Primordial Radio is hugely excited to announce our PGM main stage sponsor Mascot Records is giving a huge exclusive 20% discount on their webstore to Primordial listeners.
Mascot Label Group is a 100% independently owned and operated record company that is a market leader in the worlds of Rock, Metal and Blues. Originally founded in 1989 in The Netherlands, MLG now operates company offices in New York City, London, Cologne, Paris, Milan, Stockholm, alongside the corporate headquarters in Rotterdam.
Current artists on their roster include the likes of: Black Stone Cherry, Defects, Volbeat, P.O.D, Calva Louise, Oxymorrons and many more.
Simply use the code PRIMORDIAL20 here for a 20% discount on everything from Vinyls to CD’s, Blu-rays and more. Valid from April 19th – May 10th, 2024.
Mascot Records Stage
Scheduled for April 26th & 27th at KK’s Steel Mill in Wolverhampton, UK, the Primordial General Mayhem is the ultimate gathering for the rock and metal community.
Set to headline the Mascot Records Stage on Saturday 27th April 2024, is the unique and ever-evolving London 2-piece BOB VYLAN with four-piece, loud, unapologetic, rock outfit from Nottingham, AS DECEMBER FALLS confirmed as main support.
Also confirmed is BLACKGOLD, SAINT AGNES, CALVA LOUISE, NORTH ATLAS and TWO YEAR BREAK.
Headlining Friday 26th April is the dynamic and hard-hitting five-piece retro-rockers THE TREATMENT.
Fresh from their massively successful tour with Buckcherry, they are set to deliver an electrifying performance with one of their biggest-ever headline shows to date. Joining them are the Brighton-based punk-rock aficionados THE BAR STOOL PREACHERS, making their PGM debut with their uniquely infectious sound.
Adding to the lineup are the energetic South Wales rockers JAMES & THE COLD GUN, who have garnered acclaim for their recent tours with previous PGM headliners Those Damn Crows and Florence Black. Also, not to be missed is the return of the electrifying hard rock sensations FURY, who made a remarkable impression last year by drawing an overwhelming crowd to the festival’s smaller stage.
Get Tickets
– The Primordial General Mayhem 2024
– Friday 26th and Saturday 27th April
– KK’s Steel Mill: Wolverhampton, UK
Tickets on sale now.
Speaking about the partnership, UK Label Manager of Mascot Records Steve Marsh says:
Mascot Records is excited to partner with Primordial Radio for the 2024 PGM. We love the passion and forward-thinking approach that the station and its listeners have. There is a real community spirit and connection between them. When they champion a new artist, you feel that ripple through to the audience and we know how much of an injection that can give a band. Whether it be unearthing an exciting new band or championing the torchbearers and legends, Primordial are integral to the world of heavy music and we’re thrilled to collaborate with them. It’s another amazing line-up and we can’t wait to see you down there, enjoying it with you.
Content Director at Primordial Radio, Pete Bailey adds:
We couldn’t be more excited to be partnering with Mascot Records for the PGM 2024. They have long been a bright light in the world of guitar music, working night and day to not only find the best new artists, but also nurture them properly and focus on the development of their acts over the long term. Whether it’s the continuing success of Black Stone Cherry, the unstoppable rise of Volbeat or pushing forward new bands like Defects who played the PGM in 2022. Mascot Records are at the forefront of new music in the rock and metal community and so it’s an honour to have them on board for the PGM as we celebrate music and community.
Following the resounding success of the sold-out 2023 edition, the Primordial General Mayhem has solidified its reputation as the paramount gathering for both dedicated Primordial Members and rock and metal fans alike. Combining the power of music and community, the event has previously hosted the likes of Skindred, Those Damn Crows, Devin Townsend and many more over the past five years with Knotfest describing it as a “Grand Spectacle of Rock Fury”.
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Modern Swedish metallers Orbit Culture have been announced as special guests to Bullet For My Valentine and Trivium on their Poisoned Ascendancy Tour.
Celebrating 20 years of their respective careers both bands will be playing their classic albums, The Poison and Ascendancy and in their entirety with the tour now being expanded to include dates in Europe (See Below).
