New single Freight Train released to accompany graphic novel Posted: Aug 12, 2010

Milwaukee, Wis., August 11, 2010 - The Milwaukee-based hard rock band Spiral Trance is pleased to announce the official release of their brand new single Freight Train for inclusion with the 2010 graphic novel publication BB Wolf and the Three LP's. It can be heard at www.myspace.com/spiraltrance. The graphic novel was created by the national award-winning team of illustrator Richard Koslowski, whose credits include The King, and The Three Geeks among others, and author JD Arnold. The book is already garnering critical praise, and USA Today cited BB Wolf and the Three LP's as one of the top books to purchase at the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con. Based around main character BB Wolf, a farmer and blues musician living in the Mississippi Delta in the early twenties, the story is a dark, brilliant take on the classic fairy tale, The Big Bad Wolf and the Three Little Pigs, known to millions worldwide. Segregation, lynching, and racism are all commonplace within this bloody tale, filled with great loss and a tearful, unjust fate. The discovery of The Lost Tapes of BB Wolf and the Howlers features music by some of the Midwest’s finest musicians including Spiral Trance, Justin Rolbiecki of The Vega Star, and Big Wish among others. In the past year and a half, Spiral Trance has completed five national tours, amassed a loyal fan-base and created a viral internet presence that promotes a personal bond between the band and its listeners. Having earned several local and national awards, most recently as the 2010 WAMI Hard Rock Artist of the Year, the band's latest release, All In Due Time, continues to gain critical praise across the country. Music journalists, music program directors, promoters, and agents should contact Spiral Trance for additional information and booking dates. For more information on Spiral Trance, BB Wolf and the Three LP's, and its creators, please visit the following links: www.myspace.com/spiraltrance www.bbwolfandthethreelps.com www.richkoslowski.com

The Me You See is now on the Rock Band Network! Posted: Jun 28, 2010

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Spiral Trance's single The Me You See released on Rock Band Network for XBox Milwaukee, Wis., June 28th, 2010 - Milwaukee-based hard rock band Spiral Trance is pleased to announce that their single The Me You See is now available on the Rock Band Network for Xbox 360. Fans can now play The Me You See for drums, vocals, guitar, and bass on the internationally successful video game, Rock Band 2, in their own homes. The Rock Band Network was created with the independent band in mind. The video game Rock Band originally only featured popular mainstream acts, but now unknown and independent bands can share the same spotlight as bands like Aerosmith and Metallica in homes all over the world. Spiral Trance partnered with the Milwaukee-based company Rock Your Own Band to get The Me You See ready for play. The entire process, from programming to submission to acceptance by the Rock Band Network, takes some time, but the members of Spiral Trance and their fans agree that it is well worth the wait. The Me You See can be downloaded for Xbox 360 at this link: http://www.rockband.com/songs/UGC_5003015 Music journalists, music program directors, promoters, and agents should contact Spiral Trance for additional information and booking dates. For more information on Spiral Trance and Rock Your Own Band, please visit the following links: www.myspace.com/spiraltrance www.ratpakrecordsamerica.com www.rockyourownband.com Contact Spiral Trance: Email: paulkarcz@yahoo.com ###

The Me You See video reviewed by The Examiner Posted: Apr 4, 2010

Spiral Trance is a band on the verge of explosion. They may not be a name you know yet, but you will. The experimental sound that this band brings to the table has not quite been defined, with a unique mix of hard yet introspective rock that defies categorization. Paul Karcz, Bill Lyles, Matt Stevens and Andy Zupke have already released two albums (All in Due Time, As We Are) and toured the country. And now their video debut, “The Me You See”, displays the intense artistic performance quality of Spiral Trance with a production that exalts all the expressive nuances of the music. The song lyrics are depicted in the video with an angst so eloquent it would seem a contradiction, yet the two elements combine as if they were designed to be one. "The Me You See" tells a story of the illusions and facades that can be so much easier to palate than the truth of human nature. The video by Producer and Director Jimmy Sammarco showcases refined and personality-rich production quality that Milwaukee is lucky to have in the local music scene. Be sure to check out the debut video and more here: www.jimmymakesmovies.com. The performance quality and the difference in their sound set Spiral Trance apart in the modern rock genre. Their debut video gives them the platform they need to shine on and captures the borderline progressive edge that proves most rewarding. To witness what Spiral Trance is all about, check out their web site for performance dates and album information: www.myspace.com/spiraltrance. To see the original review, head here: http://www.examiner.com/x-16194-Milwaukee-Indie-Music-Examiner~y2010m3d3-Spiral-Trance-Debut-Video

