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Panic Channel has unveiled a wide-ranging schedule of multimedia activities surrounding the upcoming release of their eagerly anticipated debut album. Dubbed "(ONe)," the collection - which features the first single, "
Why Cry" - arrives in stores on August 15th.
The Panic Channel - whose ranks include guitarist Dave Navarro, drummer Stephen Perkins, and bassist Chris Chaney, along with singer/guitarist Steve Isaacs - will herald the release of "(ONe)" with appearances on a number of high-profile TV programs. The schedule kicks off on August 10th with a performance on NBC's The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, followed on August 21st with a visit to ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live. September 9th sees the band playing live on DirecTV's CD USA, with an additional appearance set for September 22nd on NBC's Last Call with Carson Daly (check local listings).
In addition to their televised activities, The Panic Channel will also be rocking radio airwaves throughout August. On August 11th, the band will perform tracks from "(ONe)" on Tom Leykis' nationally syndicated "Summer Splash" spectacular at the Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles, airing live from 3-7pm PST (check local listings). Next, the band will be the featured guests on the nationally syndicated radio show, Rockline, set for Monday night, August 14th. The show will see Navarro and Isaacs taking questions from host Bob Coburn as well as fans across the country, from 8:30-10 pm PST (see RocklineRadio.com for local listings as well as information regarding live Internet streams).
The week of August 14th will see The Panic Channel as the focus of an FMQB radio special, featuring live acoustic performances and an extensive interview with the band. Hosted by Ryan Castle, the show will air on various stations across the United States (check local listings). As if all that weren't enough, on Monday, August 21st, The Panic Channel will perform live on Adam Carolla's nationally syndicated morning show; with the band set to hit the studio at 7am PST (see https://www.adamcarolla.com for further details).
The Panic Channel will also make its presence known on the Internet. Beginning August 8th, VH1.com's "Hear Music First" will allow fans the opportunity to check out "(ONe)" in its entirety for one week leading up to the album's release date. On August 15th, the band will celebrate the arrival of "(ONe)" with an interview and live performance on AT&T Blueroom, located at blueroom.att.com/mainstage.
"Why Cry," The Panic Channel's first single, is already shaping up as a major multiformat rock smash. The track is currently bulleting up the Alternative and Active Rock Top 40s, and is among the week's "New & Active" hits at Rock outlets nationwide. In addition, the track's companion video, which had its world premiere earlier this month on MSN Music, has just entered rotation at VH1.
Having criss-crossed the country in the spring on their first-ever tour, The Panic Channel are gearing up for a major fall itinerary, with details to announced shortly. In the meantime, the band has announced plans for an upcoming benefit concert in Chicago as part of the Hard Rock Cafe 35th Anniversary Ambassadors of Rock Tour. Set for August 7th at the Hard Rock Café Chicago, proceeds from the show will be directly donated to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. Tickets available through https://www.ticketweb.com.
Finally, the band's "Teahouse of the Spirits" - certainly among the highlight tracks from "(ONe)" - will be included on the in-game soundtrack for one of the year's most-anticipated new video games, Electronic Arts' "Madden NFL 07." The Panic Channel's August 21st appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live will kick off a week-long concert series on the ABC late night hit show, with "Madden NFL 07" landing in stores the following day.
Described by Dave Navarro as "a storytelling band that combines melody, mystery and unapologetic power," The Panic Channel is a streamlined and melodic enterprise blending classic songwriting and experimental musicianship to create original and electrifying modern rock 'n' roll. From the soaring "Why Cry" to the menacing "Bloody Mary," "(ONe)" encompasses a remarkable variety of sonic approaches that speaks not only to the vast collective experience of all involved, but to four extraordinarily gifted musicians reveling in the joy of crafting something truly new.
The Panic Channel is: Dave Navarro - Guitar * Stephen Perkins - Drums * Chris Chaney - Bass * Steve Isaacs - Vocals, Guitar.
