ALONE
RECORDS
[ www.suenafuerte.com/alone ]
The Blackberry Clouds - "Cheap' n'
Down." [CD AR -004].
Exciting new stuff from The Blackberry Clouds.
These 4 guys, based in M‡laga, move freshly and free inside 70«s
rock«n«roll. They show a real feel for gettin' down with blues rock in
the vein of the Stones, the hard rock vibe of Deep Purple all with a
Garage band twist. Lovers of the vintage sound, The BBC have shown that
with the release of their first MCD, "Takin« It Easy Is Our Business",
that they can make high-octane rock songs and great compositions, with a
tip of the hat towards the best rock n' roll bands ever. They understand
how R'n'R is supposed to be. Release Date: May, the 21st, 2001.
Fooz - "Fooz" CD [AR/CH - 001].
Fooz are the keepers of the Golden Chord, purveyors of the Sun Spirit
and avatars of the Great Love Vibe. The ebb and flow of the energies of
the greats brought directly to your ears. The hallowed spirits of
Captain Beyond, Pink Floyd, Hawkwind, Captain Beefheart and Blue Cheer
all dance to Fooz. The mystical Middle Eastern progressions that were
once a large part of Fooz's native Spain mesh freely with incredibly
inventive rock 'n' roll. The result is a frenzy of rhythm, sound and
feeling. Come taste the Fooz. Release date: early June.
VIAJE A 800 - "Diablo Roto" CD
[AR/CH - 002].
VIAJE A 800: the greatest surprise from South of
Spain and psichedelic Stoner Rock. A handful of beautiful songs in
Spanish, after their 10" split with the Argentinian Kings of pure Rock,
Natas. VIAJE A 800 offer great songs with an special feeling and groove,
with fantastic songs that make you think why you haven't heard of them
before!!!. Songs that talk about life and death experiences, and take
you higher with their instrumental passages and slow rhythms. One of the
most popular bands in Spain right now.
After the Alone Records' first release, Alone Records and Custom Heavy
Records ] presents a new release, a split cd with 2
swedish bands, with a different sound but inside the same genre, with
different influences but a similar origin, 70«s rock, a foundation to
construct their own musical identity. Generous
Maria & Skua deliver a
solid and real dose of hard rock happiness, with nods to the
forefathers:: Soft Machine, Jimmy Hendrix, Natas, QOTSA, Kyuss...
(SKUA); Black Sabbath, Iggy Pop, Stooges, Soundgarden...(GM).
OJOROJO MAGAZINE - "1st Issue."
OJOROJO, like the Fu Manchu song. We could have chosen any other stupid
name, but we took this one, it has that double meaning... With this
fanzine/magazine, we want to promote the bands we like so much, big ones
and the not-so-big, offering them our site so they can get more exposure
and attention. The main idea is have a good time talking for a while
with these bands and help them to get more interest from the
music-buying masses. OJOROJO is a mostly a self-produced fanzine, with
some help from our friends in some labels and media. We really
appreciate their support on this. OJOROJO 1st issue. Our first issue
contains the following interviews: Neurosis, The Mystik Krewe of
Clearlight, Internal Void, Dragonauta, Skua, Colour Haze, Generous
Maria, A5TRO5ONIQ, The Blackberry Clouds, Thumlock, Viaje a 800, Low
vibes, Custom Heavy Records and Outlast Records. CD, Lp, demo reviews,
fanzines and magazines of stoner, 70«s rock, doom, etc. Available this
June.
NEW SIGNINGS/COMING SOON
Mermaid - "The Charlton Heston"
EP.
This trio from Iruña, show us the songs that didn«t appear on
their 2nd album. This 5 new songs belong to another different recording
session. In their own words, with better sound that the ones from their
2nd album!. Recorded in their own home studio, they offer us 5 lysergic
tracks, very intense, with a lot of variety in each song. Tentative
release date: November 2001.
Autoa - CD.
This trio from
Azkoitia (Vasc Country), is arranging their debut with Alone, an
instrumental album, with long and intense songs and punk spirit, with a
touch of blues and 70's a la Black Sabbath. Amazing debut.
