NEWS
01.01.14 'INCARNATE' - PANIC ROOM's 4th album is now available to pre-order
... & the band are hosting a very special ALBUM LAUNCH event!!!
The new PANIC ROOM album 'INCARNATE' will be released on 10th March 2014 - but you can get hold of a copy 2-3 weeks before by pre-ordering from the Panic Room shop...
featuring...
VELOCITY | START THE SOUND | INCARNATE | NOTHING NEW | WATERFALL
INTO TEMPTATION | ALL THAT WE ARE | SEARCHING | CLOSE THE DOOR | DUST
(See the PROMO video of the new album HERE)
Featuring ten breathtaking and original new tracks, from the rocking riffs of 'Velocity' through the bluesy 'All That We Are' to the closing tour de force of 'Dust', INCARNATE sees Panic Room moving up a gear and exploring new musical territory across their new album. New influences abound in this typically eclectic collection of songs that sees a further developing maturity in Anne-Marie Helder's lyrics and song-writing... and her vocal performances are truly spell-binding. With guitarist Adam O'Sullivan adding new flavours to the Panic Room sound and the rock solid rhythm section of Gavin Griffiths (Fish) and Yatim Halimi (British Guitar Academy All Star Band) tying everything together, this is an album of masterful musicianship that, once heard, will stay with you...
'Incarnate' will hook you from its very first breath... and open up a new world of beauty, power, depth and imagination. As the title track says : "the sunrise is an omen.. of a truth we may find". 'Incarnate' is a journey from the darkest to the most euphoric of human emotions - all envisaged through the burning musical heart which Panic Room always wear on their sleeve.The songs within this new creation are seeking to explore many themes... New beginnings, new travels, love, obsession, loss and fear; and the sense that even in our most broken moments, there is a bigger world outside which will humble us, and bring us back to inspiration.
PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY OF 'INCARNATE' HERE
featuring...
VELOCITY | START THE SOUND | INCARNATE | NOTHING NEW | WATERFALL
INTO TEMPTATION | ALL THAT WE ARE | SEARCHING | CLOSE THE DOOR | DUST
(See the PROMO video of the new album HERE)
Featuring ten breathtaking and original new tracks, from the rocking riffs of 'Velocity' through the bluesy 'All That We Are' to the closing tour de force of 'Dust', INCARNATE sees Panic Room moving up a gear and exploring new musical territory across their new album. New influences abound in this typically eclectic collection of songs that sees a further developing maturity in Anne-Marie Helder's lyrics and song-writing... and her vocal performances are truly spell-binding. With guitarist Adam O'Sullivan adding new flavours to the Panic Room sound and the rock solid rhythm section of Gavin Griffiths (Fish) and Yatim Halimi (British Guitar Academy All Star Band) tying everything together, this is an album of masterful musicianship that, once heard, will stay with you...
'Incarnate' will hook you from its very first breath... and open up a new world of beauty, power, depth and imagination. As the title track says : "the sunrise is an omen.. of a truth we may find". 'Incarnate' is a journey from the darkest to the most euphoric of human emotions - all envisaged through the burning musical heart which Panic Room always wear on their sleeve.The songs within this new creation are seeking to explore many themes... New beginnings, new travels, love, obsession, loss and fear; and the sense that even in our most broken moments, there is a bigger world outside which will humble us, and bring us back to inspiration.
PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY OF 'INCARNATE' HERE
OR... if you want a really special introduction to 'INCARNATE', PANIC ROOM are holding an exclusive Album Launch Event at the GATE Arts Centre in Cardiif - tickets are strictly limited to 100 and attendees will get to spend a very special evening with the band. All attendees will get a copy of the album, an exclusive album launch T-shirt to commemorate the event and an art print of the cover.
The seating will be round-table cabaret style with everyone getting their 1st drink included in the price as well as some nibbles to munch. PANIC ROOM will play an exclusive acoustic set to start the evening off, with new arrangements of songs from across their career as well as a few songs from the new album... after a break 'INCARNATE' will be played in its entirety through the venue's PA system. The band will be happy to chat and sign copies of the album at the end of the evening.
ORDER YOUR TICKETS FOR THE 'INCARNATE' ALBUM LAUNCH HERE!
The seating will be round-table cabaret style with everyone getting their 1st drink included in the price as well as some nibbles to munch. PANIC ROOM will play an exclusive acoustic set to start the evening off, with new arrangements of songs from across their career as well as a few songs from the new album... after a break 'INCARNATE' will be played in its entirety through the venue's PA system. The band will be happy to chat and sign copies of the album at the end of the evening.
ORDER YOUR TICKETS FOR THE 'INCARNATE' ALBUM LAUNCH HERE!
07.08.13 'HELLO!' FROM THE STUDIO... and A BIG *WELCOME* TO ADAM O'SULLIVAN !!!