Trivium & BFMV Tour The UK & Europe
Trivium’s second album, “Ascendancy,” released under Roadrunner Records, was recognized as “Album Of The Year” by Kerrang! magazine in the UK. This album has also achieved a gold certification in the UK, indicating sales surpassing 100,000 copies.
Matt Heafy of Trivium and Matt Tuck from Bullet From Valentine stated:
Primordial General Mayhem
Primordial Radio is hugely excited to announce that the unique and ever-evolving London 2-piece BOB VYLAN is set to headline the main event of the Primordial General Mayhem on Saturday 27th April 2024, with four-piece, loud, unapologetic, rock outfit from Nottingham, AS DECEMBER FALLS confirmed as main support.
Also confirmed for the Saturday event is BLACKGOLD, SAINT AGNES, CALVA LOUISE and NORTH ATLAS with the opening band to be decided by the listeners of Primordial Radio.
Get Tickets
– The Primordial General Mayhem 2024
– Saturday 27th April
– KK’s Steel Mill: Wolverhampton, UK
Tickets on sale now.
“I honestly can’t believe it’s been 20 years since the release of The Poison, and what an incredible 20 years it’s been. I feel so proud of what we’ve achieved as a band in the last two decades and it all started with that debut album.
The Poison is such an important part of our lives musically and personally and we know the massive impact it had on the metal world on a global level. This tour will be made even more special as our brothers in Trivium are also joining us on the road to celebrate and play in its entirety their stunning album Ascendancy.”
“Bullet For My Valentine’s The Poison and Trivium’s Ascendancy are two records whose influence can be heard to this day, in the DNA of modern metal. adds Trivium’s Matt Heafy.
It’s incredible to think of the impact the albums had when they came out in 2005. They were both like bolts of lightning. Both bands grew up independently of each other in different countries and separately from any movement or scene but both shared a common love of melodic heavy metal at the core; and both had similar meteoric rises right out of the gate.
Trivium and BFMV were in such whirlwinds when our respective albums came out that we each never truly got to play together or sit back and celebrate during the maelstrom of constant touring, recording and globetrotting.
But that’s what this anniversary tour is. It’s a celebration by the bands to the fans of an important era, and most importantly it’s an invitation to fans come and have an epic night with us and sing and rage and celebrate the awesome power of the music.”
In November, Heafy joined Bullet For My Valentine on stage in Orlando, Florida, to perform “Tears Don’t Fall” from “The Poison” which you can view below.
The dates for the tour are:
JAN 26 CARDIFF, UK
JAN 27 CARDIFF, UK
JAN 28 GLASGOW, UK
JAN 30 MANCHESTER, UK
JAN 31 BIRMINGHAM, UK
FEB 01 LONDON, UK
FEB 03 DUSSELDORF, DE
FEB 04 STUTTGART, DE
FEB 05 ZURICH, CH
FEB 07 PARIS, FR
FEB 09 ANTWERP, BE
FEB 10 HANNOVER, DE
FEB 11 AMSTERDAM, NL
FEB 13 HAMBURG, DE
FEB 14 BERLIN, DE
FEB 15 FRANKFURT, DE
FEB 17 MILAN, IT
FEB 18 MUNICH, DE
FEB 19 VIENNA, AT
FEB 21 GLIWICE, PL
FEB 22 PRAGUE, CZ
FEB 23 LUXEMBOURG, LU
FEB 26 LISBON, PT
FEB 27 MADRID, ES
UK tickets can be purchased here.
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The Kris Barras Band, known for their invigorating hard rock style, have landed themselves at No.5 in the Official UK Album Charts for their new album ‘Halo Effect’ out now via Earache Records.
Halo Effect Influences
Halo Effect was recorded at Vada Recording Studios in Worcestershire and co-produced by Kris Barras, speaking about the album, Kris states:
There is a strong rock & metal influence throughout the album and there’s also some progressive elements with some odd time riffs and experimental midsections. There are even some melodies and production ideas not dissimilar to what a lot of the modern metalcore bands are doing. Musically, this album is a lot more riff- and groove-based. ‘Halo Effect’ still keeps the essence of what Kris Barras Band is: big riffs and even bigger choruses. It’s just that, this time, we’ve turned everything up to 11 and beefed it up!
