tag:whatliesaheadrock.com,2005:/blogs/latest-news?p=12Latest News2018-04-11T17:15:57-05:00What Lies Aheadfalsetag:whatliesaheadrock.com,2005:Post/63252162020-05-21T13:32:47-05:002022-05-26T00:38:38-05:00GET READY TO START A NEW GAME<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/169398/be01f5088817986822b2002af9a8860d7839c8fb/original/wla-new-game.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="HYPERFOLLOW" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/whatliesahead/new-game-4" target="_blank"><span class="font_large"><strong>HYPERFOLLOW</strong></span></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong><a contents="AMAZON" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088WGKHKW" target="_blank">AMAZON</a> - <a contents="APPLE MUSIC" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://music.apple.com/us/album/new-game-ep/1514327874" target="_blank">APPLE MUSIC</a> - <a contents="GOOGLE PLAY" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://play.google.com/store/music/album/What_Lies_Ahead_New_Game?id=Bj5oanrq52irdmob6eqkpqlnkqm" target="_blank">GOOGLE PLAY</a></strong></span></p>
<p>It's been a couple of years since our last major release, but we're about to change all that. In 2016, we came out of the gates with THE DAMAGE LEFT IN YOUR WAKE. Two years later, we unleashed THE BIRTH OF TRAGEDY. We then had a little bit of fun, releasing our covers of RENEGADE and SEPARATE WAYS, and Steve took a crack at remastering our first album with DAMAGE REVISITED. </p>
<p>Last year, we had an awesome run of shows. Besides the incredible time we had touring Oklahoma and Texas with our superpals in Fools' Brew, we also were graced with the privilege of performing at RocHaus in West Dundee, Illinois TWICE! </p>
<p>Throughout all of this, we were working on new material and formulating a solid plan in order to get it to as many ears as possible. If you managed to catch us at any of our shows last year, you may have been lucky enough to hear some of it. </p>
<p>Well, we're proud to announce that our next EP, NEW GAME, will be releasing on digital platforms all over, Friday, May 29th, 2020! </p>
<p>Six killer tracks await you, bigger, louder, and angrier than ever before, in a relentless onslaught fueled by adrenaline, aggression, and way too many viewings of Bloodsport.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/169398/4101a05c4c8e20385b05d337e3256db564843b6f/original/new-game-tracklist.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>What Lies Aheadtag:whatliesaheadrock.com,2005:Post/58357812019-07-24T23:07:03-05:002019-07-24T23:07:03-05:00#HELLBOUND<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/169398/d46a1c5bd31776b6ba30b8b22d7d8b14cc877735/original/image2.jpeg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>For the first time ever, WHAT LIES AHEAD is hitting the road and taking our music to stages outside of Illinois!</p>
<p>We will be joining our brethren and #bandfam in Fools' Brew for an adventure that will take us across Oklahoma and Texas. The journey begins this Friday at Kendell's in Oklahoma City!</p>What Lies Aheadtag:whatliesaheadrock.com,2005:Post/51765632018-04-11T16:26:54-05:002022-05-10T03:40:56-05:00THE BIRTH OF TRAGEDY<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/169398/9fcfb26561399681fec9c39f3ee574f6acdca10a/original/flyer.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">After almost two years in production, What Lies Ahead is beyond proud to finally unleash our second full length album, "THE BIRTH OF TRAGEDY", into the wild! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Twelve tracks of explosive energy and melodic mayhem await you, including two powerful songs that have never been played live. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">To commemorate and celebrate this momentous occasion, we have prepared an absolutely killer lineup of some of the best local talent in Chicagoland. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">On June 16th, for the low price of $8, join us at Penny Road Pub for an evening of music and revelry with: </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Oblivion Zero <br>Consume The Divide <br>Bury Your Past <br>Genotype <br>Fools' Brew</span></p>
<p>You can stream our lead single from this album, "At The Horizon", right here on our website! If you want to hear more, check out <a contents="our appearance on The Metal Experience" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://themetalexperience.com/index.php/past-guests/item/619-what-lies-ahead" target="_blank">our appearance on The Metal Experience</a>, where we talked about our history as a band and revealed two other new songs from this album: "Vigil" and "Quiet".</p>
<p><span class="font_regular">~Q</span></p>What Lies Aheadtag:whatliesaheadrock.com,2005:Post/49273342017-11-10T10:10:23-06:002017-11-10T10:10:23-06:00Momentum and a Half<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/169398/a82d89fc7cf23193cf5bdd437d1c546366f2a030/original/20596990-10108450244953190-1835600779373767691-n.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>What a year it's been! </p>
<p>WHAT LIES AHEAD has been continuing to carve its own path throughout the last several months. We've been building upon many musical bonds and sharing stages with some of the best local artists in the Chicagoland scene! </p>
