Piston are pleased to announce the release of their new single “Let Us Rise” on Friday 14th August 2020 which will be available on all digital music platforms including Spotify, iTunes and Apple Music. The single is remixed by James Curtis-Thomas (Aaron Buchanan) via http://hyperurl.co/LetUsRisePiston.
The new single follows the recent news of Piston’s rescheduled UK tour with Bad Touch that will start on Wednesday April 7th, 2021 at The Waterfront in Norwich. Tickets are available from – www.badtouchrocks.co.uk/gigs-tours.
Piston are a British five-piece rock ‘n’ roll band made up of four members from the Midlands greased with a vocal roar from the south; which, when put together and fired up, produce a no-nonsense sound not to be reckoned with. Their debut album was originally released in September 2019 to across-the-board rave reviews. In 2020, they supported The Cult and Glenn Hughes on their UK tours.
Lead singer, Rob Angelico opens up about ‘Let Us Rise’ – “As humans we all have to progress, and we can deal with anything together. We need to show love right now more than ever. The only race that matters is humanity. Let’s rise, come together, and become one. I’m excited to play this live and thank you for all of your support – you are awesome!”
Adds Piston’s guitarist, Jack Edwards – “I’m super excited to release this song! We had it completely re-mixed and mastered to bring a new life into the track. It’s a different take to what is on the album – it’s almost like the evil twin! The world’s a crazy place right now… ‘Let Us Rise’ – let’s come together and overcome this pandemic.”
“2019 was an incredible year for Piston,” says guitarist Jack Edwards. “2021 is proving to be a busy year for us including tons of festival appearances and shows.”
The album is a rock n’ roll rollercoaster ride treading the fine line between chaos and radio friendly rebellious rock. It’s got the guitar spirit of the Cult and the hi-octane energy of the Foo Fighters.
Piston’s debut album is the embodiment of hard work for the boys, having recorded one album already and choosing to scrap it all and start again in the pursuit of finding their true authentic. The debut platter tips its hat to different genres as it progresses, but never strays too far from the path its intended to go down, it shows diversity, power and confidence from the first contact between stick and drum right until the last chord has been struck.
RESCHEDULED APRIL 2021 UK TOUR
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS “PISTON”
Plus local supports
Ticket via www.badtouchrocks.co.uk/gigs-tours
Norwich, The Waterfront Studio
Wednesday 7 April 2021
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The Waterfront, 139-141 King St, Norwich, NR1 1QH
https://thewaterfrontstudio.ticketabc.com
Newcastle, The Cluny
Thursday 8 April 2021
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36 Lime St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 2PQ
https://thecluny.com
Glasgow, King Tut’s
Friday 9 April 2021
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272A St Vincent St, Glasgow, G2 5RL
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Dundee, Beat Generator
Saturday 10 April 2021
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70 N Lindsay St, Dundee, DD1 1PS
www.beatgenerator.co.uk
Manchester, The Bread Shed
Monday 12 April 2021
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126 Grosvenor St, Manchester, M1 7HL
www.bread-shed.co.uk/manchester
Leeds, The Key Club
Tuesday 13 April 2021
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66 Merrion St, Leeds, LS2 8LW
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London, O2 Academy Islington 2
Wednesday 14 April 2021
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16 Parkfield St, The Angel, London, N1 0PS
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Wolverhampton, KK’s Steel Mill
Thursday 15 April 2021
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Starworks Warehouse, Frederick St, WV2 4DU
www.kkssteelmill.co.uk
Nottingham, The Bodega
Friday 16 April 2021
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23 Pelham St, Nottingham, NG1 2ED
www.bodeganottingham.com
Southampton, The Joiners
Sunday 18 April 2021
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141 St Mary St, Southampton, SO14 1NS
https://joiners.vticket.co.uk
Cardiff, Clwb Ifor Bach
Monday 19 April 2021
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11 Womanby St, Cardiff, CF10 1BR
https://clwb.net
Newport, The Patriot
Tuesday 20 April 2021
Main St, Crumlin, Newport, NP11 4PT
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Exeter, The Cavern
Wednesday 21 April 2021
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83-84 Queen St, Exeter, EX4 3RP
Buckley, The Tivoli
Friday 23 April 2021
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Brunswick Rd, Buckley, CH7 2EF
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PISTON – BIOGRAPHY
Piston’s ‘Rainmaker’ was A listed on Planet Rock (UK’s #1 rock station). ‘Rainmaker’ was exclusively premiered online by Classic Rock Magazine and Louder Sound.
Piston’s ‘One More Day’ was officially playlisted on Planet Rock and BBC Radio 2’s rock show hosted by Johnnie Walker. Following the release, Planet Rock made Piston their ‘Ones To Watch’ for upcoming rock acts.
Piston released their highly anticipated debut album in 2019 and received publicity from various magazines including Classic Rock, Planet Rock, HRH, Powerplay, Fireworks and Black Velvet, plus over 100 music websites.
Piston’s Jack Edwards had a six-page interview in Total Guitar Magazine. The feature saw Edwards pair up with The Cult’s Billy Duffy to discuss all things Gretsch and how Duffy once inspired him to pick up the guitar. Total Guitar published a feature with Jack titled ‘Ones To Watch’. Music Radar nominated Jack Edwards and Luke Allatt of Piston for ‘Best New Guitarist’ 2019. Both guitarists were voted #3 in Music Radar’s ‘Best New Guitarists In The World Right Now’.
Piston completed co-headline tours with Collateral and the Planet Rock Roadstars in September 2019. In October 2019, Piston were announced as special guests on The Cult’s Sonic Temple 30th Anniversary UK Tour. Piston then went on to play UK shows with Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons. In November 2019, Piston toured as special guests to Glenn Hughes on his ‘Performs Classic Deep Purple Live’ tour.
Piston’s electrifying cover of Slade’s 1972 anthem ‘Mama Weer All Crazee Now’ was premiered by Planet Rock with the official music video featuring cameos from new rock bands Bad Touch, Collateral, Gorilla Riot and more. The track was later played on BBC Introducing West Midlands.
Piston are confirmed as special guests on Thunder’s show at Birmingham Resorts World Arena on Friday 20th November 2020 and are special guests on Bad Touch’s rescheduled April 2021 UK tour.
