (UK/Europe)
Previously digital-only track "Pearls" and a cover of Led Zeppelin's "The Rover".
Danny Worsnop - Sanctuary/I Don't Wanna Die 7" (UK/Europe)
Two brand new and unreleased tracks not featured on Danny's debut solo album 'The Long Road Home'.
The Temperance Movement - Ziggy Stardust (Live)/White Bear (Live) 7" (UK/Europe)
A live cover of David Bowie's classic "Ziggy Stardust" along with a live performance of "White Bear".
The White Buffalo - I Got You/Don't You Want It 7" (UK/Europe)
Brand new recordings of "I Got You" from 'Love and the Death of Damnation' and "Don't You Want It" from 'Shadows, Greys & Evil Ways', both out now in Europe on CD and vinyl.
View the flyer at http://bit.ly/2ngIg6h
For more information about Record Store Day and to see the full list of titles, head to http://www.recordstoreday.co.uk (UK) or http://www.recordstoreday.com (USA)
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Friday, March 17, 2017
CARCASS 'HEARTWORK' & NAPALM DEATH 'SCUM' FULL DYNAMIC RANGE VINYL REISSUES OUT NOW
Earache Records revolutionised the way music fans can enjoy their favourite metal albums several years ago with the launch of the Full Dynamic Range (FDR) format. A counteraction to the "Loudness Wars", Full Dynamic Range vinyl ensures 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.
After the original FDR pressings of NAPALM DEATH's 'Scum' and CARCASS' 'Heartwork' quickly sold out, fans have since been clamouring for another pressing, and are now able to get their hands on these metal classics once more.
Originally released in 1987, NAPALM DEATH's 'Scum' would go on to spawn an entire genre, influencing others for decades to come. To this day, the album is still widely hailed as the most important grindcore album ever made, and regularly features in charts listing the best metal albums of all time. See a video of the new 'Scum' FDR vinyl in action at https://youtu.be/U4pPgde4T94
Get 'Scum' now on Full Dynamic Range vinyl at http://webstore.earache.com/napalm-death
'Heartwork', the classic 1993 album from CARCASS, was the band's biggest selling album and their first to land in the top 50 of the UK charts. Described as the band's breakthrough, it's still widely hailed as one of the best death metal albums of all time. Check out a video of the new 'Heartwork' FDR vinyl in action at https://youtu.be/x3uYypFYZyk
Get 'Heartwork' now on Full Dynamic Range vinyl at http://webstore.earache.com/carcass
The next title due for an FDR repress is BOLT THROWER's 'Realm of Chaos', which is due to be released on March 31st. Pre-order the vinyl now at http://webstore.earache.com/bolt-thrower
Subscribe to Earache's YouTube channel for the latest vinyl videos at http://www.youtube.com/earacherecords
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Thursday, March 16, 2017
RIVAL SONS ANNOUNCED AS SPECIAL GUESTS FOR STEELHOUSE FESTIVAL
The international classic rock festival is being held on 29th and 30th July in Ebbw Vale, Wales, and is the UK's best value rock festival with day tickets starting at just £50 and weekend tickets at £85.
RIVAL SONS will be joining a line-up which includes headliners SKINDRED and SAXON, along with the likes of LAST IN LINE, MONSTER TRUCK, BRITISH LION and more. For tickets and more information about Steelhouse Festival, head to http://www.steelhousefestival.com
RIVAL SONS recently wrapped up 'The End' world tour with heavy metal legends BLACK SABBATH, followed by a headlining European tour of their own. The band return to the road for a US tour this April, before heading back to Europe for a string of festival shows in the summer.
