Going independent has energized THOUSAND FOOT KRUTCH as its momentum continues to build following the release of the band’s 5-star acclaimed, seventh studio album, The End Is Where We Begin. After entering at No. 1 on the Hard Rock and Christian/Gospel-Mainstream, No. 3 on Alternative and Independent and No. 14 on the Top 200 Billboard charts, the recording continues to sell 41% ahead of its previous best selling album while Canada’s favorite modern rockers get ready to launch their unique blend of towering choruses, razor-sharp rhythms, epic arrangements and stadium shaking rumbles on main stages across North America during this festival season.
Billed as a top headliner for the first time at Christian music’s largest festival, Creation Festival, for its 34th annual event (6/29, www.creationfest.com/ne), as well as headlining for the first time Creation 2012 Northwest (7/19, www.creationfest.com/nw) and Sonshine 2012 Festival (7/12, www.sonshinefestival.com), THOUSAND FOOT KRUTCH is also featured on the main stages at Ichthus (6/22), Alive (6/23), Kings Fest (6/28), Lifest (7/14), Ignite Fest (7/22), HeavenFest (7/28) and DownPour (8/17) festivals, among others. The band will also be featured on the Uproar Festival along with Shinedown, Godsmack, Staind, Papa Roach, POD and others.
“Festivals locked TFK into their schedules early, foreseeing the success they are now having with their independently released new album and the strength of their growing fan base, the friends and family of the band,” says Tony Patoto, The Fuel Music Management Co. “Plus, TFK is spectacular live, well-known for delivering one of the industries most compelling live concerts.”
“TFK’s The End is Where We Begin is ahead of the last album's sales by 41%, which is unheard of today!” exclaims Shawn Fowler, The Fuel Music Management Co. “Digital singles’ sales numbers are even stronger; up 64%. And the festival season is sure to drive that upward momentum as the recording continues to be featured at all the major retail outlets.”
“We’ve been impressed with THOUSAND FOOT KRUTCH from day one. The level of energy they bring to their live show, and their commitment to excellence in everything they do, set them apart from the pack very early on,” says Mike Snider, Head of Paradigm Talent Agency, Nashville. “Throughout the years they’ve consistently delivered the goods, and this newest record takes things to a new level. Fans and newcomers alike are sure to be blown away when the band hits the road this summer.”
“Each year we look for a band that we feel can step up to a headlining spot. The band has to have mass appeal, great music, killer live show and the stage presence to stand with other headliners like Skillet, etc.,” says Wayne Seboa, Creation and Sonshine festivals producer. “This year we all felt that THOUSAND FOOT KRUTCH was ready to take that next step. The band has great songs, an amazing live show and have the maturity to entertain a crowd in that covered headline spot. I am sure that the fans will come to the same conclusion after seeing their brand new show this summer.”
In addition to the festivals, TFK is gathering significant radio airplay across multiple formats. Its adrenaline-infused Active Rock single, “Let The Sparks Fly,” hit No. 2 this week on SiriusXM Satellite Radio’s Octane Big-Uns Countdown (www.siriusxm.com/octane) as its CHR No. 15 and climbing single, “Be Somebody,” became the second-highest radio spin-gainer last week in the format.
The band also continues its string of sports entertainment song placements, including new songs from The End Is Where We Begin on ESPN (NASCAR, NCAA basketball), EA Sports NHL 2013 releasing this fall and, most recently, “War of Change” was named as the official theme song for WWE's “Over The Limit” pay per view event happening May 20 (www.wwe.com/music). WWE programming reaches nearly 16 million people per week in the US alone and 14 million more monthly online. “Light Up The Sky” further became the soundtrack for the L.A. Kings' (NHL) playoff reel (http://ht.ly/aFciK).
Receiving over 1,350, 5-star average customer reviews on iTunes® alone for The End Is Where We Begin, THOUSAND FOOT KRUTCH has found that sometimes the best way to move forward is to go back to the basics, taking all of the raw energy and emotion of the past and channeling it into the present. For those who’ve been following the Ontario-bred players since their formation in 1997, it’s been a continuously escalating highlight reel that includes best-selling albums, four top 25 Active Rock hits (including the top 20 smash hits “Fire It Up” and “Move”), plus a slew of soundtrack slots. In fact, the group has literally infiltrated every facet of pop culture, from ongoing ESPN appearances, to various NASCAR, MLB, NHL and NFL airings (including the 2010 Super Bowl), along with the “GI Joe” movie trailer, WGN-TV’s “Smallville” and EA Sports’ NHL 2010 video game.
All the latest tour dates and additional band information can be found at www.thousandfootkrutch.com, http://twitter.com/officialtfk and www.facebook.com/thousandfootkrutch, where the band has over 556,000 fans.
The highlight reel for THOUSAND FOOT KRUTCH expands this week as its seventh studio album, The End Is Where We Begin, launches today amidst critical acclaim. Receiving full support from such major retailers as Best Buy, Target, Walmart, Family Christian Stores, iTunes® (where the album pre-sale reached No. 7 on the Rock chart) and Amazon.com (where the album presale hit No. 1 Christian), tracks from the album have already garnered placements across a wide swath of radio, media and sports entertainment.
The band has found that sometimes the best way to move forward is to go back to the basics, taking all of the raw energy and emotion of the past and channeling it into the present. Marinating its unique blend of towering choruses, razor-sharp rhythms, epic arrangements and stadium shaking rumbles into the aptly titled The End Is Where We Begin, Canada’s favorite modern rockers have voluntarily walked away from record label life altogether (even after a slew of profitable offers came along) to reignite the passionate DIY work ethos that first emerged over a decade ago.
