UK Rockers GRIFTER Gearing Up For Bloodstock Performance UK-based dirty rock n' roll trio GRIFTER have announced a string of live dates leading up to their appearance at this year's Bloodstock Metal Festival.  The Ripple Music recording artists will be performing on Sunday, August 11th, the same day as Slayer, Anthrax, Gamma Bomb, Exodus, Devil Driver and Amorphis.  Specifically, the boys will be taking the stage to support legendary metallers Wolfsbane, as well as Breed 77 and Gormathon! Bloodstock Open Air (B-O-A) is the UK's biggest independent METAL festival. Held at the picturesque location of Walton on Trent in Derbyshire, B-O-A has won the hearts and minds of fans of heavy ROCK AND METAL by consistently showcasing the strongest metal line up on UK soil. You can expect some 15,000 metal heads descending on Derbyshire in August 2013 for 4 days of unadulterated full on Heavy Metal!!! BLOODSTOCK boasts over 100 international rock and metal acts across four stages, as well as other attractions including a huge international metal market, late night entertainment in the Sophie Lancaster Tent, fairground rides, 'The Bloodstock Arms' festival bar serving real ale, full weekend camping and one of the best atmospheres the festival scene has to offer. Add to this a signing tent where you can meet your favourite bands, and for those of you who need those extra creature comforts - an extra special VIP experience in the Serpents Lair camping and hospitality backstage bar, which offers 80+ different real ales, this really is an unmissable date in the headbangers calendar. Metal brethren at your marks! For more details, visit www.bloodstock.uk.com. Meanwhile, Grifter is finishing recording the follow up to their self-titled 2011 debut, which will appear later in the year on Ripple Music on CD and...VINYL!!!! Guinness splatter vinyl no less!!!  The working title for the album is The Return Of The Bearded Brethren and will feature artwork from up and coming tattoo artist Jamie Campbell. Tracks from the album will include 'Braggard's Boast,' 'Black Gold,' 'It's Not Me It's You,' 'She Mountain,' 'Princess Leia,' 'Fire Water,' 'Paranoiac Blues,' 'The Return Of The Bearded Brethren,' 'Bow Down To The Monkey' and a cover of Black Sabbath's 'Fairies Wear Boots' that has become a popular fixture of the live set. Grifter's critically-hailed debut is still available at ripplemusic.bigcartel.com. GRIFTER Live Dates: 7/26 - Manchester @ Gulliver's w/ The Bendal Interlude, Widows and Blastronaut 7/27 - Cheltenham @ The 2 Pigs w/ Welcome Back Delta and Smoke Pilot 8/02 - Abertillery @ The Doll's House w/ Black Light Machine and Static Signals 8/11 - BLOODSTOCK!  8/31 - Bournemouth @ The Anvil w/ Alunah, Diesel King and more 11/29 - HARD ROCK HELL w/ Black Star Riders, Airbourne, Nazareth, Paul Dianno, Michael Monroe and more. www.hardrockhell.com Praise for GRIFTER:   Top 20 (#12 & #15) Album of the Year - The Soda Shop Top 20 (#19) Album of the Year - Heavy Planet Top 20 (#15) Album of the Year - Captain Beyond Zen Top 10 of 2011 - The Sleeping Shaman Top 10 (#5) Album of the Year - Chybucca Sounds Bands That Caught My Attention (2011) - Steaming Heathen/Grips of Delusion Best Records of 2011 - Sonic Abuse Top 20 (#15) Album of the Year - The Obelisk #4 Album of the year - A Brief History of Metal: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly of 2011 "One of the best hard rock albums from top to bottom that I have listened to this year."  - WeLoveMetal.com   "This is an excellent album, catchy, groove rich and addictive . . . all (of the tracks) are of the same catchy, infectious quality. Get a copy and by the second listen I guarantee you will be singing along." [4/5] -  Metal Talk.net   "Just about the best stoner rock band in England right now. Grifter build every one of their songs around monstrously grooving, simple riffs and smooth southern vocals. Something akin to Clutch jamming with Kim Thayil. Several songs, including opener Good Day For Bad News, Preacher And The Devil and Alabama Hotpocket are simply jammed with big riffs, and even when they go for an acoustic blues track to close with Gone Blues they can't help but groove." - JukeBox:Metal

For all things GRIFTER, visit the following links:

www.grifterrock.co.uk

www.reverbnation.com/grifterrock www.facebook.com/grifterrock

www.myspace.com/grifterrock

grifter.bigcartel.com

grifterrock.bandcamp.com

www.ripple-music.com

UK Rockers GRIFTER Prepare To Enter Studio; Announce Appearance at Bloodstock Fest

UK-based dirty rock n' roll trio GRIFTER are ready to start the recording of the follow up to their self-titled 2011 debut, which will appear later in the year on Ripple Music on CD and...VINYL!!!! Guinness splatter vinyl no less!!!

The working title for the album is "The Return Of The Bearded Brethren" and will feature artwork from up and coming tattoo artist Jamie Campbell. Tracks from the album will include 'Braggard's Boast,' 'Black Gold,' 'It's Not Me It's You,' 'She Mountain,' 'Princess Leia,' 'Fire Water,' 'Paranoiac Blues,' 'The Return Of The Bearded Brethren,' 'Bow Down To The Monkey' and a cover of Black Sabbath's 'Fairies Wear Boots' that has become a popular fixture of the live set.

