Tag: Stavesacre

I’d like to take a moment to introduce a new band on the streets called “Bloodguilt“. They are somewhat of a Hardcore supergroup featuring members of Taken, Project 86, Starflyer 59, Inner Means, Focused, Stavesacre, Crucified, and more. Bloodguilt are currently working on their debut songs and will reveal them all shortly. For now, follow them on instagram here: bloodguilt_hc (you can hear a teaser at that link).… Continued →

The fine folks at UnoriginalVinyl have been feverishly at work on several classic albums that’ll get the vinyl treatment in next few months. For now, the first 4 announced are Stavesacre “Friction”, Showbread “Age of Reptiles”, “Songs From The Penalty Box Vol. 1”, and Training For Utopia “Throwing A Wrench Into The American Music Machine”. As with all their releases, special care went into the creation of these and I’m sure there will be tons of extra goodies from the unique art to the write ups inside.… Continued →

This low key, somber indie rock dream sequence of a song titled “The Ballad of 54” by the band The Lost Chorus just dropped on digital networks and it’s an absolute winner. It’s unlike most stuff out there. The cool thing is that this supergroup of sorts features collaborations between Andy Zipf and members of Stavesacre and Project 86. It almost takes on this movie soundtrack vibe with haunting vocals and melodies that have this dark feel of sorts. It’s good stuff and definitely worthy of listen after listen.… Continued →

After browsing social media for a very important rock band that our scene has been blessed with, a legacy artist if you will, Stavesacre will return soon with new music (I hope). I think the band posting in studio pics is enough confirmation of new music, right? What is your favorite Stavesacre album/ep? SO MANY GOOD SONGS…28 years later… Continued →

Now introducing a brand new California based band called “The Ironside Collective” which features a mighty fine cast of characters of bands past and present. Instead of me explaining it all, please check out the post from their new label, The Charon Collective, below. This new heavy rock band will drop their debut 4 song EP later this year via the new label. Stay tuned.… Continued →

Welcome to the best band you’ve never heard of. Enemy Ships (FKA The Emergency, not to be confused with The Emergency, AKA Ten-33) was a sort of supergroup with members from Christian alternative heavyweights like Jason Martin (Starflyer 59, Bon Voyage, Neon Horse, etc.), Dirk Lemmenes (Stavesacre, Focused), Ryan Denne (Stavesacre), Travis Zimmerman (Jupiter James), and Frank Lenz (Fold Zandura, Frank Lenz, etc). The band recorded an album for mainstream Atlantic Records entitled The Emergencyin 2007, but sadly it was never released. Stylistically the band play rock and roll, but with a punk energy and aesthetic.… Continued →

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, Sin Disease is one of the greatest albums ever to emerge from our scene. Romald Domkus (born Allan Aguirre) and company unleashed a wonderfully chaotic debut album, with production from Terry Taylor (DA/Daniel Amos/Swirling Eddies/Lost Dogs) that set CCM on its head! Think I’m overstating things? Not possible. Here’s why: have you ever tried to pigeonhole the album, or this band, into a single genre? Good luck. Take equal parts hardcore punk, reggae, goth, glam rock, and heavy metal, and then top the whole thing off with a weird experimental noise track lasting over 7 minutes long.… Continued →

The super group of sorts known as “The Lost Chorus“, return with a brand new song titled “Ring The Mission Bell”. Check out the exceptional new song below to get a taste for what’s to come. Featuring members of this band and that band, maybe another band or two, too. Come on, do some digging and you’ll figure it out. This is going to be one of the best things of 2021. Check out the song via YouTube below and listen to the song as intended.… Continued →

For those that missed out on the crowd funding versions and the mess that turned into (not band’s fault), you’ll be pleasantly surprised by this re-pressing of Stavesacre’s really great 2006 album “How To Live With a Curse” as well as 2017’s comeback record, “1995” (MCMXCV). These two incredible releases are getting a special edition vinyl pressing on behalf of Unoriginal Vinyl and Tooth & Nail Records. Seriously, buy these two records up (also available in a bundle) and encourage the label to put “Friction” and “Absolutes” on vinyl next.… Continued →

The Crucified is probably the most legendary Christian hardcore band of all time. They only released 2 full-length albums (plus some demos, and later re-issues) before disbanding in the early 90s. However, their influence cannot be overstated. Their blending of hardcore punk and thrash metal into a unique take on crossover thrash touched and influenced bands in genres as diverse punk, alternative, metal, hardcore and even industrial. Their sophomore effort, The Pillars of Humanity was heavy, fast and bold. And it wasn’t just the music. They lyrics hit hard as well.… Continued →

Something many of us fans have been eagerly waiting years for and a favorite album among Stavesacre fans, “Speakeasy”, is getting the vinyl treatment in time for the album’s 20th anniversary. The vinyl pressing will go on sale at 10am PST today at the Tooth & Nail Merch Store and will ship once order is placed/processed. I’ve already received my Haste The Day “Burning Bridges” vinyl so I know this is all legit. We can thank UnoriginalVinyl on behalf of T&N for bringing all these classic albums to life.… Continued →

