Heathen Apostles 2019 European Tour
The European tour went so well that the offers are starting to come in for the Heathen Apostles 2019 European Tour this coming Summer, contact Kurt De Bont at Rootstown Bookings for more info, or send him a lead to a venue in your town! Click HERE to contact him.
Heathen Apostles’ Paint the Stars Video Coming May 21st
The release date for the Heathen Apostles’ new music video Paint the Stars has been announced. The Jorge Jaramillo directed video will debut on Monday May 21st, it is the first video from the upcoming Bloodgrass Vol. II EP, out Friday May 25th on Ratchet Blade Records. Check back for video links and more info, and stay tuned for upcoming music videos from this release, and the upcoming Bloodgrass Vol. I & II, out this Summer on LP and CD.
Heathen Apostles Paint the Stars Music Video is a Wrap
The Heathen Apostles Paint the Stars music video has wrapped, it is the first video from the upcoming Bloodgrass Vol. II EP, out May 25th on Ratchet Blade Records. The video was directed by Colombian Filmmaker Jorge Jaramillo, and will debut shortly before the release of the BGVII EP. Check back for more info and links, in the meantime enjoy these great BTS shots taken on the set by Ana Sanchez.
Bloodgrass Vol. II Cover Art and Release Date
The Heathen Apostles are proud to release the cover art to the upcoming Bloodgrass Vol. II EP, the follow up to 2017’s Bloodgrass Vol. I. It will be released on May 25th on Ratchet Blade Records, and again the artwork will feature drawings by the multi-talented Stephanie Inagaki. Stephanie did the Appariton II drawing of Mather that graced the Vol. I cover, you can see more of her awesome work at her Miyu Decay website HERE. Also check back for more info and BTS photos of the upcoming Paint the Stars music video shoot.
Jorge Jaramillo to Direct “Paint the Stars” Video
The Heathen Apostles are collaborating with Colombian filmmaker Jorge Jaramillo on the music video for the upcoming single “Paint the Stars”. Jorge has long been on the cutting edge of film production and stereoscopic animation, and is a good friend of the band. You can see some of his work HERE.
“Paint the Stars” is the first offering the upcoming Bloodgrass Vol. II EP, due for release on May 25th on Ratchet Blade Records. Check back for the EP’s release date and more info on the “Paint the Stars” video shoot and release.
Jorge Jaramillo painting by Ana Sanchez
Heathen Apostles Bloodgrass Vol. II Recording Under Way
Recording has begun on the Heathen Apostles Bloodgrass Vol. II, the follow up EP to Bloodgrass Vol. I, which was released in December of 2017 on Ratchet Blade Records. The five song EP will contain the Heathen Apostles’ unique blend of American roots music (bluegrass, country and blues) and dark, gothic tendencies. The band’s Chopper Franklin will again be producing the album, and filming of the music video for the lead single Deadly Nightshade (the song appearing in the video snippet below) will begin shortly. Check back for the release date and more info.
Heathen Apostles on New Gothic Western Site
The Heathen Apostles have been featured on the new Gothic Western site GothicWestern.com, a new collective dedicated to all Gothic Western and Southern Gothic. Check out the write up, then peruse all the features, they have articles on music, movies & TV, fashion, art and lifestyle, all relating to everything Gothic Western. To visit the site and see the article click HERE.
Heathen Apostles ‘Summertime’ Debuts Today
The Heathen Apostles ‘Summertime’ audio video has debuted , it’s the first song from their upcoming Bloodgrass Vol. I EP, out Friday December 15th on Ratchet Blade Records. The Gershwin classic was produced by Chopper Franklin, and the band has begun shooting the first music video for the EP. Check back for more news and links.
Heathen Apostles Booking European Tour 2018
The Heathen Apostles European tour for Summer 2018 is now being booked, the band is working with Kurt De Bont of Rootstown Bookings in Belgium. Dates are filling up fast, to book the band contact Kurt HERE.
Many Thanks to Violinist Benedikt Brydern
The Heathen Apostles would like to thank the amazing Benedikt Brydern for filling in on violin at the recent Viper Room show, and thanks to all that made it out, the band had a blast. They will now be heading back into the studio to finish recording their upcoming Bloodgrass EP, check back for the release date and more info.
Viper Room photo by Marshall Watson
“Wild Witch of the West” Video to Feature Mather
The new Phantom of the Black Hills music video for Wild Witch of the West features the Heathen Apostles’ Mather Louth, who also sang on the song. The video debuts Friday August 11th and the album Scalped releases on August 25th on Ratchet Blade Records. Check back for links and more details.
Mather and Phantom of the Black Hills Collaboration
The Heathen Apostles’ Mather Louth is singing on the new Phantom of the Black Hills album Scalped, out soon on Ratchet Blade Records. She sings on Wild Witch of the West, the first single from the record and will also appear in the music video. Chopper Franklin is producing, check back for more details, including the release date.