In other news, GRIFTER are extremely pleased to announce that they have been added to this year's Bloodstock Festival, held at Catton Park, Derbyshire from August 8th - 11th. The band will be playing the Sophie Lancaster stage on Sunday the 11th. Also playing this year's festival are legends such as Slayer, King Diamond, Lamb Of God, Voivod, Anthrax, Exodus, Accept, Devildriver, Death Angel and way too many more to mention here. For those details, head over towww.bloodstock.uk.com.

GRIFTER Live Dates:

Saturday June 8th @ The Black Heart - Camden w/ Stubb and Mother Corona

Friday July 26th @ Gulliver's - Manchester w/ XII Boar, The Bendal Interlude & more 

Saturday July 27th @ The 2 Pigs - Cheltenham w/ Smoke Pilot and Welcome Back Delta

Friday August 2nd @ The Hog And Hosper - Pontypool

Saturday August 3rd - TBC

Sunday August 11th - BLOODSTOCK METAL FEST @ Catton Park - Derbyshire

Saturday October 19th @ The Wharf - Tavistock All Day Charity Eveny

Friday November 29th - HARD ROCK HELL VII @ Holiday Park - North Wales

Praise for GRIFTER:
 

Top 20 (#12 & #15) Album of the Year - The Soda Shop

Top 20 (#19) Album of the Year - Heavy Planet

Top 20 (#15) Album of the Year - Captain Beyond Zen

Top 10 of 2011 - The Sleeping Shaman

Top 10 (#5) Album of the Year - Chybucca Sounds

Bands That Caught My Attention (2011) - Steaming Heathen/Grips of Delusion

Best Records of 2011 - Sonic Abuse

Top 20 (#15) Album of the Year - The Obelisk

#4 Album of the year - A Brief History of Metal: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly of 2011

"One of the best hard rock albums from top to bottom that I have listened to this year."
 - WeLoveMetal.com

 

"This is an excellent album, catchy, groove rich and addictive . . . all (of the tracks) are of the same catchy, infectious quality. Get a copy and by the second listen I guarantee you will be singing along." [4/5] -  Metal Talk.net

 

"Just about the best stoner rock band in England right now. Grifter build every one of their songs around monstrously grooving, simple riffs and smooth southern vocals. Something akin to Clutch jamming with Kim Thayil. Several songs, including opener Good Day For Bad News, Preacher And The Devil and Alabama Hotpocket are simply jammed with big riffs, and even when they go for an acoustic blues track to close with Gone Blues they can't help but groove." - JukeBox:Metal

For all things GRIFTER, visit the following links:

www.grifterrock.co.uk

www.reverbnation.com/grifterrock
www.facebook.com/grifterrock

www.myspace.com/grifterrock

grifter.bigcartel.com

grifterrock.bandcamp.com

www.ripple-music.com

UK's GRIFTER Putting Finishing Touches On Material For New Album

UK-based dirty rock n' roll trio GRIFTER are putting the finishing touches on the follow up to their self-titled debut full-length, which was released in 2011 by Ripple Music.

Promising to deliver an album full of material that has been described as "heavy as fuck," guitarist/vocalist Ollie Stygall made the following statement about the band's forthcoming record:

"We're tantalisingly close to finishing writing for the album. One new track 'It's Not Me, It's You' just needs a few tweaks to round off some of the rougher edges but it's sounding tasty...it has kind of a swing blues vibe to it, albeit much heavier. We're also looking at dusting off "Woman Of Mine" and making the definitive version of it. We've always loved the song but it could do with a spruce up...I have some nice ideas. Once that's done we just need to think about getting in and recording it!!!"

More news on this release as it comes. In the meantime, GRIFTER's self-titled debut, which Planet Fuzz called "the perfect soundtrack to a night of debauchery," is currently available via Ripple Music. Head over to www.ripple-music.com to order.

GRIFTER has recently been confirmed for this year's Hard Rock Hell, which runs from November 28th through December 1st in Pwllheli, Wales. Also confirmed so far are Black Star Riders (Thin Lizzy), Nazareth, Gentlemans Pistols, The Answer, Paul Dianno, Blaze Bayley, Lawnmower Deth, Chrome Molly and Crucified Barbara with many more to be announced. For updates, tickets and information visit www.hardrockhell.com.
For all things GRIFTER, visit the following links:

www.grifterrock.co.uk
www.reverbnation.com/grifterrock
www.facebook.com/grifterrock
www.myspace.com/grifterrock
grifter.bigcartel.com
grifterrock.bandcamp.com

Big Ripple Music Holiday Year-End Sale!!!

Happy Holidays! It's time to pick up some of those last minute stocking stuffers or a little something for yourself coz' you've been a good little boy or girl. With the exception of all multi-unit and sale packages, everything in the Ripple Music Store is on sale! It's simple . . . throw a minimum of two items in your cart, enter the code word: grinch, receive 20% off your entire order!

