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Title: 13Gauge First EP launch: 26 May. Gig/stream/download details **** RELEASED ****
Post by: Roobubba on May 14, 2011, 05:53:39 PM
Hi all,

So finally we have got round to doing a proper recording! Our EP entitled Fatally Punched In The Face will be out on 26th May 2011. I have the first run of CDs here, and am getting very excited in expectation of the gig we're playing on the 26th to launch the album!

The tracks were recorded and mixed by Tim Lovegrove (guitarist in local punk heroes Junkie Brush (http://www.rivetgunrecords.co.uk/)), very good friend of the band, and extremely capable musician and engineer who has helped us enormously with this production - huge thanks, Tim!

The tracks were mastered by the BKP forum's very own MDV. I want to point out here what a pleasure it was to work with Mark on these recordings - he was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable, and I hope you'll agree when you hear the final product, capable! Anyone looking to do recording/mixing/mastering - get in touch with Mark, I thoroughly recommend his work!!

The guitar used is my Wez Venables Vociferator in drop A loaded - for this recording in October - with a Miracle Man bridge. I now use an Aftermath, which I prefer for live use and for this style, but the MM is also a fantastic pickup!
For details about the guitar, search on these forums for Vociferator :)

The gig will be at the Bullingdon Arms in Oxford on 26th May 2011. Facebook event link is here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=190025404376555 (http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=190025404376555). This should be a storming gig! If anyone wants to come along but needs a floor to kip on, get in touch, I'm sure we can sort something out :)

The 4-track EP will be available for download or hard-copy purchase from the 26th of May - details will be up on the Rivet Gun Records (http://www.rivetgunrecords.co.uk) website nearer the time.

Here's a link to our myspace page which has one track (called Insomnia) uploaded as a teaser:
www.myspace.com/13gauge (http://www.myspace.com/13gauge)

Here are a few pics:
(http://media.365project.org/1/1487015_jloqrv0568_m.jpg)


FOR DIGITAL DOWNLOAD, PLEASE SEE: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/13gauge1
FOR HARD COPY PURCHASE - HOLD FIRE! Will get on this ASAP! :)
Title: Re: 13Gauge First EP launch: 26 May. Gig/stream/download details
Post by: Bob Gnarly on May 14, 2011, 05:59:52 PM
Brutal cover. Good luck with it though.
Title: Re: 13Gauge First EP launch: 26 May. Gig/stream/download details
Post by: MDV on May 14, 2011, 06:06:56 PM
Thanks Roo, most kind :) It was a pleasure working with you too!

And:

Congratualtions! I hope it goes down a storm!
Title: Re: 13Gauge First EP launch: 26 May. Gig/stream/download details
Post by: MDV on May 14, 2011, 06:08:57 PM
Brutal cover. Good luck with it though.

I assure you, it is as brutal as its cover...and then some  8) The guys did a great job recording it.

Edit - for any interested this flips between the mastered and unmastered versions of Insomnia

http://soundcloud.com/mdv/insomnia-13-gauge-mastering
Title: Re: 13Gauge First EP launch: 26 May. Gig/stream/download details
Post by: HTH AMPS on May 14, 2011, 06:52:36 PM
I like that, alot - PM me and I'll buy a CD, I want it signed btw   :twisted:
Title: Re: 13Gauge First EP launch: 26 May. Gig/stream/download details
Post by: nfe on May 14, 2011, 09:41:26 PM
Top job on the mastering Mark, really punchy and tons of clout.

