"HALLOWEEN" (2018) Actor Kurt Deimer Releasing Debut Album "AND SO IT BEGINS..." In May

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When rock and horror collide, it’s usually a match made in heaven… or, let’s be real, hell—because that’s where all the best stories come from. Actor and musician Kurt Deimer knows this fusion all too well, crafting a sound that’s equal parts sinister and electrifying. Now, he’s ready to unleash his debut album, “And So It Begins…”, and we’ve got the details—plus a first look (or listen) at his killer new single, “Big Toe.” Strap in, because there’s plenty more where that came from below!

We’re always on the hunt for fresh tunes to blast while diving into the latest horror flicks and news here at MacabreDaily, so when the opportunity came to check out Kurt Deimer’s debut album, “And So It Begins…”, we didn’t hesitate. Dropping on May 9th (with pre-orders live now), this album promises to deliver the perfect soundtrack for horror lovers and rock fans alike.

From The Press Release

Rising rock musician, actor, songwriter, and film producer Kurt Deimer has officially announced his debut album, And So It Begins..., will be released on Friday, May 9th, and has released his new single “Big Toe,” the latest offering from the double full-length collection available via Bald Man Records. The new moody epic, co-written with Ben Trexel, is a song of hope featuring impressive guitar solos from Phil X (Bon Jovi), elevated by the drama of Deimer’s husky and uniquely deep register.

Check out the official video for “BIG TOE” Below

The video was directed by Paul Boyd (Neon Trees, Dave Stewart, Shania Twain). The expansive and cinematic rock spectacle “And So It Begins...” was produced by five-time GRAMMY-winning producer Chris Lord-Alge (Green Day, Breaking Benjamin) and co-written with Phil X.

“‘Big Toe’ was one of the first songs I ever wrote,” shares Deimer. “It was probably 2019, I was sitting in New Jersey working on my demo outside on a patio, drinking a beer, and I could see the lights of New York City off in the distance. There was a colorful, silvery look to the sky so that’s where the ‘silver moon and ghostly sky’ line came from. As I continued writing, the song morphed. With that feeling of grayness and darkness and the chance of light being there as it gleaned through the gray, silvery sky, I thought about how many people in life have near-death experiences. They almost die, but they don’t. And it gives them a second chance to change their whole life to be a better person and not be so selfish and full of themselves or mean to others. It turned into a song of hope and if you get that second chance, take advantage of it because you can change. It’s never too late to change to become a better person.”

“It’s never too late” may just be Kurt Deimer’s life mantra. Everyone has dreams, but not many are bold enough to truly chase them. But Deimer followed his instincts and now, at an age when most people start thinking about slowing down, he’s releasing his debut full-length album. The 17-track versatile collection draws on a wealth of life experience from the Cincinnati, Ohio native, who started his first rock band at age 20 but ended up taking a move conventional route as a young man. And So It Begins... includes Deimer’s recent single “Live Or Die,” hailed as “new classic rock” by RIFF Magazine, as well as the previously released singles “Dance,” “Hero” and “Fight.” The album covers a ton of stylistic ground – natural for a musician interested in everything from AC/DC to R.E.M. to Widespread Panic. It bounces from the thunderous hard rock riffs of “Naïve” to the acerbic funk-metal of “Back of The School” to the symphonic grandeur on his cover of the Pink Floyd classic “Have A Cigar,” which masterfully fades into his take on The Doors single “Riders on the Storm” to close out the collection. Elsewhere is a jaw-dropping guest spot from Queensrÿche legend Geoff Tate on the track “Burn Together” and the expressive guitar work of Phil X is heard throughout, adding another layer of sophistication to the diverse range of material on And So It Begins....

Full track listing for And So It Begins...

1. Dance

2. Naïve

3. Burn Together

4. Back of The School

5. Only Time Will Tell

6. Look

7. Hero

8. Fight

9. Live or Die

10. Peaceful Stranger

11. Sunset Blvd

12. My Dad

13. Big Toe

14. Doom

15. How Did I Get Here

16. Cigar

17. Riders

Deimer will be supporting the release of And So It Begins... on the road this year supporting Steel Panther and Buckcherry on their extensive co-headlining trek, running from April 11th through May 18th, as well as select dates opening for classic rockers TESLA. See below for all upcoming tour dates and visit www.kurtdeimer.com for ticketing details.

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