The sale is running now until we say it's over (probably sometime in January) . . . here's your opportunity to share the wondrous rockin' sounds of Mos Generator, Trucker Diablo, Fen, Mighty High, C.F.A., Grifter, and really, the entire Ripple Family, at a discounted rate!

Happy hunting and we wish you and yours a safe and happy holiday season!

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Stone Axe, Grifter, and Iron Claw Ready for the Official North American Release of New Albums in the Wake of their Triumphant Appearances at Desertfest

By all accounts, the crowds were blown away.  Rocking the Midlands hailed Stone Axe's recent route through the U.K., as "the best kept secret in rock!"  The Obelisk called Grifter's Desertfest show "no bullshit rock n roll" and "the destination I'd been running to all day."  And famed rock critic, Mark Taylor, from Touchline Live Music andMetaltalk.net, claimed that finally seeing Iron Claw live as they took the Desertfest stage was a "skullcrushing joy." 

So, after planting the flag of hard-driving retro rock firmly in the heart of the U.K., what do the trifecta of Ripple bands do for an encore?  They ready themselves for the official North American release of their latest albums!  Officially released on April 10, Ripple Music is proud to unleash Stone Axe II Deluxe Edition 2 CD set, Stone Axe Captured Live at Roadburn, Grifter's self-titled debut and Iron Claw A Different Game.  

With the blazing resurgence of true retro-rock taking hold all over the world, these four releases will be at the top of every heavy music lover's lists.  Fans are ready to bask in the guitar heroics of Tony Reed, the gritty biker rock of Grifter and the true retro-resurrection of legendary U.K. doom-sayers, Iron Claw. 

Released through Nail Distribution across the U.S. and Canada, with world-wide digital distribution through the Allegro Media Group, you can expect to find these releases at a record store near you, and as always through the Ripple Music Store.  Add to this onslaught the critically-hailed Trucker Diablo album The Devil Rhythm and Mos Generator's 10th Anniversary Deluxe reissue LP, and it's clear that the time has finally come for real rock and roll to reclaim it's rightful place upon the throne.

 
Here’s what the press is saying:

"This one helluva album, and with all the revived interest in 60's - 80's rock and metal going on at the moment this set will help mark out Stone Axe as one of the very best in their field. and long may they continue. Hell if you have already got this album its worth getting again for the bonus disc alone. 5/5" -- The BCFM Sunday Rock Show

"Grifter is the best classic rock band around" - Captain Zen Beyond 

"Scotland's Proto-Metal pioneers, Iron Claw, return with a long-awaited album of gritty, blues-based melodic heavy rock that is already garnering album-of-the-year accolades." - Puregrainaudio


 

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Grifter Hailed for one of the Best Albums of 2011 with sights on leading the Heavy Rock Resurrection into 2012!

It’s been hailed as one of the best albums of 2011. Not by one or two, but by several of the biggest hard rock websites in the world. The Soda Shop. The Obelisk. The Ripple Effect. Heavy Planet. Chybucca Sounds. Sonic Abuse and more. Captain Zen Beyond has called them "the best classic rock band around" and the album "brilliant without any weak points." Classic Rock Magazine saw their brand of hard-driving rock to be fitting enough for one of their cover-mounted compilation CD's. In 2011, Grifter took the hard-rock scene by storm with their new self-titled album of gritty, blues-based biker rock.   Now the world is taking notice! Hot on the heels of Metal Hammer's proclamation that Grifter "will rock your ass ragged with change to spare!" 2012 is looking to build upon the tremendous groundswell developing around Grifter and the “rising from the underground” resurrection of hard-driving rock n' roll.   As Grifter mainman, Ollie Stygall, puts it, “As for 2012. Obviously we have the Orange Goblin tour which is pretty major for us. We've officially been confirmed for the Desertfest festival that takes place in London from April 6th-8th in 3 venues across Camen and features bands such as Orange Goblin, Roadsaw, Black Pyramid, Leafhound, Truckfighters, Valiant Thorr, Gentlemans Pistols, Church Of Misery...etc.   “In May we head to the European mainland for the first time to play the Freak Valley Festival in Netphen, Germany alongside bands such as Colour Haze, Gentlemans Pistols, My Sleeping Karma. We're also working on other European dates to coincide with this. And getting to work on the next album of course."   The eleven track album Grifter is the band's first full-length effort with Hard Rock specialty Label, Ripple Music, however, Grifter’s unique one-foot-in-the-gutter, Harley-rock first appeared on the Ripple roster with their dual contribution to the Heavy Ripples, Vol. 1 compilation released 2011 with the band contributing two barnstorming, high-octane rock classics!   Read the intense reaction to Grifter’s self-titled debut and check out the “Best of” lists for yourself.   http://chybuccasounds.com/2011/12/22/the-top-50-albums-of-2011-25-1/ http://thesodashop.wordpress.com/2011/12/18/top-20-of-2011-jakes-picks/ http://thesodashop.wordpress.com/2011/12/08/top-20-of-2011-bills-picks/ http://www.sonicabuse.com/2011/12/sonicabuses-best-records-of-2011/ http://theobelisk.net/obelisk/2011/12/09/top20of2011/ http://www.steamingheathen.com/delusion/2011/12/21/bands-that-caught-my-attention-in-2011/ http://www.thesleepingshaman.com/reviews/articles/the-shamans-top-10-albums-of-2011/ http://abriefhistoryofmetal.blogspot.com/2011/12/good-bad-ugly-2011.html http://www.heavyplanet.net/2012/01/regs-top-20-albums-of-2011.html     The album and Heavy Ripples Compilation double 7" are both available now at the Ripple Music Store, Amazon, CD Baby, eBay, and world-wide through Clearspot International in Europe, Code 7 Distribution in the UK, and soon available throughout North America through Ripple’s exclusive partnership with Nail Distribution.   RIPPLE MUSIC STORE   www.ripple-music.com

