APE MACHINE Gearing Up For European Tour

Portland, Oregon heavy rockers APE MACHINE are set to kick a 13-date trek across Europe next week in support of their newest release, Mangled by the Machine.  

The tour, which begins on Friday, May 31st in Münster and includes an appearance at the Freak Valley Festival (June 1st in Netphen - www.freakvalley.de) will see APE MACHINE providing direct support for Small Stone recording artists NIGHTSTALKER. Tour dates are as follows:

MAY 31st - Münster @ Rare Guitar

JUNE 1st - Netphen  @ Freak Valley Festival

JUNE 2nd - Antwerpen @ Antwerpen Music City

JUNE 4th -  Paris @ Glazart

JUNE 5th - Leuven @ Rockbar

JUNE 6th -  Aachen @ Wild Rover

JUNE 7th - Hasselt @ Carpe Diem

JUNE 8th - Würzburg @ Immerhin

JUNE 9th - Salzburg @ Rockhouse

JUNE 11th - St. Gallen @ Rümpeltum

JUNE 12th - Feldkirch @ Graf Hugo

JUNE 13th - Erfurt @ Stadtgarten

JUNE 14th - Berlin @ Dazzle Berlin

Mangled by the Machine was released on May 14th via Ripple Music. This already critically-acclaimed album was immediately made available on CD, black vinyl and digital formats. Earlier this week, Ripple Music issued a limited edition (100 copies only) Splatter Vinyl that comes with a signed poster of the album's original cover concept. To order, visit ripplemusic.bigcartel.com.       

A conceptual album that mixes animal aggression and technical precision, APE MACHINE'sMangled by the Machine carries an organic depth and warmth rarely heard since the time of rock's glorious early years, and infused with an exceptional modern sensibility. When the pissed-off, protest-minded lyrics lock in with the band's stone-cold groove, APE MACHINE demonstrates an earth-shaking ability to rock. A true four-piece, the group has been called real heavy-psych for the iPhone generation that delivers true guts and glory rock and roll. Mangled by the Machine will be available as CD, digital, and vinyl releases. For Fans of: Quicksand, Led Zeppelin, The Sword, Black Sabbath, Soundgarden, Jethro Tull, and The Rival Sons.

A true four-piece, Portland, Oregon's APE MACHINE has been called "a rock and roll band with a finger on the pulse of the 70's and their asses firmly in the present" and "real heavy-psych for the iPhone generation" that delivers "true guts and glory rock and roll." Combining psychedelic, classic and progressive rock with arena-worthy metal, bluesy stoner-rock and catchy riffs in odd signatures, APE MACHINE's music carries an organic depth and warmth rarely heard since the time of rock's glorious early years (or your Dad's bad ass record collection) infused with an exceptional modern sensibility. Having finished up a short Southwestern and West Coast U.S. jaunt with Austrian retro-rock sensation, Been Obscene, APE MACHINE is preparing to take their laser precision, yet frenzied live show to Europe in late May (including dates with the much vaunted Orange Goblin) in support of their brand new album, Mangled By The Machine.

Mangled By The Machine is scheduled for world-wide release on May 14th, 2013 through Ripple Music. The album was recorded and mixed by Tony Lash at Supernatural Sound in Oregon City, Oregon, and in typical, unique APE MACHINE fashion, the album was recorded as one long continuous track in one take. Broken into ten individual chapters, Mangled By The Machine is an angry conceptual piece of music that takes a cue from the masters of the 70's progressive masters, yet reflects the immediacy of the chaotic world all around us.

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Ape Machine's Mangled by the Machine set for May 14th Release on Ripple Music

Ripple Music has set May 14th as the date on which APE MACHINE's Mangled by the Machine will be made available to the masses (one day earlier in the UK).  

A conceptual album that mixes animal aggression and technical precision, APE MACHINE'sMangled by the Machine carries an organic depth and warmth rarely heard since the time of rock's glorious early years, and infused with an exceptional modern sensibility. When the pissed-off, protest-minded lyrics lock in with the band's stone-cold groove, APE MACHINE demonstrates an earth-shaking ability to rock. A true four-piece, the group has been called real heavy-psych for the iPhone generation that delivers true guts and glory rock and roll. Mangled by the Machine will be available as CD, digital, and vinyl releases. For Fans of: Quicksand, Led Zeppelin, The Sword, Black Sabbath, Soundgarden, Jethro Tull, and The Rival Sons.

