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'''SCRAPS'''
'''SCRAPS'''

https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=yQkEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA24&dq=scrawl+%22travel+on+rider%22&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi1tdDsgYyKAxXRSUEAHYk-Bu4Q6AF6BAgFEAI#v=onepage&q=scrawl%20%22travel%20on%20rider%22&f=false (borzillo 1996)


https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=BE85AAAAIBAJ&pg=PA8&dq=scrawl+%22marcy+mays%22&article_id=3260,18595564&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjM3bin-ouKAxUmZ0EAHZKMAMEQ6AF6BAgJEAI#v=onepage&q=scrawl%20%22marcy%20mays%22&f=false (1995 interview)
https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=BE85AAAAIBAJ&pg=PA8&dq=scrawl+%22marcy+mays%22&article_id=3260,18595564&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjM3bin-ouKAxUmZ0EAHZKMAMEQ6AF6BAgJEAI#v=onepage&q=scrawl%20%22marcy%20mays%22&f=false (1995 interview)

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https://web.archive.org/web/20010124143200/http://www.musicsbottomline.com/october/amen.htm

https://eviglyttar.no/blogg/2018/11/3/the-guest-serena-cherry-svalbard-terrorizer-is-5050-the-answer

https://www.wired.com/story/i-dont-understand-anything-anymore/

Nasiruddeen: "Our first rehearsal with [Karyn] was something I will never forget. She uses her voice like an instrument, and her performance is pure excess. She lay on the floor and her whole body produced an incredible spectrum of sound..." (metal hammer 1996)

Original text in German: "Unsere erste Probe mit ihr war etwas, das ich nie vergessen werde. Sie benutzt ihre Stimme wie ein instrument, und ihre performance ist der reine Exzess. Sie lag auf dem boden, und ihr ganzer Körper erzeugte ein unglaubiches Klangspectrum..."

https://www.metalorgie.com/interviews/2248_Serena-Cherry-Svalbard-Noctule-parle-de-The-Weight-of-the-Mask-mais-pas-que_Visioconference-Septembre-2023

https://www.punktastic.com/news/svalbard-will-support-oathbreaker-on-selected-uk-dates/ (2017)

https://www.loudersound.com/features/british-metal-has-a-massive-problem-and-here-s-why

https://www.loudersound.com/features/holy-roar-records-underground-hardcore-punk

devourement

"written with the intent of performing them live" in composition. yes

Scrawl (the band)

Scrawl
Also known asSkull (1984–1985)
OriginAthens, Ohio, U.S.
Genres
Years active
  • 1984–present
Labels
MembersMarcy Mays
Sue Harshe
Jovan Karcic
Past membersJane Young
Carla Sanseri
Carolyn O'Leary
Dana Marshall

Scrawl is an American indie rock band. The band were originally formed as Skull in 1984 in Athens, Ohio. After guitarist and vocalist Marcy Mays relocated to Columbus in 1985 and recruited bassist and backing vocalist Sue Harshe and drummer Carolyn O'Leary, the band changed to its current name in 1985. The band's have been recognized as an influence on (or at least a precursor to....) riot grrrl , although the band did not associate themselves with the term.

In 1987, Scrawl released its debut album Plus, Also Too, which earned the band a record deal with Rough Trade Records. The band released two albums with the label, He's Drunk (1988) and Smallmouth (1990), prior to the label's bankruptcy (after which they bought back their masters at auction). O'Leary left the band in 1992 and was replaced by Dana Marshall, who made his recording debut on Velvet Hammer (1993). The band moved to the major label Elektra Records for two albums, Travel On, Rider (1996) and Nature Film (1998), which were underpromoted by the label. Although they have not released any new material since Nature Film, Scrawl have continued to tour with drummer and former Gaunt guitarist Jovan Karcic, who has been with the band since 2007.

History

Formation and Rough Trade Records (1984–1990)

Scrawl were originally founded as Skull in Athens, Ohio. Its original lineup featured guitarist and vocalist Marcy Mays, bassist Jane Young and drummer Carla Sanseri. In 1984, Mays met Sue Harshe of No Amerika!, and they quickly became friends.[1] Both members were performing in hardcore bands at the time but did not contribute to the songwiritng "because we felt intimidated", according to Harshe.[2] After Mays relocated to Columbus in early 1985, Mays and Hashe both agreed to write songs and be "masters of [their] own domain".[2] Around this time, Skull were offered an opening slot for the Butthole Surfers by show promoter and School Kids and No Other Records owner Curt Scheiber.[3] Young was not interested, and Harshe subsequently joined the band as her replacement.[2] Prior to a show opening for the Meat Puppets in August 1985,[4][2] Skull changed its name to Scrawl and Sanseri was replaced by Carolyn O'Leary.[5] According to Harshe, the band thought that Skull "sound[ed] too heavy metal" and changed the name to Scraw "quite frankly because it rhymed with Skull."[2] The band quickly developed a following,[6][7] and embarked on its first tour in 1986, performing in the cities of Lexington, Kentucky, Tallahassee and Jackson, Mississippi.[2] Mays said that Scrawl did not expect themselves to be long-lived, telling the Chicago Tribune in 1990; "Everything for the next nine months [after the Meat Puppets show] was, 'Let's just do one more gig'. We never thought we'd be together one more month."[8]

In September 1986, Scrawl recorded its debut album, Plus Also Too.[4] The band recorded the album with the help of their friends for less than $500.[6] The album was through Scheiber's No Other Records label in May 1987, to positive reviews and media response.[5][9] After Robert Christgau gave the album a favourable review in his "Consumer Guide" for The Village Voice, Scrawl received offers from Homestead Records, Twin/Tone Records and Rough Trade Records.[10] Following a performance for all three labels at CBGB in New York City—which Mays later recalled as "one of the worst" the band played—Scrawl signed to Rough Trade in March 1988.[9][11] In October of that year, the band finished recording their second album, He's Drunk, at Paisely Park Studios in Minneapolis.[12] Released in the winter of 1988,[4] the album had sold 4,000 copies by 1990.[13] To promote the album, Scrawl toured with Firehose.[7]

Scrawl worked with producer Gary Smith on their third album Smallmouth, which was released in March 1990 OR APRIL??. they supported smallmouth with touring of the West Coast of the United States in June. https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/CMJ/1990/CMJ-New-Music-Report-1990-06-22.pdf

supported Smallmouth by touring with the Afghan Whigs.[4](better source needed)

