For Immediate Release:
REDLIGHT KING RELEASES OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR“TIMES ARE HARD”
ANNOUNCES TOUR DATES WITH SEETHER AND FESTIVAL DATES
Burbank, CA (April 22, 2014) –Redlight King has released the official music video for the song “Times Are Hard” from the band’s sophomore release, Irons In The Fire, as the song hits Top 15 at Active Rock radio. “Times Are Hard” is a stirring track with emotional and moving lyrics penned by Redlight King frontman, Kaz, and brought to life in the video which was directed by Strati Hovartos and produced by John Oakes. “Times Are Hard” is the follow up to the rock radio hit “Born To Rise,” the first single from Irons In The Fire, whichwas tagged as the end title credit for the feature film, Draft Day, starring Kevin Costner.
On April 29, Redlight King will get back on the road, joining alternative rock band Seether on their U.S. tour, as well as making the rounds at a growing number of festival dates including Carolina Rebellion, Rock on The Range, River City Rock Fest, Rocklahoma, and Rock Fest 2014 in Wisconsin. Live, Redlight King has wowed fans and critics alike with their incendiary live performance and anthemic songs.“We’re looking forward to getting back out on the road,” said Kaz, “seeing our fans and playing the new songs!" The band previously toured with Halestorm, Sick Puppies and Shinedown.
A list of upcoming Redlight King tour dates are below, and ticket purchase links can be found on the band’s website, RedlightKingMusic.com:
Upcoming Redlight King Tour Dates:
4/29 / Atlanta, GA / @The Masquerade w/ Seether4/30 / Birmingham , AL / @ Iron City w/ Seether
5/02 / Chattanooga , TN / @ Track 29 w/ Seether
5/03 / Destin, FL / @ Club L.A. w/ Theory of a Deadman
5/04 / Concord, NC / @ Carolina Rebellion -Rock City Campground, Charlotte Motor Speedway
5/07 / Baltimore, MD / @ Baltimore Soundstage
5/08 / Portland, ME / @ Asylum
5/10 / Camden, NJ / @ Susquehanna Bank Center – WMMRBQ
5/13 / Lancaster, PA / @ The Freedom Hall w/ Seether
5/14 / Sayreville, NJ / @ Starland Ballroom w/ Seether
5/16 / Columbus, OH / @ Columbus Crew Stadium – Rock on the Range
5/17 / Grand Rapids, MI / @ The Orbit Room w/ Seether
5/18 / Chicago, IL / @ House Of Blues w/ Seether
5/20 / St. Paul, MN / @ Myth w/ Seether
5/21 / Sioux Falls, SD / @ The District w/ Seether
5/24 / San Antonio, TX / @ River City Rock Fest
5/25 / Pryor, OK / @ Rocklahoma
6/28 / Green River, WY / @ Stratton Myers Park
7/20 / Cadott, WI / @ Rock Fest 2014
8/07 / Sturgis, SD / @ Easyriders Saloon
ABOUT REDLIGHT KING: Hailing from Hamilton, ONT, Redlight King made their U.S. debut with Something For The Pain which released in 2011, landing #3 on Billboard’sHeatseeker chart, #10 on iTunes Rock album chart, while their song “Old Man” was the 13th most played song at Alternative Radio for 2011. Performances on Conan and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno followed and In 2012, Redlight King released the scorching rock anthem, “Bullet In My Hand,” which immediately shot up to the top of the rock radio charts, while their song “Comeback” was featured on Avengers Assemble the musical companion to the mega-hit film THE AVENGERS.On Irons In The Fire the sound is grittier, the guitars crunchier and the songs razor-sharp, full of angst and rebellion but always with a hint of redemption. “Born To Rise,” the first single off Irons In The Fire hit #6 on the iTunes Rock Songs chart within minutes of release.
For more information on Redlight King, visit:
facebook.com/redlightking
twitter.com/redlightking
instagram.com/redlightking
“Times Are Hard” Official Music Video (embed link):iframe width="560" height="315" src="// frameborder="0" allowfullscreen</iframe
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Heather Davis
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