“Thunderpussy is everything you want in rock – raw, spontaneous, bombastic, outrageous – and they’ve got the look, songs, musicianship and dynamic live show to take your breath away.” – NPR Music
“Classic-rock muscle with soulful vocals and punk energy” – Rolling Stone
“Thunderpussy’s songs make a beeline for your lizard brain and then impel you to bang the container in which said lizard brain sits. In this regard, they resemble the lubricious ruggedness of AC/DC, Led Zeppelin at their raunchiest, and The Runaways.” – The Stranger
“Rock & roll may be a man’s world, but Thunderpussy is here to storm the gates.” – Ones to Watch
Rock ‘n’ roll’s new diamond in the muff Thunderpussy just released their loud & proud Milk It EP into the world today. Rolling Stone debuted fierce single “Powerhouse,” featuring the drumming talents of Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith. Following previous EP track “Never Know,” lead singer Molly Sides explains this song about her mother: “It is an ode, an anthem to those who have been dealt a difficult hand in life but continue to persevere and push through. It’s a reminder that there are no limits, no boundaries for the strength and resilience of the feminine spirit. A spirit, a superpower that lives within us all. Pussy is Power.” The band also just announced a hometown New Year’s Eve show at The Showbox in Seattle to celebrate – tickets available here.
The EP follows the release of Thunderpussy’s self-titled debut album last year via Stardog Records/Republic Records, on which Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready lent guitar and production, calling them his “favorite new band.” The record snatched up over 4 million cumulative streams. In between electrifying gigs coast-to-coast, they garnered widespread acclaim from the likes of Rolling Stone, Billboard, NPRandPaste while simultaneously a heated trademark battle over their name incited national headlines – they continue to fight for the “power of the word ‘pussy’ and finally not classifying it as vulgar or weak,” as guitarist Whitney Petty says. In 2019, they inch closer to accomplishing this shared, crucial mission and are currently working on their second album.
MACHINE HEAD DROP NEW SONG + VIDEO FOR “DO OR DIE”
It’s been a busy week for MACHINE HEAD. The Bay Area titans announced their “An Evening With” tour for Winter 2020, featuring three hours and two sets, on Monday.
Today, the band dropped the video for the new song “Do or Die” through Imperium Recordings x Nuclear Blast. Watch and listen below. The track is now AVAILABLE on all digital platforms.
“Do or Die” was produced by Machine Head singer/guitarist Robb Flynn and Zack Ohren (Fallujah, All Shall Perish) at Sharkbite Studios in Oakland, CA. It was mixed by Russ Russell (At the Gates, Napalm Death, Sikth) at Parlour Studios, UK.
“‘Do or Die’ is three minutes and 45 seconds of unadulterated, neanderthal rage. FUCK EVERYONE!,” says frontman Flynn.
Bassist Jared MacEachern concurs, saying, “I’m blown away at how this video turned out. I was fucking pumped up after my first viewing. A pissed off song deserves a pissed off video! It’s a no-holds-barred, in-your-face, ‘fuck off’ kinda song… Ragers rejoice!”
Carlos Cruz (Warbringer, Power Trip) played drums on the track and states, “‘Do or Die’ is by far the most extreme song in the Machine Head catalog.”
The upcoming Winter 2020 tour of the U.S. and Canada is going to be nothing short of epic. Their band will be celebrating the Burn My Eyes 25th Anniversary on the heels of what is already shaping up to be one of the monster European/UK tours of 2019. The North American tour dates kick off in Phoenix on January 16 in Arizona and continue across Texas, Florida, New York, Toronto, Chicago, Denver wrapping up at the legendary Fox Theater in their hometown of Oakland on February 21, and then in Anaheim.
The band will be building on their wildly popular “An Evening With…” format for a three-hour musical extravaganza consisting of two parts.
Part One will feature a battery of Machine’s Head modern classics from the band’s vast catalog, such as “Imperium,” “Halo,” “Ten Ton Hammer,” and “The Blood, The Sweat, The Tears.” This set will feature aforementioned frontman/guitarist Robb Flynn and bassist Jared MacEachern performing alongside new members Vogg Kiełtyka and Matt Alston on guitar and drums, respectively.
“North American Head Cases, you have been patiently waiting for what seems like for goddamned-EVER, thank you for your patience, but we are now ready to CRUSH YOUR FUCKING SKULLS,” says Flynn. “So ready to get back on the road in the US. Biggest production we have ever had, most insane line-up we have ever had, we have leveled-the-fuck-up for this run! Ready to bring you 3 hours of blood, sweat, tears, pain, rage, and life-affirming metal. Let’s fucking do this!” MacEachern states,”Don’t you dare miss this special moment in musical history, as we pay 25 years of tribute to Burn My Eyes. The band is sounding tight as ever and the spirits are high. Come relive your adolescent angst and rage with Machine Head.”