Primordial General Mayhem
Primordial Radio is hugely excited to announce the return of the Primordial General Mayhem 2024 with dynamic and hard-hitting five-piece retro-rockers THE TREATMENT headlining the Friday night.
Fresh from their massively successful tour with Buckcherry, they are set to deliver an electrifying performance with one of their biggest-ever headline shows to date. Joining them are the Brighton-based punk-rock aficionados THE BAR STOOL PREACHERS, alongside energetic South Wales rockers JAMES & THE COLD GUN and hard rock sensations FURY, who made a remarkable impression last year by drawing an overwhelming crowd to the festival’s smaller stage.
Get Tickets
– The Primordial General Mayhem 2024
– Friday 26thth April
– KK’s Steel Mill: Wolverhampton, UK
Tickets on sale now.
Kris Barras Saves The PGM
If you attended the Primordial General Mayhem in 2022, you will remember just how close we were to having to cancel the festival. One week before the event, disaster struck as both of our headlining acts announced they had to pull out due to sickness and injury, leaving the PGM on the precipice of disintegrating.
Yet, as fortune would appear, we were saved by both Florence Black and Kris Barras who not only stepped up to the challenge; but exceeded all of our expectations.
The PGM went ahead as planned and had everyone bouncing throughout the entire weekend with both bands winning over a ton of new fans in the Primordial community and forever being a part of our shared history and story.
Riding High In The Charts
Halo Effect, builds on their previous work, offering a heavier sound compared to their last album Death Valley Paradise which achieved a Top 30 spot in the UK Album Chart. Halo Effect offers fans impactful riffs, compelling choruses, and technically impressive solos to boot.
Remarkably they battled it out against the likes of Beyonce, Linkin Park and James to remain in the top 5.
You can download the album starting at £4.99 from all major platforms here.
Halo Effect tracklist
1. Hourglass
2. Unbreakable
3. With You
4. Savages
5. Fall To Fly
6. Waste Away
7. Reflections
8. Secrets
9. Landslide
10. Fear Of Letting Go
11. Apocalypse
The band is currently touring across the UK with the following dates left:
- Sat 20th Apr – LONDON, Islington Assembly Hall
Tickets for the tour are available here.
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Calva Louise has unveiled a stunning Sci-Fi cinematic video for their new single ‘Under the Skin’ (Watch Below).
Alongside the video, the British-based metal band has also announced their signing with Mascot Records, a label that houses acts such as P.O.D., VOLA, Oxymorrons and who is also the main stage sponsor of the Primordial General Mayhem 2024.
Calva Louise Gear Up For The PGM & Beyond
The video for ‘Under the Skin’ comes as the band prepares for a series of shows at major festivals in the UK such as Download Festival, 2000Trees, and the Primordial General Mayhem.
Additionally, Calva Louise is set for a 10-date co-headlining tour in the U.S. with Vukovi, and appearances at So What!? Festival, Welcome to Rockville, and Sonic Temple. The band will also take their vibrant live show to Vainstream Rockfest in Germany and Dynamo MetalFest in the Netherlands later this year.
Primordial General Mayhem
Primordial Radio is hugely excited to announce that the unique and ever-evolving London 2-piece BOB VYLAN is set to headline the main event of the Primordial General Mayhem on Saturday 27th April 2024, with four-piece, loud, unapologetic, rock outfit from Nottingham, AS DECEMBER FALLS confirmed as main support.
Also confirmed for the Saturday event is BLACKGOLD, SAINT AGNES, CALVA LOUISE, NORTH ATLAS and TWO YEARK BREAK.
Get Tickets
– The Primordial General Mayhem 2024
– Saturday 27th April
– KK’s Steel Mill: Wolverhampton, UK
Tickets on sale now.
Sci-Fi Drama and Sonic Intensity
Calva Louise consists of Jess Allanic from Venezuela on vocals, guitar, and keyboards, Alizon Taho from France on bass and backing vocals, and New Zealander Ben Parker on drums and backing vocals. ‘Under the Skin’ was co-written with Pendulum’s Gareth McGrillen, and features a compelling mix of metal riffs, electronica, and versatile vocals, ranging from ethereal to intense howls.