Mangled by the Machine can be pre-ordered at this location.

1. Gun You Down

2. Everybody Bleeds

3. Tyrant's Arm

4. Angry Man

5. Mangled By The Machine

6. Ruling With Intent

7. They Want You To Bleed, They Want You To Bleed Out

8. Grind Of Defeat

9. Strange Are The People

10. Pay Attention

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Ape Machine Announces Ongoing Tour Dates and Special Fuzzed Out post-SXSW Rock Fest

Ripple Music stalwart rockers, Ape Machine, have hit the road for a West Coast Tour that will take them all the way to SXSW and back home.  But not before meeting up with a plethora of like-minded heavy rockers in Fort Worth, Texas for a special Fuzzed Out Festival!

Featuring Ape Machine and Ripple Music labelmates Mothership, Fuzzed Out also features the blistering sounds of Wo Fat, Lord Fowl, Freedom Hawk, Southern Train Gypsy and Been Obscene. Truly a heavy music lovers dream! Don't miss this show at the Grotto on March 16th.

Ape Machine is touring in advance of the release the forthcoming Mangled by the Machine, coming soon on Ripple Music. Remaining dates are as follows:

3-12 - San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar (w/ Dirty Sirens, Wha?, and Roxy Jones)

3-13 -Tempe, AZ @ Yucca Tap Room (w/From Dogs to Wolves, Keeping Shay and Red Complex)

3-15 - Austin, TX @ Rusty's (Hype Music, Swing House, D'Addario Day Party)

3-16 - Ft. Worth, TX @ The Grotto (Fuzzed Out! Fest w/ WoFat, Lord Fowl, Freedom Hawk, Mothership, Southern Train Gypsy, Been Obscene)

3-17 - El Paso, TX @ Lowbrow Palace (w/ Black Empress, Been Obscene)

3-18 -Tucson, AZ @ TLMS (w/ Been Obscene and TBA)

3-19 - Los Angeles, CA @ (tbd)

3-20 - Fresno, CA @ Fulton 55 (w/ Style Like Revelators, Been Obscene and Rare Monk)

3-21 - Chico, CA @ Cafe Coda (w/ Been Obscene and TBA)

3-22 - Eugene, OR @ Sam Bonds (w/ Psyrup, Testface and Been Obscene)

3-23 - Seattle, WA @ El Corazon (w/ Bitches Crystal, and Been Obscene)

Mangled by the Machine, is set for worldwide release on RIPPLE MUSIC in the coming months as the band takes off to plow over the masses on a full-scales of the U.S. and Europe, including appearances in all the major European heavy rock festivals.  

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APE MACHINE Announces March Tour

Hard-hitting heavy rock animals APE MACHINE, who recently signed with RIPPLE MUSIC, have announced their March 2013 SxSW Tour. 

The tour comes in advance of the band's third album, Mangled by the Machine, which is set for worldwide release on RIPPLE MUSIC later this year. Dates are as follows:

3/8 - Portland, OR - The Know (w/ Sons of Huns and Bison Bison)

3/9 - Redding, CA - Bombay's (w/ Armed for Apocalypse)

3/10 - San Francisco, CA - The Knockout (w/ Hollow Mirrors and Buffalo Tooth)

3/11 - Sacramento, CA - Blue Lamp (w/ Armed for Apocalypse and Horseneck)

3/12 - San Diego, CA - Soda Bar (w/ Dirty Sirens, Wha?, and Roxy Jones)

3/13 - Tempe, AZ - Yucca Tap Room (w/ From Dogs to Wolves, Keeping Shay and Red Complex)

3/15 - Austin, TX - Rusty's (Hype Music, Swing House, D'Addario Day Party)

3/16 - Ft. Worth, TX - The Grotto (Fuzzed Out! Fest with WoFat, Lord Fowl, Freedom Hawk, Mothership, Southern Train Gypsy, Been Obscene)

3/17 - El Paso, TX - Lowbrow Palace (with Black Empress, Been Obscene)

3/18 - Tucson, AZ - TLMS (with Been Obscene and TBA)

3/19 - Los Angeles, CA (tbd)

3/20 - Fresno, CA - Fulton 55 (with Style Like Revelators, Been Obscene and Rare Monk)

3/21 - Chico, CA - Cafe Coda (with Been Obscene and TBA)

3/22 - Eugene, OR - Sam Bonds (with Psyrup, Testface and Been Obscene)

3/23 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon (with Bitches Crystal, and Been Obscene)

Mangled by the Machine, is set for worldwide release on RIPPLE MUSIC in the coming months as the band takes off to plow over the masses on a full-scales of the U.S. and Europe, including appearances in all the major European heavy rock festivals.

