Protest the Hero: Indiegogo.com Campaign $147K and counting

8/5/13 9:54PM

up/pup/vocal date. I wonder if it'll be coming out this year, but if not, probably a relatively early 2014 release.


We are the booze. from Rody Walker on Vimeo.


1/16/13 6:04PM
http://www.indiegogo.com/protestthehero


Protest the Hero NEW ALBUM Crowd Funder from Luke Hoskin on Vimeo.

Funny video. They are already at $147K with a goal of $125K and they have 29 days left, LOL. I'm not incredibly surprised by that though given Protest has a size-able fan base. Not quite what Amanda Palmer has, but still, among all the Kickstarters and other campaigns that have happened over the last couple of years, they might be the 2nd or 3rd most well known/successful act to do one of these that I follow. With that much time left, I am rather curious to see what their final contribution number ends up at. $250K maybe?

I am on the fence about putting money towards this, especially given they already met their goal. And the fact Scurrilous was rather disappointing and Fortress I've felt more or less since the year it came out, to be disappointing overall, compared to Kezia. I'm not sure if they'll ever make a record as good as Kezia again. Even after bringing back Jadea Kelly on Scurrilous. They still haven't made those wonderful acoustic passages like they did on Kezia among other things. Not to forget the cymbals clipped I recall frequently on both Scurrilous and Fortress, yet they barely did at all on Kezia (which is odd, given mixing you'd think would IMPROVE with each release, not DECLINE).

But I gotta give them props for this video and when their next LP is available to check out, I certainly will want to listen no matter.

The Orion Experience - NYC Girl

This band was recommended to me by a friend of mine on twitter/facebook/lastfm named Sara. She is responsible for some other gem suggestions like Timmy Sean and Emanuel & the Fear among others.



Well, this song "NYC Girl" is catchy as all fuck. Unfortunately it's a couple of years old, coming off an an EP from 2011. And now this band The Orion Experience seem to be doing some different things in the vein of Rocky Horror Picture Show as more of a theatrical/live performance art almost, sort of focus.Although even with the teaser and website below, and a little turnover in membership? I don't know enough about them to know exactly if they are just doing this live spectacle, or still looking to record stuff like the music on the site and trailer, or NYC Girl and the other tracks on that EP.

They are from NYC anyway, which I don't think it's much of a coincidence, so many of these electro/artsy/dramatic/theatrical groups seem to be based there. And they also formed around the time many of the others I know did in 2005. Their 1st LP Cosmic Candy is quite different though, more straight Power-Pop; kind of similar to groups like The Apples in Stereo, The New Pornographers or even Fountains of Wayne, all of which do not come from NYC ironically.

None the less, I do like this band and will try and keep tabs on them. I just wonder if their future for recording music may not be as important as this "off-broadway" show of theirs which unless it tours nationally, I doubt I'd ever be able to see.

http://theorionexperience.com/

Typhoon - White Lighter (2013)

8/4/134 11:40PM
Whole Album Streaming on NPR's website

6/26/13 4:33PM

new single "Young Fathers"




Tour Dates Page including Tickets/RSVP links

Including September 19th at The Cedar fucking Cultural Center!

Sep 03 MusicFestNW (Sept 3rd - 8th)
Portland, OR

Sep 09 Rickshaw Theatre
Vancouver, Canada

Sep 10 The Crocodile
Seattle, WA

Sep 11 Top Hat Lounge
Missoula, MT

Sep 12 El Korah Shrine
Boise, ID

Sep 13 Urban Lounge
Salt Lake City, UT

Sep 14 Hi Dive
Denver, CO

Sep 16 The Waiting Room
Omaha, NE

Sep 17 The Old Rock House
St Louis, MO

Sep 19 Cedar Cultural Center
Minneapolis, MN
Ticket Link, On Sale on Friday June 28th (just like The Dear Hunter)

Sep 20 Schubas
Chicago, IL

Sep 21 Beachland Tavern
Cleveland, OH

Sep 22 Wexner Center
Columbus, OH

Sep 25 Il Motore for POP MONTREAL
Montreal, Canada

Sep 26 Higher Ground
South Burlington, VT

Sep 27 Iron Horse Music Hall
Northampton, MA

Sep 28 Littlefield
Brooklyn, NY

Sep 29 Brighton Music Hall
Boston, MA

Sep 30 (Le) Poisson Rouge
New York, NY

Oct 01 Johnny Brenda's
Philadelphia, PA

Oct 02 The Rock N' Roll Hotel
Washington, DC

Oct 04 Austin City Limits (Oct 4th-6th)
Austin, TX

Oct 04 The High Watt
Nashville, TN

Oct 11 Austin City Limits (Oct 11th-13th)
Austin, TX

Oct 15 The Loft at UC San Diego
San Diego, CA

Oct 17 The Satellite
Los Angeles, CA

Oct 19 Wow Hall
Eugene, OR

11-member band per new pic on Facebook:


6/5/13 6:25PM 12/7/12 1:30AM

Unsure exactly when all this came out, but I know I was checking for awhile per their Facebook page and didn't see anything, but then today the video for Dreams of Cannibalism was shared. At any case, definitely a record to look forward to; but I am still un exposed to the videos below save for the one back from December.

