Reno, NV progressive metal duo FOUR STROKE BARON has today shared a new music video for 1000 Threads, taken from their fourth album, Data Diamond, released today (May 31) via Prosthetic Records. 1000 Threads is the third instalment of their four part visual narrative for Data Diamond‘s blood soaked narrative thread, that comprises a series of anthology tales.

Pre-order Data Diamond here.

Speaking on the music video’s narrative, FOUR STROKE BARON comments: “William’s shocking discovery of the truth is too much for him to bear. Robert is beyond possession and now in a state of complete capture beyond his control, and he knows exactly how to end it all.”

Data Diamond is the sound of FOUR STROKE BARON at their most confidently unhinged. Originally conceived as two separate EPs (one purely electronic – Data, one heavy – Diamond) that would then meld together on one full length release, the idea morphed into what is now the succinct sucker punch of an album that is heading our way at speed.

Heavily inspired by their own work on Data Diamond’s predecessor, Classics, Witt and Vallarino got to work in their laboratory creating the most potent, concentrated form of FOUR STROKE BARON possible. “We love Classics, we think it’s one of the coolest albums ever”, the pair state unequivocally. If they have any criticism of their previous work it is simply that they didn’t push their own boundaries far enough, feeling like they took just a little too long to get to the point.

No such claim could be laid against Data Diamond – a dizzying sub-40 minute dive into the deranged psyches of its creators. The tracks on Data Diamond are lithe yet still allow enough room for idiosyncratic flourishes that mark this out as a true FOUR STROKE BARON opus. If Classics was a Man vs. Food belly busting plate of indulgence, Data Diamond is an upmarket Gordon Ramsay dish, served with a side of insanity. Finding a co-conspirator in Cynic’s Paul Masvidal, the trio get somewhat psychedelic on the album’s eponymous closing – and most expansive – track, which also features Vola’s Adam Janzi on drums.

Thematically, this is their most murderous anthology to date. Those who find themselves embroiled in these tales include a Radio Shack CEO, an internationally acclaimed cyborg, an accidental trafficker of human body parts, and the leader of a death cult located in a convenience store. FOUR STROKE BARON’s anomalous view of the world takes a particularly dark turn across the songs on Data Diamond, yet, as ever the macabre tragedies are dressed up with catchy melodies, pop hooks for days and a big shimmering bow of positivity.

Synths are a leading element across the length of the album, with more dark electronics seeping into the sound of the band than ever before – marking this out as the most experimental and intensely crazed the band have sounded to date. Samples recorded out in the wilds of Reno, Nevada weave their own kind of horror throughout the deliriously anthemic tunes laid down at FSB HQ, paving the way towards an incalculable future with limitless possibilities of where their minds will lead them next. It sure seems that they’re reaching a boiling point that will eventually tear a hole through spacetime. With this, their fourth full length, FOUR STROKE BARON has blossomed into the self-absorbed, wildly confident, musically deranged partnership that they were always destined to be – and it sounds incredible.

Data Diamond track list:

1. On Mute
2. Monday
3. The Witch
4. Cyborg Pt. 3 (Because I’m God)
5. VALLTT
6. Open The World
7. People In My Image
8. 1000 Threads
9. Data Diamond (Paul Masvidal and Adam Janzi)

FOUR STROKE BARON is:
Kirk Witt – guitar and vocals
Matt Vallarino – drums

FOUR STROKE BARON has today shared a new single and accompanying music video, Cyborg Pt. 3 (Because I’m God), from their upcoming fourth album, Data Diamond, set for release via Prosthetic Records on May 31. The Reno, NV progressive metal duo’s latest single serves as the third instalment in their Cyborg trilogy, following the success of Cyborg Pt. 2: The City from 2018 album Planet Silver Screen. The music video for Cyborg Pt. 3 (Because I’m God) is the second part of Data Diamond‘s planned four part visual narrative, which promises to unravel FOUR STROKE BARON‘s bloodthirsty anthology series.

Listen to Cyborg Pt. 3 (Because I’m God) via Apple Music, TIDAL, Deezer, Bandcamp and Spotify
Pre-order Data Diamond here.

Speaking on the single, FOUR STROKE BARON comments: “Cyborg Pt. 3 opens up some of the insanity in Data Diamond, the singles are going to get progressively crazier. The song leaves off from Cyborg Pt. II from our album Planet Silver Screen, with some motifs that we’ve inserted into each song of the series. Our moms really like this song.”

Of the music video, the band adds: “William and his business partner Robert unwittingly unleash a nightmare beyond comprehension. As William grapples with haunting nightmares, his sanity begins to unravel, revealing the sinister truth behind the otherworldly object. When Robert decides to harness the egg’s mysterious powers, they soon realize the horrifying consequences of meddling with forces beyond their control, plunging them into a nightmarish descent into madness and terror.”

