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may 15th - Voodoo Prophet joins PEDALTRAIN/PROSTAGE GEAR Artist Roster!!!
If you have been up front at a Voodoo Prophet show you have probably noticed one of the guys' PEDALTRAIN Pedal Boards! Myk, Chris and Fozzy have been longtime users of Pedaltrain's amazing product line and are proud to now be an official part of the family. Below is a shot of Myk's board. The BBE Pedal has since been replaced by another killer Mooers pedal! Click on the Pedaltrain Logo below to go check out some of PT's killer gear! Or visit the Endorsement page!!
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may 11th - Thank you Exit/In!
Last night's headlining show at Exit/In in Nashville was killer! One of the best headlining home-town shows we have ever had! Packed house! Was the first night with our new stage scrims and back drop! More pics and videos to come from the show, but for now, here are a couple from Chad Lee of www.rockconcertfotos.com and Tia Adams of Torque Images!! Don't forget to check Voodoo Prophet out May 23rd at Exit/In with HELLYEAH!
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may 3rd - Voodoo Prophet signs on for direct support with HELLYEAH in Nashville on 5/23!
This summer keeps getting more and more EPIC! Voodoo Prophet just got the call about a DIRECT SUPPORT position with HELLYEAH in Nashville, TN on May 23rd at the Exit/In! We are all insanely excited to be playing a show with the guys! Anyone that has followed Voodoo Prophet over the years knows just how HUGE Pantera was as an influence to us. So getting to rock out with Vinnie Paul is going to be KILLER! We got to play with Phil Anselmo back in 2010, so now we just have to track down REX!! Click the image below to go to the event page for the show on Facebook and get tickets! We will be giving away a pair of tix to the show at our headlining date in Nashville May 10th!! Getcha HELLYEAH!
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april 29th - Thank you Birmingham!
Tonight's show with FALLING IN REVERSE and AMERICAN FANGS was killer! We just got all packed up and ready to hit the road so this will be a short update! Thanks so much for the love Birmingham! We will be back in August! Keep an eye out on the page for pictures and videos from the show! Until then...here is one at the merch booth with some new fans and one from the crowd!
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april 23rd - Thank you to all that rocked with us at GWAR!
We had such a killer time throwing down with GWAR and WILSON last night at Marathon Music Works in Nashville! Great fans, great bands, and a great venue! Be on the look out for videos and pics from the show!!! Officially the MOST BRUTAL circle pit of the concert season so far during "Drowning in the Flood"!! Birmingham fans! We will see you in a week! Here is a candid shot from the merch booth by Chad Lee (cell phone image, hi res shots soon!) of some new fans rocking their Gwar-blood covered Voodoo Prophet Chestburster shirt! (available for $15 in the "Store" section ;)
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april 22nd - Voodoo Prophet to join GWAR on stage tonight! Last minute show!
This just in!!! Voodoo Prophet has been asked to open the show tonight with the legendary monsters from outer space GWAR at Marathon Music Works in Nashville!! This was a last minute show so sorry we didn't tell you guys about it sooner! We have to go get ready so be sure to check back this week for photos and videos from the show!! For more information on the show please visit the tour page!
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april 22nd - Voodoo Prophet joins BESTINCASE Road Cases artist roster!
Wow! It's like Christmas in Jul...wait...MAY!! Voodoo Prophet is happy to announce we are now a part of the BESTINCASE Road Cases artist roster. The crew over at BIC RC hooked Chris and Myk up with some KILLER new live in road cases for their Splawn Nitro's. Be sure to mosey on over to the "Endorsements" page and click on their photo to check out some more of their great products. In fact, while you are there why don't you check out the other companies we work with! (Seymour Duncan, Ethan Hart Guitars, Splawn Amps, Clayton Picks)! Check out the guys' cases below!
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april 18th, - Voodoo Prophet joins CLAYTON CUSTOM PICKS artist roster!
Voodoo Prophet is proud to announce joining the CLAYTON CUSTOM PICKS family of artists! Other artists on the roster include: We Came As Romans, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Steve Stevens, and Kyle Gass of Tenacious D!!! Keep an eye out on this summer's "Welcome to the Apocalypse 2013 tour" for the Voodoo Prophet signature tour picks!! (Seen below!!)
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april 17th - Voodoo Prophet adds HUGE date in New Jersey for 8/01/2013!! But...
...We can't tell you about it yet!!! Be on the lookout for the details about this show!!!! You will NOT wanna miss out!! Until then...have you checked out the Merch Page?!?!?!