<p>Since our last news post, we have had an excellent run of shows through the summer months. In August, we hosted the first ever BANDFAM UNITED bash at Penny Road Pub, which was a rousing success! We brought our brothers in BURY YOUR PAST and ON MY SIX with us, we handed out limited edition shirts commemorating the occasion, and everyone had a blast.</p>
<p>Tonight, we will be back at Cairo Ale House in West Chicago (one of our favorite hometown venues), and on Sunday, we will be setting another milestone as WHAT LIES AHEAD opens up the night for POWERMAN5000 at The Forge in Joliet!</p>
<p>This will be the biggest opportunity we've had yet! Come out to see our upgraded merch booth and hear a setlist of some of our best material.</p>
<p>Speaking of setlists... Our appearance tonight at Cairo Ale House will be just as special: We're going to let the fans decide what they want to hear! We tend to craft our sets carefully for each show, but we have discovered that means some songs in our catalog have had rarer live performances than others. So come on out and challenge us to dust off some of our lesser-heard songs like LEADING THE BLIND, RULE OF TWO, or even THE VAXX.</p>
<p>We've still got some announcements and other tricks up our sleeve as we prepare to bring a close to the year, so be sure to keep an eye on our social media next week...</p>
<p>As always, thank you for making this musical journey as amazing as it is.<br><br>~Q</p>
<p> </p>What Lies Aheadtag:whatliesaheadrock.com,2005:Post/46740102017-04-17T14:06:22-05:002017-04-17T14:07:11-05:00A Brother in Need<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/169398/62ffe697d135949de9d60efaf9e9d624eea99fad/original/16174506-1333174866705588-3178722580752388010-n.jpg?1492455847" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br><span class="font_regular">We here at WLA always try to keep things fun and light in our web presence, to highlight the joy of our musical journey and all the great times we have with you guys- our friends, families, and fans. But something terrible happened this past weekend to one of our most beloved brothers in the local scene. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">This past Saturday, April 15th, Jason Hladilek of <a contents="Bedside Alibi" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/BedsideAlibi/">Bedside Alibi</a> was in a terrible motorcycle accident with his wife, Carrie Culler Hladilek, and one of their friends, Michael Kingsley. Unfortunately, Carrie and Michael have passed away, and Jason is still being cared for in the ICU. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">As many of you know, we have come to love Bedside as family in the time since we first shared a stage last year, and have developed a great bond with all of them as friends and fellow musicians. I even just got finished working with them on a three song demo. To say that we are devastated and heartbroken by this tragic event would be a severe understatement. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">In the wake of this, however, we are finding comfort in how strongly the local scene has come together to provide support and assistance. Two donation pages have been established to assist Jason and <a contents="Michael's familie" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.gofundme.com/3nizab4" target="_blank">Michael's families</a> with any financial burdens that come from this terrible accident.A Silent Truth took the initiative to set up the<a contents=" page for Jason" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.gofundme.com/3nkr3qw" target="_blank"> page for Jason</a>, and will be donating a portion of their merch sales from the upcoming <a contents="Midwest Springfest" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2049176231973540/">Midwest Springfest</a> directly to the Hladileks. Also, our <a contents="next show at Cairo Ale House" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1810116365915846/" target="_blank">next show at Cairo Ale House</a> on June 9th is now an all ages benefit with no cover- donations will be accepted at the door. If you can contribute to either fund, any amount (large or small) will go a long way. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">We are all shaken by what happened this weekend, but what is most important right now is that we continue to come together with positive energy, love, and support. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">The local music scene is made of many bands, but we are all one family. And we will always take care of our family. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">~Q</span><br><br><span class="font_large">Donations can be made through these links:<br><br><a contents="Donations for Michael Kingsley's family" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.gofundme.com/3nizab4" target="_blank"><strong>Donations for Michael Kingsley's family</strong></a><br><br><a contents="Donations for Jason Hladilek and his family" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.gofundme.com/3nkr3qw" target="_blank"><strong>Donations for Jason Hladilek and his family</strong></a></span></p>What Lies Aheadtag:whatliesaheadrock.com,2005:Post/45370402017-01-04T13:56:21-06:002017-01-04T13:56:21-06:002017!Happy New Year!