Bump this when it's out and I'll get a copy off you Roo!
Title: Re: 13Gauge First EP launch: 26 May. Gig/stream/download details
Post by: MDV on May 14, 2011, 10:08:08 PM
Cheers dude :)
Title: Re: 13Gauge First EP launch: 26 May. Gig/stream/download details
Post by: HTH AMPS on May 15, 2011, 01:04:20 AM
are there any Telecasters on this recording btw?  :lol:
Title: Re: 13Gauge First EP launch: 26 May. Gig/stream/download details
Post by: Roobubba on May 15, 2011, 09:19:23 AM
are there any Telecasters on this recording btw?  :lol:

:D

Cheers, fellas! Sorting out purchasing details soon so will PM you once I've got that arranged :)
Title: Re: 13Gauge First EP launch: 26 May. Gig/stream/download details
Post by: WezV on May 15, 2011, 01:43:51 PM
put me down for a copy too!
Title: Re: 13Gauge First EP launch: 26 May. Gig/stream/download details
Post by: _tom_ on May 16, 2011, 11:34:02 AM
Sounds good! I like that it still sounds like a proper band rather than overprocessed shitee like some metal recordings can be :)

Guitar tone is great as is the riffage.
Title: Re: 13Gauge First EP launch: 26 May. Gig/stream/download details
Post by: Johnny Mac on May 17, 2011, 11:03:06 PM
Sounds great Roo. The mastering is well impressive Mark.  :D

Like the album cover. Good luck with it and the gig  :D
Title: Re: 13Gauge First EP launch: 26 May. Gig/stream/download details
Post by: MDV on May 18, 2011, 09:35:10 AM
Thanks Johnny!
Title: Re: 13Gauge First EP launch: 26 May. Gig/stream/download details
Post by: blue on May 18, 2011, 12:25:19 PM
i'll be getting a copy too :)

love the cover!!
Title: Re: 13Gauge First EP launch: 26 May. Gig/stream/download details
Post by: Oli on May 24, 2011, 12:32:18 AM
Turns out that i'm not on call that evening, so i'll be there! First gig whilst in Oxford, so it'd better be good! :P
Title: Re: 13Gauge First EP launch: 26 May. Gig/stream/download details
Post by: adamj on May 24, 2011, 01:07:11 AM
that guitar tone is nasty. just the way i like it :D sounds great dudes
Title: Re: 13Gauge First EP launch: 26 May. Gig/stream/download details
Post by: blue on May 24, 2011, 12:28:06 PM
i see on the rivetgun site there's word of a download, but no mention of hard copies.  how do we go about getting a cd?
Title: Re: 13Gauge First EP launch: 26 May. Gig/stream/download details
Post by: Roobubba on May 24, 2011, 10:20:44 PM
Wow, thanks all for your interest!

I think the buy CD button will appear on or after the 26th - that's the general release date. I will make sure there's somewhere online to buy it - failing that I shall post up again and PM people details for how to pay for it, and I will send out copies myself.

Fear not - it will be available! :) Unless I run out, in which case there'll be a delay of a couple of days while I get more printed, but let's be honest, that's unlikely! :)

Oli - come and say hi at the gig, I'm the geeky looking guy with the odd guitar playing last - same goes for anyone else who's able to make it down.

Cheers!

Roo
Title: Re: 13Gauge First EP launch: 26 May. Gig/stream/download details
Post by: Roobubba on May 25, 2011, 05:03:13 PM
Update!


‎13GAUGE in Radio play shock sensation!

That's right, people: James O'Neill - DJ of The Alternative Music Show on www.penistonefm.co.uk - will be playing some of our upcoming EP release: Fatally Punched In The Face (purchasable from www.rivetgunrecords.co.uk from 26th May onwards).

Details:
8-10pm Sunday 29 May
95.7 - PenistoneFM
http://www.facebook.com/thealternativemusicshow
www.myspace.com/thealternativemusicshow
Title: Re: 13Gauge First EP launch: 26 May. Gig/stream/download details
Post by: MrBump on May 25, 2011, 05:05:23 PM
Update!


‎13GAUGE in Radio play shock sensation!

That's right, people: James O'Neill - DJ of The Alternative Music Show on www.penistonefm.co.uk - will be playing some of our upcoming EP release: Fatally Punched In The Face (purchasable from www.rivetgunrecords.co.uk from 26th May onwards).

