20 Aug 2018 News Gotta Live a Life, Kanye West, The Hunger Artist, Uh. . . 0

The Hunger Artist Drop New EP “uh…” and Music Video for “Gotta Live a Life”

Alt-Rockers The Hunger Artist (Who made a big splash when they started selling Kanye West themed toilet plungers) have a new 3 song EP entitled “Uh. . . “ and a music video for the single “Gotta Live a Life” all cooked up fresh and ready for you to consume. “Uh. . . “ features three exceptionally catchy and excellently crafted earworms “Gotta Live a Life”, “i k(no) i don’t k(no)” and “Darling Please”.

On “Uh. . . “ songwriter Travis Moor combines playful jingles, driving rhythms, and catchy hooks to create a unique sound filled with personal and philosophical contradictions. An example of Moor’s lyrical style from “Darling Please”: “we’re admirable people, you and i. the world is a stupid, silly place. . . try your best not to drown out there. i wish you nothing less than all the love in the world.”

The music video for “Gotta Live a Life” features the legendary Little Fyodor as main character and he plays the part with his usual unusual style which fits perfectly with the groove of “Gotta Live a Life”. https://youtu.be/Kqc93QoyVFQ

What critics are saying about The Hunger Artist:

“The music is creative and accessible, cathartic and fun, complicated and simple.” – Josh Johnson, The Denver Post, The Know

“H.a. teeters between a playfully punk attitude, pop-like beats, and a general quirkiness that does not fit any mold.” – Jura Daubenspeck, The Bolder Beat

The Kanye West Toilet Plunger Story:

http://www.westword.com/music/the-hunger-artist-will-sell-toilet-plungers-with-kanye-wests-face-on-them-10202000

The Hunger Artist:

Travis Moor: Guitar and Vocals

Stefan Short: Drums

Colin Fausnaugh: Bass Guitar

Hunter Fausnaugh: Keys

Visit The Hunger Artist Online:

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18 Aug 2018 News dark electronic rock, Duel, Electronic/Rock musician, Rock/Electronic, visual artist, WVM 0

WVM Releases Heavy Rock/Electronic Fused Single, “Duel”

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Los Angeles based, Electronic/Rock musician, visual artist, and multi-instrumentalist WVM has followed up his stunning, dark electronic rock single, “After the Fall,” with the even heavier “Duel.”

“The story of “Duel” is, it started from my anger at being racially profiled, but when I write I like writing on a micro and macro level so the micro level was the harassment from racial profiling but then the rest of it morphed into the bigger picture; frustrations in general with all the injustices in world, not just about race but about how messed up the world can be. The story goes: 2 cops stopped me as I was walking down the street for no reason other than the color of my skin. They flashed a light in my face and went through the whole process only to let me go since I have no record. But that’s where the lyric ‘take away that spotlight from my eyes, nothing can shield you from your lies’ comes from. The shield part is the typical police badge etc. So they let me go and I continued walking only to come across the same police officers again 5 minutes later as I was crossing the street. The cop car actually accelerated as if to run me down, the cop driving stuck his head out of the window and laughed and then drove off. I went home after that and started writing ‘Duel;’ I took my anger in that situation and started getting really angry at the injustices of this world.”

“Most of the album is more electronics based and like “After the Fall” this song really defies genres and generic song structures. This is my song structure, don’t get me wrong, I write songs that are verse chorus verse chorus, but I really enjoy writing songs like this, where there are no 2 sections alike. It’s sort of like walking in a house and visiting each room only once even though you may like it. The only way to visit that room again is to walk back in the front door and do it over, with this song, if you like a section, the only way to revisit is to hear the entire song again. This kind of song structure is unique to me, it’s my signature.” – WVM

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WVM is an American artist located in Los Angeles, California. Click HERE for more press information.

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18 Aug 2018 News ALIVE IN BARCELONA, Bad at Love, depression, HALSEY, Hard Rock, hope, Official Music Video, Stunning Cover, substance abuse 0

ALIVE IN BARCELONA Release Official Music Video for Stunning Cover of HALSEY’S “Bad at Love”

Steve Franke

Spokane, WA based Hard Rock Band ALIVE IN BARCELONA has released the official music video for their cover of HALSEY’S hit single, “Bad at Love.” “Bad at Love” was filmed and directed by Dawson Scholz of Talk Studios.

