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Aquarius Records on the Anatomy of Habit LP

2012-01-31T06:17:00.002-06:00

"There was a zine produced by power electronic antagonist Mark Solotroff, back in the mid-'90s, called Rape Of The Angels. In one issue, he wrote rather poignantly about two new projects which then were mostly unknown - Brainbombs and Bodychoke, describing them as two sides of the same abject-rock coin with one side aligned with the bacchanalia of the Stooges and the other the melancholy of

Anatomy of Habit - 1/25 - Video Clip

2012-01-26T16:54:00.004-06:00

Tonight (01/25)

2012-01-25T06:30:00.001-06:00

B!158 Josh Hydeman "Madison's Fence" LP - Update 4

2012-01-23T18:49:00.000-06:00

Test pressings for the Josh Hydeman "Madison's Fence" LP have arrived and they are being reviewed for quality, prior to approval. More details soon, as the release date is nearly in sight...

Anatomy of Habit - Recording Update

2012-01-22T23:15:00.000-06:00

Anatomy of Habit has completed the recording of two new songs with John McEntire (of Tortoise) at Soma Electronic Music Studios. Everything went extremely well and we left with rough mixes to listen to. We will schedule one final day of mixing with John, in February, to fully wrap things up. More details to follow...

Anatomy of Habit recording with John McEntire

2012-01-19T10:02:00.002-06:00

Press release re-post: "Chicago-based doom-metal/post-punk/shoegazer hybrid Anatomy of Habit launch into their second recording sessions, and for this set of songs, they have chosen to work with noted engineer John McEntire at Soma Electronic Music Studios in the Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. McEntire, well known as the drummer of the band Tortoise, has a deep list of recording

Poster for February 25, 2012 show

2012-01-18T20:14:00.002-06:00

Rabid Rabbit on Soundcloud

2012-01-18T06:10:00.002-06:00

http://soundcloud.com/rabidrabbitchicago

Arriver "Tsushima" LP teaser

2012-01-17T19:28:00.000-06:00

Redrot "Deviant" 7-inch available

2012-01-16T13:11:00.000-06:00

Following a return shipment from a distributor, ten (10) copies of the long-sold-out Redrot "Deviant" 7-inch, one of the fastest selling releases on BloodLust!, are now available at the BloodShop!http://bloodshop.bigcartel.com/product/b-109-redrot-deviant-7-inch-7-inch-sold-out

Rabid Rabbit LP availability in Japan

2012-01-16T12:34:00.000-06:00

For those in Japan, the great Warszawa shop now has the Rabid Rabbit "Czarny Sen" LP in-stock:http://www.warszawa.jp/store/?p=18977

Flavorpill on Yob + Anatomy of Habit (1/25)

2012-01-15T09:53:00.000-06:00

http://flavorpill.com/chicago/events/2012/1/25/yob-w-anatomy-of-habit-and-mike-scheidt-solo "Veteran doom-metal act YOB visited Chicago just last July, but any chance to experience the band's body-enveloping sonic wave is reason to thrill. YOB's stunning sixth album, Atma (Profound Lore), was a usual suspect on Best of 2011 lists — even gracing a couple of high-profile, all-encompassing,

"PHASES : FOUR"

2012-01-11T21:14:00.002-06:00

PHASES : FOUR by BLOODYMINDED

Invisible Oranges on Wrekmeister Harmonies

2012-01-11T15:22:00.001-06:00

Coverage of the recent MCA event on the Invisible Oranges site (with thanks to Carmelo Española!): http://www.invisibleoranges.com/2012/01/live-report-wrekmeister-harmonies-at-museum-of-contemporary-art-chicago/

BloodLust! January 2012 Update

2012-01-08T11:38:00.000-06:00

The BloodLust! January 2012 Update email was just sent out to the mailing list. If you did not receive your email or if you wish to be added to the mailing list, please send an request to: bludlust@mindspring.com

HSS on AoH, again...

