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March 18, 2024
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HEALTH Announce Rat-Based Warfare Down Under Tour

Following their highly successful and long-awaited return to Australia in 2023 for Dark Mofo and a limited couple of sideshows, the enigmatic noise rock-cum-industrial metal trio that is HEALTH returned home to LA to prepare for the release of their seventh full-length album Rat Wars. Having begun the process of reinventing themselves as a heavy band several records ago, Rat Wars is a dystopian, painfully horny fever dream that may just be the zenith of their evolution – HEALTH at its most fully formed after years of collaboration and experimentation, all the while cultivating a passionate fan base that not only follows their every move, but actively takes part in the band’s extremely online community. Having immediately followed up on the December 2023 release of Rat Wars by supporting modern metal icons Sleep Token all over Europe, including at their gigantic sold out show at Wembley Stadium, the band soon embarked with their most successful US headline tour yet, and now prepares to bring the rat wars to Australia for the next stage of their campaign…

Joining them on all dates is the Brisbane-based artist Zheani, whose rise has been similarly meteoric in recent years. To call her a rapper, while somewhat fitting, would betray the eclectic and violent mix of hip-hop, metal, industrial, synth-pop, emo and hardcore influences that makes up her truly next-generation music and stunning imagery represented by her 2023 sophomore album The Spiritual Meat Grinder and 2024 single Spoils of War. Selling out her own headline shows in Australia, the USA and Europe, and even supporting Limp Bizkit in Melbourne over the last year, the Rat-Based Warfare Down Under Tour may be one of your last chances to see Zheani in a club setting before she truly lifts off to the stars.

Experimental drum & bass artist Joshua Wells (Nerve, AR53 Records) and extreme metal vocalist Karina Utomo (KILAT, Rinuwat, High Tension) present their latest duo performance as a new look at largely improvised electronic rhythms and exploratory voicing. The project focuses on live drum machine manipulations paired with extreme vocal dissonance. The creation is a discordant cacophony of textural dark, techno landscapes narrated with shatteringly acute vocal ranging.

These shows promise to be unforgettable nights that showcase heavy music as a force that doesn’t have to be brutal and macho to be gripping and eviscerating. May the Rat Wars purge this continent. Long live the Rat Wars.

Early bird pre-sale tickets on sale: Wednesday 20 March @ 11am AEDT time

To Gain Early Ticket Access Register Here -> https://daltours.cc/ratwarsdownunder

General tickets on sale: Friday 22 March @ 11am local time
Tickets from destroyalllines.com

Destroy All Lines Presents

HEALTH

RAT-BASED WARFARE TOUR :: DOWN UNDER

WITH SPECIAL GUESTS

ZHEANI + JOSHUA WELLS & KARINA UTOMO

WEDNESDAY 31 JULY – AMPLIFIER BAR, PERTH

THURSDAY 1 AUGUST – LION ARTS, ADELAIDE

FRIDAY 2 AUGUST – 170 RUSSELL, MELBOURNE

SATURDAY 3 AUGUST – MANNING BAR, SYDNEY

SUNDAY 4 AUGUST – BRIGHTSIDE OUTDOORS, BRISBANE

General tickets on sale: Friday 22 March @ 11am local time

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March 15, 2024
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Interview with Chuck Garric & Calico Cooper

The formidable powerhouse Beasto Blanco are back in 2024 with new single ‘Run For Your Life,’ produced by Chris Harms / Lord of the Lost. It’s the first taste of their forthcoming new album, KINETICA, coming later this year via COP International Records that aspires to capture the visuals, energy, love, sex, sweat, robots, and raw animalistic essence that defines the band.

This adrenaline-fueled track ‘Run For Your Life” kicks things off with a sonic and lyrical call to face fears and trust bestial instincts. In the accompanying music video, Beasto Blanco charges full force into life amid intergalactic chaos, pursuing their cybernetic “Machine Girl” warrior Queen. The epic hunt unfolds, with the band's sound leading the charge. Beasto Blanco refuses to run, embodying the spirit of the less than perfect, the flawed, and the free.

Calico Cooper says of the track, “’Run For Your Life’ is a track about stamina. The sheer force of will it takes to dig deep and run from any black holes sucking you in. To not be crushed by the destruction. But to run hard and fast… for your life. You have the power to save yourself. And it’s worth it.”