Data Diamond is the sound of FOUR STROKE BARON at their most confidently unhinged. Originally conceived as two separate EPs (one purely electronic – Data, one heavy – Diamond) that would then meld together on one full length release, the idea morphed into what is now the succinct sucker punch of an album that is heading our way at speed.

Heavily inspired by their own work on Data Diamond’s predecessor, Classics, Witt and Vallarino got to work in their laboratory creating the most potent, concentrated form of FOUR STROKE BARON possible. “We love Classics, we think it’s one of the coolest albums ever”, the pair state unequivocally. If they have any criticism of their previous work it is simply that they didn’t push their own boundaries far enough, feeling like they took just a little too long to get to the point.

No such claim could be laid against Data Diamond – a dizzying sub-40 minute dive into the deranged psyches of its creators. The tracks on Data Diamond are lithe yet still allow enough room for idiosyncratic flourishes that mark this out as a true FOUR STROKE BARON opus. If Classics was a Man vs. Food belly busting plate of indulgence, Data Diamond is an upmarket Gordon Ramsay dish, served with a side of insanity. Finding a co-conspirator in Cynic’s Paul Masvidal, the trio get somewhat psychedelic on the album’s eponymous closing – and most expansive – track, which also features Vola’s Adam Janzi on drums.

Thematically, this is their most murderous anthology to date. Those who find themselves embroiled in these tales include a Radio Shack CEO, an internationally acclaimed cyborg, an accidental trafficker of human body parts, and the leader of a death cult located in a convenience store. FOUR STROKE BARON’s anomalous view of the world takes a particularly dark turn across the songs on Data Diamond, yet, as ever the macabre tragedies are dressed up with catchy melodies, pop hooks for days and a big shimmering bow of positivity.

Synths are a leading element across the length of the album, with more dark electronics seeping into the sound of the band than ever before – marking this out as the most experimental and intensely crazed the band have sounded to date. Samples recorded out in the wilds of Reno, Nevada weave their own kind of horror throughout the deliriously anthemic tunes laid down at FSB HQ, paving the way towards an incalculable future with limitless possibilities of where their minds will lead them next. It sure seems that they’re reaching a boiling point that will eventually tear a hole through spacetime. With this, their fourth full length, FOUR STROKE BARON has blossomed into the self-absorbed, wildly confident, musically deranged partnership that they were always destined to be – and it sounds incredible.

Data Diamond track list:

1. On Mute
2. Monday
3. The Witch
4. Cyborg Pt. 3 (Because I’m God)
5. VALLTT
6. Open The World
7. People In My Image
8. 1000 Threads
9. Data Diamond (Paul Masvidal and Adam Janzi)

FOUR STROKE BARON is:
Kirk Witt – guitar and vocals
Matt Vallarino – drums

Reno, NV progressive metal duo FOUR STROKE BARON has announced European and UK tour dates in support of Caligula’s Horse, with The Hirsk Effekt. The Charcoal Grace tour will take place in May until June 1, with full dates and details below. FOUR STROKE BARON‘s upcoming fourth album, Data Diamond, is set for release via Prosthetic Records on May 31 – lead single, The Witch, is out now.

TICKETS TO THE CHARCOAL GRACE EUROPE TOUR ARE AVAILABLE HERE.
Pre-order FOUR STROKE BARON‘s Data Diamond here.

Speaking on the tour announcement, FOUR STROKE BARON comments: “We’re looking forward to unleashing new songs and a new setlist in Europe with Caligula’s Horse and The Hirsch Effekt. For anyone who attends we will have early copies of our latest album Data Diamond for sale at the shows. US tour plans are in the works. Stay tuned, corn pop.”

FOUR STROKE BARON tour dates:
Supporting Caligula’s Horse
May 14 – Kent Club – Hamburg, DE
May 15 – Hole44 – Berlin, DE
May 16 – Rock Cafe – Prague, CZ
May 17 – Backstage Club – Munich, DE
May 18 – Analog – Budapest, HU
May 20 – The Factory – Verona, IT
May 21 – Legend Club – Milan, IT
May 22 – Exil – Zurich, CH
May 23 – Luxor – Cologne, DE
May 24 – Boerderij – Zoetermeer, NL
May 25 – Muziekgieterij – Maastricht, NL
May 26 – Melkweg – Amsterdam, NL
May 27 – Backstage – Paris, FR
May 29 – Rescue Rooms – Nottingham, UK
May 30 – Thekla – Bristol, UK
May 31 – Gorilla – Manchester, UK
June 01 – O2 Academy Islington – London, UK

Data Diamond is the sound of FOUR STROKE BARON at their most confidently unhinged. Originally conceived as two separate EPs (one purely electronic – Data, one heavy – Diamond) that would then meld together on one full length release, the idea morphed into what is now the succinct sucker punch of an album that is heading our way at speed.

