Royal Thunder and Pitchfork are giving fans a free download of the Atlanta band’s stirring acoustic rendition of “Black Water Vision” (http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/15230-black-water-vision-acoustic/).

Recorded earlier this year, the acoustic version is a testament to the relatively new band’s musical prowess which was echoed by David Fricke (Rolling Stone) in his recent appraisal of the band’s SXSW performance: “heavy with the meaty, base elements of early-Seventies British blues in guitarist Josh Weaver’s harmonic-fuzz sustain and a striking vocal change-up in bassist Mlny Parsonz, whose robust projection and supple vibrato made me think of Jefferson Airplane’s Grace Slick at a lower, godless pitch.”

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Royal Thunder's extraordinary momentum continues with the band performing on five of SXSW's most anticipated heavy music showcases: Pitchfork's Show No Mercy showcase (Mar. 13 at House of Vans - Mohawk), MetalSucks South by South Death showcase (Mar. 14 at Dirty Dog), Brooklyn Vegan showcase (Mar. 15 @ Emo's), Converse Thrasher Deathmatch showcase (Mar. 16 @ Scoot Inn) and Mar. 16 on Relapse Records' Chaos in Tejas showcase at Red 7. Learn More

Royal Thunder, the Atlanta-based co-ed quartet whose debut album (CVI) landed on Best of 2012 lists from Decibel, Pitchfork, Spin, Revolver and the Village Voice, premiere their video for "Blue" via Pitchfork (http://pitchfork.com/tv/youtube/13-music-videos/630-royal-thunder-blue-official-music-video/). Learn More

Nov. 12, 2012, Philadelphia -- Royal Thunder, who are currently on tour with Corrosion of Conformity and ASG, will join Monster Magnet for a pair of mid-December dates: Dec. 14 at the Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn and Dec. 16 at The Trocadero in Philadelphia.
 
The female-fronted Atlanta quartet released their debut album, CVI, in the Spring via Relapse Records.  Spin described the release as a "stunning breakthrough," Revolver called the album "essential" and Decibel Magazine placed singer Mlny Parsonz on the cover of their inaugural women in metal issue.

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Royal Thunder, whose Spring release (CVI, Relapse Records) Spin called "a deliciously heavy, wonderfully melodic debut," have confirmed both a Brooklyn Vegan CMJ showcase performance on Oct. 20 but a new round of U.S. tour dates including a run with Corrosion of Conformity.

An action-packed fall is in-store for the female-fronted outfit. With stops at CMJ (Brooklyn Vegan showcase, Oct. 20 at Saint Vitus Bar), Fun Fun Fun Fest Nights (Nov. 3) and club dates with a variety of artists including Corrosion of Conformity, Valient Thorr and Pig Destroyer. Learn More

Royal Thunder, the co-ed quartet who released their acclaimed debut album CVI this Spring, embark on their first headlining tour on Oct. 21.

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Royal Thunder, who released their debut album CVI to rave reviews in May, are seeking UK-based fans for their "Blue" video.

 

The director, John Bradburn (Young & In the Way, Chrome Waves) of 93 Million Miles), is seeking female fans between the ages of 20 to 35 with blonde or black hair to be leads in the upcoming clip.   The shoot also requires a number of extras of any age or gender but they must be from the Midlands or the Southern portion of the UK.  The video shoots in September.  Interested parties should send an email with photo to royalthundermusicvideo@gmail.com.

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In February, Scion A/V hosted five of Relapse’s best at the Roxy Theater on Sunset in Hollywood to participate in the monthly label showcase series. The showcase included the Atlanta-based quartet ROYAL THUNDER, experimental black/doom metal group TOMBS, Boston shredders REVOCATION, Savannah, Georgia’s BLACK TUSK, and goregrind pioneers EXHUMED. Each of the band’s sets was recorded, and two songs from each are now available for free download from Scion A/V Metal here.

The track listing of the showcase is as follows:
1. Royal Thunder – Mouth of Fire
2. Royal Thunder – Parsonz Curse
3. Tombs – Bloodletters
4. Tombs- Path of Totality
5. Revocation – Conjuring the Cataclysm
6. Revocation – No Funeral
7. Black Tusk- Ender of All
8. Black Tusk – Set the Dial to Your Doom
9. Exhumed – Distorted and Twisted to Form
10. Exhumed – As Hammer to Anvil

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Decibel Magazine's inaugural Women in Metal issue featuring Mlny Parsonz (Royal Thunder) and Marisa Martinez (Cretin) is on newsstands now. Learn More

Royal Thunder, who released their debut album CVI two weeks ago via Relapse Records, recorded an exclusive acoustic performance of "Black Water Vision" for Google Play and their accompanying Magnifier blog, which is available today here.