Beasto Blanco features the electrifying collaboration of Nashville-based shock rockers Chuck Garric (Alice Cooper) and high priestess Calico Cooper, delivering an instant knockout blow. With an explosive sound and captivating visuals, ‘Run For Your Life’ is the perfect balance of raw power and infectious melodies that showcases Beasto Blanco’s refreshing authenticity as a beacon of genuine, unapologetic rock ‘n’ roll.

Adds Christian Petke, founder of COP International Records, “I have been working in the industry for over 30 years and I have never represented a band that is this focused and driven. Beasto Blanco’s musicianship and professionalism is just mind-blowing. I am absolutely in love with their sound and energy; here is a band that effortlessly combines deep rock ‘n’ roll roots with 21st century attitude and technology. The icing on the cake is the fact that they are totally fun to work with.”

In addition to the new music, Beasto Blanco has been confirmed for appearances at several European festivals this summer, including Wacken, Ur Rock, and Plague Noir with more dates coming soon.

About Beasto Blanco

Rock and Roll born in the Mountain Mud and the Desert Sun … Beasto Blanco was formed by Chuck Garric and Chris Latham. They set out to create a raw, powerful, rock ‘n’ roll band with a searing, theatrical live experience. Enter Calico Cooper, rock vixen and the spawn of Garric’s boss, legendary shock rocker Alice Cooper and a renegade German rhythm section and Beasto Blanco’s inimitable sound and image emerged. Blood, sweat, and gasoline are fueling Beasto Blanco’s explosive rock sound and captivating visuals. A band and an audience united in one inseparable union of musical thunder and sensational spectacle. Welcome to the world of Beasto Blanco. Whether illuminated in the spotlights of cavernous arenas or headlining packed theaters and clubs, the band’s mission is unwavering: To create an immersive experience where everyone is welcome to join an extended family whose support is unconditional and authentic.

Lineup:

Chuck Garric (long time Alice Cooper bassist) on guitars and vocals

Calico Cooper on vocals

Brother Latham on guitars

Jan LeGrow on bass

Sean Sellers on drums

Find Beasto Blanco online:

Website: https://www.beastoblanco.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeastoBlanco/?pnref=lhc

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beastoblanco/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeastoBlanco

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March 12, 2024
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Alpha Wolf Half Living Things Australian Tour Sells Out. Additional Shows Added And Venue Upgrades. Tickets On Sale Now.

Bringing the noise firmly back in 2024, Australian behemoths ALPHA WOLF sold out their Half Living Things Australian Headline Tour with special international guests, including Ohio metalcore stalwarts THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, Texan metalcore trailblazers INVENT ANIMATE and Swedish modern heavy wielders THROWN this August in less than a week of tickets on sale.

Due to overwhelming demand, additional shows have been added and venues upgraded with tickets on sale now.

New shows have been added to Melbourne on Friday 2 August at Chelsea Heights Hotel and a 2nd show at Liberty Hall in Sydney on Wednesday 7 August.

Perth's show on Thursday 1 August has now been upgraded to Metropolis, Adelaide on Sunday 4 August will now be at Hindley St Music Hall and Brisbane's venue has been upgraded to Fortitude Music Hall on Saturday 10 August. All existing tickets remain valid for these shows.

Never ones to do anything by halves, ALPHA WOLF have relentlessly sharpened their trademark intensity against the odds over the years, from releasing their critically-acclaimed sophomore album A Quiet Place To Die amid the pandemic in 2020, to releasing a split EP, The Lost & The Longing, with Welsh rockers Holding Absence in 2022, and, as of 2024, ferociously approaching their third full-length album Half Living Things, due out on Friday 5 April via Greyscale Records and SharpTone Records.

Hinting at things to come via the track Bring Back The Noise, a neck-snapping party-starter, as well as the internet-breaking collab single Sucks 2 Suck with legendary rapper Ice-T, last week saw ALPHA WOLF release the emphatic single, Whenever You're Ready. A track soaked in heart-wrenching melodics and pounding instrumentation.

Launching their own curated festival CVLTFEST in 2022, ALPHA WOLF continue to powerfully fly the flag for their own incredible wares as well as the local heavy music scene and exciting international acts, with CVLTFEST returning last month for its second edition to critical acclaim, headlined by ALPHA WOLF themselves alongside friends Emmure (USA), Crossfaith (Japan), Ocean Grove, Paledusk (Japan), Ten56. (France), Diamond Construct, Crave Death and Vilify.

