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GODS OF SOMETIMES: An Interview with Brad Davis & Andrew Giacumakis

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GODS OF SOMETIMES have released their debut album. The duo is Brad Davis (Fu Manchu) and Andrew Giacumakis (Moab), who are accompanied by a number of friends and guests on this 9 track collection of somewhat laid back, almost folky, psychedelic, pop, and melodic album. Below Brad and Andrew answer questions pertaining to the making of the album, their influences, and other projects on the go. For more on Gods Of Sometimes and/or to order the album- check out the links below!

Can you guys tell me a bit about how this project came together, and your connections in previous bands? 

Andrew: Brad and I had worked together on multiple Fu Manchu related projects over the last decade or so, me as an engineer/producer. We developed a friendship based on shared musical influences, love of records, love of movies, and vans (the shoes). Haha. We were both itching to do something outside of the heavy music genre we were associated with, just as a change of pace. We started writing songs together and it slowly morphed into a real project.

Where did the band name come from? (other than the song) 

Andrew: Lyrics to a song. I think I was improvising lyrics and it came out and I thought “that’s an odd thing to say”. It’s got layers to it, which I like. So it stuck. 

Gods Of Sometimes isn’t the ‘heavy doom’ rock that previous bands were labelled, but a very more laid back, melodic album, I get vibes of the Beatles, Neil Young, etc ..  Can you detail what influenced everything overall (songs, production and sound) and how it differs from previous things you’ve done? 

 Andrew: The sound/vibe of the album was definitely influenced by our shared tastes and a desire to try something different. I’d also lost my Dad and wasn’t much in the mood for writing heavy music at the time. The mellower direction of the record was sort of a cathartic thing for me in that way. I mean, I don’t think we were specifically trying to NOT be heavy, but more along the lines of trying to create an album that’s more about mood and vibe, and melody. Or at least strive for that. It took a while to sort out exactly what that was, but we got there, eventually.

Can you give me a few antidotes/stories on some of the songs (musically, lyrically) – “In The End”, “Gods of Sometimes” (dig the guitar riff, reminds me of a Genesis song…), “Hand On the Hide” (a very quiet psych feel to this), “Watching For Satellites” … any that stand out for you guys(?) 

Andrew:

“In The End” came about really fast. We knew it was a pretty catchy song from the get go. Then Brad put bass on the song and it was like, another level up. Then we luckily got J Mascis to add a guitar solo at the end of the song, and it was exactly what the song needed. 

“Stilted Low” seems to be Brad and my favorite song on the album. It’s a slow burner but gets to these really nice moments. We were graced with Joel Robinow’s (Once and Future Band) piano and bkg vocals on this one, which was a total treat. Check out this band if you don’t know them!

“Watching For Satellites” features another guest that we were extremely stoked to have. Steven Drozd from The Flaming Lips blessed us with all the keyboards we could ask for. We sent him a rough sketch of the song and he sent back a zillion keyboard options to pick from. Really cool of him. We were extremely stoked.

Did you have much input in the album cover art, as far as ideas, and can you tell me a bit about it? 

Andrew: Our input was that we saw this really cool piece of art by Chad Yenney and bought it! It lended itself perfectly to a cover. Chad’s a really talented artist who does these layered photo pieces that are just really cool visually. He also did the video for Gods Of Sometimes and the rest of the layout for the album art. Brad liked the moon theme so he did direct Chad on the back cover concept and Chad did the rest. So no, we didn’t have much to do with the art other than recognizing Chad’s gnarly work and getting him involved.

You’re basically a duo, but the album includes a lot of guests. How did many of those guests involvement come about, and might you enlist many of them (or others) for live shows? 

