Orchid
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San Francisco,
CA,
United States
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Latest Orchid News
Below is our complete Orchid news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
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Orchid Posts "The Mouths Of Madness" Teaser
San Francisco based doom rockers Orchid have released a video trailer featuring guitarist Mark Thomas Baker talking about his musical influences and its effect on the upcoming album, "The Mouths Of Madness." Check it out below.
"The Mouths Of Madness" is going to be released April 26th, 2013 via Nuclear Blast. As an appetizer for the album, Orchid recently released the exclusive 10“ vinyl EP "Wizard Of War," containing a brand new track, a rare bonus track, as well as one song off the band's debut album "Capricorn." More...
Orchid Streaming Title Track "Mouths Of Madness"
San Francisco's Orchid is streaming the title track from the upcoming release "The Mouths Of Madness." The album is set for release on April 26th, 2013 (EU), April 29th (UK) and April 30 (USA) via Nuclear Blast Records.
The track listing for the release is:
1. Mouths Of Madness
2. Marching Dogs Of War
3. Silent One
4. Nomad
5. Mountains Of Steel
6. Leaving It All Behind
7. Loving Hand Of God
8. Wizard Of War
9. See You On The Other Side
Check out "Mouths Of Madness" here: More...
Orchid Releases "Mouths Of Madness" Trailer II
San Francisco's Orchid posted a second in a series of album trailers for the upcoming release "The Mouths Of Madness." This trailer features vocalist Theo Mindell, who gives a tour of his studio and speaks about his influences. The new LP is set for release on April 26th, 2013 (EU), April 29th (UK) and April 30 (USA) via Nuclear Blast Records.
The first trailer can be found over at this location. The track list for "The Mouths Of Madness" is:
1. Mouths Of Madness
2. Marching Dogs Of War
3. Silent One
4. Nomad
5. Mountains Of Steel
6. Leaving It All Behind
7. Loving Hand Of God
8. Wizard Of War
9. See You On The Other Side
Check out the second trailer here: More...
Orchid Posts First Album Trailer For New LP
San Francisco stoner doom act Orchid posted the first album trailer for the upcoming release "The Mouths Of Madness," which centers around the LP artwork. The album is set for release on April 26th, 2013 (EU), April 29th (UK) and April 30 (USA) via Nuclear Blast Records.
The track list for "The Mouths Of Madness" is:
1. Mouths Of Madness
2. Marching Dogs Of War
3. Silent One
4. Nomad
5. Mountains Of Steel
6. Leaving It All Behind
7. Loving Hand Of God
8. Wizard Of War
9. See You On The Other Side More...
Orchid Posts Track-By-Track Breakdown
San Francisco-based doom rockers Orchid have revealed the track listing for the band's upcoming album, "The Mouths Of Madness," which is scheduled for an April 26th, 2013 release via Nuclear Blast.
01. Mouths Of Madness
02. Marching Dogs Of War
03. Silent One
04. Nomad
05. Mountains Of Steel
06. Leaving It All Behind
07. Loving Hand Of God
08. Wizard Of War
09. See You On The Other Side More...
Orchid Reveals New Album Details
San Francisco based doom rockers Orchid have set April 26th, 2013 as the release date for the band's new album, "The Mouths Of Madness." The cover artwork was created by singer & tattoo artist Theo Mindell and can be found below. Mindell comments on the cover:
"I wanted the cover of the album to be really classic and strong, like one of the records from my childhood where when you'd see the colors and shapes on it from across the room, you'd immediately recognize it. A classic 'icon'... so it's very simple really. But then I did a really elaborate painting for the inside that is totally ornate... I wanted people to open this kind of sparse, plain thing and be drawn into another world that kind of visually told the story of some of the emotions of the record. Kind of like peeling a weird fruit open... the inner painting was really inspired by some of the Latino psychedelic murals that were done around San Francisco in the late 60's-early 70's....like the cover of Abraxsis by Santana which is a record I grew up on and always loved. So, it's the 'Orchid version' of those murals."
Guitarist Mark Thomas Baker comments on the extensive production process: "Most of the tracks on 'Mouths of Madness' were cut in early June 2012. We were pretty fresh off of our European tour and full of confidence. The basics done at that time were the best recording experience that we've had so far. Everybody got along great and did great work. We did this album with a completely different guitar sound than 'Capricorn.' I think it sounds much heavier in that regard. We take a lot of time to get things right. I hope people enjoy it and let it sink in. I think it's miles above our past efforts." More...
