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It is time… Live Album RECORDING! Audio and Video! Only 100 people are jnvited in each night October 30, 2026 tickets here: https://yeswaylive.com/event/freight-train-rabbit-killer-oct-30/ October 31, 2026 Halloween Performance tickets here: https://yeswaylive.com/event/freight-train-rabbit-killer-oct-31/
Freight Train Rabbit Killer’s third album (and second on Haymaker Records), The Ten Year is out now. The group’s signature doom-blues sound is featured with three original song narratives, a blues classic by Blind Gary Davis, and a B-Side consisting entirely of the 20-minute foggy soundscape Forest of Whispers. Conceived as a celebration of the ten-year existence of the band, the album showcases new unreleased music recorded over three different recording sessions over the band’s musical span. The album was pressed to vinyl in three limited color variants (red, blue, and yellow) to match the haunting cover image created by Rabbit Killer. There are only 100 copies of each variant and the color pressings of the last album Hammer of
Haymaker Records will help celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the doom blues group Freight Train Rabbit Killer with a series of concerts and the release of a new full-length album. In celebration of the groups 10-year anniversary, Freight Train Rabbit Killer will be performing a set of three concerts over seven days in Kansas City. The first performance will be at Boulevard Brewing Beer Hall (2534 Madison Ave. KCMO) on Tuesday October 24 from 6-8PM. This is a free event and will feature a 10-year art retrospective with artist Hector Casanova and student works from the Kansas City Art Institute. The appearance by the duo will include an interview and performance broadcasted live over the KTBG 90.9FM airwaves. The second event happens at Stockyards
The Scarlet Social, a fashion show. A three act story – “Blood Garments: A De-evolution of Industrial Work Clothes”. Atmosphere by Mr. Marco’s V7 with an atmospheric finale by Freight Train Rabbit Killer. 15+ Rabbit Killer Blood Garments will be modeled by Kansas City locals. Each family of garments will be paired with their own rhythms, an animation of the garment’s life. All fashion with animation in the exhibit will be up for auction after the reveal. The event will be live streamed on YouTube. The Scarlet Social is also a social event with each intermission providing time to socialize. This is an all ages event. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-scarlet-social-an-ftrk-fashion-show-tickets-666503579147 General Admission – $20.00/$25.00 day of show. Students day
Haymaker Records now has the new Freight Train Rabbit Killer album “Hammer of Judgment” available for pre-order. It is available in a limited edition opaque blue and standard black. Both versions include a two-sided color insert and digital download. MP3s of the album are also available for purchase at this time through the Haymaker website. More information on ordering you copy HERE!!!!
Today Freight Train Rabbit Killer releases the first single off of the forthcoming album Hammer of Judgment on Haymaker Records. “Pharmaceuticals” is a song about the misguided world of medical practice. For now, the song is only available for streaming and download on the bandcamp platform. The band celebrates the Kansas City release of the Hammer of Judgment album with a release party tomorrow, April 30th, at The Fifth Floor event space. Tickets available here.
VINYL LOVERS!!! The “Hammer of Judgment” album has arrived! Our local release show is upon us. Come experience an all new FTRK performance like no other. Surrounded by 2 large projections featuring original animations FTRK and two new characters, the “Hammer of Judgment”, will take you to “that gray area between the physical and the ethereal, between triumph and tragedy, between pure jubilation and utter hysteria.” (M.Bacon) Taking place at the private art space The 5th Floor in glorious KCMO on April 30th with guest performances by Teri Quinn and Drop A Grand. Freight Train Rabbit Killer’s planning one hell of a party!! Don’t miss it!! Can’t wait for you to hear what is next.
Looking forward to this little run down to Texas with the mighty The Maness Brothers. A special thanks to Todd G. Laney and Goat Fest for helping make this happen. We love you dude! March 11 Lost Highway Bar in Oklahoma City March 12 TBA March 13 GoatFest Clarksdale Presents with The Me-Thinks Division Brewing in Arlington, TX March 14 TBA in Austin, TX March 15 TBA in Austin, TX March 16 The Porch in San Marcos, TX March 17 04 Lounge 10PM in Austin, TX March 18 Folk ShitUp Festival in Dripping Springs, TX March 19 Central Theatre with Zakk & Big Papa Binns in Hot Springs, AR
Step right up to FTRK’s Underground Pop-up Show tonight in Kansas City (December 10th, 2021). Come witness a sneak peak of the 2022 “Hammer of Judgment” Tour featuring new music from our up-and-coming record on Haymaker Records called “Hammer of Judgment“! Doors at 10, 11 o’clock show time. VIDEO SHOOT, Masks, Fashion, complete with all new stage decor, hammers, and freshly painted Rabbit Killer garments. Where is it you ask? Contact us through the contact page and we will release this important information to you.