But maybe this record could be a bit of a sleeper?..I hope so. August 20th should be a big day for their fans.

























1 Prelude    
2 Artificial Light    
3 Young Fathers    
4 Morton's Fork    
5 Possible Deaths    
6 The Lake    
7 Dreams of Cannibalism    
8 One Hundred Years    
9 Prosthetic Love    
10 Hunger & Thirst    
11 Caesar    
12 Common Sentiments    
13 Post Script      

 

 

12/7/12 6:45AM 
White Lighter - An Album by Typhoon from Matthew Ross on Vimeo.

So this is a promotional video for this upcoming album from the Portland, Oregon band Typhoon. A band by the way, it appears has 11 members and an additional 4-5 who also help out. I guess Margot and the Nuclear So and So's, back in the day, was not far from that large a band as well. But wow, that's a lot of musicians making the same music.

Anyway, that promo, doesn't really have any music, but some kid talking to his mom about the Sun and his dad. Maybe the subject matter of the album will involve the Sun? But, regardless, I got into them back in 2011 via their EP/Mini album A New Kind of House. I really enjoy a lot of that record and it's sort of subtle, chamber college prog of a kind. And to mention Margot again, I do see this band as maybe filling the void without Margot sounding or really being the same band, at least stylistically, they used to be.

When does this album come out? That hopefully will come out soon, and I'll be passing along in here of course.

Miracles of Modern Science - I Would Die 4 U (Prince cover) + 2 originals live.

Another cool cover, although the arrangement isn't as different as some of their other covers. But it's still a cool different kind of cover of the song, which I imagine has been done before by others. Mainly I think about just *acoustic* versions, etc. Maybe jazz or bluegrass kinds of covers with mandolin, upright bass, etc.

I wonder if it may be inevitable these guys release some sort of covers record. Maybe even for a benefit or something.



edit: PULLED, but not surprising given it's Prince. O well it was cool to hear while it was up.

Progressive Nation at Sea 2014 (includes The Dear Hunter)

7/30/13 4:30PM

so, The Dear Hunter came *on board* (no pun intended), lol. I was thinking if them and Bend Sinister were on this, at least they'd have 2 non-traditional prog bands. I suppose King's X and even Jolly are as well.

Progressive Nation at Sea begins at $700 per person plus taxes and fees.

But the key thing for this is the PRICE TAG.. So, you're looking at with Airfare/travel a MINIMUM
of $1200, lol. But I would guess before it's all said and done, it'll probably end up costing closer to $2000, lol.

However, even if I won the fucking Power Ball, I think there'd be a better chance my girlfriend would start playing guitar in a technical death metal band, than being okay with me going to this for 5 or 6 days, WITHOUT HER.

And even if I won the Powerball, the cost would not be the reason she wouldn't even think of going. Because

a) she can't stand more or less all these bands
b) she hardly would ever be able to find it enjoyable to be stuck on a boat with a bunch of white males who she likely would have next to nothing in common with other than a general interest/obsession for music
c) she'd never be able to convince her mother it would be a good idea
d) Maybe the MOST important, She would in-effect miss at least 1 of her Classes in Grad School

and even if she didn't go, she would see my going as selfish, which I suppose I can't argue with her, because I would easily find the interest to use even HALF OF THE COST to take 1 or 2 trips somewhere SHE and I would enjoy like San Francisco, Boston, or even like Hawaii or Europe. And from a more REALISTIC standpoint, I think it makes sense for me and her to stay with my elderly Grandma in AZ ON OUR OWN (for 20+ years, I've always been there with my folks, but then again, they usually have paid for my trip) in March for maybe 4 days, that could WORK AROUND HER SCHEDULE and be literally less than HALF of this FOR THE BOTH OF US.

That ALL being said, this comes across as a bunch of bands I have enjoyed historically all in 1 place. To have The Dear Hunter, Jon Anderson, Pain of Salvation, Transatlantic and King's X together is frankly ODD in a COOL WAY. However, I've seen ALL OF THEM, in some cases, MANY TIMES. But the point being, the idea of getting to see them in general isn't all that big of a deal. To see them TOGETHER and I'll be honest, within a group of prog nerds hanging for this long of period of time, would have its appeal.

But, $1500+ APPEAL??? eh, not really. If Fates or more so, JOHN ARCH were there along with The River Empires, Pepe Deluxe, The Reign of Kindo, Apes and Androids, Kiss Kiss and a whole slew of others who I've never seen but love dearly, than the $1500+ might seem more justifiable. But it sure as hell won't be happening, at least this year. But for others, I guess we'll see. I really do think Mike is a little bit over his head with thinking tons of people have that level of cash to shellout, especially with Cruise to the Edge as well, although I suppose some people might have gone to Cruise the Edge last year and see Jon Anderson on the bill and want to give this a try instead.

But the common Dream Theater/Transatlantic/Portnoy fan, just guessing, doesn't have quite as much disposable income from an AGE guestimation than say the avg Yes/Genesis?Renaissance fans who are looking towards Cruise to the Edge.