Ripple Music Signs Exclusive North American-Wide Distribution Deal with Heavy Music Leader, NAIL Distribution!

Ripple Music and NAIL Distribution have signed a deal that, as of January 2012, will make NAIL Distribution the exclusive distributor of Ripple Music CDs and vinyl records throughout the entire North American Continent! "This is a very big deal for Ripple Music as NAIL Distribution is an independent distributor with a proven track record of working with heavy music like Ripple, handles a tremendous catalog of artists, and operates with a ton of integrity." explains Todd Severin and John Rancik, co-owners of Ripple Music. "Plus, as a division of Allegro Media Group, this agreement opens up new and exciting opportunities for digital distribution of Ripple Music bands. We’re extremely proud to be working with the whole NAIL team and thrilled to get Ripple Music permeated through the ears of the North America," California-based Ripple Music burst onto the scene, making huge waves upon its launch in 2010 with a mission to release quality “authentic rock” for the hard-rocking world. Releasing vinyl, CD’s and Digital, Ripple Music quickly gained the approval of music lovers as they began working with some of the most respected artists in the heavy rock/heavy psych genres like Stone Axe, Mos Generator, Poobah, Fen, and JPT Scare Band. Since then, the Ripple family has continued to grow with critically-hailed releases by UK’s heavy rockers Grifter, Iron Claw, and Trucker Diablo. "NAIL's excellent reputation among their client labels and retailers, their recent track record of labor-intensive growth, and the great people there in every department were all essential factors in giving us the confidence that we needed to make this move," notes the Ripple team. "Plus their absolute love for hard rock and what we're doing at Ripple. We’re very excited about our new relationship with NAIL." NAIL has been one of the premier North American distributors of independent music for over 15 years, NAIL distributes music of all stripes, handling nearly 200 exclusive labels. NAIL delivers the best in independent rock, folk, Americana, punk, avant jazz, electronic, experimental, hip-hop, metal, and soon, Ripple Music. www.naildistribution.com   www.ripple-music.com

Ripple Music Celebrates a Rockin' 2011 with End of the Year Sale!

 
 

 

What a year it's been!

Following the debut Ripple releases of 2010, which found Ripple Music topping several Year-End "Best of Lists," Ripple returned in 2011 determined to build upon the love music fans have shown for authentic, guitar-driven rock 'n roll. And to say 2011 was an exciting year would be an understatement!

Following the release of the Stone Axe debut album with bonus live material, and a companion DVD, Ripple released more Stone Axe via the Heavy Ripples compilation double 7”, with Mighty High, Grifter, and Sun Gods In Exile. And speaking of Grifter, their Ripple debut album is already finding it's way onto several year-end "Best of" lists. Ripple then followed that with the deluxe 10 year anniversary re-issue edition of the long-out-of print first Mos Generator album with a killer vinyl, CD, and digital download package that has been flying off the shelves!

What a year it's been!

But perhaps the biggest surprise of the year, was the overwhelming response to the Ripple release of Scotland’s Iron Claw, and their first recorded material in 40 years, A Different Game. Metal Odyssey has hailed this release as the "Comeback Album of the Year!" and the band as one of the greatest rock n roll comeback stories of all time!

To celebrate all this music nirvana, Ripple Music will help get the music into the listener's hands with a special, Year-end sale at the Ripple Store. All Ripple releases will be 20% starting December 16th and running into the new year, ending on January 2nd. That's 20% off all releases! All vinyl, 7", CD's and even the special "packages" like the ultimate Stone Axe package (debut vinyl, Collector's edition CD/DVD, and Stone Axe/Mighty High split).

It's just Ripple's way of saying thank you to its loyal customers, the waveriders, and a way to spread the music around as Ripple prepares for an even bigger 2012!

