“Diablo Royale throw abandon to the wind and come out with all guns blazing on this disc sure to rule the roost at the biker bar down the block for a very long time.”
Dave Richard, Erie-Times News, Jan., 24, 2008
“…the members of New York City’s Diablo Royale share one common language: Gritty, hard-hitting rock and roll.”
Western PA & Ohio Tour
What an experience. This was our first road trip outside of the tri-state area. We were a little anxious about all of the new details to work out, but it turns out that it was all for nothing. We got a feature interview in the Erie Times thanks to Jeff Biletnikoff and both venues were packed. Special thanks to Paulie from ZO2 for helping with the booking, but most of all, to Chelle and Becky for h...[Read More]
“Overloaded” Video Release Party At Snitch
We filmed the video in October with our own Sweetleaf directing. He edited, edited and then edited some more to get it to come out the way he wanted. We debuted it at snitch on 8 screens in front of a room full of screaming fans.
Ted Reyes, PopTimes Magazine, Jan.15, 2008
“If molten steel has its own sound, it will sound like Diablo Royale– probably the hardest rocking Fil-Am fronted band in Brooklyn.”
Hitting Industrial Park, NJ
This was our 3rd trip to NJ. This time, we played a club called The Blue Room. We thought we were on at 8:45, so we showed up at 8, but there was a schedule mixup and we actually went on at around midnight. So we hung out at AJ’s next door to keep warm. Adrian’s crew from BinkY*BiancA stuck around and had a great time.
Holiday Acoustic Benefit Show At Piano’s
This was our first ever acoustic show. Mike had the night off and spent some time playing ping pong then filmed the entire show. Receptor set this show up to benefit The Leukemia Lymphoma Society. Receptor hopped on stage after us and closed out the night with Tone singing Jingle Bell Rock with Cherieoke and Eric and Mike playing tambourine.
Toys For Tots Meets The Rock Asylum
This was our 4th appearance at this monthly festival this year. As usual, it was a blast. Wet Coma kicked things off and set a great tone for the night. We were also joined by Blue Fire from Erie, PA. ZO2 did something special and had their fans singing their songs. Jason and Adrian got up there, sang a little and played guitar as well. NY Rocks TV was on hand to film the whole thing.
The Return To Dingbatz, Clifton, NJ
A charity gig to fight autism, we were one of 10 bands that rocked the place and helped raise money to fight this horrendous disease. Thanks to all who braved the cold and bad road conditions for coming out, and we’ll see you all back at Dingbatz in January or February.
Doing Knitting Factory, Again
Our friends in Sins Of The Loose Buttons called and asked us if we’d like to play a gig with them. We said sure. The only thing is, they are 15 as are all of their fans. So we went straight to the Knitting Factory, knowing that they are all ages, asked them to book the show, and they happily agreed. It was an awesome show. The younguns’ even did a cover of Moby Dick.
Heading Out To Long Island – Village Pub South
This was our first trip to Long Island where Eric and Mike grew up, though strangely, they didn’t meet until college. In attendance was Paul Jay of Mother Mary and Strange Appetite. He is Mike’s first drum teacher from 1993. Receptor jumped on the bill last minute and and rocked the stage with us. This marked the first time that we showed up before the sound guy. Once he got there, we ...[Read More]
Hitting Snitch, Again
Snitch, a really cool NYC nightspot, owned by Duff McKagen and Scott Weiland of Velvet Revolver, is quickly becoming a favorite place to play and just hang out. We filled a last minute time slot and shared the stage with our friends Shadows Lie. Our 2nd time playing Snitch was just as rockin’ as the first, and we’re looking forward to getting back in there soon.