Red Sparowes
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Red Sparowes is a Los Angeles post-rock band comprised of members of Isis, Neurosis, Halifax Pier, Angel Hair and Pleasure Forever. They recently released their debut album At the Soundless Dawn.
Members
to 2004
- Bryant Clifford Meyer (guitar) of Isis
- Josh Graham (guitar) of Neurosis (visuals)
- Jeff Caxide (bass/guitar) of Isis
- Greg Burns (bass/pedal steel) of Halifax Pier
- Dana Berkowitz (drums)
present
- Bryant Clifford Meyer (guitar)
- Josh Graham (guitar)
- Andy Arahood (bass/guitar) formerly of Angel Hair
- Greg Burns (bass/pedal steel)
- David Clifford (drums) of Pleasure Forever
History
Red Sparowes formed in the earlier part of this decade, as another project for its members. Its sound is characteristic of a metal influenced post-rock (often referred to as post-metal), with an otherwise uncommon extensive use of a pedal steel guitar adding a unique flavour. Through signing to Neurot Recordings, Neurosis' record label, Red Sparowes toured with The Dillinger Escape Plan and Made Out of Babies in 2004, after recording demos for their debut album. The debut was recorded in late May 2004 by engineer Desmond Shea. The resulting sound is in the vein of guitarist Bryant Clifford Meyer and Jeff Caxide's band Isis, Chicago post-rock/metal outfit Pelican, and New Zealand post-rock band Jakob. Members Jeff Caxide and Dana Berkowitz relocated in late 2004, thus forcing them out of the band. The album was released in February 2005, following guitarist Bryant Clifford Meyer's other band, Isis's initial tours in support of their album Panopticon. Shortly after the release of At the Soundless Dawn, a split 12" was released with Gregor Samsa. The Red Sparowes side contained the second track from At the Soundless Dawn - "Buildings Began To Stretch Wide Across The Sky, And The Air Filled With A Reddish Glow" - as well as a song recorded during the album's recording sessions with guitar from Mike Gallagher of Isis, initially only available on the Japanese release of the album. The band did a successful headlining tour of Europe in spring 2005, and participated in an American tour in August/September 2005 with Pelican, Big Business and Breather Resist. As of February 2006, the band has finished recording their follow up to At the Soundless Dawn, Every Red Heart Shines Toward The Red Sun, which will be released on CD by Neurot Recordings, and LP by Robotic Empire in September 2006 [link]. In winter, a three-way 3x7" split with Made Out of Babies and Battle of Mice was released by Neurot Recordings, as well as a split 12" with Grails, released on Robotic Empire.Discography
- Red Sparowes (demo) (2004) - (self released)
- At the Soundless Dawn 2xLP (2005) - Hypertension (Europe) - extra track
- At the Soundless Dawn 2xLP (2005) - Robotic Empire (USA)
- At the Soundless Dawn CD (2005) - Neurot Recordings
- At the Soundless Dawn CD (2005) - Daymare (Japan) - extra track
- Untitled Split 12" with Gregor Samsa (2005) - Robotic Empire
- Untitled Split CD with Gregor Samsa (2006) - Robotic Empire
- Triad Split 3x7" with Made Out of Babies and Battle of Mice (2006) - Neurot Recordings
- Triad Split CD with Made Out of Babies and Battle of Mice (2006) - Neurot Recordings
- Black Tar Prophecies Vol. I Split 12" with Grails (2006) - Robotic Empire
- Every Red Heart Shines Toward The Red Sun (2006) CD - Neurot Recordings (to be released)
- Every Red Heart Shines Toward The Red Sun (2006) 2xLP - Robotic Empire (USA) (to be released)
External links
- [Red Sparowes Official Site]
- [Neurot Recordings Official Site]
- [Isis Official Site]
- [Robotic Empire Official Site]
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