 

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Grifter's Breakout Year Keeps Getting Bigger; Band Announces New Tour Dates with Orange Goblin and Metal Hammer Takes Notice

Captain Zen Beyond has called them "the best classic rock band around" and the album "brilliant without any weak points." The Obelisk says they "sound like fans of 70's rock creating their own riffs and grooves to universal appeal." Classic Rock Magazine has seen their brand of irreverent rock to be fitting enough for one of their cover-mounted compilation CD's. Grifter has taken the hard-rock scene by storm with their new self-titled album of gritty, blues-based biker rock. Now the world is taking notice!  Hot on the heels of Metal Hammer's proclamation that Grifter "will rock your ass ragged with change to spare!" Grifter are proud to announce that they've been chosen as the opening act for Orange Goblin's 2012 UK Tour in support of their 7th album "Euolgy for the Damned". Come see Grifter with Orange Goblin as they redefine "rock" at the following locations: Sat 7th - Desertfest at The Underworld, Camden Sun 8th - The Fleece, Bristol (with Church Of Misery, Dopefight and Slabdragger) Mon 9th - The Old Bell, Derby Tues 10th - The Classic Grand, Glasgow Weds 11th - Sound Control, Manchester Thurs 12th - The Garage, Swansea Fri 13th - The White rabbit, Plymouth Sat 14th - The O2 Academy, Oxford The eleven track album Grifter is the band's first full-length effort with indie rock label Ripple Music, however, Grifter’s unique one-foot-in-the-gutter, sleaze rock sound first appeared on the Ripple roster with their dual contribution to the Heavy Ripples, Vol. 1 compilation released earlier this year with the band contributing two barnstorming, high-octane rock classics! The album and Heavy Ripples Compilation double 7" are both available now at the Ripple Music Store and world-wide through Clearspot International in Europe and Code 7 Distribution in the UK.        RIPPLE MUSIC STORE Also available at CDBaby, Amazon.com, Ebay, and All That Is Heavy.com

Grifter's Critically-Hailed Self-Titled Album Out Now!

Captain Zen Beyond has called them "the best classic rock band around" and the album "brilliant without any weak points." The Obelisk says they "sound like fans of 70's rock creating their own riffs and grooves to universal appeal." Classic Rock Magazine has seen their brand of irreverent rock to be fitting enough for one of their cover-mounted compilation CD's. Grifter has taken the world by storm with their new self-titled album of gritty, blues-based biker rock and you need to know what the fuss is all about! Available now through the Ripple Music Store and available world-wide on October 3rd through Clearspot International in Europe and Code 7 Distribution in the UK, Grifter is the album that will fuel every high-octane weekend party and chase away the doldrums of everyday life! This eleven track album is the band's first full-length effort with indie rock label Ripple Music, however, Grifter’s unique one-foot-in-the-gutter, sleaze rock sound first appeared on the Ripple roster with their dual contribution to the Heavy Ripples, Vol. 1 compilation released earlier this year. To fill out 2011, Grifter will be performing numerous shows throughout England, as well as preparing for a tour of UK and parts of Europe for 2012.   Confirmed live dates: Sept 29th - The Rosr, Hounslow, London with Desert Storm, XII Boar and Strung Heavy Sept 30th - The Purple Turtle, Camden, London with My Sleeping Karma and Steak. (London album launch) October 7th - The Junction Underground, Plymouth with Stump Grinder and Guns Under The Table. (home town album launch) December 2nd - The Unicorn, Camden, London with Doctor Cyclops, Stubb and one more TBA   RIPPLE MUSIC STORE Also available at CDBaby, Amazon.com, Ebay, and All That Is Heavy.com   www.ripple-music.com For further information, please contact: John Rancik Ripple Music ripplemusic9@aol.com

Grifter Preparing To Pummel the World With 1st Full Length Album, Releases Debut Exclusive Track on the Obelisk

So far the reviews have been unanimous.  The Soda Shop has proclaimed that Grifter "comes at you swinging like a heavyweight champion full of jabs and riff-a-licious uppercuts."  Dangerdog promises that "Grifter delivers the goods: heavy, groove-laden rock," and Planet Fuzz simply announces that Grifter's self-titled debut "fires on all cylinders, full of hooky boogie rock.  Sounding dirty and raucous, the perfect soundtrack to a night of debauchery." Now's your chance to hear what all the fuss is about as Ripple Music has teamed up The Obelisk, one of the world's leading sites for oil-stained, heavy rock and roll, to host a sneak peak of the new Grifter single "Unwelcome Guest". That's right!  Pop on over to The Obelisk right now, and get your taste of the full-throttle rawk and roll of Grifter's debut full-length and see why Metal Minute warns that "their booming cadence carries the subliminal wafts of diesel, garbage, used condoms and spilled booze." Then prepare for the world-wide release of the Grifter self-titled CD on Tuesday, October 4th. Originally formed in 2003, Grifter has spent the better part of the last decade spreading their blues-based, riff heavy rock n’ roll message across the UK via live shows and a ton of physical and digital EP’s. Following their nitro-fueled contributions to the Ripple Music released Heavy Ripples Vol.1 double-7" rock bonanza, Grifter is ready to unleash their Harley revvin’ good time on a world-wide level! And prepare yourself to catch the energy live, as Grifter rounds out the year performing throughout the south of England, and preparing for a tour of UK and parts of Europe.  Maybe we'll even be so lucky as to find the boys hitting the states soon! Available world-wide October 4th, but you can buy the album now at Ripple Music through the Ripple Music Store. "Unwelcome Guest" available as digital single at CDBaby.com

Grifter Preparing To Pummel World With 1st Full Length Albu

 

Ripple Music is proud to announce the new Grifter self-titled CD is in the final throes of post-production and set for release on Tuesday, October 4^th in the U.S. Originally formed in 2003, Grifter has spent the better part of the last decade spreading their blues-based, riff heavy rock n’ roll message across the UK via live shows and a ton of physical and digital EP’s. Now, they’re ready to unleash their rip roarin’ good time on a world-wide level!

