It’s been a long time since Ghostdini, aka Ghostface Killah aka Pretty Toney, put out his debut — the all time classic Ironman (which is being re-issued) — and now he’s coming back with his tenth studio album, Twelve Reasons to Die. Produced and composed by Adrian Young, Twelve Reasons to Die is a concept album based on an eponymous comic book — a 6-book series that can also be collated in graphic novel format. This looks like it could be back to Pretty Toney in his prime, as the teaser track “The Sure Shot (Parts 1 & 2)” below hints at. Twelve Reasons to Die is executive produced by RZA and follows the adventures of Tony Stark, Ghostface’s most famous alias, as a member of a 1960’s era crime family. Expect lots of drama and Ghostface-tinged flamboyance. The duo of Ghost and Younge will also go on a 49-date tour to promote the LP, dates can be found after the Jump. Twelve Reasons To Die drops April 16th via RZA’s new Soul Temple Records — go HERE to pre-order the Limited Edition Deluxe 2CD set, which includes both the Vocal and Instrumental versions albums, plus a mini version of Issue #1 of the Twelve Reasons To Die comic. The first 500 orders will get a bonus Cassette (an alternate version of the album produced by Apollo Brown) and the full-sized issue #1 of the comic book. Really looking forward to this one.
Stream & download “The Sure Shot (Parts 1 & 2)” below, plus hit the Jump for full dates of the “Twelve Reasons to Die” Tour…
“Twelve Reasons to Die” Tour dates. For more information, head HERE
Thursday, March 28, Los Angeles, CA., Mayan Theatre
Saturday, March 30, World Wide, Boiler Room
Sunday, March 31, San Louis Obisbo, SLO Brewary
Wednesday, April 3, Fresno, CA., Fulton 55
Thursday, April 4, San Francisco, CA., 1015 Folsom
Friday, April 5, Orangevale, CA., The Boardwalk
Saturday, April 6, Redway, CA., Mateel Community Center
Tuesday, April 9, Eugene Or., WOW Hall
Wednesday, April 10, Portland, OR., Mississippi Studios
Thursday, April 11, Seattle, WA., Neumos
Friday, April 12, Spokane, WA., Knitting Factory
Saturday, April 13, Boise, ID., Knitting Factory
Tuesday, April 16, Park City, UT., Park City Live
Friday, April 19, Denver, CO., Summit Music Hall
Saturday, April 20, Aspen, CO., Belly Up
Thursday, April 25, Lawrence, KS., Granada Theater
Friday, April 26, Chicago, IL., The Abbey Pub
Saturday, April 27, St Louis, MO., Cherokee Performing Arts Center
Sunday, April 28, Cleveland Hts, OH., Grog Shop
Tuesday, April 30, Detroit, MI., St. Andrews
Wednesday, May 1, Grand Rapids, MI., The Pyramid Scheme
Thursday, May 2, Bloomington, IN., The Bluebird
Friday, May 3, Columbus, OH. A&R Room
Saturday, May 4, Pittsburgh, PA., Mr. Smalls Theatre
Sunday, May 5, Syracuse, NY., The Westcott Theatre
Tuesday, May 7, South Burlington, VT., Higher Ground Music
Wednesday, May 8, Portland, ME., Port City Music Hall
Thursday, May 9, Boston, MA., The Wilbur
Friday, May 10, New Haven, CT., Toads Place
Saturday, May 11, Providence, RI., The Met
Sunday, May 12th, Philadelphia, PA., The Blockley
Monday, May 13, NYC, NY., Gramercy Theatre
Tuesday, May 14, Baltimore, MD. Soundstage
Thursday, May 16, Caborro, NC., Cats Cradle
Friday, May 17, Asheville, NC. Ashville Music Hall
Saturday, May 18, Atlanta, GA., Terminal West
Sunday May 19, Tampa Bay, FL., The Orpheum
Monday, May 20, New Orleans, LA., House Of Blues
Wednesday, May 22, Austin, TX., Emos
