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Ghost Town Reckoning was recorded at Applehead Recording and Production in 2003. Divest (at that time) was Morgan Y. Evans, Dave Parker, Kurt Brown, Mike McCoy, and David Bodie. These recordings were produced by Dr. Know (Bad Brains), Danny Ilchuck, Michael Birnbaum, and Chris Bittner. The full album was never properly released, however, a 7″ vinyl single was pressed up (“Brand New Lie” / “Open Door Revelation”).
You can catch a glimpse of the single on the turntables in the Weerd Science “Conspiracy Theories w/Out Mel Gibson” music video… which was produced by the same dude who designed the Ghost Town Reckoning album cover- Chris Rahm (Rustwerx).
This specific version of GTR was remastered by Nate Kelley (a former member of Divest / original drummer of Shabutie) in 2009. Continue reading
Thank you for a great year! Though conceived in early 2008, A Thousand Torches was born in April 2010. Our glimmering presence existed as merely a tumblelog, but with donations contributed, we’ve been able to bring aKt closer to the complete vision of the website. Our Den (resource / archive) and Campsite (community bulletin board forum) are in development, and we’ve been in the habit of posting a rare thefamily3 song for download each month. Over 300 pages currently exist in the Den and over 500 snippets have been shared on the Tumblelog! During that time we’ve also begun to build an extensive collection of interviews, lyrics, detailed discographies… there’s a wealth of information just waiting to be uncovered! And plenty more to come! As 3 goes into their 18th year of being a band and gets ready to release their 7th album, www.athousandtorches.com is prepared to be there!
We here at aKt look forward to spending another year with YOU as well as our favorite music! Stay safe and have a healthy new year! A Thousand Torches wouldn’t exist without its community. <3
Co&Ca 2001-2011. In celebration of our 10th anniversary: An Evening With Coheed and Cambria. Spring 2011. Full dates and details will be announced Monday, January 10th at 1pm EST.
In 2005 Coheed and Cambria performed 4 “Evening With” shows at intimate venues. It all kicked off Continue reading
Last night Terrible Things tweeted that they were on uStream. It looks like they’re starting a show on there and will be streaming at various times to interact with fans (there’s a chat room along with the video stream on that website). Whenever the group goes on air they will tweet/update facebook & myspace statuses, so keep an eye out!
DriftDivision is the end of silence brought on by Matchbook Romance’s departure from the music scene. It is the heart and soul of Poughkeepsie, NY’s Andrew Jordan with help from Jerk Magnet/Anadivine’s Justin Meyer as well as The Getaway/MBR’s Ryan Kienle.
The debut self-titled EP Continue reading
Nightmares For A Week – “Veins”
NFAW’s introductory music video was posted Tuesday on the front page of Alternative Press’ website. The limited edition 7” Vinyl Single of the song was also released on Tuesday via Academy Fight Song Records. Its B-Side is a brand new recording of “Feelin’ Blue” (who’s demo appears on the Hudson Valley compilation, Butterflies and Butcher Knives: Vol. 1). Only 300 of these babies have been printed up! There’s 50 black, 125 in clear red, and 125 solid gray up for grabs. Included in the purchase is also an instant digital download of the audio. The “Veins” single is only available at the Academy Fight Song Store.
The Southwest has SXSW in the spring, but the Northeast has the CMJ Marathon in the fall. Artists from all strides (this year, about 1,200) pack into 75 venues (spanning from tiny loft-type spaces all the way to Madison Square Garden) all in the city that never sleeps. The festival attracts music connoisseurs, music industry folks, college radio workers, filmmakers, and of course- press for the 5 days it runs. U2, R.E.M., Nirvana, Green Day, Black Eyed Peas, Eminem, Muse, White Stripes, The Killers, Justice, and Lady Gaga, are some of the names who’ve garnered the next level of attention at CMJs in the past.
Earlier today AbsolutePunk posted the track listing and release date for Nightmares For A Week‘s forthcoming debut album. In light of this news, Nightmares For A Week’s Don’t Die was erased from the “Awaiting Release” section of aKt’s Release Calendar and penciled into the brand spankin’ new “2010 > December” sector!
Earlier this year NFAW was named one of Alternative Press Magazine’s “Bands You Need To Know in 2010.”
We haven’t written a proper news update in a while, but those who follow the A Thousand Torches tumblelog, twitter and facebook know that plenty has been happening within thefamily3.
Gartdrumm's set-up in Applehead Recording & Production's Live Room
The band 3 sure has been busy! They’re hard at work on their 7th record (4th on Metal Blade) Continue reading
Jason Stephen Foster was once a member of 3. Over the course of his musical career he also rocked in Perfect Thyroid, Lunchmeat, PEACEBOMB, The Reptiles, Talon, Hysteria, Evidence…
Sunday, September 19th, 2010 all of the aforementioned bands will share the stage of Bearsville Theater in memory of their fallen brother. All but 3 & Perfect Thyroid are reuniting just for this one night. The proceeds from the concert will go to the NY-based Road Recovery foundation in Jason Foster’s name. Radio personality, Matt Pinfield, recently participated in a 35 mile bike ride throughout the boroughs of New York City (Rock & Ride) to raise money for this same foundation.