The video introduces a complex Sci-Fi narrative, a conceptual story involving characters and their counterparts known as the Doubles. Jess Allanic explains:
“The lyrics deal with the obstacles that arise between them as one is looking for freedom and the other is looking to perpetuate their consciousness, but the expectations are not the same for both sides.”
Directed and edited by Jess Allanic, the video is a Sci-Fi short film that explores themes of parallel dimensions and the quest to extend consciousness beyond the physical realm.
This duality concept is also explored through the lore of their music, depicting a battle for life energy between avatars known as Travellers and their Doubles, against hybrids that are part organic and part machine. This narrative extends to involve Commanders working to bridge these worlds, as described in the songs ‘THIRD CLASS CITIZEN’ and ‘SQUARE ONE‘.
Upon signing with Mascot Records, the band states:
We are honoured to be part of the Mascot family, and with their help, we hope to keep developing a high level of immeasurable value for the distribution and promotion of our music around the world through a unique sound for our next album and for our live shows.
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The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is set to file an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation potentially as soon as next month, according to both The Wall Street Journal and Axios.
U.S. Department of Justice Prepares Live Nation Lawsuit
According to the reports, the lawsuit alleges that Live Nation has engaged in anti-competitive practices aimed at stifling competition within the live event ticketing industry. The DOJ’s concerns centre on whether Live Nation has adhered to a consent decree established during its merger with Ticketmaster back in 2010.
The agreement included stipulations that Live Nation would not retaliate against venues that chose to use ticketing services other than Ticketmaster by restricting their access to tours promoted by Live Nation.
Primordial General Mayhem
Primordial Radio is hugely excited to announce that the unique and ever-evolving London 2-piece BOB VYLAN is set to headline the main event of the Primordial General Mayhem on Saturday 27th April 2024, with four-piece, loud, unapologetic, rock outfit from Nottingham, AS DECEMBER FALLS confirmed as main support.
Also confirmed for the Saturday event is BLACKGOLD, SAINT AGNES, CALVA LOUISE, NORTH ATLAS and TWO YEAR BREAK.
Get Tickets
– The Primordial General Mayhem 2024
– Saturday 27th April
– KK’s Steel Mill: Wolverhampton, UK
Tickets on sale now.
The Department of Justice first opened an antitrust investigation into Live Nation in early 2022 which followed a previous inquiry in 2018 where the DOJ found evidence suggesting non-compliance by Live Nation with the original consent decree.
A subsequent settlement in 2019 led to an extension of the decree until 2025 and required Live Nation to compensate the Justice Department for the costs of the investigation. Additionally, the DOJ has examined various other practices of Live Nation, including such practices as dynamic pricing, resale policies, exclusive agreements with venues mandating the use of Ticketmaster, and exclusive contracts with touring artists.
The inquiry aims to assess the extent of Ticketmaster’s control over the concert ticketing market, with reports suggesting it could command as much as 80% of the U.S. market for primary ticket sales.
In response to the allegations, a representative from Live Nation/Ticketmaster stated to The Wall Street Journal:
Ticketmaster has more competition today than it has ever had, and the deal terms with venues show it has nothing close to monopoly power.
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The Kris Barras Band, known for their invigorating hard rock style, are currently sitting at No.4 in the mid-weeks of the Official UK Album Charts for their new album ‘Halo Effect’ out now via Earache Records.
Halo Effect Influences
Halo Effect was recorded at Vada Recording Studios in Worcestershire and co-produced by Kris Barras, speaking about the album, Kris states:
There is a strong rock & metal influence throughout the album and there’s also some progressive elements with some odd time riffs and experimental midsections. There are even some melodies and production ideas not dissimilar to what a lot of the modern metalcore bands are doing. Musically, this album is a lot more riff- and groove-based. ‘Halo Effect’ still keeps the essence of what Kris Barras Band is: big riffs and even bigger choruses. It’s just that, this time, we’ve turned everything up to 11 and beefed it up!
Primordial General Mayhem
Primordial Radio is hugely excited to announce the return of the Primordial General Mayhem 2024 with dynamic and hard-hitting five-piece retro-rockers THE TREATMENT headlining the Friday night.
