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Axemaster
Updated on Fri 03 Feb, 2012 |
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AXEMASTER is making good steady progress on the final writing and the recording/production of their new CD. Guitarist Joe Sims is producing the album and has done early mixes of the guitar and drums for 5 songs which so far sound 100% bter than any of the band's previous releases. The response from the few people who have listened to them has been outstanding. A contact of the band who writes for several European metal publications (including a major magazine) listened to a couple of the advance mixes and said this about one of the songs: "The riffing is so supreme! The main riff in the song is almost killing me. F*** yes! And killer lead-fills too. The song has a mean drive to it and makes the listener headbang automatically. What a great song! I love it!!! I am so curious how it will sound with lyrics (although I could also live with a pure instrumental)."
Joe Sims said about the recording "this is the first release I have produced on my own and the result so far is much better than even I expected. I have been taking my time and paying attention to every small detail and it's DEFINITELY paying off. This material is by far the best stuff I have ever done and the CD has to have the sound quality to match. So far so good, the sound's there and the performances have been top notch!!!!". Vocalist Tony Webster said "it's been a crazy last few months. I spent a lot of time getting ready for 2012 with The Metal Command Radio Show which has taken a lot of time away from writing. However...so far the recordings are going well. Every week Joe comes up with better and better sounding mixes and recordings of the guitars and drums. I have now written parts for 5 songs and recorded my parts for 3 songs. I can tell you that this album is taking Axemaster and even my songwriting down a much darker lyrical path than ever before. So far the vocal parts are sounding killer. I am in full force writing mode for this new album".
There is still a lot of work to be done in writing, recording, and production, so it will be a while before all the material is completed. But the progress thus far is proving that the high expectations that everyone associated with the band has had for the upcoming CD are slowly becoming reality!!!!
Joe Sims said about the recording "this is the first release I have produced on my own and the result so far is much better than even I expected. I have been taking my time and paying attention to every small detail and it's DEFINITELY paying off. This material is by far the best stuff I have ever done and the CD has to have the sound quality to match. So far so good, the sound's there and the performances have been top notch!!!!". Vocalist Tony Webster said "it's been a crazy last few months. I spent a lot of time getting ready for 2012 with The Metal Command Radio Show which has taken a lot of time away from writing. However...so far the recordings are going well. Every week Joe comes up with better and better sounding mixes and recordings of the guitars and drums. I have now written parts for 5 songs and recorded my parts for 3 songs. I can tell you that this album is taking Axemaster and even my songwriting down a much darker lyrical path than ever before. So far the vocal parts are sounding killer. I am in full force writing mode for this new album".
There is still a lot of work to be done in writing, recording, and production, so it will be a while before all the material is completed. But the progress thus far is proving that the high expectations that everyone associated with the band has had for the upcoming CD are slowly becoming reality!!!!
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AXEMASTER is original traditional heavy metal from Akron/Cleveland Ohio. The band has several worldwide releases and is currently writing music for a new CD.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Definitely
Band History:
NOTE - The songs on this page were recorded several years ago with former Axemaster lineups. New material with the current lineup will be posted when available.
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From it’s formation in 1985 by guitarist Joe Sims (the only member to be featured on all Axemaster releases), vocalist/bassist Christopher Michael, and drummer Brian Henderson, Axemaster has meant one thing: power/thrash metal with an original sound and style. With the original lineup the band recorded their first 4 releases: "Slave to the Blade", "Blessing in the Skies", "Crusades", and "The Vision". They were also featured on the compilation shaped picture record "Metalgon" and in the comedy/horror movie "Killer Nerd".
Several lineup changes followed as they recorded their next 2 releases: "Death Before Dishonor" and "5 Demons (Imperative is their Demise)". After this the band altered their musical direction slightly and changed the name to The Awakening. That group did 1 CD before breaking up in 1995.
Four years later, Unisound Records {Greece} re-issued selected songs from 4 of the band's releases (as well as 3 songs by The Awakening) on a 15 track CD titled "Axemaster & The Awakening, 1985-1995". In 2002 Unisound re-released "Death Before Dishonor" (as well as some unreleased material) on CD. The success of these discs proved that Axemaster’s music was still in demand years after their breakup.