But then again, some of the costs of going to festivals like ProgPowerUSA and Nearfest isn't incredibly different give or take $300-$500, perhaps that demographic will try this.

But myself, I guess I'm curious how this goes and maybe wonder if there is any success, who might be brought on for a 2nd PN at Sea in 2015 or 2016.

I do find it interesting how close I was to predicting the lineup. PSMS, Riverside, Tony Harnell + Bumblefoot and Next to None were the only names I didn't bring up that are there (for now, more may get announced, although I still wonder if Steven Wilson was added, how much better this thing would sell, but the odds are probably low to none).

I do think The Dear Hunter may have agreed to do this partially from an offer they may have had for Progressive Nation 2009 that they turned down. I wonder if Casey felt like turning something like this down a 2nd time, he might regret. I suppose I should check TDH forum and see what people are saying. Maybe I'll get some reaction when I see and talk to them and hopefully Casey directly in September at The Varsity Theater. I actually would love to see a THE DEAR HUNTER-LED Festival where you'd have TDH and bands like The Reign of Kindo, The River Empires and Hotel of the Laughing Tree potentially. But unless I paid for the whole thing, I don't think it would ever happen. More likely Coheed would be able to put on something like that.


edit: Well my WORDING probably could have been better or more accurate, but in passing along this link on a few places including Twitter, Casey noticed and sent me a messages on twitter:

@AllMediaReviews if you'd like, you could just ask me why we're playing it.
@CaseyCrescenzo Sure thing. So, what is/are the reason(s) the band are playing at Progressive Nation at Sea?

1. I've always tried to expose the band to as many different demographics, and in as many settings as possible..
2. I was personally approached about the opportunity by Mike Portnoy, based on his appreciation of the band alone...
3. We get to be around some really amazing musicians and bands.
4. My band gets to take a cruise and play music in a month we are used to sitting at home in snow or rain.

All are totally valid points, that I suppose I could have asked him. But I often am too shy or feel it not the best thing to ask. Although Casey is probably 1 of the only people on twitter who actually would answer that sort of stuff, or any stuff. Because I have sent messages to other people like Kimbra and Mayer Hawthorne and never received a reply. Casey I suppose I don't consider the idea of just shooting him a message once in awhile. Maybe it's the fanboy/starstruck experience for me, or maybe it is like I said, something I just worry if I'd be bothering him. But then when I go off onto complete speculative ideas with really no factual information about, and then PASS THEM ALONG (not to forget just posting), I guess I'm vulnerable.

I was telling  my gf, this kind of stuff probably would be better understood through in-person or at least a podcast or youtube video. Which is 1 reason I'm sort of thinking trying that, because I'll write a lot of things that sort of are in my head and just come out of me into here. And I often if not always want to have an opinion, usually a strong opinion, but I don't think of how some, namely the people/musicians who may see it may regard it. Not so much if something is good or bad, but if something is TRUE or FALSE.

I can see why someone might find concern enough to respond to that. I just need to think about that kind of thing before throwing out speculation, especially in HOW IT IS WORDED.

Then again, it hasn't helped my situation to be hampered by an inflamed/flare-up in my lower back since Saturday morning. It's not been fun, so getting stressed out about stuff + that + other stuff like work, isn't exactly helping my state of mind. But I'm trying to be optimistic regardless.




PROGRESSIVE NATION RETURNS IN 2014!! 


"PROGRESSIVE NATION AT SEA 2014" MAKES ITS MAIDEN VOYAGE FEB 18TH THRU 22ND 
FEATURING TRANSATLANTIC, PORTNOY SHEEHAN MACALPINE SHERINIAN, JON ANDERSON, KING'S X, SPOCK'S BEARD, THE FLOWER KINGS, PAIN OF SALVATION, RIVERSIDE, TONY HARNELL & BUMBLEFOOT, BIGELF, BEARDFISH, THE DEAR HUNTER, JOLLY AND NEXT TO NONE 


Progressive Nation is hitting the high seas in 2014!  Join us in this inaugural sailing from February 18th – 22nd 2014 on the luxurious Norwegian Pearl heading from Miami to Great Stirrup Cay and Freeport, Bahamas.  This music festival at sea gives you an experience that a land festival just can’t match. In addition to 4 days in the beautiful Caribbean and all the amenities of a cruise ship; you will enjoy music from morning ‘til night with over 40 shows on multiple stages, along with activities, Q&A’s, panels and workshops from your favorite artists.   


PROGRESSIVE NATION founder Mike Portnoy elaborates: 
"In 2008 & 2009, I created a touring package called "Progressive Nation" and with Dream Theater headlining, we did three full tours (two in North America and one in Europe) that showcased a variety of bands that embraced the spirit and musicality of progressive music. 