2012-01-08T10:00:00.000-06:00

Thanks to Harold at Hammer Smashed Sound for including Anatomy of Habit in his top records of 2011. We appreciate his ongoing support! http://www.hammersmashedsound.com/2012/01/best-of-2011-another-year-end-list-for.html

Poster for January 25, 2012 show

2012-01-05T19:11:00.000-06:00

THE FORTIETH DAY vs. SSHE RETINA STIMULANTS: 2011

2012-01-04T14:17:00.000-06:00

Via Paolo's blog: http://colloidalsemantika.blogspot.com/2012/01/fortieth-day-vs-sshe-retina-stimulants.html

B!158 Josh Hydeman "Madison's Fence" LP - Update 3

2012-01-03T17:18:00.002-06:00

Now that the holidays are behind us, the master for Josh Hydeman's LP has finally been sent to the plant. I expect to see test pressings within two to three weeks, and with the covers already printed, it is reasonably safe to assume that the record will be released in mid-February...

The Fortieth Day - January 2, 2012 - Superior St. - Chicago, IL

2012-01-03T06:46:00.001-06:00

Post-Kuma's gorging, frigid first practice of the new year. Even Santa Muerte could not help us...

New BloodShop! Items (January 2012)

2012-01-02T12:22:00.008-06:00

Redrot "Freedom" / "Twitch" 7-Inchhttp://bloodshop.bigcartel.com/product/redrot-freedom-twitch-7-inch Slogun "Visit Revisit" 2xCDhttp://bloodshop.bigcartel.com/product/slogun-visit-revisit-2xcd Slogun "Bloody Roots" CDhttp://bloodshop.bigcartel.com/product/slogun-bloody-roots-cd Phil Blankenship & David Reed "Rhinestone" CDhttp://bloodshop.bigcartel.com/product/

More kind words about AoH from Chicagoist

2011-12-30T20:30:00.000-06:00

We could not ask for better company! http://chicagoist.com/2011/12/30/chicago_music_in_2011_from_watched.php

Anatomy of Habit - December 2, 2011 - Cactus Club - Milwaukee, WI

2011-12-30T11:34:00.001-06:00

A small selection of photographs by Mariah Karson during our recent Milwaukee show with Russian Circles and Young Widows:

Wrekmeister Harmonies - The Group on 12/27

2011-12-29T16:51:00.001-06:00

Here is a post-show group shot taken at the Museum of Contemporary Art by Carmelo Espanola:

MCA Tonight

2011-12-27T23:27:00.004-06:00

Thanks to everyone who came out tonight! Wow, what a cool event to be included in. Standing room only! A big congratulations to J.R. Robinson, for successfully organizing such a complex endeavor! Additional previews: Chicagoist:http://chicagoist.com/2011/12/27/do_this_wrekmeister_harmonies_at_mu.php Brooklyn Vegan:http://www.brooklynvegan.com/chicago/2011/12/wrekmeister_har.html

Mark Solotroff performs with Wrekmeister Harmonies @ MCA / Tue 12/27

2011-12-26T17:44:00.000-06:00

Please join me for my last performance of 2011. This is a pretty amazing event to be a part of! And Tuesday is "free day" at the MCA. Happy Holidays! Mark J.R. Robinson, AKA Wrekmeister Harmonies, will be performing at the Museum of Contemporary Art, on Tuesday December 27th at 6:00 PM -- as part of the MCA’s Face the Strange series. Robinson will be

Russian Circles on AoH in Pitchfork

2011-12-21T22:26:00.005-06:00

Really flattering words about Anatomy of Habit, from Russian Circles, in their Pitchfork Guest List:"Chicago’s got a lot of really conceptual metal going on lately. There’s Nachtmystium and their forays into prog, Bloodiest and their spaghetti western twang, Atlas Moth and their little-bit-of-everything, just to name a few. Anatomy of Habit aren’t really known outside of Chicago but hopefully

Chicago Reader on Wrekmeister Harmonies - 12/27

2011-12-21T05:49:00.000-06:00

http://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/wrekmeister-harmonies/Event?oid=5216167 As Wrekmeister Harmonies—a bastardization of the title of the 2000 film Werckmeister Harmonies, by the great Hungarian filmmaker Bela Tarr—Chicago sound artist J.R. Robinson creates resonant, long-form drone pieces and slow-moving ambient excursions, in both cases using field recordings made around the world, often in

AoH 2012...

2011-12-20T18:24:00.000-06:00

Anatomy of Habit will not be playing any shows in January but we are now booked to record later in the month with engineer John McEntire (of Tortoise) at Soma Studio.

