Monday, March 31, 2014

BLACKBERRY SMOKE ANNOUNCE OCTOBER UK TOUR

Hotly-tipped southern rock outfit, BLACKBERRY SMOKE have confirmed a string of UK shows for this Autumn.

The Atlanta-based outfit unleashed their UK debut album, 'The Whippoorwill' in February, gatecrashing the UK album chart at #30 and selling out their first UK tour even with a string of upgraded venues.  

The Guardian gave the album four out of five stars, and The Times similarly rated the live show, observing that the five-piece "brought a little bit of Georgia sunshine to a rainy night in London".  With both Classic Rock and MOJO magazines tipping the band for the top in 2014, tickets for these new shows are sure to be snapped up fast.

The new dates rack up as follows:

Wed 15th Oct - DUBLIN Academy
Thu 16th Oct - GLASGOW O2 ABC
Fri 17th Oct - MANCHESTER Ritz
Sun 19th Oct - LONDON O2 Shepherds Bush Empire
Tue 21st Oct - CAMBRIDGE Junction
Wed 22nd Oct - BIRMINGHAM Institute

Tickets go on pre-sale at 9am Wednesday 2nd April at http://blackberrysmoke.seetickets.com and on general sale from 9am Friday 4th April over at http://www.livenation.co.uk 

Vocalist and guitarist, Charlie Starr enthuses, "Our last European tour was just too damn short, so we can't wait to come back and play for the people who couldn't make it to the last shows."  Guitarist Paul Jackson underlines that, stating; "We had a blast in Europe on the last tour and can't wait to head back over for the Fall run.  The country and people were amazing and beautiful. So much excitement and great getting to hang and shake hands with everyone."

The UK edition of 'The Whippoorwill' album features three extra bonus tracks and can be picked up over at iTunes - http://bit.ly/bbsitunes.  Various special edition bundles are available from http://www.earache.com/bbs, including a selection of different coloured vinyl and an ultra-rare collector's wooden box-set that includes white vinyl signed by the band, a t-shirt and Blackberry Smoke shot glasses and playing cards.  

Check out this little 'Introduction to Blackberry Smoke' to see what all the fuss is about: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1L1lHiHOXFE

For further info or interview opportunities with BLACKBERRY SMOKE, contact michelle@cosanostrapr.com.  You can also point your mouse at the BLACKBERRY SMOKE online pages at;

Website: www.blackberrysmoke.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/blackberrysmoke
Twitter: www.twitter.com/blackberrysmoke

Friday, March 28, 2014

RIVAL SONS ANNOUNCE 'ELECTRIC MAN' DANCE COMPETITION

Fans of Long Beach rockers RIVAL SONS are being invited to show the band their dance skills, with the chance to win some very special prizes.

RIVAL SONS want you to submit a dance routine for their new track, "Electric Man", and upload it to YouTube for the world to see.  Dance in whatever style you like - either on your own or as a group - and the band will choose the winning routine and even attempt some of your dance moves as a thank you.

The winning entry will receive a special prize package consisting of a RIVAL SONS Record Store Day 7" vinyl, a signed copy of the new album, GREAT WESTERN VALKYRIE (when it's released), and a RIVAL SONS t-shirt, plus tickets to the nearest show to you this year with a meet and greet (transport and accommodation not included).

RIVAL SONS drummer MICHAEL MILEY comments:

"I'm a rhythm man; I believe that music is meant to be felt in the body.  I am totally in support and excited about people getting involved and displaying their feelings with an Electric Man dance routine.  I'm really looking forward to seeing the entries.  Dance as if no one is watching, except we will be."

RIVAL SONS guitarist SCOTT HOLIDAY adds:

"If I saw an organised dance routine to Electric Man on tour this summer, it would make my year.  Bring on the hand jive, baby!"

To enter the competition, simply upload your dance routine to YouTube with the title "Rival Sons Electric Man Dance Competition" and post the video on the band's Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/rivalsons) or Tweet it to the band (@rivalsons).  The competition deadline is Record Store Day, April 19th.  To qualify, you must also include the following text in the video description:

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Pre-order "Great Western Valkyrie" now:
Signed CD/Vinyl/Box set - http://www.earache.com/rs14
iTunes - http://bit.ly/gwv-itunes
Amazon - http://bit.ly/greatwesternvalkyrie
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Get started on your video now by downloading the track "Electric Man" from iTunes at http://bit.ly/1pzVXEt

View the competition flyer at http://bit.ly/1maKxXJ

RIVAL SONS' new album, 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 bonus tracks plus three instant grat tracks available on the following dates:

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

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

Listen to preview clips from the full album, including bonus tracks, at http://youtu.be/4nEextIwbCc

New photo to use of the band in the studio: http://bit.ly/1ebF0yb

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

MASSIVE: FREE DEBUT ALBUM 'FULL THROTTLE' WITH CLASSIC ROCK MAGAZINE

The UK's Classic Rock magazine is offering up a very special treat for its readers this month by including a copy of Aussie rockers MASSIVE's high-octane debut album completely free with every issue.

Available now from all good newsagents across the UK, the new issue of Classic Rock features a free covermount CD featuring all eleven balls-to-the-wall tracks from FULL THROTTLE, giving established fans and newcomers alike the chance to rock out well ahead of the album's official release date on July 21st.

MASSIVE frontman BRAD MARR comments:

"Classic Rock is one of the few music mags that all of us in Massive read on a religious basis.  When we were asked whether we'd be up for having Full Throttle available as a cover mount giveaway, there was only one answer - fuck yeah man, make that happen for sure!"

