FOZZY, led by guitarist Rich Ward and professional wrestling star, Chris Jericho on vocals, have just launched a behind the scenes of the video for the title track of their latest album ‘Do You Wanna Start A War’:
While you are already online make sure to watch the video for ‘Do You Wanna Start A War’:
It won’t be too long until European fans will finally get the chance to see FOZZY live on their upcoming Cinderblock Party tour throughout UK, France, Switzerland and Germany in March:
FOZZY, led by professional wrestling star, Chris Jericho, on vocals will embark on a nation-wide U.S. tour on 11/20 with Texas Hippie Coalition and Shaman’s Harvest, reports Century Media Records. Europe is on their agenda early next year. UK shows are already confirmed with support coming from The Dirty Youth:
04.03.2015 (UK) Belfast – The Limelight2
05.03.2015 (IE) Cork – Cyprus Avenue
06.03.2015 (IE) Dublin – Fibber Magees
07.03.2015 (UK) Nottingham – Rescue Rooms
08.03.2015 (UK) Wolverhampton – Civic Hall
09.03.2015 (UK) Manchester – The Ruby Lounge
10.03.2015 (UK) Glasgow – Garage
11.03.2015 (UK) London – The Underworld
12.03.2015 (UK) Bristol – The Marble Factory
13.03.2015 (UK) Exeter – Lemon Grove
14.03.2015 (UK) Southampton – 1865
Stay tuned for more dates.
FOZZY’s new video for the title track of their current album, “Do You Wanna Start A War”, can be viewed now exclusively through LoudWire, HERE. German fans should tune in to this location.
Chris Jericho states: “We wanted the video for ‘Do You Wanna Start A War’ to be sleek, sexy, frantic, inspirational, energetic and most importantly… VERY FUCKIN COOL… and we got it!”
Rich Ward (guitars) further adds: “Fog, slow motion camera shots, and chicks in military
uniforms. Touchdown!”
“Do You Wanna Start A War” was released on July 21st
US, Atlanta based Rockers FOZZY have announced “The Cinderblock Party”, a headlining run in support of their new single and title track of their most recent album, Do You Wanna Start A War, out via Century Media.
The CINDERBLOCK PARTY TOUR is a 19 date trek kicking off in Flint, MI on Novemeber 20th with special guests Texas Hippie Coalition and Shaman’s Harvest. A full set of dates can be seen below.
In other news, FOZZY is proud and honored to announce the addition of JEFF ROUSE as their new bass player. Jeff is an incredible musician and singer who has spent the last decade playing in DUFF McKAGEN’s LOADED and is also the lead singer and guitar player in THE GUESSING GAME. After former bassist Paul DiLeo amicably and mutually parted ways with FOZZY last May, Jeff stepped in and immediately injected his amazing musicianship and electrifying stage presence into FOZZY’S already critically acclaimed live show.
“I’m stoked to have been asked to join FOZZY and to hit the road to support ‘Do You Wanna Start A War!’ Can’t wait to see everyone out there!”Rouse said.
FOZZY guitarist and main songwriter Rich Ward comments, “The first time I saw Jeff play with DUFF McKAGAN’S LOADED, it was immediately apparent that I was watching a special talent. He’s a pocket player with killer tone and amazing stage presence. One of the few total package musicians that I have ever known and it’s an honor to call him a bandmate and more importantly, my brother.”
Singer Chris Jericho says, “I’m very excited to welcome Jeff into the band. His attitude, energy, charisma and playing skills instantly make FOZZY a better band and we are looking forward to a long, prosperous and sexy relationship with him!”
Led by the inimitable duo of guitarist Rich Ward, co-founder of the influential underground band Stuck Mojo, and vocalist Chris Jericho, media personality and former WWE champion, FOZZY’S sixth release Do You Wanna Start A War made its debut on the Billboard charts at #54, proving to be the band’s highest chart debut ever, while also notching several other major milestone chart debuts including #20 Rock Albums, #10 Independent Albums, #9 Hard Rock Albums and #1 on the iTunes rock charts in 5 different countries.
