ROYAL THUNDER, the Atlanta-based band who released their debut album, CVI ,in May of 2012, are offering a free download of an acoustic version of 'Parsonz Curse' via Rolling Stone.

“When we went in to the studio to re-record the tracks from CVI acoustically, we didn't just want to play the songs how they were played on the record,” explained guitar player Josh Weaver. “We started with basic ideas and structures and then added different instruments so as to shed new light on each piece. We wanted to dig deeper into ‘Parsonz Curse’ and see what else was in it. It was a great experience to do something out of our comfort zone. We have a very strong, creative, positive working relationship with our longtime friend and producer Joey Jones, who owns and runs Aria Recording Studio. The experience challenged us on many different levels. We are excited and honored to be able to release this particular track with Rolling Stone. Thank you to Rolling Stone and thank you to all of our fans for your much-appreciated support! Enjoy!”

The acoustic offering was recorded earlier this year and showcases the diversity and range the female-fronted outfit is capable of.

Royal Thunder is currently on the road with THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN and will join label mates BARONESS on August 5th for a month of dates. The band will also play Bonnaroo on June 16th as well as Scion’s Rock Fest on June 1st in Memphis.

Tour dates:

May (with The Dillinger Escape Plan)

23 - El Paso, TX - Tricky Falls
24 - Austin, TX - The Mohawk
25 - New Orleans, LA - One Eyed Jack’s
26 - Birmingham, AL - Zydeco
28 - West Columbia, SC - New Brookland Tavern
29 - Charlotte, NC - Amos’ South End
30 - Carrboro, NC - Car’s Cradle
31 - Asheville, NC - Orange Peel

June

1 - Memphis, TN - Scion Rock Fest
16 - Manchester, TN - Bonnaroo

July

27 - Macon, GA - Bragg Jam Festival

August (with Baroness)

5 - Columbus, OH - A&R; Music Bar
7 - Rochester, NY - Club @ Water Street
9 - Toronto, ON - Mod Club
11 - Boston, MA - Royale
13 - Providence, RI - Met Café
14 - New York, NY - Irving Plaza
17 - Chicago, IL - The Highdive
18 - Columbia, MO - Mojo’s
20 - Colorado Springs, CO - Black Sheep
21 - Denver, CO - Bluebird Theater
23 - Tempe, AZ - Club Red
24 - San Diego, CA - The Casbah
27 - Tucson, AZ - The Rock
28 - Las Vegas, NV - Backstage Bar
30 - Salt Lake City, UT - Urban Lounge

September (with Baroness)

4 - Vancouver, BC - Venue

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