New Album The Bastards Releases May 29th Via Sumerian Records

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Adrenaline-fueled, Rock n’ roll circus and recent JUNO nominees, PALAYE ROYALE, have released an animated video for their brand new single, "Little Bastards", the opening track of their new album THE BASTARDS - releasing May 29th on Sumerian Records. You can watch the animated video on KNAC.COM HERE and you can pre-order THE BASTARDS along with special edition merch bundles over at PalayeRoyale.com

The story board for the new animated video for "Little Bastards" is based on the band's upcoming graphic novel that has been written and drawn by drummer Emerson Barrett and XO Billie. It reflects this time of isolation and shows the bands innate ability to deliver enormous creativity, even during times of isolation and great challenge.

Speaking on the new song and video, guitarist Sebastian Danzig says:

""Little Bastards" is the opening track from our third album, The Bastards. Musically we show the direction of the album all in a single track. The vulnerability, the truth and the aggression all wrapped together in a three and a half minute track which will set the listener up for what is too come for the next 14 tracks and what corners we will touch. Lyrically it trails from our latest release “Lonely” but displaying the frustration and anger towards individuals that are meant to be friends.

Visually we wanted to display our current state which is complete isolation from the world; trapped inside a house but yet the toxic society has found its way inside. We have to “band” together to keep our circle of trust and honesty tight."

PALAYE ROYALE have been teasing their 3rd studio album, THE BASTARDS since last year. Surrounded by a utopian world created by the band, THE BASTARDS is set in a place that is a reflection of their own lives, but in a mythological sense. Speaking on this special world he and his brothers have created, Emerson Barrett adds:

“It takes place around the island of Obsidian and it’s set in 1888. In short, it’s a world that started off with intentions where the island encouraged free thinkers and artists to exist and, as everything does in life, eventually it becomes this political power and evil toxicity that comes with everything. To remain a true individual in the society, you must wear a gas mask.”

Musically, the album is an enormous step-up for the band. It is, in turn, dark, lush, angry, vulnerable, caustic and warm. From the grandiose Bond-theme-esque "Tonight Is The Night I Die", to the darkly jarring "Anxiety", from the quietly heartbreaking refrain of "Lonely" and the massive fuzzed up, distorted guitars of "Nightmares (Coming Down)", THE BASTARDS demonstrates just how far the band have expanded their writing and musical dexterity, rounding out their already accomplished arson with flourishes of electronics, metal beat-downs, drum n bass beats and haunting string arrangements. There are singles on the album, luminous highlights, but it’s also a piece of work that works beautifully when listened to as a whole.

Lyrically, the album addresses a number of important issues, prevalent to today's youth - struggles with mental health, the gun violence epidemic, substance use as a means to escape a difficult reality and parental abandonment all play a part in the album's rich lyrical tapestry. Speaking on the band's refreshingly honest and open approach to writing on the new album, Remington adds:

“We need a little honesty and a little truth. The world is getting so tainted by everyone trying to be so fucking perfect and so goddamn PG and trying to walk this line of not trying to offend anyone. People need to be themselves, just for 20 minutes at least.”

In short, THE BASTARDS is an album that demands your attention.The world needs PALAYE ROYALE right now and PALAYE ROYALE have delivered in spades.

THE BASTARDS Track Listing

• "Little Bastards"
• "Massacre, The New American Dream"
• "Anxiety"
• "Tonight Is The Night I Die"
• "Lonely"
• "Hang On To Yourself"
• "Fucking With My Head"
• "Nervous Breakdown"
• "Nightmares"
• "Masochist"
• "Doom (Empty)"
• "Black Sheep"
• "Stay"
• "Redeemer"
• "Lord Of Lies" (Bonus track)