Anatomy Of Habit - December 3, 2011 - Lincoln Hall - Chicago, IL

2011-12-16T18:23:00.001-06:00

Great new photographs of Anatomy of Habit taken by Mariah Karson at Lincoln Hall:

Update on 12/27 at MCA

2011-12-16T10:18:00.000-06:00

J.R. Robinson, AKA Wrekmeister Harmonies, will be performing at the Museum of Contemporary Art, on Tuesday December 27th at 6:00 PM -- as part of the MCA’s Face the Strange series. Robinson will be screening and conducting a live score to his video, "You’ve Always Meant So Much To Me." J.R. Robinson is a Chicago-based sound artist who works under the name Wrekmeister Harmonies. He has exhibited

Crucial Blast on The Fortieth Day

2011-12-14T10:25:00.002-06:00

The Fortieth Day "Pelusium: 540 AD" CD Here's another reissue disc from The Fortieth Day, the grim industrial side project from Bloodyminded members Mark Solotroff and Isidro Reyes. I've been slowly making my way through the collection of Fortieth Day discs that Solotroff has been releasing on his Bloodlust! label, because as much as I dig the high-frequency terror of Bloodyminded, I find

Mark Solotroff playlist in Hammer Smashed Sound

2011-12-14T09:59:00.000-06:00

The great website, Hammer Smashed Sound, asked me to come up with a playlist a few weeks ago. Here is what I submitted: http://www.hammersmashedsound.com/2011/12/playlist-mark-solotroff.html

A very nice mention of AoH in an interview with audio engineer Jeremy Lemos...

2011-12-14T06:29:00.000-06:00

http://audiovisualsalvage.blogspot.com/2011/12/jeremy-lemos-interview.html

Crucial Blast on Mauthausen Orchestra

2011-12-14T06:21:00.000-06:00

Mauthausen Orchestra "Where Are We Going?" For the 2008 album Where Are We Going, Italian power electronics pioneer Pierpaolo Zoppo shortened his Mauthausen Orchestra name down to M.O., but the black pulsating electronics that he is known for are still in full force. It is more subdued than the tumorous throbbing horror of such classic Mauthausen Orchestra recordings as Necrofellatio and

Josh Hydeman LP Update

2011-12-12T22:48:00.000-06:00

Wow, the Rabid Rabbit vinyl barely just appeared and now the jackets for the Josh Hydeman "Madison's Fence" LP have arrived... And they look AMAZING! That release is still a ways off though, as the master has not been shipped to the pressing plant yet...

Rabid Rabbit LP - Out Now!

2011-12-12T06:28:00.004-06:00

B!169 Rabid Rabbit "Czarny Sen" LP - LIMITED EDITIONhttp://bloodshop.bigcartel.com/product/b-169-rabid-rabbit-czarny-sen-lp-limited-edition B!169 Rabid Rabbit "Czarny Sen" LP (regular edition)http://bloodshop.bigcartel.com/product/b-169-rabid-rabbit-czarny-sen-lp "Czarny Sen (BloodLust!), the second full-length from local quartet Rabid Rabbit, has been long awaited around these parts—Reader

BLOODYMINDED "Within The Walls" - Mastering Completed

2011-12-11T08:38:00.002-06:00

Mastering was completed yesterday for the new BLOODYMINDED album, "Within The Walls." I chose to work with Collin Jordan at his studio, The Boiler Room, on Sanford Parker's suggestion. Collin exclusively focuses on mastering and he previously worked with me on the re-issue of the Intrinsic Action "Sado-Electronics" CD, in 2002, when BLOODYMINDED and Intrinsic Action releases were mostly handled

BLOODYMINDED - Within The Walls - Update

2011-12-09T11:56:00.000-06:00

We have an appointment tomorrow to master "Within The Walls" at The Boiler Room with engineer Collin Jordan. He re-mastered one of the Intrinsic Action re-issues, at Alien Soundscapes, ages ago... http://www.brmastering.com/

RedEye on Rabid Rabbit

2011-12-07T10:59:00.002-06:00

RedEye, a spin-off of the Chicago Tribune, posted on interview with Andrea from Rabid Rabbit: http://www.redeyechicago.com/news/redeye-local-qa-rabid-rabbit-20111205,0,2785884.story

