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Oct 31, 2023 · Empire State Bastard’s line-up is completed by bassist Naomi Macleod of Dublin post-punk-influenced trio Bitch Falcon and former Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo, a man Mike calls “the greatest metal drummer ever”. “I wrote these songs with Dave Lombardo in mind,” says the guitarist.
May 31, 2023 · This summer, Empire State Bastard (accompanied by Bitch Falcon bassist Naomi Macleod for their live shows) will perform at a number of festivals, including Download, Glastonbury and ArcTanGent, followed by Riot Fest in the US in September.
Sep 1, 2023 · Simon Neil and Mike Vennart lead the line together, with their moustaches perfected and their respective Scottish and Yorkshire inflexions in sync, while Bitch Falcon’s Naomi Macleod and legendary drummer Dave Lombardo back them as fully-fledged “Bastards” in their own right.
Jun 18, 2023 · Empire State Bastard is the new extreme metal project created by Biffy Clyro ’s Simon Neil and former Oceansize frontman Mike Vennart, and features Lombardo on drums alongside Bitch Falcon’s...
Mar 1, 2023 · Simon Neil and Mike Vennart’s new band Empire State Bastard will be playing their first-ever shows this month – and they’ll be joined by Dave Lombardo on drums, and Naomi Macleod on bass. March...
Mar 24, 2023 · Rounded out by live bassist Naomi Macleod, Empire State Bastard are signed to Roadrunner Records, and while they're not unveiling any details yet, a PR release mentions that "Harvest" is part of a larger collection of songs that the band have waiting in the wings.
Aug 31, 2023 · The line-up is completed by live bassist Naomi Macleod from Bitch Falcon and a drummer you might have heard of: Dave Lombardo. There are a couple of moments on Rivers Of Heresy – particularly on Palms Of Hands and segments of Sold! – where the Slayer legend’s propulsive double bass underpins a raging thrash metal torrent.
