Although we've have had this for sale for a while now, the official 'shop' release was today.
The album has garnered some delightful reviews so far:
Times Online 'Track of the Day':
'The Let Down'
New Noise:
"This is weird. This is odd. This is strange. And not that fake kind of wacky or just a little bit unusual either, but totally balls-out batshit insane. There are so many ideas splurging out across this record!"
Organ Magazine:
"We've been waiting for this one to drop though and we're pleased to say they haven't let us down.
This just might be the British metal album of the year. Oh yes, that good, a therapeutic scrape across your mind that'll trip you up and skin you knees."
Decibel Magazine:
"'My Name is Egg' and 'Kerosene' will make you the Fred Astaire of the pit!"
Sonic Minefield:
"Chickenhawk's self titled album is one monstrous slab of brutality filled to the brim with ideas."
Die Shellsuit:
"This album probably isn't for everyone because, frankly, you're probably not good enough to appreciate it."
Get involved, this represents 3 years work.
Available from Hmv, Zavvi, Amazon, your local indie and from us or the band.
Future Chickenhawk live ventures are as follows:
November
22nd - Dog and Partridge, Bolton
28th - Rockbar, Doncaster
29th - Redhouse, Sheffield (Album Release Party)
29th - RCP, Leeds (Subculture Alldayer)
December
12th - Brudenell Social, Leeds
January
9th - Escobar, Wakefield
10th - Descent, York (All Dayer)
30th - Royal Park, Leeds (w/ Take A Worm For A Walk Week and Lavotchkin)
31st - TBC, Norwich
March
1st - The Old Angel, Nottingham (Rottingham Weekender)
Monday, 17 November 2008
Sunday, 14 September 2008
Vantage
Analysis Of Bison Kills' debut mini-album, entitled 'Vantage' is out now. This release has been a long time coming for all involved - us, the band and most importantly those waiting to hear the new sounds by a loved underground sludge/doom act formerly known as Tear Gas & Plate Glass.
With 'Vantage' the duo of brothers - Matthew and Nathan Dick - have once again worked with Dutch jazz/death-metal/technically amazing drummer Andries v.d Boom. They expanded their line-up further on 'Vantage' with Scott Tyrrell playing bass. Their sound has progressed, retaining their heavy roots of classic doom and sludge but incorporating other sounds and experimentation to fashion a four-track, plus 30 minute adventure in sound. Some will note more technical guitar and more delicate, subtle phrasing and crescendo in their music. All in all, 'Vantage' is a highly mature and developed work.
Some reviewers have chosen to place it in the seemingly undefinable ever-growing 'post-metal' genre tag game, comparing it to ISIS, Pelican, Tool, Shora and many others. It IS these things, but so much more. New sounds and layers seep through to make 'Vantage' undefinable.
Artwork was done by underground comic legend Danica Novgorodoff. 'Vantage' was mastered by SD favourite and friend at the moment, Nick Zampiello (ISIS, Mare, Knut). Packaged in a gorgeous CD gatefold wallet. Get this quick!
Sunday, 31 August 2008
The Man Closing Up
Ehnahre's debut album 'The Man Closing Up' is available now from our shop! Featuring ex-members of Kayo Dot, Biolich and forcefedglass (members of which went on to form Converge), the album is one piece split into five tracks spanning forty-five astonishing minutes.
Legendary vocalist Jonah Jenkins of Rawradarwar and Only Living Witness lends his vocal talents to a guest appearance in 'Part II'. Similarly celebrated producer Nick Zampiello (ISIS, Pelican, Mare, etc) mastered the record. Other ex-members of Kayo Dot also appear throughout 'The Man Closing Up'.
Combining death, doom, sludge, orchestration and pure improvisation, Ehnahre usher in a new era of what it means to be heavy. A crescendo of unique musical ability, the album is already gaining rave reviews and the band can already celebrate a rabid fanbase. Ehnahre's debut album is a punishing yet rewarding attack on the eardrums. The band will be touring extensively worldwide in support of the album over the latter stages of 2008 and throughout 2009.
Monday, 7 April 2008
Updates all round!
CHICKENHAWK - We're afraid we've encountered delays with the Chickenhawk album, this is due to our usual manufacturers closing. A new manufacturing company has risen from it's ashes, and due to the great service we've always received from them, we are sticking with them. Things are being sorted and will resume normal service in no time! We apologise for the delays, but it will be worth it!
FALL OF EFRAFA - Have been playing some dates in Europe! hopefully some of you managed to catch them in Denmark, Germany and Sweden this week. For UK peeps they will be playing with the awesome Attack! Vipers! and Plague Sermon in London on the 14th and Brighton on the 21st April. I'll be at the London show.. say hi! Thanks to everyone who has already ordered the Owsla and Elil CDs/repress, we will post news on progress as we get it!
