Tuesday, November 24, 2015

THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT REVEAL VIDEO FOR 'TENDER' RECORDED AT ABBEY ROAD STUDIOS

British band The Temperance Movement are pleased to reveal their soulful cover of the classic Blur song 'Tender'. The video was recorded at the iconic Abbey Road Studios and perfectly captures the open-minded spirit of the band that was inspired by the musical history steeped in the venue that surrounded them.

Watch the video now at https://youtu.be/FLIzySLcdUE

Guitarist Paul Sayer comments, "The main reason for particularly wanting to cover Blur was that they're a band that was really of our childhood. As great as it is when you're growing up to discover all the amazing, timeless bands in your parents record collection, there's nothing like hearing fresh, new music when you're 14 and knowing that you're a part of the generation that's hearing it for the first time. That's what Blur was for us. 'Tender' was the perfect Blur song for us to cover because although they're as indie as it gets that song has a huge amount of soul in it, which is something we feel we have in our music as well."

Damon Wilson adds, "Britpop was possibly England's last great music revolution. We wanted to celebrate those heady days when guitar music ruled the waves and people were excited around the world by British music. With a nod to The Beatles we decided Abbey Road Studios would be the perfect destination. Tender is something of a rarity for Damon Albarn & Blur with its echoes of American gospel. It resonated with our love of soul and roots music."

With a mantra for recording songs in three takes or less, their version of 'Tender' exemplifies the quality of musicianship that sets The Temperance Movement in a class above many bands, and why their eagerly anticipated new album White Bear was tracked in only a few weeks.

Due for release on January 15th, White Bear follows their critically-acclaimed 2013 self-titled debut and was recorded with producer Sam Miller in London, Northamptonshire and Monmouth.

In the first part of a special behind the scenes video series, you can see the band discuss the process behind writing White Bear and get an intimate insight into the recording of one of Britain's great rock bands at home in the studio.  Watch the video at https://youtu.be/Wuk-q2TRfFk

Whilst on the album title, White Bear, singer Phil Campbell notes, "Nick called me with the title which inspired the lyric to the song. It refers to a study by Daniel Wenger on mindfulness and the controlling of unwanted thoughts, testing a quote from Dostoevsky's 'Winter Notes on Summer Impressions': 'Try to pose for yourself this task: not to think of a polar bear, and you will see that the cursed thing will come to mind every minute."

The first single to be taken from the album is the groove-filled 'Three Bulleits'. With an abundance of attitude and swagger it's also the powerful opener to the new album.  Listen to the track now at https://youtu.be/Cv2qj9Vm7uo

White Bear track listing:

1. Three Bulleits
2. Get Yourself Free
3. A Pleasant Peace I Feel
4. Modern Massacre
5. Battle Lines
6. White Bear
7. Oh Lorraine
8. Magnify
9. The Sun and Moon Roll Around Too Soon
10. I Hope I'm Not Losing My Mind

White Bear is available to pre-order now on CD, signed CD, vinyl and limited edition signed white vinyl, and is also available in a number of t-shirt bundles.  Reserve your copy now at http://www.earache.com/ttm

The album is also available to pre-order now on iTunes, including an exclusive bonus track, at http://bit.ly/whitebear-itunes

Don't miss The Temperance Movement on tour in the UK in support of White Bear:

Jan. 16 - Portsmouth, UK - Pyramid Centre
Jan. 17 - Norwich, UK - UEA
Jan. 19 - Aberdeen, UK - Beach Ballroom
Jan. 20 - Glasgow, UK - Barrowland
Jan. 21 - Newcastle, UK - University
Jan. 22 - Leeds, UK - Becket University
Jan. 24 - Manchester, UK - Academy 2
Jan. 25 - Birmingham, UK - Institute
Jan. 26 - Cardiff, UK - Y Plas
Jan. 27 - London, UK - Shepherd's Bush Empire

All tickets and bundles are available at http://thetemperancemovement.com/whitebear