Mark Solotroff - Final shows of 2011

2011-12-06T11:40:00.002-06:00

Two last dates coming up to close out the year: I am happy to be joining Rabid Rabbit on "Suicide Song" this Sunday (12/11) when they open up for Psychic TV at Reggie's. The new Rabid Rabbit LP on BloodLust!, "Czarny Sen," will be available at the show: http://www.facebook.com/events/210624042324275/ I have just been added to a small ensemble that will be performing with J.R. Robinson, AKA

Rabid Rabbit update

2011-12-05T18:54:00.000-06:00

The Rabid Rabbit LPs were finally just delivered by UPS... merely the third UPS shipping screw-up in a row! The driver did not seem at all pleased about having to drive back out here at 6:30 PM with 18 cartons. Release update to follow, once the band gives these things the old tar-paper treatment...

AV Club Milwaukee on Anatomy of Habit

2011-12-05T13:49:00.002-06:00

AoH did not exactly win over AV Club in Milwaukee, but it isn't all bad... http://www.avclub.com/milwaukee/articles/russian-circles-at-cactus-club,66026/

AoH at Lincoln Hall

2011-12-04T17:13:00.000-06:00

Thanks to everyone who made it out to see us at Lincoln Hall last night! Sorry to those who could not get in due to the show selling out in advance. Big thanks to Patrick Scott for doing such a great job with our sound, as he always does. The stage/sound/production folks at Lincoln Hall were all cool to work with and it was a great stage/room to play on/in. It was a fun weekend of shows

Bis Aufs Messer on AoH

2011-12-04T17:09:00.000-06:00

http://bisaufsmesser.wordpress.com/2011/12/03/anatomy-of-habit/ Anatomy Of Habit Don’t believe the hype, this is not the new black metal project by Flying Luttenbachers people as promised. This is even better. Chicago underground galore. Totally awesome Swans-like postpunk, so dark and slow you don’t wanna come out of your cave. Be careful while listening to the new record.

AoH in Milwaukee

2011-12-03T15:21:00.000-06:00

Anatomy of Habit had a great night in Milwaukee last night! As we were finishing our set, Cactus Club was already turning people away who did not pre-order tickets...amazing! It was great to play to a full house. Young Widows win the award for coolest Emperor cabinets that I have seen/heard. Russian Circles completely captivated the audience. It will be interesting to see how the transition from

Mark Solotroff in Uneasy Listening

2011-12-02T12:50:00.001-06:00

Mark Solotroff recently spoke with Jamie Ludwig of Uneasy Listening about violence in music. Here are the results... http://www.unlisten.net/2011/12/anatomy-of-habits-mark-solotroff-on-violence-and-music/

Two Anatomy of Habit shows this weekend

2011-12-01T23:21:00.003-06:00

Friday December 2, 2011 9:00 PM Cactus Club 2496 S. Wentworth Milwaukee, WI http://www.cactusclubmilwaukee.com/ Russian Circles Young Widows Anatomy of Habit Event Invite: http://www.facebook.com/events/152685484832348/ -------------------------------------------------- Saturday December 3, 2011 9:00 PM Lincoln Hall 2424 N. Lincoln Avenue Chicago, IL 60614 http://

BloodLust! December 2011 Update

2011-12-01T23:18:00.000-06:00

The December 2011 update email has been sent out to the mailing list. If you did not receive it, or if you wish to be added to the list, please send a request to: bludlust@mindspring.com

B!158 Josh Hydeman "Madison's Fence" LP - Update

2011-11-29T15:28:00.008-06:00

Jackets designed by Jonathan Canady are now in production for the Josh Hydeman "Madison's Fence" LP and the audio master will be heading to the pressing plant soon...

The Fortieth Day + Sshe Retina Stimulants: The Rematch

2011-11-29T13:44:00.000-06:00

Isidro and I were pleased to welcome P.NG5361.B, he of Sshe Retina Stimulants and Sigillum S, into the PB/AOH/TFD practice space last night, to do a bit of playing and recording. P.B. added some intense Monotron-through-FX to our weekly mix. We captured an hour or so "on tape" and we will see what transpired and what sort of editing, micro-sampling, etc., Paolo might want to do, should the

Rabid Rabbit "Czarny Sen" Update

2011-11-29T12:30:00.000-06:00

The Rabid Rabbit test pressings finally arrived yesterday. I think the LP sounds great! Once the band gives me their final word, the records will be pressed. Stylish metallic silver ink on white jackets were already produced, while the band will be topping things off with their trademark tarpaper and wax seal treatment... Soon...