Ticking off their biggest North American run to date with Motionless in White in and tearing up multiple stages as part of the inaugural Knotfest Australia last year, ALPHA WOLF kicked off 2024 touring regionally supporting The Amity Affliction, and will embark later this month on a massive North American headline run, supported by Emmure, UnityTX and Chamber, before heading to the UK to appear at Download Festival alongside Queens Of The Stone Age, Fall Out Boy, Avenged Sevenfold and more.

Forming in 2005, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA have gone on to become a towering fixture in the metalcore scene, armed with their balanced blend of turbulence, eloquent lyricism and melodic sorcery. From securing six consecutive Top 5 debuts on the Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums Chat through to extensive tours across the globe, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA most recently showcased their prowess via their 2022 album Color Decay. In 2024, the band will return to Australia in following supporting Polaris on a national sold out tour in 2017, and also marking the band's first tour down under since releasing The Act in 2019 and Color Decay.

Progressive metalcore quartet INVENT ANIMATE certainly know how to turn heads and melt hearts with their deeply empathetic heavy creations. Deeply connective and laced with fluctuating moments of ambience, intensity and technical immersion, INVENT ANIMATE unveiled their fourth studio album, Heavener, in 2023, self-produced by the band alongside The Plot In You's Landon Tewers and praised for its progressive elements and nuanced complexity. 

Releasing their debut single greyout in 2021, Sweden's THROWN have quickly become one of the hottest acts in the modern heavy scene, blending intense guitars with aggressive vocals and infectious arrangements. With a misanthropic sonic spine and a fresh take on the metalcore and surrounding realms, THROWN recently toured alongside Fit For A King and Invent Animate, with 2024 marking the first time ever that the band will tour Australia.

Tickets for new shows & venue upgrades are on sale now
from destroyalllines.com

Destroy All Lines, Greyscale Records + SharpTone Records Present

ALPHA WOLF
HALF LIVING THINGS AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2024

WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA (USA)
INVENT ANIMATE (USA) + THROWN (SWE)

THURSDAY 1 AUGUST 2024 – METROPOLIS, PERTH 18+ VENUE UPGRADE
FRIDAY 2 AUGUST 2024 – CHELSEA HEIGHTS HOTEL, MELBOURNE 18+ NEW SHOW 
SATURDAY 3 AUGUST 2024 – FORUM, MELBOURNE 18+ SOLD OUT
SUNDAY 4 AUGUST 2024 – HINDLEY ST MUSIC HALL, ADELAIDE LIC AA VENUE UPGRADE
WEDNESDAY 7 AUGUST 2024 – LIBERTY HALL, SYDNEY LIC AA NEW SHOW 
THURSDAY 8 AUGUST 2024 – LIBERTY HALL, SYDNEY LIC AA SOLD OUT
FRIDAY 9 AUGUST 2024 – KING ST BAND ROOM, NEWCASTLE 18+ SOLD OUT
SATURDAY 10 AUGUST 2024 – FORTITUDE MUSIC HALL, BRISBANE 18+ VENUE UPGRADE

Tickets for new shows & venue upgrades are on sale now from destroyalllines.com

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March 11, 2024
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FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE Returns With New Single ‘Pendulum’

“Sometimes you have to die first to fully understand what life is.” – Francesco Paoli

 Death… our inevitable ruin that calls for us sooner or later. Many who are fortunate enough to temporarily escape its fatal clutches experience life altering changes, finding renewed purpose, rejuvenated creative spirit and a reawakening of the soul. Such as the story goes for FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE frontman Francesco Paoli who in 2021 was involved in a tragic mountain climbing accident that left him clinging to life with years of recovery ahead, and ultimately inspiring the band’s first music in years.

Today marks the monumental return of Paoli and Italian symphonic metal giants FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE as the band releases their first new music since the devastating accident. Inspired by horrific event, the new single ‘Pendulum’ swings with intense ferocity and baroque classical movements, seething with anguished pain.

Commenting on the song, Paoli says:

“This is the first song we release since my ‘dance’ with death, back in August 2021. It’s obvious that such a life changing event would have affected our music. It took a toll on me, physically and mentally, and sharing my experience is also part of my healing process. Pendulum is just the opening chapter of a bigger story, which is yet to be told…”

Mixed and mastered by Grammy-nominated producer Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, Epica, Arch Enemy), ‘Pendulum’ encapsulates all the core elements that FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE are known for: sheer violence, majestic orchestrations and soaring operatic melodies. The stunning artwork was created by Italian artist Ludovico Cioffi.