Leading the charge is the Active Rock hit single, “Let The Sparks Fly,” which is gathering airplay coast-to-coast at reporting stations such as WZBH (Baltimore), WXTB (Tampa), CIMX (Detroit), WIIL (Chicago), WKLS (Atlanta), WBUZ (Nashville), KXXR (Minneapolis), KILO (Colorado Springs), KHTQ (Spokane), KRXQ (Sacramento) and many more, as well as receiving heavy airplay on Sirius Octane.
“Let The Sparks Fly,” along with adrenaline-infused rocker “Light Up the Sky,” was also featured by ESPN over the last couple months for NCAA basketball coverage as NASCAR picked up the songs, along with the album’s title track and “War of Change,” for its April programming. The album gathers additional WWE placements over the next couple months, with EA Sports NHL 2013 releasing this fall and featuring “Light Up the Sky.”
“Be Somebody,” the first song written for the new album, is also gathering airplay, becoming Billboard’s Most Added song at CHR radio for multiple weeks. “This one still gives me chills,” says front man Trevor McNevan. “I had been trying to hone in on what this record should sound like, what it should feel like…This song is as honest as it gets.”
In addition to sports programming and radio, THOUSAND FOOT KRUTCH covers, features and/or reviews are running across a wide spectrum of print media, including: Revolver, Outburn, Amp, Guitar World, Ultimate Guitar, Bass Player, CCM, Hear/Say Magazine, I Am Entertainment, Alternative Addiction, Loud Wire, Sick Drummer, HM, Static Paper, Indie Vision Music and many more. Alternative Press, which features a stream of The End Is Where We Begin’s title track (www.altpress.com), says, “The seventh album by Canadian rockers Thousand Foot Krutch is not only a return to musical form, it’s also a return to their industry roots.” NewReleaseTuesday.com calls the album “a stunning rock record.” “Job well done!…polished and very well produced…sounds fresh and powerful,” says Lithium Magazine while CCM Magazine says it is “capable of revving up even the most complacent.”
One of the most engaging live rock bands today, THOUSAND FOOT KRUTCH will take the new music and fan favorites on tour with main stage headline appearances across the nation at events such as Ichthus Music Festival (6/22), Alive Festival (6/23), King’s Fest (6/28), Creation East (6/29), Sonshine Festival (7/12), Lifest (7/14), Creation West (7/19) and Ignite Festival (7/22), as well as several Uproar Festival dates to be announced soon. All the latest tour dates and additional band information can be found at www.thousandfootkrutch.com, http://twitter.com/officialtfk and www.facebook.com/thousandfootkrutch, where the band has over 540,000 fans.
For those who’ve been following the Ontario-bred players since their formation in 1997, it’s been a continuously escalating highlight reel that includes best-selling albums, four top 25 Active Rock hits (including the top 20 smash hits “Fire It Up” and “Move”), plus a slew of soundtrack slots. In fact, the group has literally infiltrated every facet of pop culture, from ongoing ESPN appearances, to various NASCAR, MLB, NHL and NFL airings (including the 2010 Super Bowl), along with the “GI Joe” movie trailer, WGN-TV’s “Smallville” and EA Sports’ “NHL 2010” video game.
Sometimes the best way to move forward is to go back to the basics, taking all of the raw energy and emotion of the past and channeling it into the present. This is exactly what THOUSAND FOOT KRUTCH is doing on the aptly titled ‘The End Is Where We Begin’, which also finds Canada’s favorite modern rockers voluntarily walking away from record label life all together (even after a slew of profitable offers came along) to reignite the passionate DIY work ethos that first emerged over a decade ago.
While waiting for inspiration to arrive and fuel the writing process, TFK’s songwriter and front man Travis McNevan popped in the band’s seminal debut ‘That’s What People Do,’ which echoed respected rappers like Run-DMC and the Beastie Boys, cross-pollinated with the rhythmic grooves of Red Hot Chili Peppers. Those inspirations return throughout ‘The End Is Where We Begin,’ alongside the group’s continuously marinating blend of towering choruses, razor-sharp rhythms, epic arrangements and stadium shaking rumbles.
“Without trying, this record has a very militant theme to it, with songs like ‘War Of Change’ and ‘Courtesy Call’ painting more of a visual for that,” states McNevan. “There's an urgency to it and I think the timing feels right. This record's heart can be summed up by ‘Be The Change,’ the album’s lyric and phrase seen throughout the album artwork.”
For those who’ve been following the Ontario-bred players since their formation in 1998, it’s been a continuously escalating highlight reel that includes best-selling albums, four top 25 Active Rock hits (including the top 20 smashs "Move" and “Fire It Up”), plus a slew of soundtrack slots. In fact, the group has literally infiltrated every facet of pop culture, from ongoing ESPN placements, to various NASCAR, MLB, NHL and NFL airings (including the 2010 Super Bowl), along with the “GI Joe” movie trailer, WGN-TV’s “Smallville” and EA Sports’ “NHL 2010” video game.
That trend is continuing at breakneck speed with the new project, which even prior to hitting streets, found the lead single “Let The Sparks Fly” and fellow adrenaline-infused rocker “Light Up the Sky” picked up by ESPN. Both tracks also serve as the ultimate tone setters for the sonic explosions contained within ‘The End Is Where We Begin,’ which could be considered the ultimate THOUSAND FOOT KRUTCH mix-tape showcasing a myriad of full-throttled personalities.
THOUSAND FOOT KRUTCH is also already on tour in support of the new album as part of the REDvolution Tour alongside Red, Manafest, Nine Lashes and Kiros. Guest list for the trek is available and you can click here for a full list of tour dates.
