few wee things going on...
Album Recording
Pretty much done with the tracking on our record, its beginning to come together and we mix it this weekend. Its been a bit of a slog by all accounts but we're almost ready to put it out there!
Recent show with This Will Destroy You
So we played a show with these guys last week, was a great night for us, played to quite a packed Ivory Black's and sold a load of merch. Our friends at The Skinny reviewed the show, saying that we were "heavier than an anvil shower", and compared us to the likes of Neurosis, Pelican and, wait for it----- Johnny Cash! Not bad company to keep to be fair. Full review here
http://www.theskinny.co.uk/article/102438-this-will-destroy-you-ivory-blacks-28-june
Former Blood brother Dave D took some photos too- have a look
http://www.flickr.com/photos/davedickie/5888708543/in/photostream
The blog of Scottish instrumental rock band, What the Blood Revealed
Monday, 4 July 2011
Tuesday, 14 June 2011
Selling some gear!
I am selling a beast of a guitar rig- a Laney VH100R tube head- pretty much a 4 channel amp, fuckin monster basically. Going with it is a Simms Watt 4x12, which is a proper monster that I really don't wanna sell but I got no room for it!
Lookin for about £300 for the amp, £100 for the cab, hit me on scottlynn73@gmail.com if interested....
Lookin for about £300 for the amp, £100 for the cab, hit me on scottlynn73@gmail.com if interested....
This Will Destroy You Show- June 28th
we're pretty stoked to be playing with This Will Destroy You on the 28th of this month at Ivory Black's in Glasgow- we've got tickets if anyone wants to come- 8 bucks from us or 10 on the door.
we gonna get aw post metallic, ken?
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=209046942466909
we gonna get aw post metallic, ken?
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=209046942466909
A Cheery Wave Collective
check this oot!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Cheery-Wave-Collective/219078824787475
A home for the UK underground instrumental and post-rock scene - NEW PAGE - Go and 'like' for updates on bands such as UpCDownC, The Rock of Travolta, Vessels, Flies Are Spies From Hell, Maybeshewill, Kasper Rosa, Monsters Build Mean Robots, Alright The Captain, Waking Aida, What The Blood Revealed, Orders of the British Empire...........
we're on there n that!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Cheery-Wave-Collective/219078824787475
A home for the UK underground instrumental and post-rock scene - NEW PAGE - Go and 'like' for updates on bands such as UpCDownC, The Rock of Travolta, Vessels, Flies Are Spies From Hell, Maybeshewill, Kasper Rosa, Monsters Build Mean Robots, Alright The Captain, Waking Aida, What The Blood Revealed, Orders of the British Empire...........
we're on there n that!
Review of our Nottingham show
nice wee review from Ali at Left Lion
http://www.leftlion.co.uk/articles.cfm/id/3635
Last, but not least, were What The Blood Revealed who were stopping by on their way to London for a show with our very own Alright the Captain. Another instrumental band, I could have sworn at times that I heard vocals amongst the frantic playing of their guitars – I guess that’s what all those pedals do; mess with your mind. Turning the amps up even louder than the two acts before them, this was the tightest, most proficient racket I’ve heard in a long time. Erring more on the darker side of post rock, they wielded their guitars like weapons but without falling prey to looking like fret wankers. Their fingers moved so fast on some tracks that they were a mere blur and all respect to the drummer who was a ninja, sneaking in rolls and beats without dropping a thing.
http://www.leftlion.co.uk/articles.cfm/id/3635
Last, but not least, were What The Blood Revealed who were stopping by on their way to London for a show with our very own Alright the Captain. Another instrumental band, I could have sworn at times that I heard vocals amongst the frantic playing of their guitars – I guess that’s what all those pedals do; mess with your mind. Turning the amps up even louder than the two acts before them, this was the tightest, most proficient racket I’ve heard in a long time. Erring more on the darker side of post rock, they wielded their guitars like weapons but without falling prey to looking like fret wankers. Their fingers moved so fast on some tracks that they were a mere blur and all respect to the drummer who was a ninja, sneaking in rolls and beats without dropping a thing.
Tuesday, 13 April 2010
Cinematic Music review
Our friend Henry Prince at the Cinematic Music blog gave us a nice write up of our 2007 EP, check it out!
A wee excerpt....