The new single is accompanied by a stunning music video directed by Martina L. McLean (GHOST, OCEANA). Watch here: https://youtu.be/Lkv9v-W5PAY

Paoli adds about the video: “The music video, realized by visionary Italian director Martina L. McLean, turned my unfortunate incident into a monumental visual experience, an awe-inspiring blend of obscure symbolism, surreal architectures and nightmarish mythological creatures. It perfectly portraits the struggle and the desperation of that day, a day of defeat… but also the day of my rebirth.”

‘Pendulum’ Music Video: https://youtu.be/Lkv9v-W5PAY

About FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE:

Born in 2007, Fleshgod Apocalypse quickly established themselves among the leaders of symphonic death metal. With 5 critically acclaimed full-length albums and countless worldwide tours and festival performances.

Fleshgod Apocalypse joined Nuclear Blast Records in 2011 and would go on to release seminal records Agony (2011), King (2016) and their most recent, the highly praised Veleno (2019).

Following the release of their 2020 EP, No, the Covid Pandemic took hold of the world bringing things to a halt. Soon after, the band’s frontman, mastermind Francesco Paoli was involved in a near death climbing accident, resulting in years of recovery and the band’s temporary hiatus.

In 2023, the band emerged back full-force once again commanding audiences on tours throughout Europe, with eyes set on their next, life affirming record to be released later this year.

Follow FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE:

https://shop.fleshgodapocalypse.com/

https://www.facebook.com/fleshgodapocalypse

https://www.instagram.com/fleshgodofficial/

https://www.tiktok.com/@fleshgodofficial

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March 11, 2024
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AENIMUS Release Track Video For ‘Phoenix Rise’

Bay Area natives AENIMUS have released trailblazing progressive death metal since 2011. Today, the band offer fans a farewell in the form of a track video for the single 'Phoenix Rise'.

Seth Stone comments, “To my fans, friends and family… With over a decade of moments shared together and infinite memories that will live with me forever, I have made the difficult decision to put Aenimus on an indefinite hiatus. Thank you all, for the support and love over the years, in making many of my dreams come true. 

“Thank you to all the amazing musicians who performed and wrote these magical songs with me. Never, did I fathom I would perform and write music alongside some of the best and most humble musicians that I now consider family. I could not have accomplished any of this without a single one of you. 

“Thank you to Nuclear Blast Records, Continental Touring, and everyone else within the music industry who guided Aenimus and gave us opportunities of a lifetime. 

“With that, I give you all one last song, 'Phoenix Rise' a farewell to celebrate the time we spent together and a song to inspire hope to whoever needs it.

“Thank you, Brian Gosling (guitars/production), Cody Pulliam (drums), and John Flynn (bass) for sharing your amazing talents and writing 'Phoenix Rise' with me.“

Stream 'Phoenix Rise' on all platforms now at:

https://aenimus.bfan.link/phoenix-rise

'Phoenix Rise' was written by vocalist Seth Stone, guitarist Brian Gosling, bassist John Flynn, and drummer Cody Pulliam. The single was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Brian Gosling at Grimzee Studios.

Dreamcatcher is a concept album that draws inspiration from horror novels and movies, such as “It”, “The Shining”, “Hannibal Lecter”, and “The Dead Zone”. The album was recorded by the band while mixing and mastering were handled by Jamie King (BTBAM, THE CONTORTIONIST), and features guest appearances from Mike Semesky (INTERVALS, THE HAARP MACHINE), Jamie Hanks (I DECLARE WAR), Brian James (ex-FALLUJAH) Sims Cashion and Leonardo Guzman.

'Before The Eons' OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ob-qUFQkbFc

'The Dark Triad' OFFICIAL TRACK STREAM:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYklEWMLN3M

'Eternal [feat. Sims Cashion]' OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ILEiHOGiSo

'Between Iron And Silver' OFFICIAL VIDEO:
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJ9bodhcZWw

More information:
https://www.facebook.com/Aenimus/
https://www.instagram.com/aenimusofficial/
https://twitter.com/aenimusofficial
https://www.youtube.com/@Aenimusofficial

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March 11, 2024
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SLIPKNOT Bring Their Anniversary Tour To Headline Knotfest Australia

KNOTFEST, the music and counterculture experience destination festival kicks off in Australia next week with a whole horde of surprises lying in wait and KNOTFEST 2024 ticketholders are in for a treat.

