After a year and a half absence from the spotlight, ANOTHER LOST YEAR return with a new label, re-release bundle pre-sale and tour dates!
Five years after the success of their breakout LP Alien Architect, Another Lost Year have partnered with Godsize Records to produce an extremely limited bundle for their fans. In addition to the award winning full length, produced by ALY and Jose Urquiza (The Attic Recording Studio), this bundle includes physical releases of all 3 of the band’s EP series The Revolution – a collectable reprint of Part 1, the first version of Part 2 ever available in physical form, and the all new Part 3. Along with the 4 releases, included is a signed and numbered postcard featuring the re-imagined 5th Year Anniversary Artwork for Alien Architect, inspired by the original art.
To celebrate the re-release, the band has released a new music video for “Trigger Finger”, which features many former ALY members in a hilarious audition scenario.
In addition, a brand new full-length, Another Lost Year, is slated for a late 2021 release via Godsize Records/ Mirage Mhal Records, LLC.
Select live dates have been scheduled throughout the rest of the year, including dates supporting Blacktop Mojo, Black Stone Cherry and Texas Hippie Coalition.
ALY LIVE DATES:
Sept 16 – Des Moines, IA Sept 17 – Omaha, NE Sept 18 – Denver, CO Sept 22 – Pekin, IL Sept 23 – Lombard, IL Sept 24 – Detroit, MI Sept 25 – Fort Wayne, IN Sept 26 – Battle Creek, MI Oct 30 – Chicago, IL Oct 31 – Fort Wayne, IN Nov 5 – Dubuque, IA
Rock band ANOTHER LOST YEAR has premiered the video for single, “Call It Like It Is”, from their upcoming album due out in 2018 on Loudwire.com. The single is already gaining radio attention leaving no question on if this will be a career defining single for the Charlotte, NC quartet. ALY is currently wrapping up the end of the year with their annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Traveling Party. The remaining dates are below.
The video was directed by Dillenger (Dan Johnson) of Dillenger Media Group.
“We just decided to literally do what we wanted to do, get back to the reasons we fell in love with music, to make people feel something, even if that feeling is uncomfortable. When it came to our latest single, Call It Like It Is, we used imagery that we felt would invoke some feelings in people, and when it came to the video, well, we dug in hard, probably a little over ambitious, but we shot for the moon and could not be happier with how it turned out! Dillinger Media and Dan Johnson helped us execute the idea flawlessly in our opinion!” says the bands vocalist Clinton Cunanon.
The video for “Call It Like It Is” can be seen at this location.
The band is also releasing a “behind the scenes” look at the making of the video, which can be seen here:
12/14 O’Connors Pub in Clarksville, TN
12/15 Friends Tavern in Sevierville, TN
12/16 The Vault in Hickory, NC
12/20 Music Lynxx in Mentor, OH
12/21 The Ritz in Warren, MI
12/22 The Music Factory in Battle Creek, MI
Fresh off of ShipRocked 2017, ANOTHER LOST YEAR kicked off on last Friday, 3rd February, their tour with Toronto, Canada’s Hard Rock band NEVER SAY DIE (featuring Members of My Darkest Days) and Athens, Georgia band LULLWATER in continued support of their release “Alien Architect”.
ANOTHER LOST YEAR released “Alien Architect” on June 10th via Mirage M’hal Records/EMP/eOne. The second single off of the record “We All Die Alone” debuted at #8 on Billboard Heatseekers East North Central Region.
In addition, ANOTHER LOST YEAR debuted their brand new website at http://www.whoisaly.com and will be playing Rock into Spring at the M Resort Spa and Casino in Las Vegas Nevada as well as Rocklahoma 2017!
NEVER SAY DIE hit #15 on Sirius Octane Big ‘Uns Countdown for the week of 1-28-17 with “Like a Nightmare” and was listed on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock New and Active.
It’s not often a platinum selling band with a #1 song in the US, “Porn Star Dancing”, announces they’re going on hiatus, but that was the case when My Darkest Days singer Matt Walst was given the opportunity to front Canadian hard rock legends, Three Days Grace.
“Never Say Die started in the front passenger seat of the My Darkest Days Band Wagon… we had a relentless tour schedule,” says Reid Henry (Lead Vocals/Guitar). “During overnight drives, I’d squeeze through a small window to the front of the bus and stay up writing, singing, and occasionally wedging my laptop on the dashboard to record.”