Fozzy 2014 tour dates:
09/30 Nashville, TN @Cannery Ballroom (with Theory of A Deadman)
10/01 Ft. Wayne, IN @ Piere’s
10/02 Baltimore, MD @ Ram’s Head Live (with Theory of A Deadman)
10/03 Knoxville, TN @ The International (with Theory of A Deadman)
10/05 New York, NY @ The Gramercy Theatre (with Theory of A Deadman)
10/06 Lancaster, PA @ Chameleon Club (with Theory of A Deadman)
10/07 Boston, MA @ House of Blues (with Theory of A Deadman)
10/08 Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom (with Theory of A Deadman)
10/10 Rochester, NY @ Water Street Music Hall (with Theory of A Deadman)
10/11 Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues (with Theory of A Deadman)
10/12 Boalsburg, PA @ Number One Cycle Center (with Theory of A Deadman)
11/20 Flint, MI @ Machine Shop (w/ Texas Hippie Coalition and Shaman’s Harvest)
11/21 Steger, IL @ Another Hole In The Wall (w/ Texas Hippie Coalition and Shaman’s Harvest)
11/22 Minneapolis, MN @ Mill City Nights (w/ Texas Hippie Coalition and Shaman’s Harvest)
11/24 St. Louis, MO @ Pop’s (w/ Texas Hippie Coalition and Shaman’s Harvest)
11/25 Rockford, IL @ District (w/ Texas Hippie Coalition and Shaman’s Harvest)
11/26 Kenosha, WI @ Brat Stop (w/ Texas Hippie Coalition and Shaman’s Harvest)
11/28 Joplin, MO @ Rock 3405 (w/ Texas Hippie Coalition and Shaman’s Harvest)
11/29 Lubbock, TX @ Jake’s Backroom (w/ Texas Hippie Coalition and Shaman’s Harvest)
11/30 Dallas, TX @ Trees (w/ Texas Hippie Coalition and Shaman’s Harvest)
12/02 San Antonio, TX @ 210 Kaponse Live (w/ Texas Hippie Coalition and Shaman’s Harvest)
12/03 Houston, TX @ Scout Bar (w/ Texas Hippie Coalition and Shaman’s Harvest)
12/04 New Orleans, LA @ Parish @ House Of Blues (w/ Texas Hippie Coalition and Shaman’s Harvest)
12/05 Destin, FL @ Club LA (w/ Texas Hippie Coalition and Shaman’s Harvest)
12/06 Jacksonville, FL @ Aqua in The Roc Bar Room (w/ Texas Hippie Coalition and Shaman’s Harvest)
12/07 Cape Coral, FL @ Dixies Roadhouse (w/ Texas Hippie Coalition and Shaman’s Harvest)
12/11 Lake Buena Vista, FL House of Blues (w/ Texas Hippie Coalition and Shaman’s Harvest)
12/12 St. Petersburg, FL @ State Theater (w/ Texas Hippie Coalition and Shaman’s Harvest)
Fozzy:
Chris Jericho on vocals
Rich Ward on guitars and vocals
Frank Fontsere on drums
Billy Grey on guitars
Jeff Rouse on bass
FOZZY’s new studio album Do You Wanna Start A War, out via Century Media Records, is now streaming exclusively on Yahoo! Music, HERE.
The band recently announced their first round of U.S. tour dates as they take to the road with Theory of a Deadman in support of their upcoming new studio album Do You Wanna Start A War (Century Media Records) set for release July 22. The band has confirmed a dozen shows throughout the south, midwest and east coast beginning September 17th in Tempe, AZ, additional dates will be announced. Recently, Fozzy premiered a new lyric video behind their debut single “Lights Go Out” that can now be viewed below. Additionally, this summer marked the return of Chris Jericho to the ring and WWE with dozens of appearances throughout North America and Australia.