Brad: A number of the guests I crossed paths with playing in my band Fu Manchu. Bob, the guitarist in Fu Manchu interviewed J Mascis for his playthisriff website and I in turn had contacted him about my guitar pedal company many years ago. Like the other guests on the album, they were lured in by promises of free fuzz pedals haha. I’ve known Steven Drozd since the 90’s. Mostly from me being a huge Flaming Lips fan and having friends in the music business in common with him. We were able to work with Joel Robinow because of our friend Eli who also plays in “Once And Future Band”. Eli also plays in a band named Drunkhorse with whom Fu Manchu has shared the stage with back in the day. We were blown away by the opportunity to collaborate with all of them. We’re still figuring out how we can play out live. Hopefully at some point the stars will align and we’ll be able to have one of them join us onstage!

What else do you guys have going on at this time (w/ other bands), and is there any songwriting or plans for a follow-up to the Gods of Sometimes album? 

Brad: Right now, Fu Manchu is wrapping up the writing part of our new record. Recording very soon. Me and Andrew have already gotten together and started laying the groundwork for a new Gods Of Sometimes full length. 

Can you each drop us a few of your main musical influences, as well as a ‘top 10’ list of fave albums from your youth? 

Andrew: Pretty standard stuff for me, in no particular order:

– Artists – Beatles, Bread, Floyd, Neil Young, Bowie, Zeppelin, Sabbath, Lips, War, Carpenters, Zombies, ELO, Supertramp, Beethoven.

– Albums – Sgt Peppers, Revolver, Meddle, Harvest, Soft Bulletin, Physical Graffiti, Paranoid, Breakfast in America, Odessey and Oracle

Brad: As far as influences that make their way into Gods Of Sometimes I would say: Beatles, Pink Floyd, Flaming Lips, Neil Young, Eagles, Led Zeppelin, Steely Dan, Crosby Stills Nash, Jimi Hendrix

Albums that made a big impact on me…

Zaireeka (Flaming Lips), Electric Ladyland (Hendrix), Vol 4 (Sabbath), Abbey Road (Beatles), After The Goldrush (Neil Young), Desperado (Eagles), Gluey Porch Treatments (The Melvins) 

LINKS:

https://linktr.ee/godsofsometimes

https://godsofsometimes.bandcamp.com/album/gods-of-sometimes

Album Review: Gods Of Sometimes – Gods Of Sometimes (Falling Dome Records)

https://www.audacy.com/podcast/the-hook-rocks-b6a02/episodes/new-music-spotlight-gods-of-sometimes-6f4c0

GODS OF SOMETIMES – Gods Of Sometimes

https://www.instagram.com/godsofsometimes/?hl=en

ROZARIO release 2nd track from upcoming debut

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Norwegian metal band ROZARIO (name from singer David Rozario) have issued the anthem “Heavy Metal Rider”. It’s the 2nd single & video from their debut album – To The Gods We Swear, coming out on October 20. So far – 2 great singles; killer riffs, big guitar and big choruses.. check these guys out. Looking forward to the album. Produced & mixed by Trond Holter. *Check out the video below with bio and lyrics in the description, and the links below.

LINKS:

https://www.facebook.com/rozarioband https://www.instagram.com/rozarioband https://www.rozarioofficial.com

ERJA LYYTINEN releases cover of Henrdix’ classic from Live album

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Finland’s Erja Lyytinen has released a new single from her upcoming live album – Diamonds On The Road-Live 2023. The track is a awesome version of the Hendrix classic “Crosstown Traffic”. To check it out > STREAM SINGLE , or check out the new video!

DIAMONDS ON THE ROAD – LIVE 2023 TO BE RELEASED 6TH OCTOBER 2023

AVAILABLE ON DOUBLE CD, VINYL & DIGITAL
PRE-ORDER THE ALBUM

DIAMONDS ON THE ROAD – NOVEMBER 2023 UK TOUR
TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM: ERJALYYTINEN.COM/TOUR

photo: Elsa Wellamo

FOGHAT to release new studio album in November

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Legendary and multi-Platinum rockers FOGHAT will be releasing their long-awaited 17th studio album, ‘Sonic Mojo’—their first in seven years—later this year on the band’s label, Foghat Records, which is distributed by Select-O-Hits (part of the Sun Records family).