Well after a 5 year hiatus, I have decided to resurrect Progressive Nation and this time we are taking it to the seas! 
But rather than a 4 band bill like previous Progressive Nation tours, we have expanded the bill to OVER A DOZEN of today's greatest progressive bands, musicians and artists! (and there may be one or two more still to be confirmed) 

Myself and my former DT bandmate Derek Sherinian have teamed up with Sixthman (who have done incredibly successful cruises with Kid Rock, Lynyrd Skynyrd and the annual Kiss Cruise to name a few) as well as our friends at Inside Out Music and look forward to a very successful inaugural launch of PROGRESSIVE NATION AT SEA Feb 18th thru 22nd 2014 

We are so excited to take part in this historic maiden voyage and look forward to sharing this one of a kind event with fans from all around the world!" 


Visit www.progressivenationatsea.com to register for the pre-sale today! 
This music festival at sea gives music fans an experience that a land festival just can’t match. In addition to 4 days in the beautiful Caribbean, guest will have the opportunity to see their favorite musical heroes perform numerous sets around the many stages set around Norwegian Pearl. And when guests are not attending a performance, a variety of activities hosted by the artists will fill the day. 


Progressive Nation at Sea begins at $700 per person plus taxes and fees. Prices include entertainment, meals, and access to Norwegian Pearl’s outstanding amenities, including outdoor pool, hot tubs, rock climbing wall, and fitness center. Fans can read more and sign up for the Progressive Nation pre-sale at www.progressivenationatsea.com 


With 15 decks of fun, Norwegian Pearl offers guests access to 13 bars and lounges, 19 dining experiences, one outdoor pool, four hot tubs, and spa treatments to help forget about the world left behind. Onboard concerts aren’t the only things that rock on Norwegian Pearl - passengers looking for more activities can visit the outdoor climbing wall, bowl a few frames at the onboard lanes, or tempt lady luck at The Pearl Club Casino. Progressive Nation cruisers will also have the opportunity to explore the sandy beaches of Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas, their very own private island getaway. A host of beachside activities and games, the gigantic “Hippo” water slide, and access to food and beverage service will make the stay on Great Stirrup Cay an unforgettable experience. 


Forthcoming announcements are scheduled to follow detailing artist-hosted activities, theme night information, contest additions, and activities!  For full details and to sign up for the pre-sale, fans should visit www.progressivenationatsea.com 


http://www.progressivenationatsea.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/progressivenationatsea 

twitter: http://twitter.com/prognationatsea


7/29/13 5:00PM

okay, it's tomorrow. Just for the sake-of my wishlist would probably be something like:

Prediction:
Transatlantic
Jolly
Flying Colors
Pain of Salvation (Daniel Gildenlow performing with TA as well)

then again, if it's a Cruise, it might include 8-10 bands like "Cruise to the Edge" so throw in:
The Flower Kings
Marillion
Big Elf
Spock's Beard
The Winery Dogs
Beardfish
Steven Wilson (still a longshot, but Mike did hang out with Steven recently and I can only imagine how helpful his name would draw people to this thing)
Fates Warning
Scale the Summit

A Longshot preference with bands Mike has mentioned liking:
Transatlantic (doing new stuff and mostly if not all music from the 1st 2 albums)
The Dear Hunter
Bend Sinister
Karnivool

Total fantasy (with still regards to being active bands)
Transatlantic (same as above, and also for the fact there has to be at least 1 Portnoy band on the bill)
Pepe Deluxe
Hotel of the Laughing Tree
The River Empires




5:49PM
edit: a lot of the speculation on the forums are saying, for affordability and maybe the wording "out of the WATER" is it'll be a CRUISE with Transatlantic and some others.
It probably makes sense, and thus if it is a Cruise, I won't even think about wanting to go, barring myself winning the Powerball.

7/26/13 12:00PM

https://twitter.com/MikePortnoy/status/360800143370502144

BIG NEWS coming next week...prepare to be blown out of the WATER!! #PN14 pic.twitter.com/iH55jBMpHx


At least 2 of these I am predicting will be on the bill:
Transatlantic
Flying Colors
Neal Morse
The Winery Dogs

I'll add in my wish list later, although it doesn't go so far anyway given a tour with this kind of roster, honestly, the odds are it won't come to MN and be like a 5-10 date tour. But next week I'm sure that will be revealed.

The Red Paintings - The Revolution Is Never Coming (2013)

7/29/13 5:30PM
http://www.theomegaorder.com/THE-RED-PAINTINGS

finally available in the US w/  t-shirt bundle as an option. Vinyl? ..maybe in due time.

6/11/13 12:00PM
Available to purchase in AUSTRALIA, HERE FROM JBHIFI 

Loving this fucking record, the more I hear it. Trash does remind me of some singers, I think perhaps maybe closest to Simon Neil from Biffy Clyro.

But not to spoil, but when my Midyear Albums countdown is published soon, don't be surprised to see this record rather high. 

6/10/13 12:00PM 

Wow, this album "The Revolution is Never Coming" very well may have lived-up if not exceeded the expectations and hype I've seen in so many glaring reviews over the past few weeks. Wow, the drumming is BOMBASTIC, the songs are *epic* in more than a few ways. The strings or mostly violin work is tremendous. The melodies stay with you. I think the amount of time/years they spent working to finish it is evident. I can see myself listening to it a fair amount over the coming weeks to get a better idea, but for now, I can already say it's a 4-star record with a ton to explore. It may just be held back by a few little things like some of the tracks silent spots, and a little bit of compression on the cymbals and swallowing by their singer briefly at points.