To get your free copy of MASSIVE's debut album FULL THROTTLE, pick up the latest issue of Classic Rock from your nearest newsagent, or purchase the magazine online at http://bit.ly/O4seY6

FULL THROTTLE is also available to pre-order now from the Earache Webstore on CD, as well as limited edition vinyl in the following colours and quantities:

100 - Ghost White Marble
200 - Hot Rod Red & Yellow
300 - Massive Pink
400 - Black

Pre-order FULL THROTTLE now on CD and vinyl in Europe at http://webstore.earache.com/massive or in North America at http://uswebstore.earache.com/massive

MASSIVE explain what rocks their world: http://youtu.be/3iRgbXC-f6U

Watch MASSIVE's music video for the track "One By One" at http://youtu.be/XDmzOgGyWy4

"One By One" is also available now on iTunes at http://bit.ly/1fO36f9 and on Spotify at http://spoti.fi/1hhjskf

MASSIVE are BRAD MARR (vocals, guitar), BEN LAGUDA (vocals, lead guitar), AIDAN MCGARRIGLE (backing vocals, bass) and JARROD MEDWIN (backing vocals, drums).

View some photos of the band at http://bit.ly/1cnct4V

Get more MASSIVE news and info:

Official site - http://www.massiveoz.com
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/MassiveOz
Twitter - http://twitter.com/MassiveOz
Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/MassiveOz


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E-mail: emma@earache.com

Thursday, March 27, 2014

BONDED BY BLOOD ANNOUNCE UK TOUR DATES

Pomona, California's BONDED BY BLOOD have announced a string of headlining UK dates, following their upcoming European tour with classic thrashers HIRAX.

Due to kick off on May 18th in London, the UK tour features support from FLAYED DISCIPLE and SEPREVATION.

BONDED BY BLOOD bassist JESSIE SANCHEZ comments:

"We're very excited to announce that we will be returning to the UK for a short headlining tour.  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!!!"

Don't miss BONDED BY BLOOD on tour in the UK and Europe at the following shows:

BONDED BY BLOOD w/ HIRAX, NUCLEAR, METHEDRAS, CRESCENT
Apr. 25 - Madrid, Spain - Caracol
Apr. 26 - Barroselas, Portugal - SWR Festival
Apr. 27 - Almeria, Spain - Sala Jala Jala
Apr. 28 - Bilbao, Spain - Santana 27 Black
Apr. 29 - Badalona, Spain - Estraperlo Club
Apr. 30 - Toulouse, France - Terre Blanque
May 01 - Nantes, France - Le Ferailleur
May 02 - Montpellier, France - Secret Place
May 03 - Florence, Italy - Uh! Fest
May 04 - Brescia, Italy - Circolo Colony
May 05 - Rome, Italy - Traffic Club
May 06 - Bologna, Italy - Freakout
May 07 - Skofja Loka, Slovenia - Pri Rdeci Ostrigi
May 08 - Vienna, Austria - Metal Escape
May 09 - Cottbus, Germany - Gladhouse
May 10 - Essen, Germany - Turock
May 11 - Darmstadt, Germany - Steinbruch Theatre
May 12 - Brno, Czech Republic - Melodka Club
May 13 - Hamburg, Germany - Bambi Galore
May 14 - Munich, Germany - Feierwerk
May 15 - Arnhem, Netherlands - Willemeen
May 16 - Sneek, Netherlands - Het Bolwerk
May 17 - Leffinge, Belgium - Huggins Awakening Fest

View the European tour flyer at http://bit.ly/1cKcy8t

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 in North America at http://uswebstore.earache.com/bonded-by-blood

THE AFTERMATH is also available now 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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E-mail: emma@earache.com

USA NATIONAL PRESS - NIKKI LAW
E-mail: nikki.law@centurymedia.com
Phone: +1(323)418-1400 ext. 141

USA TOUR PRESS - CHRIS PACIFICO
E-mail: RabbleRouserPublicity@gmail.com
Phone: +1(917)929-2098

Friday, March 21, 2014

THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT COVER OASIS & BLUR ON RSD14 EXCLUSIVE VINYL

Britain's best loved rock 'n' roll band, THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT, have announced an exclusive vinyl to celebrate this year's Record Store Day in the UK, paying tribute to two legendary British acts.

Recorded during sessions at the famous Abbey Road Studios in February, the limited edition 7" vinyl features covers of "Up in the Sky" by OASIS and "Tender" by BLUR.  The Record Store Day exclusive release will be available at independent record stores around the UK on April 19th.

View the flyer for the limited edition Record Store Day vinyl at http://bit.ly/1diDNay

Founded in 2007, Record Store Day takes place on the third Saturday of April each year, bringing together artists and independently-owned record stores to celebrate the art of music.  Special vinyl and CD releases and various promotional products are made exclusively for the day and sold in independent stores around the world.

