ATHEL Hitting The Road With SCUM OF THE EARTH This Week

This Thursday (8/30), Chicago-based alt rock trio ATHEL will take the stage at Aftershock in Kansas City, KS for the first in a short string of dates as direct support for SCUM OF THE EARTH, featuring ROB ZOMBIE guitarist Riggs. The band will be playing in support of their debut full-length, Open Your Eyes to Society, which is currently streaming in full atathel.stereokiller.com and is out now on Mortal Music. Mastered by CKY's Chad Ginsburg,Open Your Eyes to Society was called "immensely accessible and entertaining" by DangerDog.com. Dates are as follows:

8/30 - Kansas City, KS @ Aftershock 

8/31 - St. Joseph, MO @ Tremors 

9/1 - St.Louis, MO @ The Cracked Fox 

9/2 Steger, IL @ Another Hole in The Wall*

* - ATHEL headlining date   

    

For updates or more on ATHEL, join the band's mailing list at: athel.fanbridge.com or check out www.facebook.com/AthelMusic. Open Your Eyes To Society is available for purchase through Amazon, iTunes and MVD Entertainment Group.

ATHEL Gearing Up For Dates With SCUM OF THE EARTH

Chicago-based alt rock trio ATHEL is making preparations for a short string of dates with SCUM OF THE EARTH, featuring ROB ZOMBIE guitarist Riggs. The band will be playing in support of their debut full-length, Open Your Eyes to Society, which is currently streaming in full at athel.stereokiller.com and is out now on Mortal Music. Mastered by CKY's Chad Ginsburg, Open Your Eyes to Society was called "immensely accessible and entertaining" by DangerDog.com. Confirmed dates are as follows:

8/30 - Kansas City, MO @ Aftershock 

8/31 - St. Joseph, MO @ Tremors 

9/1 - St.Louis, MO @ The Cracked Fox 

9/2 Steger, IL @ Another Hole in The Wall*

* - ATHEL headlining date

For updates or more on ATHEL, join the band's mailing list at: athel.fanbridge.com or check outwww.facebook.com/AthelMusic. Open Your Eyes To Society is available for purchase throughAmazon, iTunes and MVD Entertainment Group.

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ATHEL Open Your Eyes to Society Streaming In Full

June 1st, 2012 - Stereokiller.com is now streaming Open Your Eyes To Society, the debut  from Chicago-based alt-rockers ATHEL, in its entirety. This exclusive album stream can be accessed at athel.stereokiller.com and gives fans to a chance to listen to the album DangerDog.com called "immensely accessible and entertaining." The CD version of Open Your Eyes To Society features the bonus track "Keep Me Awake," which is not available online. The album was mastered by CKY's Chad Ginsburg and is out now on Mortal Music.

ATHEL recently released a video for the song "These Are The Times," which can be viewed at  this location.

ATHEL is currently on tour in support of Open Your Eyes To Society. Remaining dates are as follows:

ATHEL On Tour:

Jun 02  Miramar Theater- Milwaukee, WI  

Jun 03  Coaches Pizza - Mexico, MO

Jun 05  The Firebird - St Louis, MO

Jun 07  Beale Street Tavern - Austin, TX

Jun 09  Long Wong's - Tempe, AZ

Jun 10  The Cheyenne Saloon - Las Vegas, NV

Jun 12  The Constellation Room - Santa Ana, CA

Jun 13  710 Beach Club - San Diego, CA

Jun 15  The Cave - Sacramento, CA

Jun 20  Knickerbockers - Lincoln, NE

ATHEL is giving away a free MP3 download of "These Are The Times" to fans who join the band's mailing list at: athel.fanbridge.com. Open Your Eyes To Society is available for purchase through Amazon, iTunes and MVD Entertainment Group.

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PureGrainAudio.com Premiers Video For ATHEL's "These Are The Times"

PureGrainAudio.com has posted the exclusive world premier of the video for "These Are The Times," from Chicago-based alt-rockers ATHEL. The song is the lead single off the band's debut album Open Your Eyes to Society. The album was mastered by CKY's Chad Ginsburg and is out now on Mortal Music. To check out the video, visit this location. 

