Brand New Sin
Formed: 2002
From:
Syracuse,
NY,
United States
Last Known Status: Active
Background
When rock fans think of Syracuse -- one of the cities in upstate New York -- they often think of hardcore punk and the straight-edge movement, which has used punk to promote clean living, vegetarianism, and spirituality. Many straight-edge bands have been avid supporters of the Hare Krishna sect; arguably, straight-edge has often functioned as a Hindu-minded equivalent of Christian rock, although many straight-edge bands have leaned to the left politically and have, in some cases, vehemently lambasted Christian pop and rock artists who supported the Republican Party. Despite Syracuse's reputation as a punk/straight-edge town, not every band that came from that area in the '90s or 2000s had a straight-edge connection. Syracuse metal band Brand New Sin has nothing at all to do with straight-edge; if anything, these rowdy, long-haired, tattooed, decadent, hell-raising headbangers sound like they are rebelling against everything that Syracuse's straight-edge scene has stood for. Kris Wiechmann, one of the band's three guitarists, showed how politically incorrect he could be when he equated Brand New Sin's self-titled debut album with "the first drink an alcoholic takes after walking out of rehab," which isn't exactly the sort of thing a straight-edge vegetarian teetotaler would brag about. Blistering and forceful yet consistently melodic, Brand New Sin has been influenced by a variety of metal and hard rock bands, and those influences range from Motörhead, Black Sabbath, and Guns N' Roses to Pantera and Metallica. There are also traces of Lynyrd Skynyrd and Southern rock in the band's material, which has the sort of bluesy, swampy edge that southern outfits like Alabama Thunder Pussy and Hammerlock have brought to alternative metal. Although Brand New Sin has plenty of '70s and '80s influences, the band has enough of a Corrosion of Conformity/Down influence to avoid sounding flat-out retro and be relevant to the '90s/2000s alternative metal scene. However, Brand New Sin doesn't get into rap-metal at all -- the Syracuse headbangers show no awareness of hip-hop-minded nu metal bands like Limp Bizkit, Korn, (hed)pe, Fat, Rage Against the Machine, and Tommy Lee's Methods of Mayhem. In the '90s, some of Brand New Sin's members belonged to a Syracuse band called Godbelow, which favored a metal/punk blend. But when they wanted to do something different -- something with more bluesy, swampy leanings and a southern influence -- Brand New Sin was born in the early 2000s. While other metal bands had four or five members, Brand New Sin had six thanks to a lineup that consisted of lead singer Joe Altier, bassist Chuck Kahl, drummer Mike Rafferty, and no less than three guitarists: Slider (who also provides background vocals), Kris Wiechmann, and Ken Dunham. In June 2002, Brand New Sin's self-titled debut album (which Peter Walker produced) was released by the Jersey City, NJ-based Now or Never Records. A year later, drummer Kevin Dean was added to the band. Brand New Sin once again joined Walker for the recording of their second album. The Black and Blue EP and the band's sophomore effort, Recipe for Disaster, were both released in 2005. Alex Henderson, All Music
Latest Brand New Sin News
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Watch Brand New Sin's 'Motormeth' Video Online
Brand New Sin are out with the video to their latest single 'Motormeth', from the album 'Tequila.' You can watch it on YouTube or below. More...
Godhead To Join Soil, Brand New Sin On UK Tour
Godhead join Soil, Brand New Sin and Lennon on their previously announced UK tour. The dates are:
January 10 - Bristol Bierkeller
January 11 - Exeter Lemon Grove
January 12 - Bradford Rio's
January 13 - Milton Keynes Pitz
January 14 - Norwich Waterfront
January 16 - Glasgow Cathouse
January 17 - Belfast Spring & Airbrake
January 18 - Dublin Voodoo Lounge
January 19 - Liverpool Academy II
January 20 - Wolverhampton Civic Hall
January 22 - Nottingham Rock City
January 23 - Manchester Academy II
January 24 - London Mean Fiddler
January 25 - Sheffield Corporation
Soil, Brand New Sin and Lennon UK Tour Dates
Soil, Brand New Sin and Lennon are teaming up for a UK/Irish tour. The tour dates are as follows:
January 10 - Bristol Bierkeller
January 11 - Exeter Lemon Grove
January 12 - Bradford Rio's
January 13 - Milton Keynes Pitz
January 14 - Norwich Waterfront
January 16 - Glasgow Cathouse
January 17 - Belfast Spring & Airbrake
January 18 - Dublin Voodoo Lounge
January 19 - Liverpool Academy II
January 20 - Wolverhampton Civic Hall
January 22 - Nottingham Rock City
January 23 - Manchester Academy II
January 24 - London Mean Fiddler
January 25 - Sheffield Corporation
See Clips Of Brand New Sin's New Video
BRAND NEW SIN kicks off the touring cycle for their highly anticipated new album, Tequila, tonight as part of the Jagermeister tour with Mushroomhead, Soil and The Autumn Offering. This marks the band’s first U.S. trek in almost a year’s time, and the BNS crew couldn’t be more ready to get back on the road again. The group also recently shot a live video for the track “Motormeth” in their hometown of Syracuse in front of over 2,000 rabid fans; look for the clip to surface late next month.