For more information and to see which stores are participating in Record Store Day UK, head to http://www.recordstoreday.co.uk

THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT's self-titled debut album is out now, having stormed into the charts at number 12 on its release in September 2013.  Get the album in Europe on CD, vinyl and cassette tape at http://www.earache.com/ttm

The album is also available now on iTunes, including two bonus tracks, at http://bit.ly/ttm-itunes

Watch the band's music video for the song "Midnight Black" at http://youtu.be/xitA0g63QlQ

Don't miss THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT on tour now in Europe:

Mar. 21 - Stockholm, Sweden - Byggarsalen
Mar. 22 - Linkoping, Sweden - Arenabolaget
Mar. 23 - Malmo, Sweden - Babel
Mar. 26 - Hamburg, Germany - St. Pauli Rock Cafe
Mar. 27 - Berlin, Germany - White Trash
Mar. 28 - Dresden, Germany - Puschkin
Mar. 29 - Poznan, Poland - Minoga
Mar. 31 - Prague, Czech Republic - Lucerna Music Bar
Apr. 01 - Munich, Germany - Backstage
Apr. 02 - Zurich, Switzerland - Viadukt

Apr. 21 - Lincoln, UK - Engine Shed
Apr. 22 - Wolverhampton, UK - Wulfrun Hall
Apr. 23 - Manchester, UK - Academy 2
Apr. 25 - Glasgow, UK - Queen Margaret Union
Apr. 26 - Aberdeen, UK - The Lemon Tree
Apr. 27 - Newcastle, UK - Newcastle University
Apr. 28 - Leeds, UK - Leeds Metropolitan University
Apr. 30 - London, UK - Shepherd's Bush Empire
May 01 - Oxford, UK - O2 Academy
May 02 - Portsmouth, UK - Pyramid Centre
May 03 - Cardiff, UK - Cardiff University Great Hall

May 07 - Brussels, Belgium - AB Club
May 08 - Cologne, Germany - Blue Shell
May 09 - Frankfurt, Germany - Zoom
May 10 - Nyon, Switzerland - La Parenthese
May 12 - Stuttgart, Germany - Keller Club
May 14 - Paris, France - Le Nouveau Casino
May 15 - Roubaix, France - La Cave au Poetes
May 16 - Dordrecht, Netherlands - Bibelot Power Stage
May 17 - Haarlem, Netherlands - Patronaat

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

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


PRESS - BARBARA CHARONE AT MBC PR
E-mail: bc@mbcpr.com

REGIONAL RADIO - STEVE DINWOODIE
E-mail: steve.raisedonradio@tinyworld.co.uk

NATIONAL RADIO & TV - JULIAN SPEAR
E-mail: julian@turnerspear.com

RIVAL SONS ANNOUNCE RECORD STORE DAY UK EXCLUSIVE VINYL

Long Beach, California's RIVAL SONS have announced an exclusive vinyl to celebrate this year's Record Store Day in the UK.

The limited edition release will come on 7" green vinyl, and will feature two brand new recordings - "Electric Man" and "Belle Starr" - both of which are set to appear on the band's highly-anticipated new album, GREAT WESTERN VALKYRIE, due to be released on June 6th in Europe, June 9th in the UK and June 10th in the USA.

RIVAL SONS guitarist SCOTT HOLIDAY comments:

"Ever since this band started we've been very focused on releasing everything we do on vinyl and making sure it's a special kind of presentation in this format.  At home that's pretty much all I listen to (vinyl), so I'm pretty focused about how we do it.  As many have, we've also made it a point to always contribute something extra cool to RSD (Record Store Day).  Last year for RSD we did one of my all-time favorite releases (of ours) - the Manifest Destiny limited edition on 10" picture disc.

"This year we had to approach the Record Store Day release very differently; being as our record comes out a month after RSD we had to treat it a little more like an 'advance' to the album.  So if you can get your hands on one of these (dry limited release) you'll get an advance peep into our new record on a limited 7" green vinyl - featuring two of our very favorite tunes off the LP, which in my opinion is the coolest way to introduce the sound of the new album (Great Western Valkyrie).  Just remember…records are for listening, not displaying on shelves or hoarding fifteen copies, and then selling 'em later for 10x the amount.  That's lame.  Buy one and listen till your heart's content.  Spread the love."

View the flyer for the limited edition RIVAL SONS Record Store Day vinyl at http://bit.ly/1eZmPZv

Founded in 2007, Record Store Day takes place on the third Saturday of April each year, bringing together artists and independently-owned record stores to celebrate the art of music.  Special vinyl and CD releases and various promotional products are made exclusively for the day and sold in independent stores around the world.

For more information and to see which stores are participating in Record Store Day UK, head to http://www.recordstoreday.co.uk

RIVAL SONS' new album, GREAT WESTERN VALKYRIE, was recorded with producer DAVE COBB at LCS Studios in Nashville earlier this year.  The album is available to pre-order now on digi-sleeve CD and limited edition coloured vinyl.

Pre-order GREAT WESTERN VALKYRIE now at http://www.earache.com/rs14

The album is also available to pre-order now on iTunes, including five bonus tracks, plus three instant grat tracks available on the following dates:

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

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

Listen to preview clips from the full album now, including bonus tracks, at http://youtu.be/4nEextIwbCc

New photo to use of the band in the studio: http://bit.ly/1ebF0yb

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

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

OCEANO KICK OFF CO-HEADLINING U.S. TOUR WITH BROKEN HOPE TONIGHT

Chicago's OCEANO are due to kick off a co-headlining US tour with BROKEN HOPE tonight - Tuesday, March 18th - in Phoenix, Arizona.

The Best in Brutality tour will be heading around North America with support from FALLUJAH, RIVERS OF NIHIL and KUBLAI KHAN, however OCEANO will not be performing on the Canadian dates, and will instead be headlining a number of separate US shows.

