Heathen Apostles Explained

The Heathen Apostles
Years Active:	2013—present
Label:	Ratchet Blade Records
Website:	heathenapostles.com
Current Members:	Mather Louth Chopper Franklin Thomas Lorioux Luis Mascaro

The Heathen Apostles are a gothic Americana band formed in 2013 by Chopper Franklin and Mather Louth, who perform a mix of western music, with post-punk and gothic rock elements.^[1] Two of their albums have been included in "best of the year" lists by Folk N Rock magazine.^{[2] [3]}

Career

Heathen Apostles began when vocalist Mather Louth, formerly of Radio Noir, and guitarist Chopper Franklin, a multi-instrumentalist known for his past with The Cramps and as a key figure in the Gothic Americana genre, met and shared their interest in all things dark and Western. They recruited upright bassist Thomas Lorioux, from the group The Kings of Nuthin’, and violinist Luis Mascaro.^[4] Heathen Apostles have actively toured the United States and parts of Europe.^{[5] [6] [7] [8]} In 2019, proceeds from their benefit song "Paradise Lost" went towards victims of the California wildfires.^{[9] [10]}

Discography

• Boot Hill Hymnal (2013)
• Without A Trace EP (2014)
• Fire to the Fuse (2015)
• Evil Spirits EP (2015)
• Requiem For A Remix (2016)
• Misery and Gin EP (2016)
• Strange Flowers (2017)
• Bloodgrass Vol. I EP (2017)
• Bloodgrass Vol. I & II (2018)
• The Fall EP (2018)
• Born By Lightning EP (2019)
• Dust to Dust (2019)
• Prayers Before The Plague (2020)
• The Goodbye Family EP (2021)
• Bloodgrass Vol. 3 EP (2021)
• Bloodgrass Vol. 3 & 4 (2022)
• Gothic Western Haunt (2023)
• The In Between (2024)

Collaborations discography

• Gothic country Evil Spirits EP with Jyrki 69, produced and mixed by Chopper Franklin, lyrics by Mather Louth, and vocals by Jyrki 69 and Mather Louth.
• The Goodbye Family EP (Sew It Up, Get Outta Dodge, Lake of Fire (instrumental)), produced and mixed by Chopper Franklin, lyrics by Lorin Morgan-Richards, vocals by Mather Louth and music by Heathen Apostles (2021, Ratchet Blade Records).^[11]
• Gothic Western Haunt, Single, produced and mixed by Chopper Franklin, lyrics by Lorin Morgan-Richards, vocals by Mather Louth and music by Heathen Apostles (2023, Ratchet Blade Records).^[12]

References

1. Web site: Album Review: Heathen Apostles – Dust To Dust. Folk N Rock. June 7, 2019.
2. Web site: The Best Albums Of 2019. Folk N Rock. December 19, 2019.
3. Web site: The Best Albums of 2018. Folk N Rock. December 28, 2018.
4. Web site: LA Dark Roots Quartet Heathen Apostles Releases Bloodgrass Vol. I & II. No Depression.
5. Web site: Brullende motoren en live muziek tijdens de Custom Car Meeting. August 15, 2018. indebuurt Helmond.
6. Web site: Znamy dokładny rozkład Wacken Open Air 2018. Co będzie się działo na festiwalu?. Wacken Open Air 2018: Program festiwalu i rozpiska godzinowa. April 24, 2018 .
7. Web site: Vierdaagse Feesten (Zomerfeesten) 2019 informatie op Festivalinfo. www.festivalinfo.nl.
8. Web site: Loisirs - Conditions de circulation, concerts... : ce qu'il faut savoir sur la Fête de la musique à Nevers. June 20, 2019. www.lejdc.fr.
9. Web site: Playing for Those in Need. Malibu Times.
10. Web site: Heathen Apostles Release Release Benefit Song 'Paradise Lost' For The Victims Of California Wildfires. BroadwayWorld.com.
11. Web site: The Goodbye Family EP, by Heathen Apostles.
12. Web site: Gothic Western Haunt | Heathen Apostles . Heathenapostles.bandcamp.com . 2023-02-17.