All in Due Time Reviewed by Maximum Ink Posted: Apr 3, 2010

Riding on their recent signing with Rat-Pak Records, this Milwaukee based metal group has produced a diverse and heavy album. The true eccentricities of guitar effects really come through their grooving metal sound. The quartet has a refreshingly unique sound that doesn’t allow itself to delve too far into any single genre. Punky, hardcore vocals and melodic singing over driving songs help set SPIRAL TRANCE apart. Each song presents a different characteristic of the band and drives the listener to want more. The album will draw in hard rock and metal fans alike. Its sound allows itself to be heavy, but really draws on the chorus hooks of their lighter relatives. With national recognition and a growing following, the Milwaukee natives have a bright future. Here's the link for the review: Maximum Ink

See Spiral Trance LIVE this Sunday with Kittie, God Forbid, and Gwen Stacy Posted: Mar 8, 2010

Hey friends, what's up?! Things have been pretty crazy in the Spiral Trance camp lately, plenty of stages stormed and mileage logged. We've been working like crazy to get back to some of the areas we hit on tour this past year so hopefully we will rip it up in your town soon!!! Now for those of you out of state die-hards that can't wait, you can see us live on the web this coming weekend, Sunday March 14th!!! We will be live at the Rave in Milwaukee opening for heavy metal maidens KITTIE, check out these details!!! 　 TheRaveLive.com, a new social media service from TheRave.com, designed around live music, will be streaming a free concert from Kittie on Sunday, March 14th, from The Rave/Eagles Club in Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA. The worldwide broadcast will begin at 7pm CDT (8pm ET/5pm PT/1am GMT) on Sunday, March 14th and is scheduled to also include sets from God Forbid, and Gwen Stacy who are touring with Kittie, as well as two Milwaukee area bands, 9mm Solution and Spiral Trance, who are opening the show. The stream is FREE for fans around the world to view from the comfort of your home computers. Visit http://webcast.therave.com/ to register in advance for this exclusive event, or register on the day of the show. So that's it! Finish washing your hair, cleaning your sock drawer, and painting your nails, because there's definitely no good excuse not to see us rip the Rave mainstage a new one this Sunday! As always, we thank you for your support, WE know who YOU are, See you there... Paul, Bill, Matt, Andy Spiral Trance

The Me You See music video is HERE! Posted: Jan 26, 2010

Check out the music video for our single The Me You See! Produced and directed by award-winning filmmaker Jimmy Sammarco. Here's the link! Youtube