Mader adds, “North America! We’re just now finishing rehearsals with full production in Germany for the first leg and holy sh*t… the sound, the lights, the feel, and fire are epic beyond anything I’ve ever been a part of. Can’t wait to bring it to the USA and Canada aye! My brain is overloaded with excitement, emotion, and adrenaline.”
Kontos echoes the sentiment, saying, “24 years have passed since I having done any touring in the U.S. with Machine Head, and I’m so looking forward to bringing this incredible tour to the masses. I can honestly say, I think the U.S. ‘Head Cases’ will be absolutely blown away by The BME 25th Anniversary tour. I can’t wait to destroy the States next year.”
New shredder Kiełtyka shares his new bandmates enthusiasm, sayin, “It’s a huge privilege to be a part of this amazing tour. #BurnMyEyes25 tour reaches more and more places. After rehearsals and pre-production in Germany, I can confirm there is no way you can miss out on this tour.:
And new skins-pounder Matt Alston says, “I’m so stoked to be part of the Burn My Eyes 25th Anniversary Tour. Being on stage with Robb, Jared, and Vogg, performing songs I grew up listening to and in front of thousands of Head Cases is just amazing. AND then being able to have my face melted by the Burn My Eyes show…it just doesn’t get much better than that.”
TICKETS go on sale today at 10 am local time at this location and all dates are below.
MACHINE HEAD ON TOUR: 1/16 — Phoenix, AZ —The Van Buren 1/18—Albuquerque, NM—El Rey 1/20—Dallas, TX —House of Blues 1/21—San Antonio, TX—Aztec Theatre 1/22—Houston, TX —House of Blues 1/26—Orlando, FL—House of Blues 1/27—Ft Lauderdale, FL—Revolution 1/28—Tampa, FL—Ritz Ybor 1/30—Atlanta, GA—Center Stage 1/31—Silver Spring, MD—The Fillmore 2/1—New York, NY—Webster Hall 2/4—Toronto, ON—Danforth Music Hall 2/5—Montreal, QC—Corona Theatre 2/7—Boston, MA—House of Blues 2/8—Buffalo, NY—Town Ballroom 2/9—Cleveland, OH—Agora Theatre 2/11—Indianapolis, IN—The Vogue 2/12—Louisville, KY—Mercury Ballroom 2/14—Detroit, MI—Crofoot 2/15—Chicago, IL—Metro 2/16—Minneapolis, MN—Skyway Theatre 2/18—Denver, CO—Gothic Theathre 2/19—Salt Lake CIty, UT—The Depot 2/21—Oakland, CA—Fox Theater 2/22—Anaheim, CA—House of Blues
VEIL OF MAYA has dropped a surprise single recently titled ‘Members Only’. The brand new track comes in support of the band’s current US tour with Periphery and Covet which kicked off a couple of weeks in Pittsburgh. Tickets available here. Watch the accompanying visuals for ‘Members Only‘ Here and below.
VEIL OF MAYA is currently touring North America with Periphery and Covet. The tour started on Monday, September 9th in Pittsburgh and will be hitting a further 18 cities, culminating in St Louis on October 3rd.
Full Dates Below 9/09 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Roxian Theatre 9/10 – Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of Living Arts 9/12 – Boston, MA @ The House of Blues 9/13 – Montreal, QC @ Le National 9/14 – Toronto, ON @ The Phoenix 9/16 – Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues 9/17 – Chicago, IL @ House of Blues 9/18 – Minneapolis, MN @ Skyway Theater 9/20 – Winnipeg, MB @ Garrick Centre 9/21 – Saskatoon, SK @ Louis 9/23 – Edmonton, AB @ Union Hall 9/24 – Calgary, AB @ The Palace Theatre 9/26 – Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theatre 9/27 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox at the Market 9/28 – Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre 9/30 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex 10/01 – Denver, CO @ Summit 10/02 – Kansas City, MO @ The Truman 10/03 – St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant Ticket and info available here
VEIL OF MAYA are currently working on their sixth studio album. The follow up to critically acclaimed, 2017 album ‘False Idol’ will be released in 2020 via Sumerian Records.
