User:Chchcheckit/sandbox
https://web.archive.org/web/20010124143200/http://www.musicsbottomline.com/october/amen.htm
Nasiruddeen: "Our first rehearsal with [Karyn] was something I will never forget. She uses her voice like an instrument, and her performance is pure excess. She lay on the floor and her whole body produced an incredible spectrum of sound..." (metal hammer 1996)
Original text in German: "Unsere erste Probe mit ihr war etwas, das ich nie vergessen werde. Sie benutzt ihre Stimme wie ein instrument, und ihre performance ist der reine Exzess. Sie lag auf dem boden, und ihr ganzer Körper erzeugte ein unglaubiches Klangspectrum..."
Scrawl (the band)
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Scrawl | |
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| Origin | Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
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| Members | Marcy Mays Sue Harshe Jovan Karcic |
| Past members | Carolyn O'Leary Dana Marshall |
Scrawl is an American indie rock band from Columbus, Ohio. Guitarist and vocalist Marcy Mays and bassist and backing vocalist Sue Harshe have been the band's sole constant members. been a member since 1985. The band's have been recognized as an influence on (or at least a precursor to....) riot grrrl , although the band did not associate themselves with the term.
Scrawl released its debut album Plus, Also Too (1987), which earned the band a record deal with Rough Trade Records. The band released two album's with the label, He's Drunk (1988) and Smallmouth (1990), prior to the label's bankruptcy (after which they bought back their masters at auction). O'Leary left the band in 1992 and was replaced by Dana Marshall, who made his recording debut on Velvet Hammer (1993). The band moved to Elektra Records for two albums, Travel On, Rider (1996) and Nature Film (1998), which were underpromoted by the label. Although they have not released any new material since Nature Film, the band have continued to tour with drummer and former Gaunt guitarist Jovan Karcic, who has been with the band since 2007.
History
[edit]Scrawl wer
Formation and independent releases
[edit]Marcy Mays
Before the band played a show with the Meat Puppets, the band changed their name to Scrawl. (as it sounded too heavy metal, and because it rhymed with skull lol). 2016 book. band did not expect to be long lived.[2]
In 1987, Scrawl released their debut album Plus Also Too. funded by friends or smth.
The album received a favourable review from Robert Christgau in The Village Voice, who wrote .... Christgau's review would trigger a label bidding war that resulted in their signing to Rough Trade Records.
or this was because of a uhhhh cbgb show.https://web.archive.org/web/20220519162306/https://www.columbusalive.com/story/entertainment/music/2012/10/23/rewind-marcy-mays-scrawl/23015768007/
recorded he's drunk in october 1988 at paisely park studio.s date citation. https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Billboard/80s/1988/BB-1988-10-29.pdf
e (1990 1995)
[edit]scrawl tours the west coast of US in june 1990
https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/CMJ/1990/CMJ-New-Music-Report-1990-06-22.pdf
label spotlight on Feel Good All Over
https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Gavin-Report/90/92/Gavin-1992-01-31.pdf
robin hurly responds to the scrawl rough trade dispute
https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Gavin-Report/90/92/Gavin-1992-02-14.pdf
in jan 1993, contributed song to label compilation.
in 1993 inaugurated the empty bottle in Chicago illinois[3]
band plays at reading festival in 1994.[4]
Elektra Records (1996 1998)
[edit]In 1996, Scrawl were signed to Elektra Records by A&R rep Terry Tolkin.[5] The band's signing took place amidst major label signing spree of Columbus bands in the mid-1990s, including Royal Crescent Mob, the Toll and Watershed, that was later dubbed the "Columbus Curse" due to their shared collective fates.[6]
To the band's dismay, Elektra did not promote the album, and it only sold 2,500 copies by 1998.
Nature Film. they recorded half new half old purely because they knew elektra didn't care.
