Thursday, May 29, 2014

RIVAL SONS PERFORM ACOUSTIC VERSION OF 'OPEN MY EYES' LIVE AT GOOGLE HQ

Long Beach, California's RIVAL SONS recently visited Google's UK headquarters in London to perform a special live acoustic set ahead of the release of their highly-anticipated new studio album, GREAT WESTERN VALKYRIE.

RIVAL SONS frontman Jay Buchanan and guitarist Scott Holiday sat down with famed BBC Radio 2 presenter "Whispering" Bob Harris to discuss the new album, before playing acoustic variations of two brand new songs.

Watch them performing their new single, "Open My Eyes" live at Google HQ now on VEVO at http://vevo.ly/xbGtli

RIVAL SONS have also teamed up with HMV for two special in-store performances during the band's upcoming sold out UK tour.  Due to live events restrictions, admittance will be strictly limited to 200 attendees in London, where fans can obtain a wristband for entry upon purchase of the album.

Monday 9th June, 12:30pm - HMV, 363 Oxford Street, London
Thursday 12th June, 6:00pm - HMV, Arndale Centre, Manchester

See RIVAL SONS on tour in the UK at the following shows:

Jun. 09 - London, UK - Scala (SOLD OUT)
Jun. 10 - Birmingham, UK - Academy 2 (SOLD OUT)
Jun. 12 - Manchester, UK - Gorilla (SOLD OUT)
Jun. 13 - Castle Donington, UK - Download Festival
Jun. 14 - Isle of Wight, UK - Isle of Wight Festival
Jun. 16 - Edinburgh, UK - Liquid Rooms (SOLD OUT)

GREAT WESTERN VALKYRIE is available to pre-order now on digisleeve CD and limited edition coloured vinyl at http://www.earache.com/rs14

The album is also available to pre-order on iTunes, including five exclusive bonus tracks which are only available to those who pre-order the album, plus three instant grat tracks available to download immediately.

Pre-order GREAT WESTERN VALKYRIE now on iTunes at http://bit.ly/gwv-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/EUROPEAN PUBLICIST - TALITA JENMAN
E-mail: talita@talita.info
Phone: +44(0)207 240 5002

RIVAL SONS USA PUBLICIST - JENNIE BODDY
E-mail: jennie@thefunstar.com

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT SUPPORT THE ROLLING STONES

The UK's finest new blues rock band, THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT, will be special guests to THE ROLLING STONES on four European dates next month.  The band will also play Download on June 13th and T in the Park on July 12th.

In little more than a year, THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT have gone from playing pubs to selling out the Shepherd's Bush Empire and now playing stadiums with THE ROLLING STONES.  Apparently dreams do come true!

Guitarist PAUL SAYER says:

"I remember hearing 'Tumbling Dice' for the first time when I was a kid and it made me want to pick up a guitar and write songs.  They're the best rock and roll band in the world.  We've been told Mick personally asked for us.  So impressive that the band are still in touch and interested in new music.  It's gonna be a blast!"

Jun. 01 - Zurich, Switzerland - Letzigrund Stadium
Jun. 10 - Berlin, Germany - Waldbuhne
Jun. 16 - Vienna, Austria - ErnstHappel Stadium
Jun. 19 - Dusseldorf, Germany - Esprit Arena

View the flyer at http://bit.ly/1h9h4Q2

THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT's self-titled debut album was released in September 2013.  A deluxe version of that album with new tracks will be released this autumn.

Get the debut album now on CD, vinyl LP and cassette tape at http://www.earache.com/ttm or get the album on iTunes, including two bonus tracks, at http://bit.ly/ttm-itunes

THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT are: Phil Campbell (vocals), Luke Potashnick (guitars), Paul Sayer (guitars), Nick Fyffe (bass) and Damian Wilson (drums).

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


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Monday, May 19, 2014

RIVAL SONS ANNOUNCE HMV UK IN-STORE PERFORMANCE & SIGNING SESSIONS

Long Beach, California's RIVAL SONS are teaming up with HMV for two special in-store appearances during the band's upcoming sold out UK tour.

The band will be performing short acoustic sets for fans and will also be signing copies of their brand new studio album, GREAT WESTERN VALKYRIE.  Due to live events restrictions, admittance will be strictly limited to 200 attendees in London, where fans can obtain a wristband for entry upon purchase of the album.

