COHEED AND CAMBRIA launch The Amory Wars action figures with NECA
24th November 2020Moving into yet another artistic medium, modern rock storyteller Claudio Sanchez of Coheed and Cambria has announced a partnership between his comic book brand, EVIL INK and leading action figure manufacturer and collectible producer NECA to release the inaugural line of THE AMORY WARS action figures. Pre-orders are live today on the bandâs official site and are expected to ship for the holidays.
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This fulfils a dream for Sanchez, as he integrates the sci-fi concept behind his bandâs concept albums (The Amory Wars) into the toy space for the first time. Story protagonists, Coheed and Cambria Kilgannon come to life as intricately detailed 8-inch fully posable action figures with detachable weapon accessories. To promote the figures, the band shared a throwback nineties-style âAction Figure commercialâ featuring the heroic husband and wife duo as a nostalgic nod to the toy renaissance of their youth.
Regarding the partnership with NECA Sanchez commented, âLights, Camera, Action… Figures! Iâm very happy to announce the release of our collaboration with NECA in bringing The Amory Wars line to life. As a child, toys played an integral role in the foundation of who I am now as a storyteller and the excitement never fades when I get to take this step with any of my creations.â
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Earlier this summer, Coheed and Cambria and GRAMMY Award-winning singer Rick Springfield served up a blockbuster sequel to one of the most iconic stories in rock ânâ roll history with âJessieâs Girl 2.â The track, which finds the two extending the narrative of âJessieâs Girlâ with some unexpected twists, is available on all streaming platforms and is joined by an official music video(directed by Craig Bernard and Cully Bunker). Featuring both Springfield and the band, the video comically explores the unexpected and diabolical nature of Jessieâs girl, proving that things are not always as they seem.
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Coheed and Cambria have a handful of tour dates scheduled for 2021, including a gig with Blink-182 in Milwaukee, WI on July 2nd, Riot Fest in Chicago, IL on September 16th, and their very own S.S. NeverenderCruise setting sail from Miami, FL on October 26th. For tickets and more information on Coheed and Cambriaâs tour dates please visit their official site.
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Comprised of Claudio Sanchez (Vocals / Guitar), Travis Stever (Guitar), Josh Eppard (Drums) and Zach Cooper (Bass), Coheed and Cambria have gripped listeners and press around the globe with their visionary compositions and conceptual mastery. In 2018, Coheed and Cambria made a stunning return with their new album THE UNHEAVENLY CREATURES, which debuted at #1 on Billboardâs âHard Rock Albumsâ chart, #6 current sales and Top 15 on the âBillboard 200â chart. Boasting 15 songs over 78 minutes, THE UNHEAVENLY CREATURES marked Coheed and Cambriaâs furious return to concept albums, the âFirst Actâ in a brand-new story arc set within the backdrop of The Amory Wars universe. The acclaimed record is highlighted by standout tracks âThe Gutter,â âUnheavenly Creatures,â âThe Dark Sentencerâ (premiered by Marvel Studios) and âOld Flames,â the latter of which features an official music video directed by Charles âChasâ Todd. The cinematic clip features striking choreography masterminded by Broadway luminary Jon Rua who is known for his roles in the 12-time Tony nominated Spongebob Squarepants and the Tony & Grammy Award Winning hit musical Hamilton.
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