Articles by "Dead Girls Academy"
DEAD GIRLS ACADEMY DELIVER NEW VIDEO FOR “ADDICTED TO YOUR HEART”
DEAD GIRLS ACADEMY have delivered their second video from the record, the visually arousing and haunting “Addicted To Your Heart.” Viewer discretion is advised. Check it right HERE.
Dead Girls Academy Releases New Song "Addicted To Your Heart"
Las Vegas rockers DEAD GIRLS ACADEMY is finally delivering their anticipated sophomore album, Doves In Glass Houses. The 11-track collection will be released worldwide on all digital platforms on October 30th. Today the band debuts the second track from the album, the bone-chilling “Addicted To Your Heart.” Check out the track right HERE.
DEAD GIRLS ACADEMY ANNOUNCE "THE CRUEL SUMMER TOUR"
Los Angeles’ DEAD GIRLS ACADEMY announce their summer plans with ‘The Cruel Summer Tour,’ kicking off July 20 as part of Edgefest in Jackpot, NV, and making their return to Canada before wrapping up with a hometown show at the Whiskey A Go Go August 18. Joining the tour will be Alive In Barcelona and Clio Cadence. Check out the dates below.
TOUR DATES:
JULY
20 - Jackpot, NV - Edgefest 2019
21 - Grand Junction, CO @ Mesa Theater
25 - Detroit, MI @ Diesel Concert Lounge
26 - Rochester, NY @ Montage Music Hall
27 - Scranton, PA @ Finnegan’s
28 - Philadelphia, PA @ Voltage Lounge
29 - Brooklyn, NY @ Gold Sounds
30 - Boston, MA @ Middle East
AUGUST
1 - Montreal, QC @ Piranha Bar
2 - Ottawa, QC @ Brass Monkey
4 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Smiling Moose
6 - Newport, KY @ Thompson House
7 - Clarksville, TN @ The Warehouse
9 - Margate, FL @ O’Malley’s
11 - Winter Park, FL @ Haven Lounge
15 - Houston, TX @ Scout Bar
18 - Los Angeles, CA @ Whiskey A Go Go
DEAD GIRLS ACADEMY DEBUT “CANNIBAL” VIDEO
Los Angeles rockers DEAD GIRLS ACADEMY and Kerrang! Magazine are premiering the captivatingly cinematic and haunting music video for the crowd favorite hit ‘Cannibal,’ from the band’s debut album "Alchemy", available everywhere now. Check it out right HERE.
FROM ASHES TO NEW ANNOUNCE THE FUTURE IS NOW HEADLINE TOUR
From Ashes to New have announced headlining tour dates, adding to their extensive fall schedule. The 16-date headline run will feature support from Badflower, Dead Girls Academy, and Killakoi. Pre-sale tickets with VIP packages are available now at FATN.soundrink.com. Check out the dates below.
TOUR DATES:
With Stone Sour
9/3 Council Bluffs, IA - Westfair Amphitheater
9/15 Raleigh, NC - The Ritz
Headlining Dates
9/16 Spartanburg, SC - Ground Zero
9/17 Huntsville, AL - Sidetracks
9/19 Tampa, FL - The Orpheum
9/20 Destin, FL - Club LA
9/25 Columbia, MO - The Blue Note
9/27 Ringle, WI - Q & Z Expo Center
9/28 Bloomington, IL - Castle Theatre
9/30 Ft. Wayne, IN - Piere’s
10/2 Joliet, IL - The Forge
10/3 Belvidere, IL - The Apollo Theatre
10/4 Detroit, MI - Shelter
10/9 Watertown, NY - Exhibition Hall
10/10 Rochester, NY - Montage Music Hall
10/11 Sturgis, MI - Nikki's
10/12 Madison, WI - High Noon Saloon
10/14 Springfield, MO - The Complex
With Papa Roach
10/16 Austin, TX - ACL Live
10/17 Lubbock, TX - Lonestar Amphitheater
10/19 Arlington, TX - Texas Live!