Don't miss your chance to meet RIVAL SONS and watch a special intimate performance at the following stores and dates:

Monday 9th June, 12:30pm - HMV 363 Oxford Street, London
Thursday 12th June, 5:00pm - HMV Manchester Arndale

View the flyer at http://bit.ly/1k50m33

See RIVAL SONS on tour in the UK at the following shows:

Jun. 09 - London, UK - Scala (SOLD OUT)
Jun. 10 - Birmingham, UK - Academy 2 (SOLD OUT)
Jun. 12 - Manchester, UK - Gorilla (SOLD OUT)
Jun. 13 - Castle Donington, UK - Download Festival
Jun. 14 - Isle of Wight, UK - Isle of Wight Festival
Jun. 16 - Edinburgh, UK - Liquid Rooms (SOLD OUT)

GREAT WESTERN VALKYRIE is available to pre-order now on digisleeve CD and limited edition coloured vinyl at http://www.earache.com/rs14

The album is also available to pre-order now on iTunes, including five exclusive bonus tracks which are only available to those who pre-order the album, plus three instant grat tracks available to download immediately.

Pre-order GREAT WESTERN VALKYRIE now on iTunes at http://bit.ly/gwv-itunes

Watch RIVAL SONS' brand new music video for the track "Open My Eyes" at http://youtu.be/umrIUDOo-aM

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/EUROPEAN PUBLICIST - TALITA JENMAN
E-mail: talita@talita.info
Phone: +44(0)207 240 5002

RIVAL SONS USA PUBLICIST - JENNIE BODDY
E-mail: jennie@thefunstar.com

Friday, May 16, 2014

BONDED BY BLOOD KICK OFF UK TOUR THIS SUNDAY

Pomona, California's BONDED BY BLOOD are due to kick off a headlining UK tour this Sunday, 18th May, immediately after completing a European tour with classic thrashers HIRAX.

The UK trek starts off at the Boston Music Rooms in London, and features support throughout the tour from FLAYED DISCIPLE and SEPREVATION.

BONDED BY BLOOD bassist JESSIE SANCHEZ recently commented:

"Our fans overseas never disappoint and we want to express our thanks by giving them a new set with a few surprises.  This is going to be a tour you won't want to miss and it's an exclusive treat to our fans in the UK.  See you in the pit!!!"

See BONDED BY BLOOD on tour in the UK at the following shows:

BONDED BY BLOOD w/ FLAYED DISCIPLE, SEPREVATION
May 18 - London, UK - Boston Music Rooms
May 19 - Bristol, UK - Exchange
May 20 - Cardiff, UK - Full Moon
May 21 - Glasgow, UK - Audio
May 22 - Manchester, UK - Star and Garter
May 23 - Nuneaton, UK - Queens Hall
May 24 - Brighton, UK - The Lecturn

View the UK tour flyer at http://bit.ly/1gG08iC

BONDED BY BLOOD's latest album, THE AFTERMATH, is available now worldwide.  The album was recorded with producer and former MACHINE HEAD/SOULFLY guitarist LOGAN MADER (FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, DEVILDRIVER, GOJIRA).

Get THE AFTERMATH now on CD in Europe at http://webstore.earache.com/bonded-by-blood or get the album on iTunes at http://bit.ly/LObJrg

Watch BONDED BY BLOOD's music video for the track "Crawling in the Shadows" at http://youtu.be/VvxQAhNRpDs

Get more BONDED BY BLOOD news and info:

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/officialbondedbyblood
Twitter - http://twitter.com/bondedbybloodLA


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RIVAL SONS RELEASE 'OPEN MY EYES' MUSIC VIDEO

Long Beach, California's RIVAL SONS have released a new music video for the track "Open My Eyes", which is taken from the band's forthcoming new album, GREAT WESTERN VALKYRIE.