Following abortive negotations with the label over their fourth album and the release of a four-song promotional extended play of covers recorded by Steve Albini,[14][9] Scrawl parted ways with Rough Trade in the autumn of 1990.[5] One year later, the label went bankrupt and Scrawl's back catalog subsequently went out of print.[5] The band were forced to buy back their master tapes back at public auction.[15][14][16]

Simple Machines and Velvet Hammer (1991–1995)

In January and April 1991, the band recorded an extended play with Steve Albini, Bloodsucker.[4] it was released on the Feel Good All Over Records. According to Jason Ankey of AllMusic, the EP "is clearly informed by the group's troubled experiences in the music business". Regarding its cover artwork, the liner notes state that "any resemblance to music industry executives is purely coincidental."[17] Released in October 1991,(CITATION!) the EP's quickly sold out of its first pressing of 2000 copies.[15] Although it suffered from poor distribution,[5] the EP received strong reviews and was ranked ninth on the 1991 Pazz & Jop poll for extended plays, tying with releases from Dinosaur Jr. and Prisonshake.[18][9] Around the time of its release, the band played shows with the Afghan Whigs and My Bloody Valentine.[7]

In May 1992, O'Leary left Scrawl.[9] The following month, the band released the 7" single "Misery (Someone Is Winning) / Just Plain Bad",[7] before embarking on the "Foxcore, My Ass" tour as an acoustic duo.[5] By the end of 1992, the band had recruited Dana Marshall as their new drummer and signed with Simple Machines Records and Southern Records (for the UK).[7] Harshe said that the band were no long worried about being intimidated by working with men again as they felt they had become better songwriters and performers.[16]

In January 1993, Scrawl worked with Albini again for the recording of Velvet Hammer, which was released in November 1993. The album is generally considered to be their best.(allmusic)(prob something else)[19]

The band also toured europe in the fall, including a perforfance at the Reading Festival in the United Kingdom.[20]

In 1994, the band performed at



contributed song to label compilation.

https://web.archive.org/web/20211130195641/https://www.allmusic.com/album/simple-machines-working-holiday-january-mw0001896170

Elektra Records, Travel on Rider and Nature Film (1996–1999)

In 1996,[21] Scrawl were signed to Elektra Records by A&R rep Terry Tolkin.[22] The band released its major label debut, Travel On Rider, in August of that year. The band toured the Northeastern US in October,[23] prior to a supporting tour with Wilco. (citations)


Scrawl recorded its sixth album, Nature Film, with producer Tim O'Heir. The album features six new songs, six re-recorded songs taken from the band's Rough Trade albums, and a cover of Public Image Ltd's "Public Image".[24] Harshe said that the band wanted to re-record their old songs as they had changed and "become more fluid live" over the years, and because "the thought of giving them 12 new songs seemed really depressing to us" due to the label's lacklustre promotion of Travel On, Rider.[24] Mays later said that the band "were basically saying 'fuck em" by not giving them anything new".[25]

The album was released in May 1998,[26] and was supported by a tour supporting Mike Watt.[27] Six weeks after the album's release, Elektra informed Scrawl via fax that they had dropped the band from its roster. In response, Scrawl launched a mailing campaign, giving its supporters and more than 250 people on its mailing list a postcard to send to label head Sylvia Rhone, featuring a copy of the fax from Elektra on one side and the following message for a sender to tick off and sign on the other:[28]

Elektra has dropped Scrawl. I am: 1) Disgusted; 2) Relieved; 3) Out of the Closet; 4) Other

In an 1998 interview with CMJ New Music Report, Harshe said that they were not suprised about being dropped from Elektra due to the minimal support for both Travel On, Rider and Nature Film, claiming that the label "never sent out anything other than advance CDs" and that both releases had sold less than their independent label albums, although she was did not feel bitter towards them.[29] As of August 1998, the former had sold 2,115 copies, whilst the latter had sold only 956 copies.[29] David Martin of the Cleveland Scene associated Scrawl with the "Columbus Curse" of bands from the city signed to major labels, including Royal Crescent Mob, the Toll and Watershed, that were soon dropped.[21] A planned tour of the west coast of the United States with the Spinanes, due to commence in October 1998,[29] was cancelled after Mays broke her collarbone.[24][30] The band resumed touring in 1999.[30]

In an interview with Inkblot Magazine, Harshe said the Marcy's collarbone and split from Elektra had postponed the bands plans to write new material i guess.[24]

Subsequent activities and possible seventh studio album (2000–present)

On March 16, 2000, Scrawl played their final show with Dana Marshall, who relocated to Sweden thereafter.[31] In early 2001, Scrawl played a few shows as a duo, with Mays and Harshe handling keyboards in the absence of a drummer.[32][33][34]


https://cringe.com/issues/10.1/lowdown.shtml

the band played some shows in spring 2001

Although Scrawl have not released any new material since Nature Film, the band have continued to perform shows and rehearse together. https://web.archive.org/web/20010721161208/http://www.scrawl.net:80/


In 2007, Scrawl reformed with drummer Jovan Karcic, formerly the guitarist of Gaunt, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Little Brother club in Columbus.[35]

The band has

In a 2012 interview

In a 2023 interview with Matter News, Mays revealed that Scrawl had begun producing new instrumentals together since the summer with the intention of finally releasing a new album, though said they have no deadlines.[36]

That same year, Harshe formed Fort Shame. https://eu.dispatch.com/story/entertainment/music/2012/11/15/meet-band-fort-shame/24022341007/

Musical style, influences and legacy

Scrawl have been described as indie rock,[37][38] post-punk[21] and indie pop. (bostphonenix aug698) uhhhh

The band's first two albums, Plus, Also, Too and He's Drunk, have been described as indie pop.[38][5]

The band's influences include Cheap Trick, Paula Abdul,[39] the Meat Puppets and Wire.[8]

Abdul's "Cold Hearted Snake" on Bloodsucker.[39]


In an 1990 interview, Mays said that Scrawl's songs were, "If not feminist, [...] definitely feminine."[40]

"Charles" is a parody of "Beth" by Kiss,[40] whilst "Louis L'Amour" parodies aerosmith???? (proquest 1996)

Relationship with riot grrrl

https://archive.org/details/sim_boston-phoenix_january-7-13-1994_23_1/page/19/mode/1up?q=%22scrawl%22+%22plus+also+too%22 "one of the first mentioned" in association to it.