After 15 years of bringing fist-pumping, in-your-face rock music to their fans, Thousand Foot Krutch has recorded their first live CD/DVD, Live at the Masquerade, which will release June 7th on Tooth & Nail Records. Recorded on May 28, 2010, the CD/DVD was shot inside the historical Rexall Place arena in Edmonton - the home of the hockey great Wayne Gretzky and the Edmonton Oilers. Fans can view a clip from the forthcoming CD/DVD at TFK’s Facebook by “Like”ing their page now.
The pre-order for this Live combo project is available now here. Diehard TFK fans need to check out two of the pre-order options that include the signature white TFK mask and the option to be a part of the Fan Edition release of Welcome To the Masquerade. Fans can take photos of themselves with the TFK mask and upload the images for use in TFK's Fan Edition. This new Fan Edition releases in the Fall 2011 and will feature 3 brand new songs along with exclusive packaging.
Recording Live at the Masquerade, TFK performed in front of 20,000 fans after Canada's largest youth event "YC," which boasted record-breaking attendance for this conference. Live at the Masquerade captures all that TFK fans have come to love from their latest release, Welcome To The Masquerade, songs like: "Bring Me to Life," "Forward Motion," "Fire it Up," and "Already Home" plus fan-favorites and TFK classics like "Rawkfist," "Move," "Falls Apart" and "Puppet."
Over a year-and-a-half after the release of their critically acclaimed project Welcome to the Masquerade, Thousand Foot Krutch is still sharing hits from this album that has produced three No. 1 Rock singles and three Top 20 CHR singles. TFK also celebrated their 11th career Rock single with “E For Extinction” this past fall. They also were a part of the hit spring tour “Rock & Worship Roadshow” with MercyMe, Jars of Clay, Matt Maher and The Afters.
For more information on TFK visit their website ( www.thousandfootkrutch.com), Facebook ( http://www.facebook.com/thousandfootkrutch) and Twitter - @ officialTFK.
One year after the release of their critically acclaimed release “Welcome to the Masquerade,” Tooth & Nail Records’ Thousand Foot Krutch celebrates their third No. 1 Rock single from the album and their 10th career Rock single with “E For Extinction,” for the past two weeks. Their CHR single “Look Away” is already climbing the charts as their third Top 20 CHR single from this album.
As their singles continue to climb, TFK has also completed a full touring schedule this fall with their headline tour “Welcome to the Masquerade” presented by Creation Festival: The Tour.
On the heels of their headline tour and their hot singles, TFK also announces their joining the 2011 “Rock & Worship Roadshow” with MercyMe, Jars of Clay, Matt Maher and The Afters. This tour will begin January 28th and conclude April 9th. For tour dates and cities, visit: http://therockandworshiproadshow.com.
The past year has been a whirlwind for TFK since the release of their fifth studio album, “Welcome to the Masquerade,” which has produced three No. 1 Christian Rock singles (“Fire It Up,” “Bring Me To Life,” “E For Extinction”), two top 10 Christian CHR singles (“Forward Motion, and “Already Home”), one top 15 Active Rock single (“Fire it Up”), as well as numerous TV, film (GI Joe), gaming and sport arena placements including being featured at the Super Bowl in February as well as ESPN’s use during recent NCAA basketball games.
The album was touted by media as “their best,” the “best album of its genre to be released,” and one of the “very best albums of the year.” Thousand Foot Krutch was also recently awarded three 2010 GMA Canada Covenant Awards: Rock Song Of The Year ("Forward Motion"), Rock Album Of The Year ("Welcome To The Masquerade", and Hard Music Song Of The Year ("Bring Me To Life").
For more information on TFK visit their website ( www.thousandfootkrutch.com) MySpace (www. myspace.com/thousandfootkrutch) Facebook ( http://www.facebook.com/thousandfootkrutch) and Twitter - @officialTFK.
Nearly one year after their stellar release, “Welcome to the Masquerade,” Tooth & Nail Records’ Thousand Foot Krutch continues to build on the success of their 2009 album with the announcement of the fall headline “Welcome to the Masquerade” tour. Creation Festival: The Tour will be the presenting sponsor, and it begins October 1st for 20 dates and will also feature Disciple and special guests Ivoryline. Decyfer Down will take Disciple’s slot for the last week of the tour. For information on cities and dates, visit: http://www.creationfesttour.com
"We're so excited to bring the ‘Welcome To The Masquerade’ tour to you this fall! We really wanted to do a full-blown rock tour - that's just pedal to the metal, and that's exactly what we plan to do,” shares TFK frontman Trevor McNevan. “Along with good friends Disciple and Ivoryline, we've also teamed up with Creation Festival: The Tour, who've come along side us to bring you the very best tour we could. We've had a long standing relationship with the Festivals and the Tour, and it's humbling and inspiring to see how much they've accomplished over the years, with so many lives God's changed through their work. As a band, we've also teamed up with Compassion International to spread the message of hope in sponsoring children all over the world. There will be something for everyone. Bring your ear plugs, things are about to get loud."
"Thousand Foot Krutch have proven themselves time and time again as one of the top acts,” states Nick Kulb, Creation Festival: The Tour producer. “They have built a passionate fan-base and have grown into a natural headliner. Their passion, energy, and testimony are what Creation strives to work with. We're looking forward to teaming up again for this amazing tour."
This tour announcement follows a huge summer of festival touring for TFK including Creation Northeast and Northwest, Lifest, Sonshine, Ichthus, Unity Festival, Purple Door, Heaven Fest, Fish Fest and YC Edmonton. Not to mention, TFK’s upcoming appearances rounding out the summer at Rock the Light, Disney’s Night of Joy, Awakening Festival, Freedom Festival and FallQuest.