Spiral Trance ON TOUR! Posted: Nov 1, 2009

Hey friends! We’ve been having a blast playing out frequently. 5 Shows in October alone! However, we did NOT have fun being detained by the Chicago Police Department. Apparently we looked like terrorists. Go figure! We got some BIG news for you. Check it. Spiral Trance ON TOUR! That’s right, the boys of ST are hitting the road in November to promote the hell out of our new album All in Due Time. It’s been selling great in the region, but we’re gonna take it down South and see what the folks of Texas think about it. Here’s our full tour calendar as of now: Saturday Nov 7th @ Billiards on Main in Galesburg , IL . ALL AGES Sunday Nov 8th @ Fubar in St Louis , MO ALL AGES Monday Nov 9th @ Jerry’s Bait Shop in Lee’s Summit , MO Tuesday Nov 10th @ Bora Bora in Oklahoma City , OK Wednesday Nov 11th @ Shenanigans in Tulsa , OK Friday Nov 13th @ Gary ’s Spot in Tomball , TX Saturday Nov 14th @ Big Daddy’s in Waco , TX Tuesday Nov 17th @ Murphy’s in Memphis , TN Thursday Nov 19th @ Blue Rock Tavern in Cincinnati , OH Friday Nov 20th @ Shakers in Cambridge , OH Saturday Nov 21st @ Skylight Coffeehouse in Lafayette , IN ALL AGES We’re still working on getting a few more dates booked, and we’ll update you as we know more info. For full details on these shows and others, check out our Myspace calendar. As you probably know, touring is EXPENSIVE.. And as gas prices seem to be on the rise again, we could definitely use your help. We’ve set up a Paypal donation button on our Myspace and Facebook pages. You can donate any amount that you want, and ANY donation is greatly appreciated. If you’re a Paypal member, you can just make a payment to bigazupke@yahoo.com through your Paypal account. Don't like using your credit card online? No prob. Make a check out to Spiral Trance, and send to: Spiral Trance 2240A N 67th St. Wauwatosa, WI 53213 Don't worry if you can't help with money! If you’re local and would like to donate bottled water, soda/beer, snacks, or delicious home-made baked goods, please contact any one of us for a time and place to drop it off. Any donation of cookies will get you a kiss and a hug from Pauly. Even the guys! No tongue. More great things on the horizon, including a MUSIC VIDEO for our single “The Me You See,” as well as brand new promo photos. And for an awesome review of our album, check out MUEN Magazine here: www.Scribd.com/muenmag. The review is on page 152. Paul, Bill, Matt, and Andy would like to thank each and every one of you for your continued support of Spiral Trance. Big things are happening for the band right now, and bigger things are coming in the near future. None of it would be possible without the love you’ve shown us. WE know who YOU are. And we THANK YOU. As always, Da Boyz ST

YOU review it! Posted: Oct 5, 2009

Hey guys! Bass Musician Magazine has thrown our new album "All in Due Time" on their website for community review. What does that mean? It means YOU review it. That's right. Not some dude who gets 3000 CDs in the mail every day. YOU. If you wanna say anything about the album, just sign up in the community and join the group. Then go to the post for our album, and leave your thoughts. You can talk about the music in general, the artwork, the bass playing, WHATEVER. Or you can just follow the link and see what other people are saying. Andy has already posted the first response. Check it out! http://bass-musician-mag.com/groups/forum/posts/id_283/

"All in Due Time" reviewed by MUEN Magazine Posted: Oct 5, 2009

Check it out here!

Spiral Trance on Unleased 5- New Comp CD from Rat Pak Posted: Oct 5, 2009

More info on Rat Pak's blog here.

Listen to Pauly's interview on TrebleRadioRocks Posted: Sep 12, 2009

Pauly talks about cows, Brett Favre, and what he REALLY wants for Xmas. Check it out here: www.trebleradiorocks.com

Help Spiral Trance!! Posted: Aug 23, 2009

Hey guys! Spiral Trance needs your help. The Shepherd Express Magazine in Milwaukee is doing their annual "Best of Milwaukee" voting polls. This year, with your help, Spiral Trance could take home the Best Rock Band award! The voting process is a little quirky, so here's some directions to help you out: First, go to ExpressMilwaukee.com. At the top of the screen there you'll see a logo that looks like this: Click on that thing!! It'll take you to the voting form. There's several pages to get through before you hit the Arts and Entertainment form, which has the music entries. But in order for your ballot to count, you have to vote for at least 25 categories, so make sure to fill in some of the blanks along the way! When you get to the Arts and Entertainment page, select Spiral Trance for Best Rock Band, and Paul Karcz for Best Male Vocalist. And while you're at it, help out our good friends Kramp and Adler by voting for them for Best Radio Personality. The rest is up to you guys! You will have to put in your e-mail address on each page of the form. Don't forget, you have to fill in at least 25 lines for your ballot to count. Thank you to everyone who votes. Every vote is a small step towards our success, and every single one of our fans is a deeply appreciated member of the Spiral Trance family. Much rock to you! Paul, Bill, Matt, Andy Spiral Trance

