Kurt Deimer – Debut Full-Length Album ‘And So It Begins…’ Out Now!

Los Angeles, CA – May 9, 2025 – Today, rising rock musician, actor, songwriter, and film producer Kurt Deimer has released his full-length debut album, And So It Begins…, via his own Bald Man Records. PRESS HERE to listen. The 17-track versatile collection, produced by five-time GRAMMY-winning producer Chris Lord-Alge (Green Day, Breaking Benjamin) and co-written with Bon Jovi guitarist Phil X, includes Deimer’s recent singles “Live Or Die,” “Big Toe,” and “Sunset Boulevard” as well as new focus track “Hero.” A jaw-dropping guest spot from Queensrÿche legend Geoff Tate also appears on the track “Burn Together,” with the expressive guitar work of Phil X heard throughout the expansive and cinematic rock spectacle. And So It Begins… is also available on CD and vinyl – PRESS HERE to order.

“Man, after what seems like an eternity but has been about 4 solid years of a lot of hard work that Chris Lord-Alge and I have put in to And So It Begins…, our debut album along with Phil X, it’s crazy to think today is the day that it’s coming out,” shares Deimer. “I’m so happy to share my thoughts and my lyrics and my feelings with the rest of the world. This album, being a debut double album, really helps launch who Kurt Deimer is and what he’s all about to the world. I’m very proud of it. I hope you all enjoy it. And so it begins…”

Everyone has dreams, but not many are bold enough to truly chase them. But Kurt Deimer followed his instincts and now, at an age when most people start thinking about slowing down, he’s releasing his double full-length debut collection. And So It Begins… draws on a wealth of life experiences from the Cincinnati native, who started his first rock band at age 20 but ended up taking a more conventional route as a young man. The album covers a ton of stylistic ground – natural for a musician interested in everything from AC/DC to R.E.M. to Widespread Panic – and offers an overarching message of optimism.

Lead single “Live Or Die” is a powerful statement on living one’s truest life by taking the chances that matter most, while the moody epic “Big Toe” is a song of hope elevated by the drama of Deimer’s husky and uniquely deep register. Recent single “Sunset Boulevard” captures the total Sunset Strip ‘80s vibe of rock ‘n’ roll and the many artists that have inspired Deimer throughout his life. “Hero” is Kurt’s dedication to all those that stand up and show up to help others – frontline workers, first responders, military and veterans, neighbors – proving anyone can be a hero to someone else. PRESS HERE to watch the new lyric video for “Hero.” Elsewhere, And So It Begins… bounces from the thunderous hard rock riffs of “Naïve” to the acerbic funk-metal of “Back of The School” to the symphonic grandeur on his cover of the Pink Floyd classic “Have A Cigar,” which masterfully fades in to his take on The Doors single “Riders on the Storm” to close out the diverse collection. Full track listing for And So It Begins… below.

Deimer is currently showcasing the songs from And So It Begins… on an extensive Canadian tour supporting Buckcherry and Steel Panther, which wraps later this month. Afterwards, Deimer and his impressive band (Sammy Boller [lead guitar], Marco Pera [bass/background vocals], and Isaiah Perez [drums]) will open for classic rockers TESLA on select dates in June. See below for all upcoming tour dates and visit www.kurtdeimer.com for ticketing details.

In a few short years, Kurt Deimer has made a name for himself in the hard rock scene with his headbanging guitar riffs and socially conscious, anthemic lyrics. His rise in the music industry began when Brian Wheat of TESLA was so impressed by Deimer’s live performance and music while watching him open for the iconic band that Wheat invited Deimer to join TESLA on the road. This opportunity fueled Deimer’s passion to push his music career further, leading to the release of his debut EP, Work Hard, Rock Hard, in late 2021. The acclaimed collection launched the powerful musical partnership of Deimer and Phil X, combining Deimer’s anthemic vocals with Phil X’s thunderous riffs. Deimer has spent the last few years relentlessly touring, sharing the stage with other major acts including Geoff Tate, Drowning Pool, Skid Row, Buckcherry, and Sebastian Bach and recently appeared on the Monsters of Rock Cruise. In addition to his growing music career, the multi-talent and successful businessman is a flourishing actor, spearheading his own horror movie franchise “Hellbilly Hollow” as both star and producer. Deimer’s acting career took off when he appeared in John Carpenter’s 2018 “Halloween,” portraying a pivotal role alongside Jamie Lee Curtis and facing off against the infamous Michael Myers as the teller. His latest feature film is “Scared To Death” (2024), written and directed by music video veteran Paul Boyd (Neon Trees, Dave Stewart, Shania Twain).

Kurt Deimer’s relentless positivity and unwavering perseverance have propelled him to multifaceted success across the entertainment industry, with his winding journey and hard-hitting rock songs leaving the listener with an overarching message of hope: It’s never too late to make shit happen.

And So It Begins… Track Listing

1.  Dance

2.  Naïve

3.  Burn Together

4.  Back of The School

5.  Only Time Will Tell

6.  Look

7.  Hero

8.  Fight

9.  Live or Die

10.  Peaceful Stranger

11.  Sunset Boulevard

12.  My Dad

13.  Big Toe

14.  Doom

15.  How’d I Get Here

16.  Have a Cigar

17.  Riders on the Storm

Kurt Deimer – 2025 Tour Dates

Friday, May 9 – London, ON @ London Music Hall +

Saturday, May 10 – Waterloo, ON @ Maxwell’s Concerts & Events +

Monday, May 12 – Halifax, NS @ Light House Arts Centre +

Tuesday, May 13 – Moncton, NB @ Molson Canadian Centre at Casino New Brunswick +

Wednesday, May 14 – Quebec City, QC @ Théâtre Capitole +

Friday, May 16 – Ottawa, ON @ The Bronson +

Sunday, May 18 – North Tonawanda, NY @ Riviera Theatre +

Tuesday, May 20 – Fort Wayne, IN @ Piere’s #

Wednesday, May 21 – Bloomington, IL @ The Castle Theatre #

Thursday, May 22 – Granite Falls, MN @ Prairie’s Edge Casino Resort #

Sunday, June 1 – Webster, MA @ Indian Ranch ^

Wednesday, June 4 – Waterville, ME @ Waterville Opera House ^

Friday, June 6 – Hampton Beach, NH @ Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom ^

Saturday, June 7 – Hampton Beach, NH @ Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom ^

Sunday, June 22 – Decatur, IL @ Devon Lakeshore Amphitheatre ^

+ with Buckcherry and Steel Panther

# with Buckcherry only

^ with Tesla