New BloodShop! Items

2011-11-27T12:04:00.002-06:00

http://bloodshop.bigcartel.com/ Just added: Masturbatory Dysfunction "My Diary" Mini-CDhttp://bloodshop.bigcartel.com/product/masturbatory-dysfunction-my-diary-mini-cd Pharmakon / Deterge "– .-- .- -. -" (split) 7-Inchhttp://bloodshop.bigcartel.com/product/pharmakon-deterge-split-7-inchEnvenomist "Visions" Cassettehttp://bloodshop.bigcartel.com/product/envenomist-visions-cassette Luasa Raelon "

2011-11-23T07:45:00.001-06:00

A big thanks to Noah Leger for his great mention of the AoH LP in the new Reader! http://www.chicagoreader.com/gyrobase/obsessions-of-bloodiests-bruce-lamont-and-blue-man-groups-noah-leger/Content?oid=5025991&storyPage=2 Anatomy of Habit, self-titled: Remember the opening scene in Blue Velvet? Familiar images are shown in such a way that you're immediately aware of a deeply concerning

BLOODYMINDED - Within The Walls - Engine Music Studios - Chicago, IL - November 2011

2011-11-21T09:55:00.008-06:00

The Pile (1)The Pile (2)Sanford Parker (master bit smasher, in control of the mix at the console)Mark Solotroff (parched with thirst am I and dying... and yes, that acoustic guitar did come into play in some way...)Isidro Reyes (master of the atole, the tamale, and vocal destruction)James Moy (master of feedback drenched vocals, a bottomless pit... go Packers)

BLOODYMINDED "Within The Walls" - Update

2011-11-21T07:41:00.000-06:00

I am very pleased to report that BLOODYMINDED completed the recording of our long-delayed album, "Within The Walls," this past weekend, with Sanford Parker at Engine Music Studios in Chicago. We have 13-songs recorded and mixed and once we have had time to review our work we will move quickly to get the material mastered. More details soon on content, etc...

Loud Loop Press on AoH LP

2011-11-18T15:05:00.003-06:00

Loud Loop Press posted a great review of the Anatomy of Habit LP today, written by Richard Giraldi, and we appreciate their attention! http://loudlooppress.com/reviews/anatomy-of-habit-anatomy-of-habit/ Anatomy of Habit’s self-titled debut might be the most un-metal metal album I’ve heard. In fact, calling it metal is probably a stretch. What it is, however, is a dark, moody and

BLOODYMINDED recording this weekend

2011-11-18T15:00:00.002-06:00

We are wrapping up "Within The Walls" this weekend... Really! We will fill in the details AFTER this happens...

Tonight (11/13)

2011-11-13T11:34:00.001-06:00

KFJC on AoH

2011-11-13T09:42:00.000-06:00

A really thoughtful review of our LP from the radio station KFJC:Anatomy of Habit – “Anatomy of Habit” Thickago! Five man band, two songs, two sides, ten tons. Purposeful plodding, Dylan Posa’s drums redoubled by Blake Edwards’ bonus percussion. Hard to call this doom or metal, as there is so much space in each epic. Hard to call it punk, but it has a lean, stripped down energy

Special discounted tickets for AoH + Scratch Acid

2011-11-12T10:06:00.000-06:00

Metro is offering Anatomy of Habit friends/fans a discounted $10.00 ticket (instead of the regular $21.00 price) that will be available only online and through this link. Once you go to the Etix link there is a promo box that you can enter the password "habit" (all lowercase) to receive the discount. Not bad... http://www.etix.com/ticket/online/performanceSearch.jsp?performance_id=1579760&

Time Out mentioned The Fortieth Day

2011-11-11T15:08:00.000-06:00

From: Time Out Chicago Featuring Bloodyminded players Isidro Reyes and Mark Solotroff (also of Anatomy of Habit), the Fortieth Day specializes in improvised noise that, as usual, sometimes disguises more going on than the overwhelming surface implies. A/V sonic architect Lori Felker opens, along with a DJ set from Felker's label benefactor Southbridge. (The Empty Bottle, Sunday November 13,

Rabid Rabbit LP PR (via Pure Grain Audio)