KONGH - Are playing this years Roadburn festival alongside Cult of Luna, Isis, Celtic Frost, Year of No Light etc.. According to the Roadburn website they will be in the Small Hall at about 00:45 Saturday night/Sunday Morning... if you'll be there, don't miss them!
AMENRA - Have announced a large tour in May covering the US and Europe, including two UK dates. We're excited! full listings available on their myspace.
FLATLANDS & MONTANA - Cheers to everyone that went along to one of the Flatlands/Montana shows! We hope you enjoyed both bands as much as we do.. keep checking back for more info on upcoming albums from both.
till next time...
xxx
FALL OF EFRAFA - Have been playing some dates in Europe! hopefully some of you managed to catch them in Denmark, Germany and Sweden this week. For UK peeps they will be playing with the awesome Attack! Vipers! and Plague Sermon in London on the 14th and Brighton on the 21st April. I'll be at the London show.. say hi! Thanks to everyone who has already ordered the Owsla and Elil CDs/repress, we will post news on progress as we get it!
KONGH - Are playing this years Roadburn festival alongside Cult of Luna, Isis, Celtic Frost, Year of No Light etc.. According to the Roadburn website they will be in the Small Hall at about 00:45 Saturday night/Sunday Morning... if you'll be there, don't miss them!
AMENRA - Have announced a large tour in May covering the US and Europe, including two UK dates. We're excited! full listings available on their myspace.
FLATLANDS & MONTANA - Cheers to everyone that went along to one of the Flatlands/Montana shows! We hope you enjoyed both bands as much as we do.. keep checking back for more info on upcoming albums from both.
till next time...
xxx
Monday, 17 March 2008
FALL OF EFRAFA - Owsla and Elil
Finally we are filling the gaps in 'The Warren of Snares' story so far..
Elil has been available on vinyl on SD since November, and received stunning feedback. We are now re-pressing it on CD (you may remember we stopped selling the first press as it was poor quality packaging) for those of you who are either completists or unlucky enough not to own a record player!
[this isn’t post-rock, post-metal, post-hardcore, or even progressive metal. It is a grandiose tale of mankind’s most pitiful disease, told through tormenting sounds of raw intensity and aggression - Sonicfrontiers]
We are also re-pressing Owsla on both CD and LP format, as we know that many people missed it the first time around! The CD version also includes the bonus track 'No Longer Human' which originally featured on the split LP with Down To Agony. The LP version is on brown heavyweight vinyl..
Elil has been available on vinyl on SD since November, and received stunning feedback. We are now re-pressing it on CD (you may remember we stopped selling the first press as it was poor quality packaging) for those of you who are either completists or unlucky enough not to own a record player!
[this isn’t post-rock, post-metal, post-hardcore, or even progressive metal. It is a grandiose tale of mankind’s most pitiful disease, told through tormenting sounds of raw intensity and aggression - Sonicfrontiers]
We are also re-pressing Owsla on both CD and LP format, as we know that many people missed it the first time around! The CD version also includes the bonus track 'No Longer Human' which originally featured on the split LP with Down To Agony. The LP version is on brown heavyweight vinyl..
Friday, 14 March 2008
SD in Decibel Magazine
So, the lovely guys in So Is The Tongue have managed to scan us a copy of the elusive SD feature in Decibel magazine!
Here's what they had to say, complete with American grammar and two-word sentences...
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The UK's Sound Devastation Records specializes in bands that I've never heard of. Which is good. I like new things. Just the other day i tried some of Ciao Bella's natural mint chocolate chip gelato for the first time. Hated It! Bring back fake mint! who wants their ice cream to taste like a herb garden? In the UK they pronounce the h in the word herb. In the states you dont want to be known as a herb. Oh no, you don't! Did i mention that Throw Stephanie in the Incinerator are on Sound Devastation? Never heard of them. But they could be the next Brit thing, so let's test the waters. - SCOTT SEWARD
KIDS WITH GUNS FOR HANDS - Your Daughters are Divine
These dudes are from Australia, but they have that US spazzcore/mathcore thing down, my homies. All the way down to the wacky band name and EP title. Random for the sake of randomness. I like this alot. Great guitar tones. Not abstractly math-y or anything. The band can play their butts off. They Zig. They Zag. They lurk on myspace to see if anyone has heard of them yet. I have. I have!
SONS OF ALPHA CENTAURI - Sons of Alpha Centauri
Sons of Alpha Centauri are from the Thames Gateway Swale area. No shit. Thats where I have my suits tailored. The Sons have manifesto-like ideas and have been 'anti-profit' since 2001. Which is fine, but do they have any chance of making a profit? Why yes, they do! They ain't bad at all. Their clean and modern instrumental riff/stoner rock is a cool breeze indeed. Remember the Fucking Champs? Sadly, I do, too. Well, you can forget all about them now. This is some brainy rocking stuff.
