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Friday, March 9, 2012

C.O.C.'s Reed Mullin & Woody Weatherman Discuss NEW Album At Tour Kickoff Show In NYC!

Corrosion Of Conformity was established in 1982 in Raleigh, North Carolina by bassist Mike Dean, guitarist Woody Weatherman and drummer Reed Mullin. Ever since then the band has released 7 studio albums, 3 EP's, and 1 live album. On February 28, 2012 the band released their self-titled album via Candlelight Records. Recorded at Dave Grohl’s Studio 606 in Los Angeles, the album was produced by the band in cooperation with long-time collaborator John Custer. It was mixed by John Lousteau (Foo Fighters) and features artwork by Seldon Hunt (Melvins, High On Fire). The album will is available on standard CD, deluxe digipak, and two exclusive vinyl formats.

During, the bands tour kick off show at The Gramercy Theatre in New York Rock City on Thursday, March 1st, we had the chance to chat with C.O.C.'s own Reid Mullen (drummer) and Woody Weatherman (guitarist) about the bands eighth studio album. We also chatted with them about the bands connections with Dave Grohl (ex-Nirvana, now in Foo Fighters), and the band managed to find a perfect chemisty which resulted in then recording one of the best albums of their careers.

CORROSION OF CONFORMITY with Torche, Valient Thorr, A Storm Of Light (Remaining tour dates):

- 03/09/2012: Beaumont Club in Kansas City, MO
- 03/10/2012: Downtown Music Hall in Little Rock, AR
- 03/11/2012: Hi-Tone Café in Memphis, TN
- 03/12/2012: Trees in Dallas, TX
- 03/14/2012: SXSW in Austin, TX ! #
- 03/15/2012: SXSW in Austin, TX ! #
- 03/16/2012: The Big Spill @ Korova in San Antonio, TX # w/ Saviours, Zoroaster & more
- 03/17/2012: One Eyed Jacks in New Orleans, LA ! # w/ Zoroaster
- 03/18/2012: Zydeco in Birmingham, AL ! # w/ Zoroaster

! = No Torche
# = No Valient Thorr

CORROSION OF CONFORMITY with Torche, Black Cobra, GazaL

- 6/01/2012: Amos Southend in Charlotte, NC
- 6/03/2012: Exit/In in Nashville, TN
- 6/05/2012: Conservatory in Oklahoma City, OK
- 6/07/2012: Club 910 in Phoenix, AZ
- 6/08/2012: Ink-N-Iron Festival @ The Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA w/ Suicidal Tendencies, TSOL, Torche, Black Cobra and more…
- 6/09/2012: Slim's in San Francisco, CA
- 6/11/2012: Studio Seven in Seattle, WA
- 6/12/2012: Hawthorne Theatre in Portland, OR
- 6/13/2012: Rickshaw Theatre in Vancouver, BC
- 6/15/2012: Urban Lounge in Salt Lake City, UT
- 6/16/2012: Summit in Denver, CO
- 6/18/2012: Firebird in St. Louis, MO
- 6/19/2012: The Ballroom @ The Taft Theatre in Cincinnati, OH
- 6/20/2012: Machine Shop in Flint, MI
- 6/21/2012: The Opera House in Toronto, ON
- 6/22/2012: Foufounes Electriques - Montreal, QC
- 6/23/2012: Middle East in Boston, MA

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Tuesday, March 6, 2012

C.O.C. Announce North American Tour Dates With Torche, Black Cobra & Gaza!

Currently out terrorizing stages on their headlining tour with Torche, Valient Thorr and A Storm Of Light, Raleigh, North Carolina cross-over legends CORROSION OF CONFORMITY today announce another round of live dates this June which will take them to the West Coast and Canada. Sponsored by Thrasher Magazine, the trek will steam-roll its way through 17 cities beginning June 1 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The band will be joined by Torche, Black Cobra and Gaza. Tickets go on sale this Friday, March 9 at all major ticket outlets.