Scrawl have been associated with of the early-to-mid 1990s, with some considering the band an an influence or a precursor to it.

Since the 1990s, Scrawl have been described as precursors to the riot grrrl movement.(ATTRIBUTED TO MULTIPLE SOURCES) In 1992, Cathy Hainer of USA Today stated that the band "have been called 'the spiritual grandmothers' of the girl-grunge movement",[39] whilst in 1993, Caroline Sullivan of The Guardian deemed them the movement's "founding mothers".[41] Chuck Eddy considered Scrawl to be "ahead of its time" in a 2009 listicle covering the "100 Greatest Bands You've (Probably) Never Heard" for Spin, describing the band as "the lone antidote to guitar-rock Guyville" in the late 1980s before the appearence of riot grrrl.[42] Despiet this, Scrawl did not consider themselves to be riot grrrl, and—like their contemporaries Hole and L7—actively distanced themselves from the movement and its associated "angry women" label.(CITATIONS) According to The Encyclopedia of Popular Music, the band's 1992 "Foxcore, My Ass" tour highlighted their deep suspicions towards the movement.[7] In an 1993 interview with Hot Press, Harshe said: "I think that riot grrrl is good for young women. We certainly don’t really have an alignment with them. Partly because we are older and we started out a long time ago. And so it really doesn’t hold anything for us."[43] In an 1999 interview with the Cleveland Scene, she considered the band's assocation with the label to be "very bizarre" and "a joke".[21]



In a 2014 interview, Mays said: "There was nothing intentionally feminist about the music, but we were leading feminist lives by doing what we wanted to do and not really paying attention to what people wanted us to do. And that’s definitely reflected in the music."[25]

Kathleen Hanna of Bikini Kill and Le Tigre has cited Scrawl as an influence on her music,[44] whilst Tsumani guitarist Jenny Toomey called them an "enormous influence on what we did and how we did it."[45] Greg Dulli of the Afghan Whigs is a longtime fan of the band, having first seen them perform during their tours in support of Plus, Also, Too; the Afghan Whigs also covered "Green Beer" (from He's Drunk) at their concerts.[46] The band would later enlist Mays to provide vocals for "My Curse", from their fourth album Gentlemen (1993), and "Domino and Jimmy" from their ninth album How Do You Burn? (2022).[47]

Band members

Timeline

Discography

Scrawl discography
Studio albums6
EPs1
Compilation albums1
Singles3
Music videos1
Splits2

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected details
Title Album details
Plus, Also, Too
  • Released: May 1987[14]
  • Label: No Other
  • Format: LP
He's Drunk
  • Released: December?? 1988
  • Label: Rough Trade
  • Format: CS, LP
Smallmouth
  • Released: March 1990
  • Label: Rough Trade
  • Format: CD, CS, LP
Velvet Hammer
  • Released: November 1993[14]
  • Label: Simple Machines
  • Format: CD, CS, LP
Travel On, Rider
  • Released: August 20, 1996
  • Label: Elektra
  • Format: CD, CS, LP
Nature Film
  • Released: May 19, 1998[26]
  • Label: Elektra
  • Format: CD, CS

Compilation albums

List of split releases, with selected details
Title Split details
He's Drunk/Plus, Also, Too
  • Released: 1989
  • Label: Rough Trade
  • Format: CD

Extended plays

List of split releases, with selected details
Title Split details
Bloodsucker
  • Released: October 1991[4]
  • Label: Feel Good All Over
  • Format: CD, CS, LP

Split releases

List of split releases, with selected details
Title Split details
January / Working Holiday

(Scrawl and Versus)

  • Released: March 1993[14]
  • Label: Simple Machines
  • Format: 7-inch
I'm Going Out Of My Way / Breaker Breaker

(Stereolab and Scrawl)

  • Released: 1994
  • Label:
  • Format: 7-inch

Singles

List of singles
Title Year Album
"Misery (Someone is Winning) / Just Plain Bad"[4] 1992 Non-album single
"Your Mother Wants to Know"[4] 1993 Velvet Hammer
"Good Under Pressure"[4][48] 1995 Travel On, Rider