But if the Revolution is in fact never coming, at least this record finally has come.


1 early review

Another review from today (5/23/13)

Taking elements from the full rainbow of rock from the 60s to the future and beyond, you’ll find The Beatles sitting alongside Karnivool, and Radiohead in a world where Seattle grunge, punk, neo-classical, prog, and many more genres live harmoniously.

This amalgamation was created by The Red Paintings with help from a choir, violin, cello, horns, guitar, synth, bass and drums. Oh, and a 35-piece orchestra.

01 Vampires Are Chasing Me
02 Dead Children
03 Dead Adults
04 Wasps
05 The Fall Of Rome
06 Walls
07 Streets Fell Into My Window
08 You’re Not One Of Them
09 It Is As It Was
10 Hong Kong
11 Deleted Romantic
12 Rain
13 The Revolution Is Never Coming

release date in Australia for this album is June 7th. I guess it'll be coming to North America in August or perhaps even October. These glaring reviews have my interest going up about this record, quite a bit more.

36 Hours Left for Typhoon Tour Success!

Typhoon's Kickstarter Page

I can't believe I never shared this before. But anyway, they have a 36 hours to go to receive a little under $5900 to make their tour happen with a VAN they can fit all 12-17 members.

Their new album White Lighter comes out in a few weeks as well, and if I recall, some of the Backer levels include it in more than 1 format even.

Hopefully they'll have that final push in the next day-and-a-half, as I am planning on seeing them live at The Cedar Cultural Center in September.

White Lighter is out August 20

Blackfield - Blackfield IV (2013)

7/25/13 11:54AM

New song "Jupiter." I haven't heard it yet of course, but some comments are saying it's good like the track "Pills" below.


6/8/13 9:53AM

Scratch the info from 6/6/13, here's the info. So AUGUST 26TH at least internationally.

https://www.burningshed.com/store/kscope/product/272/4816/

Israel's leading counter-culture Rock musician Aviv Geffen returns with Blackfield IV, featuring Steven Wilson and other special collaborators. 

The new album includes guest vocal performances from Brett Anderson (Suede), Jonathan Donahue (Mercury Rev) and Vincent Cavanagh (Anathema). 

Since Welcome To My DNA, Geffen's profile has continued to rise and Aviv has worked with legendary producers Tony Visconti and Trevor Horn, played live with U2 and Placebo, and been a judge on the Israeli TV show, The Voice. 

Aviv contributed writing and vocals to Blackfield IV, while Steven Wilson - who also mixed the album and provided the 5.1 mix - added guitar and vocal parts. 

This is the limited double disc cd/dvd-av edition, presented in a digibook. 

Pre-order for 26th August shipping. 
preorder (£11.99 GBP) 




1. Pills 
2. Springtime 
3. XRay (featuring Vincent Cavanagh - Anathema) 
4. Sense of Insanity 
5. Firefly (featuring Brett Anderson - Suede) 
6. The Only Fool is Me (featuring Jonathan Donahue - Mercury Rev) 
7. Jupiter 
8. Kissed by the Devil 
9. Lost Souls 
10. Faking 
11. After the Rain

6/6/13 7:30PM
apparently for mixing reasons among others?, this album has been pushed back to November.

Source: I read it on the dreamtheaterforums.org I recall.

2/25/13 9:00PM
The news about a new Blackfield album isn't really all that new, as the below linked Twitter status is from November 20th. But the video stream below is for a new song titled "Pills."

And I may have not made as much time for another BF album, namely due to the fact their last record Welcome to My DNA was "forgettable" among other ways to describe it. And the fact Steven Wilson has stated more than once his involvement with Blackfield is even more limited, now not even being an official member. So, it really is just Aviv Geffen and whatever guests along with Steven Wilson in a much more limited role. I guess he sings on a few songs, and plays some guitar among a few other things (see Wikipedia or some recent SW interviews).

But "Pills" sounds pretty good actually. More textured and melancholy maybe than anything since the debut record.

And it's coming in April according to that post. Among the guest singers, one is Danny Cavanagh from Anathema. And I believe it'll be released on Kscope Music.

https://twitter.com/blackfieldband/status/270863119251824640

BF4 should be out around April,sounds really good and Steven worked on 5.1 mix as well..more details to follow pretty soon A

The House Harkonnen - Vol. 7 Pressurize?

7/18/13 4:15PM

Split and the album is coming out at the end of the year. I also received a message per Facebook that Vol.7 is in-effect "Beastmode" just re-recorded, etc.

http://www.doforitrecords.com/7inchsplit.html

This is a 7 inch Vinyl split between the bands "The House Harkonnen" and "The Spectacle". This is the latest material from both bands. The record has an original song from each band's upcoming album on side A and a cover on side B. HK covered the band Self with the track "9 lives" and The Spectacle covered the band Sepultura with the track "Slave New World".