FREE Album Weekend August 7th through 9th Posted: Jul 29, 2009

Next weekend is the Spiral Trance FREE ALBUM WEEKEND! From 7PM on August 7th, through midnight on August 9th, we will have EVERY song from our new album “All in Due Time” up on our Myspace page, which you can check out at myspace.com/spiraltrance. That’s right, you can hear our new album for FREE for one weekend only! So if you don’t already have the album, this is a great time for you to check it out. Then, on Monday, August 10th, if you buy the “All in Due Time” CD from our label Rat Pak Records, you will get a FREE Spiral Trance shirt! This is a one-day only offer, and it goes from 12:01 AM to 11:59 PM on August 10th. Don’t miss this incredible offer! Purchase "All in Due Time" on Monday August 10th here: www.ratpakrecordsamerica.com/spiraltrance To promote the event, we will have two chat sessions on Myspace! At 7PM CST on August 7th Big Andy will be on the Myspace chat to talk about the new album. Then at 2PM CST on August 8th Big Andy and Matt will both be talking it up. So if you're on Myspace chat, come talk it up with the boys!

Spiral Trance on the Rat Pak Records compilation 09V1 Posted: Jul 29, 2009

Spiral Trance at Terminal Bar in Minneapolis August 1st Posted: Jul 29, 2009

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Spiral Trance wins the WAMI! Posted: May 16, 2009

Spiral Trance is pleased to announce that they have won the 2009 WAMI (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) Award for Hard Rock Artist of the Year. The band is honored to win such a prestigious award and would like to thank everyone involved in the WAMI organization and community. Spiral Trance has been nominated the previous two years in the Hard Rock category, and won the 2006 WAMI for Song of the Year for "Hellacious." The band is also grateful for being able to perform at the ceremony this year. They were presented their award immediately before taking the stage to perform the title track from their new album "All in Due Time."

Thank you! Posted: May 16, 2009

Hey friends, what’s up? We’d just like to take the time to thank anyone and everyone who helped Spiral Trance reach our pre-sale goal with our new record label Rat Pak Records. Yes, we said we MADE OUR GOAL! Check out what the label folks had to say: [i]“It's only been about 3 months now and Spiral Trance has already proved themselves worthy to carry the Rat Pak Records banner. They smashed out record numbers in pre-sales of their sophomore release "All in Due Time," and just the other night, won the Wisconsin Area Music Industry award for Hard Rock Artist of the Year. Some bands only talk the talk, but these guys walk the walk.....we look forward to seeing what else these guys have in store."[\i] Much love and respect to all of you for your support. This was a huge deal for us and has now secured Spiral Trance with worldwide distribution for the new release!!! Horns to ya!!! Paul, Bill, Matt, Andy Spiral Trance

New Album!! Posted: Apr 1, 2009

Pre-orders for our new album "All in Due Time" will begin on April 6th through Rat Pak Records. More details on that coming soon! If you're in the Milwaukee area, come out to our CD release party on May 9th at The Rave. Everyone who buys a ticket gets a FREE copy of the new CD! Don't miss it!