<br><br>We're kicking off 2017 with some exciting news- later this year, our second full length album will be released! It's been a hectic few months for us in What Lies Ahead, but we've kept up a furious writing pace. The end result will be twelve brand new tracks showcasing how we have been developing and refining our sound since the release of "THE DAMAGE LEFT IN YOUR WAKE" last January. More solos, more grooves, more headbanger-friendly riffwork... We can't wait to unleash this sonic fury on you all, so look forward to more news as progress continues!<br><br>Speaking of our debut album...<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/169398/7892703e121427db092f2461a87a4896ba82740e/original/wla-prp-1-20-2017-promo.jpg?1483559223" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>To commemorate the upcoming anniversary of the release of our first album, we are happy to announce that we'll be performing it in its entirety (alongside a selection from our new material) at <a contents="Penny Road Pub on January 20th" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1820865651511270/" target="_blank">Penny Road Pub on January 20th</a>! This will be the perfect opportunity to be a part of the live What Lies Ahead experience if you've never had a chance before.<br><br>This will be a 21+ event, we'll be performing from 7:30-9PM, and the door charge is only going to be $8!<br><br>Hope to see you there. Thanks for all your support as we've gone on this musical journey!<br><br>~QWhat Lies Aheadtag:whatliesaheadrock.com,2005:Post/43157432016-08-08T19:26:21-05:002017-01-16T10:48:22-06:00Good Times In Lombard!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/169398/ada2dfac3d598909f4a168326cf4ced164bf9316/original/13612147-1144543748902035-2981600577453383706-n.jpg?1470699959" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>It's been a pretty busy summer for us, but we've finally got time for a bit of a breather before our <a contents="next show at Cairo Ale House in West Chicago" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1080680852008135/" target="_blank">next show at Cairo Ale House in West Chicago</a>!<br><br>Unfortunately, we did not advance to the final round of the Battle of the Bands at Side Street Studio Arts, but we still had a hell of a time and contributed to the largest crowd that's ever been there! We busted out a few more surprises to commemorate the occasion, debuting one of our newest songs, "The Contract," and performing "The Vaxx" live for the first time ever. The room was rowdy, blisteringly hot, and loud. There's something about performing that intimately close to your audience that just can't be replicated on a bigger stage!<br><br>All in all, we had a great time being a part of that battle and couldn't be more thankful to have the kinds of fans that got us so far in the competition in the first place. We couldn't have done it without you, and we're hard at work to keep giving you nothin' but our best.<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/169398/44a90fb8fbad79da9f27b32d8a40fed8aa9dba2a/original/13775527-696731722658-223478818767142004-n.jpg?1470700398" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>The following day, we were able to decompress with another gig at the Brauerhouse in Lombard, alongside our old friends <a contents="On My Six" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/OnMy6/" target="_blank">On My Six</a>, as well as new friends in <a contents="Atlanta is Burning" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/AtlantaIsBurning" target="_blank">Atlanta is Burning</a> and <a contents="Bedside Alibi" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/BedsideAlibi" target="_blank">Bedside Alibi</a>. It was a pleasure meeting everyone in the other bands- they were all class acts and each band absolutely killed it when they took the stage. The vibes were incredible.<br><br>We can't wait for more opportunities to share the stage with these fine folks again, so do yourselves a favor and drop by their pages to keep an eye on what they're up to, too!<br><br>Videos and photos from this show are currently available on our Facebook page- lots of great moments to check out, especially our cover of Black Sabbath's "N.I.B.". <a contents="&nbsp;Madmann Productions" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/Madmann999/" target="_blank"> Madmann Productions</a> took a ton of amazing shots- he works with On My Six regularly, but always captures the essence of a performance no matter which band he's shooting. Take some time to admire his photography!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/169398/190cb5d764b3ca108994230d899051cb022e563a/medium/13726596-1144540518902358-232530466368202418-n.jpg?1470701261" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><br>In the weeks since, we've been keeping up the pace through the writing of more new material, hunting down more gigs, and planning for the rest of the year's creative output. This may or may not include some new video material...<br><br>You can catch us at our next gig on September 10th, at Cairo Ale House in West Chicago. We're looking forward to an evening full of music, and bringing our own particular brand of chaos to the stage for everyone to see!<br><br>Expect some updates on this website in the near future, but for now, mark those calendars, check out those other bands, and get ready for more of WHAT LIES AHEAD!<br><br>~QWhat Lies Aheadtag:whatliesaheadrock.com,2005:Post/42871182016-07-20T13:36:56-05:002017-01-16T10:48:22-06:00Second Round Win and More!