Finally, we see the light....Locust Years is nearly upon us

[JayKeeley]

The new album from HAMMERS OF MISFORTUNE will be finally available at the end of June 2006 in a deluxe digipack edition.

“The Locust Years” brings the creative song-writing of The Hammers to an upper level, through the creation of a complex Rock Opera in which several different elements perfectly complete each other. Echoes of Yes, Pink Floyd and in general the legacy of 70s progressive rock are mixed with Hammers’ trademark of originality and love for uncommon solutions.

The dramatic, bitter sense of Tragedy that surrounds the album makes it a masterpiece that goes beyond the term of “Metal”, to a wider meaning: “The Locust Years” is the perfect soundtrack for our souring times.

The album was recorded, mixed and mastered by Justin Weis at Trackworx Studios in San Francisco, while the fantastic cover-artwork was created by Thomas Woodruff.

Tracklist:

1. The Locust Years
2. We Are the Widows
3. Trot Out the Dead
4. Famine’s Lamp
5. Chastity Rides
6. War Anthem
7. Election Day
8. Widow’s Wall

 

[Nate The Great]

What label?

 

[NAD]

*dies of shock*

 

[JayKeeley]

What label?

cruz del sur

*hyperventilating*

 

[Chromatose]

FINALLY.

 

[NAD]

You know this year has some really rad shit coming out. Tool, Pearl Jam, Scald, Neurosis, Hammers, and probably some other must-haves I'm missing.

Not really paying much attention to new acts though.

 

[JayKeeley]

What label?

By the way, PLEASE make sure the promo doesn't go to a noob for review. I can see the reviews now... ugh. *shudders*

 

[JayKeeley]

You know this year has some really rad shit coming out. Tool, Pearl Jam, Scald, Neurosis, Hammers, and probably some other must-haves I'm missing.

I'll tell you this, right now the best song of the year BY FAR is sitting under the wings of The End Records.

 

[NAD]

I'll tell you this, right now the best song of the year BY FAR is sitting under the wings of The End Records.

I can't cheat like you and Erik, I'm waiting for the release date like I do with all other albums I've waited years to hear.

 

[JayKeeley]

cheating > faithful

 

[Demonspell]

I'll tell you this, right now the best song of the year BY FAR is sitting under the wings of The End Records.

Something from Ashes other than Falling Snow, no doubt. No spoilers for me. It may also be the only thing preventing Hammers from owning 2006...another concept album and with heavy prog overtones? Best news since I found out Kayo Dot is doing a show in the Village earlier this week...

 

[Demilich]

uh.. 2006 is going to be painfully better than 2005 as far as music is concerned.

 

[Krilons Resa]

 

[Reign in Acai]

Something from Ashes other than Falling Snow, no doubt. No spoilers for me. It may also be the only thing preventing Hammers from owning 2006...another concept album and with heavy prog overtones? Best news since I found out Kayo Dot is doing a show in the Village earlier this week...

The song I'm assuming he is referring to is "Our Fortress is Burning". Unbelievable music that does not deserve the indignity to be described in words. Just listen.

 

[Krilons Resa]

pre-ordering from TER right now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Dick Sirloin]

Echoes of Yes, Pink Floyd and in general the legacy of 70s progressive rock

 

[Reign in Acai]

The song I'm assuming Jay is referring to is "Our Fortress is Burning". Unbelievable music that does not deserve the indignity to be described in words. Just listen.

I just found out you were referring to "Not Unlike The Waves". Either way Agalloch has done it again.

 

[En Vind Av Sorg]

Goddamit Im having shit for luck trying to download "Ashes" so far.

 

[Nate The Great]

I should get this promo, and if I don't review it, I believe somebody even more qualified will.

 

[Krilons Resa]

I should get this promo, and if I don't review it, I believe somebody even more qualified will.

like moi