The House Harkonnen new album Vol.7 will be out at the end of the year. The Spectacle's new album will follow shortly. Each track on this 7 inch was recorded just for this album. All the tracks are brought to you from Do For It Records.

The album will be released on September 6th at the Double Wide in Dallas and then a later date at Rubber Gloves in Denton. It will also be available online on theDo For It Records Store. This is a limited pressing of 100 white vinyl discs with hand-printed sleeves made by Do For It Design. Each album will be hand numbered and come with a digital download card.

3/29/13 3:33AM


Good stuff. I'm thinking this will not be on the 2013 release of Beast Mode, an album ever since hearing about, I've wanted to check out. But it was put out in only limited release last Fall.

Perhaps "Vol. 7 - Pressurize" will be a new album's title? The band are in the studio right now anyway.

Karnivool - Asymmetry (2013)

7/18/13 2:00PM

Whole Album Streaming:
http://www.karnivool.com.au/listentoasymmetry


6/27/13 9:33AM

Per this new newsletter, Asymmetry drops in the US on August 6th (physical) and July 23rd (digital).

Preorder 

Well, some of you didn't believe us when we said there would be news on the release of Asymmetry in North America soon, but here it is! Our new friends at Density Records have been hard at work and we're happy to confirm that you can pre-order Asymmetry in North America. Right now! Asymmetry will be released in the U.S. on August 6, 2013 via Density Records and will be available digitally from July 23, 2013.

For those who don't know, Density Records are part of the Workhorse Records Group and the extended Vagrant Records family, and have been friends of Team Vool for a while. We hung with them at one of our LA shows a few years ago and their passion for the band and for music in general was obvious. The rule with these things is this: you always want to sign with a label whose back catalogue you want to steal! Here's hoping we are good for some freebies now...

You can pre-order the Deluxe (CD version) of Asymmetry in North America from the Workhorse Music webstore here. The pre-order includes the 90-minute live DVD 'Live at the Forum' featuring a full concert from The Forum in Melbourne, Australia.

The album will also available for pre-order from US iTunes beginning Tuesday July 2 - when you pre-order the album, the new single “We Are” will download immediately.

The Asymmetry World Tour begins  in Australia in late July and moves on to Europe in October. North Amercian tour plans will be revealed soon!

 

Speaking of Europe, A bunch of new European shows have been announced, and just so you know tickets are flying out of the door for everywhere so if you are planning on coming  - get onto it sooner rather than later. Details of the whole tour are here

We are also really excited to be adding three more shows to the next tour in Europe with dates in Norway, Sweden & Denmark:

05 November 2013

JOHN DEE

Oslo, Norway

Tickets

06 November 2013

KLUBBEN

Stockholm, Sweden

Tickets

11 November 2013

PUMPEHUSET

Copenhagen, Denmark

Tickets

 

Sydney friends if your work or home radio is tuned into Triple M and you like the idea of us infiltrating their airwaves, Triple M Sydney are asking what you think of our first single "We Are". If you feel like telling them you can do it here

And lastly, now that we have entered the internet age (i.e have a website that works nearly all of the time), we're in the process of updating our subscriber list. That means you lot! We'd really like to know what part of the world you're from, so we can keep you up to date on all the latest news specific to your country. Please click here to update your details - it only takes a second!

 

Over and out!
Vool HQ

6/14/13 9:02AM
I dig the video/1st single below "We Are." The jury will still be out with this record until I hear it with headphones as the songs from Sound Awake sounded great per radio streams, and then the terrible mix from the cymbals was noticed with headphones and my opinion totally changed about those songs and the album.

But beyond that issue, I can't help but be rather jazzed to hear this album. Cool cover art fwiw.

July 19th is when it drops down under. North America?


1. Aum 
2. Nachash 
3. A.M. War 
4. We Are 
5. The Refusal 
6. Aeons 
7. Asymmetry 
8. Eidolon 
9. Sky Machine 
10. Amusia 
11. The Last Few 
12. Float 
13. Alpha 
14. Om 

JBHIFI (Australia) Preorders Link

DELUXE EDITION

The limited Deluxe Edition comes in a digipack with a PVC O-Ring (slipcase). The DVD (exclusive to this version) features a 92 min live concert; ‘Live At The Forum’. It is s 8x camera pro shoot from The Forum , Melbourne, Australia.
With over 250,000 albums sold to date across their acclaimed 2005 debut, Themata, and 2009’s ground breaking follow-up, Sound Awake, Karnivool established themselves as one of the most vital forces in progressive modern music. Now a major international draw, appearing at festivals such as The Big Day Out, Sonisphere (France), Download (UK), SXSW (US) and Hurricane (Germany), and gaining high praise from international press titans such as Rolling Stone, Billboard Magazine, Kerrang! and Rocksound, Karnivool have belied expectation again with album number three, the brazen and introspective, Asymmetry.

