BEARD OF STARS [ www.vinylmagic3.it ]
Forthcoming releases:
- Sideburn - "Trying To Burn The Sun" [CD - 21 January 2002]
- Half Man - "Red Herring" [CD/LP - January 2002]
- Verdena - "Solo Un Grande Sasso" [LP- February 2002]
- Natas - "3LPs Box Set" [including: "Delmar", "Ciudad De Brahman" and new album "Corsario Negro"]
- Pawnshop - "Cruise-o-Matic" [CD/LP - March 2002]
- That's All Folks - "Psyche As One Of The Fine Arts"
[CD/LP - March 2002]
- Twin Earth - "South Of The Border" [CD/LP May 2002]
- Hynosis - "Apple 13" [CD/LP- May 2002]
- Paul Chain - "Cosmic Wind" [CD/LP - September 2002]
HIGHBEAM MUSIC [ www.highbeammusic.net ]
New Releases on High Beam Music:
Daredevil - "Four On The Floor" [CDEP HBM021] Octane fueled, hard driving, metal crunching rock that is as much a nod to Australia's pub rock favorites Rose Tattoo & AC/DC as it is to southern rock bands such as Thin Lizzy is what Sydney's Daredevil are about. Current inspirations such as Fu Manchu, C.O.C and Hellacopters help the band present their old school influences with a modern flavour.This disc includes a Thin Lizzy cover. Artwork by the infamous Devils Candy.
Thumlock - "Rockin Course" [CD Single HBMS03] One of the finest exponents of heavy psychedelic rock Thumlock have created themselvesa strong fan base across the world. As they currently record their new full length album set down for release early in 2002, the band are giving their fans a new single featuring a track from their recent album "Emerald Liquid Odyssey" as well as a track from "Lunar Mountain Sunrise" and a track from their now deleted earlier release "Dripping Silver Heat."
Dern Rutlidge - "When I'm Rockin" [CD Single HBMS04] You know the band from their first single "Lines On The Table" which became a Triple J hit in Australia with it's slow burning grooves and catchy vocal hooks, now Dern Rutlidge return with the second single from their critically acclaimed debut album "Johnny No Stars." "When I'm Rockin" captures the foursome in full rock action mode. Brace yourself for some true rock n roll, Dern Rutlidge style.
Next Up On High Beam Music: Log - "10 Songs of Log" [CD HBM018] Combining their wide array of musical inspirations, Log have delivered an album that in one corner draws on the influence of grind and metal while at the other extreme some roots and blues influences can be heard shining through. Add in a dash of sludgy doom rock and high energy rock n roll and the five piece have a unique combination of tracks that are delivered in a brutal, raw and abrasive fashion. File with Entombed, Sleep & Dwarves
Recording Updates: Thumlock have now completed work on their new full length album "Sojans Lucid Magic" which will be released in February 2002. The band also look like they will be touring in Europe around the time of the album's release. The first sample from the release will be available from the High Beam website.
Wrench are midway through work on their new release which looks like being a mini album that will be out in the first half of 2002.
Shamens Ride have completed work on their debut full length album that will be released in April 2002. The first sample from the release will be available on the High Beam website.
Volume are finally near completion of their highly anticipated EP "Requesting Permission To Land". Look out for both the CD and vinyl version early in 2002.
Pod People are also midway through recording their doom masterpiece "Acent To Glamstonia" which will also be released in early 2002.
LUNASOUND RECORDINGS [ www.lunasoundrecordings.com ]
NEXT UP! Roadsaw - "Rawk 'n Roll" Rock that was custom made to get you laid. Black Moses - "Emperor Deb" England's answer to the strokes due out in nov./dec. Generous Maria - "Command Of The New Rock" The band has now mastered "Command Of The New Rock" their debut album and we're all waiting to see what the malleus cover will look like. The word on the street is that it'll be a little special...... release likely for next January Valis - "Pillars Of Creation" Valis are new to the family You already know that Mark Lanegan is now in Queens of The Stone Age and Tad Doyle has Hog Molly but what became of their old band mates?? Well Van Conner (Screaming Trees) and Kurt Danielson (TAD) joined forces to create the stupendous Valis. The guys did a low key release on the now sadly defunct Mans Ruin label and then set to work on their debut release for Lunasound due for release early next year, probably February.
METEORCITY [ www.meteorcity.com ]
Meteorcity has alot of projects on the table, here's some info on their release schedule.
"Meteorcity's next release will be" ETERNAL ELYSIUM'S "SHARE", says Jadd."After that (I think) our next release will be THE ATOMIC BITCHWAX' "SPIT BLOOD" mini-album and multimedia extravaganza. I received word from Ed Mundell that he has all the music in hand. Expect an early March release.
"After those two, the rest is a blur as far as release dates, but the rundown is: - Solace - "13"
- Orquesta Del Desierto - "S/T"
- The Mushroom Riverband - "Simsalabim"
- The Ribeye Brothers - "If I Had A Horse"
"Overall, 2002 will be a huge year for MeteorCity with more new releases in those 12 months than we've had yet during any single year."
RELAPSE [ www.relapse.com ]
Pentagram - "First Daze Here - Vintage Collection '72-'73-'74" Bobby Liebling has put together a killer collection of old songs, all remastered. Including some unreleased gems! ("Last Days Here"). Releasedate:February 2nd.