References

  1. ^ Hurachulla 2016, pp. 334–335.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Hurachulla 2016, p. 335.
  3. ^ Hurachulla 2016, pp. 335–336.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i Anon. (n.d.). "Scrawl". Simple Machines Records. Archived from the original on February 19, 2001. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g Ankey, Jason (n.d.). "Scrawl Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  6. ^ a b MacInnis 1989.
  7. ^ a b c d e f Larkin 2006.
  8. ^ a b Helm 1990.
  9. ^ a b c d e Larkin 2006, p. 315.
  10. ^ Hurachulla 2016, p. 336.
  11. ^ DeVille, Chris (October 23, 2012). "Rewind: Marcy Mays of Scrawl". Columbus Alive. Archived from the original on May 19, 2022. Retrieved November 28, 2024. We had 20 minutes, and I broke two strings. [...] we ended up getting a record deal with Rough Trade from that show. But it was horrible. It was the longest 20 minutes of my life.
  12. ^ Holley 1988.
  13. ^ Madam X 1990, p. 69.
  14. ^ a b c d e Strong 1999.
  15. ^ a b Thompson 1993, p. 66.
  16. ^ a b McGovern, Gerry (1993). "The Unforgettable 5". Hot Press. Archived from the original on December 2, 2024. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
  17. ^ Bloodsucker - Scrawl | Album | AllMusic, retrieved November 28, 2024
  18. ^ "Robert Christgau: Pazz & Jop 1991: Critics Poll". The Village Voice. March 2, 1992. Retrieved November 28, 2024 – via robertchristgau.com.
  19. ^ unicornmang (October 5, 2012). "ATP: I'll Be Your Mirror 2012". Tiny Mix Tapes. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  20. ^ Simpson, Dave (September 3, 1994). "Reading Festival, Melody Maker Stage". Melody Maker – via Rock's Back Pages.
  21. ^ a b c d Martin, David W. (February 25, 1999). "Reluctant Godmothers". Cleveland Scene. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
  22. ^ Knopper, Steve (January 25, 2022). "Terry Tolkin, Who Championed Alt-Rock at Elektra, Dies at 62". Billboard. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  23. ^ Borzillo 1996.
  24. ^ a b c d Rosenheim, David (1998). "An Interview with Scrawl's Sue Harshe". Inkblot Magazine. Archived from the original on April 13, 2001. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
  25. ^ a b 614NOW Staff (January 1, 2014). "Marcy Mays". 614Now. Retrieved December 2, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  26. ^ a b Kellman, Andy (n.d.). "Nature Film - Scrawl | Album". AllMusic. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  27. ^ Malsey 1998.
  28. ^ CMJ 1998, pp. 3, 67.
  29. ^ a b c CMJ 1998, p. 67.
  30. ^ a b Meyer, Bill (February 11, 1999). "Scrawl". Chicago Reader. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
  31. ^ Schieber 2000.
  32. ^ Niesel, Jeff (January 4, 2001). "Scrawl". Cleveland Scene. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
  33. ^ "Scrawl". web.archive.org. July 21, 2001. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
  34. ^ "Scrawl". web.archive.org. April 2, 2001. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
  35. ^ Writer, Staff (February 28, 2007). "Scrawl to reunite". Columbus Monthly. Archived from the original on May 20, 2022. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  36. ^ Downing, Andy (September 29, 2023). "Scrawl continues to keep the drama to a minimum". Matter News. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
  37. ^ DeVille, Chris (October 23, 2012). "Rewind: Marcy Mays of Scrawl". Columbus Monthly. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  38. ^ a b "Scrawl". Trouser Press. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  39. ^ a b c Hainer 1992.
  40. ^ a b Blanco, John (October 10, 1990). "Return to the Gender". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
  41. ^ Sullivan 1993.
  42. ^ Eddy 2009, p. 74.
  43. ^ McGovern, Gerry (1993). "The Unforgettable 5". Hot Press. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
  44. ^ McDonnell 1999.
  45. ^ Gentry 2012.
  46. ^ DeVille, Chris (September 6, 2022). "We've Got A File On You: Greg Dulli". Stereogum. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  47. ^ Berman, Stuart (September 9, 2022). "The Afghan Whigs: How Do You Burn?". Pitchfork. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  48. ^ Anderson 1995.

Bibliography

SCRAPS

https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=yQkEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA24&dq=scrawl+%22travel+on+rider%22&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi1tdDsgYyKAxXRSUEAHYk-Bu4Q6AF6BAgFEAI#v=onepage&q=scrawl%20%22travel%20on%20rider%22&f=false (borzillo 1996)

https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=BE85AAAAIBAJ&pg=PA8&dq=scrawl+%22marcy+mays%22&article_id=3260,18595564&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjM3bin-ouKAxUmZ0EAHZKMAMEQ6AF6BAgJEAI#v=onepage&q=scrawl%20%22marcy%20mays%22&f=false (1995 interview)

https://chicagoreader.com/music/scrawl-3/ describes band as "reductionist"

https://hudsonvalleyone.com/2024/08/28/homegrown-independent-music-fest-this-weekend-in-catskill/ (2024: importance of partnership with steve albini)

When the band told the crowd that they had been dropped during a July 1998 show at The Middle East in Boston, a fan told them not to worry as "half the people in this room have been dropped by major labels."https://archive.org/details/sim_boston-phoenix_july-31-august-06-1998_27_31/page/14/mode/2up?q=scrawl+%22marcy+mays%22

label spotlight on Feel Good All Over

https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Gavin-Report/90/92/Gavin-1992-01-31.pdf

robin hurly responds to the scrawl rough trade dispute

https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Gavin-Report/90/92/Gavin-1992-02-14.pdf

in 1993 inaugurated the empty bottle in Chicago illinois[1]

melody maker Vol. 65, Iss. 38,  (Sep 23, 1989) and melody maker Vol. 69, Iss. 41,  (Oct 9, 1993): 29.

https://archive.org/details/ink_disease_17/page/n33/mode/2up?q=scrawl

https://archive.org/details/McGillLibrary-mcgill-daily-culture-v83-n059-january-27-1994-13868/page/n3/mode/2up?q=scrawl+%22dana+marshall%22

Also see: the reference ideas on talk page

https://archive.org/details/allmusicguidetor0000unse_k1o0/page/982/mode/2up?q=scrawl+%22dana+marshall%22 (text version of allmusic, online)

https://reader.exacteditions.com/issues/35289/page/66 (the wire July 1993)

https://www.mcall.com/1995/08/12/sweat-fest-becomes-a-pretty-cool-event/

https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/291024/from-despair-to-where/

https://www.clevescene.com/music/reluctant-godmothers-1471950 (archived version here)

Gamboa, Glen (February 25, 1999). "Scrawl sees writing on wall". The Akron Beacon Journal. p. F2.

Swift, Orla (October 12, 1990). "Scrawl likes to keep things short and simple". Record-Journal. p. 24.

Theobalds, Frankie (May 28, 1993). "Scrawl re-write history". Buckinghamshire Examiner. p. 42.

Speck, Chris (May 14, 1999). "Scrawl: Grit and determination". The Chapel Hill News. pp. B4–B5.

https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=gU45AAAAIBAJ&pg=PA10&dq=scrawl+%22marcy+mays%22&article_id=329,5043526&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjOopSs9b-IAxW2W0EAHU4hMBoQ6AF6BAgJEAI

https://www.chickfactor.com/an-interview-with-scrawl/

https://archive.org/details/sim_boston-phoenix_june-1-7-1990_19_22/page/n59/mode/2up?q=scrawl+%22marcy+mays%22 (1990 smallmouth review)

https://archive.org/details/mademoiselle104jannewy/page/n1047/mode/2up?q=scrawl+%22marcy+mays%22 (mademoiselle considers the band ahead of their time in association to riot grrl, like spin)

proquest 268644817 (1996 intervew)

https://archive.org/details/outweek/OutWeek%2047/page/n67/mode/2up?q=scrawl+%22marcy+mays%22 (outweek, issue 47