"Life ain't a bowl of cherries...you work for "the man", pay taxes to "the man", obey "the man"...but when the working day is done, the rock and roll is all yours. Grifter play rock and roll!!!” states guitarist/vocalist Ollie Stygall on the mindset behind the new album and the bands musical intent, “We want you to buy our album. We want you to drink beer while listening to our album (or whiskey if you prefer). We want you to enjoy our album as much as we enjoyed creating it. Then we want to come to your town and play for you, play with you, drink with you and rock out with you...wherever you are and whoever you are. It's all about the rock!!!”

This gritty eleven track album is the bands first full-length effort with indie rock label Ripple Music, however, Grifter’s unique biker rock sound first appeared on the Ripple roster with their dual contribution to the Heavy Ripples, Vol. 1 compilation released earlier this year. To fill out the year, Grifter are performing numerous shows throughout the south of England, as well as preparing for a tour of UK and parts of Europe.

Pre-orders for the album will begin in September through the Ripple Music Store.

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Ripple Music Continue 1st Year Annivesary Celebration With Free Digital Compilation Album!

   

After exploding onto the scene June of last year, Ripple Music continues its path as one of the fastest growing Independent Record Labels in America!

Now, as Ripple Music moves into its second year, founders John Rancik and Todd Severin want to celebrate the enthusiasm of their music lovers (known as waveriders) with some Anniversary Specials.  As a thank you to their fans and supporters who’ve allowed Ripple to strike out and bring independent music to the world, Ripple is releasing it's first ever free digital compilation album. Free Compilation

Featuring  every band that has made the first year of Ripple Music such a success, Ripple's Anniversary album kicks off with Stone Axe, before heading down the Ripple highway of Poobah, JPT, Fen, and more.  And as a special bonus, The Anniversary Album features the world's first sneak peeks at two new Ripple releases; Grifter's self-titled debut album, and the eagerly anticipated A Different Game, from underground legends, Scotland's Iron Claw.  But the free compilation album may be available for only a limited time, so get over there quickly to get yours!

But wait, there's more.  Over at the Ripple Store, everything is still 15% off until July 4th, and every waverider who places an order will get their name placed into a drawing for a very special, last-one-of-its-kind surprise Test Pressing.

It’s all just Ripple’s way of saying thank you for allowing them to keep doing what they love, bringing the best music your way and putting the guts back into rock and roll!

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Ripple Music Invades Grip of Delusion Radio!

Black Light Revolution for 6-18-2011

June 19, 2011 bossheathen

Keepin’ It Fresh!

Thanks to: Ripple Music, Vulture, Otis Reaper, Tricorn Rock, Kingsnake Philadelphia and Frost Hammer for submitting songs!  You should submit songs to: GripODR@gmail.com !

1. -(16)- – Thiothixene (Re-recorded Version) (4:07) 2. Poobah – Rock n’ Roll (3:48) 3. Mighty High – Don’t Panic, It’s Organic (3:41) 4. Grifter – Small Man Syndrome (2:32) 5. Sun Gods In Exile – Over My Broken Bones (4:46) 6. Stone Axe – Nightwolf (4:32) 7. Khann – The Gate (4:23) 8. The Engineer – Starving Artist (4:15) 9. Birch Hill Dam – Colossus (5:16) 10. U.S. Christmas – The Scalphunters (5:42) 11. Alunah – Living Fast in an Ancient Land (6:43) 12. Frost Hammer – Master of Weapon (4:27) 13. Tricorn – Give Me Some More (4:11) 14. Black Rainbows – Babylon (4:27) 15. Zeke – Chinatown (1:37) 16. Otis Reaper – Optimator (3:29) 17. Fister – Santabbath (5:41) 18. Vulture – Prick of Misery (6:09) 19. EyeHateGod – Dixie Whiskey (2:55) 20. Cherubs – Baby Huey (3:36) 21. The Lemmings – Blue Mountain (4:04) 22. Danko Jones – When Will I See You (3:27) 23. Kingsnake – Dying Working Man (3:25) 24. BOSS 302 – No Overdose (5:18) 25. Struck By Lightning – False Hope (3:30) 26. Obiat – Angry Water (4:10) 27. Capricorn – Hello Strawberry Skies (2:54) 28. Avernal – Green Machine (3:49) 29. Blind Dog – Keep Up The Gloss (3:46) 30. Dala Sun – I Have a Better Way (3:54) 31. Black Sabbath – Supernaut (4:41) 32. Tona – Red Cylinder (3:20) 33. Deathbeds – No Funeral (3:03) 34. Electric Magma – Tokener (2:01) 35. Apehanger – Put The Skin On It (4:54) 36. Lento – Hadrons (5:14) 37. Corrosion Of Conformity – Stone Breaker (5:16) 38. Solace – The Disillusioned Prophet (6:59)

http://www.steamingheathen.com/delusion/2011/06/19/black-light-revolution-for-6-18-2011/

Charity Auction of Rare Test Pressing of Heavy Ripples Double 7": Proceeds to Benefit Joplin Tornado Vicitms

 

Continuing with the company tradition of giving back to the community, Ripple Music will auction an extremely rare original test pressing of Heavy Ripples: vol 1, featuring Stone Axe, Sun Gods in Exile, Grifter and Mighty High, with proceeds going to benefit Joplin Tornado Victims.  The auction will take place on eBay at the Ripple store, starting Tuesday, May 31st, and run for 7 days only.