Don't miss OCEANO on tour at the following shows:

OCEANO w/ BROKEN HOPE, FALLUJAH, RIVERS OF NIHIL, KUBLAI KHAN
Mar. 18 - Phoenix, AZ - Joe's Grotte
Mar. 19 - Pomona, CA - The Glass House
Mar. 20 - West Hollywood, CA - Whisky A Go Go
Mar. 21 - Las Vegas, NV - Southern Nevada Sports Center
Mar. 22 - Yucaipa, CA - Paradigm Venue
Mar. 23 - San Francisco, CA - DNA Lounge
Mar. 24 - Reno, NV - Jub Jubs
Mar. 25 - Portland, OR - Branx
Mar. 27 - Richland, WA - Rays *
Mar. 29 - Fargo, ND - New Direction *
Mar. 31 - Sauk Rapids, MN - Bubba's *
Apr. 01 - Minneapolis, MN - Skyway Theater
Apr. 02 - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave Bar
Apr. 03 - Des Moines, IA - Vaudeville Mews
Apr. 04 - Joliet, IL - Mojoe's
Apr. 07 - Pittsburgh, PA - The Smiling Moose *
Apr. 09 - Buffalo, NY - The Waiting Room *
Apr. 10 - Albany, NY - Bogies *
Apr. 12 - Springfield, VA - Empire
Apr. 13 - Wilmington, DE - Mojo 13
Apr. 15 - Reading, PA - Reverb
Apr. 16 - New York, NY - Gramercy Theatre
Apr. 17 - Worcester, MA - NEMF
Apr. 18 - Cleveland, OH - The Agora Ballroom
Apr. 19 - Columbus, OH - Alrosa Villa

* OCEANO headlining show

View the tour flyer at http://bit.ly/1cVwG7i

For tickets and more information, head to http://www.bestinbrutality.com

OCEANO's latest album, INCISIONS, was released in October 2013 and is available now worldwide.  Get the album in North America at http://uswebstore.earache.com/oceano or in Europe at http://webstore.earache.com/oceano

INCISIONS is also available now on iTunes at http://bit.ly/19k4hiM

Get more OCEANO news and info:

Facebook - http://facebook.com/oceanometal
Twitter - http://twitter.com/oceanometal


USA NATIONAL PRESS - JON PEBSWORTH
E-mail: jon.pebsworth@centurymedia.com
Phone: +1(323)418-1400 ext. 147

USA TOUR PRESS - CHRIS PACIFICO
E-mail: RabbleRouserPublicity@gmail.com
Phone: +1(917)929-2098

Monday, March 17, 2014

RIVAL SONS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM 'GREAT WESTERN VALKYRIE'

Long Beach, California's RIVAL SONS have revealed the title of their forthcoming new album as GREAT WESTERN VALKYRIE.

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.

RIVAL SONS frontman JAY BUCHANAN comments:

"Every time we set out to make a record, the experience ends up being some of the old and some of the new.  Same studio, same town, same on-spot writing/recording process with the same guys.  Actually, not the same guys; we have a new bass player in Dave Beste, and we had my buddy Ikey Owens (THE MARS VOLTA, JACK WHITE) throw down some craziness on keys while he was in town.

"I'd like to think we became a little bit more of ourselves making this record and that the selection of influences has broadened a bit.  I thoroughly enjoyed watching Miley during the recording; I believe his playing on this record is his most lyrical and musical yet and that's probably a direct reflection of Beste's fresh blood in the mix.  Speaking of Beste, whoa.  Thunder from his hands all over this album.  I think Scott really expanded his approach in these songs and you can definitely hear it in the moodier tracks, while on the hot tracks you can hear him forcing his aviary of Firebirds to drink moonshine.  Dangerous.  There are some serious house burners on GWV but there are also a couple where thesis dictated more subtlety from the arrangement.

"My performance?  I think it's more of the same on my end, but Cobb did tell me that my finest performances were given in these sessions, but what the fuck does he know?  They say the truth is in the taste - I'd say this record is the filthy magazine hidden in the hymnal."

View the GREAT WESTERN VALKYRIE album artwork at http://bit.ly/PIkTiA

GREAT WESTERN VALKYRIE is available to pre-order now on digi-sleeve CD and limited edition coloured vinyl, as well as an ultra-limited box set including the following:

* Double LP on limited clear vinyl with etched fourth side
* Signed band photo insert
* Custom vinyl slipmat
* 5 bonus track CD
* Album cover t-shirt
* Woven throw blanket
* Album presentation box

Pre-order GREAT WESTERN VALKYRIE now at http://www.earache.com/rs14

The album is also available to pre-order now on iTunes, including five bonus tracks and three instant grat tracks, at http://bit.ly/gwv-itunes

View a photo of the band in the studio: http://bit.ly/1ebF0yb

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

Friday, March 14, 2014

RIVAL SONS INTRODUCE NEW BASSIST DAVE BESTE

Rival Sons, who recently finished work on their fourth full-length album at LCS Studios in Nashville, have announced the addition of DAVE BESTE as an official member of the band, taking up position on bass.

Originally from Lincoln, Nebraska, DAVE BESTE moved to Los Angeles in 2000 to pursue music professionally, and has previously performed with the likes of MAROON 5 and ROCCO DELUCA AND THE BURDEN among others.  BESTE has been touring with RIVAL SONS since last August following the departure of ROBIN EVERHART, and plays on the band's new album, due to be released this summer on Earache Records.