10/20 El Paso, TX - Speaking Rock
Festival Dates
9/22 San Antonio, TX - River City Rockfest
9/29 Louisville, KY - Louder Than Life
10/6 Camden, NJ - Rock Allegiance
With Five Finger Death Punch, Breaking Benjamin, Bad Wolves & In Flames
*with Bad Wolves ^with In Flames
11/6 Wichita, KS - INTRUST Bank Arena*
11/7 Colorado Springs, CO - Broadmoor World Arena*
11/10 Phoenix, AZ - Ak-Chin Pavilion*
11/12 Fresno, CA - Save Mart Center*
11/13 Sacramento, CA- Golden 1 Center*
11/15 Portland, OR - Veterans Memorial Coliseum*
11/17 Bozeman, MT - Brick Breedan Fieldhouse*
11/20 Minneapolis, MN - Target Center*
11/21 Lincoln, NE - Pinnacle Bank Arena*
/11/23 Sioux Falls, SD - Denny Sanford Premier Center*
11/24 Green Bay, WI - Resch Center*
11/26 Grand Rapids, MI - Van Andel Arena*
11/27 Cedar Rapids, IA - US Cellular Center
11/29 Oklahoma City, OK - Chesapeake Energy Arena^
12/1 North Little Rock, AK - Verizon Arena^
12/3 Biloxi, MS - Mississippi Coast Coliseum^
12/7 Fayetteville, NC - Crown Coliseum^
12/8 Huntington, WV - Big Sandy Superstore Arena^
12/10 Albany, NY - Times Union Center^
12/11 Portland, ME - Cross Insurance Arena^
DEAD GIRLS ACADEMY ANNOUNCES NEW TOUR WITH ADELITA'S WAY
Dead Girls Academy has announced a summer tour joining Adelita's Way! Check out the dates below.
TOUR DATES:
17 WARRRENDALE, PA @ Jergels
18 PHILADELPHIA, PA @ The Foundry @ The Fillmore
19 STANHOPE, NJ @ Stanhope House
20 PROVIDENCE, RI @ Fete Music Lounge
21 ROCHESTER, NY @ Montage Music Hall
23 ALGONA, IA @ Lifer’s
24 DUNDEE, IL @ Rochaus
27 SPOKANE, WA @ The Viking
28 JEROME, ID @ Diamondz Event Center
29 RENO, NV @ Jub-Jub’s
Dead Girls Academy - Alchemy
Where to begin with a character like Michael Orlando, oh wait that's not right. Michael Vampire! That is at least, how some recall him as he once was at least. For there was a time, several years ago, where Michael Vampire Orlando would be of the Vampire craze that broke out due to some films of the particular subject. Then other mediums followed suit, including music i.e. Vampires Everywhere! the first of many acts formed by Michael Vampire then and to this day except now he be called Michael Orlando instead. After the combustion of Vampires Everywhere, releasing three albums "Kiss the Sun Goodbye" (2011), "Hellbound and Heartless" (2012), and "Ritual" (2016), another band would form this one being entirely different calling themselves The Killing Lights. They too also releasing something or other, a "Self-Titled" EP release, with an assortment of singles and video releases as well. But then some time was spent, Michael would then fade away yet again causing this other band to cease to exist. Whilst two of Michael's bands were buried for now, he would start a whole new band once more, this one being called Dead Girls Academy.
Now if this band has any connection to his previous bands is unknowing. But the back story behind this band is pure and simple really. Michael Orlando had lived a life, experienced what it had to offer, then had an accident occur where he briefly died. Then over the years, his one source of inspiration of being given a second chance would happen. His support of his best friend musician Ronnie Radke formerly vocalist of Escape The Fate once a upon a time, now Falling In Reverse, would set out to assemble a band of rockers that would be like minded and that is how Dead Girls Academy would be born.
Move forward the band would write and record an album that would be titled "Alchemy", releasing from it a few singles, including first single "I'll Find A Way", and follow-up single "No Way Out", with another track "Everything" released sometime later on. This trio of singles though brought on a differing presents to the known musician that is Michael Orlando now.
Like his previous bands, Dead Girls Academy fell into a rock n' roll category of its own doing. Not being metal or rock but just rock based. Think more like The Killing Lights styling except the Dead Girls Academy being more hyped up, upbeat, and catchier. Michael's vocalization being fierce, his classic screaming antics being present just as they were previously. Except here they just sound more define, solid, and brings the music together as a whole.
Other tracks from the "Alchemy" release like "Medicine", "Forever", "I Can't Feel A Thing", and "Too Late", among the rest, really expose the reality of what is to come from this little band that could. These tracks bringing forth not just the rock n' roll style of what was said, but some older styling's as well, such as punk, pop rock, and even hard rock and some metal. Think along the lines of the bass lines being heaviness and drum beats adding more structure, guitar riffs being killer with solos being just as giving, while vocals just become hungry and powerful through and through.
The rest of the album is a lot like the rest mentioned, if hard rocking heaviness is what you aim to hear, then this act may be it for you. It may be similar to what Michael Orlando had done before, except this is the here and now. Will Dead Girls Academy succeed where those other bands could not do so. Only time will tell for certain, but for now, enjoy the ride as you see it fit. "Alchemy", is the shot of what to be expected from an act such as the Dead Girls Academy, an act with a future yet to be determined.
