The Heathen Apostles Wacken Open Air Festival appearance can finally be announced, the band will be featured on Saturday August 4th at the Beergarden Stage. Wacken is a German hard rock festival that also leans toward country, bluegrass and the Old West. This year also features Danzig, Ghost and Stiff Little Fingers, check back for set time and more info. You can also purchase tickets HERE.
Photographer Alyson Camus got some great photos of the Heathen Apostles at their St. Paddy’s Day blow out at Maui Sugar Mill this past Saturday. The band thanks to all that came out, now back to recording Bloodgrass Vol. II!
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.
The Heathen Apostles, along with the Electric Children and Spencer Robinson & the Wolf Spiders, are appearing on St. Patrick’s Day, Saturday March 17th at the Maui Sugar Mill in Tarzana, Ca. Admission is FREE (2 drink minimum) and the show starts at 9pm, come on down for a night of Gothic Americana madness, along with a few surprises along the way. Visit the LIVE DATES, or click HERE for more info.
The Heathen Apostles will be appearing Saturday February 10th at the 2nd Hand Revival in Eagle Rock, Ca. It is an annual two-day gathering of artists, poets, craftsmen, tinkerers, makers and peddlers of vintage goods. It is free, and there is plenty of food and booze to be had.
The band’s good friends Speedbuggy will be appearing as a duo at around 5:00, Heathen Apostles are on at around 6:00. Click HERE for more info.
