I Like Trains: Autumn tour dates + new EP news

In October, Leeds prog/alt-rock band I Like Trains (formerly iLiKETRAiNS) will be releasing a new EP.

‘Beacons’, a four track release, features ‘Beacons’ from the band’s 2012 full-length ‘The Shallows’ plus three brand new songs.

To tie in with the release, the band will embark on a lengthy European tour, visiting the following places:

OCTOBER

Sat 13th, City Museum, Leeds, UK
Mon 15th, Captains Rest, Glasgow, UK
Tue 16th, Cluny, Newcastle, UK
Thu 18th, Deaf Institute, Manchester, UK
Fri 19th, Guildhall, Leicester, UK
Sun 21st, Hare & Hounds, Birmingham, UK
Mon 22nd, Cargo, London, UK
Tue 23rd, Cooler, Bristol, UK
Wed 24th, Buffalo Bar, Cardiff, UK
Thu 25th, The Cellar, Southampton, UK
Sat 27th, La Maroquinerie, Paris, FRANCE
Sun 28th, De Boerderij, Geleen, NETHERLANDS
Mon 29th, Gebaude 9, Cologne, GERMANY
Tue 30th, Paradiso (Upstairs), Amsterdam, NETHERLANDS
Wed 31st, Rotown, Rotterdam, NETHERLANDS

NOVEMBER,

Thu 1st, Knust, Hamburg, GERMANY
Fri 2nd, Zoom, Frankfurt, GERMANY
Sun 4th, Magnet, Berlin, GERMANY
Mon 5th, Kranhalle, Munich, GERMANY
Tue 6th, Chelsea, Vienna, AUSTRIA
Thu 8th, Beatpol, Dresden, GERMANY
Sat 10th, Biomill, Laufen, SWITZERLAND
Sun 11th, Salzhaus, Winterhur, SWITZERLAND

‘Beacons’ is released on October 15th.

Lengthy interview with Russell Allen posted online

Linearock.it recently conducted a lengthy interview with vocalist Russell Allen, which you can view below.

Allen is considered to have one of the finest voices in progressive metal and has lent his talents to most of the Symphony X back catalogue, as well as a trilogy of albums with Jorn Lande.

Currently, Allen fronts all-star metal band Adrenaline Mob, where he offers his talents alongside bassist John Moyer (Disturbed), guitarist Mike Orlando (Sonic Stomp) and oft-praised drummer Mike Portnoy (ex-Dream Theater).

Adrenaline Mob’s debut full-length release ‘Omerta’ (released in March 2012) was well received by fans and critics and peaked at #70 on the Billboard 200.

New Gallows video posted online + tour dates

Hardcore punks Gallows will release their new album in September. The self-titled record will be the first Gallows full-length to feature ex-Alexisonfire man Wade MacNeil on vocals. MacNeil made his studio debut with the UK punks on their 2011 EP ‘Death Is Birth’. [Read a review here]

Paving the way for that September release, the band have posted a new song and video online. The video for ‘Last June’ can be seen below.

Gallows will be appearing at the Reading and Leeds festivals in August and also embarking on a UK tour to support the release of the album in the autumn.

GALLOWS AUTUMN TOUR DATES

Oct 03 The Haunt Brighton, United Kingdom
Oct 04 The Cavern Exeter, United Kingdom
Oct 05 The Fleece Bristol, United Kingdom
Oct 06 Club Academy Manchester, United Kingdom
Oct 08 Academy 2 Newcastle, United Kingdom
Oct 09 King Tuts Glasgow, United Kingdom
Oct 11 Rock City Basement Nottingham, United Kingdom
Oct 12 Corporation Sheffield, United Kingdom
Oct 13 Sugarmill Stoke, United Kingdom
Oct 14 Central Station Wrexham, United Kingdom
Oct 15 Cockpit Leeds, United Kingdom
Oct 16 Club Revolution Peterborough, United Kingdom
Oct 17 O2 Academy 2 Birmingham, United Kingdom
Oct 19 The Underworld London, United Kingdom

THE BLACK STOUT: Two live shows from Paris – July 2011/February 2012

In 2010, Parisian punks The Black Stout released their debut EP. The self-financed release was one of that year’s best DIY punk releases, really capturing the spirit of the band’s influences while mixing it with a hefty dose of talent. Their second release – the eight song vinyl ‘A Pint of Riot’ – branched out a little farther, incorporating a few more punk ‘n’ roll elements. While not as instant, that second release proved this band on the rise still weren’t short of attitude.

Since those outside France have not had the opportunity to catch The Black Stout live (yet), below are two full length shows for you to enjoy. While the band may not appear as visually energetic as some, these clips more than capture the musical spirit of their two releases to date.

Enjoy. [Please note: the second clip features strobey lighting]

[Both EPs can be purchased from The Black Stout’s Bandcamp page.]

July 2012

Static-X to play run of live dates in July

Industrial/alternative metal band Static-X are to play a few live dates in the US next month.

The band went on hiatus in 2009, allowing frontman Wayne Static to focus on his Pighammer project.  Although bandname was recently revived by Static, none of the other classic band members will be joining him on this first live trek of 2012.  Original bassist Tony Campos has commitments with Ministry and Soulfly, while Koichi Fukuda is remaining with Drugstore Fanatics.

US fans can catch Wayne Static and his new bandmates at the following venues:

July 15 – El Paso, TX @ El Paso County Coliseum
July 16 – Odessa, TX @ Dos Amigos
July 17 – Lubbock, TX @ Jake’s
July 18 – Dallas, TX @ Trees
July 19 – Houston, TX @ Scout Bar
July 21 – San Antonio, TX @ Backstage Live
July 23 – Ft Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution
July 24 – Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum
July 25 – Orlando, FL @ Beacham Theater
July 26 – Knoxville, TN @ The Valarium
July 27 – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
July 30 – Norfolk, VA @ Norva