BURNT HIPPIE
RECORDINGS
[ www.burnthippie.dk ]
Burnt Hippie Recordings will release a We/Gas
Giant gatefold 12", entitled "Ridin« The Red Horse To The
Last Stronghold Of The Freaks" (BHR005) Limited to 500 copies this 12"
carries close to 50 minutes of heavy and tripping hard rock.
Track Listing: Gas Giant - "Firetripper", "Never Leave" and "Ride the
Red Horse." We- "Last Stronghold of the Freaks", "Raven" and "The
Trip."
Gas
Giant hail from Copenhagen Denmark and made their mark
last year with their fantastic debut CD, Pleasant Journey in Heavy
Tunes. The bands psychedelic stoner rock style combined with catchy
tunes allowed the band to receive excellent reviews. These three new
songs were recorded in Jan 2001 with the new drummer Kjeld. The songs
are heavy but tuneful and the band takes the time and space to really
build some great songs that show how well they can play and the
production is excellent. This is a taster for the new Gas Giant CD to be
released later this year.
WE hail
from Oslo Norway and have released 4 CDs, a 7 inch and a fantastic 10"
record entitled "From the Spaceways" on Drunken Maria Records last year.
These songs are a taster for their new CD, entitled Dinosauric
Futurobic, to be released later this year. The band provides an killer
stoned groove that just catches you and takes you away to that far away
place. This is the most experimental thing the band have done, but also
their best. You will be surprised at just how cool these numbers are.
GAME TWO
[ www.gametwo.com ]
JUNE
Space Probe Taurus -
s/t 7"
Pale Divine - debut album
CD
Roadsaw/Blackrock - CD EP
w/Underdogma Records
July
V/A-Givin' Back The Bullets: A
Tribute to Lynyrd SkynyrdCD
Acrimony/Church of Misery - CD
V/A:
2x7" Swedish comp. featuring Grand Magus, The Quill, Rise
& Shine and The Mushroom River Band.
There are also a couple other projects in the works including (but not
limited to) the 'Tribute To Sweden' double 7", an all encompassing Doom
Compilation CD, and as always, a handful of things that can't be even
mention just yet.
HIGHBEAM
MUSIC
[ www.highbeammusic.net ]
DernRutlidge - "Johnny No Stars"
[CD - May 14th]
It was in the late 90's that four unassuming guys,
originating from various levels of the Melbourne music scene finally
succumbed to their respective love of good old fashioned rock.The
emerging band would explore mutual musical passions previously
unfulfilled by the likes of Christbait (featuring guitarists Jason
Miszewski and Craig Westwood), Blood Duster (featuring Jason P.C. on
bass) and Drool (featuring drummer Callen O'Hara). Thus, DernRutlidge
was born! Over the last couple of years, they have supported the likes
of Henry Rollins, Fu Manchu, Monster Magnet and the Hellacopters
building their array of impressive tunes. DernRutlidge also found time
in this period to release two 7" singles and a CD EP titled, "High as
the Sun on this Midnight Run" to critical acclaim.
After finishing recording obligations with indie label International
Trash the band was approached by a label that felt they could give the
band the helping hand they needed. In late 2000 the deal was signed with
High Beam Music, the band thought that this label would be the right
move. The band almost immediately set to work on their first long player
tracked over a few short sessions at Toyland studios with Adam Calatzis
and then mixed and mastered by Michael Letho the result being "Johnny No
Stars". The first single to be lifted from the album "Lines on the
Table", accompanied by the controversially racy video clip has received
a huge response and has set the standard for the album of heavy grooves
with plenty of interesting twists.
The Search For Delta 9 - "Before
Somewhere" [CD Single - May 28th]
New on the scene these guys have
quickly created a strong buzz with their exciting brand of laid back
groove rock.Think back to early Queens Of The Stone Age/Desert Sessions
and you'll get an idea of where this four piece are coming from.These
two tracks are taken from their amazing first recording session and give
us a great taste of what can be expected on their debut album release
set down for later in the year.
