With less than two weeks left until the release of Industry Giants, 9 days to be exact, all systems are "go" here at Superdrag World HQ. Superdrag news is literally piling up faster than we can report it to you... and we like it that way! So without further delay, let this latest, long-overdue Superdrag update commence:
First and foremost, Industry Giants is still available for pre-order from the Superdrag.com merch page. All pre-orders will ship March 12, and the record WILL be available at the merch booth on March 13 in Knoxville and March 14 in Nashville, and it'll be for sale at both of our in-stores here in Tennessee (details below). Autographed copies of Industry Giants are also available for pre-order from our friends at Newbury Comics while quantities last.
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We are very pleased to announce a couple of special in-store appearances that will coincide with our Tennessee shows. We'll be at The Disc Exchange in Knoxville from 6:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. on Friday, March 13, signing copies of Industry Giants for one and all. After that, we'll be stopping by The Funhouse to chat with Robbie and Derek, and to tape a special full-band acoustic performance for UTTV & 90.3 FM The Rock's "The Rock Unplugged." As always, the broadcast will be streaming live online at www.Funhouserock.com. And after THAT, we'll be down at Barley's, checking out 1220 and Mic Harrison & The High Score! For those of you in the Nashville area, we will be making a special appearance at Grimey's at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 14. We'll be there to perform a short-but-sweet half-hour set in hopes of getting the people fired-up for our show that night at Exit/In with Mic Harrison & The High Score and The Privates.
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SPIN magazine featured "Filthy & Afraid" (from Industry Giants) in their March 2009 SONGS YOU MUST HEAR NOW! column.
You can read all about it right HERE.
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In case you didn't already know, Jason Kochis can't be stopped, and his ass-whipping poster designs have gone hand-in-hand with our live appearances every step of the way since 2007. The streak continues! Limited edition, hand-screened Kochis posters will be sold at every show. More good news in Merch World: two new shirt designs! Celebrate the release of Industry Giants in style and comfort.
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Superdrag's got a lot going on at this year's South By Southwest Conference in Austin, TX.
Here's the band's updated SXSW schedule, day-by-day:
Wednesday 3/18 @ 1:30p
Austinist / Gothamist / BMI Day Party
The Mohawk (Outside Stage)
912 Red River Street
Wednesday 3/18 @ 4:30p
Paste Magazine Day Party
Bourbon Rocks
508 E. 6th Street
Thursday 3/19 @ 4:30p
Studio SX
Austin Convention Center
500 E Congress
Friday 3/20 @ 3p
The Boxing Lesson Day Party
Guero's
1412 S. Congress
Friday 3/20 @ 11p
Billboard (Official Showcase)
Pangaea
409 Colorado Street
Saturday 3/21 @ 7:15p
After The Jump Fest Backyard Party
1204 S. Salina Street
Saturday 3/21 to Sunday 3/22
(**LATE NIGHT 2:05 A.M.**)
(w/...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead)
Spin Closing Party
Smokin' Music
504 Trinity Street
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Director/Animator Aaron Baker is wrapping up post-production on the first official video clip from Industry Giants, for the song "Aspartame." We're making plans to do the video premier up right, courtesy of our friends over at Amazon.com. Needless to say, you'll be the first to know when all the details are finalized. Once the video drops, we'll be posting our behind-the-scenes photo album from the shoot, along with some other surprises from the vault that you will NOT want to miss. Plus, Amazon will offer an exclusive bonus track WITH the album... if you're into that sort of thing.
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In case you missed the fine print on the Ben Grimm poster, we've added a show in Rock Island, IL on April 24, immediately following our Daytrotter session earlier that day.
Here's the 411:
Friday, April 24 @ Rock Island Brewing Co.
1815 2nd Ave., Rock Island, IL 61201
www.ribco.com
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AMI Entertainment is going to be placing Superdrag available for play on their jukeboxes. According to AMI:
"AMI Entertainment has been pre-releasing albums by a succession of top-of-mind, and important rock releases over the past couple years by the likes of My Morning Jacket, the Black Keys, the Von Bondies, The Verve, Nada Surf, Oasis, and now...Superdrag. Releasing albums to music consumers in clubs and bars across the United States gives loyal fans an exclusive experience as part of their nightlife. Culturally speaking, pre-release partnerships give bands like Superdrag the unique opportunity to offer exclusives to fans while creating associations to "classic jukebox bands". AMI Entertainment (subsidiary of Rowe International jukeboxes) is featured as the ultimate source of entertainment in more and more exciting venues every day!"
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That's all for now... but stay tuned! We'll keep the updates coming. We're really looking forward to seeing you out on tour, and very anxious indeed for March 17 to roll around.
Rock, Rock, Rock And Roll,
John, Don, Brandon & Tom
Superdrag
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