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Post by DerekRIHC on Mar 28, 2005 19:56:51 GMT -5
What's up guys, it's Derek, guitarist for Third Death. I just wanted to let everyone know that I'll be returning home this week, and hopefully Third Death will be actively playing shows in Providence and the surrounding area again very soon! We got 6 more songs recorded, but I think the mix needs a little work. Again, we just went for the cheapest recording we can get so it's nothing spectacular, but you get the point. I want to thank Scoots for giving us lots of good press and support, and look out for us! I'll make sure to check this board often!
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Post by 1:( on Mar 28, 2005 20:03:32 GMT -5
Ha! You're the 100th member too! Good work.
Well, Scoots isn't the only Rhode Island staff member here, I am too...so, uh...I'll do what I can.
Do you guys have mp3s? I have heard of your band and what it sounds like before.
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Post by DerekRIHC on Mar 28, 2005 20:12:55 GMT -5
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Post by Shevy on Mar 28, 2005 20:25:05 GMT -5
Right on. Welcome to the forums, Derek.
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Post by 1:( on Mar 28, 2005 20:27:24 GMT -5
I like this stuff. It's like a mix of old punk and modern hardcore. The mix didn't sound like there were any problems to me on the newer stuff either.
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Post by DerekRIHC on Mar 28, 2005 20:29:27 GMT -5
Thanks for the welcome!
Yeah, we don't really know how to "classify" ourselves. Some people have said it's "crossover", I dunno. We just say "it's fast". The mix on the newer stuff seems to need more guitar, and less crash cymbal, no? I dunno, I play the guitar, and there are parts where I can barely make out what I'm playing because the crash is so loud over it. It seems like the guitar backs the bass, instead of the other way around.
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Post by 1:( on Mar 28, 2005 20:33:39 GMT -5
It sounds faster than the old crossover stuff of the 80s. It's also a lot shorter too. But that's fine, I like short songs. Sometimes you just don't have much to play. Not to mention I have a four second attention span anyway, so you know.
But if one thing's for sure, speed's a big bonus in my book.
And after listening to this new stuff again, I'm starting to see what you mean about the guitar backing the bass...I guess it does need a little work, but there's good tone on both instruments to say something good.
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Post by DerekRIHC on Mar 28, 2005 20:37:29 GMT -5
Thanks man, I really appreciate the good words! That was the thing I missed the most about being away from home was the band. I'm real excited to start writing new stuff, and playing live again. Although, Savannah (where I am right now) has a real good local scene for punk/metal stuff. I only went to a few shows while I was down here, but I was never disappointed.
Municipal Waste (Richmond, VA) fucking RULE! I saw them at a free outdoor show here, and they blew me away. Their CD is great... Check them out if you haven't already. A band from right here in Savannah that's alright is Kylesa. Kind of experimental progressive metal stuff. Femal and male vocals. Who else... Two Days Of Freedom, some thrash, some heavy rock. Chronicle A.D. Good stuff down here.
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Post by Shevy on Mar 28, 2005 20:45:38 GMT -5
The mix on the newer stuff seems to need more guitar, and less crash cymbal, no? I dunno, I play the guitar, and there are parts where I can barely make out what I'm playing because the crash is so loud over it. It seems like the guitar backs the bass, instead of the other way around. I'd say you hit the nail on the head right there. I dig your new material, but that crash is way too dominant. I also dig the big bass sound, but not so much it detracts from the guitar work. 'Tis good shit. The vocals really add a distinct Hirax-style sound to it without introducing some of the power metal element. |
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Post by DerekRIHC on Mar 28, 2005 20:48:29 GMT -5
Buddy's vocals definitely give the band an even more unique sound. Although, on the new recording, he laid down the vocals while getting over a throat thing, so on some songs they sound a little strained. I don't really mind that as much as the musical issues. I already talked to the kid that recorded/mixed it, and he said no problem, he'd do it again. I just gotta get home first. Again, thanks for the compliments. It means a lot.
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Post by 1:( on Mar 28, 2005 20:51:02 GMT -5
Municipal Waste (Richmond, VA) fucking RULE! I saw them at a free outdoor show here, and they blew me away. Their CD is great... Check them out if you haven't already. A band from right here in Savannah that's alright is Kylesa. Kind of experimental progressive metal stuff. Femal and male vocals. Who else... Two Days Of Freedom, some thrash, some heavy rock. Chronicle A.D. Good stuff down here. Yeah, Municipal Waste are pretty cool. I've only heard a couple songs from them, but they were both awesome songs. Isn't Kylesa playing in Providence soon? I'll be sure to check out that other stuff. |
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Post by DerekRIHC on Mar 28, 2005 20:57:39 GMT -5
Not sure about Kylesa playing in Providence. I know that when I saw them here, they had just returned from a big tour. If they play Providence, I'll definitely check it out.
I emailed municipal waste about trying to get them into RI sometime this summer, but no reply as of now. I know they are touring a lot lately, so hopefully either they're already planning on coming to the northeast, or they'll have a break long enough to make it up. I video taped their whole set from here, and it makes me want to see them in a Providence club/space so bad. I hear they got a great response from the Chicago fest, so maybe we'll hear a lot more about them in the future.
Speaking of which, anybody have any Hit Me Back mp3's? My friend who was at the fest said they were awesome, but I've yet to hear them.
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Post by sc00ts on Mar 29, 2005 7:44:17 GMT -5
hey, welcome dude!
i have two of the older demos in my soulseek folder if you guys want to check them out. haven't checked out the new tunes yet but i'm looking forward to it...
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Post by 1:( on Mar 29, 2005 10:48:38 GMT -5
I actually downloaded that live set from July off of you last night, it was cool.
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Post by DerekRIHC on Mar 29, 2005 11:04:11 GMT -5
Hey Scoots, what's up? What's your soulseek name?
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Post by sc00ts on Mar 29, 2005 11:21:43 GMT -5
Scoots
(case sensitive)
what's up derek. i talked to bud last week, he was pretty psyched about the new recordings. i told him you guys should've done the "pearl jam cover" though, haha
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Post by DerekRIHC on Mar 29, 2005 11:25:47 GMT -5
lol. Has he said that at a show or somethin?
There were a couple little jams that we've done at practice that he really wanted us to throw down (one was all surf-rock-ish, the other was just a powerful melodic jam) but the dude that recorded us really rushed us.. oh well. I'm stoked on the new stuff too, I just want it to get remixed. I can't wait to play shooooows!!!!!!!!!
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Post by sc00ts on Mar 29, 2005 11:27:39 GMT -5
yeah, you don't remember the last show you guys played at redrum he said that... everyone kinda looked around nervous until you started playing, then everyone was singing along by the end, it was great.
(for anyone who wasn't there, the song was "wasted" by circle jerks/black flag)
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Post by DerekRIHC on Mar 29, 2005 11:36:21 GMT -5
lol Yeah, you never know what he'll say... he says weird shit so often, it all kind of blends together  I had a lot of fun at that show. Couldn't feel my fingers, and couldn't hear the drums, but it was a blast! |
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Post by DerekRIHC on May 26, 2005 21:23:13 GMT -5
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I had a lot of fun at that show. Couldn't feel my fingers, and couldn't hear the drums, but it was a blast!
Enjoy! (and again, please pardon the horrendeous mix on the tracks)