Monstrous Blues - " High Octane"
[CDEP - May 21st]
A combination of influences spanning several eras
of rock n roll appears to have finally molded into what we now know as
'Monstrous Blues'. The band has ex-members of many local Wollongong
luminaries including original members of early nineties Atlantic(USA)
recording artists Tumbleweed among others. With the only track that the
band had recorded before this five track ep grabbing the attention of
national radio in Australia and being included on two surfing video's
(Pulse 2001, Radio Waves), combined with the fact the band have turned
in some killer live shows of late, it is no surprise this is already a
highly anticipated release.Five tracks of fuzzed out heavy grooves.
LUNASOUND
RECORDING
[ www.lunasoundrecording.com ]
Isis - "Sgnl 5" [NR 012]
First
up is Isis, the ultimate in crushing unstoppable riff intensity. These
guys are the true heirs to the Sabbath throne, featuring Aaron Turner
(yes he who also appears in Old Man Gloom and owns Hydrahead). With
forays into extreme dynamics ("Divine Mother") and stirring ambience
("Beneath Below"), SGNL>05 is the next step in ISIS' evolution; a
seething whisper to Celestial's mechanized roar. Featuring a remix
courtesy of Justin Broadrick from mighty industrial progenitors
Godflesh, the MCD contains four breathtaking suites in all for an
unparalleled aural experience.
Vitriol - "I-VII" [NR 013]
Also
don't miss out on the incredible Vitriol album, a mesmerising ambient
journey into the subconscious of one of the more enigmatic of our latter
day noise terrorists, Ben Green of the legendary Godflesh.
MAN'S RUIN
[ www.mansruin.com ]
MAY
Beaver - "Mobile" [CD - MR
2012]
Man's Ruin is proud to present the follow up, full length release from
Dutch rockers, Beaver. This record is very much in the vein of The
Obsessed and Soundgarden. Add in a heap of prog-rock influence (w/o the
cheesed out krautrock edge), and you have Beaver.
Bottom - "Feels So Good When You're
Gone" [CD - MR 2023]
Oh my lordy! This is highly anticipated release from ny's very own
Bottom. Bottom is an all-chick , heavy as fuck rock band. They packed
out Emo's at 8:00pm, at the successful Man's Ruin/ Junk SXSW show this
past march. Perhaps you saw the 'huge' High Times stoner rock feature
which highlighted these lovely ladies (as well as Suplecs and Natas!).
Anyhow, this is their second full length release, and if you want it
heavy, here it is!
Suplecs - "Sad Songs, Better Days"
[CD - MR 2018]
This is the second full length release from these nawlins boys.
Featuring ex-members of Eyehategod, these guys play down-n-dirty,
groovy, rock. These guys kicked major booty at SXSW this year as well.
Check out their feature in high times....May issue!
The Heads - "Everybody Knows We Got
Nowhere" [CD - MR 2005]
What can I say about the Heads that has not been said before? First off,
they are amazing, and we are so happy to have them release a record with
us. This is for fans of The Stooges (check out the guitar tone on this
cd, and you will know what im talking about!), Mountain and Sonic Youth.
There are certain bands out there that *wish* they could be the Heads,
but sadly for them, they can't be! Anyhow, this cd fucking rocks, and
you should all keep your eyes and ears open for 'another' US tour later
this year!
AUGUST
Begotten - "S/T" [CD - MR 2024]
This is one of the HEAVIER records that has been in Man's Ruin HQ. From
NY, these two guys, and one gal really deliver the Doom. Much in the
vein of Electric Wizard, Sleep, and The Melvins, this, as stated, is one
heavy motherfucker! Check it out!
Trailer Hitch - "Truth Is Fighting"
[CD - MR 2019]
The long awaited follow up CD to "Long, Tall Tales..." "Truth Is
Fighting" delivers the goods in that patented Trailer Hitch fashion!
Much like the Jesus Lizard (cover art done by David Yow!), this is Hard,
Chaotic, noisy, and disturbing!