The stunning new video was filmed with director GREG EPHRAIM of RSM, who previously worked with the band on other videos, and is available to watch now at http://youtu.be/umrIUDOo-aM

GREAT WESTERN VALKYRIE was recorded with producer DAVE COBB at LCS Studios in Nashville earlier this year, and is due to be released on June 6th in Europe, June 9th in the UK and June 10th in the USA.  Pre-order the album now on digisleeve CD and limited edition coloured vinyl at http://www.earache.com/rs14

The album is also available to pre-order now on iTunes, including five exclusive bonus tracks which are only available to those who pre-order the album, plus three instant grat tracks available to download on the following dates:

"Electric Man" - available now
"Open My Eyes" - available now
"Good Things" - May 17th

Pre-order GREAT WESTERN VALKYRIE now on iTunes at http://bit.ly/gwv-itunes

See RIVAL SONS on tour at the following shows:

May 30 - Helsinki, Finland - Hartwall Arena (w/ AEROSMITH)
Jun. 01 - Stockholm, Sweden - Tele2 Arena (w/ AEROSMITH)
Jun. 04 - Nijmegen, Netherlands - Doornroosje
Jun. 05 - Berlin, Germany - C-Club
Jun. 06 - Nurburg, Germany - Rock Am Ring
Jun. 07 - Nuremburg, Germany - Rock Im Park

Jun. 09 - London, UK - Scala (SOLD OUT)
Jun. 10 - Birmingham, UK - Academy 2 (SOLD OUT)
Jun. 12 - Manchester, UK - Gorilla (SOLD OUT)
Jun. 13 - Castle Donington, UK - Download Festival
Jun. 14 - Isle of Wight, UK - Isle of Wight Festival
Jun. 16 - Edinburgh, UK - Liquid Rooms (SOLD OUT / date changed from June 11th)

Jun. 19 - Nashville, TN - 3rd & Lindsley
Jun. 20 - Sparta, IL - Copperhead Music Festival
Jun. 21 - Pontiac, MI - The Crofoot
Jun. 24 - New York, NY - Mercury Lounge (SOLD OUT)
Jun. 25 - New York, NY - Gramercy Theatre
Jun. 27 - Saint-Ephrem, QC - Woodstock en Beauce
Jun. 28 - Kingston, ON - Ale House
Jun. 29 - Hagersville, ON - Lachie Festival
Jul. 02 - Ottawa, ON - Mavericks
Jul. 03 - Toronto, ON - Virgin Mobile Mod Club
Jul. 04 - Barrie, ON - Ranch Concert Hall (w/ THE TEA PARTY)
Jul. 05 - Thunder Bay, ON - Thunder Bay Blues Festival
Jul. 08 - Minneapolis, MN - Triple Rock
Jul. 09 - Chicago, IL - Bottom Lounge
Jul. 11 - Denver, CO - Marquis Theatre
Jul. 12 - Telluride, CO - The Ride Festival

Jul. 31 - Notodden, Norway - Notodden Blues Festival
Aug. 01 - Andalsnes, Norway - Raumarock Festival
Aug. 02 - Ostersund, Sweden - Storsjoyran Festival
Aug. 07 - Skanderborg, Denmark - Smukfest
Aug. 09 - Limpopo, South Africa - Oppikopi Festival

View the tour flyer at http://bit.ly/1o6DFyd

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/EUROPEAN PUBLICIST - TALITA JENMAN
E-mail: talita@talita.info
Phone: +44(0)207 240 5002

RIVAL SONS USA PUBLICIST - JENNIE BODDY
E-mail: jennie@thefunstar.com

Thursday, May 08, 2014

SAVAGE MESSIAH TO APPEAR ON CHANNEL 4 NEWS TONIGHT

London metallers SAVAGE MESSIAH will be flying the flag for British heavy metal in front of an audience of millions tonight, as the band are due to appear on Channel 4 News on national TV at 7pm.

The band were interviewed for the segment this morning by Channel 4's Culture and Digital Editor, PAUL MASON, to talk about their recent grant awarded by the British government as part of the Music Export Growth Scheme.

The Music Export Growth Scheme was established by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) and the BPI (British Recorded Music Industry, formerly British Phonographic Institute) to provide financial help to British artists in order to support international touring and promotion.  SAVAGE MESSIAH were among fourteen artists to be selected for the grant, out of over a thousand applicants.

SAVAGE MESSIAH frontman DAVE SILVER also talked about his upcoming participation in Heavy Metal Truants, a charity bike ride started by IRON MAIDEN manager ROD SMALLWOOD and Metal Hammer Editor-in-Chief ALEXANDER MILAS, which last year raised almost £100,000 for Nordoff Robbins, Teenage Cancer Trust and Childline.  The 161-mile ride starts off at Alexandra Palace in London on June 11th, and ends outside the Download Festival at Donington Park on June 13th.

