This month, 42 years ago, Killing Joke released their third studio album Revelations (July 1982). It was recorded in Cologne, Germany and produced by Conny Plank, making it their first album not to be self-produced. This is also seemed to be their last album with the original line-up, featuring Youth on Bass, until Youth rejoined Killing Joke for their 2010 album Absolute Dissent.
At the time of its release the album got very mixed reviews, while some music critics rated it with 'only' 3 out of 5 stars, others gave it a full 5 out of 5 star rating.
Revelations reached number 12 in the UK Albums Chart.
Two singles were released from the album: 'Empire Song' and 'Chop-Chop'.
Funny fact, 'Empire Song' was performed on Top Of The Pops without singer Jas Coleman, who apparently had fled to Iceland in order to survive a potential nuclear world war
Revelations - LP
A1 The Hum 4:58
A2 Empire Song 3:18
A3 We Have Joy 2:59
A4 Chop-Chop 4:18
A5 The Pandys Are Coming 4:09
B1 Chapter III 3:12
B2 Have A Nice Day 3:13
B3 Land Of Milk And Honey 2:36
B4 Good Samaritan 3:30
B5 Dregs 4:52
2005 CD bonus track
We Have Joy" (Alternate Mix) 4:21
Killing Joke:
Jaz Coleman – vocals, synthesizer
Kevin "Geordie" Walker – guitar
Martin "Youth" Glover – bass guitar
Paul Ferguson – drums, vocals
On this day, 13 years ago, Belgian Nu-EBM band The Juggernauts made a powerful debut with their track "Phoenix" on the 2011 compilation album Awake The Machines Vol. 7, released by Out Of Line (July 15 2011). Embodying a potent mix of harsh EBM and industrial beats, "Phoenix" stands out with its aggressive rhythm, dark melodies, and commanding vocals. The track's relentless energy and pulsating electronic soundscapes mark it as a standout entry, showcasing The Juggernauts' talent for crafting intense, danceable tracks. This release not only established The Juggernauts as a force within the EBM/industrial scene but also set the stage for their future contributions to the genre. "Phoenix" remains a definitive track, capturing the raw essence of the EBM genre.
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43 years ago, American new wave band The B52’s released their 12” Party Mix! (July 1981). Party Mix! is a remix album, that came out in between their second album Wild Planet (August 1980) and their Mesopotamia EP (October 1981). Since most of the band’s bouncy songs were already dance-ready to begin with, one can see these remixed tracks more as great alternative versions, rather than real ‘dance’ tracks.
The original 12” featured six songs taken from their first two albums, all remixed and sequenced to form two long tracks, one on each side. On the CD version however, all the songs feature their own track.
The B52's - Part Mix! (12" - 1981)
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A side |
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Party Out Of Bounds8 |
5:12 |
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Private Idaho |
4:04 |
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Give Me Back My Man |
7:02 |
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B side |
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Lava |
6:08 |
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Dance This Mess Around |
2:59 |
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52 Girls |
2:58 |
Ministry's "Psalm 69: The Way to Succeed and the Way to Suck Eggs," released 32 years ago, on July 14, 1992, by Sire Records, is a seminal industrial metal album that stands as a defining work in the genre. Also known as "ΚΕΦΑΛΗΞΘ," the album showcases a powerful blend of aggressive guitar riffs, pounding drums, and electronic elements, solidifying Ministry's influence and legacy in industrial metal. Produced by band members Al Jourgensen and Paul Barker, "Psalm 69" features iconic tracks like "Jesus Built My Hotrod," with a memorable guest appearance by Gibby Haynes of the Butthole Surfers, and "N.W.O.," which offers a scathing critique of the Gulf War and U.S. foreign policy.
The title of the album is linked to chapter 69 of The Book of Lies, a written work of Aleister Crowley, where he uses the expression "The way to succeed and the way to suck eggs" as a pun for the 69 sex position ("suck seed" and "suck eggs"). Moreover, Crowley titled the chapter ΚΕΦΑΛΗΞΘ (which translates literally as "shrugged" and contains the sound ΛΗΞ "licks") but has a second meaning as a compound of Greek κεφαλη ("head") and Ξ Θ (an encoded alphabetic reference to "69") which both have slang meanings in English for sexual acts.