The past year has been a whirlwind for TFK since the release of their fifth studio album, “Welcome to the Masquerade,” which has produced two No. 1 Christian Rock singles (“Fire It Up,” “Bring Me To Life”), two top 10 Christian CHR singles (“Forward Motion, “Already Home”), one top 15 Active Rock single (“Fire it Up”), as well as numerous TV, film (GI Joe), gaming and sport arena placements including being featured at the Super Bowl in February. The album was touted by media as a “their best,” the “best album of its genre to be released,” and one of the “very best albums of the year.”
For more information on TFK visit their website ( www.thousandfootkrutch.com) MySpace ( www.myspace.com/thousandfootkrutch) Facebook ( http://www.facebook.com/thousandfootkrutch) and Twitter - @officialTFK.
“Welcome to the Masquerade” Tour
October:
1 Manheim, PA
2 Mt Vernon, OH
3 St David’s, PA
7 Rhinelander, WI
8 Des Moines, IA
9 Minneapolis, MN
10 Baxter, MN
15 Toronto, ON
16 Toledo, OH
17 Richland, MI
20 Tulsa, OK
21 Fort Smith, AR
22 Dallas, TX
23 Corpus Christi, TX
24 Abilene, TX
26 Tyler, TX*
28 Hammond, LA*
29 Memphis, TN*
30 Birmingham, AL*
31 Springfield, MO*
* - Decyfer Down replaces Disciple
(all dates subject to change)
Thousand Foot Krutch continues to garner success from their recent release “Welcome to the Masquerade” as the band received another No. 1 Christian Rock single with “Fire It Up.” This marks the band’s second No. 1 rock single off of their fifth studio album following “Bring Me To Life.” In addition, “Fire It Up” has had numerous TV, film, gaming and sport arena placements including the latest feature at the Super Bowl this year. “Fire It Up” joins the other rock No. 1 singles for TFK: "Puppet,” "Absolute,” "Faith, Love and Happiness," "The Art of Breaking," "Rawkfist," "Phenomenon,” “Falls Apart” and "Bring Me To Life.” This single also gave TFK their fourth Top 20 hit on the Active Rock chart. Here's what stations are saying about “Fire It Up”:
"We are so excited that ‘Fire It Up’ has gone to #1! Well deserved from an amazing band who is guaranteed to have many more!"
-Radio U’s Nikki Cantu
“'Fire it Up' reminds us why the TFK guys are the Kings of the Rock Anthem. One of the Hottest songs we've spun in years. It's "Rawkfist" for 2010. This is why we have Rock Radio!”
-Cale Nelson, The Z Nation Music Director
“TFK has always been one of our all-time top artists - and 'Fire It Up' delivers on that expectation from our listeners, with an irresistible explosion of rock.”
-Brian Harman, The Effect Radio Network Music Director
Thousand Foot Krutch’s “Welcome to the Masquerade” was also nominated for a JUNO Award in the “Contemporary Christian / Gospel Album of the Year.” The 39th JUNO Awards, Canada’s Music Awards, are in association with The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS). This nomination coincides with the success of the album as it was also honored with two Dove Award nominations for “Rock Recorded Song of the Year” (“Bring Me To Life”) and “Rock Album of the Year.” The Juno Awards are April 19 and the Dove Awards are April 21.
Since the release of “Welcome to the Masquerade,” the band has nabbed much media attention as well as the opening spot on select Breaking Benjamin’s upcoming tour dates. TFK will open for Breaking Benjamin starting this weekend March 13th concluding the 21st. Dates and ticket information online.
Football fever is at a high as the 2010 Super Bowl XLIV nears on February 7, 2010. Thousand Foot Krutch’s music will be present at the Miami football party as the band’s hot song “Fire It Up” will be used in the arena on the jumbotron to pump up the crowd with a highlights video. This month, NFL Network has also used the song on NFL Total Access, NFL Nike Rewind and NFL Game Day Morning (see link below).
“Fire It Up” has also been featured in recent months in the summer blockbuster movie trailer for “G.I. Joe,” ESPN’s NASCAR Nationwide series, the Versus Network IndyCar race as well as a pre and in-game song for various sports teams (New York Islanders, Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators, Seattle Sounders and Seahawks, UFC, and many others). This single has also brought chart success, giving TFK their fourth Top 20 hit on Active Rock radio including current top 10's in Seattle, WA (KFNK), Santa Rosa, CA (KXFX), Burlington, VT (WLFE), and Denver, CO (KBPI), Chicago, IL (WIIL), Dallas/Fort Worth, TX (KEGL), Las Vegas, NV (KOMP) and Fresno/Visalia, CA (KRZR), and many other stations increasing spins.
As their most recent studio album “Welcome to the Masquerade” catapulted the band with many song placements, radio singles, year-end album mentions and reviews, TFK has also risen to the occasion on the touring market. With new booking agent Pardiagm Agency, the band has landed a tour with Breaking Benjamin in March (dates below). TFK is also replacing the Newsboys at the January 29 Winter Jam Spectacular Tour in Cleveland, Ohio. Also, starting March 25th, TFK will start their headlining tour through April 9th including special guests Since October, The Letter Black and Write This Down.
For more information on TFK visit their website (www.thousandfootkrutch.com) MySpace (www.myspace.com/thousandfootkrutch) Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/thousandfootkrutch) and Twitter - @officialTFK.
Carrie gives props to two tracks from TFK's newest album "Welcome To The Masquerade" in her iTunes Celebrity Playlist posted today on her street day.
Check out what she has to say:
"Fire It Up": "I love love love this band. They can do it all! Awesome. Trevor has amazing vocals paired with GIANT guitars. Makes me jump around the room!"
