MAD CACTUS
reveal new single
‘BIG GAME’
and announce debut LP
‘THIRTEEN DOGS’
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MAD CACTUS – Thirteen Dogs
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Adelaide-based alternative-rock band Mad Cactus have just unveiled their new single ‘Big Game’ – lifted from their debut eight-track LP ‘Thirteen Dogs’ (due June 15) – recorded and produced by Dan Murtagh at Debasement Studios – Melbourne.
‘Big Game’ takes cues from the likes of the groups staple influences Royal Blood, The Black Keys and Soundgarden. Opening with compelling melodic piano and the endearing vocals of frontman Tim Mellonie, the song builds into a gradual crescendo of brooding guitars and drums, before hitting its monstrous anthemic chorus.
Mellonie describes the motivation behind the track:
“Wildlife conservation is something I’m very passionate about and consumes a huge chunk of my life outside of Mad Cactus. As a Keeper working at one of Australia’s largest zoological parks, a strong conservation message was bound to come through somewhere in the music. Throughout my career, I’ve had the unique opportunity to work closely with a range of rare and endangered species including the Southern White Rhino. I wanted to do something a little different with our song Big Game. I wanted to help raise awareness regarding the plight of wild rhinoceros and expose some of the brutality that comes with the trade of rhino horn.”
Since their inception in late-2014, Mad Cactus have released their debut single ‘DreamKiller’ that earned a nomination for ‘Best Heavy Act’ by the South Australian Music Awards (2016). The group have also become a mainstay on the local Adelaide scene playing a slew of gigs and building a loyal following.
To celebrate the release ,the trio will launch ‘BigGame’ and their forthcoming debut album at The Ed Castle Hotel, Adelaide on Friday June 15.
In the coming weeks Mad Cactus will reveal an accompanying music video for ‘BigGame’ and will showcase every track from the record in the lead up to the official release.
‘Big Game’ will be available worldwide on Friday May 11.
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