Six weeks after the album's release, Elektra dropped Scrawl from its roster. In response, the band launched a uh.. mailing campaign with its fans. (CMJ)
David Martin of the Cleveland Scene associated Scrawl with the "Columbus Curse" of bands from the city signed to major labels, including Royal Crescent Mob, the Toll and Watershed, that were soon dropped.[6]
When the band told the crowd at a show at Middle East, a fan told the band not to worry, as "half the people in this room have been dropped by major labels."https://archive.org/details/sim_boston-phoenix_july-31-august-06-1998_27_31/page/14/mode/2up?q=scrawl+%22marcy+mays%22
Later activities (1999 present)
[edit]Although Scrawl have not released any new material since Nature Film, the band have continued to perform shows and rehearse together.
On March 16, 2000, Scrawl played their final show with Dana Marshall, who moved to Sweden.[7] https://cringe.com/issues/10.1/lowdown.shtml
the band played some shows in spring 2001https://web.archive.org/web/20010721161208/http://www.scrawl.net:80/
https://web.archive.org/web/20010721161208/http://www.scrawl.net:80/
By 2001, Scrawl had been reduced to a due, with Mays and Harshe duelling on Keyboards due to lack of drummer.https://www.clevescene.com/music/scrawl-1476005
In 2007, Scrawl reformed with drummer Jovan Karcic.[8]
In a 2023 interview, they indicated that they may work on a new album together. https://matternews.org/culture/scrawl-continues-to-keep-the-drama-to-a-minimum/
Musical style, influences and legacy
[edit]Scrawl have been described as indie rock,[9][10] post-punk[6] and indie pop. (bostphonenix aug698) uhhhh
The band's first two albums, Plus, Also, Too and He's Drunk, have been described as indie pop.[10][11]
The band's infliences include the Meat Puppets and Wire.[2]
Relationship with riot grrrl
[edit]Scrawl have been identified as an influence on, or a precursor to, the riot grrrl movement that arose in the early-to-mid 1990s. (or, in antiquated terms, foxcore lmao)
Reviewing the 1993 reissue of Bloodsucker, Caroline Sullivan of The Guardian reffered to the band as the "founding mothers of the Riot Grrrl female-empowerment movement."
https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Gavin-Report/90/93/Gavin-1993-12-03.pdf (on the girl band phenomenom)
the band disliked being associated with the term; in 1993, they went as far as to embark on the "Foxcore, My Ass" tour.
Kathleen Hanna of Bikini Kill cited the band as an influence,[12] whilst Tsumani guitarist Jenny Toomey called them an "enormous influence on what we did and how we did it."[13] Greg Dulli of the Afghan Whigs is a longtime fan of the band; after seeing them for the first time during their tours in support of Plus, Also, Too; the Afghan Whigs began covering "Green Beer".[14] The band would later enlist Mays to provide vocals for "My Curse", from their fourth studio album Gentlemen (1993), and "Domino and Jimmy" from How Do You Burn? (2022).[15]
Band members
[edit]Current line-up
- Marcy Mays vocals, guitar (1985–present), keyboards (2001)
- Sue Harshe bass, vocals (1985–present), keyboards (2001)
- Jovan Karcic - drums (2007–present)
Past members
- Carolyn O'Leary - drums (1985–1992)
- Dana Marshall - drums (1992–2000)
Timeline
Discography
[edit]https://archive.org/details/encyclopediaofpo0007unse/page/314/mode/2up?q=scrawl+%22dana+marshall%22
https://archive.org/details/greatindiediscog0000stro/page/492/mode/2up?q=scrawl+%22dana+marshall%22
Singles
https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/CMJ/1995/CMJ-New-Music-Report-1995-07-10.pdf
References
[edit]- ^ Sample, Andrew (September 2004). "Crisis: Serving the Work". Metal Maniacs. Vol. 21, no. 7. Dorchester Media, LLC.
- ^ a b Helm 1990.
- ^ Locker, Melissa (June 2, 2016). "Empty Bottle: the 'hole-in-the-wall' that shook up Chicago's indie music scene". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
- ^ Simpson, Dave (September 3, 1994). "Reading Festival, Melody Maker Stage". Melody Maker – via Rock's Back Pages.