Spiral Trance signs with Rat Pak Records and reveals the title of the new album! Posted: Feb 6, 2009

Spiral Trance Signs With Rat Pak Records Milwaukee, Wis., February 6, 2009 - The Milwaukee-based hard rock band Spiral Trance is pleased to announce they have officially signed with East Coast indie label Rat Pak Records. Rat Pak Records will promote Spiral Trance worldwide. The label will also be overseeing the digital and physical distribution of the band's anticipated new album, All In Due Time, which will be released in May of this year. In the past year, Spiral Trance has completed three tours of the Midwest and the East Coast, amassed a loyal fan-base and created a viral Internet presence that promotes a personal bond between the band and its listeners. As a member of the Rat Pak Records family, Spiral Trance will join a roster of high-profile artists such as: 3 Kisses, Pulse 8, Q, Twisted Roots, Ronny Munroe and many others. Spiral Trance received the 2006 Song of the Year award at the Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) Awards for their song Hellacious. In 2007, their song Breathe Again was licensed by Mississippi-based Lightning Lab Productions for use in the film documentary Solid Bodies: The 50 Year Guitar War. The band has enjoyed consistent Top Three rankings on BroadJam.com in more than 10 categories, including Number Two in the World, and Number One in Rock and Hard Rock. Featured in numerous showcases, Spiral Trance has performed at the world famous Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood, Chicago 's Meca Music Conference and Milwaukee 's internationally renowned music festival, Summerfest, where they've played to enthusiastic crowds for the last several years. Spiral Trance has charted on more than 50 CMJ radio stations throughout the country, as well as several national stations. Music journalists, music program directors, promoters, and agents should contact Spiral Trance management, Setting Sun Entertainment & Promotions, for additional information and booking dates. Visit Spiral Trance and Rat Pak Records online: www.myspace.com/spiraltrance www.ratpakrecords.com

Vote Spiral Trance best artist of 2008! Posted: Jan 10, 2009

A while back Spiral Trance was featured on Q's House Internet Radio & PodCast and is now in the running for the Artist of the Year Award. Help us out by emailing Q@QsHouse.com and tell them why you think we should be Q's House Artist of the Year 2008. What does our music mean to you? Describe a show experience. Why are we ready for the next level? How has our music inspired you? What makes us unique? Have your vote count twice by also voting during a live Q's House show on January 6th and 13th from 8-10pm est. Votes can be made via IM or Chat Room. Voters may also be randomly selected to receive a Q's House Care Package of Music and other Merchandise." These emails will be reviewed by club owners, promoters, managers, and others in the music industry including Tom Player, Player Entertainment Law, Andrew Harvey, Station Manger: Bassendeantown Radio, Kim Fobert of SBE Music, Qs House Music Expert, "Rock Star" Rhonda and more TBA. They will also consider music and web site of each finalist. Winners Announced Live on Q's House Tuesday January 27th Voting Begins Jan 1st.

Spiral Trance featured on Rat Pak Records Compilation Posted: Jan 10, 2009

Be sure to check out our song "Dead Set," on the latest compilation disk from Rat Pak Records, "Unleashed 4!" This two disk set features some of the nations best hard rock and metal bands, including side projects from bands such as Queensryche, Metal Church, Rob Zombie, Dropbox, Soulfly, Stuck Mojo, and more. Visit www.ratpakrecords.com and get your copy NOW! Rat Pak Records is New England's preeminent rock and hard rock independent record label. Since its conception in March of 2003, the label has worked with such artists as Boomslang, Dead Season, Hypersleep, Porter, Dipthong, Burning the Lie, Hour-Past, Window Pain, Q, Twisted Roots, Vegas Temper, and Mindset X. As always, we thank you for your support, see you soon!!!

Spiral Trance interview on November 11th! Posted: Oct 28, 2008

Check out the Spiral Trance interview with Q's House on Tuesday, November 11th from 7 to 9 PM CST. Listen to the boyz gibber gabber about what's been going on with the band and the new album!! Check it out at www.QsHouse.com

Vote for Spiral Trance to open for Motley Crue! Posted: Sep 4, 2008

Vote for Spiral Trance to open for Motley Crue on tour, as well as other great prizes. Can you think of anyone better to open for the Crue?!?

New Spiral Trance Studio Update! Posted: Aug 31, 2008

Check out the video at Myspace.com/SpiralTrance!