Heathen Apostles in Clutch Magazine Spread
The Heathen Apostles appearance at the 2nd Hand Revival was featured in the Japanese lifestyle magazine Clutch Japan. The 2nd Hand Revival is held annually at Runabout Clothing in Eagle Rock, Ca.
The Passing of “Misery & Gin” Video Star Luz
Luz, who was one of the actors in the Heathen Apostles’ Misery & Gin music video, passed away on November 18th. Here are comments from Mather and Chopper:
Mather: Completely in shock…rest in peace, talented and gentle soul. I will never forget how much you said you loved our version of Misery and Gin, and how it made you cry….I am crying for you now. Thank you for giving us your artistry- this video will seek to offer you a small sense of immortality.
Chopper: Just lost a good friend, Luz starred in the last Heathen Apostles video and nailed two parts like they were nothing. Good bye my man…
Video Shoot For “Albatross” Single
The video shoot for the promo video for the upcoming Heathen Apostles single Albatross is under way, it is being shot in sea caves up the California coast and also features underwater video shot in Hollywood, Ca. The Albatross single will be out on Friday December 9th on Ratchet Blade Records.
Mather Louth Underwater Photo Session
Mather did an underwater photo session with the world renown and award winning photographer Cheryl Walsh. MUA by Alta DeKoven, with skirt and ribcage by Mather Louth Couture and cherub crown by the exquisite Fiori Couture. Mather will be shooting video footage to be included in the next Heathen Apostles video in October. Click on the photos to view larger.
“Requiem For A Remix” CD In Stores Today
Today is the day for the brick and mortar release of the Heathen Apostles’ remix album Requiem For A Remix, featuring remixes by Chopper Franklin, Almighty Watching and the Phantom of the Black Hills. Check back for more details, you can listen to Requiem For A Remix HERE.
Promo Video Shoot For “Misery and Gin”
The Heathen Apostles shot the footage for an upcoming promo video short for their upcoming EP Misery and Gin. It was shot in 110 degree heat in Palmdale, Ca. by Lawrence Drayton and will be released shortly. The band will be shooting the full length music video beginning June 27th and the Misery and Gin EP will be released on July 22nd on Ratchet Blade Records. Check back for more details.
“Requiem For A Remix” In Stores 8/5/16
The new Heathen Apostles remix album Requiem For A Remix will be in stores worldwide on August 5th. It is on Ratchet Blade Records and is distributed by Nail Distribution and will feature different cover art than the “DJ Only” version available now online (you can preview and order that version HERE). New photos were take for the release by Holly West, one of them is posted below.
“Requiem For A Remix” Release Weekend A Wrap
The release weekend for the new Heathen Apostles remix album Requiem For A Remix went insanely well as was hoped. Thursday saw the release of the Requiem promo video (watch it HERE), Friday evening included an appearance on 88.9 KXLU’s Stella Stray Pop show followed by a visit to DJ Meikee Magnetic at The Happy Haus night. The weekend capped off with the Heathens playing Bar Sinister in Hollywood, thanks to all that tuned in, rocked out and have been supporting the Heathen Apostles throughout the years. You can preview and purchase Requiem For A Remix HERE.
Heathen Apostles at Bar Sinister by Kim Arbolante
Mather Louth & Chopper Franklin on 88.9 KXLU 4-8-16 by Stella
Chopper Franklin Featured In New Coffee Table Book
Chopper is featured in the new juicing book by Jyrki 69 (the book is in Finnish!), here’s the original post on the 69 Cats website:
Jyrki 69 on his new coffee table book, available December 18th worldwide:
“HERE IT IS! THE STORY OF THE 69 CATS AND HOW I LEARNED TO SURVIVE IN THE NIGHT WITH CHOPPER & DANNY – by starting to make veggie juices! This is the coolest coffee table book you’ll need this year – features cool photos of The 69 Cats as well as their favorite juicing recipes. Photography by Ville Juurikkala. Order it a signed copy from the link below!”
“Here we come baby and you’d better run
We’re the green fuz”,
Jyrki
You can order a signed copy of the book by clicking HERE.
“Fire to the Fuse” Streaming In It’s Entirety
The new Heathen Apostles album Fire to the Fuse is streaming from now until it’s release on Halloween on Ratchet Blade Records, check it out and if you dig it order the presale and have it before anyone else! Click HERE to listen.
“Fire To The Fuse” Cover Art Revealed
The cover art to the upcoming Heathen Apostles album Fire To The Fuse has been released, it was shot by David Moore at Wonderland Studios OC. Fire To The Fuse was produced by Chopper Franklin and will be out Halloween day on Ratchet Blade Records. It will also stream in it’s entirety here on HeathenApostles.com starting on Monday October 26th until it’s release day!
New Vince Ray T Shirt Design Is In
The brand new Vince Ray Heathen Apostles T Shirt is available now, get this great design of a snake-haired Mather surrounded by the skull-headed band before they run out! You also get a free download, check it out HERE.