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/169398/50b83eb8296b2a69fe8bd703b9c39c6ab80adc63/original/13697268-695471198758-1253444020483891861-n.jpg?1469038525" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>Thanks once again to our amazing fans, we pulled through for a victory in our second round appearance last month! <a contents="Phantoms and Pestilence" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/freestylescientists/?fref=ts" target="_blank">Phantoms and Pestilence</a> put on a great show, even busting out some lighting and fog effects during their set to really build their atmosphere. We're looking forward to seeing what they do next in the local scene!<br><br>It's been an exciting and hectic few weeks building up to the semifinal round, which takes place THIS FRIDAY at the same locale all the other rounds have resided in. We've been hard at work writing and revising our newest material, we got a mention and play on <a contents="Tim Lamping's Local Loft podcast" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-7ktqy-60fa2f#.V4iOlaozJU4.facebook">Tim Lamping's Local Loft podcast</a> (at around the 52 minute mark), and preparing for our back to back shows at the <a contents="Battle of the Bands" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/271448769875988/?acontext=%7B%22feed_story_type%22%3A117%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D">Battle of the Bands</a> (7/22) and <a contents="Brauerhouse" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/267703500248461/">Brauerhouse</a> (7/23)!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/169398/adaef51701aa8a3cb38e387881d1d38250a60c4e/medium/wla-flyer-7-22.png?1469038878" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><br>We're pumped to be taking the stage with our friends in <a contents="On My Six" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/OnMy6/" target="_blank">On My Six</a> once again- those guys always put on one hell of a show, and they've been keeping busy with plenty of gigs of their own. Also joining us that evening will be Atlanta is Burning and Bedside Alibi.<br><br>This semifinal round at Side Street Studio Arts is the last obstacle in our path towards the final battle. Much is at stake for us, and we are hoping that we can take home another win and get even closer to that coveted grand prize! So far, we've found this endeavour to be a challenging, creatively rewarding experience that has pushed us to new levels in our ability to balance writing with consistently putting on explosive live performances. Getting to meet all the other bands kicking around Elgin's music scene has been a pleasure and an honor as well- there is an incredibly diverse community out there with musicians representing a wide swath of genres.<br><br>As we find ourselves hitting the tail end of summer (ALREADY?!), we're hoping to keep up the pace with more live shows and plenty more new material to build on what we did with <a contents="The Damage Left In Your Wake" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="/music" target="_blank">The Damage Left In Your Wake</a> (<a contents="Amazon" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01C1E7XFW?ie=UTF8&redirect=true" target="_blank">Amazon</a> <a contents="Bandcamp" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://whatliesaheadrock.bandcamp.com/">Bandcamp</a> <a contents="iTunes" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-damage-left-in-your-wake/id1087242213?ign-mpt=uo%3D4" target="_blank">iTunes</a> <a contents="Spotify" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://play.spotify.com/album/3mau8NCDRp6WBOeTkYIn09?play=true&utm_source=open.spotify.com&utm_medium=open" target="_blank">Spotify</a>). Keep an eye out and your ears open for all the neat stuff we've got planned!<br><br>For now? Mark those calendars for this Friday, July 22nd to add your voice to the chaos! Come down to Side Street Studio Arts in Elgin and help us march on to that final round!<br><br>~QWhat Lies Aheadtag:whatliesaheadrock.com,2005:Post/42064652016-06-01T10:52:31-05:002017-01-16T10:48:22-06:00The Campaign of Conquest Continues!<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="IjG1eDxLeko" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/IjG1eDxLeko/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IjG1eDxLeko?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="480" width="720" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></span></div>
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<br>Thanks to our amazing fans, we pulled in a win at Round One of <a contents="Side Street Studio Arts" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.sidestreetstudioarts.org/" target="_blank">Side Street Studio Arts</a>' Battle of the Bands!<br><br>It was one hell of a night, with a packed room and a ton of energy. As always, we're humbled by all the love and support being thrown our way, and it totally made my night to hear an entire room of rowdy folks shouting and grooving right along with us! It never, ever gets old seeing everyone in the crowd enjoying themselves just as much as we are while we're tearing it up.