Heathen Apostles Record “Never Leave Harlan Alive” For Upcoming “Bloodgrass” Release
From the Heathen Apostles Facebook page:
“‘You’ll Never Leave Harlan Alive’ from our upcoming @ratchetbladerecords release, “Bloodgrass”. Mather and Chopper of the Heathen Apostles recorded Darrell Scott’s classic tale of Appalachia in recognition of those folks who are dealing with extreme poverty, a brutal opioid crisis (their #1 cause of accidental death), along with a vanishing coal industry. It’s going to take alot more than lip service to make America great again.”
Remastered Berlin Brats Album Now Available
Ratchet Blade Records has released a newly remastered version of the Berlin Brats’ Believe It Or Rot: 1973-1976. It the first (and only) album of the band, which had been christened in the 1970’s as Los Angeles’ answer to the Rolling Stones and New York Dolls. It is also the first band of the Mau Maus’ Rick Wilder, the arrival of punk rock having caused the band’s break up. The remastering was performed by Chopper Franklin, click HERE to preview and order.
Phantom of the Black Hills Pre-Sale & Promo Trailer
Both the Scalped pre-sale and promo trailer have launched today, the trailer has snippets of some of the new songs and the pre-sale has two great deals, including a free album and early delivery of Scalped. You can check them out HERE.
Cover Art For Phantom of the Black Hills Album “Scalped” Is Released
The cover art for the upcoming Phantom of the Black Hills album Scalped has been released, it is the fifth album for the band and is produced by Chopper Franklin for Ratchet Blade Records. Scalped will be released on August 25th and will be proceeded by the release of the Wild Witch of the West single and music video on August 11th. Check back for more info on this incendiary album.
Heathen Apostles’ “Strange Flowers” Preview & Buy Links
The links to preview and buy the new Heathen Apostles’ protest song Strange Flowers are below, be sure and get behind the rebellion by supporting this song and its music video.
Bandcamp (& get the remix and a cover of Echo & the Bunnymen’s Killing Moon for free) click HERE
iTunes click HERE
Amazon click HERE
YouTube click HERE
Heathen Apostles’ “Strange Flowers” Single & Video Debuts Today
The new Heathen Apostles’ single Strange Flowers is available today, along with the music video for the song. If you buy through the band’s digital webstore you will receive and free copy of the Strange Flowers remix (by Almighty Watching) and a bonus track of the Heathen’s Apostles’ cover of Echo and the Bunnymen’s The Killing Moon. You preview the songs by clicking HERE, and be sure watch and comment on the video too!
Heathen Apostles “Strange Flowers” Single and Video Out This Friday
The new Heathen Apostles’ Strange Flowers single and video are due out this Friday May 12th, the final video has been edited and uploaded to various video sites. Check back for purchase and viewing links.
Heathen Apostles’ “Strange Flowers” Cover Art Revealed
The cover art for the new Heathen Apostles single Strange Flowers has been released, the single and video will be out on Friday May 12th on Ratchet Blade Records. Check back for more info, video BTS photos and release links.
New Doghouse Lords Single “44 Gun”
Ratchet Blade Records has released 44 Gun, the new single by the Doghouse Lords (Javier Matos, Chopper Franklin, John Bazz and Bill Bateman). 44 Gun was recorded live at the Red Devil Lounge in San Francisco, Ca. and produced and mixed by Chopper Franklin. Click HERE to preview and order.
Doghouse Lords in “Cry Now” – Movie Premiere 2/22/17
The Doghouse Lords are featured in the film Cry Now, which will having it’s premiere at Laemelle’s NoHo 7 in North Hollywood, Ca. on February 22nd at 7:30pm. The Doghouse Lords (Javier Matos, Chopper Franklin, John Bazz and Bill Bateman) play .44 Gun and Voodoo Lucy in the club scene. Click HERE for ticket info.
Heathen Apostles’ “Albatross” Music Video Is Live
The music video for the new Heathen Apostles single Albatross is live, it was filmed on the coast of Southern California and was directed by the Heathen Apostles. The song is out now on Ratchet Blade Records and can be previewed and purchased at these links:
Cover Art For Upcoming Heathen Apostles Single
The cover art for the upcoming Heathen Apostles single Albatross has been revealed, the single and music video will be out Friday December 9th on Ratchet Blade Records. Check back for music and video links, or sign up for the Heathen Apostles mailing list HERE.
Heathen Apostles’ “Misery and Gin” EP Out Now
The new Heathen Apostles EP Misery and Gin is out today, you can preview and purchase it in the Heathen Apostles store (by clicking HERE) or at iTunes, Amazon.mp3 or anywhere you get your music! Check out this tribute to the late, great Merle Haggard.
