Gift Giver
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Latest Gift Giver News
Below is our complete Gift Giver news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Gift Giver Are Getting Edgy With New Track
A new track from Gift Giver called “Active Shooter” has premiered online streaming for you via YouTube below.
As you might have guessed already from the title, the lyrics are quite edgy: More...
Gift Giver Posts Kid Rock Cover
Gift Giver is streaming a cover of Kid Rock’s "Bawtidaba", which served as one of the single’s from Kid Rock's 11x platinum selling 1998 album, "Devil Without A Cause".
Check out now "Bawtidaba" below.
Gift Giver Premieres New Song "Cruisin’ The Chevy"
Detroit's Gift Giver premieres a new song entitled "Cruisin’ The Chevy", taken from the upcoming new album "White Devil", which will be out in stores October 11th, 2016.
Check out now "Cruisin’ The Chevy" below.
Veil Of Maya Reveals Album Details, New Tour Dates
Chicago metal titans Veil Of Maya will release "Matriarch" on May 12th via Sumerian Records. Today, the quartet also announces a late Spring headlining tour with special guests Revocation, Oceano, Gift Giver, and Entheos. The Matriarch Tour begins May 20th in Detroit and VIP pre-order tickets are available now via this link.
When Veil of Maya was recording "Matriarch," the group found itself with a lot of new ideas, but no singer. Enter Lukas Magyar, hailing from the middle of nowhere.
“I’m from this small town in Wisconsin, where there’s not a lot of music and nobody’s really as serious about it as I am,” says Magyar. “I had followed Veil for a few years, and was really impressed by them. When I heard they needed a new singer, I got in touch.” Magyar, however, had never toured before. Or even been on a plane. Not a problem.
“We flew him out, auditioned him and hired him on the spot,” reveals guitarist Marc Okubo. “He was great. He could sing, too, which is something we’d wanted to do for a while. It really opened up some possibilities.”
After making his live debut in front of thousands at last year’s Knotfest, Magyar quickly joined producer Taylor Larson (Periphery, Darkest Hour) and his new band mates (rounded out by Okubo, drummer Sam Applebaum and bassist Dan Hauser) in the studio to record "Matriarch." It’s an album that finds Magyar bringing a new addition to Veil Of Maya’s arsenal; a mix of harsh and clean singing.
“There was controversy when we released the single, ‘Mikasa’” Okubo admits. “But for every 10 kids who complained online, we gained hundreds of new fans. I think ‘Mikasa’ is the most popular song we’ve ever put out.” More...
Gift Giver Posts "Trendkill" Video
Detroit's Gift Giver is set to release Century Media debut "Shitlife" on Tuesday. The band is currently on tour with Sworn In and just completed a video for the song "Trendkill." Our friends at Lambgoat.com are hosting the premiere, with the video also available below.
Gift Giver lead singer Justin Johnson had this to say about the video: "Trendkill is a shot at anyone who holds themselves in a higher regard over 'what's hot.' I don't give a fuck if you like metal, rap, hardcore, pop music, etc... The trendy elitist bullshit isn't cool. If you can't appreciate most styles of music- you should probably go live inside a fucking box. The video for Trendkill shows us doing business as usual. It was shot on our last tour with our boys in Villains, Barrier, Traitors, and Adaliah. Hope you enjoy it."
Catch the band live on tour:
w/Sworn In, The Plot In You
04/16 - Syracuse, NY at Saint Claire Theater w/ Sworn In, the Plot In You
04/17 - Albany, NY at Bogies w/ Sworn In, the Plot In You
04/18 - Danbury, CT at Heirloom Arts Theatre w/ Sworn In, the Plot In You
04/19 - Worcester, MA - NEMHF
04/22 - Howell, NJ at Game Changer World w/ the Plot In You
04/23 - Whitehall, PA at Planet Trog w/ Sworn In, the Plot In You
04/24 - Columbus, OH at Double Happiness w/ Sworn In, the Plot In You
04/25 - Dekalb, IL @ House Cafe w/ Sworn In, The Plot In You & I Declare War
04/26 - Lansing, MI @ Mac's Bar HEADLINING CD RELEASE SHOW More...
Gift Giver Streaming "Loose Cannon"
Detroit's Gift Giver today reveals a new track from forthcoming album "Shitlife," coming April 21st, 2015 via Century Media.