Adam O'Sullivan
PANIC ROOM are in the studio today, busy setting our gear up ready to start recording the new album!
This is Day 1, and we'll be recording for a total of 25 days, over the next 2 months.
So! You've all been asking, and waiting patiently... but we are now very happy to announce that for this album, we welcome on lead guitar a fantastic musician by the name of Adam O'Sullivan !!!
Many of us at Panic Room HQ have known Adam for a few years now, because he and his family are well known for being highly-respected musicians in South Wales. Gav & Yatim have even played many times with his father Paddy O'Sullivan's band! (Buttonsville)
For a few years, Adam was away in London studying music at university, honing his many talents.
So our paths didn't cross for a little while... But back in Wales now, Adam is a hidden gem who we realised could be absolutely perfect for our future together.
After spending a long time debating our options this year, we realised that we really needed someone local to us (in South Wales) to work together on future Panic Room music.
We were very lucky - and incredibly grateful - to be joined by Pete Harwood on lead guitar duties this Spring and Summer 2013, as his awesome skills and boundless energy meant we could continue onwards & upwards at a time when we could easily have faltered (after the departure of our founding guitarist, Paul Davies).
But Pete also has his own band, Morpheus Rising - and having recently been signed to a US label themselves, and due to record / release a brand new album this Autumn, he has a huge amount on his hands already! And some great success on the way, which he and the band truly deserve.
Pete will always be a part of our close Panic Room family, and we're sure to work with him and the Morpheus Rising guys on future projects / tours!
But now, as we focus in on our own bright future in PANIC ROOM, preparing to launch into a new album and the next unfolding chapter of our journey, we knew it was important to be brave and take a bold leap into the future. We gave a lot of thought about who could possibly fit our band sound & vibe the best, while being close enough to us to jam and be truly creative with...
And the person we all thought of was Adam O'Sullivan - an incredible, multi-talented and versatile guitarist, one of the finest in Wales, and luckily right on our doorstep!
Adam is a rare find, in that he has a vast sonic spectrum which means he can totally rock out, yet also play with great sensitivity and an effortless elegance... as well as having a natural funky/jazz flair which lends itself really well to the more freeform areas of Panic Room's music!
We hope and believe that you will all love his playing, as much as we do.
Adam will be playing all lead guitar parts on the new album, as well as joining us on stage for our autumn/winter shows.
We hope he will also continue with us into 2014, as we have a whole load of exciting opportunities ahead to share!
So please give him your biggest, warmest 'Roomie' welcome.... Here's to Adam!!! :o)))
This is Day 1, and we'll be recording for a total of 25 days, over the next 2 months.
So! You've all been asking, and waiting patiently... but we are now very happy to announce that for this album, we welcome on lead guitar a fantastic musician by the name of Adam O'Sullivan !!!
Many of us at Panic Room HQ have known Adam for a few years now, because he and his family are well known for being highly-respected musicians in South Wales. Gav & Yatim have even played many times with his father Paddy O'Sullivan's band! (Buttonsville)
For a few years, Adam was away in London studying music at university, honing his many talents.
So our paths didn't cross for a little while... But back in Wales now, Adam is a hidden gem who we realised could be absolutely perfect for our future together.
After spending a long time debating our options this year, we realised that we really needed someone local to us (in South Wales) to work together on future Panic Room music.
We were very lucky - and incredibly grateful - to be joined by Pete Harwood on lead guitar duties this Spring and Summer 2013, as his awesome skills and boundless energy meant we could continue onwards & upwards at a time when we could easily have faltered (after the departure of our founding guitarist, Paul Davies).
But Pete also has his own band, Morpheus Rising - and having recently been signed to a US label themselves, and due to record / release a brand new album this Autumn, he has a huge amount on his hands already! And some great success on the way, which he and the band truly deserve.
Pete will always be a part of our close Panic Room family, and we're sure to work with him and the Morpheus Rising guys on future projects / tours!
But now, as we focus in on our own bright future in PANIC ROOM, preparing to launch into a new album and the next unfolding chapter of our journey, we knew it was important to be brave and take a bold leap into the future. We gave a lot of thought about who could possibly fit our band sound & vibe the best, while being close enough to us to jam and be truly creative with...
And the person we all thought of was Adam O'Sullivan - an incredible, multi-talented and versatile guitarist, one of the finest in Wales, and luckily right on our doorstep!
Adam is a rare find, in that he has a vast sonic spectrum which means he can totally rock out, yet also play with great sensitivity and an effortless elegance... as well as having a natural funky/jazz flair which lends itself really well to the more freeform areas of Panic Room's music!
We hope and believe that you will all love his playing, as much as we do.
Adam will be playing all lead guitar parts on the new album, as well as joining us on stage for our autumn/winter shows.
We hope he will also continue with us into 2014, as we have a whole load of exciting opportunities ahead to share!