Heathen Apostles “Misery and Gin” EP Cover Released
The cover art for the upcoming Heathen Apostles Merle Haggard Tribute EP Misery and Gin has been released, it features Mather Louth and Chopper Franklin in a photo by Lawrence Drayton. The Misery and Gin EP will be out July 22nd, 2016 on Rtachet Blade Records, and the music video for Misery and Gin will debut that week as well. The release show is scheduled for July 21st at the Viper Room in West Hollywood, Ca. and will also feature Charlie Overby & the Broken Arrows and Paul Cauthen. Click HERE for tickets.
Misery and Gin EP cover photo by Lawrence Drayton.
Heathen Apostles Promo Shoot For “Misery and Gin”
The Heathen Apostles shot the footage for an upcoming promo video short for their upcoming EP Misery and Gin. It was shot in 110 degree heat in Palmdale, Ca. by Lawrence Drayton and will be released shortly. The band will be shooting the full length music video beginning June 27th and the Misery and Gin EP will be released on July 22nd on Ratchet Blade Records. Check back for more details.
Heathen Apostles’ “Misery and Gin” EP out July 22nd
The Heathen Apostles will be releasing their Merle Haggard tribute EP Misery and Gin on July 22nd on Ratchet Blade Records. It will feature the two songs they performed in May at the Merle Haggard tribute concert Misery and Gin and I’m Gonna Break Every Heart I Can. The EP will also feature a remix of I’m Gonna Break Every Heart I Can by Almighty Watching. A release show has been scheduled for July 21st at The Viper Room in West Hollywood, Ca. Also appearing will be Charlie Overby and Paul Cauthen. Check back for more details.
Heathen Apostles’ “Requiem For A Remix” In Stores 8/5/16
The new Heathen Apostles remix album Requiem For A Remix will be in stores worldwide on August 5th. It is on Ratchet Blade Records and is distributed by Nail Distribution and will feature different cover art than the “DJ Only” version available now online (you can preview and order that version HERE). New photos were take for the release by Holly West, one of them is posted below.
“Murderer of Souls (Chopper Franklin remix)” Video Debuts Today
The new Heathen Apostles Murderer of Souls (Chopper Franklin remix) music video has dropped, it was directed by the band and shot by Harmony Gerber at Devil’s Doghouse Studios. It is the first video from the new Requiem For A Remix album (Ratchet Blade Records), you can sample it HERE. For viewers in Germany click HERE.
Heathen Apostles “Murderer Of Souls” Video Drops Friday
The upcoming Heathen Apostles music video for Murderer of Souls (Chopper Franklin remix) [from the just-released Requiem For A Remix album] drops this Friday April 29th. The video was directed by the Heathen Apostles and shot by Harmony Gerber at the Devil’s Doghouse Studios, you can preview the song and the rest of the Requiem For A Remix album HERE.
Heathen Apostles “Requiem for a Remix” Album Out 4/8/16
The new Heathen Apostles album Requiem For A Remix will be out April 8th on Ratchet Blade Records, it will feature remixes by Chopper Franklin, Almighty Watching, Phantom of the Black Hills and will also have unreleased tracks and demos. Come celebrate the release with the band at their show at Bar Sinister (at Boardner’s in Hollywood) on April 9th.
Heathen Apostles “Fire to the Fuse” Now Streaming
The new Heathen Apostles album Fire to the Fuse is streaming from now until it’s release on Halloween on Ratchet Blade Records, check it out and if you dig it order the presale and have it before anyone else! Click HERE to listen.
Heathen Apostles “Evil Spirits” Preview Player
The preview player for the upcoming Heathen Apostles & Jyrki 69 EP Evil Spirits is up, preview it below or click HERE for the permanent link.
New Heathen Apostles EP w/ Jyrki 69!
A new Heathen Apostles 4 song EP will be released Tuesday August 25th and it will feature Jyki 69 on guest vocals. Jyrki is Chopper’s bandmate in the 69 Cats and is the long time lead vocalist for the Finnish goth n roll band the 69 Eyes. Jyrki will sing two duets with Mather, and each will sing lead with the other singing backups on the other two songs. Ratchet Blade Records will release the EP on CD and digitally, check back for more info.
Chopper and Jyrki in Austin, Texas
Doghouse Lords “Don’t Drive Me Away” Single Available Now!
The Doghouse Lords and Ratchet Blade Records have released the new single Don’t Drive Me Away and it’s available exclusively on Bandcamp, click HERE to preview and download!
