PALAYE ROYALE - Death or Glory EU/UK Tour 2024

 

The New Generation of Glam Rock Kings: Palaye Royale Returns to Estonia
 

Palaye Royale's music, streamed over a billion times, is a blend of Brit-pop, glam rock, and art punk. Their journey to success was anything but easy. The brothers Remington Leith (vocals), Sebastian Danzig (guitar), and Emerson Barrett (drums) from Las Vegas moved to Los Angeles as teenagers and faced the brutal challenges of the 'City of Angels' rock scene. From living in a car to headlining gigs and touring with global stars like Yungblud, they have come a long way. Few bands have captured the hearts of the younger generation as profoundly as they have.

“Our role has always been to provide a sanctuary for the people who listen to our music,” says the band’s drummer, Emerson Barrett. “We want to continue building a world for everyone to get lost in, where they can recreate themselves when destroyed by living.”

The trio's fifth full-length album, “Death or Glory,” which also lends its name to their autumn/winter world tour, is set for release at the end of August. The first single, “Showbiz”, is already out, featuring rhythms reminiscent of both Red Hot Chili Peppers' “Californication” and Lady Gaga's “Paparazzi” – perfectly aligning with the song's theme of a gritty, soul-sucking industry. We can only imagine what other gems the new album holds.

Rock'n'roll has always been in Palaye Royale's blood. They started playing in their basement out of necessity when they were too young to perform in clubs. This led to being thrown out of their house and living in a car. Fortunately, they soon caught the attention of rock icons like Courtney Love and Scott Weiland. In 2015, they signed their first record deal with Sumerian Records, releasing their debut album, "Boom Boom Room (Side A)."

“When we signed with the label, the main thing we told them was that we just wanted to tour,” says Emerson. “We opened for so many metal bands whose fans absolutely hated us, but that’s partly what made us who we are now as performers. We decided we had to be so undeniable onstage, you had to respect the passion and energy and how invested we are in the art form—how completely we’ve dedicated our entire existence to this.”

Palaye Royale’s stage shows are always extraordinary, resembling a traveling circus – often with Remington hanging from the spotlights, and the stage adorned with regal scarves, hats, paisley shirts, and plenty of makeup. They call their fans Soldiers of the Royal Council, and at the start of their performances, they would personally greet each attendee. “Even now, we still make every possible effort to have a personal connection with fans that come out to see us, no matter how big the crowd,” notes Emerson.