"Already Home": "Once again, I love this band. This song is just great ...enough said!"
To see her entire playlist including TFK,
click here.
Last month, Thousand Foot Krutch released their fifth studio album “Welcome To The Masquerade” to resounding media and fan acclaim debuting at No. 35 on the Billboard Top 200 as well as on the iTunes overall and rock album charts. Supporting this new release and expanding their reach, TFK recently signed with Paradigm Agency (Coldplay, Avril Lavigne, Augustana). The band is represented by Larry Webman and Mike Snider.
“As an observer of Thousand Foot Krutch over the years, I've seen a band that is great live, makes great albums, has radio hits and has all the tools to go to the next level,” shares Larry Webman, Paradigm Agency (New York). “We're very happy to have them as a part of the Paradigm family.”
Additionally, Mike Snider of Paradigm Agency (Nashville) states, “TFK has made the best record of their career, and I feel this band has everything in place. I just can't believe I get to be a part of it.”
Also last week, TFK launched their new street team, TFK Army, in conjunction with FanCorps. Fans can sign up for free and gain access to this exclusive online community as well as be a part of the street promotions team with tools provided via the street team site. Special opportunities to meet the band will also be a part of this team. You can sign up for TFK Army by going to the band’s website (http://thousandfootkrutch.fancorps.com/signup.php).
“Fire It Up” has also become a hockey favorite as three teams (New York Islanders, Rockford Icehogs and Ottawa Senators) have been using the song either in pre-game warm-ups or for promo videos at their games. The Rockford Icehogs will be using this video at the start of their games (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cm3nk0LOS94) in the 2009-10 season. See below for more sports coverage with TFK.
The song “Fire It Up” isn’t the only track with traction from “Welcome To The Masquerade,” on Tuesday, October 27th, “Scream” was played during the Scream Awards (Spike TV) as Harrison Ford walked on the stage.
The debut radio singles continue to gain momentum moving up the charts. The band celebrates their eighth No. 1 Rock single with “Bring Me To Life” (3 weeks straight) as well as entering the Top 15 on CHR with the single “Forward Motion.”
TFK is finishing up their fall with the Creation Festival: The Tour, which ends November 9th in Nebraska. Check out the remaining cities for a concert near you by visiting the Creation Festival: The Tour website (http://www.creationfesttour.com/dates.php).
Thousand Foot Krutch's "Welcome to the Masquerade" has already been touted as a "hit," the "best album of its genre to be released," and one of the "very best albums of the year." During its first week out, TFK's latest venture made an impact debuting on the Billboard Top 200 at No. 35 and No. 2 on the Christian albums chart. Digitally, the album spent street week in the Top 10 on the overall album and rock chart on iTunes (peaking at No. 4 and No.2).
In addition to the previously announced reviews, TFK received a 4.5 star review along with the stamp of approval from All Music Guide. This site is known as the "the most comprehensive music reference source on the planet." The review stated:
"Each track is propelled by muscular riffs, fighting its way into permanent
memory alongside the greatest mainstream rock bands of the decade."
"On behalf of the band, I'd like to say a big THANK YOU to everyone for all of the tremendous support around the new album," shares TFK frontman Trevor McNevan. "It's really been an exciting week, and it feels great to be introducing the new songs live on the Creation tour. We're mixing up the old with the new in this tour set and it's off to a great start!!"
This past weekend, TFK hit the road for the opening weekend of the Creation Festival: The Tour with Jars of Clay, Audio Unplugged, This Beautiful Repbulic, B.Reith and FMStatic. Playing to almost sold-out crowds (1700+ in Wichita, 1500+ in Longview), TFK introduced new tunes along with classic fan favorites. It was an incredible weekend of ministry and music as more than 50 kids were sponsored through Compassion International and more than 100 came to accept Christ.
"We are excited to see how well the crowd is responding to this tour and artist line-up," shares Nick Kulb, producer of Creation Festival: The Tour. "Additionally so, the artists are thrilled to be touring together, and we are looking forward to a tremendous fall tour!"
For a city near you, please visit the Creation Festival: The Tour website (http://www.creationfesttour.com/dates.php).
As TFK fans get their hands on the new album and see the live show, they are raving about this album online. On Twitter, fans posted their reviews this weekend talking about their take on the album, which was overwhelmingly positive. All reviews can be found by searching the hashtag #tfkreview on Twitter.com.
Seattle, WA...September 8, 2009...Today is the day that Thousand Foot Krutch invites fans to their masquerade ball with the fifth studio release on Tooth & Nail Records, "Welcome To The Masquerade." As the reviews roll in on what some media have labeled their "masterpiece," one of the "best albums of the year," and "highly recommended," TFK is ready to rawk fans with the new album and on the upcoming Creation Festival: The Tour. The fans also appear to be ready for the ball, as the album has already moved to #5 on the overall top albums on iTunes.
In honor of their release day, frontman Trevor McNeven will be hosting a session of TFKTV live at 5 PM Central on livestream.com/tfktv . He'll take video questions from fans and talk about the album and upcoming news with the band while in his home writing room.
TFK takes a hard rock hammer to this universal matter of hidden emotions- confronting what lies beneath us and, in turn, burning off some major tension on "Welcome to the Masquerade," and here are what the media are saying about this hit album:
"'Welcome to the Masquerade' is like a greatest hits album for Thousand Foot Krutch, every song on the album IS a hit!"
-Absolutepunk.net
"'Welcome to the Masquerade' is probably the best album of its genre to have been released in the last few years."
-Beyondtheturntable.com
"'Welcome to the Masquerade' takes TFK's hard rocking anthem songs to a completely new level. If you loved past efforts like "Rawkfist" and "Move", you won't be able to sit still for this new album. It's clearly one of the very best albums of the year, hands down."