We’re stoked to announce the return of SLIPKNOT for KNOTFEST 2025 to celebrate their 25th Anniversary, together with a huge line-up to be announced later in the year.

Only KNOTFEST 2024 ticketholders will receive exclusive access to the first release of tickets to KNOTFEST 2025, which will be prior to all other presales.

If you haven't purchased your tickets to KNOTFEST 2024, now Is the time!

Headlined by PANTERA and DISTURBED, the sweltering 2024 festival line-up also includes LAMB OF GOD, HALESTORM, THE HU, ASKING ALEXANDRIA, WAGE WAR, ESCAPE THE FATE, THY ART IS MURDER, SKINDRED, SPEED, WINDWAKER, BRAND OF SACRIFICE and KING PARROT.
 

Tickets on sale now at https://knotfest.com/australia/

KNOTFEST AUSTRALIA 2024

DATES AND VENUES:
Thursday 21 March 2024 – Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne
Saturday 23 March 2024 – Centennial Park, Sydney
Sunday 24 March 2024 – Brisbane Showgrounds, Brisbane

LINE UP:
Pantera | Disturbed | Lamb Of God | Halestorm | The HU | Asking Alexandria
Wage War | Escape The Fate | Thy Art Is Murder | Skindred | SPEED
Windwaker | Brand Of Sacrifice | King Parrot

Stay up to date on all things KNOTFEST over at https://knotfest.com/australia/ and by following on socials.

Find KNOTFEST AUSTRALIA Online
https://knotfest.com/australia/
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March 8, 2024
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Like Moths To Flames Announce New Album ‘THE CYCLES OF TRYING TO COPE’

U.S. metalcore act Like Moths To Flames have announced their new album THE CYCLES OF TRYING TO COPE. It arrives on May 10 via UNFD.

The band has also shared the video for the explosive juggernaut of a new single Kintsugi, which also shows off the melodic and contemplative side of the band. 

Each song that the band has released is like one of the cycles of trying to cope. The term Kintsugi refers to the the “fracture” cycle. Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery by mending the areas of breakage with a mixture including powdered gold — essentially repairing the cracks with gold.

“When things go wrong, I think we are left to pick up the pieces and forced to choose which piece to leave with,” says singer Chris Roetter. “If it’s not possible to leave with everything the way it was before it broke, how do you know what piece to hold onto?”
 
 As for the album as a whole, Roetter shares, “The record encapsulates the many varying emotions we go through when trying to grow through life. The last few years, I really tried to harness some of those emotions as a catalyst to get through whatever I was going through at the time. I think we all have our own unique ways to cope and these are mine.”
 KINTSUGI – OUT NOW
https://lmtf.lnk.to/TCOTTC

THE CYCLES OF TRYING TO COPE – OUT MAY 10
https://lmtf.lnk.to/TCOTTC

LIKE MOTHS TO FLAMES ARE:
Chris Roetter – Vocals | Zach Pishney – Guitar
Roman Garcia – Drums | Cody Cavanaugh – Guitar

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March 8, 2024
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AUDIO REIGN Adelaide Rockers Release New Single, Crown New Record, The Perfect Sea, Coming May 10

Boasting a lethal combination of razor sharp musicianship and blisteringly catchy anthems, 
Audio Reign are the epitome of classic heavy rock. 

After rocking the nation over the last several months with tracks like Motorway, Last In Line and Relentless and Breathe, the band deliver Crown.

An anthem of empowerment, Crown is about having the courage to break free from the monotonous cycle of mere existence. To step away from whatever version of familiarity you’re living to follow your heart, chase your dreams and seize the moment. If you’re standing at life’s crossroads, dig deep, believe in yourself, recognise your true value and wear your CROWN because you only live once! 

Also In celebrating International Womens day on March 8,
CROWN is a song for motivation to empower women.

Don’t ever, let anything hold you back 
You’ve only got one life and regret is a bitter pill
It’s now or never
Dive into the blinding unknown
I know you’re scared
But it’ll be alright
Just take a breath
Now take the wheel….
Just wait till they all see you when you’re wearing a crown

Listen to Crown here
https://lnk.to/tf9T4h 

Crown, comes from the band’s forthcoming new album, The Perfect Sea, due for released on May 10 via XMusic.

The Perfect Sea was born amidst the tumult of the Covid era which can be heard within the lyrics of songs such as Relentless, Motorway & Breathe. This 18-month labor of love is a testament to their resilience and determination to rise up stronger than ever.