2011-11-10T06:30:00.002-06:00

http://puregrainaudio.com/news/rabid-rabbit-announces-new-album-czarny-sen-out-december-6th-on-bloodlust-records

More AoH 11/5 photos via Wierd

2011-11-10T06:26:00.001-06:00

A new photoset from 11/5 is up on the Wierd Flickr page. While it includes some of Mariah Karson's work that we already posted, there are many new great shots taken by esteemed Wierd photojournalist Phil Maier. http://www.flickr.com/photos/wierd/sets/72157628094469656/with/6330978046/

More Brooklyn Vegan coverage of AoH

2011-11-10T06:14:00.000-06:00

Following the Brooklyn Vegan sponsored Anatomy of Habit show at Saint Vitus, here are posts from the NYC and Chicago sites:Anatomy of Habit, Vaura and Rosenkopf played Saint Vitus (pics) Anatomy of Habit played a BV-presented show in NYC, opening for Scratch Acid @ Metro!

Short Notice - AoH - 11/12/11

2011-11-08T22:03:00.001-06:00

AoH - 11/5 - Recap

2011-11-08T21:18:00.001-06:00

Thanks to everyone, especially all of our New York friends, who came out to see us play on Saturday night at Saint Vitus in Brooklyn. It was really great to see everyone there and to have such amazing support! A huge thank you goes to Pieter Schoolwerth/Wierd for organizing the show. Thanks to Fred Pessaro at Brooklyn Vegan for promoting the show. Thanks to David Castillo at Saint Vitus for

AoH - 11/5 - Photos

2011-11-08T21:07:00.000-06:00

A slew of photographs are now online from the Anatomy of Habit show at Saint Vitus, with thanks to Mariah Karson, Chris Goudreau and Thomas Watkiss! http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloodlustchicago/sets/72157627957900253/

Brooklyn Vegan final AoH 11/5 preview

2011-11-04T13:29:00.000-05:00

More love from Brooklyn Vegan as a preview to the Anatomy of Habit show (in Brooklyn) that they are co-sponsoring tomorrow. And thanks to our friend Carmelo for snapping the photos in the article! http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2011/11/anatomy_of_habi_1.html

Tomorrow (11/5)

2011-11-04T06:27:00.004-05:00

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=106919572750569

BLOODYMINDED 10/30 Recap

2011-11-03T06:14:00.004-05:00

30 OCTOBER 2011THE HIDEOUTCHICAGO, IL INDIANRABBID RABBITBLOODYMINDEDDJ STEVEN HESS BLOODYMINDED: MEGAN EMISH - SYNTH+VOCALSJAMES MOY - SYNTH+MIX+VOCALSISIDRO REYES - SYNTH+VOCALSMARK SOLOTROFF - VOCALS+SYNTH SET-LIST: 01: LAKE STREET02: ANGEL OF DARKNESS03: TROPHY04: WITHIN THE WALLS05: MIND THE GAP06: IN THE MOOD07: MOTIVATION (INTRINSIC ACTION)08: A SONG FOR LISANNE, A YOUNG MODEL 09:

Flyer for 11/13

2011-11-02T06:24:00.002-05:00

Photo from Sunday's show

2011-11-01T15:34:00.000-05:00

Evidence:

Tonight!

2011-10-30T10:53:00.002-05:00

Rabid Rabbit promo image

2011-10-29T11:23:00.001-05:00

As the release of the Rabid Rabbit record gets closer, ace photographer Mariah Karson spent some time with the band...

Chicago Reader on Rabid Rabbit + 10/30 show

2011-10-26T10:16:00.004-05:00

From the Chicago Reader RecommendedMember PicksIndian, Rabid Rabbit, Bloodyminded, DJ Steve Hess When: Sun., Oct. 30, 9 p.m. Price: $5Czarny Sen (Bloodlust!), the second full-length from local quartet Rabid Rabbit, has been long awaited around these parts—Readermusic editor Philip Montoro wrote back in August about how great the album is. The double-bass-guitar attack has always given their

Anatomy of Habit with Aseethe, Oyarsa, and Young Bear - El Mamey - 10/27/11

2011-10-25T17:16:00.006-05:00

Things did not quite go according to plan last time, so Anatomy of Habit will once again be playing to celebrate the release of their long-awaited debut LP...and they have the records in-hand this time! Joining them will be heavy-hitting Iowa doom group Aseethe, Chicago's own crusted-out doom outfit Oyarsa, and solo drone/space-rock artist Young Bear from Seattle. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