- CMSpin.com
"Simply put, if you are a fan of arena rock or a long time TFK listener, you should be excited about this, as it blows away anything else I've heard in the genre all year long."
- CMZine.com
"'Welcome to the Masquerade' is a nearly perfect album, it is filled with a few simply wonderful and noteworthy songs. Fundamentally it is an excellent work that has stunning production and a crisp, rich sound."
-Kyle Kiekintveld, TheChristianManifesto.com
"On their latest release, Thousand Foot Krutch presents one of their edgiest and most diverse projects to date. On 'Masquerade,' TFK acknowledges their strengths and builds on them to create one of the standout rock albums of the season - if not the year. If you can only afford one rock record in the weeks ahead, there's no mistaking that 'Welcome To The Masquerade' delivers and does not disappoint."
-JesusFreakHideout.com
"With each consecutive album you can hear the growth and maturity from Trevor and the other members of Thousand Foot Krutch. 'Welcome To The Masquerade' is not only TFK's best album yet, it has the potential to be the best album of 2009, lyrically, musical, and thematically. Be sure to purchase your tickets for "the ball", get your tux or dress and mask ready, and hit the lights, because the Masquerade has begun." -Rockthecross.net
"'Welcome to the Masquerade' covers a lot of ground - and covers is well. It tackles weighty topics with depth and intensity, but also dishes out plenty of fun in the form of 'big, crunchy adrenaline rock,' as McNevan calls it."
- Stars and Stripes
"Thousand Foot Krutch have finally created the masterpiece we all knew they were capable of...'Welcome To The Masquerade' takes everything you've ever loved about TFK in one well thought out and hard rocking package."
-Underthegunreview.net
In addition to the amazing reviews trailing this release today, HM Magazine featured the band in the September/October issue as well as with a pull-out poster, which is on newstands now (see below). Fans can hear TFK perform new and favorite songs on the upcoming Creation Festival: The Tour beginning September 14th in Nashville, TN. For a city near you, please visit the Creation Tour website (http://www.creationfesttour.com/dates.php).
eattle, WA...August 25, 2009...As ambassadors from the rock world to sports arenas across the nation, rockers Thousand Foot Krutch pumped up NFL fans this past weekend in Florida at the Jacksonville Jaguars pre-show concert in the end-zone of the stadium pavilion. The band enticed fans with the live performance of two new songs ("Fire It Up," "Bring Me To Life") from their upcoming release "Welcome to the Masquerade." After the pre-game show, the band watched the game in the Jacksonville Municipal Stadium from a bird's eye view in a special suite with former Jaguar Tony Boselli. This concert is just one of many sports arena appearances this band has rocked with their fist-pumping tracks.
With their wide spectrum of sports coverage, Thousand Foot Krutch has become a staple in this area delivering fast-paced, positive rock anthems. Rock-n-roll has always been present in the sports sector getting fans on their feet to cheer on the athletes. TFK has developed over the years as one of these bands who intertwines rock and sports.
2009 Sport Infused Coverage:
TFK jump-started their year with their performance at the ESPN / ABC Winter X Games in Colorado after being voted by fans as winners in the Taco Bell "Feed The Beat" competition. This summer the band's hit song "Fire It Up" has had multiple plays on the Versus' Network with IndyCar races, including a new usage this past weekend. The network also showcased "Bring Me To Life" on August 23rd in Sonoma, CA. In July, "Fire It Up" was featured on ESPN NASCAR's nationwide series featuring Kyle Busche. The hot single will also appear in EA Sports NHL 2010 video game.
Adrenaline-Rushing Songs History:
Many fans and listeners of Thousand Foot Krutch were first introduced to this band with in-your-face rock and catchy songs via the sports realm whether it be at an arena playing songs like "Move" "Rawkfist" or "Absolute" to watching Ultimate Fighting champion Joe Lauzon and his theme song "Move." It was "Rawkfist" that became one of the first great sports anthems of the 21st century being heard everywhere such as on major networks CBS Sports, Fox Sports NFL, ESPN and NFL films. The NCAA also jumped on board with this accelerating music as the Oklahoma University Sooners played "Move" when team entered the Boomer Stadium during the season. In addition the 2005 Big Ten / ACC Challenge also utilized "Move" during the tournament. Other sport sectors that have used TFK's music include the Major Baseball League and the National Hockey League. Other TFK sports highlights include: ESPN "Ultimate Highlight," "Winter X 13," Dew Action Sport Promos and Arena football.
Forthcoming Release, Tour, Website:
Thousand Foot Krutch will release "Welcome To The Masquerade" on Tooth & Nail Records on September 8th. The band will also be on the Creation Festival: The Tour this fall beginning early September. Visit the tour's site for a city near you. Today, TFK is launching their newly designed website as well as their iTunes pre-sale for $9.99. The band urges fans to pass along the website link as well as help spread the word on Twitter, Facebook and by word of mouth to include everyone at the masquerade in just two weeks.
With a little over a month until fans will get their hands on the fifth studio album "Welcome to the Masquerade" from rockers Thousand Foot Krutch, a new single from the forthcoming project is made available today on iTunes. The single "Fire It Up" is the second single fans have heard from the new CD as the first single, "Bring Me to Life," was a free download with the Taco Bell "Feed The Beat" program earlier this Spring.
"Fire It Up" is a high-energy, crunchy riff-filled, rock song that is being featured in a major movie trailer for "G.I. Joe", two upcoming video games (MX vs. ATV Reflex and upcoming EA Sports NHL 10 (game releases September 15th, soundtrack July 31st)), used on ESPN's airing of the NASCAR Nationwide series feature on Kyle Busch and on the Versus Network during the Edmonton IndyCar race this past weekend.
