They came from Venus to destroy the cities. VALIENT THORR is a wild ass Rock N Roll band said to hail from inside of the planet Venus. Since crash landing on Earth in the year 2000, they've played well over 1500 shows all over the world. They've toured with visionaries from MOTÖRHEAD and Joan Jett to contemporary heroes like MASTODON, GOGOL BORDELLO, and CLUTCH. Since 2005 they have put out six full-length records and two seven inches. And just so you don't think we're blowing smoke, look them up. This is only the cusp of the feats of greatness this hard working, sweat drenched band has accomplished.
The aliens have confirmed a July 29th release date for their Napalm Records debut and seventh full-length release. “Old Salt” is the highly anticipated follow up to 2013's “Our Own Masters”. Additional details including album art and track listing have been revealed as well.
Valient himself commented on the new album:
““Old Salt” wouldn't have happened if it wasn't for Eidan Thorr. He helmed this beast & put the wheels in motion. What is it about? If you ask me it's about stepping into the future as an artist while trying to anticipate what comes next using that old man logic that comes with age- that no one ever tells you about until it's time to say “if I'd known then what I know now”. All the best old storytellers aren't just weaving you yarns. They are recounting from experiences. And believe me, we've had plenty of those in the last few years.”
Pre-order your copy of “Old Salt” in exclusive bundle packages HERE.
In support “Old Salt”, VALIENT THORR will be hitting the road in North American on the ‘15 Years On Earth Tour’. Joining them on the road will be PEARS, BLACK WIZARD and label-mates HAMMER FIGHT. The tour kicks off May 25th in Asheville, NC and runs through July 13th in Baltimore, MD.
“Old Salt” tracklist:
01. “Mirakuru”
02. “Lil Knife”
03. “Cut And Run”
04. “No Count Blues”
05. “The Trudge”
06. “Worm Up”
07. “Spellbroke”
08. “Linen Maker”
09. “The Shroud”
10. “Looking Glass”
11. “Jealous Gods”
VALIENT THORR ‘15 Years on Earth Tour’:
May
25 - Asheville, NC @ The Mothlight
26 - West Columbia, SC @ New Brookland Tavern
27 - Gainesville, FL @ The Atlantic
28 - Satellite Beach, FL @ Sports Page
29 - Lake Worth, FL @ Propaganda
31 - Mobile, AL @ The Blind Mule
June
01 - Atlanta, GA @ Drunken Unicorn
02 - Birmingham, AL @ Syndicate Lounge
03 - Memphis, TN @ Hi Tone Café
04 - Hattiesburg, MS @ The Tavern
05 - Houston, TX @ Rudyards
06 - San Antonio, TX @ Jacks Bar
08 - Austin, TX @ The Lost Well
09 - Dallas, TX @ Three Links
10 - Oklahoma City, OK @ The Blue Note
11 - Denver, CO @ Marquis Theatre
12 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Metro Bar
15 - San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar
16 - Glendale, CA @ Complex
17 - Reno, NV @ Shea's Tavern
18 - Sacramento, CA @ Starlight Lounge
19 - San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge
20 - Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios
22 - Seattle, WA @ El Corazon Lounge
23 - Vancouver, BC @ SBC
24 - Edmonton, AB @ Starlight Room
25 - Calgary, AB @ Palomino Smokehouse
27 - Winnipeg, MB @ Pyramid Cabaret
30 - Fort Wayne, IN @ Brass Rail
July
01 - Louisville, KY @ Haymarket Whiskey Bar
02 - Columbus, OH @ Shrunken Head
03 - Ferndale, MI @ Zeke's
05 - Toronto, ON @ Hard Luck
06 - Montreal, QC @ Bar Le Ritz PDB
08 - Buffalo, NY @ The Studio at Waiting Room
09 - Providence, RI @ Firehouse 13
10 - New Haven, CT @ Café Nine
11 - Brooklyn, NY @ Black Bear Bar
12 - Philadelphia, PA @ Underground Arts
13 - Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Sound Stage
Source: www.FreemanPromotions.Com