Don't Stop Now

[DuchessOfDork]

A letter from Josh outlining the expenses needed to make The Lesser Key of Solomon...

Every member of A SOUND OF THUNDER is incredibly grateful and honestly shocked at the overwhelming response to the Kickstarter campaign for the new album. However, now that we've reached our initial $10,000 goal, some people have asked us if they can or should still pledge to support the band, while others have actually decreased their pledges.

We've never been a band that poses as rock stars, or that tries to hide anything from our fans. Here is a breakdown of the expenses involved in the absolutely mammoth project that is "The Lesser Key of Solomon":

$21,000 - Main Album Recording
$1,500 - Mastering
$5,500 - "Pleasure Slave" and backer cover song recording
$6,000 - Hardcover book & vinyl manufacturing
$800 - Softcover book
$2,000 - CD manufacturing
$1,000 - Kickstarter t-shirt
$700 - Hockey Jerseys
$200 - Pint glasses
$400 - Thunder-Choir studio time
$3,600 - Album art
???? - West coast tour
$42,700- Total Album Expenses
- $8,500 - Band personal funds already paid
-$13,960 - Current Kickstarter pledges after fees
$20,240- Additional out of pocket expense for band members

Obviously, there is a lot of expense involved in what we're trying to do. We're not just putting out an album that's only music on a disc, to be ripped to your iPod and filed away. We want to give you great music that you can enjoy for years, and along with that give you something tangible and impressive to hold in your hands. I know a lot of our older fans miss the days of impressive gatefold albums by bands like "Yes" where you could lose yourself in music, art, and lyrics all at the same time. This is our attempt to give you something like that, and more. I thank you for the support you've given us in achieving this goal so far, and encourage you to keep on spreading the word!

Best,

Josh Schwartz
Guitars & Crackpot Schemes - A Sound of Thunder

 

[C.]

Nina, can you put a list here of the various "goodies" people get depending on their financial contribution? I can't find the list on FB and can't remember what they are. Thanks!!!

Oh, and since I'm a mod at one of the other forums here, I took the liberty of making a thread about you guys there so more people can find your music and (hopefully) contribute to your cause. Of course everyone is welcome at our place too.

http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/other-bands-concerts/908751-sound-thunder-new-post.html

 

[DuchessOfDork]

Thanks, C! Here's a list:

Pledge $1 or more:
VIDEO UPDATES & THANKS: Get exclusive video updates from the studio for Kickstarter supporters only!

Pledge $5 or more
EXCLUSIVE TRACK: Exclusive Kickstarter-only version of new song "Udoroth", featuring alternate vocals and guitar solo. This version will not appear on the album or anywhere else! Digital download delivered at completion of Kickstarter campaign. + VIDEO UPDATES & THANKS

Pledge $8 or more
DIGITAL ALBUM: Download of the full "The Lesser Key of Solomon" album, delivered 1-2 days before album release date. + EXCLUSIVE TRACK + VIDEO UPDATES & THANKS

Pledge $15 or more
LIMITED COMPACT DISC: Numbered Kickstarter-only edition of the new album with alternate cover, foil stamping, and optional autograph (limited to 250 copies)! + DIGITAL ALBUM + EXCLUSIVE TRACK + VIDEO UPDATES & THANKS
Add $5 USD to ship outside the US

Pledge $25 or more
HONORED HEROES & PAPERBACK BOOK: Your name in the CD and book, and your photo in the "fan photos" section of the book! 12" x 12" paperback album book with artwork, lyrics, photos and more! + LIMITED COMPACT DISC + DIGITAL ALBUM + EXCLUSIVE TRACK + VIDEO UPDATES & THANKS
Add $15 USD to ship outside the US

Pledge $40 or more
EXCLUSIVE T-SHIRT: Brand new Kickstarter-only "Legion of Thunder" t-shirt design featuring "The Lesser Key of Solomon" album graphics! + HONORED HEROES & PAPERBACK BOOK + LIMITED COMPACT DISC + DIGITAL ALBUM + EXCLUSIVE TRACK + VIDEO UPDATES & THANKS
Add $18 USD to ship outside the US

Pledge $85 or more
DELUXE SLIPCASE SET: 12" x 12" hardcover book including 2 x 12" color vinyl pressing of album, and 24" x 36" poster, housed in a full-color slipcase. Limited to 250 copies worldwide. Includes free personalized autograph option. + EXCLUSIVE T-SHIRT + HONORED HEROES + LIMITED COMPACT DISC + DIGITAL ALBUM + EXCLUSIVE TRACK + VIDEO UPDATES & THANKS
Add $20 USD to ship outside the US

Pledge $150 or more
THUNDER-CHOIR: Join us in the studio to add your voice to the background vocals on the album! Strictly chanting, shouting, and grunting...no vocal skills required! Recording session will take place Sunday, December 15, 2013 at Assembly Line Studios in Vienna, VA, USA. + DELUXE SLIPCASE SET + EXCLUSIVE T-SHIRT + HONORED HEROES + LIMITED COMPACT DISC + DIGITAL ALBUM + EXCLUSIVE TRACK + VIDEO UPDATES & THANKS
Add $20 USD to ship outside the US

Pledge $300 or more
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: You get an Executive Producer credit on all versions of the album! Includes an exclusive ASoT "Executive Producer" T-shirt! + THUNDER-CHOIR + DELUXE SLIPCASE SET + EXCLUSIVE T-SHIRT + HONORED HEROES + LIMITED COMPACT DISC + DIGITAL ALBUM + EXCLUSIVE TRACK + VIDEO UPDATES & THANKS
Add $20 USD to ship outside the US

Pledge $1,000 or more
COVER SONG: We will cover any song of your choice and provide you with your choice of: A) Studio quality recording with acoustic guitar and vocal only (Nina & Josh), or B) Demo quality recording featuring the full band. + HOCKEY JERSEY + PINT GLASS + EXECUTIVE PRODUCER + THUNDER-CHOIR + DELUXE SLIPCASE SET + EXCLUSIVE T-SHIRT + HONORED HEROES + LIMITED COMPACT DISC + DIGITAL ALBUM + EXCLUSIVE TRACK + VIDEO UPDATES & THANKS
Add $20 USD to ship outside the US

Pledge $3,000 or more
COVER SONG DELUXE: We will cover any song of your choice and record it in full album quality with the full band at Assembly Line Studios! + HOCKEY JERSEY + PINT GLASS + EXECUTIVE PRODUCER + THUNDER-CHOIR + DELUXE SLIPCASE SET + EXCLUSIVE T-SHIRT + HONORED HEROES + LIMITED COMPACT DISC + DIGITAL ALBUM + EXCLUSIVE TRACK + VIDEO UPDATES & THANKS
Add $20 USD to ship outside the US

 

[Wyvern]

Just for everybody to know
$20,383

and still 6 hours to go!


2014 the year of the thunder

 

[DuchessOfDork]

Just for everybody to know
$20,383

and still 6 hours to go!


2014 the year of the thunder

It's certainly going to be the year of being busy!

Thanks for your support, everyone!!