Kuarantine

Featuring Chris Jericho

Releases Debut Single “No No No”

Los Angeles, CA – May 15, 2020 – Kuarantine, a new rock ‘n’ roll band featuring Fozzy frontman and multi-hyphenate superstar Chris Jericho, has released their debut single “No No No,” a cover of the KISS 1987 deep-cut, via Madison Records with distribution by The Orchard. The all-star quartet is rounded out by Kent Slucher (drummer for Luke Bryan), guitarist Joe McGinness (of KLASSIK ’78) and bassist PJ Farley (of Trixter) with Jericho on vocals. PRESS HERE to stream/download “No No No” and PRESS HERE to watch the official at-home video for the song, which first premiered with SPIN.

“When Kent and Joe approached me to sing on a few ‘80s KISS songs, I jumped at the chance, as it’s my favorite era of my favorite band,” shares Jericho. “Once we brought in PJ, not only did we have a world-class band with years of touring experience, we also had four guys with one common bond: to stay creative and to do something special for all music fans during this pandemic. ‘No No No’ is the perfect debut release for Kuarantine as not only is it a crushing, FUN rock ‘n’ roll tune, but it’s guaranteed to satisfy and put a smile on your face…whether you want one or not!”

In addition to his world-renowned wrestling career, first with World Wrestling Entertainment and now with All Elite Wrestling (AEW), Chris Jericho is the lead singer of the internationally successful rock band Fozzy, which will be releasing their new album this fall. Fozzy’s upcoming album, their eighth full-length, features the band’s latest single “Nowhere To Run,” their third Top 10 hit on Active Rock Radio. The pop culture icon is also the host of “The Rock Of Jericho” weekly radio show on SiriusXM Octane and the widely popular “Talk Is Jericho” podcast, an Official Honoree at this year’s Webby Awards, as well as a four-time New York Times best-selling author and actor. For the past two decades, Chris Jericho has established himself as a multi-faceted talent with tens of millions of fans worldwide.

To connect with all those fans who are quarantined and staying safe at home during the pandemic, Jericho recently launched Saturday Night Special. Every Saturday night, Chris has been going live on his Facebook and YouTube to chat with over 150,000 fans each week and answer questions, tell stories and even sing songs. The shows have also featured chats with special guests including Kevin Smith, Fozzy and Hurricane Helms. Saturday, May 16^th , Chris and his Kuarantine bandmates Kent, Joe and PJ along with special guest Bruce Kulick, former KISS guitarist, discussed their new project.

For Kuarantine, Jericho has surrounded himself with a group of top-notch touring musicians. Kent Slucher has been the powerhouse behind the kit at Luke Bryan’s shows for the past 12 years, from small clubs to headlining stadiums and amphitheaters. Joe McGinness is a rising country singer/guitarist, who has shared the stage with artists such as Old Dominion, Florida Georgia Line and Granger Smith, and is also a member of KLASSIK ’78, a digital tribute to ‘70s KISS. Bassist PJ Farley rose to fame in the New Jersey-based gold-selling rock band Trixter, which toured with KISS, Poison, Scorpions and more in the ‘90s and has released two albums since reuniting in 2008.

Kuarantine has emerged to entertain listeners with their versions of KISS rarities and some good ol’ fashioned rock music during these unparalleled times. Look for more from Kuarantine to follow soon!

Follow Kuarantine on Instagram: @kuarantine_official

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CHRIS JERICHO

& The Christmas Helves

Release “Father Christmas”

Special Charity Single For The Holiday Season

PRESS HERE To Listen

Chris Jericho is getting into the holiday spirit! The multi-hyphenate superstar (wrestler/musician/actor/author/host/TV personality) has released a special cover of The Kinks’ “Father Christmas” as a charity single, with all money raised from downloads and streams of the track to be donated to Juvenile Diabetes research. PRESS HERE to listen to Chris Jericho & The Christmas Helves’ version of the classic song, available now on all DSPs via The Orchard, which first premiered on Chris’s radio show “The Rock Of Jericho” on SiriusXM Octane.