Don't miss RIVAL SONS on tour at these dates:
Apr. 08 - Dana Point, CA - Sabroso Festival
Apr. 29 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade
Apr. 30 - Jacksonville, FL - Welcome to Rockville Festival
May 02 - Dallas, TX - House of Blues
May 03 - Houston, TX - House of Blues
May 05 - Nashville, TN - Cannery Ballroom
May 06 - Charlotte, NC - Carolina Rebellion Festival
May 08 - Toronto, ON - Danforth Music Hall
May 09 - Detroit, MI - St. Andrew's Hall
May 10 - Milwaukee, WI - Turner Hall Ballroom
May 12 - Green Bay, WI - The Sandlot
May 13 - Somerset, WI - Northern Invasion Festival
May 14 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues
May 16 - New York, NY - Irving Plaza
May 17 - Boston, MA - Paradise Rock Club
May 19 - Montville, CT - Mohegan Sun Wolf Den
May 20 - Camden, NJ - MMRBH
May 21 - Columbus, OH - Rock on the Range Festival
May 23 - Hazard, KY - The Forum
May 24 - Saint Louis, MO - Delmar Hall
May 26 - Pryor, OK - Rocklahoma Festival
May 27 - San Antonio, TX - River City Rockfest
Jul. 07 - Denver, CO - Gothic Theatre
Jul. 08 - Telluride, CO - The Ride Festival
Jul. 09 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Depot
Jul. 11 - Seattle, WA - Neptune
Jul. 12 - Portland, OR - Wonder Ballroom
Jul. 14 - San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore
Jul. 15 - Anaheim, CA - House of Blues
Jul. 16 - San Diego, CA - House of Blues
Jul. 23 - Paris, France - Lollapalooza Festival
Jul. 28 - Tienen, Belgium - Suikerrock Festival
Jul. 29 - Maidstone, UK - Ramblin' Man Fair
Jul. 30 - Ebbw Vale, UK - Steelhouse Festival
Aug. 19 - Trondheim, Norway - Pstereo Festival
Get RIVAL SONS' latest album, 'Hollow Bones', on CD and limited edition coloured vinyl at http://www.earache.com/hollowbones
The album is also available on iTunes at http://bit.ly/hollowbones-itunes
Get more RIVAL SONS news and info:
Official site - http://www.rivalsons.com
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/rivalsons
Twitter - http://twitter.com/rivalsons
RIVAL SONS UK PRESS - KAS MERCER
Mercenary Publicity
E-mail: kas@mercenarypublicity.com
Tel: +442083544111
RIVAL SONS EURO PRESS - DAN TOBIN
E-mail: dan@earache.com
Friday, March 10, 2017
THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT WIN 'BEST ACOUSTIC SESSION' AT OUI FM AWARDS
The awards show took place on Thursday night in Paris, where THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT fought off the likes of BIFFY CLYRO and SKYE|ROSS to take home the award for their November 2016 OÜI FM acoustic session in support of their latest album, 'White Bear'.
THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT also played at the awards ceremony, treating attendees to a stunning live performance of some of their biggest hits.
The band will be returning to Paris this November for a show at the Élysée Montmartre on November 23rd, and will be playing a string of acoustic shows in Scotland next week.
Don't miss THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT live in Europe:
Mar. 15 - Edinburgh, UK - Liquid Room
Mar. 16 - Inverness, UK - The Ironworks
Mar. 17 - Dundee, UK - Fat Sam's Live
Mar. 18 - Aberdeen, UK - The Garage
Mar. 25 - Bonn, Germany - Rockpalast (w/ BIRTH OF JOY)
Jun. 02 - Juvigny, France - Sous Chapiteau
Nov. 23 - Paris, France - Élysée Montmartre
Get THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT's latest album, 'White Bear', on CD and vinyl now at http://www.earache.com/ttm
The album is also available on iTunes, including an exclusive bonus track, at http://bit.ly/whitebear-itunes
Get more news and info from THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT:
Official site - http://www.thetemperancemovement.com
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/TheTemperanceMovement
Twitter - http://twitter.com/ttm_tweets
Thursday, March 09, 2017
EARACHE OPENS POP-UP VENDING SHOP IN ROUGH TRADE
Now, Earache is offering another new and exciting way for fans to purchase music, with the launch of a pop-up CD vending machine in Rough Trade's Nottingham store.
Located in the entrance of the independent record shop in Nottingham's Hockley area, the Earache vending machine offers music lovers a quick, convenient and cheap way to buy CDs on the spot, without the hassle of searching through racks of titles or having to talk to an actual human.
For only £6 each, fans can pick up titles from the likes of ENTOMBED, GODFLESH, SLEEP, NAPALM DEATH, RIVAL SONS, MASSACRE, THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT, BLACKBERRY SMOKE and more at the press of a button.
Be one of the first people to try out the new Earache vending machine at the following location:
Rough Trade Nottingham
5 Broad Street
Nottingham
NG1 3AJ
View a photo of the machine in-store at http://bit.ly/2mpPN2e
Full list of titles available:
Biters - Electric Blood
Blackberry Smoke - Like an Arrow
Bolt Thrower - Realm of Chaos
Danny Worsnop - The Long Road Home
Deicide - Scars of the Crucifix
Entombed - Left Hand Path
Godflesh - Streetcleaner
Kagoule - Urth
Massacre - From Beyond
Morbid Angel - Altars of Madness
Napalm Death - Scum
Rival Sons - Hollow Bones
Sleep - Sleep's Holy Mountain
The Temperance Movement - The Temperance Movement
The Temperance Movement - White Bear
Terrorizer - World Downfall
Vektor - Terminal Redux
Wakrat - Wakrat
The White Buffalo - Love and the Death of Damnation
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Tuesday, March 07, 2017
BLACKBERRY SMOKE AND BITERS KICK OFF EUROPEAN TOUR TONIGHT
The month-long tour includes shows in Spain, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands and France, with a string of UK dates to close out the trek. BLACKBERRY SMOKE will be playing in support of their latest release, the UK top ten charting 'Like an Arrow', while BITERS will be giving fans their first taste of their upcoming new album, 'The Future Ain't What It Used to Be', which releases on May 19th worldwide.