- ^ Knopper, Steve (January 25, 2022). "Terry Tolkin, Who Championed Alt-Rock at Elektra, Dies at 62". Billboard. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
- ^ a b c Martin, David W. (February 25, 1999). "Reluctant Godmothers". Cleveland Scene. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
- ^ Schieber 2000.
- ^ Writer, Staff (February 28, 2007). "Scrawl to reunite". Columbus Monthly. Archived from the original on May 20, 2022. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
- ^ DeVille, Chris (October 23, 2012). "Rewind: Marcy Mays of Scrawl". Columbus Monthly. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
- ^ a b "Scrawl". Trouser Press. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
- ^ "Scrawl Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
- ^ McDonnell 1999.
- ^ Gentry 2012.
- ^ DeVille, Chris (September 6, 2022). "We've Got A File On You: Greg Dulli". Stereogum. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
- ^ Berman, Stuart (September 9, 2022). "The Afghan Whigs: How Do You Burn?". Pitchfork. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
Bibliography
- Anon. (1989) [Published June 24, 2021]. Scrawl (Live on WNYU + Interview 1989) (Radio broadcast). WNYU-FM. Retrieved October 4, 2024 – via YouTube.
- DiFrangia, Diane (October 3, 1996). "Experience Paying Off: Columbus' Scrawl Enjoying Major-Label Success at Last". Cleveland Scene. Vol. 27, no. 40. p. 15. JSTOR community.32630365.
- Gentry, Brandon (2012). "Tsunami, Deep End (Simple Machines, 1993)". Capitol Contingency: Post-Punk, Indie Rock, and Noise Pop in Washington, D.C., 1991-99. Garrett County Press. ISBN 9781891053740.
- Helm, Mike (May 11, 1990). "Concert line: 2 bands with an Ohio connection at Cabaret Metro". Chicago Tribune. ProQuest 1466923962.
- McDonnell, Evelyn (September 1999). "54: Bikini Kill Bikini Kill EP (Kill Rock Stars, 1992) | The 90 Greatest Albums of the '90s". Spin. Vol. 15, no. 9. p. 146.
- Schieber, Curtis (March 18, 2000). "Solid Scrawl Celebrates Its Time Together". Columbus Dispatch. p. 4H. ProQuest 394401616.
- Sullivan, Caroline (May 14, 1993). "Pop/Rock: Sugar with spice". The Guardian. ProQuest 293402178.
SCRAPS
https://archive.org/details/ink_disease_17/page/n33/mode/2up?q=scrawl
Also see: the reference ideas on talk page
https://archive.org/details/allmusicguidetor0000unse_k1o0/page/982/mode/2up?q=scrawl+%22dana+marshall%22 (text version of allmusic, online)
https://reader.exacteditions.com/issues/35289/page/66 (the wire July 1993)
https://drownedinsound.com/community/boards/announcements/4413334
https://www.mcall.com/1995/08/12/sweat-fest-becomes-a-pretty-cool-event/
https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/291024/from-despair-to-where/
https://www.clevescene.com/music/reluctant-godmothers-1471950 (archived version here)
Gamboa, Glen (February 25, 1999). "Scrawl sees writing on wall". The Akron Beacon Journal. p. F2.
Swift, Orla (October 12, 1990). "Scrawl likes to keep things short and simple". Record-Journal. p. 24.
Theobalds, Frankie (May 28, 1993). "Scrawl re-write history". Buckinghamshire Examiner. p. 42.
Speck, Chris (May 14, 1999). "Scrawl: Grit and determination". The Chapel Hill News. pp. B4–B5.