ATHEL is currently on tour in support of Open Your Eyes To Society.
Remaining dates are as follows

ATHEL On Tour:

May 22  Smiths Bar - Atlanta, GA

May 23  The Money - Rock Hill, SC

May 24  Live Bar - Simpson, NC

May 25  Live Bar - Simpson, NC

May 26  Electric Maid - Washington, DC

May 27  Ground Zero - Suncook, NH

May 29  The News Café - Pawtucket, RI

May 30  Firehouse 13 - Providence, RI

Jun 02  Miramar Theater- Milwaukee, WI  

Jun 03  Coaches Pizza - Mexico, MO

Jun 05  The Firebird - St Louis, MO

Jun 07  Beale Street Tavern - Austin, TX

Jun 09  Long Wong's - Tempe, AZ

Jun 10  The Cheyenne Saloon - Las Vegas, NV

Jun 12  The Constellation Room - Santa Ana, CA

Jun 13  710 Beach Club - San Diego, CA

Jun 15  The Cave - Sacramento, CA

Jun 20  Knickerbockers - Lincoln, NE

ATHEL is giving away a free MP3 download of "These Are The Times" to fans who join the band's mailing list at: athel.fanbridge.com. Open Your Eyes To Society is available for purchase through Amazon, iTunes and MVD Entertainment Group.

 

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 The work you put into a band can often outweigh the benefits and rewards of the work itself but when all else fails there are always the few strong bands that pull through and end staying the course. Such is true of Chicago's power rock trio  Athel. The band continues to meet that standard and raise the bar. The group is comprised of singer and guitarist Justin King, bass player Comron Fouladi, and drummer Christian Navarro. With the release of two eps, coast to coast self booked tours, sold out hometown crowds, and a work ethic like no other,  Athel continues to show their unmatched level of commitment and poise within this dog eat dog music business.  "In 2011 we stayed on the road for a total of 310 out of 365 days driving from town to town to town and playing for anyone who would listen to us" states bassist Comron. "We lived off McDonalds and sleeping in a car for a year to promote this band."

Returning to the midwest after this grueling schedule and the release of two EP's entitled Open Your Eyes and To Society respectively  , Athel soon began rehearsals and recording sessions for their upcoming LP. Their hard work and self promotion caught the eye of industry veteran and SOiL bassist Tim King.  Tim and his label partner Rob Such quickly signed the band to their co-owned label Mortal Music, distributed worldwide by MVD Distribution  "I've been in this business a long time" states Tim  "It is very rare to see a band with such passion and self motivated determination. I knew we had to give them a shot and bring them to the next level."

The band finished recording their debut full length album titled Open Your Eyes to Society in January 2012 and prepare for its May 8, 2012 worldwide release. Songs like the opening track "Radio" have become a new stamp of the bands sound. The song delves into the uncharted territory of the common person's mind. It has a strong hook and melody line that begs the question of the afterlife's mysteries. "I had a dream that I died and went to heaven and the melody I heard in the dream stuck with me until I woke up," Justin says.  "It was so interesting and had a feeling to it that I hadn't heard before so what you hear essentially is the song from my dream."

The group is planning it's biggest statement to date with the release of Open Your Eyes to Society. It promises to be the strongest piece of music the band has ever written. Having Chad Ginsburg of popular rock band CKY master the tracks was the final finishing touch the record needed. Athel will continue to tour constantly in support of the new album and build upon the strong foundation they have already built  with music consisting of a better message and an inspired tomorrow.

 

 

ATHEL Hits The Road In Support Of Open Your Eyes to Society

Chicago-based alt-rockers ATHEL have officially kicked off their tour in support of Open Your Eyes to Society with a CD release party tonight at Rds Gym in Crown Point, IN. Those in attendance will receive a free copy of the disc at the door. For more details visit this location. The rest of the tour will see the band trucking across the country over the next five weeks bringing their energetic brand of hook-laden modern rock to audiences everywhere.

 ATHEL On Tour:

May 11  RDS Gym (CD Release Party) - Crown Point, IN 

May 12  The Game Emporium - La Porte, IN

May 13  Al's Bar 601 - Lexington, KY

May 15  The Nick - Birmingham, AL

May 16  The Handlebar - Pensacola, FL

May 18  Churchills - Miami, FL

May 20  The Local 662 - St Petersburg, FL

May 21  Local 321 Rock Bar - Cocoa Beach, FL

May 22  Smiths Bar - Atlanta, GA

May 23  The Money - Rock Hill, SC

May 24  Live Bar - Simpson, NC

May 25  Live Bar - Simpson, NC

May 26  Electric Maid - Washington, DC

May 27  Ground Zero - Suncook, NH

May 29  The News Café - Pawtucket, RI

May 30  Firehouse 13 - Providence, RI

Jun 02  Miramar Theater- Milwaukee, WI  

Jun 03  Coaches Pizza - Mexico, MO

Jun 05  The Firebird - St Louis, MO

Jun 07  Beale Street Tavern - Austin, TX

Jun 09  Long Wong's - Tempe, AZ

Jun 10  The Cheyenne Saloon - Las Vegas, NV

Jun 12  The Constellation Room - Santa Ana, CA

Jun 13  710 Beach Club - San Diego, CA

Jun 15  The Cave - Sacramento, CA

Jun 20  Knickerbockers - Lincoln, NE

Open Your Eyes to Society, the full-length debut from ATHEL is out now on Mortal Music. To mark the release of the album, the band has joined forces with AMP Magazine to premier the song "These Are The Times," which is currently streaming here.