AoH via Wierd

2011-10-18T06:30:00.000-05:00

The Anatomy of Habit LP can now be found via the Wierd Records webstore:http://www.wierdrecords.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=24&products_id=129&osCsid=f3029406738745b2aba55f44ced3778fChicago's Anatomy of Habit are a musical entity like none other. While veteran listeners of dark, difficult, and heavy music may detect elements of perennial acts from Swans to Neurosis to early Neubauten,

2011-10-17T15:31:00.000-05:00

More nice coverage of Anatomy of Habit on Brooklyn Vegan today: http://www.brooklynvegan.com/chicago/2011/10/anatomy_of_habi.html

Anatomy of Habit LP - Distro Update

2011-10-17T09:28:00.000-05:00

The Anatomy of Habit LP is making its way into the world, slowly but surely. Revolver USA has copies in stock, so stores can order directly from them, while individuals can also pick up copies through their Midheaven retail mail-order service, as well as from the associated Tedium House mail-order, which caters to the noise crowd, of course. Here is what Revolver said in their listing:

Pitchfork on The Atlas Moth

2011-10-17T06:17:00.000-05:00

It is fitting that, after seeing The Atlas Moth last night, who played a triumphant homecoming show, Pitchfork just published an extremely positive review of their new album, with an interesting mention of "Courage"... http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/reviews/albums/15936-an-ache-for-the-distance/

Poster for October 30, 2011 show

2011-10-16T17:40:00.003-05:00

Two new Anatomy of Habit photo sets

2011-10-12T09:28:00.000-05:00

With thanks, as always, to Mariah Karson, for her extraordinary work! August 7, 2011 http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloodlustchicago/sets/72157627133642361/show/ September 17, 2011 http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloodlustchicago/sets/72157627499990272/show/

CVLT NATION on Anatomy of Habit

2011-10-12T09:25:00.000-05:00

From the CVLT NATION website... A nearly perfect review, aside from the songwriting credit: What if there was an album that was perfect rainy day music, but it even sounded rad on sunny days? What if there was an album that had elements of blues, but wrapped it in slow moving gothic neo-folk? What if there was a band whose lyrics made you think of the world beyond what you could see in front of

Permanent Records on Anatomy of Habit

2011-10-11T15:58:00.002-05:00

With thanks to the great folks at Permanent! http://shop.permanentrecordschicago.com/index.php?product=N-LP+Anatomy+Of+Habit+-+Anatomy+Of+Habit "Anatomy Of Habit is one of Chicago's best-kept secrets. A five headed bone-rattling machine of industrialized power and dark subtly. This is their first LP, a self released 2 side-long tracks affair that draws a line in the sand, parts seas and

New Crucial Blast Write-Ups

2011-10-11T11:15:00.000-05:00

With thanks, as always, to Adam, for the support and kind words! REDROT Psycho Bondage LP (Bloodlust!) Try keeping up with Ryan Oppermann's output. It's not easy, let me tell you. The guy has so many different (and distinct) projects that he's involved with, many of which are quite active and releasing new material, that I'm always finding something new from him I haven't heard

Poster for October 27, 2011 show

2011-10-10T10:28:00.002-05:00

Status - 10/10

2011-10-10T08:39:00.001-05:00

- Catching up on mail-order, etc., after a long weekend away. Orders from Thursday through today will go out in tomorrow's mail- B!169 Rabid Rabbit "Czarny Sen" LP is now at the pressing plant. Test pressings are due shortly...- B!158 Josh Hydeman "Madison's Fence" LP is the next vinyl title to go to the plant- B!045 BLOODYMINDED "Gift Givers" digipak CD re-issue design is ready and will be

AoH - 10/27

2011-10-04T06:29:00.001-05:00

Thursday October 27, 2011 Door: 7:30 PM $7.00 El Mamey 2645 W. North Ave. (between Talman Ave & Washtenaw Ave) Chicago, IL 60647 Phantom Note Productions presents: Aseethe http://www.aseethecreation.com/ http://www.facebook.com/aseethecreation Anatomy of Habit ("Record Release Redux")http://anatomyofhabit.bandcamp.com/ http://anatomyofhabit.bigcartel.com/ http://www.facebook.com/pages/

