Two Disc Anniversary Set, Live at the Rebel Lounge, Companion Photo Book and Headline Tour
Long-running Mesa, AZ-based melodic punk/rock/reggae act Authority Zero will ring in their 25 year anniversary as a band, with the release of ‘Live At The Rebel Lounge,’ a 24-track double LP consisting of the band’s greatest hits and fan favorites, recorded live last July in front of a rapturous hometown crowd over 2 sold-out nights at Phoenix’s The Rebel Lounge.
Accompanying the live album is ‘Authority Zero: Twenty Five Years In The Pit’ a limited-run 136-page hardbound retrospective photo book by David LeRoy Hunsaker, featuring over 250 images, which documents the band’s history over the last quarter-century.
‘Live At The Rebel Lounge’ and photo book are available exclusively via Zia Records.
Additionally, the band is headlining the ’25 Year Tour’ which kicked off last night in Tucson, AZ. The trek culminates with a hometown show at Tempe’s Marquee Theater on December 28.
Frontman Jason Devore says, “It’s been twenty-five long and amazing years. Years filled with music, friendships both old and new, memories, chaos, passion, happiness, and pain. This album is a landmark in all of our history books and a celebration to all who have endured this journey along the way. Let the music play on long after we’re gone. Thank you all.”
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Since ’94 Authority Zero has brought their unique blend of anthemic melodic-punk, ska, and reggae tone to the masses. A lot has changed in their 25 years since the band’s inception but they have always found a way to persist and thrive in today’s ever-changing music landscape.
Authority Zero was formed in Mesa, Arizona by a group of high school friends with ample ambition but no lofty expectations of what the project could become.
With the release of their 2002 debut album, ‘A Passage In Time’ (Lava Records), the band’s career gained momentum, and they soon found themselves on the road, touring extensively with acts such as Pennywise, Sum 41, Flogging Molly, H20, and many more.
Through the years, Authority Zero has gained international acclaim, spending time on the European festival circuit as well as stints in Australia, Russia, Japan. They have released a total of seven full-length studio albums, many holding spots on the Billboard Charts, and their music has been featured in numerous video games, TV shows, and movie soundtracks. The band’s many successes have been accompanied by a few bumps in the road including line-up changes, music industry letdowns, as well as having their van, trailer, and equipment stolen while on tour in Texas. The secret to their longevity is simple– keep it pure and believe in your music.
Now, 25 years since the band’s inception, the future remains as bright as ever for Authority Zero. The band’s most recent album, ‘Persona Non Grata’ (released December 2018), was recorded at legendary Fort Collins studio The Blasting Room (Rise Against, Descendents, NOFX) with producer and iconic punk drummer, Bill Stevenson (Black Flag/Descendents/ALL) and led to some of the best reviews of the band’s lengthy career.
Authority Zero is
Jason DeVore (Vocals)
Chris Dalley (Drums)
Mike Spero (Bass)
Dan Aid (Guitar)
TOUR DATES:
DEC 7 SAT
Brick By Brick
San Diego, CA,
DEC 12 THU
Temblor Brewing Company
Bakersfield, CA,
DEC 13 FRI
Shea’s Tavern
Reno, NV,
DEC 14 SAT
Holy Diver
Sacramento, CA,
DEC 15 SUN
924 Gilman
Berkeley, CA,
DEC 17 TUE
Bossanova Ballroom
Portland, OR,
DEC 18 WED
Funhouse
Seattle, WA,
DEC 19 THU
The Shredder
Boise, ID,
DEC 20 FRI
Soundwell
Salt Lake City, UT,
DEC 21 SAT
Backstage Bar & Billiards
Las Vegas, NV,
DEC 28 SAT
Marquee Theatre
Tempe, AZ,
JAN 3 FRI
Lazy Harry’s Sunshine Saloon
Bullhead City, AZ,
JAN 4 SAT
Gaslamp
Agent OrangeGuttermouth
Long Beach, CA,