As an added bonus, ATHEL is giving away a free MP3 download of the song to fans who join the band's mailing list at: athel.fanbridge.com. A video for "These Are The Times" is set to be released later this month. Open Your Eyes to Society was mastered by CKY's Chad Ginsburg.

 

Open Your Eyes To Society is available for purchase through Amazon, iTunes and MVD Entertainment Group. 

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ATHEL's Open Your Eyes to Society Out Now; AMP Magazine Posts Premier Of "These Are The Times"

Open Your Eyes to Society, the full-length debut from Chicago alt-rock trio ATHEL is out now on Mortal Music. To mark the release of the album, the band has joined forces with AMP Magazine to premier the song "These Are The Times," which is currently streaming here.

As an added bonus, ATHEL is giving away a free MP3 download of the song to fans who join the band's mailing list at: athel.fanbridge.com. A video for "These Are The Times" is set to be released later this month. Open Your Eyes to Society was mastered by CKY's Chad Ginsburg.

Later this week, ATHEL will hit the road in support of Open Your Eyes to Society, starting with a CD release party at Rds Gym in Crown Point, IN. Those in attendance will receive a free copy of the disc at the door. For more detail visit this location.

ATHEL On Tour:
May 11  RDS Gym (CD Release Party) - Crown Point, IN
May 12  The Game Emporium - La Porte, IN
May 13  Al's Bar 601 - Lexington, KY
May 15  The Nick - Birmingham, AL
May 16  The Handlebar - Pensacola, FL
May 18  Churchills - Miami, FL
May 20  The Local 662 - St Petersburg, FL
May 21  Local 321 Rock Bar - Cocoa Beach, FL
May 22  Smiths Bar - Atlanta, GA
May 23  The Money - Rock Hill, SC
May 24  Live Bar - Simpson, NC
May 25  Live Bar - Simpson, NC
May 26  Electric Maid - Washington, DC
May 27  Ground Zero - Suncook, NH
May 29  The News Café - Pawtucket, RI
May 30  Firehouse 13 - Providence, RI
Jun 02  Miramar Theater- Milwaukee, WI 
Jun 03  Coaches Pizza - Mexico, MO
Jun 05  The Firebird - St Louis, MO
Jun 07  Beale Street Tavern - Austin, TX
Jun 09  Long Wong's - Tempe, AZ
Jun 10  The Cheyenne Saloon - Las Vegas, NV
Jun 12  The Constellation Room - Santa Ana, CA
Jun 13  710 Beach Club - San Diego, CA
Jun 15  The Cave - Sacramento, CA
Jun 20  Knickerbockers - Lincoln, NE

 Open Your Eyes To Society is available for purchase through Amazon, iTunes and MVD Entertainment Group. 

 The work you put into a band can often outweigh the benefits and rewards of the work itself but when all else fails there are always the few strong bands that pull through and end staying the course. Such is true of Chicago's power rock trio  Athel. The band continues to meet that standard and raise the bar. The group is comprised of singer and guitarist Justin King, bass player Comron Fouladi, and drummer Christian Navarro. With the release of two eps, coast to coast self booked tours, sold out hometown crowds, and a work ethic like no other,  Athel continues to show their unmatched level of commitment and poise within this dog eat dog music business.  "In 2011 we stayed on the road for a total of 310 out of 365 days driving from town to town to town and playing for anyone who would listen to us" states bassist Comron. "We lived off McDonalds and sleeping in a car for a year to promote this band."

Returning to the midwest after this grueling schedule and the release of two EP's entitled Open Your Eyes and To Society respectively  , Athel soon began rehearsals and recording sessions for their upcoming LP. Their hard work and self promotion caught the eye of industry veteran and SOiL bassist Tim King.  Tim and his label partner Rob Such quickly signed the band to their co-owned label Mortal Music, distributed worldwide by MVD Distribution  "I've been in this business a long time" states Tim  "It is very rare to see a band with such passion and self motivated determination. I knew we had to give them a shot and bring them to the next level."

