Rival Sons
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Rival Sons is an American blues-rock
band from Los Angeles
, California
. The band has digitally self-released one album
and also digitally released a self-titled EP
through Earache Records
before marking their full label debut on the label with Pressure & Time
in June 2011.
The single Tell Me Something, from the album was used in a television campaign for Izod
Indy car racing.
In 2010 the band opened for Alice Cooper
, several USO shows with Kid Rock
, AC/DC
in Las Vegas, and a televised performance, centre track, at The Indianapolis 500. The band played CMJ in New York in 2010
The band signed with Earache Records in 2010, who released Pressure & Time in June 2011. The album was written, recorded, and mixed in just 20 days, a process the band says is to their liking as it ensures a rawness for both the listener and the band.
Rival Sons played a showcase in London at HMV
’s Next Big Thing
at the Camden Barfly on February 12, 2011, with Sons of Icarus and Vintage Trouble
.
Rival Sons advocate veganism and spirituality
along with classic rock and roll.
The track Get Mine was featured in a Jeremiah Weed
premium malt beverage television advertising campaign showing an arm wrestling
competition.
from KISS
on Wednesday February 2, 2011.
The album artwork for Pressure and Time was created by graphic designer Storm Thorgerson
who has also designed artwork for Led Zeppelin
, 10cc
and, most notably, Pink Floyd
’s Dark Side of The Moon.
Rival Sons are supported Judas Priest
on the UK leg of their 2011 Epitaph World Tour including a performance at High Voltage Festival
.
According to Jay Buchanan, the band hopes to release new material in early 2012
Singles/EP's
Blues-rock
Blues rock is a hybrid musical genre combining bluesy improvisations over the 12-bar blues and extended boogie jams with rock and roll styles. The core of the blues rock sound is created by the electric guitar, piano, bass guitar and drum kit, with the electric guitar usually amplified through a...
band from Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. The band has digitally self-released one album
Before the Fire
Before the Fire is the self-released debut studio album by Los Angeles-based Blues rock outfit Rival Sons. It was released online via digital download on June 9, 2009...
and also digitally released a self-titled EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
through Earache Records
Earache Records
Earache Records is a heavy metal-oriented record label based in Nottingham, UK and New York, USA. It helped to pioneer extreme metal by releasing many of the earliest grindcore and death metal records in the period 1988-1994.-History:...
before marking their full label debut on the label with Pressure & Time
Pressure & Time
-Personnel:Rival Sons* Jay Buchanan – vocals* Scott Holiday – guitars* Robin Everhart – bass* Michael Miley – drumsProduction* Produced by Dave Cobb* Cover art designed by Storm Thorgerson* Recorded & Engineered by Pete DiRado* Mixed by Mark Rains...
in June 2011.
Before the Fire (2008-2010)
Formed in June 2008 the line-up for Rival Sons was completed when singer-songwriter Jay Buchanan joined the band. They recorded Before the Fire, and digitally self-released it in June 2009.The single Tell Me Something, from the album was used in a television campaign for Izod
Izod
Izod is a clothing company that produces dressy-casual clothing and sportswear for men and women, also including fragrances, and accessories. Similar to brands such as Gant U.S.A., Lacoste, and Polo Ralph Lauren, it is part of the Phillips-Van Heusen Company, headquartered at 200 Madison Ave., New...
Indy car racing.
In 2010 the band opened for Alice Cooper
Alice Cooper
Alice Cooper is an American rock singer, songwriter and musician whose career spans more than four decades...
, several USO shows with Kid Rock
Kid Rock
Robert James "Bob" Ritchie , known by his stage name Kid Rock, is an American singer-songwriter, musician and rapper with five Grammy Awards nominations...
, AC/DC
AC/DC
AC/DC are an Australian rock band, formed in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young. Commonly classified as hard rock, they are considered pioneers of heavy metal, though they themselves have always classified their music as simply "rock and roll"...
in Las Vegas, and a televised performance, centre track, at The Indianapolis 500. The band played CMJ in New York in 2010
The band signed with Earache Records in 2010, who released Pressure & Time in June 2011. The album was written, recorded, and mixed in just 20 days, a process the band says is to their liking as it ensures a rawness for both the listener and the band.
Rival Sons played a showcase in London at HMV
HMV
His Master's Voice is a trademark in the music business, and for many years was the name of a large record label. The name was coined in 1899 as the title of a painting of the dog Nipper listening to a wind-up gramophone...