ZONDERHOOF - Zonderhoof
Europe's Zonderhoof live in Wales, recorded this album in Norway and sound like they are from Seattle. Or somewhere like Seattle. Wherever post-rock Melvins worshippers come from nowadays. [missing bit] ..you'll like it. No, I know you, you'll really like it. All instrumental too. Yay! We just know your guitarist wants to sing a little, but dont back down; we all know he blows! Great gangsta doom song title too with 'All your witches and bitches'. Onward, Zonderhoof!
THE PIRATE SHIP QUINTET - The Pirate Ship Quintet
This EP made some year-end prog/post-rock best-of lists, but, sadly, it's where I get off the boat. I dig Sound Devastation's roster of post-everything American-influenced heavy stuff bands, but the PSQ's crescendo-rock a la Godspeed, Mogwai, Mono does absolutely nothing for me. Its a carbon copy of a carbon copy. But hey, if you love those three bands beyond reason, you might love this band as well.
THE CLAUBERG OPERA - New Folk Devils
THIS is more my speed. Quirky, creative, progressive, weird, challenging and just downright cool, The Clauberg Opera are addicted to all kinds of strange noises and sounds and they are a treat to follow from song to song. And i never really know where I or they are going. The wobbly bass, the dubby drums, the impossibly wasted slash of guitar and feedback - this is post-post-punk metal for a new era. Its a keeper. [missing bit]
Here's what they had to say, complete with American grammar and two-word sentences...
--------------------
The UK's Sound Devastation Records specializes in bands that I've never heard of. Which is good. I like new things. Just the other day i tried some of Ciao Bella's natural mint chocolate chip gelato for the first time. Hated It! Bring back fake mint! who wants their ice cream to taste like a herb garden? In the UK they pronounce the h in the word herb. In the states you dont want to be known as a herb. Oh no, you don't! Did i mention that Throw Stephanie in the Incinerator are on Sound Devastation? Never heard of them. But they could be the next Brit thing, so let's test the waters. - SCOTT SEWARD
KIDS WITH GUNS FOR HANDS - Your Daughters are Divine
These dudes are from Australia, but they have that US spazzcore/mathcore thing down, my homies. All the way down to the wacky band name and EP title. Random for the sake of randomness. I like this alot. Great guitar tones. Not abstractly math-y or anything. The band can play their butts off. They Zig. They Zag. They lurk on myspace to see if anyone has heard of them yet. I have. I have!
SONS OF ALPHA CENTAURI - Sons of Alpha Centauri
Sons of Alpha Centauri are from the Thames Gateway Swale area. No shit. Thats where I have my suits tailored. The Sons have manifesto-like ideas and have been 'anti-profit' since 2001. Which is fine, but do they have any chance of making a profit? Why yes, they do! They ain't bad at all. Their clean and modern instrumental riff/stoner rock is a cool breeze indeed. Remember the Fucking Champs? Sadly, I do, too. Well, you can forget all about them now. This is some brainy rocking stuff.
ZONDERHOOF - Zonderhoof
Europe's Zonderhoof live in Wales, recorded this album in Norway and sound like they are from Seattle. Or somewhere like Seattle. Wherever post-rock Melvins worshippers come from nowadays. [missing bit] ..you'll like it. No, I know you, you'll really like it. All instrumental too. Yay! We just know your guitarist wants to sing a little, but dont back down; we all know he blows! Great gangsta doom song title too with 'All your witches and bitches'. Onward, Zonderhoof!
THE PIRATE SHIP QUINTET - The Pirate Ship Quintet
This EP made some year-end prog/post-rock best-of lists, but, sadly, it's where I get off the boat. I dig Sound Devastation's roster of post-everything American-influenced heavy stuff bands, but the PSQ's crescendo-rock a la Godspeed, Mogwai, Mono does absolutely nothing for me. Its a carbon copy of a carbon copy. But hey, if you love those three bands beyond reason, you might love this band as well.
THE CLAUBERG OPERA - New Folk Devils
THIS is more my speed. Quirky, creative, progressive, weird, challenging and just downright cool, The Clauberg Opera are addicted to all kinds of strange noises and sounds and they are a treat to follow from song to song. And i never really know where I or they are going. The wobbly bass, the dubby drums, the impossibly wasted slash of guitar and feedback - this is post-post-punk metal for a new era. Its a keeper. [missing bit]
Tuesday, 11 March 2008
Aotea's brand new EP!
Aotea's second recording.. spazz-jazz-grind-pop at its best! This EP is even more chaotic than the highly loved (and hated) 2005 debut Apocalypse in Transmetropolita. Enjoy with cake and tea.
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