I’m starting a new feature here at IVM that’ll focus on a beautiful, important, and defining song for a particular band. Let’s start this feature off right and put the focus on the music of Stavesacre, particularly the song “Gold & Silver”. I remember 20 years ago hearing this album (Speakeasy) which had this almost “ballad” like track named “Gold & Silver” then being struck in the heart heavily by it’s somber melodies, inspired lyrical delivery, and that unmistakable voice of Mark Salomon. This is beyond just a typical ballad you’d hear in a grocery store, shopping mall, etc.… Continued →

The new post-hardcore/rock act, Ironside, which feature members from Living Sacrifice, Stavesacre, Stairwell, Fighting Jacks, and Echocast, are playing a huge show tonight in Hollywood at the Whisky a Go Go with He Is Legend. Go to their facebook page right here for more info. You can also find the group’s debut singles on all digital networks now. Preview video about the show can be found below.… Continued →

Everyone needs to drop what they are doing on this fine Wednesday and check out this new band Ironside. The band features former members of Fighting Jacks, Stavesacre, and Echocast (among others). They just released a couple of new songs which serve as their debut. Check out the songs below and download here (bandcamp). The songs are also available through ALL digital networks. The lyric video for “Doomsday” can be found below. Recommended for fans of: Thrice, Deftones, Incubus, Faith No More, and Failure.… Continued →

Hard Rock/Post Hardcore legends, Stavesacre, have updated all of us crowd funders with news on the physical media portion for their latest album “MCMXCV”. Read below. Also check out the lyric video for one of my personal faves off the new record, “On Being a Human”.… Continued →

Yep, the list you’ve all been waiting for (not really) is finally here. Feel free to offer up some laughs and critical remarks for the music I listened to the most 20 years ago. You’ll notice a heavy T&N presence and I just couldn’t help myself. There were a lot of albums and releases I found myself spinning back then and still getting plays today. I think that’s where this list falls in place, it’s the albums that had the longest lasting impact with me and had a catchy sound that I just couldn’t get enough of.… Continued →

So excited to announce that the brand new Stavesacre full length “MCMXCV” is finally here. Take a listen to the songs on all digital networks including YouTube, below. If you don’t have this Stavesacre album yet and aren’t listening to it right now then I’ve lost all faith in humanity 😉 Seriously though, drop what you are doing and give a listen to the new album from Stavesacre, their first new music since 2009. It’s more than nostalgia and longing for past glory, this is a step above all the other “rock” records of 2017.… Continued →

I am very proud and humbled to present this brand new track titled “Accelerating Into Brake Lights” from the band Stavesacre off their brand new full length record “MCMXCV”. You can listen and stream the track below. Make sure to pre-order the new record here for all of you that couldn’t get in on the crowd funding campaign. I am totally floored with the new Stavesacre album. It’s everything I had hoped for when I first signed up to contribute to their campaign. There are so many rushed reunion campaigns these days and I’m glad the guys really took their time in perfecting their craft to put out their best material in a decade.… Continued →

Stavesacre has resurfaced with a mysterious image and the date of August 11th. Could it be news on the new album? Maybe the new album itself? We will all just have to wait and see. I for one am totally excited and thrilled for ANY news to come from this classic band. Oh and 2017 is the 20th anniversary of the band’s huge album “Absolutes”. Just listen and soak in their music preparing for the news. Check out their lyric video for “It’s Beautiful Once You’re Out Here” off their 2006 full length “How To Live With A Curse”.… Continued →

Stavesacre are getting close to wrapping up their brand new full length effort and first new music since 2009. Read the brief update below. You can also see some song titles on their facebook page.… Continued →

Andrew Godwin formerly of the bands Embodyment and The Famine, has lent his guitar talents to the new Stavesacre record. Check out the post below and get ready for a new Stavesacre record in 2017. How many of you contributed to their new album campaign? … Continued →

Vocal tracking for the new Stavesacre record will begin tracking this Friday. This comeback record should definitely attract new fans and old fans alike, that’s my hope. It’s been over 10 years since the last full length and 8 years since any new recorded music has come from these seasoned veterans of rock music. My anticipation and expectations are high but I have a feeling this will be the record everyone is talking about come end of year. … Continued →

Stavesacre have offered a nice update regarding the recording process on their new full length record. Check it out below.… Continued →

In case you missed it while IVM was down the band Stavesacre have made their semi-quiet return. The band launched a campaign to fund the new album and they successfully completed it. The new album is currently being recorded with a release date scheduled of 2017. This legendary band has been together for over 20 years and all original members are back in this new effort. Get ready to be rocked to the core but none other than Stavesacre.… Continued →

Today’s Video Flashback is actually a double dose and comes in the form of two song froms Stavesacre. The song/video for “An Eclipsing” appeared on the band’s second album for Tooth & Nail titled “Absolutes” (1997). The second song/video is “It’s Beautiful Once You’re Out Here” off the 2006 release “How to Live With a Curse” (Abacus/Century Media). There is almost a 10 year break between these two videos so I thought i’d give you a double shot of awesome. If you’ve never heard of Stavesacre, I encourage you to check them out and pick up an album or two.… Continued →