GOLDEN STATE Premieres New Live Music Video for “World Of Fire” on PureVolume

The band–songwriter/vocalist/guitarist JAMES GRUNDLER, lead guitarist MARC BOGGIO, bassist ELIAS REIDY and drummer FERNANDO SANCHEZ–has earned a reputation for their anthemic tracks with intelligent and relevant lyrics. The band released a video for their powerful and revolutionary song “Bombs (End This War/The Ron Paul Song)” featuring clips of U.S. Presidential candidate Congressman Ron Paul’s speeches, Alex Jones of Infowars.com, Luke Rudowski of We Are Change and illustrious footage from American history including images of ideological leaders John Lennon, Gandhi, Nelson Mandela.

“Bombs” has accumulated over 19,000 views on the band’s YouTube page and has caught the attention of official members in Ron Paul’s 2012 campaign staff. Fans and supporters alike are flocking to GOLDEN STATE’s Facebook page posting comments, praise and eagerly awaiting the opportunity to purchase the song.

GOLDEN STATE had this to say, “Thank you to the fans and Ron Paul 2012 supporters out there. The response has been overwhelming. Everyone is asking when we will be putting the ‘Bombs’ song out on iTunes, and the reason we’ve been holding back is we’d like to work with the Ron Paul crew to officially put it out so that the proceeds can go to his campaign.”

Here’s what critics are saying of GOLDEN STATE and DIVISION:

“…riveting and eloquent…The guys of Golden State have been quietly revolutionizing the world of modern rock ‘n’ roll for quite some time, but this year they’ve decided to turn up the volume.”

–Juliana Appenrodt, 944 LOS ANGELES, April 2011

“…robustly melodic, shamelessly cinematic rock songs…gorgeously melodramatic electric/acoustic mini epics [that] paint pictures unimaginable to lesser talents.”

–Paul Rogers, LA WEEKLY, 5/13/11

“…muscular anthems reminiscent of British arena rockers such as U2, the Catherine Wheel and Muse…the single ‘World on Fire’ is a meat-and-potatoes modern rocker that tastes awfully familiar but is so hearty it won’t let go.”

–Kevin Bronson, BUZZBANDS.LA, 4/13/11

“…with Division, their first full-length, they may have one of the best, most polished albums of the year that encapsulates what rock is supposed to sound like. The first tune is the anthemic ‘World On Fire’… a very catchy song that showcases singer James Grundler, whose booming vocals channel Bono, while Marc Boggio’s riffs, combined with thumping bassline of Alex Parnell and the terrific drumming of Fernando Sanchez gives the song life and an edge that’s lacking in rock music today. ‘High Noon’ has the intensity of the showdown of an old western gunfight at the OK Corral. Again, Grundler and Boggio lead the way, showing songwriting and composing prowess by crafting a much different song from the opener, albeit much more rockin’ and up-tempo…A change of pace occurs on the slower ‘All Roads Lead Home.’ Here, the band steps back from it’s feverish pace and delivers a beautiful ballad that comes directly from the heart, which is evident in the lyrics. The song combines the musical complexity of My Morning Jacket…What Golden State does best on this record is simply be themselves and rock out…Golden State makes me believe that great new rock bands aren’t extinct, but you just have to be patient and dig deep enough to find them.”

–Daniel Kohn, BESTNEWBANDS.COM, 7/12/11

“There are very few bands from the US, let alone the world, who can write the type of gloriously over-the-top, take your breath away rock anthems made popular by world class acts such as Muse, u2, and the often forgotten genius of The Catherine Wheel. Golden State is one of them…Their debut album is called Division and it is, for lack of a better term, fucking incredible.  From the grandiose opening track “World On Fire”, to the stellar chorus of “High Noon” and my personal favorite “Setting Sun”, this is the magnum opus of a band ready to be heard. These guys have created an epic masterpiece of a rock album. It’s one of those rare moment where songwriting, performance, and production are all complimenting one another perfectly. Put this record on and turn it up loud. It’s powerful, deep, and emotionally illuminating.”

–Jason Miller, THEVINYLDISTRICT.COM, 7/21/11

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For more information on GOLDEN STATE, contact MSO:
Angela Villanueva        818-380-0400 x232                 avillanueva@msopr.com
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