Official site - http://www.thetemperancemovement.com
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/TheTemperanceMovement
Twitter - http://twitter.com/ttm_tweets


For further information please contact William Luff and Chris Dean at Wilful Publicity - william.luff@wilfulpublicity.co.uk / chris.dean@wilfulpublicity.co.uk

Friday, November 20, 2015

VEKTOR KICK OFF FIRST EVER EUROPEAN TOUR TOMORROW, RE-RELEASE ALBUMS ON VINYL

Philadelphia-based sci-fi thrashers VEKTOR are due to kick off their first ever European tour tomorrow - Saturday, November 21st - in Nantes, France.

The First Contact European Tour will see Spanish thrashers ANGELUS APATRIDA co-headline, with Dutch thrashers DISTILLATOR opening.  The trek comes as VEKTOR prepare for the release of their new album, 'Terminal Redux', in early 2016.

Listen to a brand new song, "Ultimate Artificer", at http://youtu.be/WNmHtWERWyw

VEKTOR vocalist/guitarist David DiSanto recently commented:

"We will be playing new material to promote our upcoming album, 'Terminal Redux', and also a heavy mix of songs from both 'Outer Isolation' and 'Black Future'.  Prepare yourselves for total annihilation!  Europe, we are coming for you!"

Don't miss VEKTOR on tour in Europe with ANGELUS APATRIDA and DISTILLATOR:

Nov. 21 - Nantes, France - Ferrailleur
Nov. 22 - Paris, France - Glazart
Nov. 23 - Luynes, France - Korigan
Nov. 25 - Brescia, Italy - Colony
Nov. 26 - Rome, Italy - Traffic Club
Nov. 27 - Prato, Italy - Exenzia
Nov. 28 - Winterthur, Switzerland - Gaswerk
Nov. 29 - Prague, Czech Republic - Modra Vopice
Nov. 30 - Vienna, Austria - Escape
Dec. 01 - Ljubljana, Slovenia - Orto Bar
Dec. 02 - Munich, Germany - Backstage
Dec. 03 - Burglengenfeld, Germany - VZA Pfarrheim
Dec. 04 - Oberhausen, Germany - Ruhrpott Metal Meeting (VEKTOR only)
Dec. 05 - Cottbus, Germany - Gladhouse
Dec. 06 - Hamburg, Germany - Knust
Dec. 08 - Uppsala, Sweden - Cursed
Dec. 09 - Gothenburg, Sweden - Truckstop Alaska
Dec. 10 - Oslo, Norway - Vulkan Arena
Dec. 12 - Eindhoven, Netherlands - Eindhoven Metal Meeting
Dec. 13 - London, UK - The Black Heart

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

To coincide with the European tour, VEKTOR's first two albums, 'Black Future' and 'Outer Isolation', have been re-released on vinyl.  Order yours now in Europe at http://webstore.earache.com/vektor or in the USA at http://uswebstore.earache.com/vektor

Both albums are also available on iTunes at http://apple.co/1Nfg4IF

Get more VEKTOR news and info:

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/VektorOfficial
Twitter - http://twitter.com/vektormetal


EUROPEAN PRESS - BECKY LAVERTY
E-mail: becky@pioneermusicpress.com

USA TOUR PRESS - CHRIS PACIFICO
E-mail: chris@drunkenpiano.com

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

BITERS CONFIRMED FOR KERRANG! TOUR 2016 WITH SUM 41 AND MORE

Atlanta rock 'n' roll punks BITERS have been announced as the final band for the Kerrang! Tour 2016.

Due to kick off on February 10th, 2016 in Dublin, the Kerrang! Tour 2016 features the return of pop-punk headliners SUM 41, alongside FRANK CARTER & THE RATTLESNAKES, ROAM, and newly-confirmed openers BITERS, who were recently described by Kerrang! as "The best new rock 'n' roll band on the planet!" and who have just completed a headlining UK tour in support of their new album, 'Electric Blood'.