This expansive new work was designed in the band’s Perth studio over two years, before in late 2012, the Karnivool caravan headed across the continent to bunker down with legendary producer, Nick DiDia (Rage Against The Machine, Mastodon) at Byron Bay’s Studios 301

Track Listing

CD

1. Aum
2. Nachash
3. A.M. War
4. We Are
5. The Refusal
6. Aeons
7. Asymmetry
8. Eidolon
9. Sky Machine
10. Amusia
11. The Last Few
12. Float
13. Alpha Omega
14. Om

DVD - Live At The Forum

1. Simple Boy (Live)
2. Goliath (Live)
3. Shutterspeed (Live)
4. COTE (Live)
5. New Day (Live)
6. Fear Of The Sky (Live)
7. Deadman (Live)
8. All I Know (Live)
9. Umbra (Live)
10. Themata (Live)
11. Set Fire to The Hive (Live)
12. Roquefort (Live)
13. Change (Live)

Pantera Parody: Cooking Hostile with Phil Anselmo

this is for the most part, Gold..



I guess they have another video coming soon (this was 1st posted in June); although it seems often the 1st/initial idea works best, and often the follow-ups seem to be rehashes or suffer from "sequel-itis" as my friend says. The 1 exception: adam02's Dream Theater voice-overs.

I should write an article like this (if I haven't already)

http://www.letoilemagazine.com/2013/07/10/we-will-rock-you-try-some-prog-please-for-me/

The guy, Jon Hunt, makes a lot of legitimate points.

I've turned my poor wife into a prog rock fan. And she's got *quite* particular taste. I can't just force her to listen to any old damn thing and have her like it; six years into our relationship, and she*still* doesn't love heavy metal, really. But prog rock? Yeah, I've seen her actually put it on the turntable (well, computer) herself. She's proof positive, I think, that if you actually stop and listen to this stuff, you *might* actually like it.

So, The Big Bang Theory (Chuck Lorre), go ahead and start using the prog references/implementing them into some of your shows scripts. Psych I suppose as well, but TBBT IS MAINSTREAM and ABOUT NERDS/SCIFI.

Anyway, I guess this guy claims to be the biggest Michael Nesmith fan in Minnesota, which I will argue for my girlfriend or my friend Diana G as well, but I don't know him too well. Although given this article, I might want to get in touch with him at some point.

22 - Short Acoustic Rehearsal Video/New Studio Video

7/11/13 6:06AM

some pretty sweet ideas for this upcoming record seem to be coming out. Lots of oscillator tweak-ing and whatnot.

6/3/13 11:36AM
I haven't heard it yet, but supposedly the new stuff is really bringing it. They should have a new album out soon, although whether it comes out this year or not is still unclear (from what I've read at this point).

I'm substitute djing on KFAI tonight 7/10/13 (Midnight-2AM)

 7/10/13 9:35AM-12:00PM
SAVE LINK AS (mp3)

I'll try and post the playlist later today. Overall, good show. I feel bad though about my last segment with the East of the Wall music being far too loud to hear myself and Joyce. But thankfully that only happened for a couple of minutes in 1-segment.

Something to learn from of course.

Playlist:

Ours - The Worst Things Beautiful 
dredg - Gathering Pebbles
The Reign of Kindo - Til We Make Our Ascent
The Dear Hunter - His Hands Matched His Tongue
The River Empires - Three Tigers
Hotel of the Laughing Tree - Weather Maps for Nikolai
Pure Reason Revolution - The Apprentice of the Universe
Oceansize - Unfamiliar
Kevin Gilbert - Finally Over You

background:
Tangled Thoughts of Leaving: - tracks from Deaden the Fields
Judgement Day - tracks from Peacocks / Pink Monsters
East of the Wall - tracks from A Farmer's Almanac

Nikka Costa - Can't Please Everybody
Quadron - Favorite Star
Under the Influence of Giants - Mama's Room
Booker T - Sound the Alarm
Timmy Sean - What You Do
Josh Rouse - The Western Isles
Bend Sinister - Things Will Get Better
Pepe Deluxe - Vamos Muchachos
Sir Video - On and On
Fountains of Wayne - The Girl

background:
Mayer Hawthorne - tracks from A Strange Arrangement Instrumentals

7/9/13 10:06PM
On the "Modern Kicks" show along with my gf Joyce. It should be interesting, although my playlist will be in the 1st hour, hers in the 2nd, there may be a bit of a contrast (with some crossover).

KFAI Site which has a LIVE STREAM linked

Modern Kicks page

there's a Facebook page linked there, along with Archives. The show will be Archived starting early tomorrow morning for 2 weeks. I'll be sure to post a playlist and some more comments soon about this. Thanks to Sean from Modern Kicks for allowing Joyce and I to fill-in for his show.

The Age of Rockets - Adults (2013)

7/8/13 6:18PM

I got it as a download today given I pledged $25 or more to the Kickstarter. CDs will be coming later to the $100 Kickstarters and I guess even later (like 2014?) for the standard version.

But here's the breakdown. I sort of understand why he shared the Tracklist so long ago (2012?) . In a way, it's like what Archive or Biffy Clyro have done (among many others) where they release demos and other songs/other version of songs. The new Ours album I guess very well could be including more version like this.

