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Fight The Lion

Arlington, Virginia, United States | SELF

Arlington, Virginia, United States | SELF
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"Fight the Lion - When the Mighty Fall"

"Fight the Lion's sound is cut for radio. Their grinding guitar licks, and dark minor-driven verses that swing into soaring choruses bring to mind the likes of Chevelle, Tool, Hoobastank, and other bands you might hear when flipping your dial to DC101 (or the late great HFS). The album leaves little doubt that lead singer Jake Mimikos and his crew are talented, and the production of this disc is far beyond what one would expect from a band at such an early stage in their career. The title track "When the Mighty Fall" is a notable piece in the project, evoking an early-nineties rock sound reminiscent of Soundgarden, and "A New Hope" drips with the syncopated guitar riffs connoisseurs of this genre drool over. But, while tracks like "Fire It Up" and "Empty Space" vary the tone of the album slightly, the thirteen-song debut is a long one for a band that has yet to develop a strong following, and some of the tunes could have been left off the final cut in the name of variety. For fans of the modern rock genre, this band is absolutely for you, buy the album, I promise you will love it. For the rest, Fight the Lion lacks the "so what?" factor that many successful new groups are bringing to the table, and in order to stay afloat, they will need to find it."

-DM - OnTap Magazine - OnTap Magazine


"Fight the Lion Uproar"

Fight The Lion will be sharing the bill at one stop on the Uproar Festival with Disturbed, Avenged Sevenfold, Stone Sour, Halestorm, Hellyeah, among others.
On Tuesday, August 31st, Fight The Lion will be hitting the Mobile Stage at the tour's stop in Bristow, Virginia.

Fight The Lion are playing in support of their self-released, debut album- When the Mighty Fall, currently available on iTunes

The big stage is no stranger to Fight The Lion. Since the quartet started writing together back in 2009, they have gone on to play over 80 shows sharing the stage with legendary acts such as Poison, Def Leppard, Cheap Trick, Candlebox, Lifehouse and Thriving Ivory.

On When the Mighty Fall, Fight The Lion shine with a variety of styles, crossing multiple genres from the album's title track, to the full-throttle rock and fan favorite "Fire it Up!" while "Time Taker", as heard on DC101, highlights a more progressive side to the band's sound.
- AntiMusic.com


"FIGHT THE LION GEARING UP FOR ROCKSTAR ENERGY’S UPROAR FESTIVAL"

Alexandria, Virginia’s own- FIGHT THE LION are thrilled to be sharing the bill on the Jagermeister Mobile Stage at ROCKSTAR ENERGY’s UPROAR Festival with some of today’s hottest Hard Rock/Metal acts such as Disturbed, Avenged
Sevenfold, Stone Sour, Halestorm, Hellyeah, among others. On Tuesday, August 31st, FIGHT THE LION featuring Jake Mimikos (Lead Vocals, Guitar), Ron Cruz (Guitar, Vocals), Jason Proctor (Bass), and Shawn Battle (Drums, Vocals) will be hitting the Jagermeister Mobile Stage at Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, Virginia.

In support of their self-released, debut album- When the Mighty Fall, currently available on iTunes, all the members of FIGHT THE LION are equally honored to be included on the ROCKSTAR ENERGY UPROAR line-up. Drummer Shawn Battle had this to say, “After hearing our new CD, Steven at Jagermeister called to invite us to play on the Jagermeister Mobile Stage. We were psyched to get that kind of reaction, and it’s been going like that ever since.” He goes on to add, “We’re all fans of these bands and are excited to be sharing the stage with them.”

The big stage is no stranger to FIGHT THE LION. Since the quartet started writing together back in 2009, they have gone on to play over 80 shows sharing the stage with legendary acts such as Poison, Def Leppard, Cheap Trick, Candlebox, Lifehouse and Thriving Ivory.

On When the Mighty Fall, FIGHT THE LION shine with a variety of styles, crossing multiple genres from the album’s title track, to the full-throttle rock and fan favorite “Fire it Up!” while “Time Taker”, as heard on DC101, highlights a more progressive side to the band’s sound.

“Fight The Lion’s sound is cut for radio. Their grinding guitar licks, and dark minor-driven verses that swing into soaring choruses bring to mind the likes of Chevelle, Tool, and Hoobastank.”

– OnTap Magazine

“Just when I thought real rock music was dead, Fight The Lion infested my speakers. Very impressive arrangements and writing supported by aggressive drums. It’s one of the few CD’s that doesn’t leave my car. It’s perfect for driving or preparing for MMA training. Hey, Fight The Lion!”

– Ed Norris, The Ed Norris Show 105.7 THE FAN

For more information on FIGHT THE LION and their upcoming activities, visit:

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For more info on ROCKSTAR ENERGY’s UPROAR Festival go to: www.rockstaruproar.com - PCM-Music.com


"Fight the Lion Gearing up for ROCKSTAR ENERGY’S UPROAR FESTIVAL"

New York, NY– (August 16, 2010)– Alexandria, Virginia’s own- FIGHT THE LION are thrilled to be sharing the bill on the ROCKSTAR ENERGY’s UPROAR Festival with some of today’s hottest Hard Rock/Metal acts such as Disturbed, Avenged Sevenfold, Stone Sour, Halestorm, Hellyeah, among others. On Tuesday, August 31st, FIGHT THE LION featuring Jake Mimikos (Lead Vocals, Guitar), Ron Cruz (Guitar, Vocals), Jason Proctor (Bass), and Shawn Battle (Drums, Vocals) will be hitting the Jagermeister Mobile Stage at Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, Virginia. - BandRescue.com


