Kill Hannah
Kill Hannah are happy to announce their return to the UK this coming May for a run of UK headline shows to showcase tracks from their new offering Wake Up The Sleepers.
Wake Up The Sleepers, the follow-up to 2007’s release ‘Until There’s Nothing Left Of Us’, is a rallying cry from the band to its fans, old, new, and future. A statement to the old guard, that it's time to reinvent a once glorious industry that has, sadly, lost its way.
Vocalist Mat Devine explains, "Our mantra for this album is 'Evolve or Die.' The old model is obsolete, because the labels have become so out of touch with the fans." This isn't a product; this is a battle plan for future musicians, to put artistic vision first. Always. "I have to believe there will be a new ‘golden era’ for the music industry, and I need for us to be a part of it."
Whilst those familiar with tracks such as ‘Lips Like Morphine’ and ‘Kennedy’ will recognise the band on the album but will also appreciate the musical evolution the band’s undergone the last three years. With tracks like the grimy club-scene inspired "New York City Speed", the arena rock ready anthem "Strobe Lights", and the brilliant, format defying "Why I Have My Grandma's Sad Eyes", the album pushes the listener into every emotional corner imaginable, not coming up for air until the final, eloquent album closer "Promise Me".
As if there were any doubts, the band's across the board eccentricity also comes to light vividly with the list of guest appearances on the collection. Featuring vocal contributions from The Dresden Dolls’ Amanda Palmer, Good Charlotte’s Benji Madden, The Birthday Massacre’s Chibi, and even the Chicago Children's Choir, the songs take on an air of uniqueness and originality that is sorely missed in recent rock releases.
Kill Hannah’s live show (complete with trademark laser-lit instruments) is yet another element that never fails to connect with audiences worldwide. The band has been on a rigorous touring schedule since the early part of the decade, forming alliances with bands like 30 Seconds to Mars, My Chemical Romance, Jet, Chevelle, Papa Roach, AFI, Shiny Toy Guns, H.I.M. and She Wants Revenge, as well as numerous headline tours on these very shores.
Sun May 2nd Portsmouth, Wedgewood Rooms // Tue May 4th Glasgow, King Tut’s // Wed May 5th Newcastle, Academy 2 // Thu May 6th Manchester, Academy 2 // Fri May 7th London, Electric Ballroom // Sat May 8th Birmingham, Academy 2 // Sun May 9th Bristol, Academy
WAKE THE SLEEPERS is currently available in the UK digitally on iTunes and on Amazon.