Smash Summer Tour Leaves Fans Ready to Eat Up the Debut CD Release

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(Free-Press-Release.com) September 4, 2005 --

Syosset, NY - Blameshift, Long Island�s newest high-energy rock band, set the east coast on fire this August from Allston, MA to Nashville, TN, introducing fans to their innovative blend of metal/hardcore/punk/new-age rock, featuring dual male/female lead vocals. The band gave away sample tracks from their September debut CD release Drop Down (2005, Can�t Stop Records), to packed venues, creating a mammoth fan list in anticipation of the nine track release. �I�m so glad the release date is finally here�, said Dan Leto, Blameshift lead guitar player, �It was hard to have fans begging to buy the CD and have to tell them that we didn�t have it yet.� Fans eagerly bought Blameshift T-Shirts and merchandise at every show. Soaring pre-sales of the CD have the band already considering a second pressing.

The highly anticipated release derives its themes from our many life addictions: lust, money, drugs,love and war.�Drop Down is like a hard rock kiss on the cheek, followed by a punch to the mouth�,(2005, Can't Stop Records). The disc opens with the explosive title track �Drop Down�,featuring a huge dose of hard rocking guitars. The radio friendly, �From Here on In�, is role played by dueling male/female vocals, poising the tragic story of a relationship broken by heroin. The head nodding �Next In Line� conveys the band�s ongoing battle with the corporate world vs. the struggling artist. Other tracks include: Sanctuary; Love/Misery; Royal Life; The Maguire Incident; Picture of a Person; Haunted Dreams.

Drop Down was self-recorded in Blameshift�s newly built Pro-Tools studio. �We�ve decided to build our sound from the ground up�, says James Miller Drummer/Engineer Blameshift. �As we grow as people and as artists, we expect our sound will grow as well. Building our own studio gives us the freedom to produce the music that will come from that growth.� The band�s previous EP was recorded in a high-end commercial multi-million dollar studio. �We found that they just weren�t able to capture the raw spirit of the band. That�s what our fans expect from us�, says Tim Barbour male lead vocal/guitar/songwriter Blameshift.

The Blameshift 2005 Summer Tour filled venues such as The Continental, NYC, The Nanci Raygun, Richmond, VA and The Hard Rock Caf�, Nashville, TN, blazing a trail that developed a passionate and loyal street team down the east coast. The band toured alongside Rock Ridge recording artist Domeshots, from Oakland CA. �I think it was a great mix of music�, said Jenny Mann, female lead vocal/songwriter for Blameshift. �Domeshots fans really seem to get us and I think our fans were really into their music too�. Look for a Blameshift/Domeshots tour reunion Spring 2006. In the meantime, Blameshift will be back on a second east coast tour this winter.

Drop Down is available through FYE www.stretchtheskies.com/blameshift, selected stores and by mail order for $7.99 +$2.99 S&H to: Can�t Stop Records P.O. Box 88 Syosset, NY 11791. www.blameshiftmusic.com