Face The King

Rank #2 Amityville, NY Rock / Indie / Alternative Rock

About

Members: Eric Zirlinger - Vocals/Guitar/Keyboard, Joey Dammacco - Bass/Vocals, Dan DelVecchio - Lead Guitar/Vocals, Randy Palumbo - Drums/Percussion

Sounds Like: Radiohead, U2, Kings Of Leon, Muse, 30 Seconds to Mars

Bio: Face The King is an independent alternative hard rock band based out of New York that has redefined the New York rock scene with their arena size sound, both live and on record. In the three years that Face The King has been together, they have compiled a list of support from sponsors Vox, Blacks... See Full Bio

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: The second round of voting for @Rokonnection's Star of The Stage has begun!! Fans, do what you do best!! ;) https://t.co/B52lzIQmmE

Press

"The message of the band is like water, their fans like a fresh sponge anxious to be soaked with the themes that Zirlinger, Palumbo, DelVecchio and Dammacco convey."

— Elisabeth Turner, WaxWire Magazine

"With a burning ambition to succeed and an unwavering loyalty to their fan base...[Face The King] are a great example for aspiring bands on how to get a break in the industry."

— Tim Whale, Indie Bands Blog

"I have had the opportunity to see both 30STM and U2 live, and I will say that Face the King definitely FELT like being at one of those shows (without the Bono sunglasses of course)."

— Gotham Rocks

"These guys are lightning bolts in sound and stage. They make me want to steal someone’s lighter and do the classic, flammable wave (long before cell phones were the cool thing)."

— Caitlin Hoffman, Bigger Than Beyonce

“If you’ve never heard Face The King, I’d prepare yourselves to get familiar with them in 2012. Already getting ready for the new year, Face The King has made a list of resolutions, a few of which include selling out Gramercy Theater, selling out an out-of-state show, finishing the “greatest record ever,” and landing a major label deal. If a band can do this in 2012, my money is on Face The King.”

— Free Gotham

“Sounding a bit like Bono fronting Radiohead...Their sound is polished and they have hooks in all the right places...I can easily picture them playing for a sea of people, guys with their girl on their shoulders, hands waving back and forth in the air, an occasional exposed breast. You get the picture. ”

— J.R. Oliver, Ear Candy

"Those familiar with early Radiohead tracks, particularly Pablo Honey’s “How Do You?” and “Blow Out”, remember a band that had the potential to become a band of somber introspection (which they later became) or of fervent intensity. “The Burning And The Falling Down” is what they’d have sounded like had they chose the latter."

— Michael Natale, Loomings

"Some bands just capture the attention of the audience. The first time they played at The Room there wasn't a person in the building that wasn't paying attention. Their attention to every detail in their performance is refreshing. They care about their sound. They care about their audience. Their personalities are evidence of that. When they play The Garden... I will be in the Front Row"

— Vern Nickerson, The Room

“Face the King is an adventure waiting to be unleashed. The Burning and the Falling Down feature 5 tracks that take the listener on a voyage. As you listen your taken out of your reality and into the music. Face the King is an intense sonic experience that you will never forget.”

— Playgroundz.net, Playgroundz.net

“ "Face The King is bringing Alt-Rock to the masses of NYC. In a short time (formed in 2009) Face The King has gained a loyal following based on their consistent growth and genuine emotion they put into each song they write and perform."”

— Matthew Parness, NY Rock Scene

"Take the best parts of your favorite local bands, The Mercurial and SEER, and combine them with the writing and talent of national heroes such as Muse, Kings Of Leon, and Radiohead, and you get Face The King and their atmospheric kick your ass rock n' roll."

— Mike Watts, VuDu Studio (As Tall As Lions, The Dear Hunter, Hopesfall), Producer Comments

"I have booked and watched thousands of up-and-coming rock bands in the Northeast over the last few years and Face the King is hands down, one of the best bands I have ever seen."

— Cary Tamura, Tech-9 Music, LLC, Gotham Rocks & No Mercy Metal

“New Face The King EP (The Burning & The Falling Down) is an endless car ride on a long melodic highway that will lead in several directions.”

— Radio J, Aural Fix Radio

"Face the King is something else, something a bit darker...with a voice that sounds like Matthew Bellamy of Muse but grittier... Face the King does not sound like any other pop punk band on Long Island."

— Mike Ferrari, Aural Fix

"Critical and fan raves have put the band into the upper echelon of arena acts."

— Good Times Magazine

“Fresh off their win at the New York Unsigned Band Festival is Face the King, an alternative hard rock band based on Long Island. Including former members of SEER and The Mercurial, in just under a year since it's creation, Face the King has become a force to be reckoned with. Heavy riffs, driving drum beats and multi-layered vocals creates the band's hard rocking sound, with a hauntingly ethereal quality to it.”