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april 14th -"Human?" wins "Best Metal Song" at Music City Mayhem Awards!
Voodoo Prophet is proud to have been awarded "Best Metal Song" for "Human?" at the 2013 Music City Mayhem Awards. The show last night was a lot of fun and we thank everyone that supports us! You guys made it possible! Below are a couple shots from VP's acceptance speech and a VERY candid shot of Jason, Myk, and Derek taking a shot from the trophy's little shot glass! More like taking a shower from it! Ha!
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april 4th - Voodoo Prophet join SHADOWS FALL and THY WILL BE DONE in Philadelphia, PA 8/03/2013!!!
The tour dates keep racking up! Voodoo Prophet is set to join SHADOWS FALL and THY WILL BE DONE in the city of brotherly love on Sat. 8/03! This will be the Philadelphia Ride for Dime show! Be on the look out for more tour date announcements for dates in New Jersey and NYC!!
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mar 27th - Voodoo Prophet to join SHADOWS FALL in Chicago, IL 7/20/2013!
Voodoo Prophet will be joining SHADOWS FALL on July 20th, 2013 in Chicago, IL as part of Ride for Dime Chicago! The guys will be co-headlining alongside Shadows Fall doing a mixture of the original material you all know and love and some killer Pantera tracks to pay tribute to the pink beard in the sky! Voodoo Prophet will take the stage after Shadows Fall's set to throwdown! You never know who might jump up to join in on the madness! ;) More details of this show can be found on the "Tour" page!!
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mar 15th - Voodoo Prophet begins pre-production on next EP!!
Wait a sec! Didn't you guys just release an EP in November??? Why yes we did! And for the next few months that is the EP we will be touring in support of. But as an independent band you have to always been thinking ahead and planning your next move so you don't end up with grass growing under your feet! The yet-to-be titled EP will be the second installment in support of Voodoo Prophet's debut album "Welcome to the Apocalypse". For those that don't know, "Welcome to the Apocalypse" will be comprised of three EPs, each with their own theme. We don't want to call them "Concept" EPs, but you get the idea! The "Human?" EP contains songs written about personal struggle. The tracks subtly cover emotional, romantic, spiritual, and physical struggle. The next EP will be of a darker subject matter and as a result...much heavier!!! Check back often for more information on the next EP!
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feb 27th - New "Human?" Chestburster shirts now available!
Hot off the presses! Go to the "Store" page to get yourself a brand new "Chestburster" shirt in support of the new EP "Human?"!!! Available in White, Black, OD Green, and Light Pink. This killer design by Steven Danielson has been digitally printed in all of it's gory, full color glory on a fitted Gildan G64000 designer T! Available in Men's and Women's styles! Best part...for a limited time they are only $10!!! Get yours today!!!
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feb 18th - Voodoo Prophet to headline "Road to Ride for Dime" band battle!
Who doesn't love a good Battle of the Bands?! Voodoo Prophet has been asked to headline Ride for Dime Nashville's "Road to Ride for Dime" band battle! 9 bands will compete for a spot opening for Voodoo Prophet and two yet-to-be announced National Acts at Ride for Dime 2013 in Nashville this Fall! The guys will be perform a 50 minute set after the contestants wrap up! Check the "Tour" page for more details!
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feb 14th - Voodoo Prophet signs endorsement deal with Ethan Hart Guitars!!
Happy Valentines Day! Voodoo Prophet guitarists Chris Lancy and Myk Ricci are now officially members of the Ethan Hart Guitars artist roster. Ethan Hart is the innovative new guitar line by industry heavyweight GREG BENNETT. The guys are STOKED to be a part of the family and absolutely LOVE the guitars. Chris will be playing the EH4 model, and Myk the yet-to-be released EH5-BK (Prototype shown below in the photo). Currently Myk will be using and abusing the EH2-QTR until the EH5 arrives. For more information on Ethan Hart Guitars please visit the Endorsement" section of the page here and click on the Ethan Hart Logo!
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jan 26th - Official "Human?" Music Video debut!!
Today is the day we have been waiting for the last 2 months! The NEW music video for "Human?" has arrived! Directed and edited by Matthew Crum. Be sure to share this with all your friends!!!
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jan 14th -Voodoo Prophet to be interviewed on 102.9 the Buzz Mar 24th!