Brooklyn Vegan preview 11/5 AoH show

2011-10-03T23:07:00.001-05:00

From Brooklyn Vegan Anatomy of Habit will play 1st NYC show w/ Vaura & Rosenkopf (stream new music by all of them) by BBG Anatomy of Habit BrooklynVegan & Wierd are proud to present the NYC debut of Anatomy of Habit in NYC, joined by the awesome Vaura and Rosenkopf. The

BloodLust! October 2011 Update

2011-10-02T23:45:00.000-05:00

The BloodLust! October 2011 Update was sent out to the mailing list. If you wish to receive these monthly updates please send a request to: bludlust@mindspring.com

AoH Brooklyn Details

2011-09-28T13:42:00.003-05:00

Brooklyn Vegan and Wierd Records present: Anatomy of Habit http://anatomyofhabit.bandcamp.com/ http://www.facebook.com/pages/Anatomy-of-Habit/65210152926 http://www.myspace.com/anatomyofhabit http://anatomyofhabit.bigcartel.com/ Vaura http://www.facebook.com/pages/Vaura/113871355306485 http://www.myspace.com/vaura Rosenkopf http://rsnkpf.blogspot.com/ Saturday November 5, 2011 Saint Vitus

Hammer Smashed Sound on the Anatomy of Habit LP

2011-09-27T15:40:00.011-05:00

From Hammer Smashed Sound: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2011Anatomy of Habit LP This debut recording from Chicago's Anatomy of Habit has been in the works for a long time, and is finally here. Well worth the wait, too. I'm not quite sure what to call it, in terms of genre... ambient, minimalist doom? Sure, why not? Comparisons aren't coming easy, either... I'm hearing early Sonic Youth, Swans, and to

AoH 11/5 NY Tix

2011-09-24T12:17:00.001-05:00

Tickets are now on sale for our November 5th show in New York: http://www.ticketfly.com/event/68143/

Anatomy of Habit LP now available

2011-09-24T10:39:00.003-05:00

Anatomy of Habit is pleased to announce that our new LP is available for purchase via our webstore (http://anatomyofhabit.bigcartel.com/) and via our Bandcamp page (http://anatomyofhabit.bandcamp.com/). If you purchase it through our webstore a download password will be sent to you via email. If you purchase it through our Bandcamp page you will have immediate download access in a variety of

Gossip Wolf on AoH LP

2011-09-23T07:53:00.001-05:00

From the Chicago Reader Gossip Wolf column: Heavy-as-fuck five-piece Anatomy of Habit has been one of the city's best live units since its inception nearly three years ago. The group includes several local luminaries—among them vocalist Mark Solotroff (Bloodyminded), guitarist Greg Ratajczak (Plague Bringer), and drummer Dylan Posa (Three Cheers for One Dead Man, ex-Cheer-Accident)—and they

The Shipping News...

2011-09-23T07:50:00.002-05:00

The outer sleeves for the Anatomy of Habit LPs finally arrived last night. It is great to actually see the album put together. Ordering information will be up by tomorrow afternoon via our webstore and our Bandcamp page...

The Inarguable on The Atlas Moth

2011-09-20T07:08:00.000-05:00

The Inarguable has posted a great review of the new album by The Atlas Moth. My thanks to Jon for the kind inclusion! The Atlas Moth - "An Ache For The Distance" (2011) [Profound Lore Records] If you haven't heard of Chicago metal band The Atlas Moth, you've at least heard of frontman Stavros Giannopoulos's legendary moustache, which he sadly shaved off last year. Powerful enough to

The Inarguable on the Anatomy of Habit LP

2011-09-18T10:59:00.000-05:00

The Inarguable has posted the first review of the AoH LP. Our thanks to Jon Rosenthal for the very positive words! It was really only a matter of time now. After three years of constant live activity and no studio recordings, Anatomy of Habit is finally releasing their debut album of heavy, experimental doom metal tonight. As I've said in reviews before, I normally don't get too stoked when

Tonight (9/17)

2011-09-17T18:48:00.000-05:00

Bad news folks... the outer sleeves of the Anatomy of Habit LP are still stuck on a truck somewhere, so we will NOT have records for sale at the show tonight. We hope to channel our disappointment and stress into a strong performance...