BITERS frontman Tuk Smith comments:

"Biters love the UK and couldn't be more excited to bring our style of rock 'n' roll to the Kerrang! tour!"

Don't miss BITERS on the Kerrang! Tour 2016 with SUM 41, FRANK CARTER & THE RATTLESNAKES and ROAM:

Feb. 10 - Dublin, Ireland - The Academy
Feb. 11 - Cardiff, UK - Cardiff University Great Hall
Feb. 12 - Birmingham, UK - Institute
Feb. 13 - Glasgow, UK - O2 ABC
Feb. 15 - Newcastle, UK - Newcastle University
Feb. 16 - Norwich, UK - The Nick Rayns LCR, UEA
Feb. 18 - Manchester, UK - Albert Hall
Feb. 19 - London, UK - O2 Forum Kentish Town

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

All shows are already sold out with the exception of Newcastle.  Get tickets while you still can at http://www.kerrangtickets.co.uk

Get BITERS' new album, 'Electric Blood', on CD and limited edition coloured vinyl now at http://www.earache.com/biters

The album is also available now on iTunes with an exclusive bonus track at http://bit.ly/electricblood-itunes

Watch BITERS' new video for the track "Low Lives in Hi Definition" at http://bit.ly/1PMuHTm

View a photo of BITERS at http://bit.ly/1KlWMfE

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 TOUR PRESS - CHRIS PACIFICO
E-mail: chris@drunkenpiano.com

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

BITERS KICK OFF U.S. TOUR WITH SCOTT WEILAND AND THE WILDABOUTS TONIGHT

Atlanta rock 'n' roll punks BITERS are due to kick off a US tour tonight - Tuesday, November 17th - with SCOTT WEILAND AND THE WILDABOUTS.

BITERS recently wrapped up a headlining European tour in support of their new album, 'Electric Blood', and are now teaming up with former STONE TEMPLE PILOTS frontman Scott Weiland and his band THE WILDABOUTS for a ten-date US trek.

Don't miss BITERS on tour with SCOTT WEILAND AND THE WILDABOUTS:

Nov. 17 - Cleveland, OH - Agora Theatre
Nov. 18 - Louisville, KY - Diamond Pub
Nov. 20 - Chicago, IL - Arcada Theatre
Nov. 21 - Nashville, TN - City Winery
Nov. 22 - Ashville, NC - Orange Peel
Nov. 24 - Providence, RI - Lupos
Nov. 25 - New York, NY - Gramercy
Nov. 27 - Jim Thorpe, PA - Penn's Peak
Nov. 28 - Montclair, NJ - Wellmont
Nov. 29 - Huntington, NY - The Paramount

Get BITERS' new album, 'Electric Blood', on CD and limited edition coloured vinyl now at http://www.earache.com/biters

The album is also available now on iTunes with an exclusive bonus track at http://bit.ly/electricblood-itunes

Watch BITERS' new video for the track "Low Lives in Hi Definition" now at http://bit.ly/1PMuHTm

View a photo of BITERS at http://bit.ly/1KlWMfE

Get more BITERS news and info:

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/BITERS
Twitter - http://twitter.com/TheBiters


USA TOUR PRESS - CHRIS PACIFICO
E-mail: chris@drunkenpiano.com

UK PRESS - MICHELLE KERR
COSA NOSTRA PR
E-mail: michelle@cosanostrapr.com

Friday, November 13, 2015

VEKTOR LAUNCH NEW TRACK 'ULTIMATE ARTIFICER' FROM UPCOMING ALBUM 'TERMINAL REDUX'

The first track from sci-fi thrashers VEKTOR's highly-anticipated third album has landed.  "Ultimate Artificer" is taken from 'Terminal Redux', which is due out in March 2016 via Earache Records.  Ahead of the album release, Philadelphia-based VEKTOR will be hitting the road for their first ever European tour, followed by a North American tour supporting VOIVOD in early 2016.