“I’ve always wanted to do a Christmas song, as it’s guaranteed annual airplay (and if I hear ‘Wonderful Christmas Time’ one more time, I’m gonna stuff myself down a chimney), so I put together the musical assassins known as ‘The Christmas Helves’ and banged out this sugarplum version of my favorite Kinks tune!,” shares Jericho. “Best part is all proceeds will be donated to JDRF to fight Juvenile Diabetes! So, grab your eggnog and frankincense…whatever the hell that is…and rock out with your Santa sack out!”

Chris Jericho is no stranger to the music scene. Jericho is the lead singer of the internationally successful rock band Fozzy, which recently opened for Iron Maiden at the Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles. Fozzy’s latest album Judas, their seventh full-length, has been streamed more than 25 million times on Spotify and features the hit single “Judas,” which reached #1 on the iTunes Rock Charts in 8 different countries, spent 9 weeks in the Top Ten on the Active Rock Chart in the US, and has received over 32 million YouTube views; PRESS HERE to watch. The band’s current single “Nowhere To Run” is their fourth consecutive Top 20 hit on Active Rock Radio; PRESS HERE to listen.

Photo credit: Adrienne Beacco

For the past two decades, Chris Jericho has established himself as a multi-faceted talent with tens of millions of fans worldwide. Breaking onto the scene as one of the most popular, and charismatic, performers in the history of World Wrestling Entertainment, Jericho was crowned the WWE Undisputed Champion in 2001 and, in 2017, became the first ever “Double Grand Slam” champion in history. In January 2018, Jericho officially signed with All Elite Wrestling, the hottest new wrestling brand in the world, where he appears every Wednesday night on the TNT Network as the current AEW World Champion.

Chris has combined his two main passions, and careers, to create Chris Jericho’s Rock N Wrestling Rager At Sea. The second annual, sold-out four-day cruise from Miami to the Bahamas January 20-24, 2020 will feature All Elite Wrestling stars, live podcasts, music, comedy, lots of special guests and more, plus the guest of honor “Nature Boy” Ric Flair. Visit www.chrisjerichocruise.com for more info.

In addition to his weekly show on SiriusXM, Jericho hosts the widely popular “Talk Is Jericho” podcast on Westwood One, which has amassed over 220 million downloads across more than 600 episodes. Past podcast guests include Dennis Miller, Larry King, William Shatner, Chris Tucker, Paul Stanley, Kiefer Sutherland, Hulk Hogan, Mike Tyson, Slash, and many more.

Jericho is also a four-time New York Times best-selling author, displaying his witty, self-deprecating writing style with his autobiographies: “A Lion’s Tale: Around the World in Spandex” (2007), “Undisputed: How To Become the World Champion in 1,372 Easy Steps” (2011), “The Best In the World: At What I Have No Idea” (2014) and “No Is A Four Letter Word” (2014). Chris appeared on Season 11 of Dancing With The Stars and recently brought the house down with Ryan Niemiller on the 14^th season finale of America’s Got Talent. He’s also hosted the ABC game show Downfall and the SyFy reality series Robot Combat League. Chris’s acting credits include featured roles in the upcoming Kevin Smith films “Jay and Silent Bob Reboot” and “Kilroy Was Here,” as well as creating, producing and starring in CBC’s critically-acclaimed original series, “But I’m Chris Jericho.”

For more information on Chris Jericho, visit:

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Fozzy energized an enthusiastic crowd at the Brick By Brick in San Diego, California on September 18, 2019. This high energy show inside an intimate, sweaty metal club gave everyone a chance to get up close and personal with beloved entertainer Chris Jericho. Fozzy has come a long way musically, producing several hit singles, including the megahit “Judas” and their latest “Nowhere To Run”.