So please give him your biggest, warmest 'Roomie' welcome.... Here's to Adam!!! :o)))
06.08.13 PANIC ROOM BEGIN RECORDING SESSIONS for ALBUM no.4!
PANIC ROOM will be heading into the studio tomorrow to begin recording their brand new album - their 4th and highly-anticipated release!
Returning to their favourite recording space in the UK - Sonic One Studios (in Llangennech, South Wales) - the band will be spending the best part of the next 2 months there, as they lay down the new tracks they have been writing and honing over the summer.
Working again with master engineer Tim Hamill - the man responsible for capturing the band's unique sound on both 'S K I N' (2012) and 'Satellite' (2010) - PANIC ROOM will spend 25 days throughout August and September recording an exciting new clutch of songs, which will continue to explore and push the boundaries of their distinctive, powerful and haunting sound.
The band are jammed up and ready to go, so all that remains now is to get into Sonic One, set up, and hit that big red 'record' button!
Here we go... Hold on, it's gonna be an intense ride!
Returning to their favourite recording space in the UK - Sonic One Studios (in Llangennech, South Wales) - the band will be spending the best part of the next 2 months there, as they lay down the new tracks they have been writing and honing over the summer.
Working again with master engineer Tim Hamill - the man responsible for capturing the band's unique sound on both 'S K I N' (2012) and 'Satellite' (2010) - PANIC ROOM will spend 25 days throughout August and September recording an exciting new clutch of songs, which will continue to explore and push the boundaries of their distinctive, powerful and haunting sound.
The band are jammed up and ready to go, so all that remains now is to get into Sonic One, set up, and hit that big red 'record' button!
Here we go... Hold on, it's gonna be an intense ride!
22.06.13 UK SUMMER TOUR 2013
PANIC ROOM celebrate Summer 2013 with three music-filled weekends...
THE SUMMER 'S K I N' TOUR
Fri 28th June : DERBY - The Flowerpot
Sat 29th June : YORK - The Duchess
Fri 5th July : NORWICH - Arts Centre
Sat 6th July : LONDON - The Garage
Fri 12th July : BILSTON - The Robin 2
Sat 13th July : MANCHESTER - Sound Control
SUPPORT for all dates: MORPHEUS RISING
PLUS very special guests at The Garage... TOUCHSTONE
See the TOUR page for further details...
10.06.13 LUNA ROSSA - 'Sleeping Pills & Lullabies' album released
LUNA ROSSA - Anne-Marie and Jon's acoustic project release their debut album on 10th June. The album features 10 original songs by the duo and a cover of 'The Book Of Love' by Stephin Merritt (also covered recently by Peter Gabriel on his 'Scratch My Back' album).
Anne-Marie and Jon play piano, acoustic guitar and harp among other instruments on the album and guest musicians include Andy Coughlan on double bass, Panic Room co-producer/engineer, Tim Hamill on dobro and electric guitar and the Luna Rossa Quartet on strings.
For more information... check out the
LUNA ROSSA website
MARCH 2013 PANIC ROOM's Yatim Halimi wins Best Bassist Award!
At this year's prestigious Classic Rock Society Awards, Panic Room's very own 'groovemaster' Mr YATIM HALIMI was awarded the award for 'BEST BASSIST'!!!
Pictured here with the event's guest presenter 'Whispering' Bob Harris (of Radio 2 fame) - Yatim received his award, this March at the Montgomery Hall in Rotherham.
But fans of the band and of Yatim's charismatic, awesome bass playing weren't surprised at all - having voted him their no.1 bassist of the past year.
Everyone at PANIC ROOM HQ is delighted and ecstatic for Yatim, and couldn't be prouder of him! - Cheers, bro! :oD
MARCH 2013 Paul Davies leaves PANIC ROOM...
Dear friends, fans, and followers of PANIC ROOM...
We are deeply saddened to have to make the announcement today that Paul Davies - our lead guitarist - will be stepping down from the band as of this time.
Paul has been with the band since its inception in 2006, and he will be sadly missed by all of us who know and love him ~ both as a lovely guy, and a brilliant guitarist.
We wish him all of the success and happiness he truly deserves in his onward journey, and will always treasure him as part of the Panic Room Family.
We know that like us, many of you who have followed the band will be deeply saddened to hear this news, and we just hope that one day soon we will all get to hear Paul's wonderful talents soaring through the airwaves again, in whatever path he follows.
Meanwhile, we owe it to all of you - and to ourselves - to pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and look to the future with hope and faith. We know that we have so much to give, and in many ways are only at the start of our musical ascension... So we hope you will come with us as we take each step on the way towards our future.
For this Summer's Tour Dates, we are very lucky - and immensely grateful - to welcome Mr Pete Harwood of Morpheus Rising to the stage with us.
Pete will be taking on all lead guitar duties for the Summer Tour; but not only that... he'll also be playing with his own band (Morpheus Rising) as our official tour support on all shows! He's gonna be one busy guy!