Details:
8-10pm Sunday 29 May
95.7 - PenistoneFM
http://www.facebook.com/thealternativemusicshow
www.myspace.com/thealternativemusicshow

"Penis Tone FM"???
Title: Re: 13Gauge First EP launch: 26 May. Gig/stream/download details
Post by: adamj on May 25, 2011, 05:14:42 PM
they play c--k rock!
Title: Re: 13Gauge First EP launch: 26 May. Gig/stream/download details
Post by: Oli on May 25, 2011, 06:41:12 PM
Boo, turns out I can't make it now-- got a call from a client this afternoon, so i've got to fly out to Jordan tomorrow for work, so i'm gonna miss the gig :( Next time!!
Title: Re: 13Gauge First EP launch: 26 May. Gig/stream/download details **** RELEASED ****
Post by: Roobubba on May 26, 2011, 11:58:09 AM
Well, it's release date!

You can buy the digital download for a meagre $4 here:
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/13gauge1

or hold on until I get something up where you can order the hard copy - should be available later today, if not it will be done tomorrow :)

Shame about your work, Oli - if anyone else is able to make it down, do be sure to say hello and that you're from the BKP forums and I'll give you a discount on the hard copy (normally £4). :)
Title: Re: 13Gauge First EP launch: 26 May. Gig/stream/download details **** RELEASED ****
Post by: MDV on May 26, 2011, 12:36:40 PM
I'd like a CD as well, if I may?

I mean I know I can just burn one, but with the art and stuff. Much more betterer. Let me know the details, payment etc, after the gig/launch/when you can.
Title: Re: 13Gauge First EP launch: 26 May. Gig/stream/download details **** RELEASED ****
Post by: nfe on May 26, 2011, 01:11:12 PM
Yeah I'd prefer a hardcopy to a download as well when you've got 'em.
Title: Re: 13Gauge First EP launch: 26 May. Gig/stream/download details **** RELEASED ****
Post by: WezV on May 26, 2011, 06:25:01 PM
i downloaded as i did not want to wait - but i still want a hardcopy roo :)
Title: Re: 13Gauge First EP launch: 26 May. Gig/stream/download details **** RELEASED ****
Post by: HTH AMPS on May 26, 2011, 10:05:05 PM
is this available on bit-torrent yet?  :lol:

do let me know when a CD is available, I'm wanting one.

loving that track, the vocals are sick - as are the guitars of course.
Title: Re: 13Gauge First EP launch: 26 May. Gig/stream/download details **** RELEASED ****
Post by: Philly Q on May 26, 2011, 11:07:57 PM
I was a bit scared to listen to this.... but I just checked out "Insomnia".  Twice, in fact.

Not really my kind of thing... but it sounds good, and highly professional.  The vocals are kind of scary, but I must admit they work, especially the less guttural bits.

(Glad to see you've still got that Beatles influence!  :P )
Title: Re: 13Gauge First EP launch: 26 May. Gig/stream/download details **** RELEASED ****
Post by: Keven on May 27, 2011, 04:37:46 AM
i'll buy the download tommorow. can't be arsed to register on cdbaby right now. but you can count on me definitely!
Title: Re: 13Gauge First EP launch: 26 May. Gig/stream/download details **** RELEASED ****
Post by: Roobubba on May 27, 2011, 01:12:33 PM
Okay, at last it's purchasable in hard copy form from the RGR website:


www.rivetgunrecords.co.uk

The EP is £4 + £0.50 packing and shipping - paypal buy now button is up there


Thanks for your patience and your support, guys!!

Roo
Title: Re: 13Gauge First EP launch: 26 May. Gig/stream/download details **** RELEASED ****
Post by: nfe on May 27, 2011, 01:17:45 PM
Bought!
Title: Re: 13Gauge First EP launch: 26 May. Gig/stream/download details **** RELEASED ****
Post by: HTH AMPS on May 27, 2011, 02:09:30 PM
got mine too, br00talz!!!  :guitar4:
Title: Re: 13Gauge First EP launch: 26 May. Gig/stream/download details **** RELEASED ****
Post by: blue on May 27, 2011, 02:15:55 PM
also now purchased :)

feel free to add vintage pornography or random foreign currency to the envelope
Title: Re: 13Gauge First EP launch: 26 May. Gig/stream/download details **** RELEASED ****
Post by: Roobubba on May 27, 2011, 02:48:28 PM
Okay, first batch in the post!

