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KURT DEIMER to Support YNGWIE MALMSTEEN on Spring Tour, Debut EP “Work Hard, Rock Hard” Out Now

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 17, 2022
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KURT DEIMER has come a long way in less than six months. After joining forces with Bon Jovi guitarist Phil X and recording his debut EP ‘Work Hard, Rock Hard’ with Grammy-award winning engineer Chris Lord-Alge, he opened for Geoff Tate on the former Queensryche frontman’s U.S. tour last fall. Now, after being a featured member of the Stowaways on the Shiprocked cruise this January and performing alongside artists including Nita Strauss, Bumblefoot, P.O.D.’s Sonny Sandoval and Bad Brains’ HR, he’s set to be direct support for Yngwie Malmsteen on the guitar legend’s upcoming North American tour (see tour dates below). 

Stowaways performing “Crossroads” on Shiprocked

Stowaways performing “Three Little Birds” on Shiprocked

“Pure unadulterated rock and roll,” is how Deimer describes the aforementioned EP. “Our style, our voice, it comes after you with the propensity to think about what my lyrics are saying as the melodies and riffs pull you in. I love the whole album. Every damn song. It’s a curated rock and roll adventure, done in our style.” 

Deimer has found a great bandmate in long-time Bon Jovi guitarist Phil X. “I think he is one of the best guitarists in the world. We vibe together. We are on the same page and same mission to rock the world for the rest of our lives, and we are bros and great friends to boot. We both say how blessed we are to have found each other.”

Starting on April 29 in Harrisburg, PA, the frontman and his band will be direct support on Yngwie Malmsteen’s spring tour. “It’s very surreal, it’s an honor,” says Deimer. “Yngwie is a guitar master, and we will do him justice. We bring passion and expression, and we are always playing as if we are headlining Madison Square Garden – we want to blow your mind and take you on a full out, in your face, rock and roll journey. When you see our band, we are bringing rock and roll with style and flare. No time to sit still.”

The future for Deimer is extremely bright. “We are going to keep writing great rock and roll songs and performing live as much as we can. I just finished production on my first ‘Hellbilly Hollow’ movie, which will hopefully come out in late 2021, and am getting ready to shoot and star in the next film in the franchise. I was inspired to start my own horror franchise after being killed by Michael Myers in the 2018 release of ‘Halloween,’ where I played a gas station attendant. He messed me up! I just love collaborating with other artists and creating a future that is trippy and leaves you wondering what Kurt Deimer is going to do next… I’m a firm believer in keeping my family together, and when people come to see us, we are just that – a family. A fellowship. A tight knit group all on one mission.” 

SPRING TOUR DATES

04.24.22 W. HOLLYWOOD, CA RAINBOW BAR & GRILL 50TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY

04.29.22 HARRISBURG, PA XL LIVE
05.01.22 HARTFORD, CT INFINITY HARTFORD
05.03.22 PATCHOGUE, NY PATCHOGUE THEATER
05.04.22 LEESBURG, VA TALLY HO THEATER
05.06.22 NORWALK, CT WALL ST THEATER
05.07.22 NEW YORK, NY GRAMERCY THEATER
05.09.22 CHESTER, NY SUGAR LOAF PERFORMING ARTS
05.11.22 TOLEDO, OH STRANAHAN THEATER
05.12.22 ST. CHARLES, IL ARCADA THEATER
05.13.22 HOBART, IN HOBART ART THEATER
05.14.22 CLEVELAND, OH THE ODEON
05.16.22 DENVER, CO ORIENTAL THEATER
05.18.22 RENO, NV VIRGINIA ST. BREWHOUSE
05.19.22 AGOURA HILLS, CA CANYON AGOURA
05.20.22 MONTCLAIR, CA CANYON MONTCLAIR
05.21.22 FRESNO, CA TOWER THEATER
05.22.22 SANTA CLARITA, CA CANYON SANTA CLARITA
05.24.22 TEMPE, AZ THE MARQUEE
05.25.22 TUSCON, AZ RIALTO THEATER
05.29.22 ST. LOUIS, MO CASA LOMA THEATER
06.03.22 ORLANDO, FL PLAZA LIVE
06.04.22 FT. LAUDERDALE, FL PARKER PLAYHOUSE

PHIL X & THE DRILLS Release Quarantine Fan Video For ‘Right On The Money’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on June 28, 2020
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PHIL X needs no introduction, having been an integral full-time member of Bon Jovi since 2016, after also filling in for Richie Sambora on the 2011, 2013 and 2015 Bon Jovi tours. Phil and his band THE DRILLS recently released their new single ‘Right On The Money’ via Golden Robot Records.

Now Phil along with  Daniel Spree (bass/backing vocals) and Brent Fitz  (drums/ backing vocals) who recorded the song together, have put together an official “Quarantine / Fan Video” for ‘Right On The Money’. Fans sent in videos of themselves singing the chorus to ROTM and a lot made the cut.

The story behind ‘Right On The Money’  is that Phil  X  (guitar/lead vocals),  Daniel Spree and  Brent Fitz went into the legendary  Capitol Studios  with  Chris Lord Alge  so Chris could do a  ‘Mix  With The Masters’  master class  on how to track a band.  ‘Right On The Money’ was one of 3 songs recorded that day.  With an uncertainty of the arrangement and very few overdubs,  an incredible energy and urgency was captured by the band with Chris’ direction and here it is as a single for you, the fans.

‘Right On The Money’, the latest instalment from Phil X & The Drills, is an explosive and dynamic addition to the band’s already legendary discography, featuring fast, punchy guitars, and vocal energy impossible to ignore.

Stream/buy ‘Right On The Money’ HERE

PHIL X & THE DRILLS have finished their 5th Album Stupid Good Lookings Vol. 2 which will be released in the near future on Golden Robot Records. Featuring a different drummer on every song which reads like a who’s who with the likes of Tommy Lee, Liberty Devitto, Kenny Aronoff and Ray Luzier, the music promises to be extremely diverse.

PHIL X & his band, THE DRILLS, have been enjoying a rapidly growing international fan base supported by the release of 5 strong Albums: Kick Your Ass In 17 Minutes (2009), We Bring The Rock N Roll (2011), We Play Instruments N Sh!t (2012), This House Is Not For Sale (2016) with Bon Jovi and Stupid Good Lookings Vol. 1 ( 2019).

First a prolific session guitar staple in Los Angeles, California, recording with the likes of Alice Cooper, Rob Zombie, Daughtry, Kelly Clarkson, Chris Cornell among many others (and even extends to playing with Canadian rock royalty such as Triumph, Aldo Nova, Our Lady Peace, Avril Lavigne, Theory Of A Deadman and more), PHIL X became known for hosting the Fretted Americana Web Show that boasted over 50 million collective views!

In March of 2016, Phil was invited to Electric Lady Studios in New York to record guitars and background vocals on the Bon Jovi record, This House Is Not for Sale.  The album was released later that year reaching #1 on the charts with the album artwork including Phil in the band shots confirming his position in the band as an official member.

PHIL X & THE DRILLS are looking forward to delivering their “energetic guitar-driven rock that infects your senses with addictively great anthems” to the global masses!