The album’s first single, “Drivin’ On” (co-written by the late Kim Simmonds from Savoy Brown), is now available for pre-saves at Foghat.lnk.to/DrivinOnNE

Watch the video teaser for “Drivein’ On” on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fyM0hdKIS8

In addition to three brand new songs written by band–founding member/drummer Roger Earl, guitarist/engineer/co-producer Bryan Bassett, singer/bassist Rodney O’Quinn, singer/guitarist Scott Holt—three other songs were co-written by Kim Simmonds, the man who gave Roger his first break back in 1967 as a member of Savoy Brown. Sadly, shortly after writing these songs, Kim passed away.

The upcoming release sees FOGHAT tip their hat to great artists that came before them, with songs on the album written by Willie Dixon, B.B. King, and Chuck Berry, as well as giving plenty of winks and nods from the current lineup.

Formed in 1971 when Lonesome Dave Peverett and Roger Earl left the British blues-rock band, Savoy Brown, FOGHAT has earned eight Gold records, one Platinum record and one double-Platinum record.  They continue to release new music every few years, and they’ve never stopped touring and recording although there have been several ups and downs and changes over the years. They sadly lost Lonesome Dave Peverett in 2000, Rod Price in 2005, and Craig MacGregor in 2018, but Roger Earl keeps banging and kicking to keep FOGHAT’s musical legacy going. It’s about the Music!

LINKS:

https://foghat.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Foghat

http://www.twitter.com/Foghat

Story Behind the Album Cover – WINGS OF STEEL, with Spencer Caligiuri

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California artist Spencer Caligiuri has created the artwork for Wings Of Steel’s debut EP as well as their fist full album Gates Of Twilight, released earlier this year. Both covers are fantastic and give the band a theme and cool logo from cover to cover. In this episode of Story Behind The Album Cover, Spencer Caligiuri details his art & early days, as well as a few of his favorite album covers, And his creating and work on the Wings Of Steel covers. WOS are fairly new hard-rock / metal band from LA, who will play big ’80s influenced rock, for fans of Whitesnake, Dokken, Michael Schenker Group, Great White, and numerous others. Check them out! For more on Spencer Caligiuri’s work, check out the links at the end, You can find a review and interview on Wings Of Steel elsewhere at this site.

What is your art background, and have you done any other album covers or artwork for bands? 

Going back into the past, I’ve been an artist of some sort for as long as I can remember. I started by drawing of course. Doodling animals as a child, trying to copy exactly as they looked, encouraged by my mom, aunts and grandmother. My grandma was a landscape oil painter. I think seeing her paintings hanging around the house was something that made painting feel within reach, and not just something produced by the great masters. I continued this for all of childhood through highschool. I studied portrait and figure drawing late high school at a local art school before doing a brief, unsuccessful attempt at the Art Institute of CA for graphic/animation. This was stunted by my overwhelming urge to choose partying and drugs over getting serious about my future. But I got back on my feet, albeit taking me multiple years of falling on my face, and got very into writing and oil painting in 2009. I gravitated toward anything with water, and the weirder and more psychedelic the better. Painting was all I cared about until l found tattooing which is a long story in itself. But that is my life now. For the last 10 years I tattoo 5 days a week so most of my extracurricular artistic passions have taken a back seat.

I’ve done a few album covers. Buffalo Trance is an incredibly talented 3 piece progressive rock band from Ventura, CA.  I grew up with these guys and they’ve been killing their respective instruments since we were in early high school.  The other cover is a 36” X 36” physical oil painting I did for a San Diego reggae band called Burning Wave.

How did you get connected/involved with Wings Of Steel? 

I started working with WOS through an email they sent me inquiring my help bringing their EP cover to life. I was instantly intrigued. these dudes knew exactly what they wanted and as soon as they sent me their demo I was fucking blown away. We instantly set up a meeting at the tattoo shop and we’re off and running. I really couldn’t believe two young musicians in their mid/early 20’s were writing music like this. The first track I heard was their self titled track “wings of steel.” As soon as I heard Parker’s guitar sound I knew I was in. if that wasn’t enough, Leo’s vocals and lyrics hit and I was instantly a fan, determined to be part of what they were channeling. 