RIVAL SONS frontman JAY BUCHANAN comments:

"Personnel change in a band this tight can be a very worried thing.  Suddenly, you have to reprogram yourself from hearing and doing things in a familiar way in order to move forward, sink into and appreciate the new.  That 'new' is Dave Beste and he's been completely killing it.  A close friend of mine for many years, Beste committed wholeheartedly to helping us out when we were in a tight spot and it didn't take long to see that the fit couldn't be more natural.  Also, I can't wait for people to hear his playing on this new record because he delivered in spades.  So, now it is official.  Bonafide.  Dave Beste is a Rival Son."

DAVE BESTE comments:

"I'm thrilled to be joining Rival Sons as a member.  Getting to travel with your buddies and play in a band you already dig is a really special thing.  I couldn't be happier they asked me to join them in this endeavor."

View a photo of new RIVAL SONS bassist DAVE BESTE at http://bit.ly/1qDapiy

View a photo of the band in the studio at http://bit.ly/1o1rdxt

Get RIVAL SONS music and merch in Europe at http://webstore.earache.com/rival-sons or in North America at http://uswebstore.earache.com/rival-sons

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

Thursday, March 13, 2014

THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT KICK OFF EUROPEAN TOUR TONIGHT

Britain's best loved rock 'n' roll band, THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT, are due to kick off a European headlining tour tonight - Thursday, March 13th - in Den Bosch, the Netherlands.

The band are taking their award-winning brand of rock 'n' roll around the continent in support of their critically-acclaimed debut album, including what will be their biggest headline show ever at London's Shepherd's Bush Empire on April 30th.

Watch a tour video from the band at http://youtu.be/U7iheu7n97M

THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT's self-titled debut album stormed into the UK album charts at number 12 on its release in September 2013, and since then the band have gone from strength to strength, selling out concert venues around the UK and Europe.

Don't miss THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT live on tour at the following shows:

Mar. 13 - Den Bosch, Netherlands - W2
Mar. 14 - Osnabruck, Germany - Bastard Club
Mar. 15 - Copenhagen, Denmark - BETA
Mar. 17 - Oslo, Norway - John Dee
Mar. 18 - Stavanger, Norway - Folken
Mar. 19 - Bergen, Norway - Garage
Mar. 21 - Stockholm, Sweden - Byggarsalen
Mar. 22 - Linkoping, Sweden - Arenabolaget
Mar. 23 - Malmo, Sweden - Babel
Mar. 26 - Hamburg, Germany - St. Pauli Rock Cafe
Mar. 27 - Berlin, Germany - White Trash
Mar. 28 - Dresden, Germany - Puschkin
Mar. 29 - Poznan, Poland - Minoga
Mar. 31 - Prague, Czech Republic - Lucerna Music Bar
Apr. 01 - Munich, Germany - Backstage
Apr. 02 - Zurich, Switzerland - Viadukt

Apr. 21 - Lincoln, UK - Engine Shed
Apr. 22 - Wolverhampton, UK - Wulfrun Hall
Apr. 23 - Manchester, UK - Academy 2
Apr. 25 - Glasgow, UK - Queen Margaret Union
Apr. 26 - Aberdeen, UK - The Lemon Tree
Apr. 27 - Newcastle, UK - Newcastle University
Apr. 28 - Leeds, UK - Leeds Metropolitan University
Apr. 30 - London, UK - Shepherd's Bush Empire
May 01 - Oxford, UK - O2 Academy
May 02 - Portsmouth, UK - Pyramid Centre
May 03 - Cardiff, UK - Cardiff University Great Hall

May 07 - Brussels, Belgium - AB Club
May 08 - Cologne, Germany - Blue Shell
May 09 - Frankfurt, Germany - Zoom
May 10 - Nyon, Switzerland - La Parenthese
May 12 - Stuttgart, Germany - Keller Club
May 14 - Paris, France - Le Nouveau Casino
May 15 - Roubaix, France - La Cave au Poetes
May 16 - Dordrecht, Netherlands - Bibelot Power Stage
May 17 - Haarlem, Netherlands - Patronaat

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

THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT's self-titled debut album is available now in Europe on CD, vinyl LP including two bonus tracks, and cassette tape.  Get the album now at http://www.earache.com/ttm

The album is also available now on iTunes, including two bonus tracks, at http://bit.ly/ttm-itunes

Watch THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT's music video for the song "Midnight Black" at http://youtu.be/xitA0g63QlQ

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


UK & EUROPEAN PRESS - DAN TOBIN
E-mail: hailsatan@earache.com
Phone: +44(0)7534 075825

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

BONDED BY BLOOD ANNOUNCE EUROPEAN TOUR WITH HIRAX

BONDED BY BLOOD have confirmed a European tour with classic Californian thrashers HIRAX.

The "Metal Apocalypse Tour" kicks off on April 25th in Madrid, Spain, and also features NUCLEAR, METHEDRAS and CRESCENT.

BONDED BY BLOOD frontman MAURO GONZALEZ comments:

"It has been a year since we last had the pleasure of playing for our heavy metal maniacs overseas and we look forward to returning with the legendary HIRAX.  Can't wait to see old friends and make new fans!  Keep your eyes open for a date near you and get ready to party!"