Jericho is a dynamic front man and he clearly fed off the passion of the crowd. Founding members Rich Ward and Frank Fontsere were plainly having the time of their lives. Fontsere pounded the drums like they owed him money. Ward is perhaps the most active guitarist in all of rock, bouncing around the stage while ripping off wicked licks. Guitarist Billy Grey and bassist Randy Drake spent the night clowning with the fans when not singing backup vocals. Jericho and crew seemed to be having more fun as the night went on, and that in turn kept smiles on everyone’s faces. They even pulled a fan up on stage to sing backing vocals on “Sandpaper”. A Fozzy show is always a good time and is not to be missed.

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KRISTYN CLARKE (KC): Your new single “Nowhere To Run” is absolutely fantastic, as it has such an anthem feel to it. What led to your decision to go with that as the lead single for new music?

CHRIS JERICHO (CJ): We had so much momentum from the “Judas” album with the “Judas” song and the other two top ten singles that we had from that album and we had a great tour, then we kind of picked up and signed with Sony and they wanted us to keep the momentum going and they wanted us to get something out rather than just wait for album, tour, album tour which is the modern way to do things. When you have the influence of a major machine like Sony behind you, which this is our first experience with that, so we thought if they want a single let’s give them one.

We went through some of our material for the next record and that one stood out the most, so we put some time into it and then submitted it to them and they loved it so that’s basically it. It’s taking the style and the momentum of what we did on the “Judas” and continuing that, like you said, very melodic and anthemic with a lot of hooks. It’s very catchy with that kind of sports and stadium type of vibe. It’s great to hear that people feel the same way about it as we do.

KC: How far along in the recording process are you for new music?

CJ: We focused on getting “Nowhere To Run” done and the video for that which has debuted and getting it out to radio, so we have probably around another ten to twelve songs that we’re working on, but “Nowhere To Run” was the one that was like, finish up and get it done now and then continue with the songwriting as we get that finished. It’s something we never had before, usually the way we did things was like most bands, you do the ten or twelve songs and  you record them all at once and you get your record ready then you choose which single you might want, so with the recording company it’s a whole different vibe. The album is still a long ways away from being done, but the song is now out to keep that momentum going for the next three or four months then by the time “Nowhere To Run” is finished we’ll be ready for the record to come out or at least have another song which could be the game plan for Sony. Whatever they want to do I’m up for it and we’re excited about it because that’s a whole new world for us now.

KC: I love that you guys are taking your time with it! Some bands really rush to just throw out the next thing too quickly.

CJ: Exactly, and for us, we are in a really enviable position because as you know it’s hard to really get some momentum or real steam in rock n’ roll and we have that. Once “Judas” became the proverbial hit single it opened up a lot of doors for us and everything we do right now has to be great and has to be just as good as “Judas” was if not better so, you can’t rush that. Having said that, however, you don’t want to take eight years like Metallica or fourteen years like Guns n’ Roses, we don’t have that kind of name value where we can do that, so you want to keep the momentum rolling … you just don’t want it to go too long, but also like you said, you can’t rush it and put out the first thing that comes to mind because that might end your momentum before it even gets started.

KC: What do your touring plans look like for the rest of the year? I know you have an upcoming date opening up for Iron Maiden.

CJ: That is so exciting. We just did a couple shows with Nickelback last week and here we are getting ready to do a show with Iron Maiden this week, so we decided to put a tour together around that and also to support “Nowhere To Run”, as well, and keep those things all tied together. We are going out for twenty-two shows, about three and half to four weeks going through Southern California with L.A. being the main gig and then continue to end up in Atlanta on September 28^th; it’s the “Nowhere To Run” tour if you want to call it that. It’s a short one, but when you put a song out you have to pound the pavement, so this will give us a chance to hit all the radio stations in the towns that we’re in and get those spins for the song. More spins equals a better show and a better show equals more spins.

KC: You’re right. I feel like everyone’s attention span is a lot shorter now and Fozzy puts on one of the most amazing live shows. You guys are so full of energy on stage. Can you talk about that?

