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SEATTLE, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Malfunkshun, a Seattle band often cited as one of the “founding fathers” of the grunge music scene that exploded in the 90’s, has released their newest single “Rains of May” off their original collection of songs titled, “Malfunkshun:Millennium.” 

Malfunkshun, collaborating with a variety of past, present and guest vocalists, will be releasing a compilation of songs which is their first collection since the album “RETURN TO OLYMPUS,”released in 1995.  Malfunkshun, rich in history, is led by original founder and legendary guitarist Kevin Wood who formed the band in 1980 with his late brother Andrew Wood.  Quite notably Andrew Wood also fronted the band Mother Love Bone (other members of MLB went on to form the band Pearl Jam). The collection includes unfinished work from the Wood brothers, including unpublished lyrics of Andrew Wood and music of Kevin Wood. 

In its latest incarnation Malfunkshun also includes Jeff Loftis on vocals, Louis McIntosh on bass and Mike Stone on drums. “Rains of May” is Malfunkshun’s first new release with Loftis on vocals, although the band has been creating, recording and performing for the past decade. “Rains of May” is the first of several singles slated for release off “Malfunkshun: Millennium,”and discussions of a collector’s piece on vinyl are in the works.  “I am really excited to release“Malfunkshun: Millennium,“ it’s some of our best work” says Wood, who co-wrote “Rains of May” with Loftis. “‘Rains of May’ is a heavy groove; a wall of guitars’ track with a sense of rock and roll angst. It’s reminiscent of Seattle in the 90’s, with a 21st century take on where the band is today,” according to Loftis.

Wood says, “The new single is primal, tribal, epic and right in your face. It’s a rock song ‘I’ want to hear.” Wood shreds on guitar and won’t let fans down. “We think “Malfunkshun: Millennium”will appeal to the existing fan base while drawing in a new audience,” says manager, Jaye English, of Spoondog Entertainment Group.

Malfunkshun is working on a 2012 tour with dates planned across the country. Contact Spoondog Entertainment Group, LLC (info@SpoondogEntertainment.com) for booking andinformation.

Listen to Malfunkshun’s newest single “Rains of May” also available on iTunes:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yurptkHD_8

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“GODFATHERS OF GRUNGE” ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE OFF THEIR COLLECTION OF ORIGINAL SONGS TITLED, “MALFUNKSHUN: MILLENNIUM”
 
SEATTLE, Jan. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Malfunkshun, a Seattle band often cited as the “founding father” of the grunge music scene that exploded in the early ’90’s, is back in the studio. “Rains of May,” is their newest single released off their original collection of songs titled, “Malfunkshun: Millennium.”
 
In its latest incarnation, Malfunkshun consists of Kevin Wood, legendary guitarist (who founded the band in 1980 with his late brother Andrew Wood), Jeff Loftis on vocals, Louis McIntosh on bass and Mike Stone on drums. “Rains of May” is Malfunkshun’s first new release with vocalist Jeff Loftis, although the band has been creating, recording and performing for the past decade. Malfunkshun, collaborating with a variety of past, present and guest vocalists, will be releasing a compilation of songs which is their first collection since the album “RETURN TO OLYMPUS,” released in 1995.
 
According to Wood, “The new single is primal, tribal, epic and right in your face. It’s a rock song ‘I’ want to hear.” Wood shreds on guitar and creates a massive sound that will not let fans down. “We think ‘Rains of May’ will appeal to the existing fan base while drawing in a new audience,” says manager, Jaye English, of Spoondog Entertainment Group.
 
“Rains of May” is the first of several singles slated for release off of “Malfunkshun: Millennium,” and discussions of a collector’s piece on vinyl are in the works. “I am really excited to release “Malfunkshun: Millennium.” This is Malfunkshun at its best,” says Wood, who co-wrote “Rains of May” with Loftis. “‘Rains of May’ is a heavy groove; a wall of guitars’ track wrapped up with a sense of rock and roll angst. It’s reminiscent of Seattle in the 90’s, with a 21st century take on where the band is today,” according to Loftis.
 
Malfunkshun is working on a 2012 tour with dates planned across the United States. Contact Spoondog Entertainment Group, LLC for current schedule and booking information.
 
Listen to Malfunkshun’s latest single “Rains of May”:

 
“Rains of May” now available for purchase on iTunes