In discussion for over a year and preceded by the band’s first full US tour and their signing to Totem Cat Records, Great Electric Quest‘s Chapter II will be released on July 6. To herald its arrival, the San Diego four-piece are streaming the song “Seeker of the Flame” now, and it’s got all the classic metal vibes one could ask for coming off of the band’s 2016 debut album, Chapter I (discussed here), as they continue to eschew their hometown’s penchant for heavy psych jams and instead raise horns high in a salute to timeless riffing and an aggressive spirit. Dudes have put in some real time on tour, and it seems like it’s about to bring them to a new level of notoriety and direction.

They kill it, in other words. Record’s good. Keep an eye out:

GREAT ELECTRIC QUEST: new LP “Chapter II” out July 6th on Totem Cat Records

San Diego’s shredding heroes GREAT ELECTRIC QUEST return with their aptly-titled second LP “Chapter II”, a hook-laden heavy metal odyssey out July 6th on Totem Cat Records!

Sonic storytellers GREAT ELECTRIC QUEST are true merchants of Rock and Roll and Heavy Metal taking listeners on a journey into an ever expanding world of captivating characters and allegories…

“Chapter II”, the long anticipated 2nd LP coming from GREAT ELECTRIC QUEST bring their journey to flat out gargantuan proportions. Barn burners like “Seeker of the Flame”, “Anubis” and “Wicked Hands” set fire to the torch that illuminates the Epic title track “Of Earth”; a 15 minute saga full of “Creation, “Destruction”, and the resolution of “Ancient Machine”. The penultimate track “The Madness” is a gritty ode to classic riff rock and the closing track “Heart of the Son”, simply unites.

Riffage, solos, rhythms, and lyrics along with the production of Jeff Henson (Duel) and Tony Reed (Mos Generator) combine to bring a bigness and fullness of color that elevates this album into upper echelons. Adam Burke’s cover art is a mind blowing combination of bad ass and fun as the four members are represented in an almost superhero like fashion protecting planet Earth with their Rock and Roll as they ride over her. “Chapter II” is here and so is GREAT ELECTRIC QUEST, delivering the whole package with an album that should resonate for years to come.

TRACK LISTING:
1. Seeker Of The Flame
2. Of Earth I
3. Of Earth II
4. Anubis
5. Wicked Hands
6. The Madness
7. Heart Of The Son

GREAT ELECTRIC QUEST is
Tyler “T-Sweat” Dingvell – Vocals
Buddy Donner – Guitar
Daniel “MuchoDrums” Velasco – Drums
Jared Bliss – Bass

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Great Electric Quest are not a band who do things small. Some bands, they nibble. These dudes are more about chomp. When they hit the road, they hit it. When they take the stage, they bring a flag to wave, and as anyone who heard their 2016 debut album, Chapter I (discussed here), can attest, their sound follows suit. More headbang than nod, horns thrown, asses kicked, the whole nine.

In other words, they’ve earned the endorsement inherent in signing to Totem Cat Records (see also Spectral Haze, Cloud Catcher, Dopethrone, Karma to Burn, and so on), and with the list of tour dates below headed to and through SXSW in Austin, Texas, and up the Pacific Coast and into Canada, it looks like they’ll continue to earn it as they get ready to make their debut on the label with their awaited sophomore full-length, Chapter II.

Today, in addition to announcing the label alliance and the tour dates — which, really, would be enough for any single morning, afternoon or evening — Great Electric Quest also premiere their cover of Thin Lizzy‘s “Cold Sweat.” The cut comes from the Glory or Death Records compilation Bow to Your Masters Vol. I: Thin Lizzy, which the label has up for preorder now.

Sound like a lot? Chomp chomp.

Here’s the latest from the PR wire:

GREAT ELECTRIC QUEST signs with TOTEM CAT RECORDS, premier “Cold Sweat” contribution for GLORY OR DEATH RECORD’S Thin Lizzy compilation, and Announce ANUBIS COMPELS TOUR double shot SXSW invasion III and Pacific North West Canadian Invasion.

Over the coming months of March and April Great Electric Quest are set to play a ton of premier SXSW festivals, a SXSW official Showcase, and take their high energy performance / Beer Antics into the great North of Canada, while stopping off in some staple Pacific North locations. Hop on the Journey of Rock and Roll and Metal with Great Electric Quest, heavy tunes and good times are a given!

GLORY or DEATH RECORDS
Bow To Your Masters Volume I : THIN LIZZY
Limited DOUBLE LP AVAILABLE FOR PRE- SALE NOW
http://gloryordeathrecords.bigcartel.com/product/bow-to-your-masters-volume-i-thin-lizzy

Track Listing for LP 1 (Downloads available now with Pre-Sale Purchase):
Are you Ready – Mothership
Massacre – Mos Generator
Don’t Believe a Word- White Dog
Suicide – Egypt – Doom
Chinatown – Red Wizard
Thunder and Lightning – KOOK
She Knows – Slow Season
Cold Sweat – Great Electric Quest
Cowboy Song – Goya

Track Listing for LP 2 (Downloads available soon with Pre-Sale Purchase):
It’s Only Money – Wo Fat
Johnny – Worshipper
Jailbreak – DUEL
Emerald – Gygax
Still in Love with You – Isaiah Mitchell (Earthless)
Opium Trail – Jeff Matz (High on Fire), Mark Yalowitz (Zeke), Mike Scheidt (Yob), and more
The Rocker – Bow to Your Masters Supergroup
????? – High On Fire
And more…

GREAT ELECTRIC QUEST Live:
SXSW INVASION III
3.7 – Tucson AZ, House of Bards
3.8 – El Paso TX, Rock House Bar & Grill
3.9 – San Angelo TX, Deadhourse
3.11 – Dallas TX, Gas Monkey
3.13 – Austin TX, SXSW Black Smoke Conjuring, Lost Well
3.14 – Austin TX, SXSW Stoner Jam, Spiderhouse Ballroom
3.15 – Austin TX, SXSW Stoner Daze, Texas Mist
3.15 – Houston TX, Acadia Bar
3.16 – Houseton TX, Groove and Vibe Festival
3.16 – Austin TX, SXSW SHOWCASE @ 720 Club
3.17 – San Antonio TX RIPPLE FEST @ Lime Light
3.18 – Marfa Tx, Lost Horse Saloon
3.21 – Tempe AZ, Yucca Tap Room?

PNWC INVASION
4.12 – Carlsbad CA, Boars Crossin’
4.13 – TBA
4.14 – TBA
4.15 – Everett WA, Tony V’s Garage
4.16 – Seattle WA, Central Saloon
4.18 – Spokane WA, The Pin
4.19 – Calgary AB, CANADA 420 Music and Arts Fest @ Distortion
4.20 – Kalispell MT, Rocky Mountain Riff Fest
4.21 – TBA
4.22 – South Lake Tahoe CA, HARD ROCK CASINO Spring Meltdown Metal Fest
4.23 – Long Beach CA, Black Light District Lounge

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Great Electric Quest, “Cold Sweat”