Tag: Voivod
0 VOIVOD releases new album, ‘Target Earth,’ today in North America
Canadian progressive metal pioneers VOIVOD have now released their 13th studio album, Target Earth! To hear Target Earth in its entirety, please head over to Loudwire.com for the album stream. To purchase Target Earth, please visit iTunes for a digital copy or CM Distro for the album, plus a special bundle that includes the CD and an exclusive t-shirt.
Recorded at producer Pierre Rémillard’s Wild Studios in Quebec and mixed by Sanford Parker (PELICAN, NACHTMYSTIUM), Target Earth features artwork by drummer Away (Michel Langevin), who used color schemes from each one of the band’s previous albums to make this new masterpiece. The album brings back original bass player, Blacky (Jean Yves Thériault), marking his first recordings with the band since 1991’s Angel Rat. It’s also the first to feature guitarist Chewy (Daniel Mongrain), who cut his teeth playing guitar to the late Piggy’s (Denis D’Amour) riffs, and thus has matched his style to a tee. VOIVOD, as a full group, hadn’t sat down to write a record together since 2003’s self-titled album. The end result harkens back to the group’s late 80s output and after 30 years together as a band, one of their best yet.
Read on for a few reviews of VOIVOD’s critically acclaimed Target Earth:
“…the long-awaited proper follow-up to [‘Nothingface’].” — DECIBEL MAGAZINE (8/10)
“…the songs have enough complexity, heaviness, and clever arrangements to make ‘Target Earth’ the most riveting VOIVOD album in more than 20 years.” — OUTBURN MAGAZINE (8/10)
“‘Target Earth’ is an instant classic…a contender for Best Metal Album of 2013.” — METAL SUCKS.net
“Thirty years in, these Canadian legends are still cranking out vital and ripping tracks…” — BROOKLYN VEGAN.com
“This is VOIVOD back to business with their best record since 1990’s ‘Nothingface.'” — AOL NOISECREEP.com
VOIVOD lineup
Michel Langevin (Away) – drums
Denis Bélanger (Snake) – vocals
Jean-Yves Thériault (Blacky) – bass
Daniel Mongrain (Chewy) – guitar
VOIVOD online:
http://www.facebook.com/Voivod
http://www.irongang.com
http://www.voivod.net
http://www.myspace.com/voivod
http://www.voivodfan.com
0 VOIVOD posts EPK for new album, ‘Target Earth,’ online
On January 21st in Europe and January 22nd in North America, Canadian progressive metal pioneers VOIVOD will release their 13th studio album, Target Earth! In anticipation of this release, the band has now posted the official Target Earth EPK, featuring behind-the-scenes footage, plus an exclusive interview with Away (Michel Langevin) and Chewy (Daniel Mongrain) about the making of the album.
For a first listen of Target Earth, be sure to check out the tracks “Target Earth” and “Mechanical Mind“!
Recorded at producer Pierre Rémillard’s Wild Studios in Quebec and mixed by Sanford Parker (PELICAN, NACHTMYSTIUM), Target Earth features artwork by drummer Away, who used color schemes from each one of the band’s previous albums to make this new masterpiece. The album brings back original bass player, Blacky (Jean Yves Thériault), marking his first recordings with the band since 1991’s Angel Rat. It’s also the first to feature guitarist Chewy, who cut his teeth playing guitar to the late Denis D’Amour’s riffs, and thus has matched his style to a tee. VOIVOD, as a full group, hadn’t sat down to write a record together since 2003’s self-titled album. The end result harkens back to the group’s late 80s output and after 30 years together as a band, one of their best yet.
The official track-listing for Target Earth can be seen below.
- Target Earth
- Kluskap O’Kom
- Empathy for the Enemy
- Mechanical Mind
- Warchaic
- Resistance
- Kaleidos
- Corps Étranger
- Artefact
- Defiance
The album will be available as a CD, gatefold double vinyl and a limited edition deluxe box set (details on that to be announced soon).
VOIVOD online:
http://www.facebook.com/Voivod
http://www.irongang.com
http://www.voivod.net
http://www.myspace.com/voivod
http://www.voivodfan.com
0 VOIVOD premieres ‘Target Earth’ artwork, Reveals Album Details
Canadian progressive metal pioneers VOIVOD have premiered the artwork for their 13th studio album, Target Earth, on the band’s official Facebook page.
The original art was once again drawn by drummer Away (Michel Langevin) and features color schemes from each one of the band’s’ previous albums.
Due out January 21st in Europe and January 22nd in North America, Target Earth was recorded at producer Pierre Rémillard’s Wild Studios in Quebec and mixed by Sanford Parker (PELICAN, NACHTMYSTIUM). The album will be available as a CD, gatefold double vinyl and a limited edition deluxe box set (details on that to be announced soon).
The album brings back original bass player, Blacky (Jean Yves Thériault), marking his first recordings with the band since 1991’s Angel Rat. It’s also the first to feature guitarist, Chewy (Dan Mongrain), who cut his teeth playing guitar to the late Denis D’Amour’s riffs and thus has matched his style to a tee. VOIVOD, as a full group, hadn’t sat down to write a record together since 2003’s self-titled album. The end result harkens back to the group’s late 80s output and after 30 years together as a band, one of their best yet.
The official track-listing for Target Earth can be seen below.
- Target Earth
- Kluskap O’Kom
- Empathy for the Enemy
- Mechanical Mind
- Warchaic
- Resistance
- Kaleidos
- Corps Étranger
- Artefact
- Defiance
To hear the album’s first single, “Mechanical Mind,” please click here.
VOIVOD live 2012
10/26–La Riviera–Madrid, Spain **with ARCH ENEMY**
10/27–Razzmatazz 2–Barcelona, Spain **with ARCH ENEMY**
10/30–MILK Club–Moscow, Russia
10/31–Nosturi–Helsinki, Finland
11/17–Fox Theater–Oakland, CA **with NEUROSIS, YOB**
VOIVOD online:
http://www.facebook.com/Voivod
http://www.irongang.com
http://www.voivod.net
http://www.myspace.com/voivod
http://www.voivodfan.com
0 VOIVOD Posts Preview of Upcoming Single, “Mechanical Mind”; Announces Free App For Mobile Smart Phones
Canadian progressive metal pioneers VOIVOD have now posted a teaser for their upcoming single, “Mechanical Mind,” which is taken from their 13th studio album, Target Earth (due out January 21st in Europe and January 22nd in North America). In addition to being featured on Target Earth, the track will be available as a digital single and 7″ vinyl (with the VOIVOD skull etching by the band’s own drummer Away as the “b-side”) on October 8th in Europe and October 9th in North America.
To hear a clip of “Mechanical Mind” and to get your first preview of Target Earth, click the link below:
VOIVOD has also announced a free app for mobile smart phones that gives fans access to the band’s songs, music videos, live interviews, news, upcoming live events, and more. To download the app, click the appropriate link below:
iPhone
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/voivod/id543666457?mt=8
Android
Blackberry
http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/130055/?lang=en
0 VOIVOD: New Album ‘Infini’ To See US Release Via Relapse
Relapse Records will release what could be the last VOIVOD album, Infini, in the United States on June 23rd. Infini’s 13 tracks are the last to be written with late guitarist Denis “Piggy” D’Amour. Infini also features Jason Newsted on bass, who also mixed the effort. The CD version of Infini will be packaged in a deluxe digi-pack with artwork designed by VOIVOD drummer Away. Images and pre-order options for the CD can be viewed below with details on the double LP pressing forthcoming.