Can you tell me about the design for their new album — what inspired it, did anyone in the band offer ideas, etc..

Their new album “Gates of Twilight” was definitely riffing on the concept of the EP. the two stallions which would seem to be a recurring fixture of their image and representation of Leo and Parker. The dark and light, for sure present in their opposing dark and light hair. At least this is my interpretation. Leo and Parker both knew exactly what they wanted to see in this and were super clear on their thought process for it. I tried to bring what I had from the EP into this, yet incorporating the Gates of Twilight, represented by a towering staircase flanked by columns, and silhouetted by the heavens. I thought the standard wrought iron gate has been done so many times and might get lost in the background noise.  There’s Some darker tones in this album as well, reflected in many of Leo’s lyrics and song titles, hence the apocalyptic landscape of collapse, fire, and decay. But still punctuated by the contrast of the ever-prevailing light. A true heaven and hell landscape and motif that will never die. 

Did you hear the Wings Of Steel music beforehand, and did that have a part in the cover design? 

When I started the concept for their EP they sent me their demo which I blasted constantly while drawing for that one. The same went for the full length. this time even more fueled after seeing them deliver such a powerful live performance. Their first ever as Wings of Steel.  It absolutely drove my hand to bring the same fever, melodies and aggression their music does. 

Can you tell me a few of your own favorite albums and album covers? bands and album artists you liked? (maybe a short list of each) 

Oh boy, this is a tough one. A tough question for anyone who loves music especially with so much easily at our fingertips now. 

Let’s start with Tool. One of the first bands that helped me discover music in my formative years of the mid/early 90’s. Still all of them making my list of favorite albums and covers to this day.  

Both of these albums have a completely interactive covers or jewel cases. Aenima was like a hologram when you moved it the eyeballs would waver in and out. 

The Lateralus cover was composed of like 6 clear pages that you could scroll through to see the individual layers, that when it was fully closed you could see the full image here. 

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard: Nonagon Infinity, All them Witches: Baker’s Dozen

Any other album covers or projects you’re currently working on and links you’d like to share? 

I am a full time Tattooer and oil painter. You can find Me on Instagram at @artofspencer @artofspencerfinearts and artofspencer.com

DOKKEN to release new studio album in October

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A new Dokken album coming, will be the band’s first in over 10 years. The first single is out, and it sounds good. Don Dokken has gone though a number of health issues, and there’s been many comments about his voice over the last several years, but he sounds fine on “Fugitive”. The guy’s not in his 20s or 30s, but still has that recognizable voice here. Longtime bandmate Jon Levin does an outstanding job on this one. A memorable chorus, big solo, looking forward to hearing the rest of the album. Dokken and Levin are joined by longtime drummer BJ Zampa, and bassist Chris McCarvill (both ex House of Lords). Heaven Comes Down will be available on blue vinyl, CD, and cassette HERE. *For more info check out the new video for “Fugitive” , and read the bio/press info in the details.

Track Listing:

Fugitive

Gypsy

Is It Me Or You?

Just Like A Rose

I’ll Never Give Up

Saving Grace

Over The Mountain

I Remember

Lost In You

Santa Fe

Don Dokken – Vocals / Jon Levin- Guitar/ Chris McCarvill- bass/ BJ Zampa- drums. +Bill Palmer: acoustic guitar on ‘Santa Fe’. Mark Boals: special guest (background vocals).

