US heavy rock champions Hippie Death Cult unleash their fierce and fun cover of Nirvana’s “Aneurysm” on all streaming platforms and announce extensive European and North American tours for this summer and fall!
Watch Hippie Death Cult cover Nirvana’s “Aneurysm“
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Hippie Death Cult guitarist Eddie Brnabic comments: “Laura (vocals, bass) and I grew up listening to Nirvana a ton back in the 90’s and had recently enjoyed revisiting their catalog, which sparked a renewed appreciation for them and their ethics as a band.
When tinkering with cover song ideas for our live set last year, the idea of doing “Aneurysm” came up. It felt fun to play, so we didn’t overthink it and started adding it to our live set over the past year.
We had a blast playing it live, often inviting friends up to sing with us and it always went over well with the audience. Once we got home from touring at the beginning of the 2024, we headed right into the studio to track a version of it just for the hell of it while it was still kinda fresh in our minds.
Right after that I had gone into the studio to produce the new Spirit Mother album, so we had Armand Lance (vocalist of Spirit Mother) track some backing vocals for it, as he had frequently jumped on stage with us to perform it live when we were on the road together in 2023.
It was real fun to do, hopefully that comes across. We tracked a couple of other covers that we’d been playing recently along with it that will also likely come out at some point.“
🇪🇺 Summer European tour:
6/28 IT Bologna – Freakout
6/29 DE Passau – Blackdoor Festival
7/2 UK Nottingham – Ye Olde Salutation Inn
7/3 UK Preston – The Ferret
7/4 UK Sheffield – Yellow Arch Studio
7/5 UK Huddersfield – Northern Quarter
7/6 UK London – Stoomfest
7/7 UK Swansea – Elysium Gallery & Venue
7/9 FR Lille – Le Bulle
7/11 DE Mannheim – 7er Club
7/12 DE Erfurt – Stoned from the Underground – Festival
7/14 DE Munchen – Unter Deck
7/15 DE Mainz – Kulturcafe
7/16 NL Nijmegen – De Onderbroek
7/17 DE Köln – Stereo Wonderland
7/18 DE Dresden – Chemiefabrik
7/19 DE Karlsruhe – Das Fest
7/20 PT Figueira Da Foz – Woodrock Festival
7/23 SK Bratislava – Garaže
7/24 DE Goppingen – Gastatte Zille
7/26 DE Cottbus – Blue Moon Festival
7/27 AT Linz – Kapu
7/28 SI Ljubljana – Channel Zero
🇺🇸🇨🇦 Fall North American tour with Kadabra
9/2 Boise, ID – Neurolux
9/3 Salt Lake City, UT – Urban Lounge
9/4 Denver, CO – HQ
9/5 Omaha, NE – Slowdown
9/6 Milwaukee, WI – Club Garibaldi
9/7 Chicago, IL – Cobra Lounge
9/8 Grand Rapids, MI – The Pyramid Scheme
9/9 Newport, KY – Southgate House Revival Room
9/10 Youngstown, OH – Westside Bowl
9/11 Philadelphia, PA – MilkBoy Philadelphia
9/12 Providence, RI – Alchemy w/ Acid King
9/14 Queens, NY – Knockdown Center
9/16 Québec QC – La Source de la Martinière
9/17 Ottawa, ON – Dominion Tavern
9/19 Toronto, ON – Bovine Sex Club
9/20 Detroit, MI – Sanctuary
9/21 Louisville, KY – Portal + Artportal
9/22 Atlanta, GA – Altar At The Masquerade
9/23 Pensacola, FL – Handlebar
9/24 Lafayette, LA – Freetown Boom Boom
9/25 Dallas, TX – Ruins
9/26 Houston, TX – Black Magic Social Club
9/27 Austin, TX – The Lost Well
9/28 Las Cruces, NM – Amador Bar & Grill
9/29 Albuquerque, NM – Sister
9/30 Scottsdale, AZ – Pub Rock
10/2 San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick
10/3 Long Beach, CA – Alex’s Bar
10/4 Los Angeles, CA – Permanent Records
10/5 Oakland, CA – Eli’s Mile High Club
10/6 Reno, NV – Lo-Bar Social
10/31 Seattle – El Corazón
11/1 Vancouver, BC – Green Auto
11/2 Kelowna, BC – Jackknife Brewing
11/3 Calgary, AB – Palomino Smokehouse
11/6 Spokane, WA – The Big Dipper
11/7 Yakima, WA – Bearded Monkey Music
11/8 Bend, OR – Volcanic Theatre Pub
11/9 Portland, OR – Star Theater
New single “Aneurysm” (Nirvana cover)
Available now on all streaming platforms
Hippie Death Cult‘s journey through shameless and triumphant artistic expression has led them to become a vibrant force in the realms of psychedelia and riff-heavy rock n’ roll. This journey has not been without its challenges, but the band has always managed to emerge stronger and more determined than ever.
Throughout their formative years, the band underwent what proved to be a very significant evolution, transitioning from a 4-piece to a more cohesive and harmonious power trio. This lineup currently consists of guitarist and founder Eddie Brnabic, vocalist and bassist Laura Phillips, and drummer Harry Silvers.
In 2019, Hippie Death Cult caught the attention of Cursed Tongue Records, who signed them for the release of their highly anticipated album “111.” The record was met with widespread acclaim, solidifying their place in the music scene. Building on this success, the band made another significant move in 2021 by signing with Heavy Psych Sounds Records.
This partnership resulted in the release of their album “Circle of Days” and a split release titled “Doom Sessions Vol.5” with label mates High Reeper. Both full-length albums soared to the very top of the Doom Charts as well as many “Album Of The Year” lists, further cementing their status as a rising force in the genre. Their latest album “Helichrysum” (2023) marks a significant milestone as it sees bassist Laura Phillips stepping up on lead vocals, adding a powerful new dimension and sense of originality to their doom-tinged ’70s sound, relentlessly powered by Eddie Brnabic’s epic shredding.
Beyond their studio work, Hippie Death Cult is renowned for their electrifying and passionate stage performances. Their captivating stage presence have taken them on tours across the United States, Canada, and Europe, where they have garnered a dedicated and growing fanbase. Fans can expect an immersive and powerful live experience as the band brings their high-energy performances to stages across the globe. With their unwavering dedication to their craft and their ability to push boundaries, Hippie Death Cult is poised to leave an indelible mark on the music scene for years to come.
HIPPIE DEATH CULT is
Laura Phillips – Bass/Vocals
Eddie Brnabic – Guitar
Harry Silvers – Drums
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