"Psalm 69" achieved significant commercial success, reaching No. 27 on the Billboard 200 and earning a platinum certification from the RIAA, marking it as Ministry's most commercially successful album. The album's raw intensity, dark themes, and innovative soundscapes have made it a critical and fan favorite, influencing countless artists in both the industrial and metal scenes. Tracks like "Just One Fix" and the title track "Psalm 69" further demonstrate the band's ability to merge relentless energy with thought-provoking commentary.
The album received a 4 to 5 star ratings by most leading music magazines.
The album's relentless energy, unapologetic political stance, and groundbreaking fusion of metal and electronic music have cemented its place as a powerful statement in Ministry's discography. With "Psalm 69," Ministry not only defined the industrial metal genre but also pushed the boundaries of what heavy music could achieve. Its lasting impact on the industrial and metal scenes underscores its status as a landmark album, continuing to inspire new generations of musicians and fans alike.
Ministry – ΚΕΦΑΛΗΞΘ / Psalm 69
| N.W.O | 5:29 | ||
| Just One Fix | 5:11 | ||
| TV II | 3:04 | ||
| Hero | 4:12 | ||
| Jesus Built My Hotrod | 4:51 | ||
| Scarecrow | 8:21 | ||
| Psalm 69 | 5:29 | ||
| Corrosion | 4:55 | ||
| Grace | 3:06 |
ASTARI NITE Unleashes Resolution Of Happiness: A Labyrinthine Of Desires & The Pursuit Of Fulfillment
Negative Gain Productions recording artists, ASTARI NITE have just unveiled their latest full-length album, Resolution Of Happiness.
The album chronicles the individual's journey through the grieving process from denial through acceptance. But perhaps more importantly, Resolution Of Happiness offers a trajectory of hope and the celebration of life itself.
Speaking from personal experience, vocalist Mychael candidly states, "Something altered inside of me and to be perfectly honest with anyone who has brought ASTARI NITE into their lives, I was able to finally become at peace with the loss of my brother and Father!
The past never-ending years have been rather haunting though with a bunch of cheers from my friends and a bit of introspection, the grieving process seems to have vanished. I woke up and was able to breathe again! So, maybe I’m in bloom, maybe it’s okay to be myself, or maybe I could care less about wearing a crown of gloom any longer. The songs that make up Resolution Of Happiness are honest and welcoming into a perspective of my own, personal life. I’m in love with being alive and I’m in love with watching and making people smile."
Resolution Of Happiness is about learning from one another and the idea that creating memories is far more important than allowing “energy vampires” to drain your existence. Do what you want to. Don’t change the volume!
Resolution Of Happiness is available on CD, vinyl and digital formats in North America via Negative Gain Productions and on Danse Macabre Records for European digital distribution.
Stream ASTARI NITE Via Spotify HERE:
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Check out the video for “Tongue-Tied Galore” HERE:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZw8Gh9-RKE
The “Tongue-Tied Galore” video for ASTARI NITE was about portraying a day in the life of the band, or many days in the life of the band from hanging out before and after the shows, to touring and seeing friends, hitting stages near and far such as the Red Party and Dark Force Fest, without forgetting where the band came from. ASTARI NITE's city of Miami and stages like Churchills were repeatedly paid tribute to throughout the video.
Whereas the song itself is visceral in nature, the video absorbs itself and scenes of happiness the band has shared together. As vocalist Mychael states, "With the help of our friends, the video is made of pictures in the collage of our daily lives, often greater than the sum of all its parts."
ASTARI NITE will be performing songs off the new album Resolution Of Happiness at the following dates
7/6 Dallas, TX (Obituary Fest at The Granada Theater- presented by Leah Lane of Rosegarden Funeral Party)
8/3 Ybor City, FL. (Crowbar presented by Communion After Dark)
8/24 WPB, FL. (The March Violets and Rosegarden Funeral Party, presented by Heroes Live Entertainment)
9/7 Germany – (NCN Festival)
9/13 Fort Lauderdale, FL. (Culture Room presented MIDGE URE – THE VOICE OF ULTRAVOX)
9/28 Louisville, KY (Radio Arcane presents DARK CASTLE FEST)