See BONDED BY BLOOD on tour with HIRAX at the following shows:

Apr. 25 - Madrid, Spain - Caracol
Apr. 26 - Barroselas, Portugal - SWR Festival
Apr. 27 - Almeria, Spain - Sala Jala Jala
Apr. 28 - Bilbao, Spain - Santana 27 Black
Apr. 29 - Badalona, Spain - Estraperlo Club
Apr. 30 - Toulouse, France - Terre Blanque
May 01 - Nantes, France - Le Ferailleur
May 02 - Montpellier, France - Secret Place
May 03 - Florence, Italy - Uh! Fest
May 04 - Brescia, Italy - Circolo Colony
May 05 - Rome, Italy - Traffic Club
May 06 - Bologna, Italy - Freakout
May 07 - Skofja Loka, Slovenia - Pri Rdeci Ostrigi
May 08 - Vienna, Austria - Metal Escape
May 09 - Cottbus, Germany - Gladhouse
May 10 - Essen, Germany - Turock
May 11 - Darmstadt, Germany - Steinbruch Theatre
May 12 - Brno, Czech Republic - Melodka Club
May 13 - Hamburg, Germany - Bambi Galore
May 14 - Munich, Germany - Feierwerk
May 15 - Arnhem, Netherlands - Willemeen
May 16 - Sneek, Netherlands - Het Bolwerk
May 17 - Leffinge, Belgium - Huggins Awakening Fest

View the tour flyer at http://bit.ly/1cKcy8t

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 in North America at http://uswebstore.earache.com/bonded-by-blood

THE AFTERMATH is also available on iTunes at http://bit.ly/LObJrg

Watch BONDED BY BLOOD's music video for the track, "Crawling in the Shadows", at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvxQAhNRpDs

Get more BONDED BY BLOOD news and info:

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


USA NATIONAL PRESS - NIKKI LAW
E-mail: nikki.law@centurymedia.com
Phone: +1(323)418-1400 ext. 141

USA TOUR PRESS - CHRIS PACIFICO
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Phone: +1(917)929-2098

EARACHE PRESS
E-mail: emma@earache.com

Monday, March 10, 2014

SAVAGE MESSIAH: 'THE FATEFUL DARK' OUT NOW IN EUROPE

THE FATEFUL DARK, the highly-anticipated new album from London metallers SAVAGE MESSIAH, is out now in Europe.  The album will be released on March 18th in the USA and April 7th in the UK.

The follow-up to 2012's PLAGUE OF CONSCIENCE was recorded at Grindstone Studios in Suffolk, England with producer SCOTT ATKINS (AMON AMARTH, SYLOSIS, BEHEMOTH) and features artwork created by PETER SALLAI (SABATON).

THE FATEFUL DARK is available now from the Earache Webstore on CD with an exclusive bonus disc featuring three cover tracks, and is also available on limited edition coloured vinyl LP in the following quantities and colours:

100 - Iconocaust Clear
200 - Hellblazer (Red & Yellow Splatter)
300 - Cross of Babylon (Transparent Red)
400 - Black

All vinyl orders of THE FATEFUL DARK also include a bonus 10" vinyl featuring four cover tracks.

Get THE FATEFUL DARK now from the Earache Webstore in Europe at http://webstore.earache.com/savage-messiah

THE FATEFUL DARK is also available now in Europe on iTunes, including three bonus tracks, at http://bit.ly/fatefuldarkitunes

Listen to THE FATEFUL DARK in it's entirety on YouTube at http://bit.ly/1fQmpd6

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

Don't miss SAVAGE MESSIAH on tour:

Mar. 13 - Pwllheli, UK - Hammerfest
Apr. 19 - Norwich, UK - Thrashersaurus Festival
May 14-21 - San Antonio, Ibiza - Hard Rock Hell Road Trip
Aug. 16 - Kettering, UK - Alt-Fest

Get more SAVAGE MESSIAH news and info:

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


USA NATIONAL PRESS - NIKKI LAW
E-mail: nikki.law@centurymedia.com
Phone: +1(323)418-1400 ext. 141

USA TOUR PRESS - CHRIS PACIFICO
E-mail: RabbleRouserPublicity@gmail.com
Phone: +1(917)929-2098

EARACHE PRESS
E-mail: emma@earache.com

Friday, March 07, 2014

DIAMOND PLATE ANNOUNCE U.S. TOUR WITH HATCHET

Chicago metal trio DIAMOND PLATE have confirmed a US tour with Bay Area thrashers HATCHET.

The "America Under Plague" tour kicks off in Tulsa, Oklahoma on April 11th, just days after DIAMOND PLATE wrap up their current five-week US tour with EAST OF THE WALL.  Also appearing on the America Under Plague tour are Colorado power metallers CELLADOR.

DIAMOND PLATE comment:

"Back in the early days of us playing shows in Chicago, Hatchet would always be the band from California that we looked forward to bringing out to our scene the most.  They even played Konrad's 18th birthday show.  Years later, we're pumped to finally hit the road with our friends and bring heavy music to new scenes across the USA.  The road for Diamond Plate doesn't end in 2014!"