Be sure to tune in to 102.9 on March 24th! Voodoo Prophet will be taking over the airwaves for the night! VP will be hanging with our good pal Tony Stone and talking about everything from the new EP and last year's STELLAR concert schedule, to recording in Massachusetts at Zing and the crazy antics that occurred throughout! You DON'T wanna miss this one! You can listen live on 102.9 FM (for those of you in the broadcast area) or live streaming on www.1029thebuzz.com from anywhere! And for those of you streaming, 102.9 has killer streaming service, so no drop outs or poor signal! Be sure to call in, email, and post to the Local Buzz Facebook throughout the week and especially on Sunday nights during the Local Buzz show!
Call at (615) 737 - 1029, email tony@1029thebuzz.com, or click the photo below to be linked to the Local Buzz Facebook page!
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jan 5th - Voodoo Prophet returns to SAM ASH NASHVILLE Feb 1st!!
That's right sports fans! Voodoo Prophet will be doing it's first performance of 2013 at Sam Ash Music in Nashville! We all had such a great time last year, we decided to do it again. What better way to ring in the New Year than starting off playing a show at the GREATEST music store in the land? For over 80 years Sam Ash Music has provided the latest and greatest musical equipment around. All the while supporting independent music! So come celebrate this heritage with us on FEB 1st! There will be more information on the tour page. But it is ALL AGES, and...FREE!!!! Voodoo Prophet will have copies of the new EP available and some cool new VP swag. And for THIS SHOW ONLY you can snag a copy of the EP for just $5. If you want the guys will even sign it for ya! Tell all your friends and check out the "Tour Page" for more info! Oh, and we will be making a HUGE show announcement at Sam Ash, so don't miss out ya hear?! Click on the flyer to go join the event on Facebook!
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jan 2nd - Murfreesboro Pulse reviews new "Human?" EP!
Check out the Murfreesboro Pulse's review of Voodoo Prophet's new EP "Human?" at the link below or in the "Press Section"! Thanks to everyone at the Pulse for their support!
http://boropulse.com/2013/01/voodoo-prophet-human/
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jan 1st - Happy New Year!!!
Hope everyone had a fun and SAFE New Years Eve! We had an awesome time here at the Voodoo Prophet camp! Voodoo Prophet had a GREAT 2012. So many great memories. Playing with Trivium and Shadows Fall, Headlining Ride For Dime alongside David Allan Coe and Soil, throwing down with Texas Hippie Coalition, recording our NEW EP at ZING!!!! Such a killer year. So here's 3 cheers to 2013 and all the wonderful things we have lined up for you!! Big announcements coming this month!!! Until then, enjoy this snapshot from last night's festivities!
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dec 21st - Happy Apocalypse Day...wait...we're still here?!
Remind me to never listen to another Mayan inspired prophecy again! Sheesh! Here at the VoodooCompound we were ready for a full on Zombie filled Apocalypse. Oh well, maybe next time! but...seeing as how you are already here and survived the apocalypse...here are some more stills from the video shoot!
I see thorns...what do you see?? Killer photo by Kayla Appalsammy
Why sooooooo serious?!!?! Candid shot by Kayla Appalsammy
Monster anyone?? Shot by Chad Lee!
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dec 19th - That's a wrap! Voodoo Prophet finishes principal photography on new "Human?" music video!
Just shy of midnight the guys (and girls!) finished up principal photography for the new video for Voodoo Prophet's first single "Human?"! This video is going to blow everyone away. It is breath taking yet brutal at the same time. Without giving too much away...it is going to be a...bloody good time! Be sure to check back frequently here at voodooprophet.com for teaser images from the shoot. The video is set for release sometime in mid January. Voodoo Prophet would like to thank everyone that was involved with the production! Brittany, Jeremiah, Matt, Hunter, Angela, Bryan, Chad, Sami, Kayla, Linda, you guys all rock and made the shoot a breeze! Also, be sure to check out the photo section this week. Our good pal Chad Lee (rockconcertfotos.com) was on site shooting stills! Everyone take care and lets hope the Mayans were wrong! Check out these shots from the day portion of the shoot!
Cast, Crew and Band shot by Chad Lee!
Killer band shot by Chad Lee!
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nov 20th - Thank you 12th and Porter!