Witchcraft Announces Tour With Orchid
Attention heavy rockers, doomheads, retro aficionados, hippies, or simply lovers of timeless rock music: rejoice! Two absolute giants of 70's riff worshipping sound will embark on a tour together in April and May of 2013 – Witchcraft and Orchid. A listing of tour dates are available below, and Nuclear Blat Records also comments on the bands:
"Swedes Witchcraft were one of the first bands who started to recreate the sound of old heroes like Pentagram around 2000 and who only had one goal in mind: to revive the 70s sound with landmark releases such as 'Firewood.' They returned with 'Legend' in 2012 and proved their status as leaders of a whole subgenre once more!
"Orchid from San Francisco are more of a recent phenomenon: the four piece made quite a bunch of heads turn with their debut EP 'Through the Devil's Doorway' in 2009 before they firmly established themselves as the rightful heirs to Black Sabbath's throne with their album 'Capricorn' in 2011. Their second full-length release will be upon us early 2013."
Orchid Announces "Wizard Of War" EP
As an appetizer for the upcoming album, "The Mouths Of Madness," San Francisco-based doom rockers Orchid will release the "Wizard Of War" EP on 10" vinyl, February 22nd, 2013 via Nuclear Blast. The EP will contain the following tracks:
1. Wizard Of War
2. Demon"s Eyes
3. Albatros
"Wizard Of War" will also appear on the upcoming full-length album, "The Mouths Of Madness." The track "Demon"s Eyes" was previously released on an underground Halloween compilation and "Albatros" was formerly released on the band"s significant debut album, "Capricorn."
Stay tuned for more info about "The Mouths Of Madness." The release date, cover and track listing are all to be announced soon. More...
Orchid Posts New Song Snippet
Orchid has posted a snippet online of "He Who Walks Alone," taken from the band's upcoming four track EP, "Heretic." Check out the snippet in the player below. The "Heretic' release date has been pushed back slightly, and is now due out on CD, vinyl and digital download this coming September 14th, 2012 via Nuclear Blast. The track listing is:
1. Heretic
2. Falling Away
3. Saviours of the Blind
4. He Who Walks Alone
Orchid Streaming New Track "Heretic"
San Francisco doom act Orchid is streaming the title track of the band's brand new EP "Heretic" which is due for for release on September 7th, 2012 through Nuclear Blast Records. The band also added a snippet of "Saviours of the Blind" with commentary, which can be seen below.
"Heretic," will be released both digitally and on 10" Vinyl. The track listing is as follows:
1. Heretic
2. Falling Away
3. Saviours of the Blind
4. He Who Walks Alone
Check out "Heretic" here:
Orchid Posts "Heretic" Snippet With Commentary
San Francisco doom act Orchid, posted an audio snippet (with comments) of the title track of the band's brand new EP "Heretic," which is due for for release on September 7th, 2012 through Nuclear Blast Records.
"Heretic," will be released both digitally and on 10" Vinyl. The track listing is as follows:
1. Heretic
2. Falling Away
3. Saviours Of The Blind
4. He Who Walks Alone
Check out "Heretic" here:
Orchid To Release New EP
Orchid, which signed to Nuclear Blast earlier this month, will be releasing a brand new EP featuring three new tracks plus one song from the latest full-length album, "Capricorn." The EP is set for release on September 7th, 2012.
The EP, entitled "Heretic," marks the first release for Nuclear Blast and will be released both digitally as well as on 10" Vinyl. The track listing is:
01. Heretic
02. Falling Away
03. Saviours Of The Blind
04. He Who Walks Alone
Commented guitarist Mark Baker: "Late in 2010, after we submitted the Capricorn full length to our label and waited for the release, we realized that there wouldn’t be any extensive touring, so we just kept writing and rehearsing new material. A few months later, we were back in the studio cutting basics for new songs. By the time we finished the business of changing labels, we had way more than one album worth of new songs. We, along with Nuclear Blast, decided it would be a great idea to release a few of those on an EP this year while we wrap up everything for our next full length. We’re really excited for people worldwide to get a chance to check out what we’ve been up to in the last year. These new songs have the classic, anthemic Orchid sound that people expect from us, along with a few elements that we’ve never shown before." More...
Orchid Signs With Nuclear Blast
Nuclear Blast is extremely proud to announce the worldwide signing of San Francisco's Orchid. Commented the band:
"After many months of talking to different labels about our future, we’re very excited to announce that we've decided to join forces with Nuclear Blast. We’ve been working on new material on and off for the last year and we’re feeling really good about the new songs. It seems like they're a continuation in the same tradition of the material on our first full length, 'Capricorn,' but also, show some new sides of our music that should surprise everyone and show that Orchid isn't a band that just wants to keep making the same album over and over. We're really excited for everyone to hear it!“
Commented Nuclear Blast head of A&R, Andy Siry: "Ever since we first heard of Orchid and witnessed their perfect way of bringing back the glorious days of rock music, we knew we had to work with this amazing band. After meeting them on their most recent European tour we literally were blown away by their stunningly intense performance! So here we are, proud as f*ck, welcoming one of the most hopefully and authentic bands to the Nuclear Blast family. Every single one at the label loves ORCHID and so will you! CHECK THEM OUT!"