I'm off for the weekend, but will get new orders sent out as soon as I'm back :)

Thanks!

Roo
Title: Re: 13Gauge First EP launch: 26 May. Gig/stream/download details **** RELEASED ****
Post by: Keven on May 27, 2011, 06:57:12 PM
allright! bought the download. time to give this baby a listen!

edit: i love it man! great stuff! very well recorded too

needs more telecaster XD
Title: Re: 13Gauge First EP launch: 26 May. Gig/stream/download details **** RELEASED ****
Post by: blue on May 28, 2011, 03:40:13 PM
cd arrived already!  now that's speed metal :)

just had one listen, wow!  can't really compare it to anything as it's not the sort of stuff i usually listen to, but it's very impressive.  great to hear a detuned guitar that still has punch and clarity.  the vocals are good, but i admit i would find them wearing over a whole album.  obviously i'll need a few more listens, but first impressions are most excellent, dude ;)
Title: Re: 13Gauge First EP launch: 26 May. Gig/stream/download details **** RELEASED ****
Post by: nfe on May 28, 2011, 03:49:00 PM
Yep, mine arrived this morning too. Top flight turnaround time!
Title: Re: 13Gauge First EP launch: 26 May. Gig/stream/download details **** RELEASED ****
Post by: WezV on May 28, 2011, 03:57:33 PM
what!  where is mine :(    ;)
Title: Re: 13Gauge First EP launch: 26 May. Gig/stream/download details **** RELEASED ****
Post by: MDV on May 28, 2011, 06:59:49 PM
Mine too. Yay! Thanks roo.
Title: Re: 13Gauge First EP launch: 26 May. Gig/stream/download details **** RELEASED ****
Post by: Roobubba on May 30, 2011, 03:17:36 PM
Back now and those who've not received yours yet - fear not, they are in the post!

If anyone else wants to place an order, do feel free :)

Hope you're enjoying them, guys :)

Roo
Title: Re: 13Gauge First EP launch: 26 May. Gig/stream/download details **** RELEASED ****
Post by: Roobubba on July 01, 2011, 12:55:40 AM
Got a review in Oxfordshire's Nightshift Magazine, which is normally utterly brutal and unforgiving...

http://nightshift.oxfordmusic.net/2011/jul.pdf

It is copied and pasted here:

Quote from: Nightshift Magazine
13 Gauge’s EP is titled ‘Fatally Punched In The Face’, it’s released on local punk monsters Junkie Brush’s Rivet Gun label and its cover features a pair of fists dripping with gore. Obviously it’s a CD of easy jazz-soul ballads.

 

In the real world, though, ‘Fatally Punched…’ is virulently ogre-ish grindcore with an obstinately nagging guitar line that needles and needles you until you’re fit to start lobbing punches at passing strangers. On it tumbles, ransacking Carcass as it goes, words like “kill” randomly popping their heads above the otherwise unintelligible gibberish the demon-eyed gibbon on vocals is spouting. And then it finishes and you realise it’s a pointless three minutes of tuneless aural bar-stewardry that merrily shites on most of the desperate to be liked proper bands we’re forced to listen to every working day (on the days when we’re not working, we enjoy smashing up garden sheds while listening to tuneless aural bar-stewardry at criminal volume).

 

Onward it charges, ugly, brutal and probably full of maggots, faster and fast until it turns inside out in its own skin and splits itself in two like Rumplestiltskin, spilling innards onto the floor, which it then feverishly picks up, slops into a bucket and claims to be a chorus. Admirable behaviour of which far more bands should take notice.

 

Dale Kattack

yay!
Title: Re: 13Gauge First EP launch: 26 May. Gig/stream/download details **** RELEASED ****
Post by: MrBump on July 01, 2011, 06:34:15 AM
Epic review!  Well done that man.