The performance and interview were recorded at SXSW and offer insight into the band's influences as well as the history of the female-fronted band. The interview can be found on the Magnifier blog here. Free downloads of the acoustic version of "Black Water Vision" and the album version of "Whispering World" are available at both links listed above.

CVI has garnered a great deal of praise with Spin calling the ten-track release "a stunning breakthrough and NPR saying the album " not only builds on the promise of a great EP, but it's also a portrait of songs that have been painstakingly lived in." Revolver said CVI is "essential" and described the band's offering as "a thick rock hurricane that spins soaring melodies and searing heaviness in almost every direction." Decibel featured the album as their June 2012 lead review describing the release "as magnificently compelling rock music that's anything but by-the-numbers" and Outburn saying the band is a "standout amongst their peers." The album is currently streaming in its entirety here.

Royal Thunder join Valient Thorr for a five-week trek across the US kicking off this Sunday in Richmond, Va.:

June 10 Richmond, VA Strange Matter
June 12 Huntington, WV V Club
June 13 Pittsburgh, PA The Smiling Moose
June 14 Lancaster, PA Chameleon Club
June 15 Wallingford, CT Cherry Street Station *
June 16 Allston, MA Great Scott
June 17 New York, NY Mercury Lounge
June 18 Long Branch, NJ The Brighton Bar *
June 19 Cleveland, OH The Grog Shop
June 20 Chicago, IL Double Door
June 21 Detroit, MI Small's
June 22 Grand Rapids, MI The Pyramid Scheme
June 23 Madison, WI The Frequency
June 24 Minneapolis, MN Triple Rock Social Club
June 26 Lincoln, NE Rye Room @ Bourbon Theatre
June 27 Denver, CO The Marquis Theater
June 28 Salt Lake City, UT In The Venue
June 29 Boise, ID Neurolux
June 30 Seattle, WA El Corazon
July 1 Portland, OR The Star Theatre
July 2 Sparks, NV The Alley
July 3 San Francisco, CA Bottom of the Hill
July 5 Los Angeles, CA The Down & Out
July 6 San Diego, CA The Casbah
July 7 Santa Ana, CA The Constellation Room @ The Observatory
July 10 Phoenix, AZ Rhythm Room
July 11 Albuquerque, NM The Launchpad *
July 12 Colorado Springs, CO The Black Sheep
July 13 Omaha, NE Sokol Underground
July 14 Columbia, MO Mojo's
July 15 Indianapolis, IN Birdy's Live
July 18 Chattanooga, TN JJ's Bohemia
July 19 Charlotte, NC Chop Shop

* Royal Thunder headlining date

Royal Thunder is Mlny Parsonz (vocals/bass), Josh Weaver (guitar), Lee Smith (drums) and Josh Coleman guitar).

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Royal Thunder, the Atlanta co-ed quartet who drew attention for their astonishing 2010 self-titled EP, release their full-length debut, CVI, today via Relapse Records.

"It's hard not to admire Royal Thunder's sonic acumen," explained Decibel in the magazine's June lead review. "It's satisfyingly heavy, but in no way extreme. It's brooding without being self-involved. It's unmistakably Southern, but with nary a whiff of faux-rural sh*t-kicking or questionable confederate/honky-tonk orthodoxy. Above all, it's magnificently compelling rock music."

Revolver said CVI is "essential" and described the band's offering as "a thick rock hurricane that spins soaring melodies and searing heaviness in almost every direction" while Outburn said Royal Thunder is a "standout amongst their peers" and the album "brings a new kind of heavy to the table." Paste Magazine said CVI "meshes together a solid hour of Southern metal and classic rock that builds upon their formidable 2010 EP," with NPR (in an All Songs Considered blog feature) adding, "CVI not only builds on the promise of a great EP, but it's also a portrait of songs that have been painstakingly lived in..."

Several outlets are sharing full album streams of CVI this week including Alternative Press (with track-by-track information), AOL Spinner, Exclaim, Paste Magazine and Rdio.

Royal Thunder celebrates the album's release with a May 26 hometown show at The Earl before joining Valient Thorr and Holy Grail for a five-week U.S. tour.