Heavily inspired by their own work on Data Diamond’s predecessor, Classics, Witt and Vallarino got to work in their laboratory creating the most potent, concentrated form of FOUR STROKE BARON possible. “We love Classics, we think it’s one of the coolest albums ever”, the pair state unequivocally. If they have any criticism of their previous work it is simply that they didn’t push their own boundaries far enough, feeling like they took just a little too long to get to the point.

No such claim could be laid against Data Diamond – a dizzying sub-40 minute dive into the deranged psyches of its creators. The tracks on Data Diamond are lithe yet still allow enough room for idiosyncratic flourishes that mark this out as a true FOUR STROKE BARON opus. If Classics was a Man vs. Food belly busting plate of indulgence, Data Diamond is an upmarket Gordon Ramsay dish, served with a side of insanity. Finding a co-conspirator in Cynic’s Paul Masvidal, the trio get somewhat psychedelic on the album’s eponymous closing – and most expansive – track, which also features Vola’s Adam Janzi on drums.

Thematically, this is their most murderous anthology to date. Those who find themselves embroiled in these tales include a Radio Shack CEO, an internationally acclaimed cyborg, an accidental trafficker of human body parts, and the leader of a death cult located in a convenience store. FOUR STROKE BARON’s anomalous view of the world takes a particularly dark turn across the songs on Data Diamond, yet, as ever the macabre tragedies are dressed up with catchy melodies, pop hooks for days and a big shimmering bow of positivity.

Synths are a leading element across the length of the album, with more dark electronics seeping into the sound of the band than ever before – marking this out as the most experimental and intensely crazed the band have sounded to date. Samples recorded out in the wilds of Reno, Nevada weave their own kind of horror throughout the deliriously anthemic tunes laid down at FSB HQ, paving the way towards an incalculable future with limitless possibilities of where their minds will lead them next. It sure seems that they’re reaching a boiling point that will eventually tear a hole through spacetime. With this, their fourth full length, FOUR STROKE BARON has blossomed into the self-absorbed, wildly confident, musically deranged partnership that they were always destined to be – and it sounds incredible.

Data Diamond track list:

1. On Mute
2. Monday
3. The Witch
4. Cyborg Pt. 3 (Because I’m God)
5. VALLTT
6. Open The World
7. People In My Image
8. 1000 Threads
9. Data Diamond (Paul Masvidal and Adam Janzi)

FOUR STROKE BARON is:
Kirk Witt – guitar and vocals
Matt Vallarino – drums

Reno, NV’s FOUR STROKE BARON has today announced their fourth album, Data Diamond, set for release via Prosthetic Records on May 31. Alongside the announcement the progressive metal duo has also shared the lead single and music video, titled The Witch, the first part of a planned four videos that will eventually unravel Data Diamond‘s bloodthirsty anthology series.

Listen to The Witch via Apple Music, TIDAL, Deezer, Bandcamp and Spotify
Pre-order Data Diamond here.

Speaking on the album announcement, FOUR STROKE BARON comments: “When we get together, our entire writing process is to scream at each other and tap into a wavelength that we have no control over. Before anything is actually recorded, it has been sung, shouted, hummed, or beatboxed into existence.

“With Data Diamond, we have officially created the most efficient path from our mouths to an actual recorded body of work. There is no dumbing down, no overthinking, no compromising, no restrictions, and no rules, except for one. That rule is if you can’t hum a part you just heard after listening to it once, it’s no good.”

Of The Witch, the band adds: “When it comes to progressive music, there seems to be a fear of being too basic or digestible. If a song doesn’t have 20 different ideas and beat switches, it won’t make the cut. We took the opposite approach for The Witch and created a simple two riff song. That forced us to be creative and see how we could manipulate only two ideas to form something interesting that doesn’t sound too repetitive.”

The pair continue, on the music video: “Robert has discovered something ghastly in the deserts of Reno, Nevada. His business partner, William, is shocked to hear about this artifact and its implications. The Witch–an introduction to a four part series that will unfold each month–will leave you with more questions than answers. Who is Robert? Who is William? What did they find? Why is it casting such a dark shadow over humanity? And most importantly–why is it honking?”

Data Diamond is the sound of FOUR STROKE BARON at their most confidently unhinged. Originally conceived as two separate EPs (one purely electronic – Data, one heavy – Diamond) that would then meld together on one full length release, the idea morphed into what is now the succinct sucker punch of an album that is heading our way at speed.