DEAD GIRLS ACADEMY ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM, RELEASES NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO FOR "NO WAY OUT"
Los Angeles rockers DEAD GIRLS ACADEMY have premiered the pulsing, captivatingly cinematic, anthem inducing new music video for "No Way Out" from their debut full-length album, "Alchemy". "Alchemy", was written and produced by Ronnie Radke of Falling In Reverse and mixed and mastered by Michael "Elvis" Baskette (Trivium, Sevendust, Alter Bridge). This video proves that in your face, pissed off, rebellious, rock music is alive and well in 2018 and still breaking the rules. Accompanying the video, the band shares details behind the album, track listing and additional tour dates.
"Alchemy was a labor of love eighteen months in the making and we cannot wait to get it out to you all," explains front-man Michael Orlando. "Our goal is for people to understand that this grew from genuine experience, that this isn’t some paint-by-numbers rock and roll nonsense. DEAD GIRLS ACADEMY plan to bring back that spirit of danger that’s missing in rock & roll today. We went into the studio with the intention of creating something organic and came out with a monster of an album. These songs express our raw emotion and show the power of DEAD GIRLS ACADEMY’s determination to become one of the world’s top rock bands today."
DEAD GIRLS ACADEMY skillfully inject elements of classic metal like Motley Crue while reinvigorating hard rock to wider audiences, allied with peers like Avenged Sevenfold and Black Veil Brides. Orlando’s kill or be killed real-life story is enough to make you a believer. Here’s a guy, a rebel who grew up in Sunset Strip-era Los Angeles, started a band, got a record deal, toured endlessly and lived rock & roll day in and day out - then a highway bus accident while on the road and his 20-something life is ruined. Michael Orlando almost died. In fact he DID die briefly.Throughout three grueling years of reconstructive surgery and rehabilitation, Michael’s one source of inspiration was that dream of a second chance. With the support of best-friend Ronnie Radke, the two set out to assemble a scorching band of like-minded rockers and DEAD GIRLS ACADEMY was born.
"Jealousy is rampant in Hollywood," preludes Orlando when asked about the meaning behind the video. "I was addicted to toxic relationships and as a result I tend to attract toxic women that are easily envious. The "No Way Out" video is meant to take you on a journey through my mindset during one of these relationships. You see our lead antagonist bluntly cheating on me, verbally abusing me and basically torturing me all around. As for the manipulation and jealousy, my favorite scene comes when she floats with her red cloak and her easily influenced followers spit blood on command. The end of the video is meant to show that perpetuating madness that was my life for so long, it gave me straight chills watching it! The true story is I clawed and fought like hell to keep the relationship together but in the end I was dumped on Valentine’s Day with nothing but a chair in an empty apartment."
Check out the video HERE.
"Alchemy" pre-order packages feature all new merchandise, limited-edition colored vinyl and include an instant download of "No Way Out" and "I’ll Find A Way." Pre-orders available HERE.
TRACKLISTING:
1. Medicin
2. Forever
3. No Way out
4. I Can’t Feel A Thing
5. Everything
6. Today’s Too Late
7. I’ll Find A Way
8. Conversations
9. Devil On My Shoulder
10. Cannibal
11. Far Away
DEAD GIRLS ACADEMY kicked of 2018 with a full European tour supporting Falling In Reverse and next week the band lands in Orlando, FL to perform at the 25th annual Earthday Birthday, presented by WJRR. "I lived in Florida for a long time and it’s a great homecoming to be playing such a prestigious fest with giants like Three Days Grace, Seether and Bush. I love the adrenaline that comes with big crowds and the rush of turning people onto our music. We will be bringing a high impact live show and have been waiting to unleash DEAD GIRLS ACADEMY to US audiences for over a year!"
