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SAUSALITO, CA (May 11, 2020) \u2014 LEFT FOR DEAD announce the release of their sixth album, simply titled L F D. L F D is a 10 song barrage in the hard rock\/classic metal style.\u00a0From the up tempo opener BULLETPROOF to the rock radio friendly ROCK N ROLL DOGS the\u00a0current LP touches all the bases that inspire the “classic rock” genre.<\/p>\n
L F D will be available on May 29th on all digital services. You can pre-order L F D at http:\/\/smarturl.it\/leftfordead-lfd<\/p>\n
After many attempts and false starts… the recording of thier\u00a06th and current album L F D would finally commence. The band\u00a0choose the award winning Tempermill Studio (named 2020’s Detroit Music Awards BEST STUDIO) to record the\u00a0latest LP. They\u00a0toiled from May through October to get the sound just right. They\u00a0not only recorded their\u00a0latest material but also dug into their\u00a0past a bit. MAKE ME A STAR, COOL BLACK & LATE AROUND MIDNITE are songs never officially released. So whether its the\u00a0mid tempo crunchy AC\/DC inspired riffing, the\u00a0faster Motorhead inspired beats or the rock radio inspired “classic rock” charm… if you like your music hard, heavy and most of all… FUN… you are sure to find something to love here.<\/p>\n
“There is a song off our last album called IDOL THREAT and I wrote a line in that song that goes “Play with passion…ignore the fashion.” That pretty much sums up my view on not only music but life itself.<\/p>\n
“We’ve never chased trends and never tried to be something we are not. It’s one of the many reasons that a lot of the guys we knew who played growing up are no longer playing.”
\nMark Cicchini<\/p>\n
The Band<\/strong><\/span> The Album<\/strong><\/span> Tracklisting<\/strong><\/span> About Left For Dead<\/strong><\/span> Our philosophy is a simple one… in your face, hard driving, no frills hard rock in the classic sense. Staying true to that philosophy LEFT FOR DEAD (or LFD as we like to say) has enjoyed a significant level of success in the Detroit music scene. LFD have previously released 5 CDs and played hundreds of shows in the Detroit metropolitan area as well as in Cleveland & Chicago.<\/p>\n Guitarist Mike Lipski first met drummer Mark Cicchini at college in the Fall of 1983. Both stood out amongst their fellow students, dressed in concert t shirts and shoulder length hair. They exchanged demo tapes and kept in touch, each interested in one another’s musical journeys. Mark was already in a band with bassist Keith Jones at that time. Mark & Keith made up the rhythm section of Detroit favorites CHAIN who appeared in numerus national & international rock\/metal magazines throughout the 1980’s. CHAIN also won a spot on the nationally syndicated METAL SHOP radio program and appeared on their BEST UNSIGNED BANDS IN AMERICA release in 1989 shortly before the grunge era took over. CHAIN broke up shortly thereafter. Old friends Mark & Mike then formed a new band-SPFH. (you really don’t wanna know what it stands for! LOL) SPFH was a project that recorded lots of demos (covers & originals) over the years but would never play a single gig. Mike was gigging heavily (in a band of his own) around the Detroit area during this time. Keith was concentrating on his career outside of music for the remainder of the 90’s while Mark demoed & recorded (and even played some shows) with a local hard core punk band that needed his services and even released a couple of albums with them.<\/p>\n By the beginning of the 2000’s Mark wanted to play music he actually enjoyed. He first contacted Mike about recording some demos and seeing if he was interested in starting a new project. However, Mike was already playing in another popular Detroit area band. Mark then contacted Keith to see what he was up to. When Mark reached out to Keith he was playing in a band with the former guitarist from CHAIN When that band fizzled out, Mark rejoined with Keith (and the original CHAIN guitarist) and brought along a singing friend to start the first version of LEFT FOR DEAD.<\/p>\n LEFT FOR DEAD was born.<\/p>\n LFD was now a four piece band (Guitar\/Bass\/Drums\/Vocals) that lasted a couple of years. That era of the band released two CD\u2019s. Mike Lipski replaced the original LFD guitarist after the 2nd LFD release. The four piece, with original LFD vocalist quickly recorded a three song EP. After the release of the EP we decided we wanted Mike to be our lead singer. It was a tumultuous couple of years but the line up of Mike-Keith & Mark has remained ever since. We would release two more full length CD’s<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LFDdetroit\/<\/a> <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n ###<\/p>\n About Michael Brandvold Marketing<\/strong> Michael\u2019s expertise was instrumental in growing and managing the KISS online community from its inception in 1998 to an enterprise generating millions of dollars every year and engaging more than a half-million visitors every month.<\/p>\n In addition to assisting with the band\u2019s online community, Michael was also instrumental in the creation of the VIP Platinum Ticket Program, which was first implemented during KISS\u2019 2003 US tour. The concept granted the band\u2019s biggest fans face-to-face access to the band, premium seating at shows, and exclusive autographed merchandise.<\/p>\n Over the years, Michael\u2019s expertise has been put to use for a number of well-known companies like Universal Music Group, BMG\/Sanctuary Records, Rhino Records, Playboy, Roadrunner Records, and Nuclear Blast Records.<\/p>\n In 2014, Michael published a revised edition of his book, KISS School of Marketing: 11 Lessons Learned While Working with KISS. The digital book quickly climbed to the number one spot on Noisetrade\u2019s Business & Finance and Arts & Entertainment lists.<\/p>\n http:\/\/www.MichaelBrandvold.com<\/a><\/p>\n For all press inquiries, contact:<\/p>\n
\nMike Lipski-All guitars-Lead vocals-backing vocals
\nMark Cicchini-Drums-Backing vocals-lead vocals
\nKeith Jones-Bass-Backing vocals<\/p>\n
\nL F D<\/p>\n
\nBulletproof
\nRock And Roll Dogs
\nCool Black
\nWar Dance
\nEnd Of The Line
\nMake Me A Star
\nComin Home
\nSon Of The Gun
\nLate Around Midnite
\nBurn It Down<\/p>\n
\nFormed in 2002, LEFT FOR DEAD is a Detroit based hard rocking power trio. The band developed their musical chops listening to the great hard rock\/metal acts of the 70’s & 80’s. These influences are immediately apparent upon first listen. “Old school metal”- as some like to call it -is obviously not a genre that is particularly trendy today, but LFD has never been about trying to “fit in\u201d.<\/p>\n
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\nFrom working with up-and-coming independent artists of all genres to overseeing online marketing for major acts like KISS, Britney Spears, and Dream Theater, Michael Brandvold\u2019s impact on the modern music industry is without question. In addition to spearheading digital strategy creation and online social media management for bands, he has helped create marketing strategies that have made millions of dollars for clients.<\/p>\n