SOUTHERN LORD [ www.southernlord.com ]
OUT NOW! Desert Sessions -"Voumes 7 & 8" [CD & Double 10" onlimited Colored Vinyl w/ Gatefold Sleeve]. The latest installment of this now classic series.Intense, passionate collaborations from Josh Homme(Queens of the Stone Age), Mark Lanegan (ScreamingTrees) , Chris Goss (Masters of Reality) etc..
Khanate - "S/T" [CD] Debut Release! Bleak, sick, tortured beatings. PUREDOOM METAL. Steve O' Mallley (sunn0))), Burning Witch) returns! Also available on 220 grams vinyl.
Lotus Eaters - "Alienist on a Pale Horse" 12" vinyl only release.
OUT NEXT! Place of Skulls - "Nailed" [CD] Place of Skulls (from Tennessee) is the new creation from Death Row founder & ex-Pentagram guitarist and songwriter Victor Griffin. The debut album "Nailed" is scheduled to be released sometime early next year. The first official release from Place of Skulls will be a limited edition7" on Southern Lord. It will feature one song from the forthcoming album "Nailed" and their version ofthe old Death Row/Pentagram classic"Evil Seed".
Spaceboy - "TBD" [CD] After one full length and one EP, this Santa Cruz, CA. Killing machine will be recording their 3rd offering for Southern Lord. Billy Anderson (who produced all their other recordings) will be producing this slab of diabolical torment!
Pentagram - "Sub-Basement" [CD] All new studio recording from the masters of doomed riffs.
Warhorse - "7-inch" Two brand new songs to yet again maintain their title as the best new Doom band in years. Purepunishment.
SMALL STONE [ www.smallstone.com ]
Out Now! Gideon Smith & The Dixie Damned - "Southern Gentlemen" Swampy southern rock from North Carolina. Porn (the men of) - "Experiments In Feedback" Ex-Man's Ruin! Think Sonic Youth vs. The Melvins. Out Next!
January 2002: Medusa Cyclone - "Tangier" [ss-026] Detroit based atmospheric art rock. Sounds like a Thrill Jockey record, but NOT as redundand. The Glasspack - "Powderkeg" [ss-028] Psychedelic whiskey drenched rock-n-roll from Kentucky.
Late Winter/early Spring 2002: Puny Human - "TBD" Record number two for NYC-based rockers. Sounds like Sabbath, Motorhead, Atp. Halfway To Gone - "TBD" Record number two for Jersey Based southern riffers. Five Horse Johnson - "TBD" You all know what these guys sound like. Should be out in may... Tummler - "TBD" Ex-man's ruin! Heavy, groovy, sludgy, fat. Los Natas - "TBD" Ex-Man's Ruin! Pure stoner stuff from Argentina
IN THE WORKS: VA - "Sucking The 70's" May release! Featuring your favorite tunes of yesteryear re-interpreted by tomorrows stars, today. Here is a band/track listing of those whom have given Small Stone 100% confirmation so far: - Five Horse Johnson - "Get Down Make Love" [Queen]
- Los Natas - "Space Is Deep" [Hawkwind]
- Halfway To Gone - "Holly Man" [Deep Purple]
- Suplecs - "Is That You" [Santana]
- Novadriver - "20th Century Boy" [T.REX]
- Disengage "TBD" [David Bowie]
- Dixie Witch - "TBD"
- Puny Human - "People Let's Stop The War" [Grand Funk]
- Alabama Thunderpussy - "Hymn 43" [Jethro Tull]
- Fireball Ministry - "Doctor Doctor" [UFO]
- Tummler - "TBD"
- Raging Slab - "TBD"
- The Men Of Porn - "TBD" [Joe Walsh]
- The Glasspack - "Burning Hell" [Canned Heat/ John Lee Hooker]
- Throttlerod - "Black Betty" [Ram Jam]
- Milligram - "TBD" [Cactus]
- Brant Bjork & The Operators - "TBD" [War]
- Morsel - "TBD"
- Atomic Bitchwax - "TBD"
- The Heads - "TBD"
- Spirit Caravan - "Inside looking Out" [Eric Burdon]
- Lowrider - "Freelance Fiend" [Leafhound]
- Orange Goblin - "TBD" [Sex Pistols]
- Mushroom River - "TBD"
- Roadsaw - "Vehicle" [Ides Of March]
TEEPEE RECORDS [ http://www.teepeerecords.com ]
Zeke - "Death Alley" Zeke’s new neck-twister is now available on LP ONLY AT Tee Pee Records. Did you hear that audiophiles? It’s vinyl (read: not many printed, collectionable). High on Fire - "The Art of Self Defense" Since we have your wax sensors on alert, we’d also like to offer you vinyl collectors and deep metal listeners High on Fire’s legendary "The Art of Self Defense" album. It will be released for the first time on vinyl December 11 right here on Tee Pee Records.
UNDERDOGMA [ http://www.underdogma.com ]
Coming soon from Underdogma:
- Wooly Mammoth - "Ten Ton Baby" [CD EP]
- Ironboss - "Live" [CD]
- The Rubes - "Hokum" [CD]
- Gate 9 - "Moon Ranger Gone Evil" [CD]
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