Early news round up for 10th April 2019
Hacktivist return with ‘Reprogram’
UK grime-metal quintet HACKTIVIST mark their momentous return with the video for their brand new single 'Reprogram', their first to feature their new line-up. Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRCTVtnodvg&feature=youtu.be
Kadavar announce the renewal of record deal and more
KADAVAR have re-signed with their long-time label Nuclear Blast after a highly successful 7 year run encompassing three studio albums during which the trio has toured the globe relentlessly. Commented singer and guitarist Lupus: "When we signed our first deal back in 2012, all of this was just a mere idea. Since then a lot has happened and after 3 records, 2 live albums and quite a few singles, we're very happy to continue working with Nuclear Blast." The band is currently working hard on the successor to 2017's Rough Times at their own recording studio in Berlin Neukölln.
Frank Carter and The Rattlesnakes announce in-store gigs
Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes have announced a slew of exciting in-store gigs set to take place across the UK next month.
Included in the tour is a special ‘hometown’ show at the Watford Colosseum – taking the band back to their roots for their first ever Hertfordshire headline show. Putting the show on in conjunction with West Herts College and Steph Carter, Frank’s brother and former Gallows band-mate – the show will be preceded by a series of ‘Masterclass’ panels featuring members of the band’s road crew, past collaborators and various other industry professionals who work with the band. The event organisers have partnered with Focusrite and Shure who will be attending the event with promotional stalls. The openers of the show will be a band from West Herts college, selected by the Rattlesnakes. The other acts on the bill are previous UK tour favourites Black Futures and Steph Carter’s new incarnation, Lyoness.
IN STORE DATES (ON SALE 10AM GMT – FRIDAY APRIL 12TH) May 02 - Banquet, Kingston (New Slang) * May 04 - Sheffield, Record Junkee - 1pm May 04 - Nottingham, Rough Trade - 7pm May 05 - Leeds, Crash Records (Brudenell Social Club) May 06 - Marlborough, Sound Knowledge - 12pm May 06 - Portsmouth, Pie & Vinyl (signing only) - 3.30pm May 07 - London, Rough Trade, Village Underground  * May 09 – Watford, Colosseum  *^ * w/ Black Futures ^ w/ Lyoness All shows are full band unless specifically stated.