May 26 Atlanta, GA The Earl (*Record Release Show)
June 10 Richmond, VA Strange Matter
June 12 Huntington, WV V Club
June 13 Pittsburgh, PA The Smiling Moose
June 14 Lancaster, PA Chameleon Club
June 16 Allston, MA Great Scott
June 17 New York, NY Mercury Lounge
June 19 Cleveland, OH The Grog Shop
June 20 Chicago, IL Double Door
June 21 Detroit, MI Small's
June 22 Grand Rapids, MI The Pyramid Scheme
June 23 Madison, WI The Frequency
June 24 Minneapolis, MN Triple Rock Social Club
June 26 Lincoln, NE Rye Room @ Bourbon Theatre
June 27 Denver, CO The Marquis Theater
June 28 Salt Lake City, UT In The Venue
June 29 Boise, ID Neurolux
June 30 Seattle, WA El Corazon
July 1 Portland, OR The Star Theatre
July 2 Sparks, NV The Alley
July 3 San Francisco, CA Bottom of the Hill
July 5 Los Angeles, CA The Down & Out
July 6 San Diego, CA The Casbah
July 7 Santa Ana, CA The Constellation Room @ The Observatory
July 10 Phoenix, AZ Rhythm Room
July 12 Colorado Springs, CO The Black Sheep
July 13 Omaha, NE Sokol Underground
July 14 Columbia, MO Mojo's
July 15 Indianapolis, IN Birdy's Live
July 18 Chattanooga, TN JJ's Bohemia
July 19 Charlotte, NC Chop Shop

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As Royal Thunder prepare for next week's arrival of CVI (May 22, Relapse Records), Noisecreep is sharing "Blue" from the 10-track album Revolver Magazine described as: "a thick rock hurricane that spins soaring melodies and searing heaviness in almost every direction." The link to listen is here.

The band recently recorded an in-studio performance of "Whispering World," another track from the forthcoming release, for indieATL, which can be viewed here. IndieATL is a video partner to Georgia State University's radio station, WRAS 88.5.

Relapse has also created a trailer for CVI with clips from each of the 10 songs on the album here.

Royal Thunder tour dates (all shows with Valient Thorr and Holy Grail except May 26):

May 26 Atlanta, GA The Earl (*Record Release Show)
June 10 Richmond, VA Strange Matter
June 12 Huntington, WV V Club
June 13 Pittsburgh, PA The Smiling Moose
June 14 Lancaster, PA Chameleon Club
June 16 Allston, MA Great Scott
June 17 New York, NY Mercury Lounge
June 19 Cleveland, OH The Grog Shop
June 20 Chicago, IL Double Door
June 21 Detroit, MI Small's
June 22 Grand Rapids, MI The Pyramid Scheme
June 23 Madison, WI The Frequency
June 24 Minneapolis, MN Triple Rock Social Club
June 26 Lincoln, NE Rye Room @ Bourbon Theatre
June 27 Denver, CO The Marquis Theater
June 28 Salt Lake City, UT In The Venue
June 29 Boise, ID Neurolux
June 30 Seattle, WA El Corazon
July 1 Portland, OR The Star Theatre
July 2 Sparks, NV The Alley
July 3 San Francisco, CA Bottom of the Hill
July 5 Los Angeles, CA The Down & Out
July 6 San Diego, CA The Casbah
July 7 Santa Ana, CA The Constellation Room @ The Observatory
July 10 Phoenix, AZ Rhythm Room
July 12 Colorado Springs, CO The Black Sheep
July 13 Omaha, NE Sokol Underground
July 14 Columbia, MO Mojo's
July 15 Indianapolis, IN Birdy's Live
July 18 Chattanooga, TN JJ's Bohemia
July 19 Charlotte, NC Chop Shop

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Royal Thunder, the Atlanta based quartet Brooklyn Vegan described as "Johnette Napolitano of Concrete Blonde fronting Black Sabbath," will tour with Valient Thorr and Holy Grail this Summer.

Mlny Parsonz and Josh Weaver were recently interviewed by NPR with that piece and an mp3 of "Parsonz Curse" available today here. CVI, the band's debut album, is available May 22 via Relapse Records with pre-orders offered here.

"Finally! We get to tour with our new album,CVI, coming out before we hit the road," said Parzonz about the six-week U.S. trek. "I've seen Valient Thorr several times and every time they make me smile from ear to ear. To be doing this run with them , the Kick Ass and Holy Grail is sure to be a good time."

