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Showing posts with label Chris Connelly. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chris Connelly. Show all posts
Friday, April 01, 2022
Big Vinyl Sale
Thursday, October 24, 2013
BLOODYMINDED Announces Will Lindsay as New Band Member
The members of BLOODYMINDED could not be happier to announce that Will Lindsay has officially joined the fold. Will played synth at the band's last show, the recording of which was initially bundled with orders of the new Hercules and Antaeus T-shirt, and which was subsequently released via Bandcamp. Will joins BLOODYMINDED at an exciting time, as the band is finally set to release its long-awaited new album, "Within The Walls."
This news follows the statement earlier in the year regarding Will joining Anatomy of Habit, as that band's new guitar player. He has already recorded with AoH on their as yet untitled second album, which will be released in 2014, and he played his first show with the band in May. AoH are currently writing new material, in anticipation of their third album.
When questioned on the subject, Mark Solotroff, vocalist in both bands, grumbled something about a master plan, but he would not elaborate, when pressed for details.
Will is a very busy man and he continues to play guitar in Indian, who have a new album (which Solotroff contributed synth to) due in 2014, on Relapse. He also recently recorded guitar (along with Kim Thayil!) on the new A Storm Of Light album, "Nations To Flames." Will's former bands include Nachtmystium, Wolves in the Throne Room and Middian, and he played bass on the Chris Connelly's "Artificial Madness," released on LP by BloodLust! in late-2012. Welcome Will!
This news follows the statement earlier in the year regarding Will joining Anatomy of Habit, as that band's new guitar player. He has already recorded with AoH on their as yet untitled second album, which will be released in 2014, and he played his first show with the band in May. AoH are currently writing new material, in anticipation of their third album.
When questioned on the subject, Mark Solotroff, vocalist in both bands, grumbled something about a master plan, but he would not elaborate, when pressed for details.
Will is a very busy man and he continues to play guitar in Indian, who have a new album (which Solotroff contributed synth to) due in 2014, on Relapse. He also recently recorded guitar (along with Kim Thayil!) on the new A Storm Of Light album, "Nations To Flames." Will's former bands include Nachtmystium, Wolves in the Throne Room and Middian, and he played bass on the Chris Connelly's "Artificial Madness," released on LP by BloodLust! in late-2012. Welcome Will!
Friday, January 18, 2013
Will Lindsay Joins Anatomy Of Habit
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Chris Connelly track on WXRT today
A BloodLust! first, no doubt... With thanks to Richard Milne for his enthusiasm!
http://wxrt.cbslocal.com/2012/11/24/new-chicago-music-on-this-sundays-local-anesthetic/
http://wxrt.cbslocal.com/2012/11/24/new-chicago-music-on-this-sundays-local-anesthetic/
Monday, November 19, 2012
Out Now: B!172 Chris Connelly "Artificial Madness" LP
Webstore link: http://bloodshop.bigcartel.com/product/b-172-chris-connelly-artificial-madness-lp
BloodLust! is very pleased to announce the release of the vinyl version of Chris Connelly's outstanding "Artificial Madness" album. This is the LP version of the CD that Relapse released in late 2011. "Artificial Madness" represents a momentous step in the progression of this very accomplished Chicago-based, Scottish-born musician, offering a suite of contemporary, heavy, high-energy rock songs that reveal measured lyrics paired with meticulously crafted songs. While Chris has certainly delivered beautiful records in the past, the maturity of this album may surprise some fans who have followed his prolific, diverse and rather hedonistic career in music.
Lyrically, the album offers a set of narratives that seem to accurately define a truly dystopian landscape, setting stories in invented locales, in which the inhabitants lead a dark, dehumanized and anxious existence. Stylistically, "Artificial Madness" sounds very modern, even as it draws from an arsenal of heavy post-punk music elements that Chris has built upon since the mid- to late-1980s, whether solo, with Ministry or Revolting Cocks, or with current and former members of Killing Joke and Public Image Limited.
This album also happens to feature numerous friends of mine. Perhaps Chris needs no further introduction, but his impact on the world of dark and heavy music, both in Chicago and beyond, should not be underestimated. And for those who think his “electronic” work is limited to the Wax Trax! style of industrial music – as if such as thing was that easy to classify – let me tell you about a very memorable 1989 show at Dreamerz, when Chris opened up for the still-new My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult, shocking (most of) the crowd with a vicious, assertive, straight-up power-electronics set. On a label-related note, Chris previously sang on the Plague Bringer "Burning Inside" CD single box set (B!155, 2010), an exclusive Record Store Day release that featured a cover version of a well-known song by one of his former bands, Ministry.
And for this album, Chris assembled a veritable who’s who of heavy-hitters from Chicago. Sanford Parker (keyboards, engineering and production) is known from the bands Buried At Sea, Minsk, Twilight and Nachtmystium, and he previously played alongside Chris in The High Confessions. Sanford also recorded the forthcoming BLOODYMINDED album, "Within The Walls," and he recorded and played synth alongside me on the imminent Wrekmeister Harmonies album, "You've Always Meant So Much To Me." Will Lindsay (bass) is a good friend, who has also sat in on bass with Anatomy of Habit, while I have contributed live synth and vocals to Will's band, Indian. Will is also known for his work with bands including Nachtmystium, Wolves in the Throne Room and Middian. Dallas Thomas (guitar) is known for his band The Swan King and he also happens to be playing with the celebrated group Pelican, these days. His amazing guitar style and tone is unmistakable on this LP. Noah Leger (drums) has recently been helping out on drums with Anatomy of Habit and he is known from a number of diverse local groups, including Electric Hawk, Head of Skulls, Tight Phantomz, and Milemarker. Noah most recently joined the exciting Chicago group Disappears. Safe to say, I am really excited to be releasing Chris' record!
