KYNG Back On Track Following The Near Fatal Accident Of Their Bassist

In early February it was announced HERE that LA's power trio KYNG were forced to pull out from CLUTCH's "Earth Rocker North American tour". KYNG had to be replaced by Scorpion Child since their bassist Tony Castaneda was involved in a very serious car accident. Thankfully, the KYNG boys are back in action as you can see on the picture on the right (uploaded by Tony a few minutes ago).

Not only are they back on the road with THE SWORD (tour dates below), but they have also completed the recording sessions for the follow up of the critically acclaimed 'Trampled Sun' with producer Jim Rota (Fireball Ministry, Sound City), and Andrew Alekel on the helm. The sessions took place in Los Angeles, CA at an undisclosed location. Additionally, the band has announced that they will be part of these years Bonnaroo Music Festival!

Here are some images of the recording sessions, courtesy of KYNG:

 
KYNG on tour with THE SWORD (remaining tour dates):- 4/26:  Nashville, TN @ Exit/In
- 4/27:  Savannah, GA @ The Jinx Nightclub
- 4/28:  Knoxville, TN @ Bijou Theatre
- 4/29:  Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre

Other KYNG tour dates:

- 5/2: Little Rock, AR @ Juanita's Cantina Ballroom
- 5/4: Albuquerque, NM @ Launch Pad

Related links:
Kyng's Official Site

KYNG Forced To Pull From Upcoming Tour With Clutch Due To An Auto Accident - Statement Available!

CLUTCH's first leg of the "Earth Rocker North American tour", begins on March 8th in Cincinnati, OH and runs through April 20th in Baltimore, MD. Support on the tour was supposed to come from Orange Goblin, Lionize and Kyng. Unfortunately, Kyng have been replaced by Scorpion Child since they had to pull out from the tour due to an accident that involved their bassist Tony Castanera. A statement from the band follows:

"Due to an unfortunate auto accident involving bass player Tony Castaneda, KYNG has to pull off their scheduled tour with Clutch, Orange Goblin and Lionize. The tour, scheduled to begin on Friday March 8th would've taken them coast to coast through April 20th will still move forward.

"This unforeseen accident sets back the band's plans for recording their Sophomore follow up to 'Trampled Sun' with with producer Jim Rota (Fireball Ministry, Sound City), and Andrew Alekel in LA this spring.

"Though Castenada's injury puts the band's scheduled touring plans on hiatus, they will continue working on their NEW album with a planned release for summer 2013."

 

We want to wish Tony a speedy recovery!

Earth Rocker North American Tour:

- 3/8: Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart's
- 3/9: Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works
- 3/10: Sauget, IL @ Pop's
- 3/11: Little Rock, AR @ Juanita's Cantina Ballroom
- 3/12: Tulsa, OK @ Cain's Ballroom
- 3/14: Dallas, TX @ Palladium Ballroom
- 3/15: Austin, TX @ SXSW
- 3/16: Austin, TX @ SXSW
- 3/18: Colorado Springs, CO @ The Black Sheep
- 3/19: Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot
- 3/21: Los Angeles, CA @ House of Blues
- 3/22: Tempe, AZ @ The Marquee
- 3/23: Las Vegas, NV @ Hard Rock Café Las Vegas Strip
- 3/24: Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues
- 3/26: San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom
- 3/27: Reno, NV @ Knitting Factory
- 3/29: Seattle, WA @ Showbox at the Market
- 3/30: Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
- 3/31: Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory Concert House
- 4/1: Missoula, MT @ The Wilma Theater
- 4/2: Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory Concert House
- 4/3: Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom
- 4/5: Calgary, AB @ Flames Central
- 4/6: Saskatoon, SK @ Odeon Events Centre
- 4/7: Edmonton, AB @ Union Hall
- 4/9: Winnipeg, MB @ The Garrick Centre
- 4/10: Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
- 4/11: Des Moines, IA @ Wooly's
- 4/12: Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
- 4/13: Grand Rapids, MI @ The Orbit Room
- 4/15: Syracuse, NY @ Westcott Theater
- 4/16: New Haven, CT @ Toad's Place
- 4/18: Toronto, ON @ Sound Academy
- 4/19: Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE - Indoor
- 4/20: Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head Live
 
Related links:
Kyng's Official Site 

Clutch's Official Site