Audio Reign's signature blend of diverse emotions and energies ensures that there's a song for every listener on this powerhouse of an album. The album is a rollercoaster of emotions that will take you from the energetic highs to the depths of the ocean floor and back again. This album isn't just meant to be heard; it's meant to be felt.

The band has this message for their fans “The Perfect Sea is a song and album dedicated to our fans. It's a huge thankyou for sticking by us during the hard times and for being there loyal, loud and ready to sail us into the bright new realm of the Reign.

We cannot wait to take this album on the road and deliver its raw power to you all… LIVE!
We are nothing without you… Thank you AR family”

The Perfect Sea, will be released on May 10
Pre Orders are available now
https://lnk.to/CYk5TT

TOUR DATES
Audio Reign will also be travelling to Melbourne to join XMusic label mates Sisters Doll, XCalibre and Cicadastone for a weekend of Live Rock Music

Friday, May 3: The Workers Club, Fitzroy 
Saturday, May 4: – Scottie’s Garage Bar, Seaford

Tickets are on sale now 
https://tix.to/Qs4H1kCH

Follow Audio Reign
https://linktr.ee/audioreign 

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March 8, 2024
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Interview with goodthankyou (Q & A)

A swaggering and powerful ode to the fairer sex, PRAY AT YOUR ALTAR is the new single out today from goodthankyou, aka the solo project from Melbourne cult party-starters The Stiffys’ frontman Jason John Leigh. The formidable lead single taken from goodthankyou’s debut album THE KENNARDS SESSIONS, also out today, PRAY AT YOUR ALTAR showcases Leigh’s enigmatic musical prowess while equally illuminating the broader album steeped in vulnerability, charm and growth.

(STM) Tell us about your new single Pray At Your Altar?
It’s a sweaty lusty song that’s fueled by mild hallucinogens. It comes at the end of an album about growing up, searching for your place and finally finding a home in the arms of another.

What’s the creative process like for you?
Body started as a way for me to excavate a lot of negative thoughts and associations and get clear on the kind of relationship I’d like to have with myself. I’m particularly proud of the dynamics in this one, going from these melty verses to hit-you-in-the-face choruses when the emotion of the song takes over. It’s a very special one to me and I’m super proud to share it.

What’s the creative process like for you?
Every night I ride an electric scooter to a storage unit facility to work while the rest of the world sleeps. I drag an extension cord to a power point down the corridor, shut myself in behind a heavy roller door, open a can of lukewarm beer and pick up an instrument. Sometimes the music doesn’t come and I always think ‘oh man, I suck. I should get some sleep. Ok maybe I’ll just play some guitar or a while. This sucks. This is hard. Oh wait, what if I loop that bit. Cool now I’ll play drums behind it, oh man that sounds great and I am having the best time ever.’

If you could change something about the music industry what would you change?
I’d make it easier for young people to access recording studios. Install them into public libraries or something. It sucks that poor kids start from behind with music gear because they’ve usually got the most interesting things to say.

What do you think life would be like for you if you didn’t have music as an outlet?
I moved to Sydney a few years ago, away from my musical community, and tried to fill the void by taking up standup comedy. It was really fun but not making music made me feel like I was missing a limb. The radio in my head got louder and louder until it was bearable. And I also felt a lot less cool. So here I am getting it all out in a storage unit late at night.

Is there anyone you would like to collaborate with?
I’d love to be in the studio with Kevin Parker, mainly just to watch how he does it. It’d be less a collaboration and more ‘me watching Kevin Parker in the studio’, ‘me trying not fan out too hard in front of Kevin Parker’ and ‘me giving myself a pep talk in the corner to just calm down a bit around Kevin Parker’.

What’s your advice to young people who want to make a career for themselves in the industry?
Most creative people do not work for money, they just want to make cool stuff and be involved in good projects. So meet as many talented people as you can, learn from them and help them out. Then, when you get good enough to start building cool projects of your own, they’ll want to be part of it and help make it better.

What’s your favourite song to perform?
goodthankyou is purely a recording project for now. There will be a band at some point, and we’ll be able to tell you our favourite song to perform then. But I reckon it’d end being ‘GET FUCKED UP’.

Got any secret hobbies that we might be surprised by?
Sometimes I write jingles and do voice overs for ads. I also like to watch ASMR videos of old guys eating fast food and telling really boring stories.

Listen: Pray At Your Altar

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