Click below to check out some live shots from the video shoot. http://blog.myspace.com/centurymedia
SOiL on Jagermeister Tour This Fall
The Jagermeister Presents Mushroomhead, SOiL and Brand New Sin tour will see SOiL out on the road till the end of Fall.
SOiL’s album, True Self was released 05/10 and features guest appearance by Fear Factory’s Burton C. Bell in the track, “Forever Dead”. The video for, “Give It Up” was a staple on MTV2’s Headbangers Ball. True Self also features the band’s new charismatic frontman, AJ Cavalier and marks SOiL’s return. The album is produced by Ulrich Wild (Static X, Pantera, Deftones, Seether).
Check SOiL out on the Jagermeister Presents Tour: More...
Brand New Sin To Shoot 'Motormeth' Video
BRAND NEW SIN will be shooting a live video for the track "Motormeth" in their hometown of Syracuse next Sunday, September 17. This will also serve as a warm-up show for the Jagermeister tour with MUSHROOMHEAD, SOIL and THE AUTUMN OFFERING, which kicks off their touring cycle in support of their much-anticipated new album, "Tequila", which is set for an October 3 release. This marks the band's first U.S. tour in almost a year's time, and the BNS crew couldn't be more ready to get back on the road again.
Commented vocalist Joe Altier: "We will have one last show in Syracuse before leaving for the MUSHROOMHEAD tour and it's going to be a big one. On Sunday, Sept. 17th, we will be playing the Dinosaur BBQ's Block Party as part of a benefit for the Rosmand-Gifford Zoo. The festivities start at 2PM, with us hitting the stage at about 6PM. Not only will you all be able to send us off, but that day we will be shooting the video for our first single 'Motormeth'. We will be shooting the whole set, so all of you have a chance to be part of our video. So tell everyone you know, and we will see you there."
You can stream the "Motormeth" track at this location.
Brand New Sin Return, Post New Music Online
New York quintet BRAND NEW SIN have returned with a voracious hard rock assault laden with soaring, captivating melodies and crushing anthems that are sure to get anyone’s blood flowing and fists pumping. This highly anticipated new offering, Tequila, will further establish them as one of rock’s premiere tandems, a testament backed perfectly by the track “Motormeth,” which can be streamed at the link below. Tequila is set for an October 3rd release. http://mp3.centurymedia.com/brandnewsin/tequila/brandnewsin_motormeth.mp3
Joe Altier (vocals) further describes what “Motormeth” is all about: “The inspiration behind ‘Motormeth’ was to create a song that hits you in the face and just keeps going. It’s BRAND NEW SIN through and through. The song is based on the people in your life that push you to your absolute brink of anger and then reap what they sow. It fits perfectly on our new album, Tequila, which perfectly captures our raw energy. Hopefully, everyone finds the new tunes as ‘intoxicating’ as we do. We feel that a lot of bands nowadays make things sound too polished, and we have been told for years that our albums are good but our live shows are much better, so that's what we went for. See ya soon.”
Brand New Sin Post Acoustic Clip Of "Crank It Up"
Brand New Sin have posted a clip of an acoustic version of their track "Crank it Up" online here. The track, which is the theme music for the WWE's "Big Show", can be purchased at WWE.com.
As previously reported, Brand New Sin have announce the title of their upcoming album as "Tequila", which will be released on October 3.
