"One of Toronto's most adventurous, high-energy and gripping bands, Lion Ride is the future of genuine, anthemnic rock". - Keith Carman - Freelance Journalist for Alternative Press, Exclaim!, Metro Daily, UMM Magazine and more.
"Channelling influences from The Bronx and Priestess, Lion Ride has some balls to the wall power behind their sound" - Jon Davies - Sony Music Entertainment, 102.1 The Edge DJ
"Lion Ride are one of my favourite bands to see live. They always leave me wanting more." - Barry Taylor from AUX TV and former Edge 102.1 DJ
"Lion Ride - Crushing and Slicing" - Greg Dawson from BWC Studios
“Punk rock seems easy to play, it’s not!! You can play poorly and still be “punk” or you can do what Lion Ride are doing and do it very, very well” - Darrin Pfeiffer - Edge 102 DJ and Drummer of Goldfinger
"This is by far one of the heaviest bands I have heard in a while. With the great songs they have created, Lion Ride is a true force. They will rip your head clean off!" - Joe D'Avanzo at Backroom Recording Studio
"Lion Ride is a band that leaves you no choice but to party when you see them live. Their raw punk rock emotion captivates you as they play through one of the most energetic live sets you will see. Lion Ride is a true ambassador to punk rock music" - Steve Goldby @ Jagermeister Music Canada, Marketing & Promotions
Lion Ride is a 5 piece, balls-to-the-wall rock band, combining heavy metal guitar riffs with catchy, classic rock hooks, and bratty oldschool punk rock.
Started "as a joke", the band quickly evolved from an 80's style cliche, into an honest attempt at creating their own, unique sound.
Their first release was an independent, 6 song EP entitled "AWESOME" (July 19, 2008)
LR has been busy touring Ontario since the release, and will gladly play every dim-lit, grimy rock and roll dive on the planet.
Guys, great fuckin set the other nite at the Bovine. We should do a show together sometime...real soon!! You're definitely one of the best bands we've seen out of T.O. in a long time. Killer!
Hells Yeah!! Love the new tune "Stick It In"!!! Sittin' at the computer, "devil horns" raised to the sky!! Thanks for filling my ear pussy with your gooey goodness! Can't wait to hear the other new tracks! Cheers, Chris
Hey mudda fuckers! Don't your feet get tired from kickin' all that ass! Great show last night in Barrie! Great new tunes!! Can't wait for the new e.p.!! Chat with you lads soon!! Cheers, Chris *Dead Starlets*
I had so much fun last night in Kitchener watching your show with Saigon Hookers. I was the guy on the side of the stage, taking pictures. Congratulations!!!! It was really amazing.
Hey guys, Mike showed me your music and it rocks! Lock me in and Slapdance are my favorites. Let me know once you book a show in Toronto or Oshawa and I'll be there. Keep rocking! -Lionel
Fuck Yeah!! Awesome as always playin' with you boys!! Rippin' it up on Devil's Night! Devil horns raised to the sky! See you lads soon! Chris *Dead Starlets*
Awesome sharin' the stage with you crazy mofo's again last night! Looking forward to rippin' shit up with you lads again in Barrie on May 15th!! Cheers! Chris *Dead Starlets*
