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Stone Gods ready to roar back into action

Thursday, February 26th, 2009


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Thursday, February 26, 2009, 00:00

BRIT rockers Stone Gods are to release their fourth single from their highyl-acclaimed debut album Silver Spoons and Broken Bones next month.

Start Of Something will be out on CD and digital download on March 23 to coincide with the band’s mini UK tour which will take in Birmingham’s Academy 2 the following day (March 24).

The single, which will also have three acoustic tracks including the previously unreleased Things Could be Worse, is a ’swaggering, groove-laden highlight’ from their album which takes them back to when they first started out.

Gods’ frontman Richie Edwards, from Lichfield, told Your Time Music: “Start of Something was one of the first songs we wrote,” he said.

“The words reflect the positive outlook that we had, and still have.

“It’s a real hands in the air, ‘you won’t stop me, *****r’ song.”

“It’s about staying positive in the face of adversity, isn’t it?,” said the band’s bassist, Toby MacFarlaine.

“And Lord knows we can all use a little of that right now!”

But it’s not just the new single that’s getting the boys pumped up – there’s something of a buzz in the Gods camp about their upcoming tour which unleashes in Newcastle on March 21.

They’ve not long finished a stint touring with Airbourne and Black Stone Cherry.

But now it literally is in Gods’ hands to show what they can do on their own.

“It will have been three months since our last live show when we step out on tour in March,” said Richie.

“That’s too long in my eyes.

“By the time we finally get back on stage it’ll be like releasing a caged lion back into the wild, actually four caged lions.

“Beware ‘cos we WILL bite!”

For all tour and ticket information, visit the lads’ official website, www.stonegods.co.uk.


Start Of Something (official video)

Saturday, February 14th, 2009

The Temple’s anthem.

Stone Gods release new single on march 23 and tour the UK

Thursday, February 5th, 2009
Stone Gods release new single on march 23 and tour the UK

February 5, 2009, 09:43 PM

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Brit rockers STONE GODS release the fourth single from their smash hit album (‘Silver Spoons and Broken Bones’) on March 23. Entitled ‘Start Of Something’, it is a swaggering and groove-laden highlight from the aforementioned longplayer.

The single will be available as a CD and a digital download.

Included tracks are:
1 Start Of Something
2 Don’t Drink The Water (acoustic)
3 Things Could be Worse (acoustic)
4 Where You Comin’ From (acoustic)

“Start of Something was one of the first songs we wrote as Stone Gods, ” explains frontman Richie Edwards, “The words reflect the positive outlook that we had, and still have. It’s a real hands in the air, ‘you won’t stop me, fucker’ song!”

“It’s about staying positive in the face of adversity, isn’t it?” concurs bassist Toby MacFarlaine, “And Lord knows we can all use a little of that right now!”

The quartet will also hit the road to support the single, and are completely chomping at the bit to get out there and start cracking skulls!

“It will have been 3 months since our last live show when we step out on tour in March,” grins Richie, “That’s too long in my eyes. By the time we finally get back on stage it’ll be like releasing a caged lion back into the wild, actually 4 caged lions. Beware ‘cus we WILL bite!!!”

As guitarist Dan Hawkins points out “It’s been great touring with Airbourne and Black Stone Cherry, but it’s time to spread our wings, show what we can do on our own. Book early for the first big rock party of the year!”

Dates are:
21 Mar Academy 2 Newcastle
22 Mar King Tuts Glasgow
23 Mar Academy 3 Manchester
24 Mar Academy 2 Birmingham
26 Mar Academy 2 Sheffield
27 Mar Barfly Cardiff
28 Mar Fleece Bristol
29 Mar 100 Club London

  • Debut release, ‘Burn The Witch’ EP, sold out within hours of going on sale and hit the UK Rock Chart at # 2.
  • The band played triumphant sets at 2008’s Download and Isle of Wight Festivals,
  • Toured with Velvet Revolver, Airbourne & Black Stone Cherry
  • Nominated for BEST NEW BAND and ALBUM OF THE YEAR at the 2008 Classic Rock Awards.
“This is one of the best British rock albums of the decade.’ CLASSIC ROCK
“Stone Gods impress on almost every level” KERRANG
“‘…classic British rock” ROCK SOUND

Stone Gods release ‘Start Of Something’ single on March 23 via Integral/PIAS.

Thursday, February 5th, 2009

Brit rockers STONE GODS release the fourth single from their smash hit album (’Silver Spoons and Broken Bones’) on March 23. Entitled ‘Start Of Something’, it is a swaggering and groove-laden highlight from the aforementioned longplayer.

The single will be available as a CD and a digital download. Included tracks are:
1 Start Of Something
2 Don’t Drink The Water (acoustic)
3 Things Could be Worse (acoustic)
4 Where You Comin’ From (acoustic)

“Start of Something was one of the first songs we wrote as Stone Gods, ” explains frontman Richie Edwards, “The words reflect the positive outlook that we had, and still have. It’s a real hands in the air, ‘you won’t stop me, fucker’ song!”

“It’s about staying positive in the face of adversity, isn’t it?” concurs bassist Toby MacFarlaine, “And Lord knows we can all use a little of that right now!”

The quartet will also hit the road to support the single, and are completely chomping at the bit to get out there and start cracking skulls!

“It will have been 3 months since our last live show when we step out on tour in March,” grins Richie, “That’s too long in my eyes. By the time we finally get back on stage it’ll be like releasing a caged lion back into the wild, actually 4 caged lions. Beware ‘cus we WILL bite!!!”

As guitarist Dan Hawkins points out “It’s been great touring with Airbourne and Black Stone Cherry, but it’s time to spread our wings, show what we can do on our own. Book early for the first big rock party of the year!”

Dates are:
21 Mar Academy 2 Newcastle
22 Mar King Tuts Glasgow
23 Mar Academy 3 Manchester
24 Mar Academy 2 Birmingham
26 Mar Academy 2 Sheffield
27 Mar Barfly Cardiff
28 Mar Fleece Bristol
29 Mar 100 Club London

* Debut release, ‘Burn The Witch’ EP, sold out within hours of going on sale and hit the UK Rock Chart at # 2.
* The band played triumphant sets at 2008’s Download and Isle of Wight Festivals,
* Toured with Velvet Revolver, Airbourne & Black Stone Cherry
* Nominated for BEST NEW BAND and ALBUM OF THE YEAR at the 2008 Classic Rock Awards.

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Powerplay February 2009

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