Led by the inimitable duo of guitarist Rich Ward, co-founder of the influential underground band Stuck Mojo, and vocalist Chris Jericho, famed WWE superstar and media personality, the band Fozzy has really always been about one thing: having fun. Produced by Ward, Do You Wanna Start A War is the bands follow-up to their acclaimed 2012 release Sin and Bones, and sixth studio effort since 2000. Featuring 12-tracks, the new album includes the debut single “Lights Go Out,” alongside the title track and the return of the Theremin in “Bad Tattoo.” As described by Corey Taylor of Slipknot and Stone Sour, “Do You Wanna Start A War is dark, dense and sharp. Sonically and lyrically, this feels like it’s going somewhere big. I love it!”
Over the years, Fozzy has shared the stage with such music luminaries as Metallica, Avenged Sevenfold, Steel Panther, Shinedown, and many others. The band recently wrapped their spring tour performing across the country winning over thousands of fans at festivals including Rock on the Range, Carolina Rebellion, and Rockfest before crossing the Atlantic and winding down on the main stage of the Download Festival in the UK.
Fozzy is Chris Jericho on vocals, Rich Ward on guitars and vocals, Frank Fontsere on drums, Billy Grey on guitars, and Paul Di Leo on bass.
Fozzy confirmed tour dates with Theory of a Deadman:
* Fozzy only
July 24 – Los Angeles, CA – The Whisky* (record release show!)
August 2 – Syracuse, NY – New York State Fairgrounds*
September 13 – Janesville, WI – Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport*
September 17 – Tempe, AZ – The Marquee
September 19 – San Antonio, TX – Backstage Live
September 23 – Atlanta, GA – Center Stage
September 24 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore
September 26 – Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall
September 27 – Winston-Salem, NC – Ziggy’s
September 28 – Marietta, OH – Adelphia Music Hall
October 1 – Ft. Wayne, IN – Piere’s
October 2 – Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live
October 3 – Knoxville, TN – The International
October 6 – Lancaster, PA – Chameleon Club
October 7 – Boston, MA – House of Blues
October 8 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
October 10 – Rochester, NY – Water Street Music Hall
October 11 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues
October 12 – Boalsburg, PA – Number One Cycle Center
Chris Jericho confirmed WWE dates:
July 20 – Tampa, FL – Tampa Bay Times Front (WWE Battleground PPV)
July 26 – Edmonton, AB – Rexall Place (WWE Live)
July 27 – Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome
July 28 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center (WWE RAW)
July 29 – Corpus Christi, TX – American Bank Center (WWE Smackdown)
August 3 – San Antonio, TX – Freeman Coliseum (WWE Live)
August 4 – Austin, TX – Frank Erwin Center (WWE RAW)
August 5 – Laredo, TX – Laredo Energy Center (WWE Smackdown)
August 7 – Melbourne, Australia – Rod Laver Arena (WWE Live)
August 8 – Sydney, Australia – Allphones Arena (WWE Live)
August 9 – Perth, Australia – Perth Arena (WWE Live)
August 11 – Portland, OR – Moda Center (WWE RAW)
August 12 – Seattle, WA – Key Arena (WWE Smackdown)
August 16 – San Jose, CA – Sap Center (WWE Live)
August 17 – Los Angeles, CA – Staples Center (WWE Summer Slam PPC)
August 18 – Las Vegas, NV – Thomas and Mack Center (WWE RAW)
September 1 – Des Moines, IA – Wells Fargo Arena (WWE RAW)
September 2 – Lincoln, NE – TBA (WWE Live)
September 8 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Arena (WWE RAW)
September 9 – Wilkes Barre, PA – TBA (WWE Live)
September 15 – Lafayette, LA – Cajundome (WWE RAW)
September 21 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena (WWE Night of Champions PPV)
FOZZY has announced their first round of U.S. tour dates as they take to the road with Theory of a Deadman in support of their upcoming new studio album Do You Wanna Start A War (Century Media Records) set for release July 22. The band has confirmed a dozen shows throughout the south, midwest and east coast beginning September 17th in Tempe, AZ, additional dates will be announced. Recently, Fozzy premiered a new lyric video behind their debut single “Lights Go Out” that can now be viewed online, check out below. Currently climbing the rock charts at radio, the track will be featured in the upcoming WWE 2K15 video game out later this fall. Additionally, this summer Chris Jericho makes his long awaited return to the ring and WWE with dozens of appearances confirmed beginning July 12th in New York City at Madison Square Garden. A complete list of Fozzy tour dates and WWE appearances are listed below.
