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ATP
For the record, who's answering the interview?
IRON KINGDOM
Chris Osterman - Lead Guitar / Lead Vocals
 
ATP
What is your band's name?
IRON KINGDOM
IRON KINGDOM
 
ATP
What's the name of your tour? How Did you come up with that name?
IRON KINGDOM
At This moment we’re just calling it our ‘North American Tour 2015’, as it says all there is to know, but we might make up a more specific title for the tour closer to the start.
 
ATP
When does the tour begin and where's the first show?
IRON KINGDOM
July 30th in Vancouver, its our Tour Kick Off Party as well as our dual album release, both, ‘Unleashed At The Kraken (Live In Seattle)’ as well as our third full length album, ‘Ride For Glory’ will be released on this date.
 
ATP
How many dates will you be playing?
IRON KINGDOM
Right at this time we have 28 confirmed performances across North America, but we plan to add more up to around 36 if all goes well.
 
ATP
Are you playing new cities? If so what do you think the reaction to your music will be?
IRON KINGDOM
Yes definitely, we’re heading to the Eastern Unites States, which at this point is very much new to us. It’s hard to say how people will react, I personally find every city is a little different from the last, but as long as we play in front of metal heads I'm sure things will be killer!
 
ATP
Is there anyone else touring with you? If so, have you played with them before?
IRON KINGDOM
We’re playing a few dates with the Los Angeles band RESISTANCE, great bunch of guys, we played with them last summer at Throwback Metal Fest in Apple Valley, CA, so we’re stoked to join them again! They will be with us for a few of our Western USA shows such as, Los Angeles, CA, Sacramento, CA and Medford, OR, with a possibility for a show in Portland, OR as well.
 
ATP
Is the tour in support of a new CD? If so, what is the title? Is it available and where can we pickup a copy?
IRON KINGDOM
Yes absolutely, in fact, its in support of two new albums.
First I'll speak a bit about our most anticipated release, our 3rd full length studio album ‘Ride For Glory’, including 8 brand new tracks all based on ancient warriors from around the world, fighting for freedom, honour, and glory. In fact many of the stories in the album are from actual historical events. Personally I feel like this is our best effort yet, with a higher production than we’ve ever had! I can’t wait to share it with the world! We have signed deals to release a Cassette format of the album with Tridroid Records (USA), as well as Vinyl records from Underground Power Records (GER), I would expect delays on those two formats, but we will definitely have CD’s and digital sales online available for all the dates on the tour. Distribution will most likely go to all the stores we have worked with in the past as well as hopefully some new! So I would expect Europe, Japan, Canada, and USA will have some stores selling copies.
The other album we are releasing is our Live EP, titled ‘Unleashed At The Kraken (Live in Seattle)’ its 5 tracks recorded live on our last tour of the USA, when we played at the Kraken Bar and Lounge in Seattle. It will ONLY be available on Black Vinyl, limited to 500 hand numbered copies, NEVER to be pressed again, or on any other format.
 
ATP
Why should we come out to a show? Will you be doing anything special
IRON KINGDOM
Well lets put it this way, if you like ripping guitar solo’s, wailing operatic vocals, with a high energy stage show, you’ll need to catch this heavy metal freight train, and hold on for dear life!
 
ATP
How long is your average show?
IRON KINGDOM
Most of the time we perform around the 45 minute mark, however depending on the city our sets can range from 30 minutes to 3 hours.
 
ATP
Do you have a street team to help promote your tour. How can you join and help?
IRON KINGDOM
Unfortunately, we don’t have anything specific set up, however any and all help in promoting is always appreciated and greatly encouraged! If you contact Iron Kingdom at: iron_kingdom@hotmail.com we can send you poster artwork or contact info to the local promoter putting on the show. Your always welcome to help spread the word by inviting your friends to the event pages, sharing our posts on social media sites or even just sharing our music, or tour dates! Like I said earlier ANYTHING helps :)
 
ATP
What do you love most about touring?
IRON KINGDOM
Performing for metal heads! Meeting cool people, seeing new cities, and just rocking out!
 
ATP
What do you hate most about touring?
IRON KINGDOM
Gas prices, stuff breaking, no food, lack of showers..
 
ATP
Finally do you have any final words on what this tour means to you?
IRON KINGDOM
This tour is a huge step forward for Iron Kingdom’s North American conquest, haha, we’re heading to a lot of new cities, taking a huge risk to reach fans we haven’t had the opportunity to up until now, so come out and support not just Iron Kingdom but the local underground metal scenes in your cities, united we will bring heavy metal glory to the world!
Keep the Faith, my metal brethren! we will see you on the road!

Chris Osterman
(IRON KINGDOM)
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