Fresh from their massively successful tour with Buckcherry, they are set to deliver an electrifying performance with one of their biggest-ever headline shows to date. Joining them are the Brighton-based punk-rock aficionados THE BAR STOOL PREACHERS, alongside energetic South Wales rockers JAMES & THE COLD GUN and hard rock sensations FURY, who made a remarkable impression last year by drawing an overwhelming crowd to the festival’s smaller stage.
Get Tickets
– The Primordial General Mayhem 2024
– Friday 26thth April
– KK’s Steel Mill: Wolverhampton, UK
Tickets on sale now.
Kris Barras Saves The PGM
If you attended the Primordial General Mayhem in 2022, you will remember just how close we were to having to cancel the festival. One week before the event, disaster struck as both of our headlining acts announced they had to pull out due to sickness and injury, leaving the PGM on the precipice of disintegrating.
Yet, as fortune would appear, we were saved by both Florence Black and Kris Barras who not only stepped up to the challenge; but exceeded all of our expectations.
The PGM went ahead as planned and had everyone bouncing throughout the entire weekend with both bands winning over a ton of new fans in the Primordial community and forever being a part of our shared history and story.
Riding High In The Charts
Halo Effect, builds on their previous work, offering a heavier sound compared to their last album Death Valley Paradise which achieved a Top 30 spot in the UK Album Chart. Halo Effect offers fans impactful riffs, compelling choruses, and technically impressive solos to boot.
Remarkably they are currently battling it out against the likes of Beyonce, Linkin Park and James.
To help support Kris Barras and rock music breaking into the charts, you can download the album starting at £4.99 from all major platforms here.
Halo Effect tracklist
1. Hourglass
2. Unbreakable
3. With You
4. Savages
5. Fall To Fly
6. Waste Away
7. Reflections
8. Secrets
9. Landslide
10. Fear Of Letting Go
11. Apocalypse
The band is currently touring across the UK with the following dates left:
- Wed 17th Apr – GLASGOW, The Garage
- Thu 18th Apr – NEWCASTLE, Boiler Shop
- Fri 19th Apr – NOTTINGHAM, Rock City
- Sat 20th Apr – LONDON, Islington Assembly Hall
Tickets for the tour are available here.
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We are excited to announce our support for our charity partner, Metal For Good, during this year’s Primordial General Mayhem happening on the 26th and 27th of April at KK’s Steel Mill in Wolverhampton.
It’s a great opportunity for the community to come together, enjoy great live music, and support a noble cause.
Support Through Donation
Metal For Good is dedicated to using music as a transformative power to better lives. They offer grants to community projects that harness the joy and connectivity of music. This year, they’re running a special pre-loved merch and clothing charity drive during the PGM, and your participation could make a huge difference!
Wondering how to contribute? It’s simple: dig through your wardrobe for any old band merch, patches, or denim and leather jackets (Looking at you 80’s Dads) that you no longer use. Instead of letting them collect dust and regret from that extra drink you definitely shouldn’t have had, bring them to the PGM, look for the Metal For Good stand at KK’s Steel Mill and drop off your items there.
By doing this, you’re not just clearing out your wardrobe; you’re participating in a cycle of generosity that benefits a variety of community projects.
Primordial General Mayhem
Primordial Radio is hugely excited to announce that the unique and ever-evolving London 2-piece BOB VYLAN is set to headline the main event of the Primordial General Mayhem on Saturday 27th April 2024, with four-piece, loud, unapologetic, rock outfit from Nottingham, AS DECEMBER FALLS confirmed as main support.
Also confirmed across the weekend is BLACKGOLD, SAINT AGNES, CALVA LOUISE, NORTH ATLAS, THE TREATMENT, THE BARSTOOL PREACHERS, JAMES & THE COLD GUN and FURY.
Get Tickets
– The Primordial General Mayhem 2024
– Friday 26th and Saturday 27th April
– KK’s Steel Mill: Wolverhampton, UK
Tickets on sale now.
Where Your Donations Go
What happens to your donated items? They find new homes and continue to spread the love for music. Metal For Good ensures that all donations are either sold through their eBay store or featured at their heavy metal thrift store.
The thrift store, features at some of the UK’s biggest music festivals during the summer, offering fans a chance to grab unique finds while supporting a good cause.
