Warrior Soul: Celebrating 35 Years with a UK Tour and Future Plans
Warrior Soul is gearing up to celebrate their 35th year with a UK tour in August and September. The band, led by Kory Clarke, will be hitting the road for a 15-date tour alongside Spread Eagle and New Generation Superstars. Clarke expresses his excitement about returning to the UK, a place he finds magical with its country pubs and elf-like charm. Despite the band's long history, Clarke is still surprised by their longevity and success, with plans for more shows and festivals in the future.
Reflecting on their first album, Last Decade Dead Century, Clarke acknowledges the prescient themes of civil unrest that resonate with current events in the United States. He humorously claims clairvoyance and hopes that his message will now be more relevant to listeners. Clarke also addresses past career decisions and statements, expressing regret for his antagonistic behavior towards the industry and fellow artists. He acknowledges the need for change and growth in his approach.
In a hypothetical scenario where Clarke becomes the new POTUS, he outlines his priorities, including repealing Citizens United, promoting democracy, and advocating for free speech. He also humorously insists on a mandatory 2 p.m. checkout time in all hotels worldwide. Clarke hints at new music on the horizon, with a new Warrior Soul record set for release early next year and a collaboration with Tom Schofield of SOiL in the works.
Clarke recently attended a Metallica gig and caught up with Lars Ulrich, reminiscing about their past and praising Ulrich's drumming skills. The mutual respect between the two musicians is evident, with Clarke joking about losing weight while performing the Space Age Playboys album. Clarke hints at the possibility of a memoir in the future, as his life story is filled with intriguing experiences that could make for a captivating read.
Warrior Soul's European tour kicks off in Southampton on August 29, promising fans a high-energy show filled with the band's signature hard-arse groove stoner punk sound. Don't miss the chance to catch Warrior Soul live as they continue to rock the stage after 35 years in the music industry.