THE ARISTOCRATS: Releasing Limited Edition ‘Culture Clash’ Vinyl Edition on September 24, 2013

 

U.S. Headline Tour Finishes as a Huge Success!

  

Featuring Guthrie Govan (Steven Wilson, Asia/GPS), Bryan Beller (Dethklok, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani) and Marco Minnemann (Necrophagist, Kreator, Adrian Belew, UKZ, Steven Wilson)

THE ARISTOCRATS just wrapped up a hugely successful headline tour of the United States—a figurative cherry on top of the already stellar Culture Clash album release. Culture Clash, as you may have heard, garnered a #8 chart position on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Album charts and #16 on the Billboard Jazz charts within the first week!

 

But, the Culture Clash train doesn’t stop there! To celebrate these successes, THE ARISTOCRATS are releasing a limited edition (1,000 units only) 180-gram double-vinyl version of the new record. The pre-sale for this limited edition vinyl version of Culture Clash is live now at THE ARISTOCRATS webstore: http://thearistocrats.spinshop.com/. The remainder will be available exclusively through Hostile City Distribution at http://www.hcdistro.com/store/products-page/vinyl/aristocrats-culture-clash-lp/.

The official release date for the limited edition double-vinyl is set for September 24, 2013.

 

While you are on the web pre-ordering your copy, make sure to check out the brand new, redesigned official band website for THE ARISTOCRATS, www.the-aristocrats-band.com) and social media (Facebook – www.facebook.com/aristocratsband; Twitter – www.twitter.com/acratsband or @acratsband) for the latest news, including 2014 U.S. and international tour dates, and more.

 

Culture Clash was released on July 16, 2013 via BOING! Music.

 

THE ARISTOCRATS: ‘Culture Clash’ Lands in the Top 10! #8 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Charts and #16 on the Jazz Album Charts

On Tour in the U.S. Now!

  

Featuring Guthrie Govan (Steven Wilson, Asia/GPS), Bryan Beller (Dethklok, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani) and Marco Minnemann (Necrophagist, Kreator, Adrian Belew, UKZ, Steven Wilson)

THE ARISTOCRATS are pleased to announce that their new release Culture Clash is a Top 10 record! The album has charted at #8 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Album charts and #16 on the Billboard Jazz charts within the first week. Boasting elements of jazz, rock, metal, fusion and more, this genre-defying release has truly proven to be a bona fide crossover hit!

See what the press is saying about Culture Clash:

“As you’d expect from this cast of characters, the resulting jamfuckery of music is equal parts fusion, funk, jazz, prog rock and metal, and all parts awesome. These musicians are all in the upper echelon of their craft…” –MetalSucks.net

“Oh, that all modern instrumental music was this soulful and interesting. As the title hints, stepping across stylistic boundaries is what Bryan Beller, Guthrie Govan, and Marco Minnemann aim to do, and their pursuit of no-holds barred fun - as well as their virtuosic command of their instruments - is a blast to hear. The chops are fierce, the tones are primo (check out Beller on "Ohhhh Noooo"), and the moods cover the spectrum, from groovy to menacing to playful to thrashing to introspective. Highlights include the arpeggiator-like 16ths on "Dance of the Aristocrats" and the "Bright Size Life"-ready bass solo in "Gaping Head Wound." - E.E. Bradman, Bass Player Magazine

“Okay, music isn’t a sport. But even so, after listening to Culture Clash, we’re left pondering how Guthrie Govan gets equipment up the ramp of his flying saucer after gigs in a flightcase fitted with castors?”

“It’s a team effort though… Minnemann’s drumming is sublime, while tracks such as “Ohhhh Noooo” see Beller hard at work as Guthrie builds evolving, Zappa-esque riffs around his mobile, creative basslines.” – Guitarist Mag

“[Culture Clash is] brimming with tasteful and virtuosic playing from each member. But like their first record, it’s not just a show-off fest of three very capable musicians; the nine songs on Culture Clash are also masterworks of creativity and musicality.” – Guitar-Muse.com

The band’s new album Culture Clash is out now, and you can order it at http://thearistocrats.spinshop.com. When ordering, you have the choice of purchasing a copy of the regular edition, or the deluxe edition, which includes “Accept The Mystery: The Making Of The Aristocrats' Culture Clash”, a 33-minute DVD documentary shot while THE ARISTOCRATS were tracking the album in Nashville, TN. Containing both studio footage and exclusive interviews with each member of the band, “Accept The Mystery: The Making Of The Aristocrats' Culture Clash” is a special behind-the-scenes look at THE ARISTOCRATS that fans have never seen before. 

All you vinyl collectors out there, don’t forget! The band will release a limited-edition double-album vinyl edition (only 1,000 copies being pressed) of Culture Clash, set to be released in late September. The vinyl release will be available exclusively through Hostile City Distribution (www.hcdistro.com) and THE ARISTOCRATS webstore for pre-order in late August.

THE ARISTOCRATS are on tour in the U.S. now! See below for all remaining tour dates.

