Revolution Mother (the new band fronted by professional skateboarder Mike Vallely) will release its debut EP on August 8 through Vallely's own imprint Mike V. Incorporated (with distribution through Revelation.)
Rounding out the band's lineup are L.A.-based punk scene veterans Eddie Solis, Wal Rashid and Jason Hampton (who had previously performed with Vallely in his last project Mike V and The Rats.)
Revolution Mother offers up an arsenal of blues-based overdriven riffs, punishing hardcore rhythms, dynamic vocal deliveries and an uninhibited thirst for raw energy, which has led to comparisons to acts like AC/DC, Bl'ast, Motorhead and Black Flag.
Enjoy The Ride features a host of styles, tempos and directions, showcasing the many facets of Revolution Mother's direct-hitting approach. As for the lyrical direction, Vallely notes the prevailing theme is self-perseverance. "From the guy searching for a more meaningful existence in ‘Goodbye,' to the unflinching ‘stand strong' stance of the lyrics of ‘Never Die,' these songs are about taking everything the world has to throw at you, taking your beatings, learning your lessons and getting up and getting on with it."
As for the five-song EP's title, Vallely says that it holds a double meaning. "One as a personal mantra, enjoy the ride, the ride of life, and two, to all the naysayers and shit talkers, enjoy the ride boys, while it lasts, because what goes around comes around."
The quartet have embarked on a national tour in support of Enjoy The Ride, which in addition to regular club shows, includes performances with CKY on The Zumiez Couch Tour and appearances at various skate parks. (current dates below.)
The Enjoy The Ride EP is available for pre-order now at: http://www.mikevallely.com/store.
Check out tracks from the EP at http://www.myspace.com/revolutionmother.
Revolution Mother is: Mike Vallely: vocals /Jason Hampton: guitar/ Eddie Solis: bass / Wal Rashidi: drums
Revolution Mother On Tour:
JUNE 6
THE ALLEY
139 W AMERIGE AVE
FULLERTON, CA
$8/$10
ALL AGES
DOORS AT 7
JUNE 7
ZUMIEZ COUCH TOUR W/ CKY
FIESTA MALL
MESA, AZ
1:00 PM
ALL AGES / FREE
JUNE 21
ZUMIEZ COUCH TOUR W/ CKY
FREEHOLD RACEWAY
FREEHOLD, NJ
1:00 PM
ALL AGES / FREE
JUNE 23
ZUMIEZ COUCH TOUR W/ CKY
CROSSGATES MALL
ALBANY, NY
1:00 PM
ALL AGES / FREE
JUNE 24
CHERRY STREET STATION
491 N CHERRY STREET EXT
WALLINGFORD, CT 06492
JUNE 25
ZUMIEZ COUCH TOUR W/ CKY
THE MARKETPLACE
ROCHESTER, NY
1:00 PM
ALL AGES / FREE
JULY 29
SKATEPARK OF MEMPHIS
740 TRINITY ROAD #118
CORDOVA, TN 38018
More dates to be announced.
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