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/169398/b08dbd2a1b6ba4eff59b5d2c9c57e3c06cd4b128/original/13323824-690178874618-2723454490417141040-o.jpg?1464795274" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>Both <a contents="Andrew Moore" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://moore.bandcamp.com">Andrew Moore</a> and <a contents="The Ferns" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/bandtheferns/" target="_blank">The Ferns</a> performed some fantastic sets of their own, as well. The Ferns also advanced to the next round, so we're looking forward to see if we'll be facing each other again in the semifinals (depending on how our next round goes, of course).<br><br>We are very much pumped to come back on June 24th. There are some surprises in store, including some new material and songs we haven't performed live, yet! If you missed out on the first round, we are definitely going to need you for <a contents="this next one" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/740964009378581/" target="_blank">this next one</a>. This is a huge opportunity for the band to get in front of a ton of new folks, and the only way we can make it happen is with your help!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/169398/7d335c9d4cb7c1d6a84508ec6caf7e791d406e03/original/13267869-10153432762836222-5793111400046967978-n.jpg?1464796291" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>So mark that calendar for <strong>Friday,</strong> <strong>June 24th, </strong>gather your friends and warm up those hollerin' muscles. It'll be going down at <strong>7PM, </strong>with the same details as last time. All ages, and no cover, with only a suggested donation of <strong>$5</strong>. Gotta be there to vote!<br><br>~Q</div>What Lies Aheadtag:whatliesaheadrock.com,2005:Post/41468292016-04-21T01:38:59-05:002017-01-16T10:48:22-06:00Thanks, Chicago!<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="Ux1mJXKABJc" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/Ux1mJXKABJc/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ux1mJXKABJc?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="480" width="720" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div>
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<br>We had a fantastic night at Reggie's Rock Club on April 10th for our Chicago debut!<br><br>Plenty of folks made it out, we made some new musical connections, and everything went swimmingly. The variety of genres that were represented that night were incredible and it was wonderful to see bands with younger musicians showcasing their love for music that was popular well before their time. (Major props to Breaking Ice and Far From Broken, the youngest groups there.)<br><br>Special shout out goes to <a contents="On My Six" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/OnMy6/?" target="_blank">On My Six</a>, a great group of guys from out in Rockford that have one hell of a live experience. Their next gig is this Saturday, April 23rd, at Penny Road Pub in Barrington, Illinois.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/169398/ba0f6aa88f382c5cb461af0acca868981279ffb3/original/12993382-1081647778524966-1377581215247958343-n.jpg?0" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>So what's next on our to-do list?<br><br>Our next gig will be the most important one yet- What Lies Ahead is participating in a Battle of the Bands event at Side Street Studio Arts in Elgin, Illinois!<br><br>On May 27th, we will be in the first round, going up against three other bands to try and advance to the next round. The initial roster is sixteen, which will be pared down to eight after the first round is finished, with one-on-ones to follow in subsequent rounds.<br><br>The prize? Among other things, a coveted slot performing on the mainstage for Elgin's famed <strong>Nightmare on Chicago Street</strong> event later in the fall!<br><br>This is a huge opportunity for us. An opportunity to network, meet other bands in the local scene, get some face time with the community, put our music in front of new faces and ears... The only way we'll be able to make it a reality is if we can keep building on the momentum we've already got!<br><br>The love and support we've been shown so far has been humbling and encouraging, and we will need every ounce of it for this one.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/169398/bbb58a22b1189318041b004c936cfbb2c1ef0577/original/12718022-1081647751858302-6976890855099729303-n.jpg?0" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>So mark your calendars for <strong>May 27th </strong>at <strong>7PM</strong>, and when the day comes, bring yourself and as many as you can muster to <strong>Side Street Studio Arts</strong> in Elgin! There's only a<strong> $5 suggested donation</strong> and it's an<strong> All Ages</strong> event. Keep your eyes on this website, the <a contents="event " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/231330123921308/" target="_blank">event</a> <a contents="pages" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1728606124074358/" target="_blank">pages</a>, and our <a contents="Facebook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/whatliesaheadrock" target="_blank">Facebook</a> for all the latest, as usual!<br><br>Thank you for your continued support, and we hope to see you next month!<br><br>~Q<br> </div>What Lies Aheadtag:whatliesaheadrock.com,2005:Post/40552492016-02-23T00:42:35-06:002017-01-16T10:48:22-06:00Release Party Success and Upcoming Chicago Debut!