'' After Hours ''is the third EP by
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band
Glamour of the Kill
Glamour of the Kill (sometimes abbreviated as GOTK) were an English post-hardcore band from York. They had a Kerrang! video of the week with the track "Feeling Alive".
History
"Glamour of the Kill" were formed in January 2007. They take thei ...
. It was released on 17 November 2014 after a
kickstarter
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campaign. ''Glasswerk Magazine'' called the EP "a slightly grittier affair than the band’s sophomore album, but it seems the four-piece are choosing to stick to their winning formula of pop-rock hooks and 80s-metal-inspired riffage. The EP features guest vocals from
Craig Mabbitt
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of
Escape The Fate
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and
Jacoby Shaddix
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of
Papa Roach
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Aft ...
."
History
Funded via
Kickstarter
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after the band parted ways with their management and record company, the album will be released on 17 November 2014, through
Siege of Amida Records. The single "Out of Control" (featuring
Jacoby Shaddix
Jacoby Dakota Shaddix (born July 28, 1976) is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, TV presenter and actor. He is best known as the founding member and the continuous lead singer of the California-based rock band Papa Roach since the band's fo ...
of
Papa Roach
Papa Roach is an American rock band from Vacaville, California, formed in 1993. The original lineup consisted of lead vocalist Jacoby Shaddix, guitarist Jerry Horton, drummer Dave Buckner, bassist Will James, and trombonist Ben Luther.
Aft ...
) was released on 5 October 2014, and was premiered on
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Rock Show. Two weeks later, they announced pre-orders for the album.
''Glasswerk Magazine'' stated in a review that "the EP is a slightly grittier affair than the band’s sophomore album, but it seems the four-piece are choosing to stick to their winning formula of pop-rock hooks and 80s-metal-inspired riffage."
Track listing
Personnel
;Glamour of the Kill
* Davey Richmond - lead vocals, bass guitar
* Mike Kingswood - guitars, backing vocals
* Chris Gomerson - guitars, backing vocals
* Ben Thomson - drums, backing vocals
;Additional Musicians
*
Jacoby Shaddix
Jacoby Dakota Shaddix (born July 28, 1976) is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, TV presenter and actor. He is best known as the founding member and the continuous lead singer of the California-based rock band Papa Roach since the band's fo ...
- vocals on "Out of Control"
*
Craig Mabbitt
Craig Edward Mabbitt (born April 9, 1987) is an American singer-songwriter and recording artist. He is the lead vocalist for American rock band Escape the Fate. He was formerly the lead vocalist for the bands Blessthefall and The Word Alive. He ...
- vocals on "Earthquake"
References
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2014 EPs
Glamour of the Kill EPs