SAVAGE MESSIAH comment:

"We had a great time working with the folks from Channel 4 today; it's certainly going to be weird to be on the news!  But kudos to the guys for having the bravery to put metal on the tele!  I'm sure a few eyebrows will be raised!  Make sure you tune in!!!"

Watch SAVAGE MESSIAH on Channel 4 News tonight at 7pm UK time on TV, or watch live online at http://watchlive.channel4.com

See a photo of SAVAGE MESSIAH with Channel 4's PAUL MASON at http://bit.ly/RqYmaA

See SAVAGE MESSIAH performing live at the following shows:

May 17 - San Antonio, Ibiza - Hard Rock Hell Road Trip
Jun. 28 - South Lanarkshire, UK - Les-Fest
Jul. 19 - Manchester, UK - SOS Festival
Aug. 16 - Kettering, UK - Alt-Fest
Aug. 30 - Brighton, UK - Mammothfest
Nov. 08 - Manchester, UK - Headbangers Balls
Dec. 13 - London, UK - Underworld (w/ LAWNMOWER DETH, EVIL SCARECROW)

SAVAGE MESSIAH's new album, THE FATEFUL DARK, is out now worldwide.  Get the album on CD and vinyl in Europe at http://webstore.earache.com/savage-messiah or in North America at http://uswebstore.earache.com/savage-messiah

Watch SAVAGE MESSIAH's new music video for the track "Hellblazer", featuring famed London contortionist PIXIE LE KNOT (GAME OF THRONES Season 3, THE DEVIL INSIDE), at http://youtu.be/qMLgbl7yU98

Get more SAVAGE MESSIAH news and info:

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/SavageMessiahMetal
Twitter - http://twitter.com/savagemessiah


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Wednesday, May 07, 2014

RIVAL SONS ANNOUNCED FOR UK'S ISLE OF WIGHT AND DOWNLOAD FESTIVALS

Long Beach, California's RIVAL SONS have been announced for this year's Isle of Wight and Download festivals in the UK.

The band will be celebrating the release of their forthcoming new album, GREAT WESTERN VALKYRIE, on June 9th with a string of sold out UK headlining shows, prior to performing at Download on the Zippo Encore stage on Friday, 13th June.  The band will then be playing on the main stage at the Isle of Wight festival on Saturday, 14th June.

RIVAL SONS guitarist SCOTT HOLIDAY comments:

"Last but not least!  We may be a late announcement for these UK festivals, but we are very excited to say we're playing Isle of Wight, and thankful to return to Download for the third year.  Download is always a blast, and to be invited out to Isle of Wight for the first time, and on the main stage (headlined by the Chili Peppers!), no less… Quite an honor!  Great festivals, great bands.  I should mention, I heard all our UK album release shows sold out - thank you for your support!  Here we come UK brothers and sisters!  Needless to say, we absolutely intend to burn all these UK shows straight to the ground."

See RIVAL SONS on tour at the following shows:

May 30 - Helsinki, Finland - Hartwall Arena (w/ AEROSMITH)
Jun. 01 - Stockholm, Sweden - Tele2 Arena (w/ AEROSMITH)
Jun. 04 - Nijmegen, Netherlands - Doornroosje
Jun. 05 - Berlin, Germany - C-Club
Jun. 06 - Nurburg, Germany - Rock Am Ring
Jun. 07 - Nuremburg, Germany - Rock Im Park

Jun. 09 - London, UK - Scala (SOLD OUT)
Jun. 10 - Birmingham, UK - Academy 2 (SOLD OUT)
Jun. 12 - Manchester, UK - Gorilla (SOLD OUT)
Jun. 13 - Castle Donington, UK - Download Festival
Jun. 14 - Isle of Wight, UK - Isle of Wight Festival
Jun. 16 - Edinburgh, UK - Liquid Rooms (SOLD OUT / date changed from June 11th)