Dokken Upcoming Dates:

Saturday 19 August – Shoshone Bannock Casino Hotel – Chubbuck, ID

Wednesday 20 September – The Big E – West Springfield, MA

Saturday 14 October – RCU Theatre – Eau Claire, WI

Saturday 21 October – The Piazza – Aurora, IL

Saturday 11 November – Piere’s – Fort Wayne IN, 

Friday 17 November – Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino – Las Vegas, NV

Saturday 18 November -Whisky A Go Go – West Hollywood, CA

LINKS:

https://www.dokken.net/
https://www.facebook.com/DokkenOfficial
https://www.youtube.com/DokkenOfficial
https://www.twitter.com/Dokken
https://www.instagram.com/dokken_official

http://sl-music.net/en/

https://blabbermouth.net/news/don-dokken-is-very-proud-of-upcoming-dokken-album-heaven-comes-down

CONEY HATCH – Postcard from Germany (a review)

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Recorded in 2018, Postcard From Germany was kept in the can for a few years, and is being released this week. It follows the recording & release of Live At The El Mocambo (2020/21). Postcard From Germany was recorded at the HEAT Festival, in Ludwigsburg, consisting of 13 songs. BUT, a few interesting things that make this a ‘must have’ for Coney fans. First, the set-list does differ from the El Mocambo show, with an emphasis on the band’s 3rd album Friction. That album was a big hit over there, so this set includes 5 cuts from it. The show sounds energetic, and the Friction tunes (with Dave Ketchum on drums, who wasn’t on that album), as well as with then-new guitarist Sean Kelly, and minus the keyboards(!) they rock a bit more (IMO). The band’s other albums are all represented, though there’s the glaring omission of “Hey Operator” – which was not performed that night (for whatever reason, really!?). The band gets a nice intro in German (their first time in Germany), and seem to have enjoyed themselves. But this album has the added bonus of including 2 new studio tracks, the first Coney Hatch tunes to feature Sean Kelly, and finished around the time of the El Mocambo show in 2020. “It’s About A Girl” has already been released as a (digital) single and video, a fun pop-rocker from Carl Dixon, with a catchy chorus; a song that could’ve been a major hit … in another time. The other new track features Andy Curran on vocals, “Heaven’s On The Other Side” is a heavier rock tune, the intro reminds me of “Boys Club” (from CH Four), lots of cool guitar throughout this; old school Coney fans will dig this one!

*Find this on Amazon or get the limited signed copies from Cleopatra > https://cleorecs.com/store/shop/coney-hatch-postcard-from-germany-cd/

*There is an Album Release bash/show for Postcard From Germany September 22 at the El Mocambo

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Story Behind The Album Cover – RAVEN’s All Hell’s Breaking Loose, with Andrej Bartulović

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In this latest post of Story Behind The Album Cover, artist Andrej Bartulović (All Things Rotten) discusses the cover art for the brand new RAVEN album All Hell’s Breaking Loose. Andrej has done numerous album covers for the likes of Mortis, Nocturnal Breed, and the latest from Alcatrazz! Enjoy the read, and check out the links below for more on Andrej Bartulović’s work.


First, can you give me a bit of background on yourself, how you got into art (different media’s) and in particular, album art? 

I got into art while I was practically a kid. Got more involved into band stuff in high school and started working for bands around 2000. – the great time of MySpace. Awesome times!

Do you have favorite artists, and particular rock album artists, any favorite album covers (by other artists) from your youth? 

Always loved Ed Repka, we all grew up with his covers. But artists I admired were regular metal fanboy list artists, starting with Giger then Cappullo. Grew up with Italian comics, not American. Dylan Dog was my fave comic and for many years Corrado Roi was my fave artist back then. Today I worship Riccardo Federici, an absolute beast and God (for me at least).

You’ve done the latest Raven album (did you happen to do the previous one?)  Can you tell me a bit about your connection to the band? 

If you are referring to “Metal City” as the previous one, then no. I didn’t do that. I did their “Leave ’em Bleeding” EP. I started working for the band years before on some shirts. I think Mike Heller just posted on Facebook that he needed artsy/graphic guy and I answered. He checked  my page and I think that’s how it all started, that was years before. Working with Mike since. We toss ideas around, I do sketches, brothers are deciding is it a go or no. They’re all cool guys. I’m honored for a chance to work with them.