But, this was intentional. What I'm struggling a bit with is how I want to listen to this. Initially I'll probably just play the 3 "versions" as they are, and then maybe highlight specific versions of each track and try and then combine them on a CDR. I say that, as I am a little challenged compared to most people, including who The Age of Rockets intended this album's experiment to be for, as in FOR AN MP3 PLAYER/PLAYLIST to be played either at random between all 3 versions, or just a mixing and matching AMONG ALL 30 OF THE TRACKS AMONGST ALL 3 VERSIONS.

But unless I use a 3-cd changer and hit random, which I don't foresee unless I'm at my girlfriend's who has 1 or in her car, I am likely going to have to CUSTOM MAKE my own versions/order of the tracks.

Which I guess is sort of 1-of if not the whole point of this experiment.

Now, the music itself or course needs to hold up and justify it, and I think it may, but it's funny how this is a format or listening to music that in some ways, actually DOES REQUIRE you to listen carefully.

But that should be at least part of the fun of it.



1.1 Darling Street (Version 1) 3:21
1.2 Alas That Such Evil Days Should Be Mine (Version 1) 4:26
1.3 March/April/May (Version 1) 7:54
1.4 Cold Season (Version 1) 2:36
1.5 Connecticut (Version 1) 3:16
1.6 What Was for Us (Version 1) 3:11
1.7 Chapter 7 (Version 1) 3:46
1.8 Flights (Version 1) 4:17
1.9 When the Moon Began to Drift (Version 1) 3:41
1.10 Can't Tell Me Nothing (Version 1) 4:39

41:07

2.1 Darling Street (Version 2) 3:29
2.2 Alas That Such Evil Days Should Be Mine (Version 2) 5:15
2.3 March/April/May (Version 2) 4:28
2.4 Cold Season (Version 2) 3:17
2.5 Connecticut (Version 2) 3:03
2.6 What Was for Us (Version 2) 3:12
2.7 Chapter 7 (Version 2) 3:51
2.8 Flights (Version 2) 3:41
2.9 When the Moon Began to Drift (Version 2) 3:17
2.10 Can't Tell Me Nothing (Version 2) 6:58

40:31

3.1 Darling Street (Version 3) 2:52
3.2 Alas That Such Evil Days Should Be Mine (Version 3) 3:28
3.3 March/April/May (Version 3) 5:13
3.4 Cold Season (Version 3) 2:26
3.5 Connecticut (Version 3) 5:00
3.6 What Was for Us (Version 3) 3:14
3.7 Chapter 7 (Version 3) 10:04
3.8 Flights (Version 3) 3:32
3.9 When the Moon Began to Drift (Version 3) 3:03
3.10 Can't Tell Me Nothing (Version 3) 2:30

41:22

123 minutes or 2 Hours and 3 minutes.


7/4/13 11:32AM
https://www.facebook.com/theageofrockets/posts/10152978431245573

The Record is done. It will be out September 1st (my birthday) Kickstarter kickers will get it this week.

sadly we won't ever play again and this is the last record. We managed to do 3 records and never have a release party!

Good News and Bad, but not surprising news.

It took nearly 4 years, but this sucker is finally coming out. Bittersweet I suppose.

If I have 1 regret, I was looking at my Kickstarter contribution, I gave $25.

A digital download of the entire 30 track album as soon as it's finished. You will be one of the first people to receive the album. Probably about a month before it goes up on itunes! Also the name and link on our website!

But it appears in order to have received the physical CD(s), I would have to have contributed $100, lol. Now I remember why I didn't.

I guess if in some way, this album is released in physical form to the public, I may have to purchase a copy for an affordable rate ($30 or $40 perhaps?). I asked them on Facebook about the format, so hopefully that'll be more clear soon.

3/27/12 3:33AM

I was holding off posting this until more of the final details went public, but I suppose it doesn't make much difference at this point. Here's the cover art that is now public. And the track list for the 1st CD is below. Hopefully more details will come soon, namely a release date (or a Kickstarter pledge email download/mail-out date)

I do know, in all likelihood, this album will be the last The Age of Rockets record, for many years if ever. But regardless, if this album is amazing, it will hopefully be worth it.



CD 1
01 - Darling Street
02 - Alas That Such Evil Days Should Be Mine
03 - March / April / May
04 - Cold Season
05 - Connecticut
06 - What Waits For Us
07 - Chapter Seven
08 - Flights
09 - When The Moon Began To Drift
10 - Can't Tell Me Nothin'

10/16/11 11:33AM


facebook announcement

As I think I posted in earlier entries, this 30-track, 3-cd concept record is coming, and for those who pledged to their kickstarter for this album and perhaps the pre-order, they should be receiving an email download link sometime around X-Mas.

In the mean time, I would definitely recommend hearing some of the clips Andrew Furtal has shared on their tumblr page which have totally intrigued me, maybe even more than their previous records.

The only thing to be a little down about is what Andrew posted on facebook the other day

Losing my mind working on the new record. I will be very surprised if I have another Age of Rockets record in me after this.

which I honestly don't blame him and the large amount of time and work that he has had to put into this album/project I would think once its done, he and the band will want to take a long break from recording. But then again, time can recharge/replenish and change your mindset.