“At it’s core, Bad at Love is a song about self doubt. I think that’s something that everyone relates to… and knowing that you’re not alone is what people need.” – Matt Hoos (Vocalist)
Click Here to Download “Bad at Love” on iTunes

Hard Rock band Alive In Barcelona, has ignited the airwaves with their explosive new single, “Back To Life,” which premiered on Loudwire.com, charted at #94 for Media Base and #42 for Under The Radar Charts.

The five-piece from the Pacific Northwest have been to hell and back, suffering losses both personal and public. Persevering through the death of Jesse’s Father, a mentor and confidant for the band, AIB has set out to seek the lost, the broken, and the hurting. The group refocused their efforts, in order to pursue a message of hope, after losing many friends to depression, substance abuse, and consequently, suicide. These trials paved the way for AIB to develop their mission statement: “to inspire hope in those that have none.” The band uses their own stories of personal hardship, struggle, and loss, to relate to their fans, in order to achieve this.

“We really want to help hurting people… too many people are depressed and don’t know where to turn. We want our listeners to know that they aren’t alone, and that they can always come to us in times of need.” – Matt Hoos, Vocalist

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17 Aug 2018 News 0

Bourbon Brawlers Drop New Album “Befriend Your Sins” and Video for “Irish Yoga”

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Denver’s DIY Irish folk-punks Bourbon Brawlers just dropped their new 10 song album Befriend Your Sins and a music video for the single “Irish Yoga”. The 7 piece outfit is the Colorado flag bearer for working class folk-punk angst and heart with songs about drinking, revolution, friends no longer with us and more drinking. The album is loose, festive, and full of great punk jams with an overall theme of having fun while you can. Befriend Your Sins has 8 songs streaming online with a bonus 2 tracks (“Whiskey Souls” and “Kevin and Bob.”) only available on the physical copy of the album.

As a testament to brotherhood bond of the Bourbon Brawlers and the importance their music is to them Damien the drummer suffered through a horrific event just days prior to the album release party for Befriend Your Sins and survived by sheer will and the love of family, friends and band mates. While taking a smoke break at work Damien was randomly and viciously stabbed 5 times by a raging psychopath. 8 days later he skipped out of the hospital to play the album release party. Then he returned to the hospital to finish healing up because he still had a blood clot in his lung. That is about as die hard punk rock as you can get.

Befriend Your Sins Track Listing:

Revolution

Never

Irish Yoga

Light It Up

U.N.P.C.

The Legend of Shorts McGraw

Weight of the World

Backseat

Bonus Tracks: Whiskey Souls and Kevin and Bob

Bourbon Brawlers:

Damien – drums

Snoopy – stand-up bass

Rusty – washboard and vocals

Scott – banjo

Tom – mandolin

Raul – harmonica and vocals

Mike – guitar and vocals

“Irish Yoga” Video: https://youtu.be/eyaGxDin2NY

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4z7nOrwgSGxqIoTdDurcn0?si=EYSzKfjITKCEGvIgyhY3Eg

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bourbonbrawlers/?hl=en

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Bourbonbrawlers/

16 Aug 2018 News 10 Second Songs, 10 Songs in the Style of Metallica, 10 Songs in the Style of Ozzy Osbourne (feat. EROCK), 12 Songs in the Style of The Nightmare Before Christmas, Anthony Vincent, Red Hot Chili Peppers 0

Anthony Vincent of 10 Second Songs Releases Drake’s “In My Feelings” in 15 Styles”

Steve Franke

Anthony Vincent of Ten Second Songs has released his newest video, Drake’s “In My Feelings” in 15 Styles”!

Track List:
1. Drake
2. Scorpions
3. The Sugar Hill Gang
4. Bloodhound Gang
5. Bill Wurtz
6. Arctic Monkeys
7. Justin Timberlake
8. Marilyn Manson
9. T.A.T.U.
10. Scarlxrd
11. Michael Jackson
12. Cab Calloway
13. The Wiggles
14. Panic! At The Disco
15. Horror Movie

Check out more of Anthony’s videos including 10 Songs in the Style of Metallica,12 Songs in the Style of The Nightmare Before Christmas,10 Songs in the Style of Ozzy Osbourne (feat. EROCK), and Red Hot Chili Peppers – Give It Away (Ten Second Songs 20 Style Cover).