TOUR DATES:
April 21 - Orlando, FL @ Central Florida Fairgrounds - WJRR Earthday Birthday (with Bush and more)
May 17 - Peoria, IL @ Riverfront Festival Park - WIXO Spring Fling (with Stone Temple Pilots and more)
May 26 - Pryor, OK @ Rocklahoma (with Godsmack, Ghost, Vince Neil and more)
June 21 - Pomona, CA @ Fairplex (Warped Tour)
June 22 - San Diego, CA @ SDCCU Stadium (Warped Tour)
June 23 - Mountain View, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheater (Warped Tour)
June 24 - Ventura, CA @ County Fairgrounds (Warped Tour)
June 28 - Phoenix, AZ @ Ak-Chin Pavilion (Warped Tour)
June 29 - Las Vegas, NV @ DLVEC (Warped Tour)
June 30 - West Valley City, UT @ USANA Amphitheatre (Warped Tour)
July 1 - Denver, CO @ Pepsi Center (Warped Tour)
July 3 - Maryland Heights, MO @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre (Warped Tour)
July 5 - Bonner Springs, KS @ Providence Amphitheater (Warped Tour)
July 6 - Dallas, TX @ Starplex Pavilion (Warped Tour)
July 7 - San Antonio, TX @ AT&T Center (Warped Tour)
July 8 - Houston, TX @ NRG Park (Warped Tour)
July 12 - Cadott, WI @ Rockfest (with Disturbed, Incubus and more)
July 14 - Mansfield, OH @ INKcarceration Festival (with Bush, Living Colour and more)
Dead Girls Academy Gets Signed and Releases New Song and Video for "I'll Find A Way"
Victory Records is proud to announce the signing of Los Angeles rock outfit DEAD GIRLS ACADEMY. Ring leader and frontman Michael Orlando sheds his skin for the first time since the demise of his former outfits, Vampires Everywhere and The Killing Lights, with the debut song and video “I'll Find A Way.” Seen through the eyes of an irredeemable soul, the video provokes an underlying acknowledgment about the obligation of revenge and the division of ones self. This winter will see the inauguration of rock's newest institution, DEAD GIRLS ACADEMY.
“I am excited to announce my band DEAD GIRLS ACADEMY has signed to Victory Records! They are responsible for some of my favorite bands and I'm beyond stoked to be part of the family.” Looking into the future, Orlando adds, “There is so much excitement and positivity exploding from the staff at Victory, and I feel very lucky to have this team behind me. This union came about organically and I love that we all want to push the boundaries to make DEAD GIRLS ACADEMY a success. I'm beyond excited for the road ahead and to show the world DEAD GIRLS ACADEMY.”
With its all-too-real violence and expose of human frailty, Orlando expands on the track, “When Ronnie (Radke, Falling In Reverse) and I sat down to write ‘I’ll Find A Way,’ we were pretty adamant on stating truths. We wanted lyrics that would hit home and tell this story about conquering your inner demons. The voices in your head are pushing one way, and your heart is pushing the other - riding the line between right and wrong. I'm hoping this story, this song will give hope. The cure to happiness is inside us and we must not give up without a fight.”In 2016, when the curtains closed on his former band Vampires Everywhere, prior that 2015 saw the end of The Killing Lights, Orlando sought out other avenues for his new musical vision. “I’ve had this name on the tip of my tongue for a few years,” admits Orlando,” and I’ve always been on the darker side of things in rock & roll. This name fits the sound and overall image of DEAD GIRLS ACADEMY. Split personalities, fake friends, hangers-on, social-climbing and attention-hunting whores are all ingredients I wanted to exploit with this project. I called together Ronnie and our friend Elvis Baskette (Slash, Sevendust) and we started arranging songs and melodies. Living in Hollywood, there are so many fucked up things I’ve seen, the stories in my head, I could write six novels about them all. But that’s what breeds the creative juice and you will believe me once you hear DEAD GIRLS ACADEMY.”
DEAD GIRLS ACADEMY wasted no time and began 2017 by supporting The End Is Here Tour, featuring Falling In Reverse, Motionless In White and Issues. The band quickly caught the attention of Victory Records and was signed in mere days. With their kinetic energy and momentum in overdrive, DEAD GIRLS ACADEMY is ready to let the world know they are here.
Check out the new song turned single made into video right HERE.
Dead Girls Academy Launches Merch Store!
Dead Girls Academy the new band formed by former frontman Michael Vampire of Vampires Everywhere and The Killing Lights, has launched a merchandise store. Go pick up some items over HERE.
Falling In Reverse Announces "The Dead Is Here Tour"
Falling In Reverse will be heading on a headlining run called "The End Is Here Tour" with ISSUES, Motionless In White and special guests dangerkids and Dead Girls Academy! Be sure to find out where and when at the official website theendisheretour.com.
Vampires Everywhere Disbands Again, Frontman Launches New Band
Vampires Everywhere! formed in 2009, releasing an EP "Lost in the Shaodws" (2010) as well as two full-length albums "Kiss the Sun Goodbye" (2011) and "Hellbound and Heartless" (2012). Doing countless touring and playing shows the band disbanded in 2013. Some time went bye and so did the band to reform in 2015 going on to release a third full-length album "Ritual" (2016).
After reforming playing a number of shows and a tour the band would again disband in the fall of 2016. Frontman vocalist Michael Vampire posted the following message upon his Twitter and Facebook page saying "Vampires Everywhere has disbanded.It was a great 6 yrs!I had a great time meeting all of u! Follow my new band on instagram DeadGirlsAcademy".
Dead Girls Academy is the new project formed by the frontman Michael Vampire. RIP's to previous projects by Michael Vampire, Vampires Everywhere! (2016), The Killing Lights (2014).