FRANK CARTER & THE RATTLESNAKES release new album Dark Rainbow
(Check Out All Music Magazine UK Review Here Out now via International Death Cult / AWAL+ UK instore / outstore shows begin today+ Special pop up shop in London this weekend with ltd merch, tattooing and more+ 2024 World Tour on sale now
Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes release their highly-anticipated new album Dark Rainbow today via AWAL / International Death Cult.
In contrast to their previous records – which were snapshots of the time and mindset in which they were made – Dark Rainbow was born from self-reflection, memory and gratitude. “I’m just witnessing the world change so quickly and I’m still trying to come to terms with who I am and what the authentic version of me is,” Carter says. “By giving people what I thought they wanted I think I got further and further away from who I actually am, you know? So now, first and foremost, I’m prioritising what I need. Sobriety has been really, really helpful for me.”
The southern gothic balladry and crooning alt rock that they’ve experimented with on their previous releases is boldly up front on this record. There are a select few ragers on there too, for good measure. It’s not so much a new direction, but Carter and Richardson centering who they really are, mining their souls and unearthing the music that lives within them. “From the start, the ballads always came easy to us,” Richardson remembers. “But at no point did we question whether we should make more of them. Now we are.”
Carter explains that this is the most authentic album he’s ever made, and that came from them doing the work, and really getting to know themselves and each other. “We’ve lived a lot of life together,” Carter says. “A lot has rested on our shoulders. In a creative sense that’s a beautiful thing.”
Dark Rainbow is a bold exploration of who Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes were, who they are and who they can someday be. There’s an undeniable strength in self-acceptance and in the search for your authentic spirit. That strength emanates from them and can be heard in droves on their new album. As they gear up for headline tours through the UK, EU, USA and AUS in early 2024, Carter and Richardson have never been more ready.
Watch the video for new single ‘Self Love’ below.
On top of the album’s release, the band will take on a sold-out run of UK instores / outstores at which they will be performing a special stripped back set for fans. On Saturday 27th, Frank will open his tattoo shop, Rose Of Mercy, on Hoxton St in London for a special Dark Rainbow day that will include spray painted LPs, ltd edition merch, tattooing and more.February sees the band embarking on their biggest tour to date, headlining shows through the UK, Europe, Australia and USA.Dark Rainbow UK instore and outstore showsFri 26 Jan – The Church with Banquet Records, Kingston Upon ThamesSun 28 Jan – Jacaranda, LiverpoolMon 29 Jan – Resident Music, BrightonTue 30 Jan – Rough Trade East, LondonWed 31 Jan – Rough Trade, NottinghamThu 01 Feb – The Foundry with Bear Tree Records, Sheffield
Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes World Tour 2024All tickets are on sale now from the band’s website here.06 Feb – The Great Hall, Cardiff, UK07 Feb – O2 Academy, Bristol, UK09 Feb – Academy, Manchester, UK10 Feb – Northumbria Uni Student’s Union, Newcastle, UK11 Feb – Barrowland, Glasgow, UK13 Feb – O2 Academy, Leeds, UK14 Feb – Wulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton, UK15 Feb – Roundhouse, London, UK16 Feb – Roundhouse, London, UK – SOLD OUT22 Feb – Metropol, Berlin, DE23 Feb – Live Music Hall, Cologne, DE24 Feb – Le Bataclan, Paris, FR26 Feb – AB Main Hall, Brussels, BE27 Feb – 013 Poppodium, Tilburg, Netherlands, NL16 Apr – Magnet House, Perth, AUS18 Apr – The Gov, Adelaide, AUS19 Apr – 170 Russell, Melbourne, AUS20 Apr – Barwon Club, Geelong, AUS23 Apr – Triffid, Brisbane, AUS24 Apr – Crowbar, Sydney, AUS13 May – The End, Nashville TN, USA14 May – Subterranean, Chicago IL, USA17 May – Horseshoe Tavern, Toronto, ON,CAN20 May – Foundry, Philadelphia PA, USA21 May – The Gramercy Theatre, New York NY, USA22 May – Atlantis, Washington DC, USA
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My life is a soundtrack, i track my life through music, photography is my passion, my escape, my expression. Without both i have pieces missing, thankfully i’m blessed and get to combine both.
Born in Manchester, lived in Australia for 22 years where i was heavily involved in the Australian Music Industry, firstly in bands (Singer) and then managing bands (all original), I moved back to the UK, Wales specifically 10 years ago
