Wednesday, November 15th, 2011
Recent gigs
We've done some great support gigs recently, one with the might Focus at The Factory in Porth, and a great gig with Solstice at The Peel. Both bands were phenomenal as you'd expect.
Over the weekend we played at The Robin 2 with The Reasoning. Even though they're a fellow Welsh band we had not yet had the opportunity of supporting them. It was the first time we'd caught them live and we were not disappointed; they put on a great show and we were given a warm welcome from their loyal fans.
The Aristocrats Tour - March 2012
We've been given an amazing opportunity to play with new fusion band The Aristocrats. For those of you unaware, the band comprises guitar, bass and drum virtuosos Guthrie Govan, Bryan Beller and Marco Minneman. It's fair to say that each of these musicians are hugely respected and are personal influences of each member of Godsticks, so you can imagine how much we're looking forward to this tour. Click here for a list of tour dates.
Album and EP Special Offer
For the next 3 months you will be able to buy both the album and EP for £12. Click here for details.
*New Album 'The Envisage Conundrum'
We're pleased to say that all 10 songs have now been written. The new album will be called 'The Envisage Conundrum' and is scheduled for release in Nov 2012.
We're very excited about the material on this album. You can expect an eclectic mix as always, but we've also resuscitated our dormant metal gene, so a few of the tracks will be heavier than you may have come to expect from Godsticks. Full track listing to follow soon.
Thanks for reading!
Darran, Steve and Dan
*Updated Aug 2012.
We've done some great support gigs recently, one with the might Focus at The Factory in Porth, and a great gig with Solstice at The Peel. Both bands were phenomenal as you'd expect.
Over the weekend we played at The Robin 2 with The Reasoning. Even though they're a fellow Welsh band we had not yet had the opportunity of supporting them. It was the first time we'd caught them live and we were not disappointed; they put on a great show and we were given a warm welcome from their loyal fans.
The Aristocrats Tour - March 2012
We've been given an amazing opportunity to play with new fusion band The Aristocrats. For those of you unaware, the band comprises guitar, bass and drum virtuosos Guthrie Govan, Bryan Beller and Marco Minneman. It's fair to say that each of these musicians are hugely respected and are personal influences of each member of Godsticks, so you can imagine how much we're looking forward to this tour. Click here for a list of tour dates.
Album and EP Special Offer
For the next 3 months you will be able to buy both the album and EP for £12. Click here for details.
*New Album 'The Envisage Conundrum'
We're pleased to say that all 10 songs have now been written. The new album will be called 'The Envisage Conundrum' and is scheduled for release in Nov 2012.
We're very excited about the material on this album. You can expect an eclectic mix as always, but we've also resuscitated our dormant metal gene, so a few of the tracks will be heavier than you may have come to expect from Godsticks. Full track listing to follow soon.
Thanks for reading!
Darran, Steve and Dan
*Updated Aug 2012.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Recent gigs
Due to some complications we've had to pull out of the Riverside gig on the 15th of May. We're disappointed but unfortunately it couldn't be avoided.
However, we were lucky enough to support 'The Pineapple Thief' on two dates of their recent mini-tour of the UK, at the Camden Underworld and The Robin 2 in Bilston. Both of these gigs were fanstastic, and we received a great response from the crowd. We also got a thrill from watching TPT who put on an incredible show. If you've not yet heard their music we can definitely recommend the albums 'Tightly Unwound' and 'Someone Here is Missing' - great stuff!
Electric Garden Festival / Cambridge Rock Festival
Don't forget that there are still some tickets available for the inaugural Electric Garden Festival in Blackpool on the 21st of May 2011. Also, we've just been confirmed to play in the CRS tent at the Cambridge Rock Festival on Friday the 5th of August 2011. Our next performance will be a local gig at the Earl Haig Club in Whitchurch on Thursday the 19th of May; hope to see you there!
T-shirts
Godsticks t-shirts will soon be available to purchase from our website. We'll notify everyone when they become available, which will hopefully be within the next few weeks.
Videos
We recently uploaded a few videos to our newly created Youtube page for you to check out. Some were recorded at a local gig in Cardiff, and the others during our support with TPT.
'Spiral Vendetta' on iTunes
As mentioned in a previous newsletter, 'Spiral Vendetta' will shortly be available for download on iTunes. We're unable to specify a date at the moment, although we have been advised that it's 'imminently available'.
American Release
On the 25th of June 'Spiral Vendetta' will be officially released in America by Voiceprint distribution. We're very excited about this and over the next few weeks we'll be featuring on a few radio stations in Europe and the US talking about the album.
Thanks for reading!
Darran, Steve and Dan
Due to some complications we've had to pull out of the Riverside gig on the 15th of May. We're disappointed but unfortunately it couldn't be avoided.