Only 5 of these test pressings exist, and this is the only one made available to the public.  You can jump into the auction, win a cool heavy rock collectible and benefit disaster relief at the Ripple Music Ebay Store.

The Heavy Ripples test press auction is the latest in a growing line of charity auctions that Ripple Music has created.  Previously, rare JPT Scare Band and Stone Axe test pressings were auctioned with proceeds going to Gulf Disaster and Japan Tsunami disaster relief agencies.  With the tragedy that recently unfolded in Joplin, Mo., Ripple founders John Rancik and Todd Severin thought the time was right to release another rare test pressing from their vault and raise money for a worthwhile effort.


Press raves about Heavy Ripples, vol. I:

"Ripple Music is back with a vinyl-only compilation and, as expected, keeps delivering quality products, not only in respect of their musical taste but also concerning the layout and packaging of the double 7" vinyl set. 'Heavy Ripples' is an excellent compilation which offers the possibility to discover some great unknown bands. The packaging is also high-quality because both records are hidden in a tasteful gatefold sleeve which includes a sweet inside illustration painted by Wayne "Braino" Bjerke." - Cosmic Lava

Stone Axe's “Nightwolf” is one of the bad ass of all bad ass songs, reminds me a bit of ZZ Top’s “Tush” mixed with early Judas Priest. Sun Gods in Exile’s  “Over My Broken Bones” and continues the great sound from their 2009 debut. Grifter gets two songs on this release, and both are punchy, upbeat, catchy and Grifter seems to be having a lot of fun.  Mighty High's “Hempophobic” is fast punchy and the guitars are tight with hints of a blues tune in between the bong hitting.This delicious slab of wax  first pressing is limited to 500 copies so don’t hesitate on ordering yours." -- the Soda Shop

"For fans of heavy classic rock and fans in general of unpretentious riffery, it’s a must-have!  Increasingly, Ripple are becoming a force to be reckoned with when it comes to purveying quality (and varied) rock and roll. A cool listen for converted heads and one that might even win over a few new recruits to the cause." -- The Obelisk

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Ripple Music Signs UK Distribution Deal with Heavy Music Leader, Code 7

 
 

Ripple Music and Code 7 have signed a deal that, as of May 2011, will make Code 7 the exclusive distributor of Ripple Music CDs and vinyl records in the UK. "This is a very big deal for Ripple Music as Code 7 is an independent distributer with a proven track record of working with heavy music like Ripple, handles a tremendous catalog of artists, and operates with a ton of integrity. We’re extremely proud to be working with the whole Code 7 team and are thrilled to get Ripple Music permeated through the ears of the UK," explains John Rancik and Todd Severin, co-owners of Ripple Music

California-based Ripple Music burst onto the scene, making huge waves upon its launch in 2010 with a mission to release quality “authentic rock” for the music-loving world.  Releasing vinyl, CD’s and Digital, Ripple Music quickly gained the respect of music lovers as they began working with some of the most respected artists in the heavy rock/heavy psych genres like Stone Axe, Mos Generator, Poobah, Fen, and JPT Scare Band.   And since then, the Ripple family has continued to grow.  Upcoming releases include brand new albums from UK’s heavy rockers Grifter and Iron Claw, Santa Barbara’s modern rockers Tripdavon, plus new releases by Stone Axe, Poobah, and Mos Generator.  As part of their ongoing catalog of reissues, Ripple Music plans to release a 2-disc collector’s edition of Stone Axe II and a reissue of Mos Generator’s long-out-of-print first release.  Ripple Music has also released albums by bluesy rockers Modern Day Moonshine, rootsy songwriter Kevin Beadles, and a series of 7” projects including their latest release, Heavy Ripples, with Stone Axe, Sun Gods in Exile, Grifter, and Mighty High.

"Code 7's excellent reputation among their client labels and retailers, their recent track record of  labor-intensive growth, and the great people there in every department from sales and operations to marketing and finance were all essential factors in giving us the confidence that we needed to make this move," notes Ripple’s Rancik and Severin.   "We’re very excited about our new relationship with Code 7."

Code 7 is an independent music distributor established in 2005. To date they have a roster of over 350 labels from small start-ups to established catalogue labels crossing all genres of music. They are committed to keeping physical product alive and supporting new and exciting talent from across the globe.



www.code7music.com
 

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Ripple Music Update! Lots of Killer Stuff Coming!

Lots of great stuff to tell you about.

Heavy Ripples, the double 7" gatefold release with Stone Axe, Sun Gods in Exile, Grifter, and Mighty High is out and getting killer reviews.  We're in the planning stages for Heavy Ripples vol. 2, so you may expect Mos Generator and Gideon Smith and the Dixie Damned, and a couple more to be named.  Any suggestions?