Every purchase made from these sales channels directly funds Metal For Good’s initiatives, with all proceeds helping to empower people through the power of music. Whether it’s providing instruments to underprivileged kids or funding music therapy sessions for those in need, your contributions play a vital role.
Join us this April to not only experience the electrifying atmosphere of the Primordial General Mayhem but also to contribute to a movement that uses the power of music to ignite positive changes in the community.
Bring your pre-loved items, enjoy the music, and know that every patch, jacket, or band tee dropped off at the MFG stand helps someone experience the power of music. Let’s make a difference together, one riff at a time!
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The modern rock scene presents a plethora of challenges and opportunities for emerging bands. Enter Two Year Break, a band that has recently captured the spotlight, offering a fascinating glimpse into this ever-changing landscape.
Two Year Break’s recent success in our poll to open the Mascot Records stage at PGM24 was a fierce and tight competition, underscoring the high quality and calibre of bands emerging in the scene in 2024.
Singer, Brad Howard, shared his experience of the tense moments leading to their win. “I got a bit obsessive over it, just watching it and being interested in the percentages going up”.
Evolution and Challenges of a Band from Essex
Two Year Break’s origins are deeply intertwined with personal relationships and expanding musical interests. Brad explains how the interaction between the current band lineup was a by-product of friendships and unforeseen coincidences, adding that the band members have brought various influences to the table.
While the band started as indie rock and pop punk, it gradually adapted more and more metal and electronic influences. Regarding their music and genre, singer Brad and drummer George Lilley note that it’s hard to step out of a place like Essex, not traditionally seen as a rock breeding ground, the close proximity to London often means a large portion of the talent moves to London for exposure.
George Lilley: I think people tend to go to London. Essex used to have a decent scene, but everyone just goes from Essex to London because it’s so close. So you don’t really see much happening in Essex.
Brad Howard: I think back in 2013 to 2016, there was a solid metal and rock scene in the Brentwood area. Do you remember the band Create To Inspire? They were a band that came out of Essex and were doing really well. Sean from the band performed on one of our songs at the Underworld recently. I do think the early 2010s, was quite significant. But as we moved into our 20s, that scene disappeared. We’re not as involved, so we might not be aware that it still exists, but I’d say the music where we live has shifted more towards a pop rave scene than rock.
There’s a smaller group of people into that music. I remember we used to go to a rock club every Friday back in 2015, and it was always packed. It was always the same people who loved metal, and we went to the same place all the time. It wasn’t just because we were getting older; there were simply fewer people going as time went on. It’s always hard to gauge, isn’t it?
Primordial General Mayhem
Primordial Radio is hugely excited to announce that the unique and ever-evolving London 2-piece BOB VYLAN is set to headline the main event of the Primordial General Mayhem on Saturday 27th April 2024, with four-piece, loud, unapologetic, rock outfit from Nottingham, AS DECEMBER FALLS confirmed as main support.
Also confirmed for the Saturday event is BLACKGOLD, SAINT AGNES, CALVA LOUISE, NORTH ATLAS and TWO YEAR BREAK.
Get Tickets
– The Primordial General Mayhem 2024
– Saturday 27th April
– KK’s Steel Mill: Wolverhampton, UK
Tickets on sale now.
Live Shows & Keeping The Crowd Energized
Discussing the band’s philosophy towards live shows, Brad stresses the need for engagement and an energetic attitude. “If you’re not having a fun time, everyone else won’t be having a fun time” he comments, explaining the necessity for a band to be actively engaged in crowd participation to get the most out of an opening slot at a festival.
Reflecting on their recent show at The Underworld in London, Brad states:
I really enjoyed that Underworld show and I’m actually happy it wasn’t 100 percent sold out. It was very close, but I think if it was completely sold out, I wouldn’t have enjoyed it as much if I were a punter in the venue watching the band. I’ve taken video and photo for other bands at that place, and the level we had it at is almost where it starts to get a bit too much and you can’t move around. I like that people could still move; they weren’t squished between each other. So, while it would have been nice to have it sold out, at the end of the day, as long as it’s a good show and it’s a decent-sized room that people have turned up to, I’m happy with that.