CJ: Sure, that is something that we have built our reputation on as being a great live band. You can have a lot of fun when you come to a Fozzy show and that’s the way we want it. We’re Van Halen in 1979 where there’s no giant spiders or explosions … we are the show and as a result I think we have a really great fan base.  I mean, how did we get two random shows with Nickelback? How did we get a random stadium show with Iron Maiden? I think the word is getting around about who Fozzy is and what it is that we do and people want to be a part of that and they want to experience the show. There has been an scene change over the last decade with your Joyous Wolf and Greta Van Fleets and Rival Sons where you have the old rock n’ roll elements coming back in where the idea is to have a great time and what a concept! Have a great time at a rock n’ roll show and I think because we were one of the pioneers of, not to saying bringing it back because it’s always been there, but kind of wearing that on our sleeves saying we want you to have fun, we want you to drink beer and chant Fozzy and show your boobs whether you are a girl or a guy, we don’t care, just come and have a good time. We encourage that and if you’ve seen Fozzy before you know what you’re going to get and if you haven’t seen us before you leave going ‘Holy sh*t! That was a lot of fun. I want to see those guys again … I want to check out their music, I want to buy a t-shirt!’ That’s what it’s all about and that’s how you build the name of your band and that’s how we’ve been doing it for the last ten to fifteen years and we continue to grow with every record and song we put out.  That’s the mindset and that’s what we have been doing!

KC: How has Fozzy adapted to the ever-changing musical landscape?

CJ: I don’t think we’ve really adapted to anything. We just do what we do, I mean, if anything I think we the last several records we started working with our producer Johnny Andrews, we really started understanding how to write a radio song and that’s not a bad thing to sometimes second guess yourselves. There was a time a few records ago, on the “Sin And Bones” record we had those thirteen and fourteen minute epic tunes, which we’ve always loved that style of rock n’ roll such as Iron Maiden and Rush, but we got that out of our system. You will never see another thirteen or fourteen minute from a Fozzy record again because we did that and I think once you get that out of your system and you start realizing that rock radio is so relevant to this day … people say rock radio is dead, but it’s not …it really makes a difference, at least it did for us. When we started getting played on rock radio, that’s when the focus on us started rising and I think there is a way that you can write your music to be appealing to radio and to a wider audience.

If you are writing songs about D-Day and the second World War and the end of the world like Revelations, that’s great stuff, but if you are writing songs about relationships and emotions, betraying yourself and all that sort of stuff I think a lot of people can really relate to it and they feel it and they can become more connected to you through that, so I think that’s the biggest way our music has changed over the years.

KC: Absolutely! I remember being thrilled when they started spinning Fozzy at 93.3 WMMR in Philadelphia.

CJ: WMMR was huge for us and that is when started to know that we were “making” it! WMMR doesn’t just play anything. To get on that station, they are what’s called a difference-maker, if WMMR is playing it fifteen other stations will play it specifically because Philly’s doing that, so they’ve been great to us. We’ve done the MMR BBQ this year which was a lot of fun and you start realizing there is a great relationship between radio and Fozzy. For you to be in Philly and hear us on that station, suddenly now if you’re a fan you’re like, ‘Wow, it kind of legitimizes us’ and if you are not a fan you are curious about this new band you are hearing. All of that leads to getting more prominence and more eyes and ears on your music.

KC: I am sure you are very busy man with AEW and all that is going on in that world, how are you keeping it all together?

CJ: The thing with me is that Fozzy has always been the priority and with wrestling, it’s not a full time gig, but it’s a lot of fun and something I put a lot of focus into, but still not forgetting all the hard work we put in with the band in the last five years as well so, it’s a little bit of a juggling act, but not as bad as it has been in the past and we will do as much as we can with Fozzy and I can’t help thinking that getting to open up for the acts we have and the gig with Iron Maiden is an audition for more, so when we get those full tours we’ll take them and work everything else around it like we have always done in the past.

KC: Nice. Do you think you will continue to use “Judas” as your ring anthem?

CJ: Yeah, I just like it! It really fits. It’s a good vibe and it fits kind of my attitude and what I’m going for when I go to the rings. I think it’s a really cool ring song and people really enjoy it as well!