What inspired the whole idea and drawing for the All Hell’s Breaking Loose cover? Were there ideas put forth from the band or drawn from the music? 

I think the idea came from the album directly, it’s actually all hell’s breaking loose on that record. It’s mayhem of an album (in a good way). Guys wanted madness, monsters, basically Metal City on steroids on steroids on steroids (yes, I wrote that 3 times haha).

All Hell’s Breaking Loose – back cover
compilation release from 2022

Can you detail how you created the artwork for AHBL – techniques, materials,… It is a very detailed piece. Excellent 

Thank you for your kind words, appreciated! It was hand drawn on tablet, colored and textured too. There were many changes concerning poses and faces, kinda tricky to pull those out. I used reference photos, of course. Monsters were the easy part haha. Also drew the logo by hand to fit the aesthetics of the cover and get more comic book feel. And yes, would use this opportunity (thank you again) to say loud and not so proud – bass guitar has 2 extra tuning machines. It’s a honest mistake we’ve all overseen. Super weird! But we were busy adding all those laser spiders.  So yeah, shit does happen but I think it doesn’t ruin anything, just adding bit of charm. 

Anything else you can tell about this cover, and how well it turned out? 

The answer is below the previous answer, basically. But I’m happy how it turned out, guys love it and people seem to dig it too. So it’s win-win-win.

You’ve done a number of other covers, notably the last 2 Alcatrazz albums. What are some of your favorite covers you designed, with a line or 2 about them? 

Yes, I did the last 2 Alcatrazz covers, gotta thanks to Giles (for the opportunity and trust) and Silver Lining Music for patience. Some of my faves? Bah, I always think the last thing is the best thing. I’m super critical about stuff I do so I really can’t decide about faves. I like the last Nocturnal Breed stuff I did.

What sort of music do you listen to? And any favorite tracks from the new Raven album?

At this exact moment as I write this I have Dissection playing through the speakers. It’s usually death and black metal, but I also love Arjen Lucassen stuff too… weird heavy stuff like Lost Horizon, Laibach, EMF, ABBA…hahah. Last few years I’m mad about video game soundtracks… nostalgia all the way.
My fave Raven track from the new album would proly be “The Far Side”, but the whole album is absolute batshit crazy and young bands should take some notes.

What other projects are you working on (music related or otherwise)? 

Just finished some book cover illustrations; but generally it’s more or less about music – shirt designs, banners, whatever the band needs. But whenever someone needs any art done I’m around, like a sleazy weirdo hiding in the bushes.

LINKS:

https://www.facebook.com/AllThingsRottenOfficial

https://www.instagram.com/maggotmeister79/?hl=en

https://www.discogs.com/artist/3746421-Andrej-Bartulovic

MOUNT MARY to release Diamonds Of A Fool

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Finnish hard/classic/blues rock band MOUNT MARY has a new single out – ”Color of My Tear” (see new lyric video below), from their upcoming 2nd album Diamonds of a Fool (to be released Aug18th). The band has a very ’70s feel, with big riffs, and strong melodies. Well produced guitar heavy songs, which should appeal to fans of Led Zeppelin, Cactus, Mountain (hey, Corky Laing guests on 3 tracks here!), as well as modern day bands like Rival Sons, Dirty Honey, and The Damn Truth. Maria Hanninen’s vocals remind me (at times) of Sass Jordan. A solid album of 9 rockin’ songs, that doesn’t lighten up much, with fave picks being “Diamonds Of A Fool”, “Tohu Bohu” (I like the Hammond organ here), and “Heart’s Astray”. *For more info, credits, and links – see below!

MM released their critically acclaimed self-titled debut 2021.
With their new album “Diamonds of a Fool” Mount Mary continues rockin’ in the atmosphere of 70’s hard rock.