However, we were lucky enough to support 'The Pineapple Thief' on two dates of their recent mini-tour of the UK, at the Camden Underworld and The Robin 2 in Bilston. Both of these gigs were fanstastic, and we received a great response from the crowd. We also got a thrill from watching TPT who put on an incredible show. If you've not yet heard their music we can definitely recommend the albums 'Tightly Unwound' and 'Someone Here is Missing' - great stuff!
Electric Garden Festival / Cambridge Rock Festival
Don't forget that there are still some tickets available for the inaugural Electric Garden Festival in Blackpool on the 21st of May 2011. Also, we've just been confirmed to play in the CRS tent at the Cambridge Rock Festival on Friday the 5th of August 2011. Our next performance will be a local gig at the Earl Haig Club in Whitchurch on Thursday the 19th of May; hope to see you there!
T-shirts
Godsticks t-shirts will soon be available to purchase from our website. We'll notify everyone when they become available, which will hopefully be within the next few weeks.
Videos
We recently uploaded a few videos to our newly created Youtube page for you to check out. Some were recorded at a local gig in Cardiff, and the others during our support with TPT.
'Spiral Vendetta' on iTunes
As mentioned in a previous newsletter, 'Spiral Vendetta' will shortly be available for download on iTunes. We're unable to specify a date at the moment, although we have been advised that it's 'imminently available'.
American Release
On the 25th of June 'Spiral Vendetta' will be officially released in America by Voiceprint distribution. We're very excited about this and over the next few weeks we'll be featuring on a few radio stations in Europe and the US talking about the album.
Thanks for reading!
Darran, Steve and Dan
Sunday, January 11, 2011
Robin 2 Gig - 6th February 2011
To celebrate the forthcoming digital release of 'Spiral Vendetta' we've teamed up with Source Audio to give away a phase/flanger pedal and also a copy of our album and EP. The competition will coincide with our gig at the Robin 2 on February 6th. Just enter your name and email address on a form at the door to be in with a chance of winning. This gig will feature our first full set, which will include a few surprises!
Riverside and Pineapple Thief
We've been lucky enough to be included as support for both Riverside and Pineapple Thief during their brief appearances in the UK in the first half of 2011. Riverside are embarking on their 2011 anniversary tour and Godsticks will be supporting them at their CRS gig at the Picturedrome in Holmfirth on the 15th of May 2011. We'll be supporting the fantastic Pineapple Thief at the Underworld, London on the 19th of March 2011. We're really looking forward to playing with these two great bands.
Live Recording Giveaway
Currently we're in the process of mixing a few songs that were recorded live at a recent gig. We'll let you know when they're ready, as we'll be making them available for free download from our website.
Electric Garden Festival
Don't forget that there are still tickets available for the inaugural Electric Garden Festival in Blackpool on the 21st of May 2011.
New Album
Writing has begun for the new album which we're hoping to begin recording in January 2012. Four songs are already nearing completion and we'll hopefully be introducing them into the live set in the next few months. Keep your ears open at upcoming gigs!
Prog Awards
'Spiral Vendetta' has recently been nominated for best debut album at the Progawards site.
Happy New Year!
Darran, Steve and Dan
To celebrate the forthcoming digital release of 'Spiral Vendetta' we've teamed up with Source Audio to give away a phase/flanger pedal and also a copy of our album and EP. The competition will coincide with our gig at the Robin 2 on February 6th. Just enter your name and email address on a form at the door to be in with a chance of winning. This gig will feature our first full set, which will include a few surprises!
Riverside and Pineapple Thief
We've been lucky enough to be included as support for both Riverside and Pineapple Thief during their brief appearances in the UK in the first half of 2011. Riverside are embarking on their 2011 anniversary tour and Godsticks will be supporting them at their CRS gig at the Picturedrome in Holmfirth on the 15th of May 2011. We'll be supporting the fantastic Pineapple Thief at the Underworld, London on the 19th of March 2011. We're really looking forward to playing with these two great bands.
Live Recording Giveaway
Currently we're in the process of mixing a few songs that were recorded live at a recent gig. We'll let you know when they're ready, as we'll be making them available for free download from our website.
Electric Garden Festival
Don't forget that there are still tickets available for the inaugural Electric Garden Festival in Blackpool on the 21st of May 2011.
New Album
Writing has begun for the new album which we're hoping to begin recording in January 2012. Four songs are already nearing completion and we'll hopefully be introducing them into the live set in the next few months. Keep your ears open at upcoming gigs!
Prog Awards
'Spiral Vendetta' has recently been nominated for best debut album at the Progawards site.
Happy New Year!
Darran, Steve and Dan