Thank every one of you that came out on a Monday night to see Voodoo Prophet and Texas Hippie Coalition! We had such a great time rocking out with those guys! Great dudes! Was also nice to see so many of our friends in attendance! Our pal Chad Lee (www.rockconcertfotos.com) came out and snapped a couple shots of us. Click on the photos below to go to his web site and check out some of the work he has done! You may know some of the bands...not sure...Pantera, Slayer, Black Label, Ozzy, Lamb of God...Ya know just a couple up and comers...! Be sure to buy some prints while you are there. Would also like to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving! Be good to eachother and don't kill anyone on Black Friday! Enjoy the shots from the show! Will also be posting a couple videos below! Please like, share, and comment on them!
nov 16th - Voodoo Prophet to open for TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION!!
We are definitely not Pissed off and Mad about it!! Voodoo Prophet is happy to announce the band has been added as direct support for the bad boys from Texas known as TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION! THC has been making a name for themselves on the underground metal circuit the last few years opening for such bands as LYNYRD SKYNYRD, SAVING ABEL, and many others! THC is also a fellow Ride For Dime veteran headlining on Texas' dates and appeared on the Jerry Springer Show (Performing!)! If you haven't checked them out, watch the youtube video below! The show will be at 12th and Porter in Nashville, TN, 0n 11/19/12. $10, 18+ check the tour page for more info!
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nov 13th - Release day!!! Thank you Itunes for dropping the ball!!
It's release day for the "Human?" EP! Leave it to Apple to fumble the ball though! Looking for the new EP on Itunes? You won't find it there for at least another two weeks thanks to Apple's new "Random Media Screening" process. A select number of submissions get put through a 16 day screening process for quality. "Human?" ended up being that "random" selection. It's ok though! We didn't need those thousands of dollars of promo for the release date :) Do not fear though! Amazon did NOT drop the ball, so you can pick up your copy there if you don't want to wait on Itunes! Just follow the link below or to Itunes and search "Voodoo Prophet". How sad is it that MYSPACE even released the EP on time and Itunes didn't?? This kids, is why the members of Voodoo Prophet all have Droids! :) The EP is available for streaming on SPOTIFY, LASTFM and about a dozen other sites! Check them out! Click the image below to go to the Amazon Music store and get the new EP!
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oct 30th - Pre-Order the "Human?" EP NOW at bandcamp.com and get the first single immediately!!!
The "Human?" EP is officially available for pre-order on bandcamp.com for just $5! If you pre-order your copy (releasing on 11/13/12) you will receive the title track/first single "Human?" immediately for download! This pre-order is for both digital download ($5) or a hard copy ($8)! If you buy the hard copy you will receive a download of the EP on 11/13 to hold you over until the hard copy's ship out mid December! Click the image below to pre order now!!
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oct 15th - "Human?" EP gets a release date!
It's been in the works for the last 6 months and now it is almost here! The highly anticipated new Voodoo Prophet EP "Human?" will be released digitally on Tuesday November 13th, 2012! Pre Orders will be available through BandCamp (see link below) starting On Halloween Wednesday October 31st! Why would you want to go and preorder the EP? Every pre order ($5.00) will come with an immediate download of the first single/title track "Human?" A link will then be emailed to you on the release date (11/13/12) with the other tracks and a whole heap of bonus goodies! Including: Unreleased Album Concept art, 11x17 "Pre Order only" Voodoo Prophet poster, interviews with the band, and much more! But that is only if you pre order! For the Itunes Junkies out there, the EP will be available 11/13/12 in your favorite Apple based store!
Pre-Order (starting 10/31) here for $5.00 and receive the first single "Human?" immediately! voodooprophet.bandcamp.com
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oct 12th - Voodoo Prophet to reunite with director Matt Crum for new "Human?" video!
Voodoo Prophet is proud to announce that the first music video from this year's "Human?" EP will see the guys reuniting with Director Matt Crum! Crum directed and filmed the music video for 2010's "Through This Night" off the "Automatic Throwdown EP". Over the past few years Crum has taken the L.A Film Scene by storm working on many top level productions, including a feature film with Fox. Filming is set to begin mid December.
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sep 25th - Voodoo Prophet enlists ex-Machine Head guitarist/super producer Logan Mader for mastering of the new "Human?" Ep!
Chances are unless you have been living under a rock for the last 10 years, or only listen to the classical stylings of modern greats like Adam Lambert, or Lady Gaga, you have heard something ex-Machine Head/Producer Logan Mader has worked on. Some of Logan's recent projects have included Fear Factory's latest album "The Industrialist" and Gojira's "The Way of All Flesh" and "Sea Shephard (EP)". Previous projects include DevilDriver's fourth studio album "Pray for Villains", and Five Finger Death Punch's 2007 debut "The Way of the Fist". The guys are extremely happy to be working with Logan. Keep your eye on the page for updates about the new EP "Human?" set to release 11/13/12!