Daily Rind (blog of Sony Music's The Orchard) makes bold proclamation: "Another band, Scrawl, was opening the space for women in rock long before the riot grrrl movement [...] Listening to their subtle anger and political messages, it’s clear that riot grrrl was inspired by Scrawl." https://dailyrindblog.com/underground-music-a-celebration-of-riot-grrrl/

we'll see

https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=wg4EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA22&dq=scrawl+band&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiDiZG81_SIAxXCUkEAHejOH1AQ6AF6BAgGEAI#v=onepage&q=scrawl%20band&f=false 1995; describes scrawl as "an edgy all-female band that presaged the riot-grrrl movement".

https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Microphone_Fiends/SzrJAwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=scrawl+band&pg=PA254&printsec=frontcover (again; scrawl resistant to "angry women in rock" label)


https://archive.org/details/isbn_9780810385948/page/64/mode/2up?q=scrawl+%22marcy+mays%22

https://archive.org/details/martlet-1990-09-13/page/16/mode/2up?q=scrawl+%22marcy+mays%22

https://atlengthmag.com/scrawl-punk-rock-for-grown-ups-a-retrospective/ (dunno if i can use this...)

see also? https://archive.org/details/microphonefiends00ross/page/272/mode/2up?q=scrawl+%22foxcore+my+ass%22

https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Gavin-Report/90/93/Gavin-1993-12-03.pdf (on the girl band phenomenom)

Lake Malice

Lake Malice
OriginBrighton, England
GenresAlternative metal et. al.
Years active2021–present
LabelsSO Recordings
Members
  • Alice Guala
  • Blake Cornwall
Websitelakemalice.com

Lake Malice are a British alternative metal band from Brighton

Musical style and influences

Lake Malice have been described as alternative metal . mixing pop influences?? idk man i am stallin

References

metal hammer april 2023, new noise

https://www.brightonandhovenews.org/2024/03/10/dont-stop-the-party-as-lake-malice-are-on-the-case/

https://boolintunes.com/interviews/in-conversation-alice-guala-blake-cornwall-of-lake-malice/

https://distortedsoundmag.com/introducing-lake-malice/

https://v13.net/2023/09/lake-malices-alice-guala-talks-award-nominations-sci-fi-inspirations-and-the-origin-of-their-name/

https://www.kerrang.com/lake-malice-are-the-uks-most-exciting-new-alt-metal-band

https://rocksound.tv/features/lake-malice-tour-essentials

https://www.messedmag.com/2023/08/29/lake-malice-on-their-explosive-rise-balancing-work-and-italys-alternative-scene-interview/

https://hardbeat.co.uk/2023/07/17/interview-with-lake-malice-2000trees-2023/

https://www.scenemusicmedia.com/interview/interview-lake-malice-misery-loves-company-2023

https://www.scenemusicmedia.com/interview/interview-lake-malice-2000trees

https://devolutionmagazine.co.uk/2023/07/06/interview-the-download-tapes-lake-malice/

https://altcorner.com/interviews/a-chat-with-lake-malice-at-download20/

https://www.hivemagazine.net/features/one-on-one-an-interview-with-lake-malice

https://www.asbomagazine.com/2023/08/17/lake-malice/

https://rocksound.tv/news/lake-malice-share-power-game-music-video-and-announce-uk-tour

https://www.loudersound.com/features/best-new-metal-bands-march-2024

https://www.metal-rules.com/2022/08/17/bloodywood-lake-malice-the-boston-music-room-london/

https://www.kerrang.com/in-pictures-lake-malices-first-ever-uk-headline-show

according to bands facebook band was established on June 3 2021

https://hmmagazine.com/alt-metal-duo-lake-malice-releases-debut-single-blossom/

  1. ^ Locker, Melissa (June 2, 2016). "Empty Bottle: the 'hole-in-the-wall' that shook up Chicago's indie music scene". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved October 4, 2024.

????

ayo is there a heriot b-side; "Metanoia", played during the band's 2023 summer tours as a double set with "Enter the Flesh". honestly as an intro its a w

https://www.noizze.co.uk/live-review-heriot-inhuman-nature-and-ordeal-the-devils-dog-digbeth-birmingham-13-05-2023/

https://www.loudersound.com/reviews/heriot-live-review-2023

Bare URLS

https://web.archive.org/web/20040824065408/http://www.blackendrecords.com:80/

https://web.archive.org/web/20000226205810/http://metalblade.iuma.com/bands/Crisis/crisis_press.html (critics about deathhead)

https://web.archive.org/web/20001026123851/http://metalblade.iuma.com/bands/Crisis/p1.html

https://web.archive.org/web/19970728215547/http://www.brainlink.com/~ragnarok/press.html (fansite has interview from magazine)

https://web.archive.org/web/19970425042002/http://www.iuma.com/Metal_Blade/New-MetalBlade/tours/Crisis-dates.html tour dates per metal blade

by Marco Barberi founder (????) of Century Media Records.(metalupdate) (need specs for that 1995 tho)

https://web.archive.org/web/19970422003941/http://www.iuma.com/Metal_Blade/Crisis/ deathshead press kit In 1996, prior to aleft the band.

Crisis offfically returned in October 2002. https://web.archive.org/web/20030618161121/http://www.crisissite.com:80/news.htm ???

https://www.angelfire.com/mi2/crisis/text.html

https://web.archive.org/web/19980627052903/http://www.teufelstomb.com/suffocation/news.html (offical suffocation website circa despise the sun)

https://web.archive.org/web/19981202044811/http://ubl.com/ubl/cards/001/2/86.html (cathedral ubl)

https://web.archive.org/web/19990428023056/http://www.ubl.com/ubl/cards/005/9/83.html (crisis ubl)

https://digistar.mb.ca/homepg/ecrookes/crisis.html (fansite which is still live, wild)https://bravewords.com/news/crisis-frontwoman-keeping-busy-while-band-on-hiatus

collectors guide to metal vol 3

https://blabbermouth.net/news/crisis-live-version-of-study-in-cancer-available-for-free-download

https://blabbermouth.net/news/crisis-putting-the-finishing-touches-to-their-new-album

https://blabbermouth.net/news/crisis-eyes-of-fire-members-join-forces-in-the-angels-whispered-danger

https://blabbermouth.net/news/crisis-waking-the-dead-video-posted-online

https://blabbermouth.net/news/crisis-complete-work-on-waking-the-dead-video

https://blabbermouth.net/news/crisis-cancel-plans-for-3-inches-of-blood-tour

https://blabbermouth.net/news/crisis-frontwoman-says-next-album-will-include-dimebag-inspired-jam

https://blabbermouth.net/news/crisis-cancel-fury-fest-appearance

https://blabbermouth.net/news/crisis-to-film-video-for-blood-burden

https://blabbermouth.net/news/crisis-announce-east-coast-dates

https://blabbermouth.net/news/crisis-announce-upcoming-gigs

https://blabbermouth.net/news/crisis-cancel-tempe-show

https://blabbermouth.net/news/crisis-looking-for-new-drummer

https://blabbermouth.net/news/crisis-add-ex-today-is-the-day-drummer-prepare-to-record

