RELEASES

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

The August issue features a photo session with the three innovative female musicians as well as interviews with Jucifer, Doro, Landmine Marathon and an assortment of women in the music industry.

Royal Thunder recently released their debut album, CVI, to rave reviews including Pitchfork who described Parsonz as "equal parts riot grrl and gospel diva." The Atlanta-based quartet is currently on tour with Valient Thorr through July 19. Royal Thunder performs back-to-back hometown shows on July 22 and 23 at The Masquerade.

Cretin is currently writing their highly anticipated sophomore album and long-awaited follow-up to 2006’s Freakery.  Martinez has also served as the legendary band Repulsion’s live guitarist for the past few years.

Royal Thunder Tour Dates
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 (Royal Thunder headlining date)
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