Tag: We All Bleed
CROSSFADE Embark on Co-Headlining Tour with POP EVIL
by admin on Jun.15, 2011, under news
June 10,2011- Crossfade kicked off a co-headlining tour with Pop Evil last night in Fayetteville, AR. Catch the band rocking out all summer long while they crisscross the country in support of their upcoming Eleven Seven Music debut, We All Bleed. Full list of tour dates below.Two weeks ago, Crossfade performed at Rock On The Range in Columbus, OH. They had video cameras in tow, and shot some footage which resulted in the following Crossfade TV episode which is being premiered exclusively for 24 hours today on Kikaxemusic.com. Watch more episodes of CrossfadeTV here.
Crossfade also recently launched a brand new We All Bleed pre-order webstore in anticipation of the album’s June 21st release date on Eleven Seven Music. Available to pre-order are men’s and women’s t-shirt bundle packages as well as regular CD and digital download options.
We All Bleed, the band’s third album, delves into familiar lyrical themes of betrayal and isolation, but there’s also more than a hint of renewal and resolution. “A lot has changed over the past three years,” says lead vocalist and co-songwriter Ed Sloan. “Being down and out is something I’ve had to confront like never before. There’s been pain, but I’ve also learned to dwell less on the negative, so there’s a feeling of rebirth, too.”
The album’s 10 tracks, produced by the band, maintain the sonic thunderclap of Crossfade’s previous efforts, while propelling its guitar-grinding signature with a tapestry of orchestration and programming, and a flourish of keyboards, thanks to the addition of guitarist Les Hall and drummer Mark Castillo to the permanent line-up, alongside Sloan and bassist Mitch James.
CROSSFADE TOUR DATES
6/9 – Fayetteville, AR @ George’s Majestic Lounge
6/10 – Little Rock, AR @ Juanita’s
6/12 – Lafayette, LA @ Nite Town
6/13 – Ruston, LA @ 3 Docs Brew House
6/14 – Montgomery, AL @ Rock Bottom American Pub
6/15 – Greensboro, NC @ Blind Tiger
6/16 – Johnson City, TN @ Capone’s
6/18 – Louisville, KY @ Phoenix Hill Tavern
6/19 – Baltimore, MD @ Ram’s Head Live
6/21 – Syracuse, NY @ Lost Horizon (without Pop Evil)
6/23 – Dayton, OH @ McGuffy’s House of Rock
6/24 – Toledo, OH @ Headliners
6/25 – Jackson, MI @ Jackson County Fairgrounds
6/26 – Joliet, IL @ Mojoe’s (without Pop Evil)
6/28 – Asheville, NC @ Orange Peel (without Pop Evil)
8/13 – Twin Lakes, WI @ Shadow Hill Ranch (without Pop Evil)
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CD Reveiw: CROSSFADE – We All Bleed
by admin on May.31, 2011, under reviews
CROSSFADE
We All Bleed
Eleven Seven Music
2 out of 10
Crossfade came on the radar of most of our consciences in 2005 when their first single ‘Cold’ took over every Active Rock station on the FM dial (and Sirius/XM too). Cold was a catchy Modern Rock tune that earned the South Carolina boys some well deserved attention.
Their second album Falling Away failed to capitalize on the buzz they had created and they were dropped by their major label in 2006.
Five years later Crossfade returns with We All Bleed on Eleven Seven Music.
The story of the last five years of their singer Ed Sloan would make for a great album if it were put into good songs. Way too many noises and processes in the music is a cheap attempt at hiding simply poor songwriting. If you are a live rock band, I want to know how you are going to play all these noises and effects on stage and make it appear you aren’t playing to tape?
Crossfade is not a progressive rock band. And they do not have the chops or songwriting ability to try and pretend to be. If you want the music to be druggy and edgy like you hear in your head as you are battling your personal demons and now trying to capitalize on them on record, let me help you.
Write a good song first. Add the trippy effects AFTER the song is GOOD. Don’t try to make a crap sandwich a shiny crap sandwich. Because it will taste like shit no matter how much you try to polish it. And a turd album will still leave shit in your ears no matter how much you try and put ‘cool’ noises in it.
More power to Ed Sloan for returning from his own personal brink and being able to turn himself around and attempt to continue his dream in music. But while this album may be his most personal and honest one, that sadly does not automatically make it good.
For more CROSSFADE click here.
CROSSFADE giving fans Free MP3 Download of “Killing Me Inside”, playing Rock on the Range
by admin on May.17, 2011, under news
South Carolina’s Crossfade will be playing Rock On The Range this Saturday, May 21st. Scheduled to play at 2:30 p.m. on the f.y.e Stage (subject to change), don’t miss your opportunity to watch the band play old hits and new songs off their album We All Bleed, out June 21st on Eleven Seven Music. If you’re not going to be at ROTR, Crossfade have added a batch of June tour dates to their touring plans. See below if they will be playing a city near you!