The band finished recording their debut full length album titled Open Your Eyes to Society in January 2012 and prepare for its May 8, 2012 worldwide release. Songs like the opening track "Radio" have become a new stamp of the bands sound. The song delves into the uncharted territory of the common person's mind. It has a strong hook and melody line that begs the question of the afterlife's mysteries. "I had a dream that I died and went to heaven and the melody I heard in the dream stuck with me until I woke up," Justin says.  "It was so interesting and had a feeling to it that I hadn't heard before so what you hear essentially is the song from my dream."

 The group is planning it's biggest statement to date with the release of Open Your Eyes to Society. It promises to be the strongest piece of music the band has ever written. Having Chad Ginsburg of popular rock band CKY master the tracks was the final finishing touch the record needed. Athel will continue to tour constantly in support of the new album and build upon the strong foundation they have already built  with music consisting of a better message and an inspired tomorrow.

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www.youtube.com/athelband

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ATHEL Signs With Mortal Music For The Release of Open Your Eyes to Society; Tour Dates Announced

Windy City alt-rock trio ATHEL has hooked up with Mortal Music for the release of their full-length debut album, entitled Open Your Eyes to Society. The album, which was mastered by CKY's Chad Ginsburg, is scheduled for release on May 8th of this year and the band has a string of tour dates booked in support of its release.

For a taste of things to come, ATHEL has posted the track "Radio" online and can be heard below and is putting the finishing touches on a music video for the song "These Are The Times," which will debut later this Spring. Details on the video and more to come.

ATHEL On Tour:

May 12 @ The Game Emporium - La Porte, IN
May 13 @ Al's Bar 601 - Lexington, KY
May 15 @ The Nick - Birmingham, AL
May 16 @ The Handlebar - Pensacola, FL
May 18 @ Neptunes Lounge - Tarpon Springs, FL
May 20 @ The Local 662 - St Petersburg, FL
May 23 @ The Money - Rock Hill, SC
May 24 @ Live Bar - Simpson, NC
May 25 @ Live Bar - Simpson, NC
Jun 02 @ Miramar Theater - Milwaukee, WI
Jun 07 @ Beale Street Tavern - Austin, TX

Open Your Eyes to Society Cover Art

The work you put into a band can often outweigh the benefits and rewards of the work itself but when all else fails there are always the few strong bands that pull through and end staying the course. Such is true of Chicago's power rock trio  Athel. The band continues to meet that standard and raise the bar. The group is comprised of singer and guitarist Justin King, bass player Comron Fouladi, and drummer Christian Navarro. With the release of two eps, coast to coast self booked tours, sold out hometown crowds, and a work ethic like no other,  Athel continues to show their unmatched level of commitment and poise within this dog eat dog music business.  "In 2011 we stayed on the road for a total of 310 out of 365 days driving from town to town to town and playing for anyone who would listen to us" states bassist Comron. "We lived off McDonalds and sleeping in a car for a year to promote this band."

Returning to the midwest after this grueling schedule and the release of two EP's entitled Open Your Eyes and To Society respectively  , Athel soon began rehearsals and recording sessions for their upcoming LP. Their hard work and self promotion caught the eye of industry veteran and SOiL bassist Tim King.  Tim and his label partner Rob Such quickly signed the band to their co-owned label Mortal Music, distributed worldwide by MVD Distribution  "I've been in this business a long time" states Tim  "It is very rare to see a band with such passion and self motivated determination. I knew we had to give them a shot and bring them to the next level."

The band finished recording their debut full length album titled Open Your Eyes to Society in January 2012 and prepare for its May 8, 2012 worldwide release. Songs like the opening track "Radio" have become a new stamp of the bands sound. The song delves into the uncharted territory of the common person's mind. It has a strong hook and melody line that begs the question of the afterlife's mysteries. "I had a dream that I died and went to heaven and the melody I heard in the dream stuck with me until I woke up," Justin says.  "It was so interesting and had a feeling to it that I hadn't heard before so what you hear essentially is the song from my dream."

The group is planning it's biggest statement to date with the release of Open Your Eyes to Society. It promises to be the strongest piece of music the band has ever written. Having Chad Ginsburg of popular rock band CKY master the tracks was the final finishing touch the record needed. Athel will continue to tour constantly in support of the new album and build upon the strong foundation they have already built  with music consisting of a better message and an inspired tomorrow.

www.facebook.com/athelmusic
www.youtube.com/athelband

www.facebook.com/MortalMusicInc