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15 Aug 2018 News All That Remains, Dark New Day, Eli Parker (Endo), ESCAPE THE PARADIGM, Evanescence, EYE ON ATTRACTION, Gears, I-Exist, Jimmy Wooten (SKINMASK), Nonpoint, Saint Asonia, SEETHER, Stereomud, Stuck Mojo, Tommy Herres (SCARLET CARSON), TOOTHGRINDER, Trip 6 (Urban Rebel), UPON A BURNING BODY 0

GEARS Announce US Tour Dates with ALL THAT REMAINS, TOOTHGRINDER, NONPOINT, & ESCAPE THE PARADIGM

Steve Franke

Miami, FL hard rock band GEARS has announced US Tour Dates with ALL THAT REMAINS, UPON A BURNING BODY, EYE ON ATTRACTION, TOOTHGRINDER, NONPOINT, and ESCAPE THE PARADIGM. Starting August 21st with NONPOINT in Lexington, KY, GEARS will join ALL THAT REMAINS in Columbus, OH with the tour winding through the East and Midwest and down South, finishing September 28th in Charleston, WV.

“We are really looking forward to doing more dates with ALL THAT REMAINS. They were so cool to us when we did some dates earlier this year, that when the opportunity came up to do some more with them, we were 100% down. Then, we found out that UPON A BURNING BODY and TOOTHGRINDER were gonna be on a bunch of these shows…major bonus.” – Jimmy Wooten

August Tour Dates with ALL THAT REMAINS, UPON A BURNING BODY, EYE ON ATTRACTION
08/21 @ Manchester Music Hall – Lexington, KY *
08/23 @ Newport Music Hall – Columbus, OH
08/25 @ Chameleon Club – Lancaster, PA
08/28 @ Mr. Smalls – Pittsburgh, PA
08/29 @ The Intersection – Grand Rapids, MI
08/30 @ – The Outpost – Kent, OH ^
08/31 @ Pieres – Fort Wayne, IN
09/01 @ 416 Wabash – Indianapolis, IN *^

* w/ NONPOINT
^ w/ UPON A BURNING BODY
*^ w/ EYE ON ATTRACTION, BLACK DALI

Tour Dates with ALL THAT REMAINS, UPON A BURNING BODY, TOOTHGRINDER, EYE ON ATTRACTION
09/17 @ Manchester Music Hall – Lexington, KY
09/18 @ The Forge – Joliet, IL
09/19 @ Fubar– St. Louis, MO
09/21 @ Canton Hall – Dallas, TX
09/23 @ Jake’s Backroom – Lubbock, TX
09/24 @ Scout Bar – Houston, TX
09/26 @ Neighborhood Theater – Charlotte, TN
09/27 @ The Concourse – Knoxville, TN
09/28 @ The V Club – Charleston, WV

Miami based hard/heavy rock act GEARS isn’t your average start-up garage band. Despite being confronted with a near disastrous setback at the cusp of their debut, headlining tour, jarring line-up changes, and financial challenges, the band has persevered and rebuilt.

Founded in February 2014, Trip 6 (Urban Rebel), Eli Parker (Endo), Tommy Herres (SCARLET CARSON) and Jimmy Wooten (SKINMASK) were all looking for new projects as their old ones had run their course.

We all wanted to do something more modern, but still rang true to our influences. Something that we could aggressively market and tour on. So, we all met up in Miami after months of talking about doing something together and what came out was the first EP, “Set in Motion.”

They released Set in Motion in May 2014, immediately launching into their first headline run with support from I-Exist. Just three days into the tour, their equipment trailer disconnected, resulting in a massive, horrific accident; not only did they lose their gear, but the tour van was totaled and the band members sustained serious injury. In spite of this tremendous blow, the group endured and continued the tour without missing a beat.

Later it developed that two of the founding members were unable to continue, leaving the band reeling and having to replace them with skilled, compatible substitutes:

I was talking with a mutual friend, Joe Taback (12 Gauge Embrace) about needing a guitar player for GEARS because we let go of Eli and he suggested Bobby Thomas. I called him and showed him the songs and he was ready to go. As far as bass, I knew Chris from when Needlemouth was a thing out in Cali and I always liked his playing and he was super laid back & cool. I knew both of these dudes were definite upgrades at their instruments and were a better fit personality wise than what we had to deal with previously.

In June 2015, Wooten and Six teamed with Corey Lowery (Saint Asonia, Stuck Mojo, Stereomud, Dark New Day) and Troy Mclawhorn (Evanescence, Seether, Dark New Day) on their new EP Pride Comes Before the Fall, and announced the addition of new members Bobby Thomas and Chris Dorame.