Lacuna Coil & All That Remains Team Up For The Disease Of The Anima Tour
Lacuna Coil and All That Remains announce Disease Of The Anima co-headline tour presented by Revolver. The tour includes special guests Bad Omens, Toothgrinder (9/15-10/10), Eximious (10/11-10/19), and Uncured. Tickets for the tour go on sale starting July 26th at 12PM local time. Tickets will include a digital download email directly from MusicRedemptions.com, where fans can redeem either Lacuna Coil’s forthcoming album, Black Anima, or All That Remains’ latest album, Victim of the New Disease. The download will only be available in select markets.
SEASE OF THE ANIMA TOUR DATES w/Bad Omens, Toothgrinder, and Uncured
September 15 – New York, NY – Webster Hall
September 17 – Greenville SC – The Firmament
September 18 – Knoxville, TN – Jackson Terminal
September 19 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade
September 20 – Dothan, AL – The Plant
September 21 – Mobile, AL – Soul Kitchen
September 23 – Dallas, TX – Gas Monkey Live
September 24 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music
September 27 – Phoenix, AZ – The Pressroom
September 28 – Las Vegas, NV – Hard Rock Live*
September 30 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues*
October 1 – Los Angeles, CA – The Regent Theater*
October 2 – Berkley, CA – The UC Theatre
October 3 – Sacramento, CA – Ace Of Spades
October 5 – Spokane, WA – The Knitting Factory*
October 6 – Calgary, AB – Palace Theatre
October 7 – Edmonton, AB – Starlite Room
October 9 – Winnipeg, MB – Park Theatre
October 10 – Minot, ND – The ‘O’ Riginal Barw/Bad Omens, Eximious, and Uncured
October 11 – Minneapolis, MN – The Cabooze
October 12 – Columbia, MO – The Blue Note
October 13 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave II
October 15 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverfront Live
October 16 – Chicago, IL – House Of Blues*
October 17 – Cleveland, OH – House Of Blues
October 18 – Toronto, ON – Opera House
October 19 – Baltimore, MD – Ram’s Head Live*no Bad Omens
Hammerfall’s New Album Dominion Set For A August Release
Hammerfall has announced today that their WORLD DOMINION 2020 will have special guests Battle Beast and support from Serious Black.
“Dominion” will be released on August 16, 2019, via Napalm Records. “Dominion” is Hammerfall’s eleventh studio album, and second with Napalm Records. Napalm has launched a physical preorder that includes CD, Vinyl, and a limited edition Deluxe Box Set consisting of a digipak, limited 7” light blue vinyl, limited cassette, cover art print, photo cards, patch, and sticker. To view a variety of the “DOMINION” merchandise: http://www.hammerfall.net
Along with the announcement of the upcoming album and tour, Hammerfall just released their video, “One Against The World“
‘ONE AGAINST THE WORLD’ is the latest offering from the band’s upcoming album, titled “DOMINION.” The video was shot earlier in the summer during the band’s extended festival run.
Tickets for the German shows will start with an exclusive Eventime Presale on Wednesday, July 24th; with general sales for all dates on Friday 26th.
30.01.20 DE – Bremen / Aladin*
31.01.20 DE – Hamburg / Sporthalle
01.02.20 DE – Osnabrück / Hydepark
02.02.20 DE – Oberhausen / Turbinenhalle
03.02.20 NL – Nijmegen / Doornroosje
05.02.20 BE – Antwerp / TRIX
06.02.20 DE – Saarbrücken / Garage
07.02.20 DE – Munich / Tonhalle
08.02.20 DE – Kaufbeuren / All Kart Halle
09.02.20 IT – Milan / Live Club
11.02.20 DE – Langen / Stadthalle
12.02.20 DE – Leipzig / Werk 2
13.02.20 CZ – Prague / Forum Karlin
14.02.20 DE – Bamberg / Brose Arena
15.02.20 DE – Ludwigsburg / MHP Arena
16.02.20 CH – Pratteln / Z7
18.02.20 PL – Warsaw / Progresja
19.02.20 PL – Krakow / Studio
20.02.20 HU – Budapest / Barba Negra
21.02.20 AT – Graz / Orpheum tba.
22.02.20 AT – Vienna / Gasometer tba
23.02.20 DE – Berlin / Huxley´s *only Serious Black / Special Guest tba.
On the topic of the upcoming tour, frontman Joacim Cans elaborates, “’Good is not good enough, it has to be great’ also applies on the upcoming European tour. Not only are we bringing one of the most promising new metal bands, Battle Beast, as special guest, we also have support from Serious Black. We are also upgrading the venues in many cities, and will play arenas, where we will present the biggest and most badass tour production ever. Can’t wait to meet all the awesome HammerFall fans all over Europe. If you can attend only one show next year, this is the one to choose!“