https://www.chickfactor.com/an-interview-with-scrawl/
https://archive.org/details/sim_boston-phoenix_june-1-7-1990_19_22/page/n59/mode/2up?q=scrawl+%22marcy+mays%22 (1990 smallmouth review)
https://archive.org/details/mademoiselle104jannewy/page/n1047/mode/2up?q=scrawl+%22marcy+mays%22 (mademoiselle considers the band ahead of their time in association to riot grrl, like spin)
https://archive.org/details/outweek/OutWeek%2047/page/n67/mode/2up?q=scrawl+%22marcy+mays%22 (outweek, issue 47
Daily Rind (blog of Sony Music's The Orchard) makes bold proclamation: "Another band, Scrawl, was opening the space for women in rock long before the riot grrrl movement [...] Listening to their subtle anger and political messages, it’s clear that riot grrrl was inspired by Scrawl." https://dailyrindblog.com/underground-music-a-celebration-of-riot-grrrl/
we'll see
https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=wg4EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA22&dq=scrawl+band&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiDiZG81_SIAxXCUkEAHejOH1AQ6AF6BAgGEAI#v=onepage&q=scrawl%20band&f=false 1995; describes scrawl as "an edgy all-female band that presaged the riot-grrrl movement".
https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Microphone_Fiends/SzrJAwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=scrawl+band&pg=PA254&printsec=frontcover (again; scrawl resistant to "angry women in rock" label)
Madam X (May 23, 1998). "The Girls Next Door". OutWeek. No. 47. pp. 69, 73.
https://archive.org/details/isbn_9780810385948/page/64/mode/2up?q=scrawl+%22marcy+mays%22
https://archive.org/details/martlet-1990-09-13/page/16/mode/2up?q=scrawl+%22marcy+mays%22
https://atlengthmag.com/scrawl-punk-rock-for-grown-ups-a-retrospective/ (dunno if i can use this...)
see also? https://archive.org/details/microphonefiends00ross/page/272/mode/2up?q=scrawl+%22foxcore+my+ass%22
Lake Malice
[edit]Lake Malice | |
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| Origin | Brighton, England |
| Genres | Alternative metal et. al. |
| Years active | 2021–present |
| Labels | SO Recordings |
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| Website | lakemalice |
Lake Malice are a British alternative metal band from Brighton
Musical style and influences
[edit]Lake Malice have been described as alternative metal . mixing pop influences?? idk man i am stallin
References
[edit]metal hammer april 2023, new noise
https://www.brightonandhovenews.org/2024/03/10/dont-stop-the-party-as-lake-malice-are-on-the-case/
https://boolintunes.com/interviews/in-conversation-alice-guala-blake-cornwall-of-lake-malice/
https://distortedsoundmag.com/introducing-lake-malice/
https://www.kerrang.com/lake-malice-are-the-uks-most-exciting-new-alt-metal-band
https://rocksound.tv/features/lake-malice-tour-essentials
https://hardbeat.co.uk/2023/07/17/interview-with-lake-malice-2000trees-2023/
https://www.scenemusicmedia.com/interview/interview-lake-malice-misery-loves-company-2023
https://www.scenemusicmedia.com/interview/interview-lake-malice-2000trees
https://devolutionmagazine.co.uk/2023/07/06/interview-the-download-tapes-lake-malice/
https://altcorner.com/interviews/a-chat-with-lake-malice-at-download20/
https://www.hivemagazine.net/features/one-on-one-an-interview-with-lake-malice
https://www.asbomagazine.com/2023/08/17/lake-malice/
https://rocksound.tv/news/lake-malice-share-power-game-music-video-and-announce-uk-tour
https://www.loudersound.com/features/best-new-metal-bands-march-2024
https://www.metal-rules.com/2022/08/17/bloodywood-lake-malice-the-boston-music-room-london/
https://www.kerrang.com/in-pictures-lake-malices-first-ever-uk-headline-show
according to bands facebook band was established on June 3 2021
https://hmmagazine.com/alt-metal-duo-lake-malice-releases-debut-single-blossom/
????