They hit the road for their Riser Tour, once again with I-Exist, in July, wrapping up the run in September, but kept the momentum going with the digital release and lyric video for their debut single off of P_ride Comes Before the Fall_, “Face Down”. The band rounded out the year with the release of their much anticipated sophomore EP on November 10th, with a tour in January 2016.

Before spending most of 2017 touring with the likes of The Bunny The Bear, Seasons After and Bridge to Grace, Trip and Jimmy went back into the studio with Corey Lowery to begin working on new music. “KING” is the first single released to come out of those sessions and also features Clint Lowery on guitar.

We’re still moving forward and, despite everything that has been an obstacle in the short time we’ve been a band, everything still keeps growing and getting better.

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13 Aug 2018 News CAESAR'S PALACE, Dakota, DEFCOM, EP, G.M.S, Juno Reactor, Psytrance, THE MUTANT THEATRE, Trance, UnderCover 0

Techno-Trance Legend JUNO REACTOR Releases “DAKOTA” EP Featuring Extended Mix by UNDERCOVER

Steve Franke

Legendary electronic act JUNO REACTOR has released the remix EP for the single “DAKOTO,” off of the June 22nd released THE MUTANT THEATRE. The track, a collaboration with Israel based PsyTrance duo UNDERCOVER, features a remix by G.M.S, and extended mix by UNDERCOVER, the radio edit, and album version.

“From its graceful dancers to the content faces of the audience members, ‘Dakota’ highlights just how electronic music can bring together all walks of life to share a moment of fantasy together.” – mxdwn

JUNO REACTOR will also be bringing THE MUTANT THEATRE to the United States with a special performance at the world renown DEFCOM at CAESAR’S PALACE on August 11.

Track List:
1.Dakota (Undercover Extended Mix)
2.Dakota (G.M.S. Remix)
3.Dakota (Radio Edit)
4.Dakota (Album Version)

Click HERE to Download ‘DAKOTA’

“Juno Reactor continue to innovate and their latest project is the stage show The Mutant Theatre, which will see an album release on 22 June via Metropolis Records entitled Juno Reactor – The Mutant Theatre. “Let’s Turn On” Is a thrilling number from the new album, and it features vocoder vocals underpinned by charging and bubbling, powerful synths. The new presses forward with forceful energy while it simultaneously mesmerizes. Juno Reactor haven’t lost a touch through the years, as “Let’s Turn It On” is an addicting number sure to pump you up.” – Sarah Zupko – PopMatters

“Conflating Psytrance with Goa trance Juno Reactor have been around long enough to know what they are doing when it comes to producing night-trance tracks that, definitely in the case of this album, will keep your pulse oscillating sharply through the darkest hours. Using their inescapable beats and freshly carved sounds to move through you like spirits caught in a storm. An electrical storm. Or perhaps just an electro storm.” – Soundscape Magazine

“Juno Reactor’s The Mutant Theatre is truly unlike any other dance album out there, as it’s tied to a unique performance experience like none other. The album is diverse, every song being its own story but tied together, and it flows exactly as one would expect the live experience to, with high energy beats, soaring vocals, innovative music styling, and a modern but still solidly traditional production quality. As a total experience, The Mutant Theatre is a 10/10.” – Mushroom Magazine

Juno Reactor started in 1990 as pioneers of electronic Trance. A collaboration project project lead by Ben Watkins encompassing a multitude of musical paths. JR have Performed across the world with critically acclaimed shows spanning more than 25 years, with no let up in sight 2018 see’s the release of the 9th Studio Album “The Mutant Theatre”, which is also the name of the current live show extravaganza…

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9 Aug 2018 News Alternative Press, Asking Alexandria, atswtta, blessthefall, Broken Machines, CALL ME KING, Can We Borrow Your Cabs Tour, Emery, Glass Arrow Audio, Inner Light Agency, The Writer and the Written 0

CALL ME KING Release Official Music Video for “Broken Machines” Off of Sophomore Album, ‘The Writer and the Written’

Steve Franke

Austin, TX based Alternative / Post-Hardcore band CALL ME KING has released their official music video for the single “Broken Machines,” off of their August 4th released, sophomore album, The Writer and the Written.