THE ARISTOCRATS “Culture Clash” U.S. Tour Dates:

7/29 Boston MA @ Berklee College of Music (clinic)

7/30 Boston MA @ Berklee Performance Center (concert)

7/31 Wilkes-Barre PA @ River St. Jazz Cafe

8/1 New York City NY @ Highline Ballroom

8/2 Philadelphia PA @ North Star Bar

8/3 Dunellen NJ @ New Jersey Proghouse

8/6 Pittsburgh PA @ Hard Rock Cafe

8/7 Cleveland OH @ Beachland Tavern

8/8 Columbus OH @ Rumba Café

8/9 Cincinnati OH @ Southgate House Revival

8/10 Charleston WV @ Empty Glass

8/12 Detroit MI @ Token Lounge

8/13 Indianapolis IN @ Birdy's

8/14 Chicago IL @ Reggie's

8/15 Madison WI @ Brink Lounge

8/16 St. Paul MN @ Amsterdam Bar and Hall

8/17 Omaha NE @ Shamrock's

8/19 St. Louis MO @ 2720 Cherokee

8/20 Kansas City MO @ The Record Bar

8/21 Tulsa OK @ The Vanguard

8/23 Denton TX @ Dan's Silverleaf

8/24 Houston TX @ Rudyard's Pub

8/25 Austin TX @ Saxon Pub

For more information on THE ARISTOCRATS, please visit these websites:

www.the-aristocrats-band.com

www.facebook.com/aristocratsband

www.twitter.com/acratsband

THE ARISTOCRATS: Second DVD Preview Available Now via JamTrackCentral.com – Track Previews for EACH TRACK Also Available

Pre-Order ‘Culture Clash’ Today – Hitting Stores NEXT TUESDAY – http://thearistocrats.spinshop.com

Featuring Guthrie Govan (Steven Wilson, Asia/GPS), Bryan Beller (Dethklok, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani) and Marco Minnemann (Necrophagist, Kreator, Adrian Belew, UKZ, Steven Wilson)

U.S. Tour Kicks Off on July 17 in Nashville, TN

At last, take a look at the second exclusive DVD preview of THE ARISTOCRATS’ upcoming full-length album, Culture Clash! Culture Clash is the highly-anticipated upcoming full-length album by the heralded fusion trio THE ARISTOCRATS, set to hit stores next Tuesday, July 16^th.

The teaser is available now, along with clips of each track on the album, at JamTrackCentral.com. Take a listen, pre-order the album, and watch the clip here: http://www.jamtrackcentral.com/jamtracks/culture-clash-official-backings

 

Guitarist fans of Guthrie Govan can also pre-order the Official Culture Clash Backings package at the link above via JamTrackCentral.com, which includes backing tracks (bass/drums only mixes) of all nine Culture Clash songs, plus complete tab and transcription of each guitar track, for a unique educational experience.

 

The video clip is a cut from the bonus DVD that comes with the Culture Clash deluxe package, entitled. “Accept The Mystery: The Making Of The Aristocrats' Culture Clash”. This is a 33-minute DVD documentary shot while THE ARISTOCRATS were tracking the album in Nashville, TN. Containing both studio footage and exclusive interviews with each member of the band, “Accept The Mystery: The Making Of The Aristocrats' Culture Clash” is a special behind-the-scenes look at THE ARISTOCRATS that fans have never seen before. 

 

Culture Clash is also available for pre-order directly via the band. To order your copy of the regular edition or deluxe edition (with bonus DVD “Accept The Mystery: The Making Of The Aristocrats' Culture Clash” and t-shirt featuring exclusive new artwork based on the album's animated characters), visit http://thearistocrats.spinshop.com. Last month, THE ARISTOCRATS also revealed that they will release a limited-edition double-album vinyl edition (only 1,000 copies being pressed) of Culture Clash, set to be released in late September. The vinyl release will be available exclusively through Hostile City Distribution (www.hcdistro.com) and THE ARISTOCRATS webstore for pre-order in late August.

 

The day after Culture Clash is released, THE ARISTOCRATS will set off on a full U.S. tour! See below for all currently booked tour dates.

THE ARISTOCRATS “Culture Clash” U.S. Tour Dates:

7/17 Nashville TN @ Douglas Corner

7/19 Tampa FL @ Brass Mug

7/20 Orlando FL @ West End Trading Company

7/21 Jacksonville FL @ 1904 Music Hall

7/23 Atlanta GA @ Atlanta Institute of Music (clinic/show)

7/24 Atlanta GA @Masquerade (Purgatory Room)

7/25 Charlotte NC @ Tremont Music Hall (Casbah)

7/26 Raleigh NC @ Pour House Music Hall

7/27 Washington DC @ Jammin Java

7/29 Boston MA @ Berklee College of Music (clinic)

7/30 Boston MA @ Berklee Performance Center (concert)

7/31 Wilkes-Barre PA @ River St. Jazz Cafe

8/1 New York City NY @ Highline Ballroom

8/2 Philadelphia PA @ North Star Bar

8/3 Dunellen NJ @ New Jersey Proghouse

8/6 Pittsburgh PA @ Hard Rock Cafe

8/7 Cleveland OH @ Beachland Tavern

8/8 Columbus OH @ Rumba Café

8/9 Cincinnati OH @ Southgate House Revival

8/10 Charleston WV @ Empty Glass

8/12 Detroit MI @ Token Lounge

8/13 Indianapolis IN @ Birdy's

8/14 Chicago IL @ Reggie's

8/15 Madison WI @ Brink Lounge

8/16 St. Paul MN @ Amsterdam Bar and Hall

8/17 Omaha NE @ Shamrock's

8/19 St. Louis MO @ 2720 Cherokee

8/20 Kansas City MO @ The Record Bar

8/21 Tulsa OK @ The Vanguard

8/23 Denton TX @ Dan's Silverleaf

8/24 Houston TX @ Rudyard's Pub

8/25 Austin TX @ Saxon Pub

For more information on THE ARISTOCRATS, please visit these websites:

www.the-aristocrats-band.com

www.facebook.com/aristocratsband

www.twitter.com/acratsband