KingShifter

Rank #1 Wichita, KS Rock / Hard Rock / Metal

About

Members: (Sprout - Vocals) (Kink - Guitar) (David Steinbach - Drums) (Derek Ludewick - Bass)

Sounds Like: Down, Sevendust, Motörhead, Corrosion Of Conformity, Black Sabbath

Label: Pavement Entertainment

Manager: JD HamSlasher - "Sly Pig Entertainment"

Bio: KingShifter plays hard-ass-rock m*therf**ker! End of story. They don't play games or follow trends. The music speaks for itself. To summarize, KingShifter is all about the riff and the booze...it's all rock n' roll! KingShifter has continually “pounded” the circuit in the last 36 months hitting s... See Full Bio

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Follow us on Twitter @KingShifter and on Instagram at "kingshifter316". Rocklahoma is this weekend and we'll see ya there!

Press

“KingShifter may be the fastest, strongest, knock-you-on-your-ass thing to come out of Kansas since the tornado in The Wizard of Oz. Their debut, "Woes of the Abysmal" is the perfect storm of hard-core metal rock accompanied with a tsunami of torrential lyrics. They make no excuses about who they are, where they've been, and where they intend to go - straight inside your head and melt your brain!”

— Valerie King, Alternative Revolt Magazine

“Six tight, hard and stomping tracks. The American KingShifter starts chopping away with a blunt axe from the very first tones and leaves a pretty heavy and deep indent, so to speak. Their first EP Woes Of The Abysmal is a sweet collection of measured and fierce riffs, ditto hooks and powerful drums. The four amigos must love bands like Down and C.O.C. for the straightforward heavy rock and metal they put forward reminds of those bands. Served with enough variation it never slows down or makes your attention falter. But Kingshifter is different; it’s more accessible and seems like the perfect beachhead to conquer the other bands should one not be too familiar with this kind of fantastic music. Praiseworthy is also singer Sprout with his diverse ways of deliverance; raw, sharp, clean, concise and gravelly. KingShifter; sweet stuff!”

— Joop Konraad, Stoner Hive

“KingShifter's January 2011 release "Woes of the Abysmal" is a heavy, down tuned kick you in the candy ass hell of an album. Make sure you have some aspirin handy afterward, you’re going to need it after the ass kicking.”

— The Soda Shop, The The Soda Shop - The home for stoner rock news and reviews.

“Wichita based KingShifter, is churning out tantalizing bites of metal. Their debut album “Woes of the Abysmal” has in your face lyrics and kick a** riffs, you can’t deny how electrifying they are. I thoroughly enjoyed, “Cannonball.” This reminds me of something Beavis and Butthead would rock out to. The lead vocalist, Sprout, sold me on his delivery. I can certainly see other bands covering this song, because of this catchy hook and relentless musical attack. I’m sure KingShifter will be opening for major acts in no time. If they keep this same formula they should be well on their way to headliner their own tour in front of thousands of fans.”

— CJ, I Am Entertainment - Magazine

"Woes of the Abysmal" - An EP of very ballsy and charming Heavy Rock. Kingshifter plays a cool, heavy mixture between classic Hard Sludgy Riffage (inspired by Zakk Wylde's projects and Down) and adds a pinch of early grunge-esque melodies (especially in the very gutsy and versatile singing. Great Riffage and good hooks. -Sludgeswamp.com

— Sludgeswamp -Andrea, Sludgeswamp

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What's in store:
Nov 1, 2012
Well, today is the first of November already...We here at "KingShifter Incorpora... [more]

Still at it!
Sep 26, 2012
Well, a lot of things have changed since we last 'blogged'. We have a new drumme... [more]

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Fri
May 31

Bottom's Up
Sedalia, MO, US | 7:00pm
Bottom's Up
Sedalia, MO, US
Fri May 31 7:00pm
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Metalomedy IV Various comedians and metal bands...helluvuh good time!
Sat
Jun 1

Eastside Tavern
Columbia, MO, US | 8:00pm
Eastside Tavern
Columbia, MO, US
Sat Jun 01 8:00pm
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Sun
Jun 2

Double T's Roadhouse
Kansas CIty, KS, US | 5:00pm
Double T's Roadhouse
Kansas CIty, KS, US
Sun Jun 02 5:00pm
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Metal Hearts Day #3...Metal Hearts Foundation puts on Charity music shows to raise money for Children's Mercy Cardiology Unit. Come out and support a good cause.
Fri
Jun 14

The Spigot Lounge
Lincoln, NE, US | 9:00pm
The Spigot Lounge
Lincoln, NE, US
Fri Jun 14 9:00pm
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Clenched Fist Productions-Trippwire Inc. brings the noise to The Spigot in Lincoln. Featured will be TenDead of Omaha, Cynge of Lincoln, Kingshifter of Wichita, Ks and Beaver Damage of Lincoln. Doors open 8pm, show starts 9pm. 21 & over show. $5 cover. See ya there!
Sat
Jun 15

The Hideout
Omaha, NE, US | 8:00pm
The Hideout
Omaha, NE, US
Sat Jun 15 8:00pm
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KingShifter returns to Omaha.

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CWC.
Hi from Scotland,glad to share,stop by.CWC.
TokerMachine
You guysz fuckn rock cant wait to see you again and CONGRATS!!! on the signing bout time they signed bad ass bands!!!!
bdac07
Will see you on April 12th.....can't wait!!!
Jacquescoley®
Hey Guys: It's been quite some time, since our last visit. Hope all is well. Wish we could vote for you on Hard Rock. The contest has geographic limitations this year on th...
Ol' Danny Fat Balls
I fucking love it man! You guys are seriously one of my favorite bands!
Greg Blachman
Glad to be a fan!