Calgary-based hard rock quintet KOBRA AND THE LOTUS have returned with their new studio album 'Evolution', which will get a September 20th release on Napalm Records. The upcoming LP sees the band imbued with a new fire that comes through by way of undeniable hooks, soaring guitar riffs, marching drum beats, and the soulful, bombastic vocal delivery of lead singer Kobra Paige. No longer bound by old formulas and expectations from the past, 'Evolution' comes through with a sound that is expansive and, at times, borders on outright swagger. Each song feels like an Active Rock hit in the making, while still having the grit and feverish intensity that longtime fans have come to admire from KOBRA AND THE LOTUS.
Fans can now enjoy the first offering from 'Evolution'. The band has dropped their music video for the new single "Burn!", which can be seen below:
'Evolution' boasts the band's most cohesive and confident material to date. For the new record, Kobra and the Lotus enlisted the services of producer Michael "Elvis" Baskette[Alter Bridge, Linkin Park, Slash, Sevendust].
"The new body of work sets the tone for the music going forward. Sonically, it’s still heavy. It highlights the showmanship and maintains the edge. At the same time, it’s approachable. It pays tribute to our influences, but it takes the next step. So, it’s a reintroduction to us and a rebirth. A firm goal was to build a strong identity and update everything. We just want to be KOBRA AND THE LOTUS; that’s what we’re doing."
The first single, "Burn!” ignites this chapter. A hummable riff snaps into a visceral verse as the frontwoman directly declares, “I really hate you, yes I do.” The track builds towards an incendiary and infectious chorus, hinging on a seesawing guttural groove and hitting like a sledgehammer.
“It’s about all of the reasons you hold yourself back,” she explains. “You literally need to burn all of those feelings, stories, excuses, and obstacles keeping you from being your own authentic self. It’s super personal. It’s a product of growing and arriving as a person. I’m realizing who I am. It’s symbolic of the rebirth,” says Kobra.
KOBRA AND THE LOUTS - 'Evolution' Tracklist:
Evolution
Burn!
We Come Undone
Wounds
Thundersmith
Circus
Wash Away
Liar
Get The F*ck Out Of Here
In The End
Tokyo ( Japan Version Only)
Pre-orders for 'Evolution' are available now over at https://smarturl.it/KATL-Evolution
Going further into the process behind Evolution, Kobra comments,
“We’ve never done a record like Evolution. We’ve flown demos over the internet back and forth or started a few ideas prior to hitting the studio. This time, we were all working together in the flesh for the full duration of the writing process. It’s a collision of everything we love. We feel like it’s the freshest and most timeless thing we’ve brought to the table.”
In addition to the release of their new record, KOBRA AND THE LOTUS will hit the road starting next month. The trek kicks off on August 29th in Nashville, TN and concludes on November 1st in Ft. Myers, FL.
KOBRA AND THE LOTUS w/ Sebastian Bach
29.08.19 US - Nashville, TN / Mercy Lounge
31.08.19 US - Charlotte, NC / Amos'Southend
02.09.19 US - Huntsville, AL / Sidetracks Music Hall
03.09.19 US - Columbus, OH / Skully's Music Diner
04.09.19 US - Lakewood, OH / Phantasy
06.09.19 US - Stafford Springs, CT / Stafford Palace Theater
09.09.19 US - Laconia, NH / Granite State Music Hall
10.09.19 US - Hampton Beach, NH / Wally's
11.09.19 US - Portland, ME / Aura
13.09.19 US - Harrison, OH / The Blue Note
14.09.19 US - Flint, MI / The Mashine Shop
15.09.19 US - Grand Rapids, MI / The Intersection
18.09.19 US - Kansasville, WI / 1175 Sports Park & Eatery
19.09.19 US - ST.Louis , MO / Delmar Hall
20.09.19 US - Lombard, IL / Brauer House
22.09.19 US - Lexington, KY / Manchester Music Hall
25.09.19 US - New York, NY / Sony Hall
26.09.19 US - Harrisburg, PA / Club XL Live
27.09.19 US - Lynchburg, VA / Phase 2
29.09.19 US - Warrendale, PA / Jergel's Rhythm Grille
01.10.19 US - Atlanta, GA / Jergel's Rhythm Grille
03.10.19 US - Wichita, KS / The Wave Outdoor
05.10.19 US - Golden, CO / Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
06.10.19 US - Albuquerque, NM / Sunshine Theater
10.10.19 US - Ramona, CA / Ramona Mainstage
11.10.19 US - West Hollywood, CA / Whisky A Go Go
12.10.19 US - West Hollywood, CA / Whisky A Go Go
17.10.19 US - Roswell, NM / The Liberty
18.10.19 US - Oklahoma, OK / Diamond Ballroom
19.10.19 US - Waco, TX / The Backyard Bar Stage and Grill
20.10.19 US - Dallas, TX / Gas Monkey Bar N' Grill
22.10.19 US - Houston, TX / House Of Blues
23.10.19 US - San Antonio, TX / Aztec Theatre
24.10.19 US - Corpus Christi, TX / House Of Rock
25.10.19 US - Lafayette, LA / The District
26.10.19 US - Miramar Beach, FL / The Village Door Music Hall
30.10.19 US - Orlando, FL / Hard Rock Live
31.10.19 US - Savannah, GA / Victory North
01.11.19 US - Fort Myers, FL / The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon
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LINEUP
Kobra Paige - Vocals
Jasio Kulakowski - Guitars
Ronny Gutierrez - Guitars
Brad Kennedy - Bass
Marcus Lee - Drums
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Launched in 2008, Kobra And The Lotus is the lifeblood and passion of Canadian vocalist and songwriter Kobra Paige.
Following the 2010 debut Out of the Pit and self-titled Kobra and the Lotus in 2012, they garnered a nom in the category of “Best New Band” at the Metal Hammer “Golden Gods.” Over the course of High Priestess [2014] and the one-two punch of Prevail I [2017] and Prevail II [2018], the fivesome amassed over 20 million streams, a Billboard Top 40 track 'Light Me Up' and a nom for “Metal/Hard Album of the Year” at the 2019 JUNO Awards.
This was the first time a female rock artist had been nominated in that category. The band has attracted tastemaker praise from Revolver, Ultimate Guitar, and Metal Hammer who claimed, “that willingness to experiment will provide longevity.” KATL have shared stages with everyone from Kiss, Def Leppard, Judas Priest to Steel Panther, Buckcherry, and Slash in addition to showstopping festival appearances at Sonisphere, Download, Rock am Ring and Rock im Park, Hellfest, Wacken, and more.
In late 2018, the group retreated to producer Michael "Elvis" Baskette's [Alter Bridge, Linkin Park, Slash, Sevendust] Orlando studio and wrote an entire album “face-to-face.” This will be the band's 6th full length, studio album and is set to release in the fall of 2019. With their tireless work ethic and creative ambition, this album builds on the promise of the past as it positions the band for a focused, fresh, and fiery future at the forefront of modern rock.
DISCOGRAPHY
Out of the Pit - 2009
Kobra and the Lotus - 2012
High Priestess - 2014
Prevail I - 2017
Prevail II - 2018
Evolution - 2019