Brand New Sin Announce Name Of New Album
New York quintet BRAND NEW SIN have returned with a voracious hard rock assault laden with soaring, captivating melodies and crushing anthems that are sure to get anyone’s blood flowing and fists pumping. This highly anticipated new offering, "Tequila", will also further establish them as one of rock’s premiere tandems. The album is set for an October 3 release.
Soon after completing a six-week nationwide tour as direct support to Black Label Society last fall, BRAND NEW SIN entered Method of Groove studios in Brooklyn with producer Joey Z (Life of Agony, Stereomud) to begin tracking "Tequila". They’ve emerged with an album sure to stand the test of time. The disc, mastered by the acclaimed George Marino (Metallica, AC/DC, Guns N' Roses) at Sterling Sound, also features a guest vocal appearance by Peter Steele (Type O Negative) on the track “Reaper Man” and is the perfect representation of what this group is ultimately capable of creating.
The group also recently recorded a new version of the entrance theme music for Big Show, the 7-foot, 500-pound ECW wrestler. The theme, "Crank It Up," was first heard on the compilation CD WWE: Wreckless Intent, which debuted at #8 on the Billboard charts.
Joe Altier (vocals) checks in with the following report:
“The album is now complete. We recorded this album live as a band, and we think it perfectly captures our raw energy. Hopefully, everyone finds the new tunes as ‘intoxicating’ as we do. We feel that a lot of bands nowadays make things sound too polished, and we have been told for years that our albums are good but our live shows are much better, so that's what we went for. Stay tuned to our website www.brandnewsin.org and our MySpace page www.myspace.com/brandnewsin for all news and tour dates. See ya soon.”
BRAND NEW SIN’s "Tequila" will prove authentic, meat-and-potatoes classic hard rock is chased with an undeniable raw fury that refuses to be denied.
Brand New Sin Join Artimus Pyledriver for Tour
Brand New Sin will be teaming up with Artimus Pyledriver for a three week east coast/midwest tour this August. The first date to be released is as follows:
August 17 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
"WWE Wreckless Intent" Media Player Available
Songs from the upcoming "WWE Wreckless Intent" compilation, due out May 23 on Columbia Records, is available on a media player at this location.
Tracklisting for the compilation:
01. Saliva - I Walk Alone (Batista's theme)
02. Mercy Drive - Burn In My Light (Randy Orton's theme)
03. HomeBwoi - Hard Hittin (Coach's theme)
04. Brand New Sin - Crank It Up (Big Show's theme)
05. Desiree Jackson - Holla (Candice Michelle's theme)
06. Eleventh Hour - A Girl Like That (Torrie Wilson's theme)
07. Kaballon - Quien Soy Yo (Who I Am) (Carlito's theme)
08. Theory of a Deadman - Deadly Game
09. Silkk the Shocker - Never Gonna Change
10. Shadows Fall - Rob Van Dam (Rob Van Dam's theme)
11. Three 6 Mafia - Some Bodies Gonna Get It (Mark Henry's theme)
12. Zebrahead - With Legs Like That (Maria's theme)
13. Killswitch Engage - This Fire Burns
14. POD - Booyaka 619 (Rey Mysterio's theme)
15. Motorhead - King Of Kings (Triple H's theme)
"WWE Wreckless Intent" Tracklisting Revealed
Columbia Records has announced details of WWE Wreckless Intent – a compilation of World Wrestling Entertainment’s Superstars’ entrance theme music perform by today's hottest hardcore rock, alternative and hip-hop artists.
The songs on WWE: Wreckless Intent are the wrestlers' themes heard during the WWE's enormously successful TV shows -- "SmackDown!®", "RAW®", "WrestleMania®", and "Saturday Night's Main Event™" -- as performed by today's top-selling aggro-rock and rap artists. The album features the first new music -- "Some Bodies Gonna Get It" (as associated with the WWE talent Mark Henry™) -- from Three 6 Mafia since the dirty south rappers took home the Academy Award for Best Original Song earlier this month.
You can pre-order here to get an autographed booklet and keychain.