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sep 22nd - Wow! Thank you Ride For Dime 2012!
Last night was awesome! We had a killer time throwing down with our brothers from SOiL, David Allan Coe, and all of you! Also want to thank Jose Mangin of Sirius/XM for jumping up and thrashing with us. Jose joined us on stage for "This Love" and "Walk" from our big Pantera set. Thank you Chad Lee (www.rockconcertfotos.com) for having us out. Hope to see you guys again next year!
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sep 1st- Happy Birthday Voodoo Prophet!
Today is our birthday! Come celebrate with us at the historic Exit/In at 2208 Elliston Place in Nashville! We will be sharing the stage with our good friends from Saint Jezebel. Drink specials, and photo ops galore! Don't forget to pre-order your Ride for Dime 2012 tickets! We're about 3 weeks out! Getcha Pull!
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may 27th- Happy Memorial day from Voodoo Prophet!
It's easy to lose sight of the meaning behind our holidays. Memorial Day for example has become a staple for BBQ's and pool parties, but the real meaning is to remember those who have served our country and made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Here at the Voodoo Prophet camp we make absolutely NO bones about our support of the US Military, and Patriotism. We are 100% red, white, and blue blooded Americans and are proud to live in this country. We hope that all of you feel the same way!
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may 26th- Thank you Trivium! Next stop RIDE FOR DIME 2012!
Last night's show with TRIVIUM was a blast! The historic Exit/In was bulging at the seams as it filled well up to capacity (and probably then some)! Take a look over at the Pics section of the site to see some "fan shots" sent in from the show. If any one of you crazed animals from the show caught some video please send it in! We'll put it up for you! Was great to see so many new faces out in the crowd. The band and crew love seeing friends and fans from past shows, but seeing new faces is always a rush! And there were a few hundred of those! From everybody here at the Voodoo camp THANK YOU! Now...onto the new! The guys' next show is Ride For Dime 2012' in Nashville, TN w/SoiL and David Allan Coe! This is going to be a killer show, as the boys are doing a mainly PANTERA SET! There will be some originals thrown in, but RFD is about the man with the Red Beard! We'd like to thank Chad Lee (www.rockconcertfotos.com) for having Voodoo Prophet on the historic Inaugural run in Nashville! Texas! We haven't forgotten about you! We're still waiting on final details for the dates in July we promised you! So until next time....METAL!
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may 21st- Voodoo Prophet set to open for TRIVIUM in Nashville!
That's right sports fans! Friday May 25th, 2012 Voodoo Prophet will be taking the stage at 9PM in support of heavy metal supergroup TRIVIUM! Fresh off the release of their new full length album "IN WAVES" this one of show is sure to fulfill everyone's craving for Trivium! It's been nearly 3 years since the last time the band came through. The show will take place at the historic Exit/In under the production of Music City Booking (www.musiccitybooking.com) You don't want to miss this show! Not only is it going to be an intimate club show with Trivium, but also with Voodoo Prophet! Word has it the guys MAY be giving a preview of their Pantera set for the September 22nd Ride For Dime show with SoiL and D.A.C! Guess you'll have to come and see! Doors at 8PM, VP at 9! 18+ $15!!
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april 28th- Voodoo Prophet takes over Sam Ash Nashville! Who likes free stuff???
Thursday May 24th, 2012 Voodoo Prophet will be taking over Sam Ash Nashville! The good folks at Sam Ash have asked Voodoo Prophet to break in their new live concert room METAL STYLE! The guys will be playing a full set of all your favorite tunes. You might even catch a preview of a Pantera song or two the guys will be playing at this year's RIDE FOR DIME! Keep your eye on the "Tour" page for further details! This will be ALL AGES and open to the public. Oh yeah...the free stuff! Voodoo Prophet will be passing out FREE copies of the two current singles "Drowning in the Flood" and "Everything is Broken" to anyone who attends! Also be sure to check out the "Blog" page for pics, videos, and reviews of our last show with SHADOWS FALL!
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april 22nd- Shadows Fall, Texas, and Ride For Dime 2012!