[edit]ayo is there a heriot b-side; "Metanoia", played during the band's 2023 summer tours as a double set with "Enter the Flesh". honestly as an intro its a w
https://www.loudersound.com/reviews/heriot-live-review-2023
Bare URLS
[edit]https://web.archive.org/web/20040824065408/http://www.blackendrecords.com:80/
https://web.archive.org/web/20000226205810/http://metalblade.iuma.com/bands/Crisis/crisis_press.html (critics about deathhead)
https://web.archive.org/web/20001026123851/http://metalblade.iuma.com/bands/Crisis/p1.html
https://web.archive.org/web/19970728215547/http://www.brainlink.com/~ragnarok/press.html (fansite has interview from magazine)
https://web.archive.org/web/19970425042002/http://www.iuma.com/Metal_Blade/New-MetalBlade/tours/Crisis-dates.html tour dates per metal blade
by Marco Barberi founder (????) of Century Media Records.(metalupdate) (need specs for that 1995 tho)
https://web.archive.org/web/19970422003941/http://www.iuma.com/Metal_Blade/Crisis/ deathshead press kit In 1996, prior to aleft the band.
Crisis offfically returned in October 2002. https://web.archive.org/web/20030618161121/http://www.crisissite.com:80/news.htm ???
https://www.angelfire.com/mi2/crisis/text.html
https://web.archive.org/web/19980627052903/http://www.teufelstomb.com/suffocation/news.html (offical suffocation website circa despise the sun)
https://web.archive.org/web/19981202044811/http://ubl.com/ubl/cards/001/2/86.html (cathedral ubl)
https://web.archive.org/web/19990428023056/http://www.ubl.com/ubl/cards/005/9/83.html (crisis ubl)
https://digistar.mb.ca/homepg/ecrookes/crisis.html (fansite which is still live, wild)https://bravewords.com/news/crisis-frontwoman-keeping-busy-while-band-on-hiatus
collectors guide to metal vol 3
https://blabbermouth.net/news/crisis-live-version-of-study-in-cancer-available-for-free-download
https://blabbermouth.net/news/crisis-putting-the-finishing-touches-to-their-new-album
https://blabbermouth.net/news/crisis-eyes-of-fire-members-join-forces-in-the-angels-whispered-danger
https://blabbermouth.net/news/crisis-waking-the-dead-video-posted-online
https://blabbermouth.net/news/crisis-complete-work-on-waking-the-dead-video
https://blabbermouth.net/news/crisis-cancel-plans-for-3-inches-of-blood-tour
https://blabbermouth.net/news/crisis-frontwoman-says-next-album-will-include-dimebag-inspired-jam
https://blabbermouth.net/news/crisis-cancel-fury-fest-appearance
https://blabbermouth.net/news/crisis-to-film-video-for-blood-burden
https://blabbermouth.net/news/crisis-announce-east-coast-dates
https://blabbermouth.net/news/crisis-announce-upcoming-gigs
https://blabbermouth.net/news/crisis-cancel-tempe-show
https://blabbermouth.net/news/crisis-looking-for-new-drummer
https://blabbermouth.net/news/crisis-add-ex-today-is-the-day-drummer-prepare-to-record
#https://blabbermouth.net/news/crisis-to-film-video-for-blood-burden
https://blabbermouth.net/news/crisis-blood-burden-video-to-premiere-on-headbanger-s-ball
https://blabbermouth.net/news/crisis-urgently-seek-drummer-for-kittie-otep-tour https://loudwire.com/top-hard-rock-metal-frontwomen-of-all-time/ (top frontwomen: deathshead)
https://blabbermouth.net/news/archive-news-apr-17-2001
https://metalstorm.net/pub/review.php?review_id=1666
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/crisis-mn0000134345
https://blabbermouth.net/news/skullsick-nation-complete-work-on-dead-to-the-world (https://www.discogs.com/release/6547329-Skullsick-Nation-Dead-To-The-World)
https://web.archive.org/web/19970425035227/http://www.iuma.com/Metal_Blade/Crisis/DHlyrics.html
https://www.slugmag.com/music/national-music-reviews/review-crisis-like-sheep-led-to-slaughter/
https://archive.org/details/metallusillibrod0000unse/mode/2up?q=%22crisis%22+%22Gia+Chuan+Wang%22 (????????)
https://web.archive.org/web/19970728215612/http://www.brainlink.com/~ragnarok/members.html information on members, hmmmmm. it's in the liner notes for the hollowing so it's official/officially recognized?
