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I Am Empire "Labor" Acoustic Video

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:04:54 -0700

I Am Empire's Austin & Andrew have released an acoustic video of "Labor," which you can check out here or on YouTube.

I Am Empire's sophomore album Anchors is available now for download on iTunes and AmazonMP3. You can also get a physical copy by checking your local Best Buy store or on Amazon.com. Preview Anchors here!

I Am Empire "Blackout" Acoustic Video

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:04:06 -0700

I Am Empire's Austin & Andrew have released an acoustic video of "Blackout," which you can check out here or on YouTube.

I Am Empire's sophomore album Anchors is available now for download on iTunes and AmazonMP3. You can also get a physical copy by checking your local Best Buy store or on Amazon.com. Preview Anchors here!

I Am Empire's "Anchors" Out Now!

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:03:25 -0700

I Am Empire's sophomore album Anchors is available now for download on iTunes and AmazonMP3. You can also get a physical copy by checking your local Best Buy store or on Amazon.com. Preview Anchors here!

I Am Empire - Remedy (Official Music Video) by ToothandNailRecords

Eric & Josh from I Am Empire Interview

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:03:04 -0700

Eric & Josh from I Am Empire have posted a video talking about their new albumAnchors, the recording process, and their favorite songs from the record. Check it out below or on YouTube.

Last week the band posted the music video for their song "Remedy". Check it out if you haven't seen it yet!

I Am Empire's sophomore album Anchors is available now on iTunes for Pre-Order! Anchors will release March 26. Preview the album here!

I Am Empire "Daylight" Acoustic Video

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:03:20 -0700

I Am Empire have released an acoustic video for the song "Daylight" which you can check out on YouTube or below:

I Am Empire's sophomore album Anchors is available now on iTunes for Pre-Order! Anchors will release March 26. You can also reserve a physical copy at the Tooth & Nail Online Store.

I Am Empire's "Anchors" iTunes Pre-Order

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 10:03:59 -0700

I Am Empire's sophomore album Anchors is available now on iTunes for Pre-Order! You can also reserve a physical copy at the Tooth & Nail Online Store.

Anchors will release March 26. This album follows the release of the highly successful debut Kings (2011). Since their debut, this San Jose-based band has logged endless miles of sweat equity on the road, supporting the likes of Emery, Brian “Head” Welch and Project 86, alongside its own headlining outing, plus a pair of performances at Germany’s enormous Christmas Rock Night festival.

I Am Empire Release "Tell Me Mirror" Lyric Video

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 09:03:01 -0800

I Am Empire have released the lyric video for their song "Tell Me Mirror," from their upcoming album Anchors. Check it out below or at YouTube.

I Am Empire's sophomore release, Anchors, which will release on March 26. Anchors is now available for pre-order at the Tooth & Nail Online Store. This album follows the release of the highly successful debut Kings (2011). Since their debut, this San Jose-based band has logged endless miles of sweat equity on the road, supporting the likes of Emery, Brian “Head” Welch and Project 86, alongside its own headlining outing, plus a pair of performances at Germany’s enormous Christmas Rock Night festival.

I Am Empire Premiere "Gravity Bomb" at AP

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 09:03:40 -0800

I Am Empire's latest song "Gravity Bomb" is Premiering now at Alternative Press. Head over to their website to check it out!

I Am Empire's sophomore release, Anchors, which will release on March 26. Anchors is now available for pre-order at the Tooth & Nail Online Store. This album follows the release of the highly successful debut Kings (2011). Since their debut, this San Jose-based band has logged endless miles of sweat equity on the road, supporting the likes of Emery, Brian “Head” Welch and Project 86, alongside its own headlining outing, plus a pair of performances at Germany’s enormous Christmas Rock Night festival.

I Am Empire Talk About Their Upcoming Album Anchors

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:02:53 -0800

I Am Empire have posted a video blog talking about their upcoming sophomore album Anchors. Head over to their Facebook to check it out! We will be premiering more songs, videos, and interviews on I Am Empire's Facebook, so be sure to Like their page to have exclusive first listens!

I Am Empire's sophomore release, Anchors, which will release on March 26. Anchors is now available for pre-order at the Tooth & Nail Online Store. This album follows the release of the highly successful debut Kings (2011). Since their debut, this San Jose-based band has logged endless miles of sweat equity on the road, supporting the likes of Emery, Brian “Head” Welch and Project 86, alongside its own headlining outing, plus a pair of performances at Germany’s enormous Christmas Rock Night festival.

I Am Empire Launch Pre-Order & Release Second Song From "Anchors"

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 11:02:23 -0800

I Am Empire have released another song "Remedy" from their upcoming sophomore album Anchors. Stream it below or check it out on SoundCloud. We will be premiering more songs, videos, and interviews on I Am Empire's Facebook, so be sure to Like their page to have exclusive first listens!

I Am Empire announced on Facebook their sophomore release, Anchors, which will release on March 26. Anchors is now available for pre-order at the Tooth & Nail Online Store. This album follows the release of the highly successful debut Kings (2011). Since their debut, this San Jose-based band has logged endless miles of sweat equity on the road, supporting the likes of Emery, Brian “Head” Welch and Project 86, alongside its own headlining outing, plus a pair of performances at Germany’s enormous Christmas Rock Night festival.

I Am Empire Stream Song & Announce New Album

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:02:44 -0800

I Am Empire announced on Facebook their sophomore release, Anchors, which will release on March 26. This album follows the release of the highly successful debut Kings (2011). Since their debut, this San Jose-based band has logged endless miles of sweat equity on the road, supporting the likes of Emery, Brian “Head” Welch and Project 86, alongside its own headlining outing, plus a pair of performances at Germany’s enormous Christmas Rock Night festival. I Am Empire are also premiering their new song "Sing," which you can stream below or on SoundCloud.