Jun. 19 - Nashville, TN - 3rd & Lindsley
Jun. 20 - Sparta, IL - Copperhead Music Festival
Jun. 21 - Pontiac, MI - The Crofoot
Jun. 24 - New York, NY - Mercury Lounge (SOLD OUT)
Jun. 27 - Saint-Ephrem, QC - Woodstock en Beauce
Jun. 28 - Kingston, ON - Ale House
Jul. 04 - Barrie, ON - Ranch Concert Hall (w/ THE TEA PARTY)
Jul. 05 - Thunder Bay, ON - Thunder Bay Blues Festival
Jul. 08 - Minneapolis, MN - Triple Rock
Jul. 09 - Chicago, IL - Bottom Lounge
Jul. 11 - Denver, CO - Marquis Theatre
Jul. 12 - Telluride, CO - The Ride Festival

Jul. 31 - Notodden, Norway - Notodden Blues Festival
Aug. 01 - Andalsnes, Norway - Raumarock Festival
Aug. 02 - Ostersund, Sweden - Storsjoyran Festival
Aug. 07 - Skanderborg, Denmark - Smukfest

View the tour flyer at http://bit.ly/1o6DFyd

GREAT WESTERN VALKYRIE is available to pre-order now on digisleeve CD and limited edition coloured vinyl at http://www.earache.com/rs14

The album is also available to pre-order now on iTunes, including five exclusive bonus tracks which are only available to those who pre-order the album, plus three instant grat tracks available to download on the following dates:

"Electric Man" - available now
"Open My Eyes" - available now
"Good Things" - May 17th

Pre-order GREAT WESTERN VALKYRIE now on iTunes at http://bit.ly/gwv-itunes

Watch RIVAL SONS's brand new music video for the track "Open My Eyes" at http://youtu.be/umrIUDOo-aM

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/EUROPEAN PUBLICIST - TALITA JENMAN
E-mail: talita@talita.info
Phone: +44(0)207 240 5002

RIVAL SONS USA PUBLICIST - JENNIE BODDY
E-mail: jennie@thefunstar.com

Thursday, May 01, 2014

SAVAGE MESSIAH TO HEADLINE UK'S MAMMOTHFEST

London metallers SAVAGE MESSIAH have been announced as headliners for this year's Mammothfest in the UK.

Mammothfest is Brighton's only dedicated metal festival, and is back for another year with headliners SAVAGE MESSIAH and MARTYR DEFILED, along with main support META-STASIS and INGESTED, with more bands due to be announced soon.  The festival takes place at Green Door Store in Brighton on 30th and 31st August.

SAVAGE MESSIAH frontman DAVE SILVER comments:

"We're really excited to announce that we'll be headlining this year's Mammothfest!  This will represent our first ever festival headlining set on English soil, and we shall be pulling out all the stops to make this an extra special event!  Make sure you get tickets early and support UK heavy metal, and let's make this one to remember!  We'll see you in the pit!!!"

Tickets for Mammothfest are available now at just £15 for the weekend for early buyers, with the price due to increase after the next set of acts are announced.  Get your tickets now at http://www.mammothmetalfestival.co.uk

View the Mammothfest flyer at http://bit.ly/1jlpmm8

See SAVAGE MESSIAH live at the following shows:

May 17 - San Antonio, Ibiza - Hard Rock Hell Road Trip
Jun. 28 - South Lanarkshire, UK - Les-Fest
Jul. 19 - Manchester, UK - SOS Festival
Aug. 16 - Kettering, UK - Alt-Fest
Aug. 30 - Brighton, UK - Mammothfest
Dec. 13 - London, UK - Underworld (w/ LAWNMOWER DETH, EVIL SCARECROW)

SAVAGE MESSIAH's new album, THE FATEFUL DARK, is out now worldwide.  Get the album on CD and vinyl from the Earache Webstore in Europe at http://webstore.earache.com/savage-messiah or in North America at http://uswebstore.earache.com/savage-messiah

Watch SAVAGE MESSIAH's new music video for the track "Hellblazer", featuring famed London contortionist PIXIE LE KNOT (GAME OF THRONES Season 3, THE DEVIL INSIDE), at http://youtu.be/qMLgbl7yU98

Get more SAVAGE MESSIAH news and info:

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/SavageMessiahMetal
Twitter - http://twitter.com/savagemessiah


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Phone: +1(323)418-1400 ext. 141

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E-mail: RabbleRouserPublicity@gmail.com
Phone: +1(917)929-2098

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