Don't miss DIAMOND PLATE on tour at the following shows:

DIAMOND PLATE w/ EAST OF THE WALL
Mar. 07 - Knoxville, TN - The Bowery
Mar. 09 - Orlando, FL - Uncle Lou's Entertainment Hall
Mar. 10 - Jacksonville, FL - Jack Rabbits
Mar. 11 - Hattiesburg, NC - The Tavern
Mar. 12 - New Orleans, LA - Siberia
Mar. 14 - Austin, TX - SXSW
Mar. 15 - Oklahoma City, OK - Leon's Lounge
Mar. 16 - Albuquerque, NM - The Jam Spot
Mar. 17 - Phoenix, AZ - Yucca
Mar. 18 - Anaheim, CA - Mirror Image Studios
Mar. 19 - Reno, NV - Jub Jub's
Mar. 20 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Bar Deluxe
Mar. 21 - South Tahoe, CA - Rojo's Tavern
Mar. 23 - Portland, OR - Rotture
Mar. 24 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon
Mar. 25 - Spokane, WA - Checkerboard Bar
Mar. 27 - Great Falls, MT - Machinery Row
Mar. 29 - Billings, MT - The Railyard
Mar. 30 - Denver, CO - Bluebird Theater
Mar. 31 - Lincoln, NE - Vega
Apr. 01 - Saint Louis, MO - Fubar
Apr. 02 - Chicago, IL - Cobra Lounge
Apr. 03 - Warren, MI - The Ritz
Apr. 04 - Akron, OH - Annabell's
Apr. 05 - Buffalo, NY - Broadway Joe's
Apr. 06 - Syracuse, NY - Mac's Mad Art Bar

DIAMOND PLATE w/ HATCHET, CELLADOR
Apr. 11 - Tulsa, OK - Downtown Lounge
Apr. 12 - Del City, OK - The Chameleon Room
Apr. 13 - McKinney, TX - The Boiler Room
Apr. 15 - Plano, TX - Scout Bar
Apr. 18 - Big Spring, TX - Sugars Bar
Apr. 22 - Las Vegas, NV - The Dive Bar
Apr. 23 - Phoenix, AZ - Club Red
Apr. 24 - Fullerton, CA - The Slidebar
Apr. 26 - Walnut Creek, CA - Red House Live
Apr. 30 - Sparks, NV - The Alley
May 01 - Salt Lake City, UT - Burt's Tiki Lounge
May 02 - Denver, CO - Moon Room

View the America Under Plague tour flyer at http://bit.ly/O28BAj

Get DIAMOND PLATE's new album, PULSE, on CD in the USA from CM Distro at http://bit.ly/176xt2F or get the album on iTunes at http://bit.ly/1dPuJ73

Watch DIAMOND PLATE's music video for the track "Dance With Reality" at http://youtu.be/awMKsnoyB_4

View a photo of DIAMOND PLATE at http://bit.ly/1lpx68T

Get more DIAMOND PLATE news and info at:

Official site - http://www.diamondplateband.com
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/diamondplate1
Twitter - http://twitter.com/diamondplate1


USA NATIONAL PRESS - NIKKI LAW
E-mail: nikki.law@centurymedia.com
Phone: +1(323)418-1400 ext. 141

USA TOUR PRESS - CHRIS PACIFICO
E-mail: RabbleRouserPublicity@gmail.com
Phone: +1(917)929-2098

SAVAGE MESSIAH GIVE AWAY LAST ALBUM FOR FREE ON BITTORRENT

London metallers SAVAGE MESSIAH are giving away their last album for free, ahead of the release of their new album, THE FATEFUL DARK.

PLAGUE OF CONSCIENCE was originally released in 2012 and is available now on BitTorrent, with the first three tracks available instantly and the full album available after entering your e-mail address.  Download PLAGUE OF CONSCIENCE now for free on BitTorrent at http://bit.ly/1pUsKqI

SAVAGE MESSIAH's new album, THE FATEFUL DARK, is due to be released on March 10th in Europe, March 18th in the USA and April 7th in the UK.

The album is available to pre-order now from the Earache Webstore on CD with an exclusive bonus disc featuring three cover tracks, and is also available on limited edition coloured vinyl LP in the following quantities and colours:

100 - Iconocaust Clear
200 - Hellblazer (Red & Yellow Splatter)
300 - Cross of Babylon (Transparent Red)
400 - Black

All vinyl orders of THE FATEFUL DARK also include a bonus 10" vinyl featuring four cover tracks.  See an image of the different vinyl colours at http://bit.ly/1fLMZCD

Pre-order THE FATEFUL DARK now from the Earache Webstore in Europe at http://webstore.earache.com/savage-messiah or in North America at http://uswebstore.earache.com/savage-messiah

THE FATEFUL DARK is also available to pre-order now on iTunes, including three bonus tracks and three instant grat tracks, at http://bit.ly/fatefuldarkitunes

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

Don't miss SAVAGE MESSIAH on tour:

Mar. 07 - Manchester, UK - Sound Control
Mar. 08 - Wolverhampton, UK - Slade Rooms
Mar. 13 - Pwllheli, UK - Hammerfest
Apr. 19 - Norwich, UK - Thrashersaurus Festival
May 14-21 - San Antonio, Ibiza - Hard Rock Hell Road Trip
Aug. 16 - Kettering, UK - Alt-Fest

Get more SAVAGE MESSIAH news and info:

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


USA NATIONAL PRESS - NIKKI LAW
E-mail: nikki.law@centurymedia.com
Phone: +1(323)418-1400 ext. 141

USA TOUR PRESS - CHRIS PACIFICO
E-mail: RabbleRouserPublicity@gmail.com
Phone: +1(917)929-2098

EARACHE PRESS
E-mail: emma@earache.com

Thursday, March 06, 2014

THE BROWNING KICK OFF EUROPEAN TOUR WITH CHELSEA GRIN TONIGHT

THE BROWNING are due to kick off a European tour with CHELSEA GRIN tonight - Thursday, March 6th - in Munich, Germany.

The band will be trekking around Europe in support of their latest album, HYPERNOVA, just one day after wrapping up a US tour.  Also appearing on the European dates are MORE THAN A THOUSAND and SILENT SCREAMS.

