“Valley of the Sun sound like one of those bands best experienced in a dive bar with sweat dripping off the walls – a perfect setting for the short, sharp shock of ‘The Hunt’, the QOTSA-esque jaunt of ‘Land of Fools’, where Ryan Ferrier’s huge vocals sound like Steven Tyler experiencing an exorcism.” Metal Hammer
“There’s no question that Valley of the Sun are placing themselves at the forefront of the new generation of American heavy rock.” The Obelisk
“[Volume Rock] may go down as one of the best stoner rock albums of the year because it understands how to go full-throttle joyously. The album is the result of the band firing on all cylinders.” New Noise Magazine
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European Live Dates:
22/9 – Manchester, UK – Rebellion (Presented by Snuff Lane) 23/9 – Bristol, UK – The Mother's Ruin (Presented by Snuff Lane) 24/9 – London, UK – The Unicorn (Presented by Snuff Lane) 27/9 – Malle, Belgium – Jeugdhuis Babylon 28/9 – Ghent, Belgium – Kinky Star 29/9 – Caen, France – La Demeuree 30/9 – Nantes, France – La Scene Michelet 1/10 – Paris, France – Espace B 3/10 – Poitiers, France – Le Cluricaume Cafe 4/10 – Olten, Switzerland – Le Coq d'Or 5/10 – Munich, Germany – 8 Below 6/10 – Berlin, Germany – Urban Spree 7/10 – Halle, Germany – Rockpool eV 8/10 – Chemnitz, Germany – Zukunft 11/10 – Cluj-Napoca, Romania – The Shelter 12/10 – Bucharest, Romania – Fabrica 13/10 – Sofia, Bulgaria – Mixtape 14/10 – Larissa, Greece – Stage Club 15/10 – Athens, Greece – Death Disco
Volume Rock... Of all the words in the English language that could be drawn upon to illustrate the sheer sound and substance of Cincinnati’s Valley Of The Sun, you’d be hard pressed to find two better. Picking up where last year’s Electric Talons Of The Thunderhawk left off, Volume Rock – released last April on Sweden’s formidable Fuzzorama Records - showcased their drive and ambition to become one of the best bands to emerge from the underground.
Formed in 2010, the band established themselves as a force to be reckoned with thanks to an impressive succession of self-released EPs and albums; the kind that never seem to go unnoticed/unheard for long. Often compared to the likes of Corrosion of Conformity, Alice in Chains and Badmotorfinger-era Soundgarden – the latter due in no small part to singer Ryan Ferrier’s exemplary vocal range – listeners are treated to a sound that runs the gamut of blues, hard rock, grunge and heavy metal, via big riffs, fuzzed out hooks and deep bass grooves. It’s a concoction expertly packaged with a raw and unbridled delivery whether heard from stage or speaker.
After supporting Fuzzorama label mates Truckfighters on lengthy stints across Europe and America, 2016 continues to be a big year for Valley Of The Sun as they travel across Europe this September for a headline tour.
Valley Of The Sun:
Ryan Ferrier – Guitar/Vocals Aaron Boyer – Drums Adam Flaig – Guitar Ringo Jones – Bass
Volume Rock by Valley Of The Sun is out now on Fuzzorama Records –www.fuzzoramarecords.com