BLACKBERRY SMOKE frontman Charlie Starr says: "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!!"
BITERS frontman Tuk adds: "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 - Columbia Theatre
Mar. 16 - Denmark, Copenhagen - Amager Bio
Mar. 17 - Oslo, Norway - Rockafella (SOLD OUT)
Mar. 18 - Stockholm, Sweden - Munchenbryggeriet
Mar. 20 - Gothenburg, Sweden - Pustervik (SOLD OUT)
Mar. 21 - Hamburg, Germany - Uebel & Gefahrlich
Mar. 22 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - Melkweg Max
Mar. 24 - Cologne, Germany - Stollwereck
Mar. 25 - Paris, France - La Maroquinerie (SOLD OUT)
Mar. 27 - Oxford, UK - O2 Academy
Mar. 28 - London, UK - Roundhouse
Mar. 29 - Norwich, UK - The Nick Rayns LCR
Mar. 31 - Manchester, UK - Academy
Apr. 01 - Dublin, Ireland - Olympia Theatre
Apr. 03 - Glasgow, UK - Barrowlands (SOLD OUT)
Apr. 04 - Newcastle, UK - O2 Academy
Apr. 06 - Bristol, UK - O2 Academy
Apr. 07 - Birmingham, UK - O2 Academy
Apr. 08 - Portsmouth, UK - Pyramids Centre
View the tour flyer at http://bit.ly/2lYeMHv
Get BLACKBERRY SMOKE's 'Like an Arrow' on CD and coloured vinyl at http://www.earache.com/likeanarrow
Pre-order BITERS' upcoming new album 'The Future Ain't What It Used to Be' on limited edition signed CD and vinyl at http://www.earache.com/biters
Get more BLACKBERRY SMOKE and BITERS info:
http://www.blackberrysmoke.com
http://www.facebook.com/blackberrysmoke
http://twitter.com/blackberrysmoke
http://www.facebook.com/BITERS
http://twitter.com/TheBiters
UK PRESS - MICHELLE KERR
COSA NOSTRA PR
E-mail: michelle@cosanostrapr.com
Thursday, March 02, 2017
EARACHE LAUNCHES NEW VINYL ON DEMAND SERVICE
With an ever-expanding catalogue however, many older titles have now been out of print for years - in some cases decades - leading to extortionate prices for originals on eBay and frequent calls from fans to bring back some of the more popular and more obscure releases.
With this in mind, Earache is pleased to announce its new Vinyl On Demand store, where YOU can help bring back some of your favourite old-school Earache titles for brand new vinyl pressings at a fair price.
Earache has selected some of its most-requested albums, including the likes of MORBID ANGEL's 'Heretic', MUNCIPAL WASTE's 'The Art of Partying' and CATHEDRAL's 'Forest of Equilibrium', which fans can pre-order now on vinyl. When an album reaches 500 pre-orders, that title will be put back into print and delivered straight to your door. You will not be charged anything until the target of 500 orders has been reached, and you will be kept informed of the progress all the way.
Check out the full list of titles and pre-order your favourites now at http://www.earache.com/ondemand
Titles included:
Akercocke - Antichrist
Anal Cunt - I Like It When You Die
Anata - The Conductor's Departure
Bolt Thrower - Cenotaph/Spearhead
Brutal Truth - Extreme Conditions Demand Extreme Responses
Cadaver - In Pains
Cathedral - Endtyme
Cathedral - Forest of Equilibrium
Filthy Christians - Mean
Fudge Tunnel - Hate Songs in E Minor
Godflesh - Us and Them
Hate Eternal - Conquering the Throne
Morbid Angel - Formulas Fatal to the Flesh
Morbid Angel - Heretic
Municipal Waste - The Art of Partying
Napalm Death - Fear, Emptiness, Despair
Napalm Death - Words from the Exit Wound
Nocturnus - The Key
Oceano - Ascendants
OLD - Old Lady Drivers
Scorn - Evanescence
The Haunted - The Haunted Made Me Do It
Unseen Terror - Human Error
Vader - The Ultimate Incantation
Woods of Ypres - Woods 4: The Green Album
Subscribe to Earache's YouTube channel for the latest vinyl videos at http://www.youtube.com/earacherecords
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
WORMROT KICK OFF 'VOICES' EUROPEAN HEADLINING TOUR TONIGHT
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
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
EARACHE CLOSES CHAPTER ON THE "LOUDNESS WAR" WITH FULL DYNAMIC RANGE VINYL REISSUES
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