Doors will be open at 1pm. Admission for ages 14 and under is $5. Advance general admission tickets are $15, otherwise it will be $20 at the door. There is also premium seating available for $35 and includes a Jason Foster Tribute t-shirt, a Jason Foster Project Awareness bracelet and keychain, an event program, and a copy of Jason Foster’s CD Truth Serum.
The event will be hosted by MC’s Jack Hammer and Andre Kane from WBPM 92.9’s Electric Morning Show.
Word is the organizers are working on getting a film crew together to document the event to share with those of us who cannot make it to this end of the Catskill Park during the last weekend of the summer.
Jason’s musical journey began at age 11 as a drummer. Not long after he became deeply enamored with the guitar… and every other instrument that crossed his path. His music was diverse and cited influence from Steve Ray Vaughn, Elton John & Bernie Taping, Jimmy Hendrix, Roger Waters, Vivian Campbell & Duo, Ozzy Osbourne & Randy Rhoads, Imogen Heap, Coldplay, Bad Brains, and Jane’s Addiction. Jason Foster performed with many bands throughout his career, but really began to demonstrate the depth of his talent with his project, Donovan’s Dreamers.
2001 saw the debut of Donovan’s Dreamers with the release of MK-Ultra. Former bandmate, Joe Cuchelo (PEACEBOMB, 3) provided bass and Nate Kelley (Shabutie, Pontius Pilate Sales Pitch) provided drums for the recording.
In 2009 Jason completed work on the follow-up record, Truth Serum. David Bodie (Kayo Dot, Time of Orchids, Counterfeit Disaster, Divest) recorded some drums as did Josh Eppard (Terrible Things, Coheed and Cambria, 3). Chris Bittner (Applehead Studio, 3) also provided some instrumentation. The rest of the instrumentation on those tracks were done by Jason Foster. The album was polished off by Michael Birnbaum at Applehead Recording and Production.
*top & bottom photos courtesy of Nicole Terpening
Jason Foster, a former member of theband3, passed away nearly a year ago (R.I.P.)
September 19th, 2010 many musical projects that were important to Jason are banning together to perform at Bearsville Theater in Woodstock, NY to raise money for the non-profit Road Recovery foundation in his name.
tickets: http://www.bearsvilletheater.com/events-calendar/jason-foster-road-recovery-benefit
Girl-fronted rock band, Evolett, are releasing their debut LP on End Sounds August 24th, 2010 (the same day that labelmates Death in the Park’s debut LP will be available for digital purchase). For Your Consideration was produced by Mike Poorman (formerly of Hot Rod Circuit, Reach The Sky, The Shyness) and Terrible Things’ Andy Jackson (also of Death in the Park and formerly Hot Rod Circuit).
Dead Unicorn‘s second LP, Global Thermonuclear War has been released… and to celebrate, the band is giving the entire record away for FREE download!
> http://musicforendtimes.com/?p=1
Andy Jackson’s Death in the Park album (recorded before he and Fred Mascherino formed Terrible Things) will be released digitally on August 24th and physically on September 14th. In the meantime Alternative Press magazine reviewed the album in their September 2010 issue (out now) and UK’s Alter The Press has released the song, “How Much is Too Much.”
Death In The Park – How Much Is Too Much by alterthepress
Nightmares For A Week have completed recording their debut full length LP, Don’t Die, at Nada Recording. It will be out later this year on Academy Fight Song Records. Based on the photos and videos they’ve shared with us thus far, we can expect guest performances on the record from: Frankie McGinnis (By Land or Sea), and James Felice (The Felice Brothers).
Be on the lookout for the debut EP from Drift Division. Recorded at the same studio where Global Thermonuclear War was mastered and Don’t Die was recorded, the Drift Division material [written by Andrew Jordan (singer of Matchbook Romance) and featuring Justin Meyer (drummer from Anadivine/Jerk Magnet) on percussion] will be self-released.
August 31st Terrible Things‘ debut album will be released in all forms on Universal-Motown Records. Alternative Press magazine rated the record 4.5 stars out of 5. The band is touring non-stop in support of it. They’re wrapping up their leg on the Warped Tour and then will be doing a few dates with Circa Survive (again), Envy on the Coast, 3′s only show this summer, and will be on the entirety of Mae’s farewell tour. More concert dates are getting released daily.
Codeseven, who recently announced they were reuniting after a 5 year break, have finally announced the tour that pulled them out of retirement. From October through December Codeseven will be hitting up iconic clubs throughout the United States with Circa Survive, Dredg and Animals As Leaders. According to an interview with Noisecreep, Codeseven will most likely record a new album after this tour. Will they return to Applehead Studio, where the band recorded their final record, Dancing Echoes / Dead Sounds (Equal Vision Records)?
August 12th thefamily3′s Porcupine Tree, Coheed and Cambria, and The Dear Hunter begin their US tour in Los Angeles.
3 is still hard at work on their follow up to Revisions, recording at Applehead Recording and Production with original bassist, Chris Bittner (CJB), at the helm. They will be premiering some of the new material at their big Bearsville Theater concert in Woodstock on August 28th.
