Kissin' Dynamite set to release 'Ecstasy' via Metal Blade Records July 6th
It is a pure homage to the way of life called rock ‘n’ roll. Pure, meaning no-frills or undiluted, “Ecstasy” distils that feeling you only encounter if you, like the fivesome from Swabia, keep touring for several months throughout Europe, Japan and Ukraine, where you, in dearth of any alternative, sleep at airports or backstage in clubs, confronted with the real life of rock musicians apart from rosy L.A. dreamland. “You need neither reinvent the wheel nor convey multiple messages with your songs,” says drummer and main lyricist Andreas Schnitzer. “Catchy good-time hooksand enjoyable tunes full of passion – that’s our thing and the reason for the foundation of the group,”adds primary songwriter Hannes Braun. Saying the quintet goes back to the roots with their new full-length might seem paradoxical, yet it’s simply true.
In the course of their career, which started with a major deal and a European tour alongside U.D.O., leading them around half the world, they have seen and experienced more than some folks in their late fifties. Despite countless setbacks, their dedication to music has never waned, on the contrary: it has just become stronger through a whole book of curious, funny, outrageous and incredible stories. In short: These stories characterise the new record “Ecstasy”in their original form and are indeed being compiled into a book, written by Andreas Schnitzer. At the same time, the album, which continues on the umpolished, energetic path the band initially treaded, opens a new chapter. Produced by singer Hannes Braun, it is a return to major label glory through its release via Sony Columbia/Metalblade.
For the first time after multiple headlining tours, KISSIN’ DYNAMITE will again travel around as special guests in autumn, namely for POWERWOLF, who are currently breaking all records of success. KISSIN’ DYNAMITE are an absolute exception within Germany’s musical landscape and in some way the much-quoted breath of fresh air that’s often sadly missing.