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/169398/d104ff8a22fc0c61f9e6e88350635d3a5fc7617c/original/12650886-1033316956691382-4303417687248742064-n.jpg?0" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>Our release party for THE DAMAGE LEFT IN YOUR WAKE was a resounding success!<p>We've been following up on opportunities that have presented themselves to us in the weeks since we dropped our album and there is a lot of really exciting stuff on the horizon. We had a fantastic turnout at Studio 66, with a room full of folks that gave the entire evening a truly explosive atmosphere through the energy they were feeding us. The support we felt that night was incredible, and has us motivated and energized to bring even more intensity to every performance as we march into the rest of 2016!</p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/169398/7f983c113a58db3a94aaa981bbed30bc0f6c684e/original/12605425-10206775003507393-592232953188131697-o.jpg?0" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>The most important thing to do in the wake of such an incredible event is to keep that momentum flowing, and we've dedicated ourselves to that by hopping right back into writing kickin' new material and securing our next gig at Reggie's in Chicago, on April 10th! Advance tickets for this show are available directly from us for the low price of $10.<br><br>The digital release of the album hit a minor speedbump on the major distribution platforms, but things are starting to get back on track. It has been available on our <a contents="Bandcamp" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://whatliesaheadrock.bandcamp.com">Bandcamp</a> since January 30th, but is beginning to reappear on the other sites as their approval process completes. As of right now, THE DAMAGE LEFT IN YOUR WAKE is live on <a contents="Amazon" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01C1E7XFW?ie=UTF8&redirect=true">Amazon</a> and Tidal, with Rdio, Spotify, iTunes, Google Play, and all the other usual places soon to follow. If you've had a chance to listen to us in any form, we'd love to hear what you think! Write us some reviews on <a contents="Amazon" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01C1E7XFW?ie=UTF8&redirect=true">Amazon</a>, or shoot us an email with your thoughts!<br><br>Our friends at <a contents="VisualScores.net" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.visualscores.net">VisualScores.net</a> produced a <a contents="music video" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjMB6cFlCos">music video</a> from footage captured at the release party, which is currently embedded directly into our home page here! Take a few minutes to give 'er a watch!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/169398/0072cb2371ae1a4c745005e39f968267a5c026f7/original/12654509-1033316960024715-1985791269800737416-n.jpg?0" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>There is plenty more in store for us this year, and we just can't wait to share our musical journey with you all.<br><br>~QWhat Lies Aheadtag:whatliesaheadrock.com,2005:Post/39832402016-01-11T00:35:50-06:002017-01-16T10:48:22-06:00DEBUT ALBUM!We've been kicking it into high gear since last August, and we've got plenty of exciting news!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/169398/6f549457bff19eb277fe016582960d2fdd599a2d/medium/12439494-1020846151271796-2345848924390007231-n.jpg?1452492956" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><div style="text-align: center;">
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<strong>THE DAMAGE LEFT IN YOUR WAKE </strong>is going to be a full length physical and digital release, available across many digital distribution platforms so that no matter what your preference, you'll be able to get your hands on it easily! Consisting of twelve powerful tracks and arranged to achieve the feel of the traditional album release of yesteryear, we're extremely excited for the world to hear what we've been up to. The limited run of physical copies are packaged very attractively, featuring eye-catching artwork by Smith Designs and a small booklet inside a jewel case.<br> <div style="text-align: center;">
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<p>To celebrate this milestone in our progress as a band, and start building buzz as we ramp up into the live phase, we're throwing a release listening party on <strong>January 29th</strong> at the studio where it all went down! Physical copies of the album will be available for purchase ($10), as well as the very first wave of WHAT LIES AHEAD merch!<br><br>It's shaping up to be a great start to 2016, so keep an eye out as we continue to unleash more of our particular brand of madness upon the world!<br><br>~Q</p>
</div>What Lies Aheadtag:whatliesaheadrock.com,2005:Post/37356182015-06-09T17:17:01-05:002015-06-09T17:17:01-05:00New Barrage of Material on the Way!We're working on a fresh batch of recordings for all of the material we've been pumping out the last few months!<br><br>Here's a taste of one of the newest pieces we've put together, one which we currently are referring to as "Steve's Opus".0:47What Lies Aheadtag:whatliesaheadrock.com,2005:Post/37174822015-05-27T10:56:34-05:002015-05-27T10:56:34-05:00THINGS WE LEFT BEHIND DEMO RELEASED!Fresh out of the studio, here's our inaugural demo track for your listening pleasure!What Lies Ahead