“We’re always writing, and even when Kings was just finished, we got right back to writing and continued throughout the next year-and-a-half,” confirms front man Austin Lyons. “As we approached Anchors, we went into the studio with 30 songs and jammed our way through them all, but then recorded the best eight or nine and then finished up the rest in the studio.”

Anchors was produced by Brian McTernan (Thrice, Circa Survive, Senses Fail and Hot Water Music). Anchors traces the deeply personal lyrics of the pensive but relatable Lyons, who faithful fans may recall came from a broken home. Though there’s certainly been pain in the aftermath, along with the general trials and travails of a burgeoning band climbing the ladder, the current collection takes a remarkably hopeful turn, accented by new-found creative freedom.

“There are a couple of different themes throughout the record, starting with a lot of progression in my life and the idea of moving forward and rebuilding,” reveals Lyons, also asserting the band’s support of The Mentoring Project (which helps kids growing up without father figures). “Kings was my therapy from my upbringing, but things are getting better, which even plays out in why we named the album Anchors. It’s about throwing away and getting rid of the weight that holds you down, which is something we also experienced collectively as a band. We’ve gone through seasons of getting burnt out from the road, difficult times financially and just going through rough stuff behind the scenes, but we came out of all that wanting to make a record that’s 100% our art and not what anyone else wants us to be. Tooth & Nail said ‘you guys just do your thing’ and they’ve been completely supportive.”

Musically, the new material is sure to find the fellas ascending to the modern day alternative/indie rock ranks alongside influences like Thrice, Brand New and Circa Survive, though there’s also a grungy feel that echoes the classic shades of Smashing Pumpkins or Garbage. But when all the cards are laid out on the table, Anchors is still unquestionably an I Am Empire record, especially in light of the revealing lyrics, which are bound to connect on a myriad of levels.

“If listeners can take away one thing from Anchors, it’s the idea of just throwing away all your worries and casting them aside so you can be free mentally and spiritually in your life,” sums up Lyons, who credits his high school sweetheart turned new bride in helping shift his perspective towards the positive. “You can’t progress if there’s a giant anchor tied to your ankle. You’ll be stuck in the same spot as long as you want it there. As far as my Anchors go, I’m done with them. Just move forward and progress.”

Premiere of I Am Empire's "Saints and Sinners" Video!

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:12:51 -0800

Watch the premiere of I Am Empire's video for "Saints and Sinners" now on YouTube! The video is also available for download now on iTunes!

The band's album "Kings" is also available in stores and online now! You can download it online at Amazon MP3 or iTunes.

Enter I Am Empire's Rock Band 3 Contest on YouTube!

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:10:31 -0700

Check out I Am Empire's Rock Band 3 Contest for your chance to win a Fender guitar! To enter, record yourself playing the band's song "The Elevator" on Rock Band 3 and submit the video as a response to the Contest Video on YouTube.

To submit your video as a video response, follow these simple steps:

1. Upload your video to YouTube
2. Once it has uploaded, return to this video and click inside the comment box underneath this video
3. To the right of the comment box, a link to "Create a video response" will appear
4. Follow the link, select your video, and submit!

The entry with the most points wins! Contest ends November 20th. "The Elevator" is available for download in the Rock Band Marketplace for Rock Band 3 on XBOX.

The band's album "Kings" is also available in stores and online now! You can download it online at Amazon MP3 or iTunes.

Get I Am Empire's "The Elevator" For Rock Band 3!

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:09:16 -0700

I Am Empire's song "The Elevator" is now available in the Rock Band Marketplace for Rock Band 3 on XBOX! Check out a demo version of the song being played now on YouTube!

The song is from the band's album "Kings" which is in stores and online now! You can download it online at Amazon MP3 or iTunes.

Watch I Am Empire's "The Elevator" Video!

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:07:19 -0700

I Am Empire's music video for "The Elevator" is streaming now on VEVO!

The song is from the band's album "Kings" which is in stores and online now! You can download it online at Amazon MP3 or iTunes.

Get I Am Empire's Songs "Saints & Sinners" and "Brain Damage" Free on Facebook!

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 14:07:28 -0700

"Like" I Am Empire on Facebook to access a download of two songs, "Saints & Sinners" and "Brain Damage" for free! If you're already a fan, just visit the band's page and click the "Free Song Download" link in the left column.

The song is off the band's album "Kings" which is in stores and online now! You can download it online at Amazon MP3 or iTunes.

Premiere of I Am Empire's "Hammers and Anvils" Video!

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 10:04:14 -0700

I Am Empire's new video for "Hammers and Anvils" is premiering now at Absolutepunk! Swing by to check it out.

The song is from the band's latest album "Kings" which is available in stores and online now! You can download it online at iTunes or Amazon MP3.

Download I Am Empire's "Brain Damage" Video on iTunes!

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:03:40 -0800

I Am Empire's video for "Brain Damage" is available now on iTunes! You can also watch the video online at YouTube.

The song is off the band's album "Kings" which is in stores and online now! You can download it online at Amazon MP3 or iTunes.

I Am Empire's New Album "Kings" Out Now!

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 10:01:10 -0800

I Am Empire's new album "Kings" is available in stores and online now! You can download it online for only $5.99 at Amazon MP3 or iTunes. If you are unable to find "Kings" at your local retailer, be sure to request that they get it in!

To preview the album, head over to Absolutepunk.net to listen to "Kings" in its entirety or watch the album trailer up now on YouTube.

Stream I Am Empire's Entire New Album "Kings" on Absolutepunk.net!

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 14:01:57 -0800

I Am Empire's new album "Kings" is currently streaming in its entirety now on Absolutepunk.net! Head over to preview the whole album before it comes out tomorrow!