In 2006 the band reunited with the same sound, power, and intensity that Axemaster’s music has always been known for. The band’s first major project was to sign a contract with Burning Star Records {Greece} to re-release “Blessing in the Skies” on disc. Released in January 2007, It includes the album in its entirety as well as 3 bonus tracks (making a total of 12 songs, 6 of which have never been available on CD - one is recorded live), and a video for the song “Slave to the Blade”. It’s packaged as a digi-pack with a 4 page foldout that features new & improved artwork and a 12 page booklet containing vintage photos from 1985-1988 (some never before seen), liner notes, and song lyrics. Updates, distributors and promotional information is available at http://www.burning-star.net; mailorder information can be found at http://burning-star.net/store/index.php. As one person from the company said, “it’s time that ‘Blessing in the Skies’ got the recognition it deserves”.
“Blessing in the Skies” is currently also featured on Smog Veil Records’ I-Tunes roster (for downloading onto I-Pods). For more information see http://www.smogveil.com/ecom/ and click on “I-Tunes exclusives”.
The band is now being represented by Sol Music Management {Canada} to obtain a deal to record a new CD which will feature a special guest appearance by guitarist Ivan Hurd of the classic band Anvil. Sol Music is currently working with such established artists as Dokken, Sebastian Bach, Sepultura, and Lizzy Borden; more information is available at http://www.solmusicmanagement.com/.
With the worldwide exposure & success that they’ve already achieved, Axemaster is poised to once again take the metal world by storm!!!!
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From it’s formation in 1985 by guitarist Joe Sims (the only member to be featured on all Axemaster releases), vocalist/bassist Christopher Michael, and drummer Brian Henderson, Axemaster has meant one thing: power/thrash metal with an original sound and style. With the original lineup the band recorded their first 4 releases: "Slave to the Blade", "Blessing in the Skies", "Crusades", and "The Vision". They were also featured on the compilation shaped picture record "Metalgon" and in the comedy/horror movie "Killer Nerd".
Several lineup changes followed as they recorded their next 2 releases: "Death Before Dishonor" and "5 Demons (Imperative is their Demise)". After this the band altered their musical direction slightly and changed the name to The Awakening. That group did 1 CD before breaking up in 1995.
Four years later, Unisound Records {Greece} re-issued selected songs from 4 of the band's releases (as well as 3 songs by The Awakening) on a 15 track CD titled "Axemaster & The Awakening, 1985-1995". In 2002 Unisound re-released "Death Before Dishonor" (as well as some unreleased material) on CD. The success of these discs proved that Axemaster’s music was still in demand years after their breakup.
In 2006 the band reunited with the same sound, power, and intensity that Axemaster’s music has always been known for. The band’s first major project was to sign a contract with Burning Star Records {Greece} to re-release “Blessing in the Skies” on disc. Released in January 2007, It includes the album in its entirety as well as 3 bonus tracks (making a total of 12 songs, 6 of which have never been available on CD - one is recorded live), and a video for the song “Slave to the Blade”. It’s packaged as a digi-pack with a 4 page foldout that features new & improved artwork and a 12 page booklet containing vintage photos from 1985-1988 (some never before seen), liner notes, and song lyrics. Updates, distributors and promotional information is available at http://www.burning-star.net; mailorder information can be found at http://burning-star.net/store/index.php. As one person from the company said, “it’s time that ‘Blessing in the Skies’ got the recognition it deserves”.
“Blessing in the Skies” is currently also featured on Smog Veil Records’ I-Tunes roster (for downloading onto I-Pods). For more information see http://www.smogveil.com/ecom/ and click on “I-Tunes exclusives”.
The band is now being represented by Sol Music Management {Canada} to obtain a deal to record a new CD which will feature a special guest appearance by guitarist Ivan Hurd of the classic band Anvil. Sol Music is currently working with such established artists as Dokken, Sebastian Bach, Sepultura, and Lizzy Borden; more information is available at http://www.solmusicmanagement.com/.
With the worldwide exposure & success that they’ve already achieved, Axemaster is poised to once again take the metal world by storm!!!!
Your influences?
(early) Metallica,
Black Sabbath/Heaven and Hell,
Savatage,
Iron Maiden,
Slayer
Black Sabbath/Heaven and Hell,
Savatage,
Iron Maiden,
Slayer
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