’s Next Big Thing
Next Big Thing
Next Big Thing is a studio album from American country music artist Vince Gill. It was released in 2003 on MCA Nashville Records, and it features four singles: the title track, "Someday", "Young Man's Town", and "In These Last Few Days"...
at the Camden Barfly on February 12, 2011, with Sons of Icarus and Vintage Trouble
Vintage Trouble
Vintage Trouble is an American soul and rock band. The band formed in Hollywood, California in 2010.-History:...
.
Rival Sons advocate veganism and spirituality
Spirituality
Spirituality can refer to an ultimate or an alleged immaterial reality; an inner path enabling a person to discover the essence of his/her being; or the “deepest values and meanings by which people live.” Spiritual practices, including meditation, prayer and contemplation, are intended to develop...
along with classic rock and roll.
The track Get Mine was featured in a Jeremiah Weed
Jeremiah Weed
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premium malt beverage television advertising campaign showing an arm wrestling
Arm wrestling
Arm wrestling is a sport with two participants. Each participant places one arm on a surface with their elbows bent and touching the surface, and they grip each other's hand...
competition.
Pressure & Time (2011-present)
Rival Sons played in Dallas for the NFL's Super Bowl kickoff party at Aces & Angels Salute to the Troops hosted by Gene SimmonsGene Simmons
Gene Simmons is an Israeli-American entrepreneur, singer-songwriter, actor, and rock bassist. Known as "The Demon", he is the bassist/vocalist of Kiss, a hard rock band he co-founded in the early 1970s.-Early life:...
from KISS
KISS (band)
Kiss is an American rock band formed in New York City in January 1973. Well-known for its members' face paint and flamboyant stage outfits, the group rose to prominence in the mid to late 1970s on the basis of their elaborate live performances, which featured fire breathing, blood spitting,...
on Wednesday February 2, 2011.
The album artwork for Pressure and Time was created by graphic designer Storm Thorgerson
Storm Thorgerson
Storm Thorgerson is an English graphic designer, known for his work for rock bands such as Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, 10cc, Dream Theater, The Mars Volta, Muse, The Cranberries, and Biffy Clyro.-Biography:...
who has also designed artwork for Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin were an English rock band, active in the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s. Formed in 1968, they consisted of guitarist Jimmy Page, singer Robert Plant, bassist/keyboardist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham...
, 10cc
10cc
10cc are an English art rock band who achieved their greatest commercial success in the 1970s. The band initially consisted of four musicians -- Graham Gouldman, Eric Stewart, Kevin Godley, and Lol Creme -- who had written and recorded together for some three years, before assuming the "10cc" name...
and, most notably, Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd were an English rock band that achieved worldwide success with their progressive and psychedelic rock music. Their work is marked by the use of philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation, innovative album art, and elaborate live shows. Pink Floyd are one of the most commercially...
’s Dark Side of The Moon.
Rival Sons are supported Judas Priest
Judas Priest
Judas Priest are an English heavy metal band from Birmingham, England, formed in 1969. The current line-up consists of lead vocalist Rob Halford, guitarists Glenn Tipton and Richie Faulkner, bassist Ian Hill, and drummer Scott Travis. The band has gone through several drummers over the years,...
on the UK leg of their 2011 Epitaph World Tour including a performance at High Voltage Festival
High Voltage Festival
High Voltage is a music festival held in Victoria Park, London. The event hosts artists from various strands of rock music, including classic rock, progressive rock, and heavy metal. The first festival was held on the 24 and 25 July 2010...
.
According to Jay Buchanan, the band hopes to release new material in early 2012
Discography
Studio albums- Before the FireBefore the FireBefore the Fire is the self-released debut studio album by Los Angeles-based Blues rock outfit Rival Sons. It was released online via digital download on June 9, 2009...
(2009) - Pressure & TimePressure & Time-Personnel:Rival Sons* Jay Buchanan – vocals* Scott Holiday – guitars* Robin Everhart – bass* Michael Miley – drumsProduction* Produced by Dave Cobb* Cover art designed by Storm Thorgerson* Recorded & Engineered by Pete DiRado* Mixed by Mark Rains...
(2011) UK #129
Singles/EP's
- Rival Sons - EP (2011)