kerrang 587, p. 45. 2ks for deathshead
https://web.archive.org/web/20051104045224/http://www.antimusic.com/morley/05/crisis.shtml (date approx. https://blabbermouth.net/news/crisis-frontwoman-says-next-album-will-include-dimebag-inspired-jam)
https://web.archive.org/web/20020602112751/http://www.skullsicknation.com/main_fr.htm (skullsick nation website)
https://web.archive.org/web/19970723234808/http://www.brainlink.com/~ragnarok/crisis.html
https://archive.org/details/slug_ut_106/page/n29/mode/2up?q=%22karyn+crisis%22+%22Jason+Bittner%22 (slug mag; hollowinG)
https://web.archive.org/web/20041026180735/http://label.theendrecords.com/html/band/crisis.html (use this one for the band photo, maybe???)
https://web.archive.org/web/20060219101302/http://www.crisissite.com:80/news.php
https://web.archive.org/web/20060716232618/http://www.crisisfan.com/Articles.html
https://web.archive.org/web/19981207051113/http://members.aol.com/Leech97/koffin101.html (october 7, 1996. apparently in 2 parts)
https://disposableunderground.com/crisis-interview/
https://web.archive.org/web/20031029110146/http://www.crisisfanatic.com/inter/
https://web.archive.org/web/20030930101136/http://www.crisisfanatic.com/inter/5.php
https://web.archive.org/web/20010331202543/http://impure.org/sophie/coolmain.html
https://web.archive.org/web/20010303194546/http://impure.org:80/sophie/crisislinks.html
https://web.archive.org/web/20070516083057/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1530241/20060504/arch_enemy.jhtml (covers crisis hiatus; briefly.)
i am reluctant but...
[edit]Karyn Crisis' Gospel of the Witches | |
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| Also known as | Karyn Crisis Band (2009) |
| Origin | Tuscany, Italy |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2009–2022 (on hiatus) |
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Karyn Crisis' Gospel of the Witches (GOTW) is an American-Italian heavy metal band. The band was formed in Tuscany in 2009, when former Crisis vocalist Karyn Crisis began working with Ephel Duath instrumentalist Davide Tiso on a planned solo album for the Karyn Crisis Band. After the project fell apart, Karyn and Tiso relocated to San Francisco and continued working on material together before launching Gospel of The Witches in early 2014.
The band's lyrics based on witches and spiritual stuff, i guess.
Gospel of The Witches' first album, Salem's Wounds (2015), was funded through Kickstarter and Indiegogo and released by Century Media Records. The band supported its release with a few live performances with Ross Dolan, Danny Walker, Mike Hill and Charlie Schmid. In 2019, they released its second album, Covenant, through Aural Music, featuring drummer Fabian Vestod. Gospel of The Witches is currently on hold owing to Karyn's health struggles since 2022, although songs for its third album have been prepared.
History
[edit]Formation, Karyn Crisis Band (2009–2011)
[edit]After a break from the music industry following the indefinite hiatus of Crisis in 2006, Karyn Crisis began working on a solo album in 2008. In 2009, announced Karyn Crisis Band and sought members.[1]
project fell apart due to musical differences, they travelled round italy and returned to the us with plans to start recording, but instead got married (uwu) https://web.archive.org/web/20121031151507/http://canadaartsconnect.com/magazine/2012/06/karyn-crisis/
https://ghostcultmag.com/interview-karyn-crisis-gospel-of-the-witches/
In 2011, Karyn became the new vocalist of Ephel Duath, remaining in the band until its disbandment in 2014.
In 2012, announced plans working on a solo album. i guess.
Karyn worked on Salems Wounds since at least 2012, per canada arts connect.
Gospel of the Witches and Salem's Wounds (2012–2018)
[edit]In a 2012 interview with Canada Arts Connect, Karyn revealed she was working on a solo album, titled Salem's Wounds.