Cover Art for Mangled by the Machine

APE MACHINE have established a worldwide reputation with their effortless blending of Rock n' Roll, Blues, Stoner-Rock, and Psychedelia. APE MACHINE is out to pound the apathy out of otherwise jaded listeners with a wall of heavy Rock n' Roll. The name APE MACHINE is a nod to the days of reel-to-reel magnetic tape audio recording; a fitting moniker for the heavy-hitting quartet as the band plays through vintage tube amplifiers and lays down its songs using exclusively throwback quality studio equipment.  With a heady mix of animal aggression and technical precision, APE MACHINE's music carries an organic depth and warmth rarely heard since the time of rock's glorious early years (or your Dad's bad ass record collection) infused with an exceptional modern sensibility.  When the mystical lyrics of vocalist Caleb Heinze lock in with the band's stone-cold groove, APE MACHINE demonstrates an earth-shaking ability to rock.  A true four-piece, the group has been called "a rock and roll band with a finger on the pulse of the 70's and their asses firmly in the present" and "real heavy-psych for the iPhone generation" that delivers "true guts and glory rock and roll."

Keeping in line with their proud "retro" heritage, the new album, Mangled by the Machine, was recorded on analog tape and is being pressed from analog lacquers and plates, which will ensure the highest quality analog sound and fidelity. 

With a catalog of underground releases, APE MACHINE has gained accolades, awards and a hard earned cult-like status. They have established themselves as the go-to band for those searching out more than just a few killer riffs; a foundation of heavy that will flourish under the Ripple Music banner.

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APE MACHINE Signs Worldwide Deal With Ripple Music

RIPPLE MUSIC is proud to announce the signing of acclaimed, hard-hitting American heavy rockers,  APE MACHINE to their ever-expanding roster!

The band's third album, Mangled by the Machine, is set for worldwide release on RIPPLE MUSIC in the coming months as the band takes off to plow over the masses on a full-scale European Tour, including appearances in all the major heavy rock festivals. 

APE MACHINE commented yesterday upon the new alliance; "We are very excited to be a part of the Ripple family and to work with one of the most genuine heavy rock labels in the world! It's clear that these guys don't compromise in terms of putting out creative music and are true believers of heavy rock. The variety of bands and the sheer quality of music they've released speaks for itself. We're very honored that our music earned its place among their ranks!"

Cover Art for Mangled by the Machine

APE MACHINE have established a worldwide reputation with their effortless blending of Rock n' Roll, Blues, Stoner-Rock, and Psychedelia. APE MACHINE is out to pound the apathy out of otherwise jaded listeners with a wall of heavy Rock n' Roll. The name APE MACHINE is a nod to the days of reel-to-reel magnetic tape audio recording; a fitting moniker for the heavy-hitting quartet as the band plays through vintage tube amplifiers and lays down its songs using exclusively throwback quality studio equipment.  With a heady mix of animal aggression and technical precision, APE MACHINE's music carries an organic depth and warmth rarely heard since the time of rock's glorious early years (or your Dad's bad ass record collection) infused with an exceptional modern sensibility.  When the mystical lyrics of vocalist Caleb Heinze lock in with the band's stone-cold groove, APE MACHINE demonstrates an earth-shaking ability to rock.  A true four-piece, the group has been called "a rock and roll band with a finger on the pulse of the 70's and their asses firmly in the present" and "real heavy-psych for the iPhone generation" that delivers "true guts and glory rock and roll."

Keeping in line with their proud "retro" heritage, the new album, Mangled by the Machine, was recorded on analog tape and is being pressed from analog lacquers and plates, which will ensure the highest quality analog sound and fidelity. 

With a catalog of underground releases, APE MACHINE has gained accolades, awards and a hard earned cult-like status. They have established themselves as the go-to band for those searching out more than just a few killer riffs; a foundation of heavy that will flourish under the Ripple Music banner.

www.apremachine.com
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