Breaking line up news:
Gypsy Pistoleros just cranked it up a notch—welcoming ex-South of Salem drumming legend Pip “Pistolero” Sampson to the lineup! With this powerhouse addition, the band’s sound is harder, punkier, tighter, and more unstoppable than ever.
Final preorder month for Vinyl:
Special Limited Edition Black with Red & White splatter vinyl on sale now, selling fast alongside the Red with Black Tiger Splatter, White & Purple/Black splatter, Gold & Cross Vinyl
Preorder here: https://earache.com/collections/gypsy-pistoleros
Four explosive singles:
The first four singles—”Church of the Pistoleros,” “Shadow Walker,” “Whatever Happened to the Old Town,” and “Last Train to Nowhere“—are setting the airwaves ablaze, with huge support from Planet Rock, BBC Introducing, Hard Rock Hell, Total Rock & more! Streaming figures are through the roof, and pre-orders for the album are staggering!
EARLY REVIEWS ARE OFF THE CHARTS!
“The album of 2025 is coming—dare to be different!” – Maximum Volume Music
“A sonic force to be reckoned with—relentless riffs, swagger, and raw power. No other band comes close!” – DJ Pixie, All About The Rock (9/10)
“Gypsy Pistoleros’ music is mostly unique, occasionally bizarre, and always brilliant. When the album drops, it’s gonna go with a bang!” – Goth Girl Writing
“Anthemic rock meets Latin swagger, glam punk, and emo edge—this is a revolution!” – HRH Magazine
“Furious riffs, jackhammer beats, and Lee’s maniacal vocals—pure melodic chaos that’s absolutely addictive. A rallying cry for misfits—blazing their own trail.” The Accidental Music Reviewer
“A revolutionary sound—this album is an anthem for outsiders, a call to arms for rock ‘n’ roll rebels everywhere.” – Pete, The RingMaster Review
“Punky glam magic in every track. ‘Hide Behind a Smile’ is already an all-time classic!” – Bruce Mee, Fireworks Magazine
Known as renegade glam-punk rockers, Gypsy Pistoleros are celebrated for their eclectic, unorthodox style. Critics praise their music as “unique,” “sheer escapism,” The band invites fans to join the “Church of the Pistoleros,” a movement for the bold, unconventional, and outcast. Their music defies labels and embraces individuality, making them a true standout in the present rock world.
Recorded at the renowned Old Cider Press Studios in Pershore, the album was produced and co-written by the legendary Dave Draper, whose credits include work with Ginger Wildheart, Nickelback, The Professionals and Terrorvision etc. Draper has described Welcome to the Church of the Pistoleros as “a total monster” and one of the best projects he’s ever worked on.
The album will be distributed through Earache Records who will distribute both the digital album across all digital platforms and the physical album on CD & Vinyl via HMV & all good Indie Record Stores.
‘Church Of The Pistoleros‘ is a rallying cry to the outcasts, the misunderstood, the shy, the quiet and disenfranchised of Society! A place where they are welcome! Gypsy Pistoleros is a band that refuses to conform. Proudly walking their own path, their music is a rallying cry for misfits everywhere. With a sound that defies traditional genres, Gypsy Pistoleros stand as one of the most unique and innovative acts in the world of rock music today.
Gypsy Pistoleros’ sound spans a vast musical landscape—from 1950s Phil Spector-esque ballads to high-energy glam punk and Latin-infused rock, creating a sonic experience that is truly unmatched. Fusing anthemic rock, Latin swagger, glam punk, and even elements of goth and emo, their music is a celebration of the unconventional.
Pre-order now before the special vinyls are gone: https://earache.com/collections/gypsy-pistoleros
BACKGROUND
Gypsy Pistoleros are no strangers to the rock scene. Since their formation, they have shared stages with icons such as The Ramones, Motörhead, L.A. Guns, Faster Pussycat, Poison, Ratt, ZZ Top, Papa roach and Twisted Sister, amongst many others, building a devoted following in the U.S. and U.K. alike. The band, led by Gypsy Lee Pistolero, is known for their fiery live performances and eclectic mix of sounds, which combine the raw edge of punk rock with Latin rhythms and glam rock theatrics.
In 2020, Gypsy Lee Pistolero returned to the music world after a hiatus, bringing a matured yet electrifying energy to the stage. With two successful albums under their belt since their comeback, the band is now poised to make their biggest impact yet with Welcome to the Church of the Pistoleros.
Welcome to the Church of the Pistoleros – U.K. Tour 2025
To coincide with the album release, Gypsy Pistoleros will embark on their highly anticipated “Welcome to the Church of the Pistoleros” U.K. tour in 2025, joined by special guests The Outlaw Orchestra.
12th April – Decadent Destruction, Sheffield
18th April – The Old Cold Store, Nottingham
19th April – The Bunkhouse, Swansea
24th April – Trillians, Newcastle
25th April – Bannermans, Edinburgh
26th April – The Dreadnought, Bathgate
1st May – The Waterloo, Blackpool
2nd May – The Marrs Bar, Worcester (Hometown Album Release Party)
3rd May – The Junction, Plymouth
4th May – Electric Banana, Weston Super Mare
9th May – Melbourn Rock Club, Cambridge
10th May – The Black Heart, London
16th May – The Castle and Falcon, Birmingham
17th May – The Underground, Bradford
11th July – The Tivoli, Buckley
12th July – The Holy Diver, Stockport
7th – 10th August 2025 – Rebellion Festival, Winter Gardens, Blackpool