#https://blabbermouth.net/news/crisis-to-film-video-for-blood-burden

https://blabbermouth.net/news/crisis-blood-burden-video-to-premiere-on-headbanger-s-ball

https://blabbermouth.net/news/crisis-urgently-seek-drummer-for-kittie-otep-tour https://loudwire.com/top-hard-rock-metal-frontwomen-of-all-time/ (top frontwomen: deathshead)

https://blabbermouth.net/news/archive-news-apr-17-2001

https://metalstorm.net/pub/review.php?review_id=1666

https://www.allmusic.com/artist/crisis-mn0000134345

https://blabbermouth.net/news/skullsick-nation-complete-work-on-dead-to-the-world (https://www.discogs.com/release/6547329-Skullsick-Nation-Dead-To-The-World)

https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=bEcKL-3VVjAC&pg=PA22&lpg=PA22&dq=crisis+skullsick+nation+2002&source=bl&ots=Vre-7wNTz-&sig=ACfU3U3EPITymztuIJbMLTguM8YXtx3f1w&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj77drj8vyGAxVkQvEDHZ8OC9A4HhDoAXoECAIQAw#v=onepage&q=crisis%20skullsick%20nation%202002&f=false (skullsuck nation)

https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=uIIf03bGyAAC&pg=PA95&lpg=PA95&dq=crisis+skullsick+nation+2002&source=bl&ots=ZDFU1kWuaO&sig=ACfU3U0dcJpcb2Ybzz_bIwa4PDd7xsFmUA&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj77drj8vyGAxVkQvEDHZ8OC9A4HhDoAXoECAMQAw#v=onepage&q=crisis%20skullsick%20nation%202002&f=false

https://www-newspapers-com.wikipedialibrary.idm.oclc.org/image/147522239/?match=1&terms=crisis%20%22deathshead%20extermination%22

https://www-newspapers-com.wikipedialibrary.idm.oclc.org/image/756685866/?match=1&terms=crisis%20%22deathshead%20extermination%22

https://www-newspapers-com.wikipedialibrary.idm.oclc.org/image/255737357/?match=1&terms=crisis%20%22deathshead%20extermination%22

https://www-newspapers-com.wikipedialibrary.idm.oclc.org/image/613615793/?match=1&terms=crisis%20%22like%20sheep%20to%20slaughter%22

https://web.archive.org/web/19970425035227/http://www.iuma.com/Metal_Blade/Crisis/DHlyrics.html

https://www.slugmag.com/music/national-music-reviews/review-crisis-like-sheep-led-to-slaughter/

https://archive.org/details/metallusillibrod0000unse/mode/2up?q=%22crisis%22+%22Gia+Chuan+Wang%22 (????????)

https://web.archive.org/web/19970728215612/http://www.brainlink.com/~ragnarok/members.html information on members, hmmmmm. it's in the liner notes for the hollowing so it's official/officially recognized?

kerrang 587, p. 45. 2ks for deathshead

https://web.archive.org/web/20051104045224/http://www.antimusic.com/morley/05/crisis.shtml (date approx. https://blabbermouth.net/news/crisis-frontwoman-says-next-album-will-include-dimebag-inspired-jam)

https://web.archive.org/web/20020602112751/http://www.skullsicknation.com/main_fr.htm (skullsick nation website)

https://web.archive.org/web/19970723234808/http://www.brainlink.com/~ragnarok/crisis.html

https://archive.org/details/slug_ut_106/page/n29/mode/2up?q=%22karyn+crisis%22+%22Jason+Bittner%22 (slug mag; hollowinG)

https://web.archive.org/web/20041026180735/http://label.theendrecords.com/html/band/crisis.html (use this one for the band photo, maybe???)

https://web.archive.org/web/20060219101302/http://www.crisissite.com:80/news.php

https://web.archive.org/web/20060716232618/http://www.crisisfan.com/Articles.html

https://web.archive.org/web/19981207051113/http://members.aol.com/Leech97/koffin101.html (october 7, 1996. apparently in 2 parts)

https://web.archive.org/web/20060627145412/http://disposableunderground.com/pdfs/Disposable_Underground_33.pdf

https://disposableunderground.com/crisis-interview/

https://web.archive.org/web/20050212052014/http://www.namsnet.com/directory/mblade/mblade2.html#crisis

https://web.archive.org/web/20031029110146/http://www.crisisfanatic.com/inter/

https://web.archive.org/web/20030930101136/http://www.crisisfanatic.com/inter/5.php

https://web.archive.org/web/20010331202543/http://impure.org/sophie/coolmain.html

https://web.archive.org/web/20010303194546/http://impure.org:80/sophie/crisislinks.html

https://web.archive.org/web/20070516083057/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1530241/20060504/arch_enemy.jhtml (covers crisis hiatus; briefly.)

i am reluctant but...

Karyn Crisis' Gospel of the Witches
Also known asKaryn Crisis Band (2009)
OriginTuscany, Italy
Genres
Years active2009–2022 (on hiatus)
Labels
Spinoff of
Members
  • Karyn Crisis
  • Davide Tiso
Past members
  • Ross Dolan
  • Mike Hill
  • Charlie Schmid

Karyn Crisis' Gospel of the Witches (GOTW) is an American-Italian heavy metal band. The band was formed in Tuscany in 2009, when former Crisis vocalist Karyn Crisis began working with Ephel Duath instrumentalist Davide Tiso on a planned solo album for the Karyn Crisis Band. After the project fell apart, Karyn and Tiso relocated to San Francisco and continued working on material together before launching Gospel of The Witches in early 2014.

The band's lyrics based on witches and spiritual stuff, i guess.