Led by the inimitable duo of guitarist Rich Ward, co-founder of the influential underground band Stuck Mojo, and vocalist Chris Jericho, famed WWE superstar and media personality, the band Fozzy has really always been about one thing: having fun. Produced by Ward, Do You Wanna Start A War is the bands follow-up to their acclaimed 2012 release Sin and Bones, and sixth studio effort since 2000. Featuring 12-tracks, the new album includes the debut single “Lights Go Out,” alongside the title track and the return of the Theremin in “Bad Tattoo.” As described by Corey Taylor of Slipknot and Stone Sour, “Do You Wanna Start A War is dark, dense and sharp. Sonically and lyrically, this feels like it’s going somewhere big. I love it!”
Over the years, Fozzy has shared the stage with such music luminaries as Metallica, Avenged Sevenfold, Steel Panther, Shinedown, and many others. The band recently wrapped their spring tour performing across the country winning over thousands of fans at festivals including Rock on the Range, Carolina Rebellion, and Rockfest before crossing the Atlantic and winding down on the main stage of the Download Festival in the UK.
Fozzy is Chris Jericho on vocals, Rich Ward on guitars and vocals, Frank Fontsere on drums, Billy Grey on guitars, and Paul Di Leo on bass.
Fozzy confirmed tour dates with Theory of a Deadman:
* Fozzy only
July 24 – Los Angeles, CA – The Whisky* (record release show!)
August 2 – Syracuse, NY – New York State Fairgrounds*
September 13 – Janesville, WI – Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport*
September 17 – Tempe, AZ – The Marquee
September 19 – San Antonio, TX – Backstage Live
September 23 – Atlanta, GA – Center Stage
September 24 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore
September 26 – Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall
September 27 – Winston-Salem, NC – Ziggy’s
October 2 – Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live
October 3 – Knoxville, TN – The International
October 6 – Lancaster, PA – Chameleon Club
October 7 – Boston, MA – House of Blues
October 8 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
October 11 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues
Chris Jericho confirmed WWE dates:
July 12 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden (WWE Live)
July 13 – Wildwood, NJ – Wildwoods Convention Center (WWE Live)
July 14 – Richmond, VA – The Richmond Coliseum (WWE RAW)
July 15 – Fayetteville, NC – Crown Coliseum (WWE Smackdown)
July 20 – Tampa, FL – Tampa Bay Times Front (WWE Battleground PPV)
July 26 – Edmonton, AB – Rexall Place (WWE Live)
July 27 – Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome
July 28 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center (WWE RAW)
July 29 – Corpus Christi, TX – American Bank Center (WWE Smackdown)
August 3 – San Antonio, TX – Freeman Coliseum (WWE Live)
August 4 – Austin, TX – Frank Erwin Center (WWE RAW)
August 5 – Laredo, TX – Laredo Energy Center (WWE Smackdown)
August 7 – Melbourne, Australia – Rod Laver Arena (WWE Live)
August 8 – Sydney, Australia – Allphones Arena (WWE Live)
August 9 – Perth, Australia – Perth Arena (WWE Live)
August 11 – Portland, OR – Moda Center (WWE RAW)
August 12 – Seattle, WA – Key Arena (WWE Smackdown)
August 16 – San Jose, CA – Sap Center (WWE Live)
August 17 – Los Angeles, CA – Staples Center (WWE Summer Slam PPC)
August 18 – Las Vegas, NV – Thomas and Mack Center (WWE RAW)
August 19 – Phoenix, AZ – US Airways Center (WWE Smackdown)
August 25 – Anaheim, CA – Honda Center (WWE RAW)
August 26 – Ontario, CA – Citizens Business Bank Arena (WWE Smackdown)
September 1 – Des Moines, IA – Wells Fargo Arena (WWE RAW)
September 2 – Lincoln, NE – TBA (WWE Live)
September 8 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Arena (WWE RAW)
September 9 – Wilkes Barre, PA – TBA (WWE Live)
September 15 – Lafayette, LA – Cajundome (WWE RAW)
September 21 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena (WWE Night of Champions PPV)