Terry Lingner, IndyCar on Versus Producer had this to say, "IndyCar Racing is all about power and sound and we are flat to the floor with Thousand Foot Krutch's material. Talk about a great mix. TFK in your face and the power appeal of land rockets!"
As fans prepare for the ball of a lifetime with "Welcome To The Masquerade," early thoughts on this powerhouse single have been coming in. Here are what some media outlets have said about "Fire It Up":
"'Fire It Up' captures the edge and energy that fans have come to love about TFK. And if this track is any indication to the future of the band, these guys aren't showing any signs of cooling down anytime soon!"
-- John DiBiase, JesusFreakHideout.com
"Thousand Foot Krutch's 'Fire It Up' features everything you've come to love about the band. It's a raucous number that will get your heart pumping, your feet moving, and your head banging. 'Fire It Up' fires on all cylinders."
--C.E. Moore, TheChristianManifesto.com
"Taking their signature punk attitude meets full fledge rock and roll to an all new level, 'Fire It Up' quickly stands out as one of Thusand Foot Krutch's best songs to date."
--James Shotwell, Under The Gun Review
"'Fire It Up' instantly burns itself into the memory and becomes TFK's most rawkfist anthem to date."
-- Matt Conner, Soul-Audio.com
"'Fire It Up' is vintage Thousand Foot Krutch, with obvious arena play potential in the way of former hits like "Rawk Fist" and "Move."
--Tyler Hess, ChristianMusicZine.com
Thousand Foot Krutch will release "Welcome To The Masquerade" on Tooth & Nail Records September 8th. The band will also be out on the Creation Festival: The Tour this fall along with FM Static. For more information on TFK, follow the band on Twitter and check out their MySpace.
Seattle, WA...July 23, 2009...Tooth & Nail Records' Thousand Foot Krutch sadly announces that they will not be performing at Creation Northwest this Friday due to frontman Trevor McNevan's emergency surgery late yesterday evening. McNevan was taken to the emergency room for appendicitis, which resulted in an routine appendectomy around 8 p.m.. The band issued this statement about their unfortunate cancellation of their Creation appearance.
"We are saddened that we're not able to rock out with our fans at the beautiful Gorge Amphitheater. One of the highlights of festival season is Creation Northwest and the fans that come out to support us and all the amazing artists. However, right now Trevor needs to rest and recover. We would appreciate prayers for Trevor and Erin as he heals." Thousand Foot Krutch
Creation Festival issued this statement:
"Thousand Foot Krutch guarantees for an amazing show and they are a festival favorite, so we are saddened to hear they won't make it this year to Creation Northwest. We are praying for Trevor and his wife, Erin. We wish him a speedy recovery and look forward to having him and the guys out on tour this fall." Nick Kulb (Creation Festival)
Seattle, WA...November 19, 2008...Taco Bell®'s inaugural "Best of the Beat" winners were announced today as part of the leading Mexican-style quick service restaurant's Feed the Beat program. Tooth & Nail Records' Thousand Foot Krutch was one of the three winners announced today along with the bands Hit the Lights and Fireflight. Already privy to $500 in Taco Bell® Bucks for free Fourthmeal, the late night meal between dinner and breakfast, these bands will work with Taco Bell to identify and hire a well-known producer to record a single for them and then receive help in promotion by Taco Bell in the Spring of 2009.
"When we entered this contest we never thought we'd wind up being one of the winning bands," said Trevor McNevan, lead singer. "A huge THANK YOU to the fans who voted and voted and voted, we're humbled by your show of support. We want to thank Taco Bell for doing something like this to raise awareness of the great bands out there hitting the road to share their music with people."
The "Best of the Beat" winners can thank the legions of devoted fans who voted this October and November on Taco Bell's Virtual Music Festival Web site (www.feedthebeat.com). One hundred Feed the Beat bands showcased their music, photos, bios and tour schedules on the site, vying for the chance to become "Best of the Beat." More than 180,000 votes were cast over the past six weeks and Thousand Foot Krutch was one of the three bands that outlasted the competition to win the bracket-style contest. In its third year, Feed the Beat provided $500 in Taco Bell® Bucks to all participating bands. The singles will then be promoted on www.feedthebeat.com and through in-store efforts in the Spring of 2009, as the Web site address will be featured on Taco Bell's iconic Sauce Packet, which reaches more than 208 million people each month.
Seattle, WA...June 4, 2008...As the summer approaches, Tooth&Nails' Thousand Foot Krutch reflects on their 2007-2008 touring season and looks ahead to performances at the major festivals and forthcoming fall tour.
In the past year, TFK has been part of two of the most successful tours in the market with the TobyMac Portable Sounds spring and fall tours and the most recent hit Comatose Tour with rockers Skillet and special guests Decyfer Down. The Comatose Tour, which featured three rock acts that fans can't get enough of these days, sold out in more than half of the 25+ markets including such major cities as New York City, Minneapolis, Lancaster, Dayton and Mobile.
"Having TFK on the tour was a blast," states John Cooper lead singer of Skillet. "They brought an incredible show each night, and they also lit a fire under me to make sure we were doing our job so they wouldn't steal the show every night!"
"Thousand Foot Krutch was the band that sealed the deal when it came to booking our recent May 11th Comatose tour concert," shares Chris Strayer of CMI Productions.
Looking ahead, TFK will be a part of all major festivals including the commemorative 30th Anniversary of Creation East (June 25-28th). Closing their 2008, the band will be a part of the first-ever Creation Feastival: the Tour beginning in the early fall (dates TBA).