Gospel of The Witches' first album, Salem's Wounds (2015), was funded through Kickstarter and Indiegogo and released by Century Media Records. The band supported its release with a few live performances with Ross Dolan, Danny Walker, Mike Hill and Charlie Schmid. In 2019, they released its second album, Covenant, through Aural Music, featuring drummer Fabian Vestod. Gospel of The Witches is currently on hold owing to Karyn's health struggles since 2022, although songs for its third album have been prepared.

History

Formation, Karyn Crisis Band (2009–2011)

After a break from the music industry following the indefinite hiatus of Crisis in 2006, Karyn Crisis began working on a solo album in 2008. In 2009, announced Karyn Crisis Band and sought members.[1]

project fell apart due to musical differences, they travelled round italy and returned to the us with plans to start recording, but instead got married (uwu) https://web.archive.org/web/20121031151507/http://canadaartsconnect.com/magazine/2012/06/karyn-crisis/

https://ghostcultmag.com/interview-karyn-crisis-gospel-of-the-witches/

In 2011, Karyn became the new vocalist of Ephel Duath, remaining in the band until its disbandment in 2014.

In 2012, announced plans working on a solo album. i guess.

https://bravewords.com/news/ephel-duath-vocalist-karyn-crisis-on-working-with-davide-tiso-his-music-really-moves-me-not-the-other-way-around

Karyn worked on Salems Wounds since at least 2012, per canada arts connect.

Gospel of the Witches and Salem's Wounds (2012–2018)

In a 2012 interview with Canada Arts Connect, Karyn revealed she was working on a solo album, titled Salem's Wounds.

In February 2014, Karyn revealed that her solo album would be released under the name Gospel of the Wicthes.[2] Salem's Wounds was recorded in June 2014 with producer Jamie King at The Basement Recording in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Ross Dolan of Immolation provided backing vocals, whilst Charlie Schmid performed drums. The album's recording was funded through a Kickstarter and Indiegogo, with their goal of $15,000 being fulfilled through both campaigns.

https://cvltnation.com/gospel-of-the-witches-karyn-crisis-death-choir/

The band recorded the album https://deadrhetoric.com/news/gospel-of-the-witches-featuring-former-crisis-frontwoman-reveals-debut-album-details/


In April, the band posted a demo clip of "The Ascent".[3]


In November 2014, band signed to Century Media Records by Marco Barberi, whom decades earlier was responsible for signing Crisis to Metal Blade Records.

Gospel of the Witches made their live debut on performing at Trickshots in Clifton Park, New York.[4] Followed by....

The band's live lineup featured Robert Vigna on guitar, Dolan on bass and Schmid on drums.[5]

Covenant and planned third album (2019–present)

In 2019, Gospel of the Witches released its second album, Covenant, through Aural Music.

In March 2022, Karyn became ill with topical steroid withdrawal. A GoFundMe page was set up in September to help with medical costs.[6] In a May 2024 interview, Tiso stated that Karyn's health struggles had forced them to put Gospel of the Witches on hold until she got better but also confirmed that they had songs for its third album were ready for her to sing on.[7]

Musical style and lyrics

stuff about witches (rolls eyes. not my thing but whatever floats your boat)

Band members

Members

  • Karyn Crisis – vocals
  • Davide Tiso – bass, guitar, instruments

Session/touring members

  • Ross Dolan - bass backing vocals (2014–2015) (dead rhetoric reviews)
  • Robert Vigna - guitar (2015) (dead rhetoric reviews)
  • Mike Hill - backing vocals (2014)
  • Charlie Schmid - drums (2014–2015)
  • Danny Walker - drums?? (2014) (not on recording but was initially announced)
  • Fabian Vestod - drums (2019)

https://deadrhetoric.com/concert-reviews/gospel-of-the-witches-crypt-sermon-magic-circle-conclave-second-grave-july-10-2015-ralphs-diner-worcester-ma/

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected details
Title Album details
Salem's Wounds
Covenant
  • Released: October 25, 2019[8]
  • Label: Aural Music
  • Format: CD, LP, DD

Singles

List of singles, showing year released along with albums
Title Year Album
"Mother" 2014 Salem's Wounds
"The Alchemist" 2015
"The Ascent"

References

(Not yet)

Sources

https://unquietthings.com/an-interview-with-karyn-crisis/

https://bravewords.com/news/karyn-crisis-gospel-of-the-witches-salems-wounds-album-released-karen-crisis-sends-video-greetings-to-fans

https://ghostcultmag.com/interview-karyn-crisis-gospel-of-the-witches/

https://deadrhetoric.com/concert-reviews/karyn-crisis-gospel-of-the-witches-march-28-2015-trickshots-clifton-park-ny/ (first show in march 2015)

https://web.archive.org/web/20121031151507/http://canadaartsconnect.com/magazine/2012/06/karyn-crisis/

https://100percentrock.com/2019/10/interview-karyn-crisis-from-gospel-of-the-witches-october-2019

https://themidlandsrocks.co.uk/interview-with-karyn-crisis/

https://www.loudersound.com/reviews/karyn-crisis-gospel-of-the-witches-salem-s-wounds

https://www.antimusic.com/morley/14/Karyn_Crisis.shtml (2014)

https://www.antimusic.com/morley/19/KarynCrisisGospelOfTheWitches.shtml (2019)

https://www.metalsucks.net/2014/03/28/karyn-crisiss-new-gospel-witches-project-will-feature-members-ephel-duath-intronaut-immolation/

https://unquietthings.com/an-interview-with-karyn-crisis/

https://bravewords.com/news/karyn-crisis-gospel-of-the-witches-release-the-ascent-music-video

https://www.brooklynvegan.com/karyn-crisis-go/

https://web.archive.org/web/20141122045553/http://slutist.com/legacy-of-the-witch-a-slutist-feminist-festival/

https://deadrhetoric.com/news/gospel-of-the-witches-featuring-former-crisis-frontwoman-reveals-debut-album-details/

https://deadrhetoric.com/features/karyn-crisis-gospels-of-the-witch-part-i/

https://deadrhetoric.com/features/karyn-crisis-gospels-of-the-witch-part-ii/

https://www.invisibleoranges.com/upcoming-metal-releases-382015-3142015/

https://deadrhetoric.com/concert-reviews/gospel-of-the-witches-crypt-sermon-magic-circle-conclave-second-grave-july-10-2015-ralphs-diner-worcester-ma/