The 3rd track ‘Evolution is not a Theory’ is definitely the highlight of the EP, its one of those tracks I consider to be cornerstones in music like ‘Mammoth’ by Pelican. The power that it generates when the heavy section kicks in is astonishing to such a point that it feels like they couldn’t possibly push their wall of sound any further. Its like hitting the ground after bungee jumping with a faulty rope. The lead guitar part is quite simple but it creates one of the most dramatic soundscapes I’ve ever heard. I call it a ‘cornerstone’ because the overall effect this track has is so intense that it makes me think no one can surpass it, and if anyone were to try, the two would immediately be compared. I highly recommend this EP for post rock enthusiasts, and for you metal-heads who are looking for something less aggressive than The Ocean.
A wee excerpt....
The 3rd track ‘Evolution is not a Theory’ is definitely the highlight of the EP, its one of those tracks I consider to be cornerstones in music like ‘Mammoth’ by Pelican. The power that it generates when the heavy section kicks in is astonishing to such a point that it feels like they couldn’t possibly push their wall of sound any further. Its like hitting the ground after bungee jumping with a faulty rope. The lead guitar part is quite simple but it creates one of the most dramatic soundscapes I’ve ever heard. I call it a ‘cornerstone’ because the overall effect this track has is so intense that it makes me think no one can surpass it, and if anyone were to try, the two would immediately be compared. I highly recommend this EP for post rock enthusiasts, and for you metal-heads who are looking for something less aggressive than The Ocean.
Rocksound review
The lovely Faye Lewis at Rocksound gave us a very kind review a few months back....
At their best, post-melodic rockers What the Blood Revealed utilise the sharp and static tensions of Pelican with mesmerising results. Opener 'Politics, Here Is Death is a slow burning but ultimately textured track built around a softer swaying Russian Circles, while 'A Million Explosions Live Inside Everyone' carries the mantle for choking guitar lines and precisely calibrated sounds. Primarily focused on intensely wrought musicianship- with a few uplifting turns thrown in to lighten the load- and with plans for a full length later this year, WTBR are exciting prospects. 8 out of 10, Faye Lewis, Rocksound, Feb 2010
At their best, post-melodic rockers What the Blood Revealed utilise the sharp and static tensions of Pelican with mesmerising results. Opener 'Politics, Here Is Death is a slow burning but ultimately textured track built around a softer swaying Russian Circles, while 'A Million Explosions Live Inside Everyone' carries the mantle for choking guitar lines and precisely calibrated sounds. Primarily focused on intensely wrought musicianship- with a few uplifting turns thrown in to lighten the load- and with plans for a full length later this year, WTBR are exciting prospects. 8 out of 10, Faye Lewis, Rocksound, Feb 2010
Forthcoming Shows
We have a few really cool shows next week we are pretty stoked about.
The first is at the Macbeth in Hoxton on April 20th, at the first Lead Footed (www.myspace.com/henriprince) club night. Should be a great show, there's an exhibition of photography by the students at University of Westminster as well so will be interesting I think. Also playing are The Monroe Transfer, Saiga and Swallowing the Seas
Next up on the 21st we are at the Chameleon in Nottingham with Flies are Spies from Hell, Alright the Captain, and Khuda. Should be an awesome night with some quality bands.
Then we are up in Edinburgh at Bannermans on the 22nd, playing with the rather fuckin awesome Manatees, as well as Hitcher (their last show apparently), and Jackie Treehorn.
Hopefully catch you at one of the shows!
The first is at the Macbeth in Hoxton on April 20th, at the first Lead Footed (www.myspace.com/henriprince) club night. Should be a great show, there's an exhibition of photography by the students at University of Westminster as well so will be interesting I think. Also playing are The Monroe Transfer, Saiga and Swallowing the Seas
Next up on the 21st we are at the Chameleon in Nottingham with Flies are Spies from Hell, Alright the Captain, and Khuda. Should be an awesome night with some quality bands.
Then we are up in Edinburgh at Bannermans on the 22nd, playing with the rather fuckin awesome Manatees, as well as Hitcher (their last show apparently), and Jackie Treehorn.
Hopefully catch you at one of the shows!
T-Shirts available REAL soon
Our friend Bez from Triplesix Studios in Sunderland did us a wicked T-shirt design which we are having printed up now. Available from our gigs over the next few months and soon from our store
Here's a quick swifty at it
Here's a quick swifty at it
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