Heavily inspired by their own work on Data Diamond’s predecessor, Classics, Witt and Vallarino got to work in their laboratory creating the most potent, concentrated form of FOUR STROKE BARON possible. “We love Classics, we think it’s one of the coolest albums ever”, the pair state unequivocally. If they have any criticism of their previous work it is simply that they didn’t push their own boundaries far enough, feeling like they took just a little too long to get to the point.

No such claim could be laid against Data Diamond – a dizzying sub-40 minute dive into the deranged psyches of its creators. The tracks on Data Diamond are lithe yet still allow enough room for idiosyncratic flourishes that mark this out as a true FOUR STROKE BARON opus. If Classics was a Man vs. Food belly busting plate of indulgence, Data Diamond is an upmarket Gordon Ramsay dish, served with a side of insanity. Finding a co-conspirator in Cynic’s Paul Masvidal, the trio get somewhat psychedelic on the album’s eponymous closing – and most expansive – track, which also features Vola’s Adam Janzi on drums.

Thematically, this is their most murderous anthology to date. Those who find themselves embroiled in these tales include a Radio Shack CEO, an internationally acclaimed cyborg, an accidental trafficker of human body parts, and the leader of a death cult located in a convenience store. FOUR STROKE BARON’s anomalous view of the world takes a particularly dark turn across the songs on Data Diamond, yet, as ever the macabre tragedies are dressed up with catchy melodies, pop hooks for days and a big shimmering bow of positivity.

Synths are a leading element across the length of the album, with more dark electronics seeping into the sound of the band than ever before – marking this out as the most experimental and intensely crazed the band have sounded to date. Samples recorded out in the wilds of Reno, Nevada weave their own kind of horror throughout the deliriously anthemic tunes laid down at FSB HQ, paving the way towards an incalculable future with limitless possibilities of where their minds will lead them next. It sure seems that they’re reaching a boiling point that will eventually tear a hole through spacetime. With this, their fourth full length, FOUR STROKE BARON has blossomed into the self-absorbed, wildly confident, musically deranged partnership that they were always destined to be – and it sounds incredible.

Data Diamond track list:

1. On Mute
2. Monday
3. The Witch
4. Cyborg Pt. 3 (Because I’m God)
5. VALLTT
6. Open The World
7. People In My Image
8. 1000 Threads
9. Data Diamond (Paul Masvidal and Adam Janzi)

FOUR STROKE BARON is:
Kirk Witt – guitar and vocals
Matt Vallarino – drums

FOUR STROKE BARON have today released a video for the track Prostitute Part II: Pretty Woman (Makes Money) taken from their third full length album, Classics. The Reno, NV duo recently confirmed a European tour starting in September supporting VOLA, alongside Voyager. Watch the video below.

CLASSICS IS AVAILABLE TO ORDER HERE

Listen to Classics via Spotify | Apple Music | Deezer | Bandcamp

Mixed by Devin Townsend, their 2021 album features ten tracks brimming with catchy riffs and unforgettable choruses –  in other words, classics. Having streamlined into a duo, Kirk Witt and Matt Vallarino cast a sardonic eye over the human condition on Classics – as seen through their own uniquely distorted lens. They are our guides as we traverse the filthiest folds in the dark underbelly of Reno, Nevada; illuminating the darkest corners of their twisted psyches with their upbeat and insanely catchy pop hooks. 

Upon the release of Classics, FOUR STROKE BARON hit the road in North America with Sarah Longfield; now they’re setting their sights on Europe with a string of dates that will take them through Germany, Poland, the UK, France and more.

FOUR STROKE BARON on tour with VOLA and Voyager:

09 September – Feierwerk – Munich DE
10 September – Bahnhof Pauli – Hamburg DE
11 September – Cassiopeia – Berlin DE
12 September – Zaścianek – Krakow PL
13 September – Hydrozagadka – Warsaw PL
14 September – Chelsea – Vienna AT
15 September – A38 – Budapest HU
16 September – Rock Café – Prague CZ
17 September – Legend Club – Milan IT
18 September – KiFF – Aarau CH
20 September – Bóveda – Barcelona ES
21 September – Moby Dick – Madrid ES
22 September – Connexion Live – Toulouse FR
23 September – CCO – Lyon FR
24 September – Backstage – Paris FR
27 September – Fleece – Bristol UK
28 September – Rebellion – Manchester UK
29 September – Garage – London UK
30 September – 013 KZ – Tilburg NL
01 October – Melkweg OZ – Amsterdam NL
02 October – Essigfabrik – Cologne DE