METEORCITY
[ www.meteorcity.com ]
METEORCITY' TENTATIVE RELEASE LIST:
- Richard R. Anasky's - "I Am
Vengeance", The Revenge Biography: The Official MeteorCity Soundtrack
CD, May 13th
- Scene Killer - CD,
August 20th
- Solarized - "Dig
The Ride" CD/LP, September
- The Atomic
Bitchwax - "Spit Blood" CD/LP, October
- El Orquesta Del Desierto - CD, November
- Eternal Elysium - 2nd album
(title tbd), January/February
- Solace - "13" CD, January/February
THE MUSIC
CARTEL
[ www.music-cartel.com ]
The Music Cartel announced two new signings. Canadian doomsters Sons of Otis and Indiana's Goliath
Sons Of Otis began their musical adventures in 1992 with the band's
original moniker, Otis (dubbed in homage to the character of the same
name from the cult film Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer) Their first
release was the Paid To Suffer EP released on Canada1s Hypnotic label.
Following their 1996 full-length release, SpaceJumboFudge, the band
spent the following 3 years writing new material and looking for a new
drummer. In 1998, reknowned artist and Man's Ruin Records guru Frank
Kozik released Templeball on an unsuspecting, yet fully-satisfied
audience. Sons Of Otis have rightfully earned the reputation of being
one of the heaviest bands around. Known for their trance-like
neuron-firing live performances which include spinning lights and smoke
machines, Sons of Otis proves to audiences everywhere that they can
summon spaceships and create supernovas. Sons of Otis have shared the
stage with Kyuss, Queens of the Stone Age, Fu Manchu, Voivod, Electric
Wizard and Shallow North Dakota. Check out Sons Of Otis at www.sonsofotis.com
Goliath is the brianchild of Mick Rowe. Rowe originally hails from
Indiana, and has been writing and recording music for some time now.
Rowe grew tired of the current music scene and trends and started a
quest to write music that honestly expressed his innermost feelings,
both good and dark. Rowe originally started this musical and spiritual
journey under the name Midnight Orchestra and through the internet,
found that there was a sizeable audience for his music. By virtue of
this, Midnight Orchestra (and eventually Goliath) virtually ruled the
MP3.com charts for a year's time--the Goliath track "The Gate" still
sits atop the MP3.com Doom/Stoner chart. Goliath soon joined the cutting
edge record label, E-Magine Entertainment. Unfortunately, the untimely
demise of the label left Goliath in search of a new home. The Music
Cartel quickly stepped in and signed the band to a deal. Check out
Goliath at:www.iamgoliath.com
Priority releases on The Music Cartel this year have included Sea of
Green, Electric Wizard, and Roachpowder. Upcoming releases include new
works by Mammoth Volume and Hangnail (5/22/01), Deride (6/12/01),
Industrial F**king Strength 3 (7/31/01), a Pink Floyd tribute (featuring
Clawfinger, Electric Frankenstein, Shadow's Fall, Codeseven, Murphy's
Law and many more). In addition to heavy rock, metal and stoner rock
releases, the label is also home to many cutting-edge electronic
releases such as Hans Platzgumer (Aura Anthropica and H.P. Zinker) and
Headcase (the solo effort of Dean Garcia of Curve fame) and hardcore
techno compilations from New York's Industrial Strength Records.
SOUTHERN
LORD
[ www.southernlord.com ]
OUT NOW!
- WarHorse -"As Heaven Turns To
Ash" CD/LP
- Boris - "Absolutego"
CD
- Church of Misery - "Master of
Brutality" CD
- Cathedral -
"Gargoylian" 7"
- Spiritual Beggars/Grand
Magus - split 7"
- Paul
Chain/Internal Void - split 7"
OUT NEXT!
- Mystick Krewe of Clearlight/The
Obsessed - split 7"
- Pentagram - "Sub Basement", brand new
studio album in July, exclusive US distribution.
- Desert Sessions - "Vol 7 & 8", featuring
Mark Lanegan, Chris Goss and others!, 2X10" out in August.
- Goatsnake - "Flowers of Disease" LP.
- Sunn0))) - "Flight of the
Behemoth" CD (w/MERZBOW!! collaberation.
- Fatso Jetson - new studio album via
Rekords Rekords.
- Mark D -
"Unearthly Trance" 7".