- Mark Solotroff, BloodLust!
Chicago Sneak on Connelly LP
Here is what Permanent had to say in their new update:
YES! Chris Connelly's Artificial Madness was arguably one of the most overlooked records of 2011. Originaly released on CD by purveyours of heaviness Relapse Records, Artificial Madness gets some serious hometown love in 2012 by Chicago based BloodLust! Records. BloodLust! has been steadily releasing outstanding records by the likes of Anatomy Of Habit, Sun Splitter, Arriver and Rabid Rabbit. We've dropped drooling praise on their previous releases and now to finally get our grubby hands on Chris Connelly wax has us over the moon to say the least. Artificial Madness is first and foremost a rock record, which it being released on Relapse might lead one to believe this is a metal release but Connelly eschews his time spent in such legendary industrial bands as Revolting Cocks and Ministry and instead plows straight forward into thick muscular post apocalyptic rock with his warming croon over top of some punising rhythms and walls of guitar majesty; we're hearing echoes of Killing Joke, Wire and even some Public Image Limited tinges here and there, but like they put all those influences in a blender then blasted it out of a cannon. Higih octane, high energy dark jams from start to finish is what you'll get on Artificial Madness; after it's all said and done see what remnants of your mind are left. Connelly enlisted some of Chicago's finest to fill out his band of outsiders featuring members of Nachtmystium, Indian, The Swan King, and Electric Hawk giving Artificial Madness a walloping heft that is yet to be matched. Fans of Total Control, Pop 1280 and the paranoia-stricken sci-fi roster of Sacred Bones Records should definitely take note on this one. Mega Recommended.
Reckless posted this on their site:
13th solo album from ex-REVOLTING COCKS & MINISTRY vocalist CHRIS CONNELLY. Much like his other 12 albums, this one sounds nothing like the industrial music he cut his teeth with, but has a much more aggressive edge than any of his solo albums to date. CONNELLY channels WIRE, PiL & KILLING JOKE on "Artificial Madness" with the help of some serious players: NOAH LEGER on drums (TIGHT PHANTOMZ, HEAD OF SKULLS), WILL LINDSAY on bass (ex-WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM, INDIAN) & SANFORD PARKER (NACHTMYSTIUM, TWILIGHT) on keys and behind the boards. A very cool release!
Saturday, August 18, 2012
B!172 Chris Connelly "Artificial Madness" LP - Update #2
The test pressings have arrived for the Chris Connelly "Artificial
Madness" LP and they sound excellent. Loud and clear. We will give them a
few more spins prior to approval.
Wednesday, July 04, 2012
B!172 Chris Connelly "Artificial Madness" LP - Update #1
The master for Chris' LP is on its way to the pressing plant and the LP jacket and the inner sleeve are already in production. We expect availability by late-August...
More information: http://bloodlust.blogspot.com/2012/05/coming-soon-chris-connelly-artificial.html
More information: http://bloodlust.blogspot.com/2012/05/coming-soon-chris-connelly-artificial.html
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Coming soon... Chris Connelly "Artificial Madness"
Now that the Sun Splitter and Anatomy of Habit LPs are in production, it seems like a good time to announce the next vinyl release scheduled on BloodLust!
B!172 Chris Connelly "Artificial Madness" LP
This is the LP version of the excellent album that Relapse released on CD, late last year. The album features numerous friends of mine... Of course, Chris Connelly probably needs no introduction, but on a label-related note, he sang on the Plague Bringer "Burning Inside" CD single (B!155). Will Lindsay (bass) is a good friend who has sat in on bass with Anatomy of Habit, and I have played synth and done vocals live with his band, Indian. Will is also known for his work with Nachtmystium, Wolves in the Throne Room and Middian. Dallas Thomas (guitar) is known for his band The Swan King and he is also playing live with Pelican these days. His amazing guitar style and tone is unmistakable! Noah Leger (drums) has recently been helping out on drums with Anatomy of Habit and he is known from a number of groups, including Electric Hawk, Head of Skulls, Tight
Phantomz, Milemarker, etc. Sanford Parker (keyboards, production, etc.) recently recorded the new BLOODYMINDED album, "Within The Walls," and he recorded and played synth alongside me on the forthcoming Wrekmeister Harmonies album "You've Always Meant So Much To Me." I am really excited to be releasing Chris' album on BloodLust!
- Mark Solotroff
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
BloodLust! sold out of Plague Bringer
I meant to post this the other day, but BloodLust! is totally out of the Plague Bringer "Burning Inside" box set. The band still has a small number on hand for their upcoming Chicago and Milwaukee shows. I was just told that the Reckless Records store in Wicker Park will have the final few copies on hand from the stock that all three locations started with this past Saturday. Thanks to everyone who enthusiastically supported this release! It was a great project to work on, all the way around...
Friday, April 16, 2010
BlackBerry Snapshots of Plague Bringer Box Set
After a marathon session last night, the Plague Bringer box sets are all assembled and they are being dropped off at the three Reckless Records stores today, in preparation for tomorrow's Record Store Day event, featuring Plague Bringer live at the downtown store. Here are some low-quality BlackBerry snapshots of what the boxes look like. This is definitely one of the most elaborate BloodLust! releases ever...
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Friday, March 26, 2010
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