Quick Update...

[Matt Smith]

Since it's been so quiet lately. We're still writing, trying to finish nailing down the last couple of songs for the 3rd album. Everything's coming out great, and I think you guys will love it. We're just trying to finish the arrangements and last couple of sections on two of the mini-epics. So hopefully before long we'll have the last of the kinks ironed out and will be ready to hit the studio! We'll keep you posted here, of course.

Thanks,

 

[Jesus D]

Wow, that sounds nice, i cant wait XD

 

[Ywap]

:Smokin:

Thanks for the update, can´t wait either!

 

[snowmankiller]

This is good news. "Two of the mini-epics"?? I like the sound of this. Thanks for the update, Matt! Good luck with finishing things up!

 

[RichS]

and will be ready to hit the studio!

More video's!!!!!!

 

[Shimrra]

Will there be more looooong loooooong epic story-songs? Please?

 

[dwellceller]

Great! Look foward to this 3rd album and more video updates!

 

[Val Allen Wood]

One song left to do!!!!

 

[strangesaint]

Sweet! Thanks for the info guys, this is great news!

 

[LadyRocker]

I LOOOOOVE me some epic music. Keep up the good work, Matt & Co!

 

[Darkflame195]

Awesome! Can't wait for it, keep it up guys.

 

[SeaStorm]

Matt, any plans for a special Christmas show this year, as in years past? I still have a free AirTran ticket burning a hole in my pocket, and I still haven't seen Theocracy. Hmmmmm

 

[Matt Smith]

Will there be more looooong loooooong epic story-songs? Please?

Nah, nothing super-long like last time, though there will be mini-epics kind of like there were on the first album. I don't suppose there's any reason I can't divulge this, without giving too much away...

Since last time the album was basically a group of planets revolving around one sun (MoS), I wanted to do something different this time, and didn't want the album to have a big centerpiece with a bunch of supporting songs. My goal this time was to put together what felt like a "Theocracy Greatest Hits" album, where every song could potentially be someone's favorite on the album. I was thinking along the lines of Boston's debut record and albums like that, where you instantly know pretty much every song as soon as it comes on the radio--all classics. We always strive for the "all killer, no filler" approach of course, so this is kind of that mindset taken to the extreme. A bunch of shorter songs that will be great live, some epics, some simple material, some complex material, some ballad stuff and some super-heavy stuff--but all with an undeniable signature, and hopefully very memorable.

Can't wait for you guys to hear it!

 

[Aletheus]

Will there be any heavier vocals? I'm a thrash/death fan amongst other genres and as much as I'd love some deep vocal experimentation I'd be just as satisfied with a lil' more diversity to the lower parts of the scale

 

[dudu]

Based on the last 2 albums, I trust Matt will make good decisions. Can't wait for it to be released. Hopefully their will be a teaser song on Myspace or something soon

 

[Shimrra]

Nah, nothing super-long like last time, though there will be mini-epics kind of like there were on the first album. I don't suppose there's any reason I can't divulge this, without giving too much away...

Since last time the album was basically a group of planets revolving around one sun (MoS), I wanted to do something different this time, and didn't want the album to have a big centerpiece with a bunch of supporting songs. My goal this time was to put together what felt like a "Theocracy Greatest Hits" album, where every song could potentially be someone's favorite on the album. I was thinking along the lines of Boston's debut record and albums like that, where you instantly know pretty much every song as soon as it comes on the radio--all classics. We always strive for the "all killer, no filler" approach of course, so this is kind of that mindset taken to the extreme. A bunch of shorter songs that will be great live, some epics, some simple material, some complex material, some ballad stuff and some super-heavy stuff--but all with an undeniable signature, and hopefully very memorable.

Can't wait for you guys to hear it!

Well, my favorite songs on self-titled were Serpent's Kiss and Twist of Fate, so I don't think I'll be dissappointed. Will there be more songs on the album than on MoS? I thought MoS had too few songs (probably because of the song MoS itself taking the space of five songs ).

 

[Val Allen Wood]

I I honestly think I'm more excited for the new album to come out than most of the fans haha. I was a fan way before being in this band lol.

 

[RichS]

Will you be doing rhythm guitar duties this time around Matt, or will Jon and Val take over now?

 

[Matt Smith]

Will you be doing rhythm guitar duties this time around Matt, or will Jon and Val take over now?

Jon and Val!

 

[RichS]

I cannot wait for this album!