In February 2014, Karyn revealed that her solo album would be released under the name Gospel of the Wicthes.[2] Salem's Wounds was recorded in June 2014 with producer Jamie King at The Basement Recording in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Ross Dolan of Immolation provided backing vocals, whilst Charlie Schmid performed drums. The album's recording was funded through a Kickstarter and Indiegogo, with their goal of $15,000 being fulfilled through both campaigns.
https://cvltnation.com/gospel-of-the-witches-karyn-crisis-death-choir/
The band recorded the album https://deadrhetoric.com/news/gospel-of-the-witches-featuring-former-crisis-frontwoman-reveals-debut-album-details/
In April, the band posted a demo clip of "The Ascent".[3]
In November 2014, band signed to Century Media Records by Marco Barberi, whom decades earlier was responsible for signing Crisis to Metal Blade Records.
Gospel of the Witches made their live debut on performing at Trickshots in Clifton Park, New York.[4] Followed by....
The band's live lineup featured Robert Vigna on guitar, Dolan on bass and Schmid on drums.[5]
Covenant and planned third album (2019–present)
[edit]In 2019, Gospel of the Witches released its second album, Covenant, through Aural Music.
In March 2022, Karyn became ill with topical steroid withdrawal. A GoFundMe page was set up in September to help with medical costs.[6] In a May 2024 interview, Tiso stated that Karyn's health struggles had forced them to put Gospel of the Witches on hold until she got better but also confirmed that they had songs for its third album were ready for her to sing on.[7]
Musical style and lyrics
[edit]stuff about witches (rolls eyes. not my thing but whatever floats your boat)
Band members
[edit]Members
- Karyn Crisis – vocals
- Davide Tiso – bass, guitar, instruments
Session/touring members
- Ross Dolan - bass backing vocals (2014–2015) (dead rhetoric reviews)
- Robert Vigna - guitar (2015) (dead rhetoric reviews)
- Mike Hill - backing vocals (2014)
- Charlie Schmid - drums (2014–2015)
- Danny Walker - drums?? (2014) (not on recording but was initially announced)
- Fabian Vestod - drums (2019)
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| Salem's Wounds |
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| Covenant |
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Singles
[edit]| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Mother" | 2014 | Salem's Wounds |
| "The Alchemist" | 2015 | |
| "The Ascent" |
References
[edit](Not yet)
External links
[edit]- Karyn Crisis' Gospel of the Witches at Bandcamp
- Karyn Crisis' Gospel of the Witches at Century Media Records (archived)
Sources
https://unquietthings.com/an-interview-with-karyn-crisis/
https://ghostcultmag.com/interview-karyn-crisis-gospel-of-the-witches/
https://deadrhetoric.com/concert-reviews/karyn-crisis-gospel-of-the-witches-march-28-2015-trickshots-clifton-park-ny/ (first show in march 2015)
https://100percentrock.com/2019/10/interview-karyn-crisis-from-gospel-of-the-witches-october-2019
https://themidlandsrocks.co.uk/interview-with-karyn-crisis/
https://www.loudersound.com/reviews/karyn-crisis-gospel-of-the-witches-salem-s-wounds
https://www.antimusic.com/morley/14/Karyn_Crisis.shtml (2014)
https://www.antimusic.com/morley/19/KarynCrisisGospelOfTheWitches.shtml (2019)
https://unquietthings.com/an-interview-with-karyn-crisis/
https://bravewords.com/news/karyn-crisis-gospel-of-the-witches-release-the-ascent-music-video
https://www.brooklynvegan.com/karyn-crisis-go/
https://deadrhetoric.com/features/karyn-crisis-gospels-of-the-witch-part-i/
https://deadrhetoric.com/features/karyn-crisis-gospels-of-the-witch-part-ii/
https://www.invisibleoranges.com/upcoming-metal-releases-382015-3142015/
https://www.metal.de/reviews/karyn-crisis-gospel-of-the-witches-salem-s-wounds-60518/
https://www.rockhard.de/reviews/karyn-crisis-gospel-of-the-witches-salems-wounds
https://www.french-metal.com/interviews/karyncrisisgospelofthewitches.html
https://rtmbmusic.com/nuevos-lanzamientos/3588/karyn-crisis-gospel-of-the-witches-covenant
https://metalpulpandpaper.com/serpents_interview_.htm
https://www.riffrelevant.com/2019/07/29/serpents-new-scongiuri-album/
Like Sheep Led to Slaughter (i'll see if im worn out enough with crisis...)