The band  offers “healing organic rasp, unrestrainedly.”
“Diamonds of a Fool” will be released AUg18th,2023, via Emsalö Music

Members of Mount Mary have worked together with many international artists including Ken Hensley, Corky Laing, Billy Cobham, Hanoi Rocks, Michael Monroe , Bob Margolin, Franz Ferdinand, Johnny Bolin, Conny Bloom, Wigwam, Kingston Wall, Dave Lindholm….just to mention a few

Arranged and produced by Mount Mary
Recorded, mixed, mastered by Petri Majuri

Maria Hänninen – vocals, guitar
Petri Majuri – guitar
Jukka Jylli – bass
Otto Haapanen – drums

*Special guests :
-Corky Laing (Mountain, West, Bruce & Laing)
-Remu Aaltonen (Hurriganes)
-Per Wiberg ( Kamchatka, Opeth, Spiritual Beggars, Candlemass)
-Mother Joonas

To Order: Diamonds Of A Fool:

LP : http://äx.fi/P846872

CD: http://äx.fi/P846874

LINKS:

https://www.facebook.com/mountmaryband

https://mountmary.bandcamp.com/

https://linktr.ee/mountmary

CCR Tribute album coming from Ripple Music.

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US Heavy rock label Ripple Music is releasing a massive CCR tribute set. Check out the first single from it below. ‘Bone Church’ has done an awesome heavy and up to date rendition of the classic “Fortunate Son”, with a fitting video to go with (see it below!). This thing will include over 30 covers. Love the artwork!

Ripple Music announces a December release for their Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute album “Burn on the Bayou”, featuring 32 bands of the Californian heavy label’s roster. Listen to the first single with a rocking rendition of “Fortunate Son” by US stoner metallers Bone Church now!  

Set for a December 3rd release, “Burn on the Bayou: A Heavy Underground Tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival” will be released in 3xLP format for a total of 29 songs and 3 bonus tracks. The album features covers by Ripple Music bands JPT Scare Band, War Cloud, KIND, Great Electric Quest, High Priestess, Kabbalah, Stonebirds, Thunder Horse, Void Vator, Cities of Mars, Kyle Shutt (The Sword) and many more.

About the compilation, Ripple Music label founder Todd Severin says: “I chose Creedence Clearwater Revival for our first compilation because I wanted to do something different. I didn’t want to do Sabbath, Lizzy or such because bands have such reverence for them that they would turn in their best take on Sabbath or Lizzy.  I wanted a band with amazing songs, that the bands could make their own, and boy did they.  Plus Creedence Clearwater Revival is rooted in the sludge of the swamp, an aesthetic that plays well to stoner/doom bands. And to really bring out the swamp in the songs, the whole project was mastered by Kent Stump of the legendary swamp rockers Wo Fat.”

Bone Church guitarist Dan Sefcik adds: “As soon as Todd asked who would be interested in a CCR tribute record we jumped on it and immediately said we’d do “Fortunate Son.” Not only is it one of my favorite songs of all time, but the message is as poignant and powerful as it’s ever been. The corrupt political and corporate “elite” deceiving the masses, forcing them to give their lives in furtherance of their twisted agenda, with no regard for humanity. We see it repeated over and over again and it’s as relevant now as ever. We recorded the song on June 28th, 2021 at Dirt Floor Studios here in CT. We wanted to stay true to the original track, because frankly it’s perfect, but we also wanted to expand on it. That’s why we wrote a second piece that continues the story and further focuses on the soldiers who were thrown into the hell that is war. Most importantly we’d like to dedicate the song to all the soldiers and their families who sacrificed their bodies and minds. You will not be forgotten.”

“Burn on the Bayou: A Heavy Underground Tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival” was compiled and produced by Todd Severin. Mastered by Kent Stump at Clear Clear Sound, Dallas, Texas. The artwork was illustrated by Cody Kuehl, with layout by Mack Aceves and gatefold art by Joe Mruk at Red Buffalo Illustration.

BONE CHURCH links

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RIPPLE MUSIC links
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