Blacklist Royals
Coming out of Nashville with heartfelt punk ‘n’ roll anthems big in sing-alongs and spiced with a country tinge, Blacklist Royals have played hundreds of shows over the last two and a half years including the entire 2006 and the 2007 Vans Warped Tour, an appearance at The Fest 6, the 2008 Heavy Rebel Weekender, and stints on the road with legendary acts like Pennywise, Circle Jerks, and The Queers. Hailed by critics and fans alike, Blacklist Royals are standing proof that the great American rock and roll band is not a thing of the past.
Their unique blend of styles and a strong DIY ethic has generated praise from cornerstones in the punk community such as Maximum Rock and Roll and Razorcake, as well as garnering the attention and acclaim of media-giants like the LA Times and Fuse TV.
With the release of “Six Strings”, a limited edition colored vinyl recorded with Darian Rundall (Pennywise, Yellowcard, US Bombs), BLR gives their fans a taste of things to come as they gear up to enter the studio and record their new album.
The band (formerly known as Defiance of Authority) was originally founded in Huntington, WV during the summer of 1999 by twin brothers Nat and Rob Rufus. Though touring nationally and building a small amount of buzz, they had no luck finding solid members; so in 2004 the guys decided to relocate to Nashville, TN. While looking for a decent lineup they stayed busy in the studio, recording what would later end up as Blacklist Royals’ 2006 self-released album “Born In Sin, Come On In” (which sold over 6,000 copies). In late 2005 the band name was officially changed when Eric and Danny joined up, and soon after BLR had a music video being carried nationally on Havoc TV and were gearing up for their 3 month run on Warped Tour.
Blacklist Royals are one of the hardest working bands you will ever find. Overcoming everything from member changes to terminal illness within the band, their DIY roots and die hard spirit have helped them create and sound and live show all their own. With their new album slated for release this fall, expect to see the guys out on the road drinking, loving, and playing their fucking hearts out.