Unpacking ‘Take It Down’: An Anthem of Liberation and Joy
Speaking about the band’s latest single ‘Take It Down’ Brad sheds light on the deeper meaning of the song stating:
It’s a beautiful song. It is about being at live venues and being pumped and excited and feeling like you’re around like-minded people in a safe space where you can just be yourself and rock out to music. That’s essentially what Take It Down is about—letting go and just being okay with just dancing and enjoying music in your own way that you’d like to. It touches upon being okay with just trying to be happy and letting all the bad things…not let them control who you are, like, accept them for what they are, and get out of that bad headspace.
The song also features an intriguing music video that, according to Brad: “Doesn’t make any sense, but does have lightsabers in it!”. This fun element aligns with the band’s philosophy of mixing fun with meaningful messages, engaging listeners in a more light-hearted, yet impactful way.
‘Take It Down’ serves not only as an anthem for the live setting but also as a reminder of the power of music to transform and uplift spirits in times of collective struggle and personal reflection. As Two Year Break prepares to bring their vibrant energy to the Primordial General Mayhem ‘Take It Down’ stands as a testament to their ability to blend potent lyrical content with compelling live performances.
We can’t wait to give them a huge Primordial welcome, they just best bring those lightsabers!
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Motionless In White has announced its first UK and European tour in four years, set to take place in 2025, you can find the full list of dates below.
The tour, dubbed “Touring The End Of The World,” will start in Warsaw, Poland on January 25, 2025, and wrap up in London, UK, on February 22, 2025.
Motionless In White Eager For Tour After Long Hiatus
The band expressed their excitement for the upcoming tour, stating:
After multiple foiled attempts throughout the last album cycle, words cannot describe how excited we are to announce that we are finally coming to headline for you for the first time in over four years! Thank you for voicing your longing for a Motionless in White headliner and helping us make it all happen. We’ll see you then to kick off what will be a gigantic 2025!
Primordial General Mayhem
Primordial Radio is hugely excited to announce that the unique and ever-evolving London 2-piece BOB VYLAN is set to headline the main event of the Primordial General Mayhem on Saturday 27th April 2024, with four-piece, loud, unapologetic, rock outfit from Nottingham, AS DECEMBER FALLS confirmed as main support.
Also confirmed for the Saturday event is BLACKGOLD, SAINT AGNES, CALVA LOUISE and NORTH ATLAS with the opening band to be decided by the listeners of Primordial Radio.
Get Tickets
– The Primordial General Mayhem 2024
– Saturday 27th April
– KK’s Steel Mill: Wolverhampton, UK
Tickets on sale now.
Motionless In White UK & European Tour 2025
January 25: Expo XXI, Warsaw, Poland
January 28: Gasometer, Vienna, Austria
January 29: Alcatraz, Milan, Italy
February 1: Komplex 457, Zurich, Switzerland
February 2: Le Transbordeur, Lyon, France
February 4: Razzmatazz Room 1, Barcelona, Spain
February 5: La Riviera, Madrid, Spain
February 7: Le Bikini, Toulouse, France
February 8: L’Olympia, Paris, France
February 13: AB, Brussels, Belgium
February 14: 013 Poppodium, Tilburg, The Netherlands
February 18: O2 Academy, Birmingham, UK
February 19: O2 Academy, Glasgow, UK
February 21: O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester, UK
February 22: O2 Academy Brixton, London, UK
Tickets for the UK shows, can be purchased here.
Motionless in White recently released “Scoring The End Of The World (Deluxe Edition),” an expanded reissue of their celebrated 2022 album. The deluxe edition features four new bonus tracks: “Hollow Points”, “Fool’s Gold”, “Timebomb” (STEOTW Mix), and “Porcelain: Ricky Motion Picture Collection”.
This edition is also available on vinyl for the first time in various colors, including black, orange, hellfire, scorched earth, and electric purple, with the latter featuring exclusive alternate cover artwork.
The band also recently delivered a memorable performance for WWE Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley, creating a lively entrance at WWE’s WrestleMania XL.
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Rock music in 2024 is varied, to say the least, ask 10 people what rock music is and you’ll get 10 totally different answers, it’s in this space that James and The Cold Gun stands out as a burgeoning band refusing to be put into rigid boundaries and categories.