CROSSFADE TOUR DATES:
5/19 – Spatanburg, SC @ Ground Zero
5/20 – Charlotte, NC @ Amos’ Southend
5/21 – Columbus, OH @ Rock On The Range
5/23 – Battle Creek, MI @ Planet Live Music
5/24 – Flint, MI @ The Machine Shop
5/26 – Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock
5/27 – Uncastville, CT @ Mohegan Sun Casino/Wolf Den
5/28 – Lancaster, PA Chameleon Club
6/4 – West Palm Beach, FL @ Roxy’s Saloon
6/5 – St. Petersburg, FL @ Local 622
6/8 – Tulsa, OK @ The Marquee
6/9 – Favetteville, AR @ George’s Majestic Lounge
6/10 – Little Rock, AR @ Juanita’s
6/12 – Lafavette, LA @ Nite Town
6/13 – Ruston, LA @ 3 Docs Brew House
6/14 – Montgomery, AL @ Rock Bottom American Pub
6/15 – Greensboro, NC @ Blind Tiger
6/16 – Johnson City, TN @ Capone’s
6/18 – Louisville, KY @ Phoenix Hill Tavern
6/19 – Baltimore, MD @ Ram’s Head Live
6/23 – Dayton, OH @ McGuffy’s House of Rock
For one week only, Crossfade are offering a FREE MP3 download of “Killing Me Inside,” the first single off We All Bleed. Download the track by going to the band’s Facebook page and “Liking” them.
“Killing Me Inside” | MP3 Download
CrossfadeTV Webisode Series | Installment 2
We All Bleed, the band’s third album, delves into familiar lyrical themes of betrayal and isolation, but there’s also more than a hint of renewal and resolution. “A lot has changed over the past three years,” says lead vocalist and co-songwriter Ed Sloan. “Being down and out is something I’ve had to confront like never before. There’s been pain, but I’ve also learned to dwell less on the negative, so there’s a feeling of rebirth, too.”
The album’s 10 tracks, produced by the band, maintain the sonic thunderclap of Crossfade’s previous efforts, while propelling its guitar-grinding signature with a tapestry of orchestration and programming, and a flourish of keyboards, thanks to the addition of guitarist Les Hall and drummer Mark Castillo to the permanent line-up, alongside Sloan and bassist Mitch James.
Stay up-to-date with all things Crossfade:
CROSSFADE sign with Eleven Seven Music
by admin on Apr.11, 2011, under news
Columbia, SC rockers Crossfade have signed with Eleven Seven Music. Home to some of today’s most influential rock groups such as Motley Crue, Papa Roach, Drowning Pool, Buckcherry and more, Crossfade are scheduled to release their latest effort, We All Bleed in June 2011.
We All Bleed, the band’s third album, delves into familiar lyrical themes of betrayal and isolation, but there’s also more than a hint of renewal and resolution. “A lot has changed over the past three years,” says lead vocalist and co-songwriter Ed Sloan. “Being down and out is something I’ve had to confront like never before. There’s been pain, but I’ve also learned to dwell less on the negative, so there’s a feeling of rebirth, too.”
The album’s 10 tracks, produced by the band, maintain the sonic thunderclap of Crossfade‘s previous efforts, while propelling its guitar-grinding signature with a tapestry of orchestration and programming, and a flourish of keyboards, thanks to the addition of Les Hall and drummer Mark Castillo to the permanent line-up, alongside Sloan, bassist Mitch James.
Highlights on We All Bleed include “Dear Cocaine,” a slow burner that addresses letting go of addiction; “I Think You Should Know,” offering a deceptively temperate arrangement behind a lyric about escaping reality by retreating in sleep; and “Killing Me Inside,” a straightforward assailing classic Crossfade rock ‘n’ roll anthem, albeit with a touch of crafty orchestration.
“Killing Me Inside,” the first single off We All Bleed is available to purchase on iTunes. Get it here.
CROSSFADE TOUR DATES:
4/12 – Clarksville, TN @ The Warehouse
4/13 – Memphis, TN @ Newby’s
4/15 – Mobile, AL @ Soul Kitchen
4/16 – Birmingham, AL @ Zydeco
4/17 – Charleston, SC Music Farm
5/21 – Columbus, Oh @ Rock On The Range
5/24 – Flint, MI @ The Machine Shop
5/26 – Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock
5/28 – Lancaster, PA Chameleon Club
For more CROSSFADE click here.
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