https://www.metal.de/reviews/karyn-crisis-gospel-of-the-witches-salem-s-wounds-60518/

https://www.rockhard.de/reviews/karyn-crisis-gospel-of-the-witches-salems-wounds

https://web.archive.org/web/20150302200249/http://slutist.com:80/karyn-crisis-gospel-of-the-witches-conjuring-the-goddess-on-salems-wounds/

https://www.antimusic.com/news/19/October/24Karyn_Crisis_Hoping_To_Give_Fans_Live_Gospel_Of_The_Witches.shtml (2019)

https://www.french-metal.com/interviews/karyncrisisgospelofthewitches.html

https://rtmbmusic.com/nuevos-lanzamientos/3588/karyn-crisis-gospel-of-the-witches-covenant

https://metalpulpandpaper.com/serpents_interview_.htm

https://www.riffrelevant.com/2019/07/29/serpents-new-scongiuri-album/

https://web.archive.org/web/20170731074109/http://hautemacabre.com/2017/07/where-the-magic-lies-an-interview-with-karyn-crisis/

Like Sheep Led to Slaughter (i'll see if im worn out enough with crisis...)

Like Sheep Led to Slaughter
Studio album by
Crisis
ReleasedMay 25, 2004
Recorded
  • September 11–20, 2003
  • January 21–26, 2004
StudioDesert Moon (Anaheim)
Genre
Length46:43
Label
Producer
  • Billy Anderson
  • Crisis
Crisis chronology
The Hollowing
(1997) 		Like Sheep Led to Slaughter
(2004)

Like Sheep Led to Slaughter is the fourth and final studio album by American heavy metal band Crisis, released on May 25, 2004, through The End and Children of Rage Records. Produced and recorded by Billy Anderson at Desert Moon Studios in Anaheim, California, it was the band's first album in seven years and only release as a quintet, featuring second guitarist Jwyanza Hobson and drummer Josh Florian. Featuring an experimental metalcore sound, the album saw Crisis foray into more melodic stuff, eastern elements??? etc. idk

Vocalist Karyn Crisis' lyrics focussing more on real world topics, including, war, control, abuse of power, fake histories, and rape.

Like Sheep Led to Slaughter received generally positive reviews from critics, whom praised its (....) and Karyn's vocal performance. To promote the album, Crisis filmed music videos for "Blood Burden" and "Waking the Dead" and initially toured with Soulfly and Ill Niño before embarking on the Metal Movement tour with Kittie and Otep in 2004. Prior to the latter tour, Florian ruptured his appendix, forcing the band to search for a replacement; in February 2005, he was permanently replaced by Justin Arman. After further touring with M.O.D., Jacknife and Exodus, Crisis entered an indefinite hiatus in May 2006.

Background and recording

Shortly the release of its third album The Hollowing (1997), Crisis split from its record label Metal Blade Records owing to a lack of support. The band still played and all but didn't feel like they were getting the support they needed from east coast labels, so in 2000, they moved to Los Angeles.


In December 2002, Crisis reverted back to its original name and recruited Marshall Patric, formerly of Today is the Day, as their new drummer.

Like Sheep to Slaughter was recorded over two separate recording windows, from September 11 to 20, 2003, and January 21 to 26, 2004. Crisis self-financed much of the album's recording, as they were without a label until their signing with The End Records in December 2003.


Crisis had not played with Florian prior to the album's recording session. (metal maniacs)


The album's recording was recorded and documented by Dominick Garza, a former roadie, filmed the recording of Like Sheep Led to Slaughter and conducted interviews with the band and Anderson for a planned DVD release, Signatures of Survival. (pivotal rage) Originally due for release in 2005, The End Records it was delayed its release to 2006; the announcement of the band's hiatus that year left its fate uncertain.

Composition

Music

Like Sheep to Slaughter has been described as difficult to categorize musically, with Crisis alternating between styles and direction throughout its tracks.[9] Gregg Pratt of Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles described the album as a "schizophrenic smorgasbord of sounds", mixing "gloomy, metallic hardcore and dark, twisted, mind-bending apocalyptic Neurosis art metal." The album utilizes non-traditional song structures,(allmusic)

the album

eastern elements too???? yes

Compared to Crisis' previous albums, the lyrics are less introspective, focussing on real world topics such as war, control, abuse of power, fake histories. Pratt described the lyrics as "no-hope poetry mixed in with a bit of social commentary".

"Secrets Of The Prison House" and "Exit Catacombs" were both noted for their

Lyrics

"A Graveyard for Bitches" is about rape and the idea of the "body as a weapon".(ewe turn/terrorizer)


Release and promotion

Crisis announced the release of Like Sheep Led to Slaughter. The album was released in the United States by The End and Children of Rage Records on May 25, 2004. Blackend Records released the album internationally in June 28, 2004. Germany was Soulfood Records??? idk.

In April 2004, Crisis performed various shows in New York. From July 30 to September 17, 2004, the band embarked on a tour of the United States as support for Soulfly and Ill Niño. The tour was beset by numerous problems, with Crisis' van breaking down several times and their trailer of gear being stolen; Nasirudeen said they enjoyed the tour nonetheless.(pivotalrage, hvscene?) From September 27 to November 10, 2004, the band embarked on the Metal Movement Tour, which they co-headlined with Kittie and Otep. Two days before the tour's start, Florian "busted his appendix" and had to have emergency surgery, forcing Crisis were forced to search for a replacement. In a 2005 interview with TheHVScene, Karyn said that the band decided to move on without Florian as he could not handle the stress of touring. Founding drummer Fred Waring III returned to Crisis for the tour. Although due to time constraints they could not teach him any of their new songs for the tour, Nasiruddeen reasoned that their old songs appeared "brand new to [the tour's audiences] anyway".(pvtr)

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[10]
Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles7/10[11]
Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal7/10[9]
Metal.de7/10[12]
Metal Hammer7/10[13]
Rock Hard8/10[14]
Terrorizer8.5/10[15]

Like Sheep Led to Slaughter received generally positive reviews from critics.


Several reviewers praised Karyn Crisis' vocal performance on the album. Terry Bezer of Metal Hammer deemed it her "quote" since Deathshead Extermination.

"business as usual"... good or bad.

References

  1. ^ Blabbermouth (May 24, 2009). "Ex-CRISIS Singer Seeking Musicians For Solo Band". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
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