[edit]Like Sheep Led to Slaughter is the fourth and final studio album by American heavy metal band Crisis, released on May 25, 2004, through The End and Children of Rage Records. Produced and recorded by Billy Anderson at Desert Moon Studios in Anaheim, California, it was the band's first album in seven years and only release as a quintet, featuring second guitarist Jwyanza Hobson and drummer Josh Florian. The album continued Crisis
An avant-garde metal and metalcore album, it saw . with vocalist Karyn Crisis' lyrics focussing more on real world topics, including, war, control, abuse of power, fake histories, and rape.
Like Sheep Led to Slaughter received generally positive reviews from critics, whom praised its (....) and Karyn ' vocal performance. To promote the album, Crisis filmed music videos for "Blood Burden" and "Waking the Dead" and embarked on a tour and with Soulfly and Ill Ill Niño. Prior to touring with Kittie and Otep on the Metal Movement Tour in September 2004, Florian ruptured his appendix, leaving him unable to tour; he was replaced by Justin Arman in February 2005. Following further touring with M.O.D., Jacknife and Exodus, Crisis entered an indefinite hiatus in May 2006.
Background and recording
[edit]Shortly the release of its third album The Hollowing (1997), Crisis split from its record label Metal Blade Records owing to a lack of support. The band still played and all but didn't feel like they were getting the support they needed from east coast labels, so in 2000, they moved to Los Angeles.
In December 2002, Crisis reverted back to its original name and recruited Marshall Patric, formerly of Today is the Day, as their new drummer.
In September 2003, the band spen
recording was self-financed by band; without a label until december 2003.
Composition and lyrics
[edit]eastern elements too
"A Graveyard for Bitches" is about rape and the idea of the "body as a weapon".(ewe turn/terrorizer)
Release and promotion
[edit]Crisis announced the release of Like Sheep Led to Slaughter. The album was released in the United States by The End and Children of Rage Records on May 25, 2004. Blackend Records released the album internationally in June 28, 2004. Germany was Soulfood Records??? idk.
Critical reception
[edit]Like Sheep Led to Slaughter received generally positive reviews from critics.
Several reviewers praised Karyn Crisis' vocal performance on the album. Terry Bezer of Metal Hammer deemed it her "quote" since Deathshead Extermination.
"business as usual"... good or bad.
References
[edit]- ^ Blabbermouth (May 24, 2009). "Ex-CRISIS Singer Seeking Musicians For Solo Band". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
- ^ Moore, Doug (April 4, 2014). "Karyn Crisis (ex-Crisis) has Kickstarter for solo LP featuring members Immolation, Intronaut, Ephel Duath". BrooklynVegan. Archived from the original on October 25, 2020. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
- ^ "Gospel Of The Witches Posts New Video | New Noise Magazine". web.archive.org. March 30, 2015. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
- ^ McGinn, Katarina (March 30, 2015). "Karyn Crisis' Gospel of the Witches – March 28, 2015 – Trickshots, Clifton Park NY". Dead Rhetoric. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ McGinn, Katarina (July 13, 2015). "Gospel of the Witches, Crypt Sermon, Magic Circle, Conclave, Second Grave – July 10, 2015 – Ralph's Diner, Worcester, MA". Dead Rhetoric. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ News Team (September 30, 2022). "A GoFundMe Has Been Launched to Help Karyn Crisis with Her Medical Care". Ghost Cult Magazine. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
- ^ Anon. (May 2024). "Red Rot" (PDF). Transcending the Mundane. No. 46. p. 16. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
[B]ecause of some health concerns dealt with during the past few years we had to stop [Gospel of the Witches] until she gets better.
- ^ newsteam (October 23, 2019). "Karyn Crisis' Gospel of The Witches Streams New Album "Covenant" in Full". Ghost Cult Magazine. Retrieved November 7, 2024.