The track listing is as follows:
Artists - Tracks - WWE talent:
1. Saliva - "I Walk Alone" - Batista™
2. Mercy Drive - "Burn In My Light" - Randy Orton®
3. Homebwoi - "Hard Hittin'" - Coach™
4. Brand New Sin - "Crank It Up" - Big Show®
5. Desiree Jackson - "Holla" - Candice™
6. Eleventh Hour - "A Girl Like That" – Torrie Wilson®
7. Kaballon - "Quien Soy Yo (Who I Am)" - Carlito™
8. Theory of a Deadman - "Deadly Game"
9. Silkk the Shocker - "I'm Comin'"
10. Shadows Fall - "Fury Of The Storm" - Rob Van Dam®
11. Three 6 Mafia - "Some Bodies Gonna Get It" - Mark Henry
12. Zebrahead - "With Legs Like That" - Maria™
13. Killswitch Engage - "This Fire Burns"
14. P.O.D. - "Booyaka 619" - Rey Mysterio®
15. Motörhead - "King of Kings" - Triple H®
Brand New Sin Begin Writing For New Album
Century Media Records report that BRAND NEW SIN are in full songwriting mode for the follow-up to their Recipe For Disaster album.
Joe Altier (vocals) checks in with the following report: “I want to thank everyone for 2005. We got to tour with Motorhead, COC, LOA, BLS, and make good friends with all the guys in Mercy Clinic, Bloodsimple, Scum Of The Earth, Society 1, Dog Faced Gods. I want to thank my band mates, crew and our families for once again being there for me (us) thru everything, all the extended sin family for housing us, getting us drunk, and plain just making us feel at home wherever we go. We will continue to make music, so hopefully you will keep coming out to see us.
“The main focus right now is writing the follow up to Recipe For Disaster. We will hopefully be recording this spring and the boys and me are hard at work once again 5 nights a week hammering out some new tunes. We will spend the next two months writing and demoing new material. We are very excited! I promise to keep everyone updated on the progress and news about this in the coming weeks. And as the hometown show goers know this record is being fueled by Tequila so you better watch out.”
In other news, Brand New Sin will headline at Gatherings in Phoenix, NY on February 10th. The band’s video for the track ‘Days Are Numbered’ can currently be seen at this location.
Century Media Release Metal For The Masses Vol 4
Continuing the highly successful Metal For The Masses series, the Century Family unseals Metal For The Masses Volume Four, once again exclusive to Hot Topic locations nationwide. The 2-disc compilation contains 40 tracks totaling over 2 hours of music. The artwork for Volume Four incorporates the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse to stunning effect and also depicts the album art for each featured artist within as well as additional artist and album information. Volume Four comes housed in a deluxe double Digipak and is available now at all Hot Topic locations nationwide.
Started in 2003, Metal For The Masses has become The Century Family's largest-selling compilation series, replacing the budget priced Identity series. The Metal For The Masses series is also one of Hot Topic's longest-running exclusive compilations. Selling well over 60,000 copies each, Metal For The Masses continues to disseminate the word of metal.
Disc One Includes Century Media Artists:
God Forbid, Manntis, Diecast, Brand New Sin, Agents Of Man, Shadows Fall, Arch Enemy, The Haunted, Behemoth, Old Man's Child, Naglfar, Strapping Young Lad, Nevermore, Eyes Of Fire, Into Eternity, Cryptopsy, Watch Them Die, Napalm Death, Despised Icon and Immolation
Disc Two Includes:
Nuclear Blast Artists: Dimmu Borgir, Soilwork, In Flames, Meshuggah, Bleed The Sky, Darkane, Mnemic, Hypocrisy, Exodus and Cathedral
Liquor And Poker Music Artists: Fireball Ministry, Nebula, The Hellacopters, The Illuminati, The Black Halos, Crash Kelly, The Thieves, Scott Reeder, American Heartbreak and Backyard Babies
Watch Brand New Sin's 'Days Are Numbered' Video
Brand New Sin are out with the video to their new single 'Days Are Numbered', from the album 'Recipe For Disaster'. You can watch it online at Yahoo! Music.
Brand New Sin Added To Black Label Society Tour
Syracuse-based hard rock quintet Brand New Sin have just secured the direct support slot on the upcoming Black Label Society tour, which kicks off in St. Petersburg, Fla. on Oct. 14. This five-week, major market trek will coincide with the release of their new video for upcoming single “Days Are Numbered,” shot by acclaimed director Dale Resteghini (Shadows Fall, Hatebreed).