Strayer continues, "We have done many shows with these guys and have always been impressed with the energy and ministry they bring to the stage. They are an integral part of this falls Creation Festival: The Tour."
This spring success followed the release of the band's latest studio project "The Flame In All of Us," which garnered such praise as "shows the passion and heart," "best album to date," and "bright new chapter for Thousand Foot Krutch." Fans voted the band's project as the "Best Album of the Year" in the Golden Ear Awards in Ignite Your Faith (April 2008). In addition, Thousand Foot Krutch's Active Rock/Alternative single "Falls Apart" debuted in the Top 40. The single climbed into the Top 30 marking the band's third Active Rock/Alternative single to break into the Top 30 on the charts following the hit songs "Rawkfist" and "Move."
About Thousand Foot Krutch:
Thousand Foot Krutch is comprised of Trevor McNevan, his childhood friend Joel Bruyere on bass guitar and Steve Augustine on drums. The Toronto, Canada natives have sold near a half-million copies to date of their albums Set It Off, Phenomenon, and The Art Of Breaking. The band hit the musical scene with their 2003 Phenomenon album, which landed them six stellar No. 1 songs on rock radio and branched into mainstream radio with songs "Rawkfist" (Phenomenon) and "Move" (The Art of Breaking). It was "Rawkfist" that became the first great sports anthem of the 21st century being heard everywhere from sports stadiums to commercials (NHL, NFL and major league baseball, ESPN) to the WB's Smallville. In 2007, Thousand Foot Krutch released their newest Tooth&Nail Records' studio project, The Flame in All of Us, which has received media acclaim saying the project "marks a bright new chapter for Thousand Foot Krutch." Flame has already produced the band's eighth No. 1 Rock hit for three straight weeks ("Falls Apart") in addition to the third Top 5 CHR hit ("What Do We Know"). For more information on Thousand Foot Krutch, visit: http://www.thousandfootkrutch.com .
Seattle, WA...March 25, 2008...Tooth&Nail Records' rock band Thousand Foot Krutch continues to build with their single at Active Rock/Alternative general market radio as they head out on the road this week and begin a full spring tour. The band will also be appearing at numerous summer festivals, which will be followed by another major fall tour.
Two weeks ago Thousand Foot Krutch's Active Rock/Alternative single "Falls Apart" debuted in the Top 40 and continues to move upward currently at No. 33 with increased spins. This marks the band's third Active Rock/Alternative single to break into the Top 40 on the charts following the hit songs "Rawkfist" and "Move." The single is exposing the band to more than 1.9 million accumulated audiences on a weekly basis. In addition to the general market single, Christian radio is behind the new Rock single and title track "The Flame in All of Us," which is currently at No 12.
"This year's been nothing short of amazing," says lead singer Trevor McNevan. "We've been so encouraged by the support the new album ("The Flame In All Of Us") has received, both from a radio and live perspective. With the chart topping success of the first two singles ("Falls Apart"/"What Do We Know") in the CCM market, and a fast moving General Market single on Active rock and Alternative, we couldn't ask for much more."
Supporting their radio success, Thousand Foot Krutch will hit the road this Thursday, March 27th for the COMATOSE Tour with Skillet and special guests Decyfer Down. The tour will hit major cities such as Minneapolis, Chicago, New York City, Columbus and more. For a complete list of the tour dates see below. Following their spring tour, TFK will perform at nine major festivals this summer including Creation East, Creation West, Sonshine, Alive, Spirit West Coast (both), and Kingdom Bound.
TFK won't stop after their packed summer schedule as they are a part of the debut year for the Creation Festival: The Tour beginning in October (dates TBA). TFK will join Kutless along with special guests Pillar, Fireflight and Worth Dying For as well as MC KJ-52.
Expounding on the band's forthcoming tours, McNevan shares, "Touring wise, we're teaming up with long time co-horts Skillet to rock the U.S. for a 32 city tour. Then, following the intense summer festivals, we're heading out for the fall on the Creation tour with fellow Tooth&Nail mates Kutless (as well as Pillar, and a slew of other great bands on the one day traveling festival bill). We're sincerely thankful to everyone for their love and support, and to be a small part of what God's doing."
Thrilled to have Thousand Foot Krutch involved with this first-ever Creation Tour, Nick Kulb, tour producer, states, "We are extremely excited to have Thousand Foot Krutch join us on Creation Festival: The Tour in our first year. They have been a highlighted artist at the Creation Festivals for the past several years and having them as a part of the tour is a very logical tie-in."
Thousand Foot Krutch is comprised of Trevor McNevan, his childhood friend Joel Bruyere on bass guitar and Steve Augustine on drums. The Toronto, Canada natives have sold near a half-million copies to date of their albums Set It Off, Phenomenon, and The Art Of Breaking. The band hit the musical scene with their 2003 Phenomenon album, which landed them six stellar No. 1 songs on rock radio and branched into mainstream radio with songs "Rawkfist" (Phenomenon) and "Move" (The Art of Breaking). It was "Rawkfist" that became the first great sports anthem of the 21st century being heard everywhere from sports stadiums to commercials (NHL, NFL and major league baseball, ESPN) to the WB's Smallville. In 2007, Thousand Foot Krutch released their newest Tooth&Nail Records' studio project, The Flame in All of Us, which has received media acclaim saying the project "marks a bright new chapter for Thousand Foot Krutch." Flame has already produced the band's eighth No. 1 Rock hit for three straight weeks ("Falls Apart") in addition to the third Top 5 CHR hit ("What Do We Know"). For more information on Thousand Foot Krutch, visit: http://www.thousandfootkrutch.com .