Their music, described by frontman James Joseph as a blend that defies easy comparison, carries the freewheeling essence of garage rock infused with punk’s visceral edge. It’s a sound that has earned them spots supporting iconic acts such as Guns N’ Roses at Hyde Park, a monumental step for the band, which James charmingly chalks up to opportune moments of outreach, or “firing shots,” during downtime.
From Garage Grit to Hyde Park
Speaking to Punktatstic, Joseph states:
I do this thing whenever I get too much time where I’m not busy, and I send these chance sort of messages – ‘firing shots’ as they call it. I never know if it’s a bit naive or childish. It reminds me of when I was in my first band when I was fifteen and you’re sending your links to everyone and most people want you to fuck off! I screen-shotted the poster [for British Summer Time] and sent it to our agent, and captioned it ‘this would be good’…well, fucking obviously this would be good! Then she was like, ‘I’ll see what I can do!’ What, really? We’ll play for free in the car park!
While large stages offer grandeur, James personally finds the smaller venues more rewarding.
To be honest, from our experience, my favourite shows are always the smaller ones, because there is that ‘lightning in a bottle’ kind of feeling, being able to get really stuck in. You can sense if it’s going well and I’m feeding off the energy. These are all cliched things but it’s true!
Primordial General Mayhem
Primordial Radio is hugely excited to announce the return of the Primordial General Mayhem 2024 with dynamic and hard-hitting five-piece retro-rockers THE TREATMENT headlining the Friday night.
Fresh from their massively successful tour with Buckcherry, they are set to deliver an electrifying performance with one of their biggest-ever headline shows to date. Joining them are the Brighton-based punk-rock aficionados THE BAR STOOL PREACHERS, alongside energetic South Wales rockers JAMES & THE COLD GUN and hard rock sensations FURY, who made a remarkable impression last year by drawing an overwhelming crowd to the festival’s smaller stage.
Get Tickets
– The Primordial General Mayhem 2024
– Friday 26thth April
– KK’s Steel Mill: Wolverhampton, UK
Tickets on sale now.
Garage Rock Revival: A Lockdown Genesis
The emergence of James and the Cold Gun as a significant new force in the rock scene might seem surprising given the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, for James Joseph and fellow band member James Bliss, the lockdown period provided an unexpected opportunity to redefine their musical careers and create something profoundly energizing.
James recalls to Soundsphere the early days of the band’s formation with nostalgia and a touch of amusement.
We purely started jamming for fun. We would go to the garage, he’d jump on the drums, and I’d jump on the guitar. We’d play awful versions of Foo Fighters songs, Queens of the Stone Age and really bad versions of Nirvana and stuff.
And then we both kind of realised, ‘Oh, this is so much fun’. It reminded us of when were in high school, in a practice room just hashing it out!
Now, with their self-titled debut album released James and the Cold Gun are ready to share their creations with the wider world. “I’ve been wanting to show people these songs for the best part of the year now,” James admits, expressing both relief and excitement about the album’s release.
Charting Success with Authentic Rock
The band’s ethos is firmly rooted in playing music they genuinely enjoy, a sentiment encapsulated in their track ‘Headlights’, which James fondly describes as embodying their ideal mix of chaos and rock’n’roll swagger.
Their rapid ascent from garage band sessions to sharing stages with icons like Guns N’ Roses and The Darkness is no small feat. James attributes this success to being proactive, with a slightly cheeky approach to seizing opportunities. This blend of boldness and a bit of luck highlights the unconventional pathways to success in the modern music industry.
With stories circulating about explosive performances—literally, in the case of a rumoured speaker incident at a house party. James relishes these growing urban legends, seeing them as part of the band’s mystique and appeal.
James and the Cold Gun represent a new chapter in rock, defined by authenticity, raw energy, and a clear vision for their music. As they continue to navigate the complexities of the music industry, they remain guided by a simple yet powerful philosophy shared by James, inspired by Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl:
“When you’re playing music that you love and you’re enjoying it… then you’ve succeeded.”
This approach is not just a marketing strategy but a testament to the enduring allure of making music that resonates deeply with both the band and their fans.
We can’t wait to have James and The Cold Gun join us at the General Mayhem for their very first Primordial performance!
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