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Black Pistol Fire
Black Pistol Fire
Black Pistol Fire is a Rock and Roll duo originally from Toronto, Canada now based out of Austin, Texas. Their wild and energetic rock-and-roll sound has been described as a mix of classic southern rock and garage punk, garnering comparisons to early Kings of Leon, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Black Keys, and Clutch. It’s clear that the band’s sound spans many different eras and subgenres, relying on a classic rock and roll sound that has been updated for our modern times.
Black Pistol Fire features Kevin McKeown on Guitar/Lead Vocals and Eric Owen on Drums. The two have been friends since kindergarten and began playing music together when they discovered a shared passion for rock and roll music in high school. The two became founding members of rock and roll trio The Shenanigans. With The Shenanigans, they recorded an LP titled Bombshell Baby. After things with The Shenanigans and Toronto got stale, the two wanted a change of scenery and to try out something new. They then packed up their instruments and a bag of clothes and headed south, and the band finally settled down in Austin, Texas.
Arriving in Austin, the two began rehearsing as a duo. While they had previously done this to write songs for The Shenanigans, there was one crucial difference this time around: there would be no bass to be added later. They soaked up all that the Austin music scene had to offer, and their music developed a more distinctive “southern” sound. Like every good band, they lived in poverty and survived off a steady diet of potatoes while rehearsing, writing, and creating new material in a garage they had rented.
While playing a local Austin hotspot, Producer Jim Diamond (The White Stripes, The Von Bondies, Jon Spencer Blues Explosion) approached the band about recording their next record. That album was recorded in 2 separate sessions, in an abandoned building in Detroit in about 20 hours. The album was recorded, mainly off the floor on to 2” tape. The filth from Detroit and the dust of Central Texas can all be heard on Black Pistol Fire’s debut LP, which is slated for a February 2011 release
Black Pistol Fire plans on touring North America and Europe relentlessly in the upcoming year, playing clubs, festivals, saloons, colleges, and anywhere else unsuspecting music fans can have heads turned and asses kicked. The live show is truly where Black Pistol Fire thrives. Watch out!
Black Pistol Fire to Release Debut LP on February 15th, 2011 on Rifle Bird Records
Rock and roll duo Black Pistol Fire are set to release their self-titled debut LP on February 15th, 2011, on Rifle Bird Records. The record will feature thirteen original tracks written by the band in a garage they rented in Austin, Texas. The album was recorded in two separate sessions in an abandoned building in Detroit. The filth and raw punk sound of Detroit and the dusty rock and roll of Central Texas can all be heard on this debut. The full track list is below, and that’s the album’s cover art above.
Black Pistol Fire are a rock and roll duo originally from Toronto, Canada, but are now based out of Austin, Texas. Their wild and energetic rock-and-roll sound has been described as a mix of classic southern rock and garage punk, garnering comparisons to early Kings of Leon, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Black Keys, and Clutch. It’s clear that the band’s sound spans many different eras and subgenres, relying on a classic rock and roll sound that has been updated for our modern times.
Black Pistol Fire features Kevin McKeown on guitar and lead vocals, and Eric Owen on drums. The two have been friends since kindergarten and began playing music together when they discovered a shared passion for rock and roll music in high school. The two became founding members of rock and roll trio The Shenanigans. After things with The Shenanigans and Toronto got stale, the two wanted a change of scenery and to try out something new. They then packed up their instruments and a bag of clothes and headed south, and the band finally settled down in Austin, Texas.
Arriving in Austin, the two began rehearsing as a duo. While playing a local Austin hotspot, producer Jim Diamond (The White Stripes, The Von Bondies, Jon Spencer Blues Explosion) approached the band about recording their next record. The result of this meet up is the 13 song self-titled debut, which is reminiscent of the bands that Diamond has produced before while also being wholly unique.
The band will be touring throughout 2011, with tour dates to be announced shortly.
Black Pistol Fire track-listing
1. Cold Sun
2. Suffocation Blues
3. Where You Been Before
4. Jezebel Stomp
5. You’re Not The Only One
6. Trigger On My Fire
7. Sort Me Out
8. Black Eyed Susan
9. Jackknife Darlin’
10. Silent Blue
11. Without Love
12. Bottle Rocket
13. So Heavy
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Black Pistol Fire - Album Art
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