"Fight the Lion - When the Mighty Fall"

VÖ: 23.07.2010 Moderner grooviger Alternative/Rock - mal mit großartigen Refrains nach vorne stürmend, mal verhalten düste, aber immer wieder mit dem richtigen Kick ausgestattet um weiterzurocken. Und so sieht sich die Band selbst: Fight the Lion is a modern rock / hard rock band based in Northern Virginia. Our debut album, "When the Mighty Fall," features 13 diverse songs ranging in style from snarling heavy rock to melodic anthems, from soulful acoustics to driving hooks. Our music always features two- and three-part vocal harmonies and excellent musicianship. Please check out the "Hooks" and "Stabs" collections for a glimpse of our musical range. Fight the Lion was formed from the amicable break-up of Redshift in late 2009. As Redshift, we played over 80 shows in the last year, and have opened for bands such as Def Leppard, Poison, and Cheap Trick. We always hit the stage with attention-grabbing energy and deliver a memorable show. With a killer new line up, new look, new sound, new management, and new vision, we recorded our debut CD in early 2010 at Mountainside Studios and had it mastered at Sterling Sound in NYC." - JUSTFORKICKSMUSIC.com


Discography

When The Mighty Fall - Full Length CD - 2010

1. A New Hope
2. Let This Die
3. When the Mighty Fall
4. Fire It Up!
5. Time Taker
6. Empty Space
7. Tides
8. Long Shot Kid
9. Runaway Lover
10. The Changing
11. Bleed Me Dry
12. Burn Out
13. The Drive

NEW "Self Titled" EP - 2012

1. She's Got A Secret
2. Blinded
3. In or Out

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Fight the Lion has had the good fortune of playing some huge shows, like the Jager Music Tour with Buckcherry, HELLYEAH, All That Remains and The Damned Things. They recently played the Jagermeister Mobile Stage at Rockstar Energy UPROAR Festival. Bands included Disturbed, Avenged Sevenfold, Stone Sour, Halestorm, Hellyeah, Airbourne, Hail The Villain and New Medicine. They have recently been added to Shamrock Fest at RFK Stadium grounds in Washington, DC for the second year in a row, with headliners the Dropkick Murphys!

Fight the Lion is true, attention grabbing, hook driven, rock music from the soul. They bring excitement back into rock. Their soaring harmonies, edgy guitars, pounding rhythms and catchy hooks will have you singing along after the first listen. In the vain of bands like Foo Fighters, Van Halen, Stone Temple Pilots, Shinedown, and Muse, their music aims to bring a new flavor of rock to the table but still keep that same classic epic rock sound that we all know and love. The name Fight the Lion was chosen to convey a positive message of overcoming, facing your fears head on, and fighting through your obstacles. Their music keeps your energy up, your fist in the air and your head pumping while the lyrics take you through life's highs and lows, struggles and victories.

"Fight the Lion's sound is cut for radio. Their grinding guitar licks, and dark minor-driven verses that swing into soaring choruses bring to mind the likes of Chevelle, Tool, Hoobastank, and other bands you might hear when flipping your dial to DC101 (or the late great HFS). The album leaves little doubt that lead singer Jake Mimikos and his crew are talented, and the production of this disc is far beyond what one would expect from a band at such an early stage in their career. The title track "When the Mighty Fall" is a notable piece in the project, evoking an early-nineties rock sound reminiscent of Soundgarden, and "A New Hope" drips with the syncopated guitar riffs connoisseurs of this genre drool over. For fans of the modern rock genre, this band is absolutely for you, buy the album, I promise you will love it."

–DM, OnTap Magazine

“The tunes on When the Mighty Fall should fit right in with that lineup. Fourth track “Fire It Up!” absolutely owns a “Rocky” anthem, get-on-your-feet-and-scream quality.The album eases into its ultimate electric-storm vibe with “A New Hope,” an A Perfect Circle-like track with a skulking verse and a burgeoning chorus that shows off Mimikos’s pipes and Battle’s hardcore harmonies. “Let This Die” follows, with more vocal gymnastics and a raucous and robust chorus.”

- Mike Hume, Falls Church News-Press

“Just when I thought real rock music was dead, Fight The Lion infested my speakers. Very impressive arrangements and writing supported by aggressive drums. It’s one of the few CD’s that doesn’t leave my car. It’s perfect for driving or preparing for MMA training. Hey, Fight The Lion!”

– Ed Norris, The Ed Norris Show 105.7 THE FAN

The band seems to be defining their sound on this CD. Tracks seem to bounce back and forth between uptempo rockers such as “Runaway Lover” and “The Drive” to slower, more emotionally charged songs such as “A New Hope” and “The Changing”. You can really feel the emotional attachment to the lyrics of the slower songs by Jake. The title track, “When The Mighty Fall” is a standout on the CD and sets the tone of the overall positive message that the band is conveying to the listener, focusing on the positive and overcoming negativity.”

–Johnny Price, “I LOVE MUSIC!!!!!!!”

NOTABLE VENUES FIGHT THE LION HAS PLAYED:

Jiffy Lube Live
Nissan Pavilion
RFK Stadium
The Fillmore - Charlotte, NC
The 930 Club - Washington, DC
The State Theatre - Falls Church, VA
Crocodile Rock - Allentown, PA
Jaxx - Springfield, VA
Jammin Java - Vienna, VA
Fletchers - Baltimore, MD
National Harbor - National Harbor, MD
Best Buy Live - New York, NY
And Tons of other clubs from New York to Florida.

CONTACT FIGHT THE LION:
703.999.8108
FightTheLion@hotmail.com