Track List:
1. Wind and Water, Misbehave
2. Casting Shadows
3. Dream Eater
4. Red All Over
5. Wolves at the Door
6. Everybody’s Got a Price
7. Bandit
8. Everything Is a Weapon (If You Hold It Right)
9. Broken Machines
10. Where Have You Been, Jack Douglas?
11. Sing Me to Sleep
12. Evil Will Prevail

Download / Stream The Writer and the Written Online

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CALL ME KING has also launched their Can We Borrow Your Cabs Tour, which kicked off August 4th in their hometown and will wind through the South and Midwest before winding down August 25th in San Antonio, TX.

Tour Dates:
08/06 @ The Cavern – Russellville, AR
08/08 @ Red Brick Bar – Norman, OK
08/10 @ Lefty’s – Des Moines, IA
08/11 @ Lucky Chance – Milwaukee, WI
08/12 @ Livewire Lounge – Chicago, IL
08/13 @ Be Here Now – Muncie, IN
08/18 @ Dodge Lounge – Detroit, MI
08/19 @ Urban Artifact – Cincinnati, OH
08/20 @ Mag Bar – Louisville, KY
08/21 @ Springwater Supper Club – Nashville, TN
08/22 @ Nick’s Ice House – Jackson, MS
08/24 @ Texas Rose Saloon – Beaumont, TX
08/25 @ Jack’s Patio Bar – San Antonio, TX

Call Me King is a post-hardcore act based in Austin, TX. Since their founding in July of 2015, Call Me King has gathered over 11,000 followers across various outlets. Call Me King has been featured alongside nationwide acts such as Asking Alexandria, blessthefall, Emery, and more. In January of 2016, after only six months of playing together as a group, Call Me King flew to Ohio to record their debut album …and the snow will turn to ash with founding father of progressive hardcore Craig Owens (Chiodos, D.R.U.G.S., Isles & Glaciers) as producer and Jordan DiSorbo of Before Their Eyes operating as sound engineer. atswtta was released October 7th, 2016 alongside Call Me King’s first tour through the Midwest to promote the album.

Call Me King didn’t take time to rest after that tour, instead doubling down on regional shows to build on their already-established fanbase. They began writing for their second LP, which is currently untitled, in January of 2017. They spent the month of August at Glass Arrow Audio in Toledo recording their second album with Jordan DiSorbo. Call Me King’s video for their single “Sycamore Lane” was released in September 2017 as an Alternative Press exclusive.

Immediately after returning from the studio, Call Me King was able to join one of their major influences, Emery, as they put on their Fan Appreciation Tour. This was a valuable experience for the band, who received incredibly positive feedback and are currently planning their next such tour.

Call Me King has recently partnered with the Inner Light Agency as management and is working toward the release of their second album, slotted for early Summer of 2018.

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8 Aug 2018 News ASHRR, Electronic Pop, Ethan Allen, Fol Chen, Josh Charles, Keith Musil (Twin Shadow, Neo-Funk, New Music, New Music Video, New Single, Rainbow Arabia, Steven Davis, Synth Pop 0

ASHRR Release Tantalizingly Twisted, Official Music Video for Addictive New Single, “Sometimes”

Steve Franke

Unique synth pop musical collective ASHRR, made up of Singer – Songwriter Steven Davis and Artist / Producers Ethan Allen and Josh Charles, will be releasing the follow up to their dark synth debut “Medicine Man” in the form of “Sometimes” on 8/10/2018. Eschewing categories, “Sometimes” is a sermon of captivating lyrical imagery , inspired and inspiring composition, and a fresh take on post modern creativity.

ASHRR combines analog synths, jet-setter bass lines, neo-funk guitar riffs, and Bryan Ferry-esque vocals into a post rock dystopian dance party.

The music video is a cerebral and absurdly brilliant ride from the mind of famed director Keith Musil (Twin Shadow, Fol Chen, Rainbow Arabia). It’s an absolute “you gotta watch it, before I describe it” moment in music video history.

Click HERE to Pre-Order “Sometimes”

ASHRR – A musical collective made up of Singer- Songwriter Steven Davis and Artist / Producers Ethan Allen and Josh Charles founded in Los Angeles.

Steven Davis (Lead Singer / Songwriter)

Steven comes from a fascinating musical pedigree ranging from his Midwestern church roots singing gospel to his booming career as a professional adult musician. Select highlights include headlining residencies at NYC’s esteemed Rainbow Room; sharing the stage with icons as Tony Bennett and Diana Krall; and co-writing with pop legend John Oates. His originals have been featured in movies and TV including the title track to “Just Getting Started” and co-writes with John Oates. He has over 500k plays on Spotify.

