NEWS: South Cali heavy blues rockers set to new album release of 'Rite'

SOUTHERN Californian Heavy Blues Hard Rock trio, Idlewar are set tp release 2nd Album, RITE, worldwide, via Off Yer Rocka Recordings on October 12th 2017. The first single, “Keep Your Word”, will be released on the 8th September 2017 - see the link below.

Southern California heavy blues hard rock trio Idlewar have upped their game with their second release. Singer/bass player James Blake solidifies why he is one of the best singers in rock today. With a continuation of varied moods, tempos and groove. IDLEWAR’’s music is far from one dimensional. With the record being produced by drummer Pete Pagonis, Rite maintains the inspiration and grit of their debut.
 Their singer, James, describes the record as “a Mad Max machine like convoy; a group of ferocious apocalyptic vehicles barreling through the wasteland full throttle...about to come apart at the hinges. Then every so often they slow or even stop to survey the landscape all the while contrasting their silhouette of destruction against a backdrop of serenity.”
 
The band returns to the UK in early Nov for a tour with a date at the already sold out Hard Rock Hell XI and an appearance at the Inaugural HRH Awards on Wednesday 8th.

Idlewar have only recently signed to Off Yer Rocka and the titanic Californian trio insist they have found the perfect home for their heavy blues rock after joining a powerful roster that includes The Quireboys, Bonafide, Tequila Mockingbyrd and more. The band has one album and an EP under its belt and is readying the release of a second following the success of 2015’s devilish Dig In EP and last year’s instinctive follow-up Impulse.

“We are excited to be partnering up with Off Yer Rocka for so many reasons,” said the band. “For one it is a label that is currently geared toward our type of music. It’s what they know. We think that is important, in this day and age, to really try and distill down what you are and how to present it. Finding an audience is by far the toughest challenge facing bands right now and we think Jonni and the folks at OYR really have some great ways to do just that.”

Idlewar made it to the UK last year for a brief run of shows supporting rising stars Stone Broken. But that tour only whetted the band’s appetite for more as their fusion of Led Zeppelin, QOTSA and Clutch captured the imagination of British fans.

Jonni Davis, CEO at Off Yer Rocka, added: “We are always scouring the world for fresh new talent and we feel we’ve found something special where Idlewar is concerned. They are not young guys but they are hungry for success and determined to succeed.

"That’s what I love about Idlewar. They’ve only scratched the surface as far as the UK and Europe is concerned and we’ll be bringing them back over here in the autumn. I’ve heard the new songs and they are killer. They’re already lined up to play HRH XI and we have exciting plans for this band.”

Fronted by James Blake – an unstoppable vocal force who teaches physics and is a qualified martial arts coach – Idlewar leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of some seriously heavy music. Rick Graham’s iconic guitar solos add a unique energy to the talented trio while no-holds-barred drummer Pete Pagonis is a musician reborn after ending a self-imposed seven-year exile from the live scene.

Check out the brilliant video for Glory, from Idlewar’s Impulse album, click
here.

Track List – RITE

1. Sullen Moon
2. Break
3. Keep Your Word
4. Sing Loud
5. Come to save
6. Hold on
7. Strain
8. Panic
9. Caught
10. Hang
11. You’re gone

NEWS: HRH announces the nominees for its first ever HRH Awards

HARD Rock Hell has announced the nominees for the very first HRH Awards. The Awards have been shaped by classic HRH values: community-led and custom-built by the fans, reflecting the tastes of the HRH Loyal, and the wider community of HRH as a whole.

The Awards will honour the artists, industry figures, and people who matter in this vibrant business. The event is sponsored by Marshall, Eden, Natal, JHS, Vintage, HRH Mag, and Hard Rock Hell Radio and will be held at Camp HRH, Pwllheli, on Wednesday 8th November 2017.
 Award categories will now be voted down by HRH’s Dark Circle, HRH Mag, Hard Rock Hell Radio as well as some key industry players.

HRH Axeman
Nominees: Michael Schenker,  Zakk Wylde,  Bernie Marsden,   Tracii Guns

HRH “Angels of Rock”
Nominees: Girlschool,  Tequila Mockingbyrd,  Rock Goddess,  JOANovARC

HRH Rising Stars
Nominees: Evil Scarecrow, Massive Wagons, The Vintage Caravan, The Amorettes

HRH Young Blood
Nominees: Stone Broken,  Ryders Creed,  Bad Touch,  Dead Man’s Whiskey

HRH Metal Maniacs
Nominees: Anthrax,  Skindred,  Saxon,  Black Label Society

HRH Global Heroes
Nominees: Airbourne, Twisted Sister,  Helloween,  Nightranger

HRH Summer Solstice (Best Summer Festival)
Nominees: Sweden Rock Festival,  Download Festival,  Hellfest,  Wacken Open Air

HRH Brothers in Arms (Best Label)
Nominees: Nuclear Blast, Frontiers, Spinefarm, Napalm Records.

Other key HRH Awards which will be presented by HRH, include
HRH Legend
HRH Live ( Best Live venue)
HRH Mjolnir ( Industry Special Achievement Award)

The award ceremony will be a glitz-rich red carpet affair, at which there will also be a select few live performances. Booked to perform are Black Aces, Massive Wagons, IDLEWAR, and Killcode.

N.B. Tickets are very, very limited in numbers: only 500 will be able to attend, so please book early. Red Carpet Passes can be booked on www.hardrockhell.com or by ringing Sam on 0207 193 1307. Priced at 40 GBP, which includes one night’s accommodation.

NEWS: HRH rolls out Rock’s Red Carpet for the First HRH Awards

Having loudly and proudly recently celebrated its tenth anniversary, HRH still refuses to rest on its laurels and continues to expand and evolve. One major leap forward is the introduction of the HRH Awards, the first of which will be held at the main arena, camp HRH, Pwllheli, Wednesday 8th  November 2017.

The HRH Awards follow the classic HRH model in that the awards and event are community-led and custom-built by the fans, reflecting the tastes and appreciation of the HRH Loyal, the Dark Circle and community. HRH as a whole, and all its branches, will be honouring the artists, the industry figures and people who matter in this business.

HRH Mag and Hard Rock Hell Radio will also be actively involved. The event is sponsored by Marshall, Eden, Natal, JHS, Vintage, HRH Mag, and Hard Rock Hell Radio.

“Awards are a big part of the industry,” says HRH’s CEO Jonni Davis, “So we felt it was time that the HRH community made its own voice heard, showing appreciation for the music they love and the people who make it. It’s going to be a Hard Rock Hell of an evening!”

Award categories will be voted by fans, along with a couple of industry-voted awards. Categories include HRH Legend, HRH Axeman, HRH Rising Stars etc. More categories will be added and voted on.

The event itself will be a lavish, red carpet affair, presented with the flair and attention to detail that Europe’s leading residential festival provider applies to all events. Here, think of sit-down tables, presentation rich in glitz and pizazz, a roomful of fans, industry, artists, agents, and media, all dressed to impress. There will also be a select few live performances at the event.

The Awards will be a ground-breaking innovation for HRH. Tickets are very, very limited in numbers: only 500 will be able to attend, so please book early. Red Carpet Passes can be booked on www.hardrockhell.com or by ringing Sam on 0207 193 1307. Priced at 40 GBP, this includes 1 night’s accommodation.