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RIVAL SONS are returning to Europe this week for a headlining tour in support of their latest album, HEAD DOWN, and have revealed their hand-picked support bands for the trek. <\/p>\n
RIVAL SONS are returning to Europe this week for a headlining tour in support of their latest album, HEAD DOWN, and have revealed their hand-picked support bands for the trek. <\/p>\n
The tour kicks off on Friday, March 22nd in Bonn, Germany, and wraps up on April 16th in Cambridge, UK.\u00a0 Supporting RIVAL SONS are THE BALCONIES, THE GRAVELTONES, ULYSSES and THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT.<\/p>\n
RIVAL SONS guitarist SCOTT HOLIDAY comments:<\/p>\n
“Europe: We had a terrific band out with us on our last tour through Canada – so terrific we had to ask ’em to come out to Europe with us.\u00a0 Toronto locals, The Balconies.\u00a0 A stellar three-piece, fronted by a fired-up, foxy guitar-playing gal (in one Miss Jacquie).\u00a0 These guys (and gal) write great songs, are great players, and definitely bring their ‘A’ game live.\u00a0 Dancy, upbeat, poppy, yet still gritty and tough.\u00a0 They fired the ‘Canucks’ right up night after night before we hit the stage.\u00a0 Can’t wait to see what they do this time around.\u00a0 In addition to kicking major ass, they’ve agreed to cook us a pancake breakfast every morning of the tour.\u00a0 Thanks Balconies.\u00a0 Bon appetit!<\/p>\n
“UK: We’re happy to bring you some really great support acts this time, broken up between three great bands.\u00a0 The first being the rowdy, blues’d up duo the Graveltones.\u00a0 These cats are very in line with the live rawness we appreciate; very exciting two-piece.\u00a0 Plus we heard they will be making us a fresh berry pie every night of the tour.\u00a0 Delicious.<\/p>\n
“Second, we’re bringing back a band I absolutely fell in love with on the last tour – Ulysses.\u00a0 We all became great pals on the last tour, but that’s not why we’ve asked ’em back.\u00a0 They write great songs and whip major ass live.\u00a0 Hook-laden smarts and great tones to boot.\u00a0 Coming out on the back of their new record; they should be swapping out a few songs for a few new tunes, which I am excited to check out.\u00a0 Additionally, word on the street is the band will be liquidating their entire vinyl record collections to the Rival Sons upon completion of the tour.\u00a0 Good boys, there – give me your records.<\/p>\n
“Lastly is a new band that seem to be stirring things up around in the UK – The Temperance Movement.\u00a0 I’ve just become acquainted with these boys, but they have a pretty darned nice little rock ‘n’ roll sound!\u00a0 Dirty rock ‘n’ roll indeed.\u00a0 I’m looking forward to hearing their live set, and seeing how hard these boys will bring it!\u00a0 Luckily they will be giving me all their guitars and exquisite hat collection at the end of the tour.\u00a0 Thanks, fellas.”<\/p>\n
RIVAL SONS drummer MICHAEL MILEY has also posted a video message for fans ahead of the tour.\u00a0 Watch the video now at http:\/\/youtu.be\/cBs4aNnARI4<\/p>\n
See RIVAL SONS on tour in Europe at the following shows:<\/p>\n
RIVAL SONS w\/ THE BALCONIES
Mar. 22 – Bonn, Germany – Harmonie (WDR Rockpalast)
Mar. 23 – Aarhus, Denmark – Vox Hall
Mar. 24 – Malmo, Sweden – Malmo KB
Mar. 25 – Linkoping, Sweden – Linkoping Garden
Mar. 26 – Uppsala, Sweden – Uppsala Katalin
Mar. 28 – Hamburg, Germany – Mojo
Mar. 29 – Frankfurt, Germany – Zoom
Mar. 30 – Paris, France – Le Trabendo
Apr. 01 – Zurich, Switzerland – Komplex
Apr. 02 – Lyon, France – Ninkasi Kao
Apr. 04 – Treviso, Italy – New Age
Apr. 05 – Bologna, Italy – ZR
Apr. 06 – Arles, France – Cargo de Nuit
Apr. 08 – Utrecht, Netherlands – Tivoli<\/p>\n
RIVAL SONS w\/ THE GRAVELTONES, ULYSSES
Apr. 09 – London, UK – Shepherds Bush Empire
Apr. 10 – Cardiff, UK – Solus
Apr. 11 – Birmingham, UK – Institute
Apr. 13 – Leeds, UK – Leeds Metropolitan University
Apr. 14 – Edinburgh, UK – Picture House
Apr. 15 – Preston, UK – 53 Degrees<\/p>\n
RIVAL SONS w\/ THE GRAVELTONES, THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT
Apr. 16 – Cambridge, UK – Junction<\/p>\n
View the European tour flyer at http:\/\/earacherecords.com\/myspace\/rivalsons_eu_2013.jpg<\/p>\n
RIVAL SONS are releasing a special, limited edition vinyl for this year’s Record Store Day UK.\u00a0 The picture disc vinyl features a live version of “Manifest Destiny Pt. 1” recorded in Gothenburg, Sweden, an acoustic version of “Manifest Destiny Pt. 2”, and the full-length version of “Nava”.\u00a0 <\/p>\n
For more information and to see which stores are participating in Record Store Day UK, head to http:\/\/www.recordstoreday.co.uk<\/p>\n
A small quantity of RIVAL SONS Record Store Day UK vinyls will also be released on April 20th via the Earache Webstore.\u00a0 Get your copy on the day in Europe at http:\/\/bit.ly\/jucwYJ or get the import in North America at http:\/\/bit.ly\/mtaFfm<\/p>\n
HEAD DOWN is out now in Europe on CD and limited edition vinyl at http:\/\/bit.ly\/jucwYJ and on iTunes at http:\/\/bit.ly\/KMbFhR<\/p>\n
The album is due to be released in the USA tomorrow – Tuesday, March 19th – via Century Media\/Earache Records.\u00a0 Order the album now at http:\/\/bit.ly\/Zkw95l<\/p>\n
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Sources:<\/p>\n
Official site – http:\/\/www.rivalsons.com
Facebook – http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/rivalsons
Twitter – http:\/\/twitter.com\/rivalsons<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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