Don't miss THE BROWNING on tour in Europe at the following shows:

THE BROWNING w/ CHELSEA GRIN, MORE THAN A THOUSAND, SILENT SCREAMS
Mar. 06 - Munich, Germany - Backstage
Mar. 07 - Vienna, Austria - Arena
Mar. 08 - Trondheim, Norway - Trondheim Metal Fest
Mar. 09 - Hannover, Germany - Musikzentrum
Mar. 10 - Berlin, Germany - Magnet
Mar. 11 - Gothenburg, Sweden - Sticky Fingers
Mar. 12 - Stockholm, Sweden - Arena Satelliten
Mar. 13 - Hamburg, Germany - Markthalle
Mar. 14 - Rotterdam, Netherlands - Baroeg
Mar. 15 - Manchester, UK - Sound Control
Mar. 16 - Cardiff, UK - Clwb Ifor Bach
Mar. 17 - Glasgow, UK - Cathouse
Mar. 18 - Wolverhampton, UK - Civic Hall
Mar. 19 - Southampton, UK - Joiners
Mar. 20 - London, UK - Underworld
Mar. 21 - Brussels, Belgium - Magasin 4
Mar. 22 - Cologne, Germany - Underground
Mar. 23 - Trier, Germany - Exhaus
Mar. 24 - Paris, France - Glazart
Mar. 26 - Romagnano Sesia, Italy - RnR Arena
Mar. 27 - Aarau, Switzerland - Kiff
Mar. 28 - Leipzig, Germany - Conne Island
Mar. 29 - Karlsruhe, Germany - Stadtmitte

View the tour flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/thebrowning_eu2014.jpg

THE BROWNING's new album, HYPERNOVA, is out now worldwide.  The album was recorded at Planet Red Studios in Richmond, Virginia with producer ANDREAS MAGNUSSON (THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, IMPENDING DOOM).

Get the album now from the Earache Webstore in Europe at http://webstore.earache.com/the-browning or in North America at http://uswebstore.earache.com/the-browning

HYPERNOVA is also available on iTunes, including two exclusive bonus tracks, at http://bit.ly/16w079n

Watch THE BROWNING's music video for the track "Fifth Kind" at http://youtu.be/RgB-uzpCsDg

Get more news and info from THE BROWNING:

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/TheBrowningOfficial
Twitter - http://twitter.com/thebrowningband


UK PRESS - THE NOISE CARTEL
E-mail: adam@thenoisecartel.com

USA NATIONAL PRESS - JON PEBSWORTH
E-mail: jon.pebsworth@centurymedia.com
Phone: +1(323)418-1400 ext. 147

USA TOUR PRESS - CHRIS PACIFICO
E-mail: RabbleRouserPublicity@gmail.com
Phone: +1(917)929-2098

Monday, March 03, 2014

SAVAGE MESSIAH PREMIERE NEW TRACK 'HAMMERED DOWN' VIA DECIBEL

London metallers SAVAGE MESSIAH have premiered a new track from their upcoming album, THE FATEFUL DARK, which is due to be released on March 10th in Europe via Earache Records and on March 18th in the USA via Century Media/Earache Records.

Listen to the new track "Hammered Down" now via Decibel Magazine at http://www.decibelmagazine.com/featured/streaming-savage-messiah-hammered-down

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

THE FATEFUL DARK is available to pre-order now from the Earache Webstore on CD with an exclusive bonus disc featuring three cover tracks, and is also available on limited edition coloured vinyl LP in the following quantities and colours:

100 - Iconocaust Clear
200 - Hellblazer (Red & Yellow Splatter)
300 - Cross of Babylon (Transparent Red)
400 - Black

All vinyl orders of THE FATEFUL DARK also include a bonus 10" vinyl featuring four cover tracks.  See an image of the different vinyl colours at http://bit.ly/1fLMZCD

Pre-order THE FATEFUL DARK now from the Earache Webstore in Europe at http://webstore.earache.com/savage-messiah or in North America at http://uswebstore.earache.com/savage-messiah

THE FATEFUL DARK is also available to pre-order on iTunes, including three bonus tracks and three instant grat tracks, at http://bit.ly/fatefuldarkitunes

To keep you going until the release of THE FATEFUL DARK, download SAVAGE MESSIAH's previous album, PLAGUE OF CONSCIENCE, completely free on BitTorrent at http://bit.ly/1pUsKqI

Don't miss SAVAGE MESSIAH on tour now:

Mar. 03 - Southampton, UK - Talking Heads (w/ SOULFLY)
Mar. 05 - York, UK - Fibbers
Mar. 06 - Glasgow, UK - Audio
Mar. 07 - Manchester, UK - Sound Control
Mar. 08 - Wolverhampton, UK - Slade Rooms
Mar. 13 - Pwllheli, UK - Hammerfest
Apr. 19 - Norwich, UK - Thrashersaurus Festival
May 14-21 - San Antonio, Ibiza - Hard Rock Hell Road Trip
Aug. 16 - Kettering, UK - Alt-Fest

Get more SAVAGE MESSIAH news and info:

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


USA NATIONAL PRESS - NIKKI LAW
E-mail: nikki.law@centurymedia.com
Phone: +1(323)418-1400 ext. 141

USA TOUR PRESS - CHRIS PACIFICO
E-mail: RabbleRouserPublicity@gmail.com
Phone: +1(917)929-2098

EARACHE PRESS
E-mail: emma@earache.com