Spiral Trance heading back to Florida! Posted: Aug 31, 2008

August Update! Posted: Aug 5, 2008

Hello friends! We hope you’re all having a great summer thus far – hitting all kinds of festivals, amusement parks, shark fishing, and all the while, tanning and getting burnt beyond recognition. As you may have known, we’ve been scheduling shows lightly since we’re still working on getting this album ready for your devourment (just made up that word), but we’ve got two shows for you for this sticky hot month of August, enjoy! August 15th - The 2008 Carnival of Chaos Festival - The Carriage House - 9033 Columbus Rd., Louisville, Ohio With: Fisticuff and MANY others. Two "daze" of hard rock, metal, and mayhem! If you’re in Ohio and you love metal, this is the place you want to be! . August 30th - Liquor Sweets - 3000 S. 13th St. Milwaukee, WI With: Bellevue Suite and Bone Shaker We know you home-towners miss us, and we miss you too! We also know a lot of you couldn’t come to Summerfest because of the torrential downpour, tornado warnings and mass flooding of molten metal and hard rock. Sooooo... this time around, don’t miss us at Liquor Sweets with the mighty Bellevue Suite and Bone Shaker! More shows to follow soon enough and more updates on the cd to come... Remember to check us out at www.myspace.com/spiraltrance or right here at SpiralTrance.com for all the sexy ST info! Thanks as always for your support, WE know who YOU are... Keep rockin’, catch some sharks, and enjoy the rest of your summer! Raul, Wilhelm, Mattoix, Antonio Sabado Jr. SPIRAL TRANCE

Local Press lists Spiral Trance as one of the best! Posted: Jun 26, 2008

The Journal Sentinel posted a list of the top 40 local bands to check out at Summerfest this year. You'll find us on July 2nd along with our good friends Lithic. Check out the list here!

Summer Update Posted: Jun 6, 2008

Hey friends, howʼs everything in your world? Weʼre just checking in and keeping you up to date on all of the exciting things going on with Spiral Trance. First, weʼve got a bunch of shows coming up over the next month. Tonight, June 6th, we return to The Swamp Rock Bash Music Festival in Stephenson, MI. www.swamprockbash.net Last year we won the battle of the bands, this year we return as special guests! We hit the stage at 8pm Friday night and play for two hours. Weʼll be breaking out some new songs, and "killing" some old faves that we havenʼt played out in quite some time. So if youʼre up in the U.P., do not miss this annual 5 day music festival!!! Next Friday, June 13th weʼre playing at the 4th annual Steel Bridge Songfest in Sturgeon Bay, WI. Check us out on the “Rock Breaks Scissors” Hard rock stage at Butches Bar - 112 South 3rd Ave. downtown Sturgeon Bay featuring Evoked, Pale Grey Sky, Scofflaw, The Ottoman Empire, and Dichotic. We hit the stage at 9:30pm, and the show starts at 5. This is a 3 day event! Be sure to check out more details and performers at www.steelbridgesongfest.org Many of you have been asking, and we are now confirmed to play Summerfest 2008! You can catch us headlining the Cascio Groove Garage near the Marcus Amphitheater on July 2nd at 8PM. Our good friends Lithic and My Alibi will be playing before us, so be sure to get there early to check out all the great local music! Weʼve been hard at work getting this new album finished. The songs are amazing and we guarantee that youʼre gonna love ʽem. Weʼre taking our time on this album, and making sure that everything is topnotch. So keep your eyes peeled for a Summer release of the new full-length Spiral Trance CD. Donʼt forget to check out our Myspace page frequently, www.myspace.com/spiraltrance Weʼre always on there talking to people and posting new shows and updates, including videos from our own Triple Six Recording Studios. Weʼve also got great deals on merch that you wonʼt want to miss! As always, thanks for your support, WE know who YOU are... Peace... Paul, Bill, Matt, Andy Spiral Trance

Sunday, April 20th Posted: Apr 15, 2008

We'll be debuting a brand new song from our upcoming full length album!

Doomsday 2008!!! Posted: Jan 31, 2008