Royal Thunder tour dates (all shows with Valient Thorr and Holy Grail except May 26):

May 26 Atlanta, GA The Earl
June 10 Richmond, VA Strange Matter
June 12 Huntington, WV V Club
June 13 Pittsburgh, PA The Smiling Moose
June 14 Lancaster, PA Chameleon Club
June 16 Allston, MA Great Scott
June 17 New York, NY Mercury Lounge
June 19 Cleveland, OH The Grog Shop
June 20 Chicago, IL Double Door
June 21 Detroit, MI Small's
June 22 Grand Rapids, MI The Pyramid Scheme
June 23 Madison, WI The Frequency
June 24 Minneapolis, MN Triple Rock Social Club
June 26 Lincoln, NE Rye Room @ Bourbon Theatre
June 27 Denver, CO The Marquis Theater
June 28 Salt Lake City, UT In The Venue
June 29 Boise, ID Neurolux
June 30 Seattle, WA El Corazon
July 1 Portland, OR The Star Theatre
July 2 Sparks, NV The Alley
July 3 San Francisco, CA Bottom of the Hill
July 5 Los Angeles, CA The Down & Out
July 6 San Diego, CA The Casbah
July 7 Santa Ana, CA The Constellation Room @ The Observatory
July 10 Phoenix, AZ Rhythm Room
July 12 Colorado Springs, CO The Black Sheep
July 13 Omaha, NE Sokol Underground
July 14 Columbia, MO Mojo's
July 15 Indianapolis, IN Birdy's Live
July 18 Chattanooga, TN JJ's Bohemia
July 19 Charlotte, NC Chop Shop

Royal Thunder recently recorded a live performance of "Sleeping Witch" for indieATL, an online partner of Georgia State University radio station WRAS 88.5. The clip can be seen here.

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Royal Thunder, the Atlanta-based quartet who release their debut album CVI on May 22 (Relapse Records), and RCRD LBL are offering a download of "Whispering World" here.

Royal Thunder perform a hometown show tomorrow night at The Masquerade as part of the Decibel Magazine Tour. The band has announced two additional dates: June 27 at The Marquis Theater in Denver and July 12 at the Black Sheep in Colorado Springs. Additional tour dates will be announced shortly.

The band recently recorded an in-studio performance of "Sleeping Witch," another track from the forthcoming release, for indieATL, which can be viewed here. indieATL is a video partner to Georgia State University's radio station, WRAS 88.5. Royal Thunder's CVI will be streaming in its entirely via AOL Spinner beginning May 21 for one week.

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Royal Thunder, the Atlanta-based quartet who release their debut album CVI on May 22 (Relapse Records), recently recorded an in-studio performance of "Sleeping Witch" for indieATL, which can be viewed HERE.

"Filming with indieATL was a very pleasant, professional experience," said Mlny Parsonz, vocalist and guitar player for Royal Thunder. "We are grateful to have been considered for this amazing experience. The end result is stellar footage." Three additional songs were filmed during the session, which will be made available soon.

The band is currently on tour with Baroness and have a hometown show on May 2 as part of Decibel Magazine's first national tour. Royal Thunder will be announcing additional dates shortly.

Tour dates are:

April 26 St. Louis, MO Firebird

* April 27 Nashville, TN The End

* May 2 Atlanta, GA The Masquerade

* = w/ Baroness

Royal Thunder's CVI will be streaming in its entirely via AOL Spinner beginning May 21 for one week. The band is currently giving fans an opportunity to hear another track from the forthcoming album via a lyric video for "Whispering World," which can be found on Royal Thunder's Facebook page. Pre-orders for CVI are available HERE.

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Royal Thunder, the Atlanta four-piece Brooklyn Vegan described as "Johnette Napolitano of Concrete Blonde fronting Black Sabbath," have completed recording their debut album, CVI. The album will be released on CD/2xLP/Digital on May 22 via Relapse Records. Learn More

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Atlanta, GA’s ROYAL THUNDER will see the re-release of their self-titled EP this December via Relapse Mailorder. The band self-recorded and released the seven song EP in late 2009. The EP will be available worldwide starting December 21st and is available for pre-order now. Audio samples taken from the EP can be heard online at the ROYAL THUNDER MySpace: MySpace.com/RoyalThunderMusic.

ROYAL THUNDER (Mlny Parsonz – bass / vocals, Josh Weaver – guitar, Jesse Stuber - drums) formed in 2007 and has performed locally and nationally, sharing the stage with a range of artists from WOVEN HAND, BIRDS OF AVALON, NICK OLIVERI, SCOTT KELLY, NORMA JEAN, BLACK TUSK, and more. The band is currently writing for their debut full-length that is expected to see a 2011 release date. Learn More