During a recent interview with Metal Nation, Down’s Kirk Windstein offered another update on the band’s new album. According to him, the group are “hoping to have a release by October.”
Windstein said the following:
“It’s done. It’s been recorded. The process of trying to find… ‘Cause we kind of self-produced it, so it’s not that we’re looking for a producer. The work is done. We just need to find the right person to mix it properly. So that’s what we’re looking at right now. But we’re hoping to have a release by October or something, I would think.”
He also discussed the songwriting process:
“It’s been amazing. It really clicked — when we started writing for this new record, it was like we were back in the ’90s or something, writing the ‘NOLA’ record [debut DOWN album]. It’s, like, everybody’s got ideas. One guy’s got a riff and then somebody’s got something that works with that riff. We also have a situation where Jimmy Bower, who plays guitar in EYEHATEGOD, he really started out as a drummer. I always joke with him — it’s not even a joke; it’s true — I’m, like, ‘Dude, you’re a way better drummer than you are a guitar player. But you’re perfect for EYEHATEGOD,’ which is the only band he plays [guitar] in. But Jimmy can write killer riffs. Our bass player Pat does. And the thing a lot of people don’t know is how much Phil Anselmo is such a great songwriter and arranger, really, but he’s a great riff writer. And I think three of the 10 songs on the record are pretty much his songs; every part is his. And we’re, like, ‘This is great.’ We add a little something to it here and there.”
[via Blabbermouth]
Turnstile’s Brendan Yates is featured on a new American Football song titled “No Feeling.” A video for the track can be found below. American Football’s new self-titled album will be released on May 1.
American Football’s Mike Kinsella commented:
“Brendan came into the studio to sing along to a ‘gang vocal’ call-and-response part I’d written for the chorus of ‘No Feeling.’ I had imagined his voice would be one of many voices scream-singing it, and was excited for it to be a sort of Easter Egg on the album. But after tracking the original parts, he asked if he could try a higher harmony that he was hearing.
As soon as he started singing it, all of our jaws dropped, and we all were looking at each other like ‘Oh shit! THAT’S the dude from Turnstile!’ His voice is so singular, and once he sang the part in his range, it was clear that the part now belonged to him and him alone…”
Directors Cady Buche and Travis Barron added:
“Our goal with music videos is to tell a story that captures what we think and feel while listening to the song. When we listened to ‘No Feeling‘ for the first time, we thought a lot about mysterious places like outer space and the bottom of the ocean—they’re beautiful and they also kind of freak you out.
The music also brought to mind the idea of going down with the ship or a sense of crushing inevitability. Then we thought, what if you flipped that? What if you opened on a sunken ship and that was the beginning? What if this sunken ship were a thriving habitat for ghosts who live there? What if something came along that jeopardized their beautiful afterlife?”
As previously reported, Poison drummer Rikki Rockett recently claimed the band scrapped their “Look What The Cat Dragged In” 40th anniversary tour after singer Bret Michaels requested six times the money of his bandmates. However, Michaels denied those claims and said that the trek would be happening next year. Now, during a new appearance on SiriusXM’s “Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk,” Michaels doubled down on the idea of a 2027 run.
Michaels said the following:
“We’re hoping for ’27, ’cause I know it’s a big question. I think — I really strongly think ’27, without going into details yet, is going to be a good reunion year for Poison. I think it’s gonna be awesome.”
He also addressed Rockett’s claims:
“Most people like the drama. I’m an anti-drama guy. I love the guys. I think ’27 is gonna be great. Rikki is my brother. And you’re allowed to agree and you’re allowed to disagree, but we’re gonna go out there and make it an incredible [tour], honestly. If ’27 all works out here … we’ll jump on the phone, get the whole band on there, or at least me and Rikki just talking it up and be able to lay out some dates and bring a great reunion tour. But I’m grateful for Poison and I love my brothers and and sisters in the BMB [Bret Michaels Band], and I don’t see any reason we can’t do both and make it great.”
[via Blabbermouth]
Nine Inch Nails and Boys Noize have announced a new collaborative album titled “Nine Inch Noize.” The effort will be released on April 17 and it can be pre-saved HERE. As previously reported, the two acts will also perform together at Coachella.
As previously reported, former Turnstile guitarist Brady Ebert was recently arrested on charges of attempted second degree murder and first degree assault after running a car into William Yates, the father of the group’s singer Brendan Yates. However, according to The Baltimore Banner, the musician is now claiming the incident was “self-defense.”
Police said Ebert was caught on surveillance footage at William’s home, honking and shouting obscenities. William appears to have tried to wave Ebert off, but he responded by swerving at him. As such, William threw a rock and hit his car.
Ebert then retaliated by striking William in the driveway. William, who suffered trauma to his legs, claims Ebert later returned, saying he “deserved it.” He also confirmed that Ebert has continued to cause issues following his firing from Turnstile.
Despite this, Ebert apparently told the district court commissioner that there is surveillance footage that contradicts the police’s assessment of the situation. He was quoted as saying: “I’m sorry, but this is pure self-defense. I was straight-up attacked.”
Ebert remains in custody without bail after being accused of “a clearly targeted attack” on William. He will return to court in May.
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