Over the next year, NEVER SAY DIE remained a studio project of Reid and My Darkest Days bandmate, Brendan McMillan (Bass).
In early 2016, Reid’s demos caught the interest of Producer/Engineer (Evans Blue, Parabelle, Scarlet White) and drummer (Age Of Days), Mike Langford. The band began recording an EP that evolved into an album. With the addition of Mike’s long time tour mate, Dane Hartsell (guitar/vocals), what started as a dream, Never Say Die has quickly become a reality.
Never Say Die’s first single “Automatic” released in October and can be heard here:
“Like A Nightmare” can be heard here:
Another Lost Year | Never Say Die | Lullwater Tour Dates:
February 3 – Ridglea Theater – Fort Worth, TX February 4 – 18th St Pier – San Leon, TX
February 9 – The Co-Op – Albuquerque, NM
February 10 – Rockbar – Scottsdale, AZ
February 11 – Adrenaline Sports Bar and Grill – Las Vegas, NV
February 21 – Studio Seven – Seattle, WA
February 23 – The Palomino – Spokane, WA
February 25 – Diamondz Event Center – Jerome, ID
February 28 – Herman’s Hideaway – Denver, CO
March 5 – OUR PLACE TAVERN – Bismarck, ND
March 8 – The Nestor Tavern – Fargo, ND
March 9 – Whiskey Dicks – North Sioux City, SD
March 10 – Shamrock’s Bar And Grill – Omaha, NE
March 17 – Bada Brew – Crest Hill, IL
March 18 – The Firebird – St Louis, MO
March 19 – Rail II – Peoria, IL
March 23 – Diesel Concert Lounge – New Baltimore, MI
March 24 – The Music Factory – Battle Creek, MI
March 26 – Big Shots – Valparaiso, IN
April 1 – Dawg House – Waynesboro, PA
April 30 – The M Resort Spa And Casino * – Las Vegas, NV
▪ No Never Say Die or Lullwater
Another Lost Year is:
Clinton Cunanan (vox/guitar)
Adam Hall (bass/vox)
Jorge Sotomarino (guitar/vox)
Angel Delgado (drums/vox)
Never Say Die is:
Reid Henry – Vocals, Guitar
Dane Hartsell – Guitar, Vocals
Brendan McMillan – Bass, Vocals
Mike Langford – Drums
Toronto based Hard Rock icons NEVER SAY DIE(featuring Members of My Darkest Days) have announced the release of their second single titled “Like A Nightmare” off of their forthcoming debut album set to release in late January 2017. The band will embark on a 50 plus date US tour beginning in January through April of 2017 in support of the new release with bands ANOTHER LOST YEAR and VYCES. NEVER SAY DIE will be performing songs off the new album as well as favorites from My Darkest Days. Dates will be announced in late December.
“Like A Nightmare” can be heard here:
It’s not often a platinum selling band with a #1 song in the US, “Porn Star Dancing”, announces they’re going on hiatus, but that was the case when My Darkest Days singer Matt Walst was given the opportunity to front Canadian hard rock legends, Three Days Grace.
“Never Say Die started in the front passenger seat of the My Darkest Days Band Wagon… we had a relentless tour schedule,” says Reid Henry (Lead Vocals/Guitar). “During overnight drives, I’d squeeze through a small window to the front of the bus and stay up writing, singing, and occasionally wedging my laptop on the dashboard to record.”
Over the next year, Never Say Die remained a studio project of Reid and My Darkest Days bandmate, Brendan McMillan (Bass).
In early 2016, Reid’s demos caught the interest of Producer/Engineer (Evans Blue, Parabelle, Scarlet White) and drummer (Age Of Days), Mike Langford. The band began recording an EP that evolved into an album. With the addition of Mike’s long time tour mate, Dane Hartsell (guitar/vocals), what started as a dream, Never Say Die has quickly become a reality.
With their debut album set for release early 2017 and plans to tour Canada/US, it’s apparent Never Say Die has positioned themselves to continue where My Darkest Days left off.
The first single “Automatic” released in October and can be heard here:
Please get in touch if you would like to interview the band.