FOZZY – UNLEASHED IN THE WEST 2019 U.S. TOUR

TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE HERE

Rock powerhouse FOZZY announced Unleashed In The West 2019 headline tour. The U.S. tour, which includes special guest Jared Nichols James, starts on September 5th in Denver and wraps on September 28th in Atlanta. The band will be taking a break from the studio to tour for the first time in 2019 as they prepare for the release of their new record. Tickets are available for purchase HERE.

“When we got the call to join Iron Maiden on their Banc Of California Stadium show in Los Angeles, we knew 2 things were imminent. One, this might be the biggest show Fozzy has ever played. Two, one show isn’t enough,” states Chris Jericho about the tour announcement. “So we decided to head out all across the western US to spread the Fozzpel and celebrate this great time in our lives! Plus, it gets us out of the studio for a breath of fresh air…it gets a little stuffy in there sometimes when you’re recording a new record! So come ROCK with us and be a part of the most energetic, electric and FUN rock n roll show in the world today. Don’t miss Fozzy Unleashed In the West!!!

Rich Ward adds, “It’s been almost 6 months since we wrapped up our amazing 200 city tour in support of the Judas album. Since then we’ve been sequestered to a top secret bunker where we are writing what will become our next record. As much as we love the creative environment of the studio, there is no substitute for loud amps and the unique exchange of energy that only occurs on the big stage. In September we return to that stage, in what will be one of our biggest and boldest tours to date. Grab your helmets and dancing shoes, Fozzy is coming to town!”

The band’s seventh LP, Judas, spurred the hits like “Painless”, “Burn Me Out” and, title track, “Judas”, which spent five weeks at #1 on the ‘‘Big Uns Countdown’ on Sirius/XM’s Octane channel and peaked at #5 on the Active Rock Mediabase Chart. The song has over 29 million U.S. streams to date and the music video has over 28 million views to date. Watch the music video HERE. Fozzy has previously shared the stage with the likes of Metallica, Kiss, Avenged Sevenfold, Slash, Saxon, Theory of a Dead Man, Drowning Pool, Steel Panther and Buckcherry. See below for a list of the band’s upcoming tour dates.

Since the beginning, Fozzy has been about hard work, dedication and delivering great rock ‘n’ roll to their devoted fans worldwide; reminding them that music is all about invoking dirty, sweaty jubilation and doing it loudly! The band formed in 2000 to release their self-titled debut album. Throughout the years, Fozzy released six progressively popular records, including 2012’s Sin & Bones, featuring the hit single “Sandpaper”, which found the band reaching a level of legitimacy that drew a mass audience to drink in their trademark heavy melodic groove. More recently, the hard rockers released their seventh studio album, Judas, which includes their explosive title track. “Judas” catapulted up the Active Rock Radio Chart. Fozzy’s follow-up singles “Painless”, which peaked at #7 on the Active Rock Mediabase Chart, and “Burn Me Out”, which peaked at #12 on the Active Rock Mediabase Chart, solidified the band as Rock superstars.

Fozzy is Chris Jericho (vocals), Rich Ward (guitars, vocals), Frank Fontsere (drums), Billy Grey (guitars) and Randy Drake (bass).

FOZZY – UNLEASHED IN THE WEST 2019 TOUR

September 5 – Denver, CO – Marquis Theatre

September 6 – Colorado Springs, CO – Sunshine Theater

September 7 – Grand Junction, CO – Mesa Theater

September 8 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Royal

September 11 – Crystal Bay, NV – Crystal Bay Club Casino/Crown Room

September 12 – San Francisco, CA – Slim’s

September 13 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades

September 14 – Los Angeles, CA – Banc Of California Stadium**

September 15 – Las Vegas, NV – Count’s Vamp’d

September 18 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick

September 19 – Tempe, AZ – Club Red

September 20 – Tucson, AZ – Encore

September 21 – El Paso, TX – Speaking Rock ^

September 25 – Dallas, TX – Canton Hall^

September 26 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live^

September 27 – Hattiesburg, MS – Brewsky’s

September 28 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade

**supporting Iron Maiden

^special guests Sons Of Texas

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