The new Iron Claw album, first major release by the 70's underground doom/raw blues legends, is in the final mixing/mastering stages by none other than Tony Reed, as is the brand spanking new Grifter full-length.  Expect both those out this summer!

Mighty High is rounding up their stuff also for a summer release of frenzied stoner punk.

Songs are coming in for Stone Axe III and we're planning a Deluxe Collectors Edition of Stone Axe II just like we did with Stone Axe I, which (hopefully) will feature an entire live disc recorded on their most recent tour.   That Stone Axe I reissue is buzzing out the doors, so if you're interested, you may want to stop by Ripple and pick one up.

10 year anniversary issue of the first Mos Generator coming out on vinyl soon and hopefully some new stuff to follow.

And we got a total redesign, remaster, with new songs of the latest Poobah album, Peace Farmers in the works.  Our vinyl/CD reissue of Poobah's second album, US Rock is slated for 2012, which will be another 2xLP freakout of Poobah rock.  First pressing of Poobah's Let Me In already sold out so we've gone back to press to keep up with the demand.

Finally, for prog fans, Fen is opening up for Blackfield at the end of this month, and we're planning on following that up with a vinyl edition of their critically acclaimed, "rails out of Gloom.


Working overtime here at Ripple Central to bring you guys some killer music.  And folks, we really appreciate all your support.

Peace

The Klepto's Guide To Awesome Music: EP Shakedown: Heavy Ripples, Vol. 1

Fantastic review of Heavy Ripples over at The Klepto's Guide.

Pre-orders are available now and the gorgeous double-7" arrives in our hands this month!

Ripple Music: 2011 Releases

Ripple Music: 2011 Releases

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In light of the success that we’ve seen here at Ripple Music over the last year, we wanted to look into our crystal balls and take a stab at what we see for the coming year, and then pass these findings on to you . . . the ever vigilant fan of heavy music! 2010 saw the label release seven titles, and 2011 is promising an even greater growth. Since the first release in June, Ripple Music has welcomed two additional acts to the family and has plotted out these follow up releases:

Scheduled for release in early April, we’re looking at a deluxe CD re-issue of the Stone Axe debut album with bonus live material, and a companion DVD featuring promotional videos and tons of live footage highlighting the bands epic performances. This re-issue will be released in conjunction with the bands trek across the Atlantic to tour the UK and parts of Europe that will culminate with their appearance at 2011’s Roadburn Festival in Holland.

While we’re on the topic of Stone Axe, word has come down from Tony Reed that the band is hammering away at material for a new album. No date has been set on the release, though initial discussions have us looking at a late summer street date.

Also featuring Stone Axe, we’ll be releasing the Heavy Ripples compilation double 7”, which will include the return of Brooklyn-based stoner-fied punks Mighty High, the introduction of blues-based retro rockers from the UK, Grifter, and on loan from the incomparable Small Stone Records, Sun Gods In Exile. The 7” will be packaged in a double gatefold jacket featuring the glorious artistic touch of Wayne Braino Bjerke. Expect to see this monstrous beast of sonic debauchery in April.

Speaking of Grifter, the band is partnering up with Ripple Music to release their upcoming album! The band is currently putting the wraps on the recording of new material and both parties are shooting to have the CD (vinyl?) released in May. A UK tour and potential U.S. tour are in the works in support of the as of yet unnamed album, though odds are, it will probably be self-titled.

Being that we talk with Tony Reed on a near daily basis, we have some information pertaining to another Reed project that has us rejoicing in our sleep. We’re looking at re-releasing the first Mos Generator album as a deluxe 10 year anniversary edition. The details are still being worked out in regards to time frame and content, but much like the deluxe Stone Axe CD, expect there to be some great bonus material to be included in this package.

On the doom metal front, is arm locked with Venomin James to re-issue their debut album, Left Hand Man, on vinyl! The album will be specifically mastered for the vinyl format and will include unreleased/live bonus material. Left Hand Man will be available in the first half of the year.

Poobah will be returning in 2011 with a brand new studio album entitled Peace Farmers. Originally self released by Jim Gustafson to a limited run of less than 500 copies, Peace Farmers acts as a great follow up to the re-issue of Let Me In and features a couple of updated renditions of some Poobah classics. Initially, Peace Farmers will be released on CD only, but as the case always seems to be, the door is open to press limited runs of vinyl to accompany the CD edition.

Santa Barbara’s melodic hard rockers Tripdavon are currently working on additional bonus tracks for the deluxe re-release of their latest album Sketches From Silence. As with many of the releases for the year, the time table isn’t set in stone, though we suspect that the album will be ready for mass consumption towards the end of summer.

Finally, Ripple Music will release the latest offering from Scotland’s Iron Claw. The as of yet titled full length album is comprised of all brand new material and includes the vocal talents of new member Gordon Brown. This will initially be a CD only release, but much like the Poobah release, there’s a great chance that it will also see a vinyl edition. Tony Reed is scheduled to master the album once it’s complete and should be available sometime mid-year.

That’s it for all of the major releases for the time being, though as things go around here, that could all change in a moment’s notice and the releases may double in quantity. Also, keep in mind, this doesn’t take into consideration any of the 7” single projects that are in the works . . . so keep an ear out for that news as it becomes available.

Cheers!