It's shaping up to be a pretty BUSY and killer Summer for Voodoo Prophet! Our show with SHADOWS FALL in Nashville is going to be brutal this week! Stoked to be jamming with those dudes. We also just added a couple Texas dates in July, one of which with our brothers from THE SAMMUS THEORY! That one is going to be a barnburner! We can't talk about our Summer shows without mentioning RIDE FOR DIME 2012! We will be sharing the stage once again with SOiL and the immortal DAVID ALLEN COE! Going to be one hell of a time. Thank you Chad Lee of www.RockConcertFotos.com for hooking us up with the spot. We'll be doing a boatload of Pantera covers! But that isn't until September! Until then...come see us with Shadows Fall!! Click the flyer below for a link to tickets! They are only $15 and going fast! Getcha Sum!
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april 16th- [Studio update] Tracking complete. Next stop Nashville.
Wow the last 12 days have flown by! We just finished the last bit of tracking and are loading the van up for the trek back home. We've been here since noon yesterday and it's 6AM now! Gotta throw back some Rockstar Energy Drinks and hit the road, we've got an 18 hour trip back to Nashville! We've had such a kick ass time up here in Westfield. We want to say thank you to everyone that was involved with making the last 12 days so killer. Eric, Jim, Maddy, and Joe, you are all great people and we can't thank you enough for everything you've done! Glad to have you all as part of the family, and honored to be part of the Zing client roster! So what's next for us? Sleep! Haha.
Our signatures aren't nearly as cool as TDWP. Ha.
All stocked up for the trip back!
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april 9th- [Studio update] Let there be SPLAWN!
Just started tracking guitars here at Zing. All that can be said about how it's going...LET THERE BE SPLAWN! We're so stoked to be using our Splawn Amps on the new EP. These things are complete BEASTS. On the top left is Voodoo's KT88 Nitro, on the top right is Arena's EL34 Quickrod. Both of these amps scream! We're going pretty Spartan on gear. Aside from the Splawn amps the only thing we're using to affect tone is a Maxon OD808 and Boss NS-2 Noise gate. No crazy rack units here! Oh...and V's 90's Hamer Standard Explorer w/EMG 85's. Just wait til you hear this tone...in fact don't wait! Take our word for it and go grab the best new amp out there! www.splawnguitars.com
Splawn FTW!
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april 7th- [Studio update] Drum tracking finished!
Quick update from the studio! Resident stick slinger Mike Malcom just finished up drum tracking! The tracks are sounding insane already, looking forward to hearing them after the guitars are tracked! For shells Malcom used a Noble and Cooley Maple kit (10,12,14,16,22), vintage Ludwig Supraphonic Snare, Zildjian cymbals, Pearl Demondrive kick pedals, and Evans heads. Enjoy the video clip and photo!
Malcom
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april 4th- Voodoo Prophet enters historic ZING RECORDING for new "Human" EP with producer ERIC ARENA
Today marks the start of tracking for VOODOO PROPHET's new "Human" EP which is set to release later this year. "Human" will be the follow up to 2010's self-produced/released "Automatic Throwdown" EP which found radio play in many different FM and online radio markets across the US and abroad. This go around the guys decided to enlist the services of well known Western Massachusetts native ERIC ARENA (A Day To Remember, Within the Ruins) to run point on production duties. Along with the new producer, the band decided a change of scenery was in order, leaving their music-rich hometown of Nashville, TN to make the 1,200 mile trip to Westfield, MA home of historic ZING RECORDING. Zing has been a long time favorite recording spot for local artist/producer Adam Dutkiewicz (Killswitch Engage, Times of Grace) and many other big names in the metal community such as All That Remains, The Devil Wears Prada, Unearth, Shadows Fall, and A Day To Remember just to name a few.
When asked why the band decided to leave Nashville to record the new EP, guitarist Myk "Voodoo" Ricci replied "We just felt it was time to make a change. We've recorded at some of the nicest and most historic studios on and around Music Row and just haven't gotten the product we were looking for. Nashville has a very specific "vibe" to recordings that come from its studios, and that vibe just isn't what we are looking for. We've kinda been chasing our tails trying to figure out how to capture that "sound" and then it just kind of hit us *face palm* go where the metal is. Ha. We're all huge fans of the albums that Zing has put out over the years so it just made since to go there. In past recording endeavors I have had to pull double duty being producer first, and artist second, which really limited my ability to 100% dedicate myself to either one. I'm really stoked to have someone like Eric on board to handle the producing so I can focus on what I really enjoy, which is playing guitar. We really feel this EP is going to be that final push to get us where we want to be ."
Tracking is set to wrap up on the 16th so be sure to check back often for updates from the studio!