Listen to "Ultimate Artificer" on YouTube at http://youtu.be/WNmHtWERWyw or on Vimeo at http://vimeo.com/145399767

VEKTOR vocalist/guitarist David DiSanto comments:

"We wanted to come out of the gates full force and showcase a song that represented the album accurately.  'Terminal Redux' covers a lot of ground so it wasn't an easy decision.  In my opinion, this song is right in the middle of the pendulum swing between the ultra-heavy thrash and the more proggy/experimental elements of the album.  It's only the tip of the iceberg!  Since this is a concept album, each song is a different chapter in the story.  As the fifth track, 'Ultimate Artificer' introduces a pivotal point within the story without giving away the beginning or end."

Following on from where previous album, 'Outer Isolation', left off - VEKTOR have written their first full concept album.  'Terminal Redux' tells the story of a test subject and his rise to power within the all-controlling Cygnus Regime.  His ultimate goal is to restore balance within the galaxy by controlling the ebb and flow of life and death.  After regaining his position as a top-ranking General, he incites a coup within Cygnus and takes command of their forces.  However, as time passes, it becomes clear to him that power is just an illusion.

As well as letting their imaginations flow free lyrically, VEKTOR have also embraced some unusual audio elements during the recording of 'Terminal Redux'.  The band enlisted the vocal assistance of a group of Philadelphia soul singers to contribute additional texture to the riff-heavy thrash opus.  The finishing touches are currently being applied to the album following writing and recording sessions at the band's home studio, as well as Panther Pro-Audio in Philadelphia, with additional mixing courtesy of Byron Filson at Villain Studios in Arizona.

Full tour dates:

VEKTOR w/ ANGELUS APATRIDA, DISTILLATOR
Nov. 21 - Nantes, France - Ferrailleur
Nov. 22 - Paris, France - Glazart
Nov. 23 - Luynes, France - Korigan
Nov. 25 - Brescia, Italy - Colony
Nov. 26 - Rome, Italy - Traffic Club
Nov. 27 - Prato, Italy - Exenzia
Nov. 28 - Winterthur, Switzerland - Gaswerk
Nov. 29 - Prague, Czech Republic - Modra Vopice
Nov. 30 - Vienna, Austria - Escape
Dec. 01 - Ljubljana, Slovenia - Orto Bar
Dec. 02 - Munich, Germany - Backstage
Dec. 03 - Burglengenfeld, Germany - VZA Pfarrheim
Dec. 04 - Oberhausen, Germany - Ruhrpott Metal Meeting (VEKTOR only)
Dec. 05 - Cottbus, Germany - Gladhouse
Dec. 06 - Hamburg, Germany - Knust
Dec. 08 - Uppsala, Sweden - Cursed
Dec. 09 - Gothenburg, Sweden - Truckstop Alaska
Dec. 10 - Oslo, Norway - Vulkan Arena
Dec. 12 - Eindhoven, Netherlands - Eindhoven Metal Meeting
Dec. 13 - London, UK - The Black Heart

VEKTOR w/ VOIVOD, EIGHT BELLS
Feb. 06 - Providence, RI - Fete Ballroom
Feb. 07 - New York, NY - Gramercy Theatre
Feb. 08 - Philadelphia, PA - The Trocadero
Feb. 09 - Morgantown, WV - Mainstage
Feb. 10 - Pittsburgh, PA - Altar Bar
Feb. 11 - Asbury Park, NJ - Stone Pony
Feb. 12 - Lancaster, PA - Chameleon Club
Feb. 13 - Washington, DC - Black Cat
Feb. 14 - Richmond, VA - Strange Matter
Feb. 16 - Raleigh, NC - Kings
Feb. 18 - Charlotte, NC - Neighborhood Theatre
Feb. 19 - Sanford, FL - West End Trading Co.
Feb. 20 - Ybor City, FL - The Orpheum
Feb. 21 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade
Feb. 22 - Knoxville, TN - The Concourse
Feb. 24 - Chicago, IL - The Abbey Pub
Feb. 25 - Cudahy, WI - The Metal Grill
Feb. 26 - St. Paul, MN - The Amsterdam
Feb. 27 - Omaha, NE - Waiting Room
Feb. 28 - St. Louis, MO - Firebird*
Feb. 29 - Louisville, KY - Zanzabar*
Mar. 01 - Valpariso, IN - Big Shots*
Mar. 02 - Columbus, OH - A&R Music Bar*
Mar. 03 - Ferndale, MI - The Loving Touch*
Mar. 04 - Toronto, ON - Mod Club*
Mar. 05 - Hamilton, ON - This Ain't Hollywood*
* = VEKTOR and BLACK FAST supporting VOIVOD