Brand New Sin, who recently headlined the Syracruise bike rally (“Central New York’s largest annual motorcycle event”) in their hometown, are no strangers to Black Label Society, who are currently playing to thousands of fans each night on the main stage of Ozzfest. The group played nine shows with Zakk Wylde’s band of SDMF’s three years ago in support of their self-titled debut, including an infamous Detroit gig at which Black Label Society filmed its first live DVD - a show at which the crowd depleted the venue’s entire beer supply.
“We’re happy to be going back out with Black Label,” says Brand New Sin front man Joe Altier. “The last time around, we were out for only two weeks. Our bands fit perfectly together, and this is a great chance for us to take it around the entire country.”
Brand New Sin is currently headlining the Revolver magazine-sponsored Summer of Rock tour alongside Dog Faced Gods and Supagroup in support of Recipe For Disaster, their critically acclaimed new album. The tour will be followed by a short trek with Life of Agony, who are currently headlining the Gigantour second stage. Meanwhile, their video for lead Recipe single “Black And Blue,” also shot by Resteghini, is currently in heavy rotation on Metal Asylum and Headbangers Ball; it has also been posted online at this location.
Upcoming Brand New Sin tour dates: More...
Brand New Sin Join Summer Of Rock Tour
The Syracuse-based hard rock quintet Brand New Sin will have just been confirmed for the Summer of Rock tour alongside Dog Faced Gods, Supagroup and The Black Halos, which kicks early off next month. The group are currently in the midst of a national U.S. tour with Scum of the Earth and Society 1, their first nationwide trek since 2002. Their new video for the track “Black And Blue,” shot by acclaimed director Dale Resteghini (Dillinger Escape Plan, Hatebreed), is now in heavy rotation on Metal Asylum and Headbangers Ball.
Brand New Sin completed successful strings of dates alongside Motorhead, Corrosion of Conformity and Life of Agony earlier this year in support of their critically acclaimed new full-length album Recipe For Disaster, which is now available. Look for the band to remain on the road consistently through the end of the year.
Just when you thought you've heard it all, Brand New Sin returns with an aggressive, blue-collar American rock album sure to create a buzz that will transcend genres.
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Watch Brand New Sin's 'Black And Blue' Video
Brand New Sin are out with the video to their new single 'Black And Blue', from the album 'Recipe For Disaster'. You can watch it online at MTV.com.
Brand New Sin Plan European Tour w/ Life of Agony
BRAND NEW SIN have confirmed their plans to ship out to Europe this September. The band will be providing support to management sidekicks LIFE OF AGONY. Another mini-tour involving an undisclosed European band is also in the works, more information is expected shortly.
Brand New Sin Set Album Release Date
The Syracuse-based hard rock quintet Brand New Sin just completed a string of North-eastern dates with ‘80s legends Faster Pussycat, leading them into two shows alongside Grammy Award-winning rock icons Motorhead. The group recently wrapped up highly successful strings of dates alongside Motörhead, Corrosion of Conformity and Life of Agony in support of their highly anticipated new full-length album “Recipe For Disaster”, now set for a May 30th European and May 31st US release.
Singer Joe Altier:
Hello all across the pond!! Brand New Sin is excited as all hell to be finally releasing our new CD "Recipe For Disaster" in Europe. We are also very excited about our new label, Century Media Records!!!! I have got the feeling this will be a long and successful run. Their track record speaks for itself. With the success they have had with bands such as Shadows Fall, Lacuna Coil, Strapping Young Lad, God Forbid, Iced Earth and on and on and on......!!! And like I stated earlier we are looking forward to coming to Europe REAL soon. Stay tuned for details. Until then...BUY OUR CD MAY 30 and drink lots of beer while enjoying it. Take care.
Release parties in Germany:
May 27 Ingolstadt Ohrakel
May 27 Coburg GAG
May 27 Castrop Rauxel Spectrum
Jun. 02 Jena Rosenkeller
Jun. 03 Hohenwart Midlife
Jun. 11 Flensburg Understation
Jun. 11 Lübeck Sounds
Jun. 16 Karlsruhe Katakombe
Jun. 22 Kiel Pumpe