Band members include Reid Henry and Brendan McMillan of My Darkest Days (Porn Star Dancing – #1 US Mainstream, CAN Platinum, US Gold), Dane Hartsell (Chris Smith Management, Canadian Idol), and Producer/Engineer Mike Langford (Evans Blue, Scarlet White, Parabelle)
METALHEADS FOREVER, one of the biggest metal entities out there, led by David Maloney, have posted online the mag’s November issue, featuring EMP Label Group/ALPHA OMEGA Management -roster band interviews with A KILLER’S CONFESSION, ANOTHER LOST YEAR, CO-OP, ERADIKAL INSANE, MECHANICAL GOD CREATION, MELLOWTOY, SURVIVE,DESECRATE, and many more.
To read the interviews and the whole November issue, please enter HERE and enjoy!
If you missed the special METALHEADS FOREVER October issue, about the Alliance between ALPHA OMEGA and EMP, read it here.
ANOTHER LOST YEAR have announced new tour dates with Memphis, TN rock band ARTIFAS in continued support of their release Alien Architect. The Budz Are Back In Town Tour will kick off on September 16th in Charlotte NC at Amos Southend and will conclude on October 22nd in Springfield, Illinois.
ANOTHER LOST YEAR released Alien Architect on June 10th via Mirage M’hal Records/EMP/eOne. The second single off of the record “We All Die Alone” debuted at #8 on Billboard Heatseekers East North Central Region.
The video for the single which premiered on VEVO can be seen here:
In addition, the band will be playing ShipRocked 2017 along with Breaking Benjamin and Papa Roach.
Artifas released their first full length album, Inhuman in July 2015 via Round Two Records. Thanks to the help of producer/engineer Justin Rimer of CrossTrax Studios in Memphis, TN, the band released their first single, also entitled Inhuman, in 2015, which climbed to No. 30 on Billboard Active Rock charts. Artifas has toured with many bands, some of the most notable being the likes of Theory of a Deadman, Saint Asonia, Pop Evil, and Aranda. Their music has been selected for use at numerous fighting competitions, and most recently to be featured in Fight Valley, starring Holly Holm and other MMA stars.
Artifas is currently in the studio working on an acoustic record to release later this year.
Another Lost Year Tour Dates:
Dates w/ Death Division
Aug 30th – Tupelo, MS @ Goodtime Charlies
Sep 1st – Slidell, LA @ Corner Pub
Sep 2nd – San Leon, TX @ 18th St. Pier
Sep 3rd – Dallas, TX @ Gas Monkey Bar & Grill
Sep 7th – Omaha, NE @ Shamrocks
Sep 9th – Dubuque, IA @ Diamond Jo Casino
Sep 10th – Durand, IL @ Durand Biker Bash
Sep 10th – Yorkville, IL @ The Revival @ Hide A Way Lakes
The Budz Are Back In Town Tour 2016 –
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9/16- Charlotte NC. @ Amos’ Southend
9/22- Pinehurst NC. @ Hickory Tavern
9/27- Cincinnati OH. @ Jimmy Buffets Margaritaville
9/28- South Bend, IN. @ Cheers
9/30- Bartonville, IL. @ Dizzy Deans*
10/1- Janesville, WI. @ The Back Bar Sonic Boom MidWay Party
10/2- Green Bay, WI. @ TBA
10/5- Warren, MI. @ Ritz
10/6- Toledo, OH. @ TBA
10/7- Battle Creek, MI.@ The Music Factory
10/8- Bradley, IL. @ The Looney Bin
10/9- Joliet, IL. @ The Tree
10/11- Eau Claire, WI. @ TBA
10/12- Savage, MN. @ Niesen’s
10/13- Cedar Rapids, IA.@ TBA
10/14- Waterloo, IA. @ Spicoli’s
10/15- Rock Island, IL. @ RIBCO
10/16- Altoona, IA. @ The Brewhouse No. 25
10/19- Kansas City, MO. @ All Star Rock Bar
10/21- Cape Girardeau, MO. @ Blue Diamond Sports Bar
10/22- Springfield, IL @ Capitol City
Another Lost Year is:
Clinton Cunanan (vox/guitar)
Adam Hall (bass/vox)
Jorge Sotomarino (guitar/vox)
Nathan Walker (drums/vox)
Artifas is:
Scottie Somerville – Lead Vocals
Cody Criswell – Lead Guitar/Vocals
Mikey Miller – Rhythm Guitar
Anthony Mattox – Bass
Jared Wainscott – Drums/Percussion
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