To coincide with the European tour, the first two VEKTOR albums will be re-released on vinyl on November 20th.  Pre-order 'Black Future' and 'Outer Isolation' albums now EU: http://bit.ly/1Oz1qwx / USA: http://bit.ly/1OJ0ap6

Both VEKTOR albums are also available now on iTunes at http://apple.co/1Nfg4IF

Get more VEKTOR news and info:

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/VektorOfficial
Twitter - http://twitter.com/vektormetal


EUROPEAN PRESS - BECKY LAVERTY
E-mail: becky@pioneermusicpress.com

USA TOUR PRESS - CHRIS PACIFICO
E-mail: chris@drunkenpiano.com

Friday, November 06, 2015

RIVAL SONS KICK OFF EUROPEAN TOUR WITH DEEP PURPLE THIS SUNDAY

Long Beach, California's RIVAL SONS are due to kick off a European tour supporting rock legends DEEP PURPLE this Sunday, November 8th.

The four week tour will see the bands playing arenas across Switzerland, France, Germany and the UK, followed by a headlining set from RIVAL SONS at this year's Planet Rockstock festival in Wales.  RIVAL SONS then go on a huge world tour with BLACK SABBATH starting in January.

In celebration of the tours, RIVAL SONS have released a special 2-Disc Tour Edition of their latest album, 'Great Western Valkyrie', which stormed into charts around the world upon its release and was rated the number one album of 2014 by Classic Rock magazine.  The brand new Tour Edition includes an exclusive bonus disc featuring six essential bonus tracks.

Get the 'Great Western Valkyrie' 2-Disc Tour Edition now at http://www.earache.com/rs14

The album is also available now on iTunes, including all six bonus tracks, at http://bit.ly/gwv-tour-edition-itunes

Don't miss RIVAL SONS on tour in Europe with DEEP PURPLE:

Nov. 08 - Geneva, Switzerland - Geneva Arena
Nov. 09 - Zurich, Switzerland - Hallenstadion
Nov. 11 - Paris, France - Zenith
Nov. 13 - Oberhausen, Germany - König Pilsener Arena
Nov. 14 - Magdeburg, Germany - GETEC Arena
Nov. 16 - Rostock, Germany - StadtHalle Rostock
Nov. 17 - Leipzig, Germany - Arena Leipzig
Nov. 18 - Hannover, Germany - Swiss Life Hall
Nov. 20 - Trier, Germany - Arena Trier
Nov. 21 - Nuremberg, Germany - Arena Nürnberg
Nov. 23 - Hamburg, Germany - O2 World
Nov. 24 - Berlin, Germany - Max Schmelig Halle
Nov. 26 - Munich, Germany - Olympiahalle
Nov. 27 - Frankfurt, Germany - Festhalle
Nov. 28 - Stuttgart, Germany - Hans Martin Schleyer Hall
Nov. 30 - Lyon, France - Amphithéâtre
Dec. 01 - Strasbourg, France - Zenith Europe
Dec. 03 - London, UK - The O2
Dec. 05 - Porthcawl, UK - Planet Rockstock (no DEEP PURPLE)

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

Watch RIVAL SONS' latest music video for the song "Electric Man" at http://bit.ly/1JX3qIY

View a photo of the band at http://bit.ly/1K1MZND

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

RIVAL SONS EURO PRESS - DAN TOBIN
dan@earache.com