Solace
Formed: 1996
From:
United States
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Solace News
Below is our complete Solace 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.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
Orange Goblin Comments On Upcoming Tour
Orange Goblin has issued the following announcement about the band's upcoming tour dates:
"The Orange Goblin, Solace & Firebird U.K. tour will be rolling up and down the country this December and tickets are already on sale so hurry up and get yours now before it's too late! This tour marks 15 years of Orange Goblin and to celebrate they will be joined by US heavyweights, Solace and U.K. blue's rock legends Firebird (ft. Bill Steer of Carcass & Ex-Napalm Death). The tour ends with the annual Orange Goblin Christmas special at London's o2 Academy. (Obiat join the bill for this one too and we hope to add one other awesome band!)"
The upcoming Orange Goblin tour dates are as follows:
10/16 2010 The Regal Oxford, Oxfordshir, UNITED KINGDOM
10/29 2010 John Dee Oslo, Oslo, NORWAY
10/30 2010 Tribute Stavanger, NORWAY
12/15 2010 Sound Control Manchester, UNITED KINGDOM
12/16 2010 Ivory Blacks Glasgow, UNITED KINGDOM
12/17 2010 The Asylum Birmingham, UNITED KINGDOM
12/18 2010 Talking Heads Southampton, UNITED KINGDOM
12/19 2010 O2 Academy Islington London, United Kingdom
Orange Goblin Announces Christmas Show Changes
Orange Goblin has issued the following update about line-up changes in their upcoming Christmas show on December 19th:
"It is with great sadness that we have to inform you that due to circumstances beyond the bands control, SOLACE will NOT be performing at the Orange Goblin show at The Scala, London on Saturday 19th December 2009.
"Boston's kings of Rock, ROADSAW will now be main support. The bill also features Centurions Ghost, Sons of Merrick and we are very happy to announce the addition of HONKEYFINGER!!! People may be familiar with Mr. Honkeyfinger as he guested on the track 'Beginner's Guide To Suicide' on the last OG album 'Healing Through Fire'! Honkeyfinger is the one man band from the bowels of the earth, erupting molten fuzz lapsteel, screaming harmonica riffs and desperate bestial howling in a scorching hot cocktail of heavy raw blues power. The Honkeyfinger sound hotwires the electric freak rock of vintage Beefheart, Blue Cheer, ZZTop, and Black Sabbath into a jumping, lurching monster. Boiling up the ghosts of Bukka White, Leadbelly and John Lee Hooker with the bones of the country blues, laced with the acid fried heaviosity of the Buttholes Surfers - this is the thick stinking soup that Mr.Honkeyfinger serves.
"Tickets for this show are selling out fast and numbers available on the door will be limited so to avoid disappointment please purchase yours in advance at this location or via The Scala box office (020 7833 2022)"
Orange Goblin Announces Christmas Show
British stoner metal veterans Orange Goblin has announced that they will once again be holding their annual Christmas show in London this year. The event will be held at The Scala in Kings Cross, North London and will also feature performances from Solace, Centurions Ghost, Sons Of Merrick and Roadsaw, the last of which will be performing a special set which consists completely of Kyuss covers. Tickets are £10 in advance or £12 on the door.
The Hidden Hand Announce Tour Dates
THE HIDDEN HAND, the band featuring hard rock guitar legend Scott "Wino" Weinrich (ST. VITUS, THE OBSESSED, SPIRIT CARAVAN), has scheduled the following dates:
Aug. 30 - The Ottobar - Baltimore, MD (w/ CHOWDER, FILTHY ROTTEN SEX MACHINE)
Aug. 31 - Bowery Ballroom (Royal Flush Release Party) - New York, NY (w/ CLUTCH, BEATALLICA)
Sep. 01 - The Brighton Bar - Long Branch, NJ (w/ SOLACE, BLACK IRISH, JOHN WILKES BOOTH)
THE HIDDEN HAND's latest full-length release, "The Resurrection of Whiskey Foote", came out in February. The CD is the third THE HIDDEN HAND full-length (second from Southern Lord) and features the lineup that recorded the now sold-out/out-of-print "Devoid of Color" EP from last year: Scott "Wino" Weinrich (guitars, vocals), Bruce Falkinburg (bass) and Evan Tanner (drums).
"The Resurrection of Whiskey Foote" is not necessarily a concept album but it is heavily layered with historical story-based lyricism and themse. Musically there is a subtle southern or classic rock vibe (ala killer slide playing from Wino and even some harp by Michael Anthony Miller) that creeps into the foundation of their brand of dark, heavy, progressive rock.
Bal-Sagoth Confirmed For BOA 2006
The UK's own BAL SAGOTH will return to a UK stage on Saturday 15th July 2006 for a rare appearance in support of their new opus THE CHTHONIC CHRONICLES. This will be their second Bloodstock appearance following their debut in 2002.
In related news, Saturday's second stage has been sponsored by UK UNSIGNED. The press release reads:
"Bloodstock has always strived to offer each festival line-up a number of unsigned bands who may well be the future of Rock and Metal in the UK. We would like to think that one day, a band breaks through having first had major exposure at a Bloodstock Festival."
"With this in mind, we have teamed up with UK UNSIGNED, (www.gigsonline.co.uk/rock ) a charity whose aim is to promote and develop unsigned UK based artists, from which the Rock and Metal field is one of the largest."
"Expect to see at least 8 bands on Saturday 15th July on the second stage, each having competed to win a place to play, and each welcoming your support and giving them a great reception! Bands already include Kyrbgrinder, State Of Serenity, Sicfelt, Solace, Deadeye, Beyond All Reason and Deadweight with several more to be added!"
Solace Tour Begins
New Jersey`s doom masters Solace hit the road for the first time since last years crushing performance at SHoD. The band was sidelined for some time due to drummer Kenny Lund`s battle with cancer last year. Back to being healthy, the band has been busy working on new material for their upcoming Meteor City release, A.D., and getting out on the road and doing what they do best. Also planned for this summer are tours of the southeast and a jaunt out to the west coast and back.
List of tour dates includes: More...
Solace Benefit Show, "The Kennefit," Details
Solace, one of the premier doom bands, were dealt a near-fatal blow when their drummer, Kenny Lund, was diagnosed with cancer this past spring. The band had every intention of following up on the success of last year’s "13" (MeteorCity), having played to unanimous raves at 2004’s Emissions from the Monolith and Stoner Hands of Doom festivals and releasing a split CD with Albany’s Greatdayforup. But with Kenny going in for treatment, the band’s plans were put on hold.
While it’s fortunate that Kenny’s recovering quicker than expected, there are still a considerable amount of medical bills involved. As such, friends of Solace are getting together to help raise money. The StonerRock.com sponsored “Kennefit” is an all day show in New York City, taking place at both the Pyramid and at the legendary CBGBs on Saturday, December 18, 2004.
The line-up is as follows: More...