Ethan Allen – Producer / Songwriter

Ethan Allen is an American record producer, mixer, engineer, writer and musician currently living in Los Angeles, California. He is also a multi-instrumentalist and member of the band Gram Rabbit from Joshua Tree, California. Some of his credits include Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Ben Harper, The 88, Tricky, Luscious Jackson, The Cult, Gram Rabbit, Sheryl Crow, Tim Finn, Brant Bjork, Donita Sparks, Meg Myers, Patty Griffin, and Better Than Ezra.

Josh Charles – Producer / Songwriter

Josh Charles is a critically acclaimed piano prodigy, guitarist, singer, producer and songwriter mentored by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Dr. John. He has recorded for Columbia Records/Sony Music Entertainment, Island Records and Elektra Records/Warner Music Group. Josh has produced/co-produced and written/co-written seven albums, including his own Love, Work & Money(2010) and 1974 (to be released). He has been producing sound content for Native Instruments and Splice and released the ambient “Areazone” on AWAL. Josh has many songs on radio, film and TV including several cuts with John Oates.

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8 Aug 2018 News Bliss, EP, Fear Is Dead, Hardcore / Punk, Heavy Rock / Metal band, Korn, Machine Head, Metal, Omnicidal, West Coast Tour, What Remains 0

FEAR IS DEAD Release “BLISS,” Off of ‘OMNICIDAL’

Steve Franke

New York based Heavy Rock / Metal band FEAR IS DEAD has released the first single, “Bliss,” off of their fifth EP, Omnicidal. Omnicidal is available to download via bandcamp.

The band has also announced that they will be hitting the road in support of the EP having begun with a kick off show at The Delancey in New York on August 3rd and has since crossed to the West coast through California going into Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.

Fear Is Dead Omnicidal Tour Dates:
08/07 @ 5 Star Bar – Los Angeles, CA
08/09 @ Frost Music School – Anderson CA
08/10 @ EastSide Bar and Grill– Portland, OR
08/11 @ The Heavy Metal Brewing Co – Vancouver, BC
08/12 @ Mirkwood Shire – Arlington, WA
08/13 @ The Funhouse – Seattle, WA
08/16 @ Winter Tavern– Pacifica, CA
08/17 @Mardi Gras Lounge – Redwood City, CA

Click HERE for Additional Dates & Updates

Omnicidal Track List:
1) Digitally Stoned
2) Home in the Dark
3) Bliss
4) Omnicidal
5) Seismic

Stream / Download Fear Is Dead Music Online:

iTunes | amazon MP3 | Spotify | cdbaby

In today’s overcrowded Metal scene it’s virtually impossible for a band to rise up and stand out, against the odds, that’s what Fear Is Dead is doing.
Since 2011 they’ve been racking up large numbers of awe inspiring live performances, Fear is Dead has garnered the acclaim of many of New York’s underground, bringing fans from the Metal scene, and Hardcore / Punk scene together. Melting faces from BK’s Knitting Factory to LES Mercury Lounge, most recently packing out Brooklyn’s new Metal haven Lucky 13 Saloon. Their unique sound and intense energy some would say is reminiscent of early Machine Head and Korn.

Established in 2011 by Skila and Jacqueline Burns, the early line up included Anthony Moreno Brown on drums. Jax’s guitar and bass stylings set the tone for the heavy sound that would evolve to what we hear today. They released two EPs, Fear Is Dead in 2011, and Mourning Ritual in 2013, that were both well received. Songs like “I’m Slow” “Lie to Me” and “Boomerang” are still requested by fans today.

The band went on hiatus in 2014, and in 2015 Skila returned with a new line up, composed of Matt Pompeii on Bass, Carlos Crowcell on Drums, and newcomer David English on Guitars. This new Fear Is Dead still had the trademark strong groove and poetic introspective lyrics, but was musically much heavier and darker than it’s earlier incarnation. In the beginning of 2016 the band released their 3rd EP, Eleutherophobia. An appropriately more aggressive project, reflecting the times personally, socially, and politically. Songs like “Pretty Ugly” and “Miranda” quickly became underground favorites.

In mid 2017 the band released their 4th EP titled What Remains (2017). This project was musically more experimental and creative, and, lyrically from a darker, more personal place.

The band’s 5th EP Omnicidal is expected to be released late July 2018, followed but the Omnicidal West Coast Tour Aug 5th thru the 18th.

Their music, videos, and artwork all embody what Fear Is Dead is about: evolving musically and artistically. Losing yourself to find yourself, even for a moment.

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