Nuclear Blast also issued the following history of the band: More...
Lord Vicar Announces European Shows
Lord Vicar will be hitting the road with Orchid and Sigirya for an upcoming European tour this April.
Lord Vicar's guitarist Kimi Kärki stated: "This will be a real triple headliner deal, three different bands, each with their individual charisma, voice and power… Who will survive and what will be left of them?! IF you live it through, you can tell your grandchildren that you were there." The tour poster can be found here.
The currently announced shows are as follows:
April 6 – London (UK), Desert Festival
April 7 – Oberhausen (Germany), Hellvet Club
April 8 – Goleniów (Poland), Teatr Brama
April 9 – Lichtenfels (Germany), Paunchy Cats club
April 10 – Würzburg (Germany) Cafe Cairo
April 11 – Cologne (Germany), MTC
April 12 – Tilburg (The Netherlands), Roadburn Festival
April 13 – Hamburg (Germany), Marx/Markthalle
April 14 – Berlin (Germany), White Trash
Desertfest Confirms More Bands
The list of bands confirming for Desertfest in London is expected to grow to over fifty, with more bands added daily. Desertfest will take place between April 6th-8th, 2012 at three main London venues: The Underworld and The Purple Turtle as the main stage venues and The Black Heart as the main party exchange/meeting place. For more information on Desertfest, head over to it's website.
ORANGE GOBLIN
CHURCH OF MISERY
KARMA TO BURN
ROTOR
BLACK PYRAMID
TRUCKFIGHTERS
VALIENT THORR
ORCHID
ANCESTORS
GENTLEMAN'S PISTOLS
LEAFHOUND
ROADSAW
PAGAN ALTAR
STONE AXE
GREENLEAF
SUNGRAZER
SAMSARA BLUES EXPERIMENT
ASTEROID
HORISONT
DOPEFIGHT
SLABDRAGGER
SEDULUS
CULTURA TRES
SONS OF ALPHA CENTAURI
ALUNAH
STUBB
ZIPPO
SHRINE '69
GRIFTER
TRIPPY WICKED
GRIFTER
WIDOWS
Below is the track "Cosmonaut of Three" from San Francisco's Orchid, one of the bands playing Desertfest 2012: More...
Bible Of The Devil Announces More US Tour Dates
BIBLE OF THE DEVIL has announced the "Parched In The Western World US Tour April 2010." The dates are as follows:
April 1st Chicago, IL @ Cobra Lounge w/ Slough Feg, Hay Perro
April 2nd Madison, WI @ The Frequency w/ Slough Feg
April 3rd Louisville, KY @ Third Street Dive w/ Slough Feg, The Vibrolas
April 4th Carbondale, IL @ PK’s w/ Slough Feg, Zuul
April 5th Memphis, TN @ Hi Tone Café w/ Slough Feg
April 6th Austin, TX @ Emo’s w/ Slough Feg, Radio Moscow, Naam
April 7th San Antonio, TX @ Nightrocker Live w/ Slough Feg
April 8th Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad w/ Slough Feg, Leeches of Lore
April 9th Scottsdale, AZ @ The Rogue w/ Slough Feg
April 10th Los Angeles, CA @ TBA w/ Slough Feg
April 11th San Francisco, CA @ Thee Parkside w/ Slough Feg, Orchid
April 13th Portland, OR @ Rotture w/ Dark Black
April 14th Seattle, WA @ The Funhouse
April 15th Missoula, MT @ The Palace w/ Rooster Sauce
April 16th Rapid City, SD @ Roman’s Pub w/ Woman Is The Earth
April 17th Omaha, NE @ The Waiting Room w/ Bloodcow, The Dinks, Desire To Destroy More...
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Unearthing The Metal Underground in the Bay Area
Each week in "Unearthing the Metal Underground," we'll be putting a few quality underground bands in the spotlight in an attempt to get the word out about them. This week I am spreading the word from the San Francisco Bay Area metal scene.
The Bay Area's metal legacy began with the '80s thrash scene, which gave birth to Metallica, Exodus, Testament, and Death Angel. Neurosis entered the scene with their experimental metal, and Primus and Faith No More turned heads in what could only be referred to as alternative metal. Starting in the '90s, Machine Head evolved the thrash sound into groove metal. Currently, Ludicra, whose black metal has been in the scene since the late '90s, is generating a lot of excitement about their soon to release album, "The Tenant." Today, the Bay Area houses up and coming metal bands who not only reflect the heritage of the region, but filter in influences from a variety of genres. More...