The song "Loose Cannon" is now on the Century Media YouTube channel and features Frankie Palmeri from Emmure. Check it out below. The full album's track listing is:
1. Shitlife
2. Trendkill
3. Cursed (streaming here)
4. Bastard
5. Loose Cannon (featuring Frankie Palmeri)
6. Hellhound
7. Grudge
8. Scumbag pt. 2
9. Death Wish (featuring Tyler Dennen)
10. Money $hot More...
Gift Giver Unveils "Shitlife" Details
Detroit's Gift Giver has revealed the album cover and track listing for the band's Century Media debut, "Shitlife," which is due out April 21st in North America.
1. Shitlife
2. Trendkill
3. Cursed (streaming here)
4. Bastard
5. Loose Cannon (featuring Frankie Palmeri)
6. Hellhound
7. Grudge
8. Scumbag pt. 2
9. Death Wish (featuring Tyler Dennen)
10. Money $hot More...
Gift Giver Streaming "Cursed"
Gift Giver has launched the first song "Cursed" from Century Media debut album, "Shitlife," due out April 21st in North America. Check out it below, thanks to Lambgoat.com.
Formed in the fall of 2012, Gift Giver gained notoriety and repute through a self-released EP, "Daddy Issues," and constant touring through the U.S. with acts such as Sworn In, Kublai Khan, Barrier, and many more. You can see the band next on a U.S. run with Barrier, Villains, Traitors, and Adaliah.
Now Gift Giver has also just confirmed plans for a tour in March and April with Sworn In and The Plot In You. See all the dates after the song stream. More...
Gift Giver Announces New Tour Dates
Formed in the fall of 2012, Gift Giver gained notoriety and repute through the self-released EP, "Daddy Issues," and constant touring through the U.S. with acts such as Sworn In, Kublai Khan, Barrier and many more.
After signing to Century Media late last year, Gift Giver announced a next run of U.S. shows with Barrier, Villains, Traitors. and Adaliah. Now the band has also just confirmed plans for a tour in March and April with Sworn In and The Plot In You. See all the upcoming dates below.
w/ Barrier, Villains, Traitors and Adaliah
2/28 - Tampa, FL @ Epic Problem
3/1 - Lake Worth, FL@ Propaganda
3/2 - Orlando, FL @ BackBooth
3/3 - Jacksonville, FL @ 1904
3/4 - Ringgold, GA @ Cloud Springs Deli
3/5 - Troutville, VA @ Inside Out Venue
3/6 - Taylor, PA @ Underwood Skatepark
3/7 - Paterson, NJ @ The Wild Bull
3/8 - Providence, RI @ DV8
3/9 - Danbury, CT @ Heirloom Arts Theatre
3/10 - New York, NY@ TBA
3/11 - Albany, NY @ Bogies
3/12 - Buffalo, NY @ Broadway Joes
3/13 - Kent, OH@ The Outpost
3/14 - Detroit, MI @ The Magic Stick
3/15 - Crest Hill, IL @ Bada Brew
3/16 - Cudahy, WI @ The Metal Grill
3/17 - St. Paul, MN@ Amsterdam Bar and Hall
3/18 - Omaha, NE @ Sokol Underground
3/19 - Springfield, MO @ The Outland Ballroom
3/20 - Tulsa, OK @ The Vanguard More...
Gift Giver Signs With Century Media
Century Media Records has signed a record deal with Detroit area nu-metal band, Gift Giver. The label comments:
"Formed in the fall of 2012, Gift Giver gained notoriety and repute through self-released EP, 'Daddy Issues,' and constant touring through the U.S. with acts such as Sworn In, Kublai Khan, Barrier and many more. Appearances at the New England Metal and Hardcore festival, Skate and Surf Fest and Michigan's own Dirtfest raised their profile even higher, making Gift Giver one of the most buzzed about bands in the scene."
Vocalist Justin Johnson comments: "We are very proud to announce that we have signed to Century Media Records! We've got a brand new full length ready and a couple new singles that will be coming out shortly. We busted our asses, dealt with member changes, and other endless amounts of bullshit to make this record happen- and it's finally ready! It feels good to have a badass label believe in what we are doing and we hope to see all of your support as well! See you guys on the road."
The band has also been confirmed for this year's South By So What?! Festival in March and will be touring with Barrier, Villains, Traitors and Adaliah on the way down to the festival.
Gift Giver recently completed a debut album with Century Media, and details on that as well as a first single will be released shortly. Catch the band live on these dates: More...