September 22 – Memphis, TN – FedEx Forum (WWE RAW)
FOZZY have announced they will release their highly anticipated, new full-length studio album Do You Wanna Start A War (on Century Media Records) on July 22nd now pre-order the 12-track album at iTunes and receive an instant download of the song “One Crazed Anarchist.” Preview the track now and watch the new lyric video premiering exclusively at Revolver. Recently, the band unveiled a new lyric video for the debut single impacting at radio now “Lights Go Out,” that can also be viewed online, check out below. Wrapping a spring tour that had them performing at festivals across the country including Rock on the Range, Carolina Rebellion, Rockfest along with many other shows throughout the U.S., Fozzy will be performing June 14th in the U.K. on the main stage of the Download Festival. A confirmed U.S. summer tour will be announced soon.
Led by the inimitable duo of guitarist Rich Ward (co-founder of the influential underground band Stuck Mojo) and vocalist Chris Jericho (famed WWE superstar and media personality), the band Fozzy has really always been about one thing: having fun. Produced by Ward, Do You Wanna Start A War is the bands follow-up to their acclaimed 2012 release Sin and Bones, and sixth studio effort since 2000. Featuring 12-tracks, the new album includes the debut single “Lights Go Out,” alongside the title track and the return of the Theremin in “Bad Tattoo.” As described by Corey Taylor of Slipknot and Stone Sour, “Do You Wanna Start A War is dark, dense and sharp. Sonically and lyrically, this feels like it’s going somewhere big. I love it!”
What started out for guitarist Rich Ward as a weekend cover band, called Fozzy Osbourne, soon became an internationally signed act with the biggest star in professional wrestling, Chris Jericho, as its lead singer. With adopted stage names and an elaborate backstory written for the movies, the band’s early recordings consisted mainly of cover songs ranging from Black Sabbath and Dio, to Iron Maiden and Mötley Crüe. Jericho’s singing ability and overall passion for music makes one wonder just how he is able to find the time to excel in pretty much everything he does, while Ward counting Zakk Wylde and Synyster Gates as fans, is probably one of the greatest, and unjustly so, underrated guitarists in rock and metal today. It was these qualities that pushed the band to drop alter egos, get rid of the backstory and write original music.
Over the course of the next seven years, the band did just that; three albums worth to be exact. The records were fit in between Jericho’s wrestling, TV and writing career. It wasn’t until their last release Sin and Bones though that the band really started to hit their stride. Jericho was winding down his involvement with sports, the band was touring more than ever before and their live show was as strong as ever sharing the stage with such music luminaries as Metallica, Avenged Sevenfold, Steel Panther, Shinedown, and many others. The entertainment, the fun factor, the showmanship were all there and in full force. More so than any point in the bands’ career.
By the time Do You Wanna Start A War is released, a horde of seasoned and newfound fans will have seen Fozzy live and heard new tracks off the album. They will have witnessed one of the greatest performances they’ve ever seen, they will have witnessed one of the best frontman in any genre of music sing some of the catchiest songs they’ve heard in ages and most importantly, they will have had the best time in their lives doing it.
Fozzy is Chris Jericho on vocals, Rich Ward on guitars and vocals, Frank Fontsere on drums, Billy Grey on guitars, and Paul Di Leo on bass.
Do You Wanna Start A War tracklisting
1. Do You Wanna Start A War
2. Bad Tattoo
3. Lights Go Out
4. Died With You
5. Tonite
6. Brides of Fire
7. One Crazed Anarchist
8. Unstoppable
9. Scarecrow
10. No Good Way
11. SOS
12. Witchery
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