Tuesday, August 14, 2007 New CD Alligator out now. The first full length album by the Guards of Metropolis, "Alligator" is available in retail stores, iTunes, and other download sites today, with a European release to follow in the Fall. The album contains 13 tracks recorded in Los Angeles, Oregon, Prague, and Oslo. Listen to tracks from the album at iTunes or www.guardsofmetropolis.com. Friday, June 15 , 2007 Frank Black European Tour Begins One half of the Guards of Metropolis, Jason Carter and Charles Norman, begin a month long long European tour as part of Frank Black's new band. The tour will cover 26 cities and 9 countries in just over 30 days. Confirmed dates so far are: 6/13/07 - Paris, France 6/14/07 - Hamburg, Germany 6/16/07 - Nickelsdorf, Austria 6/17/07 - Interlaken, Switzerland 6/18/07 - Merignac, France 6/19/07 - Nantes, France 6/20/07 - Angers, France 6/22/07 - Lille, France 6/23/07 - Scheeßel, Germany 6/24/07 - Neuhausen, Germany 6/25/07 - Clermont-Ferrand, France 6/26/07 - Marseille, France 6/27/07 - Toulouse, France 6/29/07 - Cergy Pontoise, France 6/30/07 - Alençon, France 7/1/07 - Werchter, Belgium 7/2/07 - Groningen, Holland 7/3/07 - Rotterdam, Holland 7/4/07 - Amsterdam, Holland 7/5/07 - Nijmegen, Holland 7/7/07 - Evreux, France 7/8/07 - Luxembourg City, Luxembourg 7/10/07 - Barcelona, Spain 7/11/07 - Madrid, Spain 7/12/07 - Bilbao, Spain 7/13/07 - Aix Les Bains, France 7/15/07 - London, England Thursday February 1, 2007 Guards of Metropolis CD release set The Guards of Metropolis' debut full length CD "Alligator" has a confirmed release date of August 14, 2007. Here at Slackertone H.Q. we're in the midst of setting up a national tour for them to coincide with the CD release. In the meantime, you can listen to song samples and download free MP3s here. Tuesday, February 13, 2007 Guards of Metropolis EP out now. The Guards of Metropolis' new EP is out now. Download it now at iTunes or wherever you get your mp3 fixes. The EP, entitled “Whatever It Is” was originally rushed out as a limited edition pre-release back in November to coincide with the U.S. midterm elections. It is now officially out and available for download at iTunes, eMusic, Rhapsody, etc.. Thursday December 7, 2006 G.O.M.'s EP "Whatever It Is" now on iTunes The Guards of Metropolis' EP "Whatever It Is" is now available on iTunes. Tuesday December 5, 2006 New CD project with Frank Black and Larry Norman G.O.M. guitarist Charles Normal is in a Portland, Oregon recording studio working on a secretive CD project with Frank Black, singer of the legendary Pixies, singer/songwriter Larry Norman, and Mark Lemhouse backed by the Guards of Metropolis. The CD is still at the pre-production stage with an eventual release date slated for Spring 2007. Stay tuned for more info... Wednesday, October 18, 2006 Pacific Northwest Tour Dates Seven shows have been booked in the Pacific Northwest the second week in November to coincide with a planned EP release. The Guards of Metropolis have been busy in the studio creating their own "October Surprise" but will emerge in November for seven shows in the Pacific Northwest.
Thursday October 12, 2006 Slackertone inks deal with IODA IODA (Independent Online Distribution Alliance) distributes thousands of releases from independent labels to digital music and video outlets around the world. Amongst their outlets are iTunes, Napster, MP3.com, TouchTunes, Rhapsody, etc. Saturday September 2, 2006 G.O.M. rock the vote with new EP To mark the midterm elections on Tuesday November 7, the Portland, Oregon based Norwegian rock band Guards of Metropolis will release a four song EP and donate the net proceeds from the title track to the Oregon and Washington Democratic Parties. The song “Whatever It Is” from the EP of the same name is a scathing musical indictment of President Bush and his achievements over the past six years. “As non citizens, we’re not allowed to vote,” says vocalist Kristin Blix, “so we figured this might be a good way to contribute to the sanity of this country we’re living in.” Bassist Silver Sørensen says, “With all the crackdowns on civil liberties this past year, I half expect to be deported because of this song. But that’s okay, we can always sneak back into the U.S. from Mexico!” Thursday August 24, 2006 G.O.M. blog now online Now you can follow the mundane daily activities of Kristin Blix, Silver Sørensen, Jason Carter and Charles Normal at the Guards of Metropolis Blog which is online now. Drop in and leave a comment or two. Then, head over to the newly posted G.O.M. Myspace page and add yourself to their list of friends. February 17, 2006 Win A John Fahey Painting Slackertone Records announces a sweepstakes to win an original painting by John Fahey. Details can be found at www.slackertone.com. No purchase necessary to win. January 11, 2006 Slackertone Signs National Distribution Deal Slackertone Records has finalized a deal with Portland, Oregon based Burnside Distribution Corporation for U.S. distribution of the label's upcoming releases. BDC is a full-fledged distribution company, servicing both regional and national one-stops and a music retail account base of independently owned record stores and national chains. December 5, 2005 New John Fahey Tribute CD Slackertone Records will be releasing a new CD honoring the late John Fahey on March 14 featuring songs performed by Fahey himself, George Winston, John Renbourn, Stefan Grossman and eight other internationally known musicians. Entitled "John Fahey and Friends" the CD honors the memory of the man Rolling Stone Magazine called an "innovator of the 1960s who became a post-punk hero in the 1990s." The musicians involved have generously given their artist proceeds to the Village School Foundation, a non profit charity organization. Read more about this incredible release here. November 2, 2005 Mark Lemhouse wins The Muddy Award Mark Lemhouse has won the Muddy Award for "Recording of the Year" for his most recent album "The Great American Yard Sale." The Muddy Award honors artists recognized for outstanding achievements over the previous year. Slackertone is proud to have him as the most recent addition to the label.
October 3, 2005
Mark Lemhouse signs with Slackertone Mark Lemhouse joins the Slackertone roster of artists to start work on his eagerly anticipated third album, Banjo Headphone Masterpiece. Read more about this phenomenal guitarist and award-nominated artist here. August 12, 2005
Guards of Metropolis across America
Guards of Metropolis' U.S. tour kicks off in Portland, Oregon at the Bite of Oregon Festival opening for The Decemberists and the Violent Femmes. The 2 month tour will take the band through 16 states and 22 cities across America. For dates and venues, click here. August 8, 2005
Executioner in new book
Executioner will be featured in Bryan Ray Turcotte's new book, "Punk is Dead; Punk is Everything!" to be released in November 2005 by Ginko Press. The book examines the lasting impact of "punk" on visual culture worldwide, and features essays written by such luminaries of the genre as Malcolm Mclaren (Sex Pistols) and Ian MacKaye (Minor Threat, Fugazi.) |
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