Los Angeles, California’s ARMORED SAINT has had a banner year with the release of their seventh studio album, “Win Hands Down“, on Metal Blade, which is a vintage crush of classic power propelled by a cathartic blast of life in the year 2015. They played massive European festivals, crushed the masses across North America co-headlining with metal legends Saxon and now wrap-up the year with a very striking new music video for the blistering new track, “An Exercise In Debauchery“, shot by Brian Cox (Hollywood Undead, Prong). The band exclusively partnered with Loudwire.com to debut the clip, which can be viewed here: loudwire.com

ARMORED SAINT also recently launched a brand-new merch store HERE featuring a slew of new and classic designs. They also revamped their website with tons of new content, which can be viewed at armoredsaint.com. Head there now for all tour dates, current news and additional band information.

John Bush (vocals) states: “I’m so happy with the way this video turned out. The song has a heavy subject matter and the video compliments it perfectly. There’s also a feeling of campiness which makes the viewer fade in and out of being uncomfortable and having a chuckle. The actors did a great job and personal props to my neighbor Sharon who let it all out as the police officer. Oh yeah, the band looks bad ass as well. Debauchery indeed.“

Joey Vera (bass) further adds: “We’re psyched to play these upcoming shows. First at M15 in Corona, CA. We haven’t played Riverside County in a long time, so this is gonna be sick! Then after Thanksgiving, we head out to Europe for two headline shows and two festivals with legends Accept. What a great way for us to end this year. We’re cooking up more shows for 2016, so we’ll see you all soon!“

Brian Cox (video director) comments: “This was by far the most challenging music video I have ever produced. Everything from the direction of the video down to the post-production editing techniques. It pushed my boundaries in every way possible, which is why this one has landed a spot as my personal favorite video to date!“

ARMORED SAINT is front man John Bush and bassist Joey Vera, guitarist Phil Sandoval and his brother, drummer Gonzo Sandoval and guitarist Jeff Duncan – five masters of metal that combine to forge one of the genre’s most criminally-unsung forces. Win Hands Down debuted at #71 on the Billboard Top 200 current albums chart during its week of release. The album also reached #33 on the German Top 100 albums charts, and #32 on the Canadian Hard Music Charts. To purchase Win Hands Down, please visit: metalblade.com/armoredsaint

ARMORED SAINT tour dates
Nov. 14 – M15 – Corona, CA (headlining show) brownpapertickets.com
Dec. 1 – De Helling – Utrecht, Netherlands (headline show with Diablo Blvd support)
Dec. 2 – Colos-Saal – Aschaffenburg, Germany (headline show with Diablo Blvd support)
Dec. 4 – Waterkant X-Mas Bash – Hamburg, Germany
Dec. 5 – Ruhrpott Metal Meeting – Oberhausen, Germany
Feb. 22 – Monsters of Rock Cruise – Miami, FL

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Los Angeles, California’s ARMORED SAINT are set to release their seventh studio album this summer. The album “Win Hands Down” is all things Armored, a vintage crush of classic power propelled by a cathartic blast of life in the year 2015. The album is scheduled for release on May 29th in Europe.

ARMORED SAINT has partnered up with Metal Hammer Germany to exclusive debut their brand new track, “An Exercise In Debauchery”. Check it out HERE!

The first press reactions are quite enthusiastic as well!

“Looks like the band has found its fire again, as they once more offer some fine hymns such as the title track, ‘Mess’, ‘An Exercise In Debauchery’ or ‘With A Full Head Of Steam’, all of which easily compete with the classics. Bush for his part is still singing like a young god!” Marc Halupczok, Metal Hammer Germany, 6/7

“In a similar way as on their 1991 record ‚Symbol Of Salvation’, Saint by no means dodge new influences. However, the band, which is rightfully considered to be one of the most underrated in US Metal, primarily concentrates on their great strengths, meaning incredible self-conscious playing in connection to their signature songwriting, which is devoid of any clichés and so unlike any other group!” Boris Kaiser, Rock Hard Germany, 8,5/10, soundcheck winner!

“Never in the world would I have expected such a strong comeback by this band, which is probably the most underrated of all time in the Metal genre! A gift to the group’s faithful fans!” Götz Kühnemund, Deaf Forever Germany, 9/10

“In its entirety, this is the heaviest and melodically most compelling album in the band’s history!” Peter Engelking, Rocks, 5,5/6

A brand new video for the title track was recently shot by director Andrew Nethery, and is available for streaming now at metalblade.com/armoredsaint, where album pre-order bundles are also ready for order. Including CD, ltd. CD+DVD, ltd. vinyl and special box set featuring customized poker set.

Additionally, a behind the scenes video from the photo shoot for the “Win Hands Down” album cover is on youtube, check it out below.

“Win Hands Down” – mixed by Jay Ruston, produced by Joey Vera.
1. Win Hands Down
2. Mess
3. An Exercise In Debauchery
4. Muscle Memory
5. That Was Then, Way Back When
6. With a Full Head of Steam
7. In an Instant
8. Dive
9. Up Yours

ARMORED SAINT
European Tour Dates
19/06 Clisson, FR Hellfest
30/07 Wacken, DE Wacken Open Air
02/08 Munich, DE Free & Easy Festival
03/08 Amsterdam, NL Melkweg w/ Queensryche
04/08 Eindhoven, NL Effenaar w/ Queensryche
06/08 London, GB Electric Ballroom w/ Queensryche
07/08 Derby, GB Bloodstock Festival
08/08 Kortrijk, BE Alcatraz Festival
04/12 Hamburg, DE Waterkant X-Mas Bash
05/12 Oberhausen, DE Ruhrpott Metal Meeting

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