TEEPEE
RECORDS
[ www.teepeerecords.com ]
2001 TEE PEE RELEASE SCHEDULE
J.J.
Paradise Players Club - "Wine Cooler Blowout" CD/LP (TP-032),
May 29th
Tricky Woo - "Les
Sables Magiques" CD (TP-033) US only, June 12th
Leechmilk/Sofa King Killer - "Split CD"
(TP-034), July 10th
Bad Wizard
- "Free And Easy" CD (TP-035), August 21st
Zeke - "Death Alley" picture disc (TP-036
--CD on Sub Pop), August 21st
The Brought
Low - "The Brought Low" CD (TP-037), September
Brothers Of Conquest - "S/T" CD (TP-038),
October
Earthride - CD
(featuring Sherman from Spirit Caravan), October
Lost Goat - CD (TP-039), November
TEE PEE CROWD PLEASERS
Mark D - "The Silent Treatment" CD,
available now. Debut solo disc from this former MELVINS bassist. Half
ZZ-Top-esque southern blues n' boggie, half freak beat psychedelia.
Produced by Joe Barresi (Monster Magnet, L7, Kyuss).
Raging Slab - "The Dealer"
SLAB NEWS. Are you regular? You can be by either downing bales of fiber
OR get the shit kicked out of you by listening to Raging Slab's new
album The Dealer. Showcasing guitar burners, anthems, boogies, ballads,
fist-pumpers and every other great rock style, The Dealer will burn out
your CD or record player from repeat listenings. The Slab will be on
tour June 8-June 30 --North America.
J.J. Paradise Players Club debut
full-length CD/LP "Wine Cooler Blowout"
J.J. Paradise Players Club full tilt, full length release Wine Cooler
Blowout is now available for orders. Inseminated from the loins of
ex-members of UNSANE, KISS IT GOODBYE, GLAZED BABY and THE KILL VAN
KULL, this album makes you want to twist the head off your token local
scenester while eyeballin his girlfriend for a late afternoon hump
session. Brawn, brains, brutality and brazen porn sleaze is how J.J.
plays its hand. So up your player status by getting a copy now. And for
true players, don't forget to pickup their self-titled Digi-CD/EP plus
their neck stretching 2 song 7" vinyl that features a blistering cover
of Mountain's "Never in My Life".
Tricky Woo "Les Sables Magiques"
CD.
Tricky Woo. Just a couple ass hairs away, Tee Pee will be making
available for your listening pleasure Tricky Woo's CD "Les Sables
Maquiques" (that's "We Know Magic" for those romantic-languaged
impaired). This popular Canadian Rock'n'Roll juggernaut's last release,
"Sometimes I Cry" (1999) was nominated for Juno Award in 2000 for "Best
Alternative Album. "Sometimes I Cry" was also picked as one of CMJ's
"Top 30 Albums of 1999." So back to "Les Sables Maquiques"ÉCD will be
ready for you to snatch up on June 12. Stay tuned for ordering info AND
keep checking the Tee Pee site for sample cuts.
Leechmilk/Soft King Killer - "Split
CD."
BEWARE. In July we have a double dose of hate-filled crust/doom courtesy
of Atlanta's own Leechmilk and Cleveland's own Soft King Killer. This
split CD will lay waste to all those who secretly practice "southern
salvation" in their garage or parent's basement. For fans of Soilent
Green, EYEHATEGOD and Iron Monkey. Keep your bleeding eyes and ears
peeled on the Tee Pee site for more information.
UNDERDOGMA
RECORDS
[ www.underdogma.com ]
The Roadsaw / Blackrock split CD EP
is finally out! Here's the tracklisting: "Busted Monk" (RS), "Where Is
My Mind" (RS) Pixies cover tune - "Loser Fuel" (BR), "Indian Ropeman"
(BR) --Brian Auger cover tune.
The Rubes will be recording in
June, so the release of their full-length "Hokum" will be seeing the
light of day probably in August.
Underdogma will also be releasing the Alabama
Thunderpussy / Halfway To Gone split on 10" colored vinyl for
the collectors and vinyl junkies. Other projects are in the works but
more news on that later.
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