— Ilana Redler, South Shore Sounds - L & M Publications

“The Music, absolutely incredible... blew me away. I haven't raved about a band to people in about 15 years... tonight... I gotta tell you... Face The King, Thumbs Up! The Place was packed, people put their hands together when asked to... Quite Impressive. I'd see them again tomorrow!”

— FredBrooklyn, FredBrooklyn PODCAST

“Face the King is a new amazing band straight out of Long Island, NY. This band has such a unique and amazing sound, not to mention a singer whos voice could rival Chris Cornell. These boys are onto something amazing and will be a force to be rekoned with in 2010”

— Cassie Ryan, Lyrical Lust

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Face The King - You, Me & the Sound (w/Lyrics)

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Sun
May 19

Brooklyn BAYFEST 2013
Brooklyn, NY, US | 1:30pm
Brooklyn BAYFEST 2013
Brooklyn, NY, US
Sun May 19 1:30pm
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LOCATION: Emmons Avenue and E 27 St We will be rocking the Mobile Stage at 1:30pm. *All ages, NO TICKET NEEDED On May 19th, Face The King will be playing Brooklyn's summer BAYFEST 2013! It will be an all day festival full of music, dancers, and all other kinds of entertainment. There will be 22 bands, dance troupes, and kids entertainers on the main stage.
Fri
May 24

The Saint
Asbury Park, NJ, US | 8:00pm
The Saint
Asbury Park, NJ, US
Fri May 24 8:00pm
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The Saint Asbury Park, NJ Harrison Promotions presents Rock: Face The King plus specials guests. 18+ to enter, 21 w/valid ID to drink $10 Adv/ $10 DOS Time slots and lineup TBA
Fri
Jun 21

Webster Hall
New York, NY, US | 7:00pm
Webster Hall
New York, NY, US
Fri Jun 21 7:00pm
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Face The King rocks The Studio in Webster Hall, NY for Chasing Carmen's EP release show!! Webster Hall 125 E 11th St New York, NY Tickets: $10 Doors Open 6:30pm We hit the stage at 9:15pm Chasing Carmen at 10:00pm!
Sat
Jul 13

Gramercy Theatre
New York, NY, US | 7:00pm
Gramercy Theatre
New York, NY, US
Sat Jul 13 7:00pm
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Gotham Rocks Presents: Face the King at Gramercy Theatre Saturday, July 13, 2013 Doors 7pm $15 Advance / $18 Doors Featuring: Face the King with She Said Fire Crush of Empires Chasing Thrill Special Guest TBA Now in its fifth year staging the best independent bands in New York City and its surrounding areas, rock showcase GOTHAM ROCKS is heating up the summer. On Saturday, July 13th Gotham Rocks presents the powerful and ethereal FACE THE KING at Gramercy Theatre, with SHE SAID FIRE, CRUSH OF EMPIRES and CHASING THRILL. FACE THE KING has rocketed to the top of the NYC music scene with their dramatic guitars, gut wrenching bass tones, orchestrations and signature, soaring vocals. The band’s newly released single “You, Me, & The Sound” has fans eager for their upcoming EP, following the success and critical acclaim of their last EP The Burning and the Falling Down. FACE THE KING’s arena-rock is something you must experience live. SHE SAID FIRE’s snarky and lush contemporary rock will act as direct support, burning up Gramercy’s stage with songs off their head-turning spring 2013 EP release BOOM! CRUSH OF EMPIRES’s unique, dark-driven sound takes the listener on an emotional journey from start to finish, with a raw live set that has graced sold out stages all over NYC. Two-time Warped Tour veterans CHASING THRILL will round out the evening with their energetic, fast tempos and high vocal melodies. Gotham Rocks will also offer a band from their Wednesday, May 22nd NEW BLOOD SERIES show at Tammany Hall an opportunity to take the stage at Gramercy Theatre on July 13th. The NEW BLOOD SERIES, created to welcome and promote independent, fresh talent in New York’s rock scene, develops a working relationship between new bands and Gotham Rocks.

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Bill Wright
Cool tunes fit for a King!
The Blue Mountain Pr...
Enjoyed listening, keep on groovin!!! Greetings from Bavaria. Best wishes :)
ZERENA
Playing THE BURNING AND THE FALLING DOWN right now!! Everytime I hear it, it gets even better!! Your NY fan, ZERENA :)
Donna Fe Gagaracruz
Guys! You sound like some of the famous altern-rock artists! Hands down on you. I'm definitely a fan of yours now. \m/
Katy Cherry
I liked the band and guitarist. successes
Champ
Hey, you guys are awesome! Really digging the Moving Mountains, 30 Secs to Mars vibe you guys bring to the table. Best of luck in your future endeavors. If you get a moment...