2007.E2.80.932008: Rival Factions.2C The Kane Mutiny EP.2C and This Time of Year EP Project 86
vocalist andrew schwab performing @ cornerstone festival 2007.
in march 2007, project 86 announced alex albert had parted band on friendly terms pursue other interests. instead of searching full-time replacement, band recruited jason gerken, formerly of shiner, play drums on record. production of sixth album, entitled rival factions, followed suit deftones engineer ulrich wild. album proved large departure edgier material sporting distinct 1980s sound influenced goth rock.
in end, 40 songs amassed new record, ten used. according schwab, album s title chosen represent tension exists in [...] flesh , spirit. representative of new musical direction, attempt polarize other heavy rock acts. last record, documentary filmed detailed recording process, entitled want have: rival factions dvd.
rival factions released in june 2007 , peaked @ no. 124 on billboard 200, band s highest debut date. record sold 6,000 copies in first week , received critics, made favorable comparisons duran duran, billy idol, , killers. band proceeded tour labelmates mxpx, showbread, , sullivan on summer tooth & nail tour. performance took place @ annual christmas rock night event in ennepetal, germany december.
several tracks recorded , mixed not included on rival factions. these songs compiled previous remixes form ep. cover of lucretia, reflection sisters of mercy included. kane mutiny ep released exclusively on itunes in november 2007. shortly after release, band uploaded cover of time of year brenda lee on itunes. our version little bit more nightmare before christmas [sic], declared schwab. single received , led project 86 build entire ep around christmas concept. time of year ep released in november 2008. unlike previous ep, time of year made available in digital , physical formats. jason martin of indie rock outfit starflyer 59 helped record both albums.
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