The Lords Of Altamont’s new album »Tune In, Turn On, Electrify!« and re-release of »Midnight To 666« out today via Heavy Psych Sounds

Los Angeles rockers The Lords Of Altamont presents their brand new full-length album, »Tune In, Turn On, Electrify!«, out today, July 9th, 2021 via Heavy Psych Sounds.

This Friday, Heavy Psych Sounds also re-released the band’s album »Midnight To 666« from 2011.

Tracklist:
01. Living With The Squares
02. Burn Me Out
03. Million Watts Electrified
04. We’ll Never Leave (This World Alive)
05. Levitation Mind
06. Blast For Kicksville
07. Soul In Flames
08. I Just Want
09. Lost In The Future (The Stooges cover) – CD bonus track
10. Movin'(Goat’s Revenge)
11. Mud (Wet Brain)

From Heavy Psych Sounds:

This 7th chapter of the Lords body of work strikes with an unapologetic conviction built up from 22 years of soul seasoning and nonstop rock action, fine tuning their iconic fuel injected sound.
Recorded during a worldwide pandemic with members across the globe, this album is not only an experiment in creativity but also a testament to the Lords brotherhood, dedication to ‘the old ways’ and paying homage to their sonic forefathers.

»Tune In, Turn On, Electrify!« takes a ride through the mental landscape of these four musicians: thrusting raw, aggressive garage punk in your face, then flips the script inviting you on elaborate psychedelic trips. Get kicked in the teeth with »We’ll Never Leave (This World Alive)«, fight the demons in your head with »Mud«, then come down easy with »Soul In Flames«.

Formed in 1999, The Lords Of Altamont, having gone through multiple line ups over the years, retain loyalty to their garage punk roots while evolving into heavier grooves. Never compromising that unmistakable Lords attitude, Dani, Rob and Barry having earned their colors tenfold, bring a gritty collective of experience and talent to join Jake on this journey of no-nonsense auditory exploits.

The Lords are:
Dani Sindaco – Guitar, Vocals
Rob Zimmerman – Bass, Vocals
Barry Van Esbroek – Drums, Vocals
Jake Cavaliere – Organ, Vocals

with:
Paul Roessler – Piano, Vocals
and special guest Johnny DeVilla on »I Just Want« and »Soul In Flames«.

Photo by Marta Mastrobuono

Originally recorded in 2010, the highly sought after »Midnight To 666« sold out in record time. Quickly regarded as a garage punk classic, this album features thirteen dark seething tracks, full of ferocious vocals, grinding organ and a primitive rhythm section with the ever present fuzz guitar sound you’ve come to expect from The Lords Of Altamont.

From the painfully relatable »F.F.T.S.«, through the stomping energy of »You’re Gonna Get There«, the crowd chanting anthem – and alternate version of – »Get In The Car« up until the moody closing track »Faded Black«, this is a soul bearing, primal two wheeled scream into the void.

Originally released on the French Fargo Records label, »Midnight to 666, with Harry “Full Tilt” Drumdini from The Cramps on drums, now finds a new home on Heavy Psych Sounds Records. Featuring the original artwork the band intended before the blood red version went to print, as well as a bonus outtake of »Faded Black«, this re-release is a sure bet.

The Lords are:
Jake Cavaliere – Lead Vocals, Organ, Harmonica
Shawn Medina – Vocals, Bass, Percussion
John Saletra – Vocals, Guitar
Harry Drumdini – Drums

with:
Johnny Devilla – Guitar
Kevin Starr – Drums
Sasha Vallely-Certik – Vocals

All songs by The Lords Of Altamont except for: »I’m Alive« by Tommy James & the Shondells, »Ain’t It Fun« by Rocket From The Tomb, »Action Woman« by The Litter.

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well