CORROSION OF CONFORMITY’s released their self-titled NEW studio offering to the masses last week via Candlelight Records. Corrosion Of Conformity was recorded at Dave Grohl’s Studio 606 in Los Angeles, produced by the band in cooperation with long-time collaborator John Custer and mixed by John Lousteau (Foo Fighters). The 11-track offering features the esteemed Animosity lineup of vocalist/bassist Mike Dean, guitarist Woody Weatherman, and drummer/vocalist Reed Mullin and closes a six year recording gap for the band. Hailed among fans and critics alike, Decibel Magazine championed the band’s efforts noting: “While mastery isn’t unusual in Metal, CORROSION OF CONFORMITY is fully baked enough to make us wish another 29 years on these fuckers,” while Stereokiller, in a 4/5 rating, noted: “The crew of Mike Dean, Woody Weatherman and Reed Mullin reconvene as a sturdy marriage of St. Vitus, Black Sabbath and Motörhead retrofitting the tried-and-true rock wisdom they’ve always applied to their sound.” Independent Weekly opined: “…as CORROSION OF CONFORMITY draws from the past, it refuses to replicate it here. These tracks are too mid-paced and riff-dominated to be Punk, too gruff and volatile for the bluesy hard-rock of the band’s latter days. And yes, there’s no Keenan, giving Dean’s higher register the chance to replace the departed vocalist’s smooth confidence with welcome tension—more Ozzy than Dio, in other words,” while Pitchfork echoed the sentiment: “Corrosion Of Conformity is what you want out of a comeback record: not just reclamation of lost vigor but a meaningful update on a vintage sound. If Animosity seemed like an ugly duckling back in the mid 1980s — too Punk for the Metal crowd and vice versa– Corrosion Of Conformity registers similarly today. In an era when doom metal keeps growing bleaker and artier, and hardcore skews ever more dire, the album serves as a reminder that swagger, soul, and songcraft still have a place in the heavy-rock underground. CORROSION OF CONFORMITY, indeed.”

In related news, the band recently unveiled their video for “The Moneychangers” via Headbangers Ball last week. The clip was filmed in Raleigh by Charles Cardello and features the band in a storyline that brings the song’s lyrics out visually (even Jesus makes an appearance).

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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY with Torche, Valient Thorr, A Storm Of Light tour dates:

- 03/01/2012: Gramercy Theatre in New York, NY
- 03/02/2012: Sonar in Baltimore, MD
- 03/03/2012: Lincoln Theatre in Raleigh, NC
- 03/05/2012: Grog Shop in Cleveland, OH
- 03/06/2012: Pyramid Scheme in Grand Rapids, MI
- 03/07/2012: Double Door in Chicago, IL
- 03/08/2012: Triple Rock in Minneapolis, MN
- 03/09/2012: Beaumont Club in Kansas City, MO
- 03/10/2012: Downtown Music Hall in Little Rock, AR
- 03/11/2012: Hi-Tone Café in Memphis, TN
- 03/12/2012: Trees in Dallas, TX
- 03/14/2012: SXSW in Austin, TX ! #
- 03/15/2012: SXSW in Austin, TX ! #
- 03/16/2012: The Big Spill @ Korova in San Antonio, TX # w/ Saviours, Zoroaster & more
- 03/17/2012: One Eyed Jacks in New Orleans, LA ! # w/ Zoroaster
- 03/18/2012: Zydeco in Birmingham, AL ! # w/ Zoroaster

! = No Torche
# = No Valient Thorr

Corrosion Of Conformity Track-Listing:

1. Psychic Vampire
2. River of Stone
3. Leeches
4. El Lamento de Las Cabras
5. Your Tomorrow
6. The Doom
7. The Moneychangers
8. Come Not Here
9. What We Become
10. Rat City
11. Time of Trials
12. Canyon Man (deluxe/vinyl only)
13. The Same Way (deluxe/vinyl only)

Video credit: Steve Lars from Creative Ventures International & Steve Lars on Facebook

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Monday, February 20, 2012

Listen To Corrosion Of Conformity's NEW Album Right Now!

Starting today, AOL Spinner is streaming CORROSION OF CONFORMITY's self-titled NEW studio offering in its entirety. Set for North American release on February 28, 2012 via Candlelight Records, 'Corrosion Of Conformity' was recorded at Dave Grohl’s Studio 606 in Los Angeles, the 11-track offering was produced by the band in cooperation with long-time collaborator John Custer, mixed by John Lousteau (Foo Fighters) and features artwork by Seldon Hunt (Melvins, High On Fire). Featuring the esteemed 'Animosity' line-up of vocalist/bassist Mike Dean, guitarist Woody Weatherman, and drummer/vocalist Reed Mullin, the album’s release closes a six year recording gap and completes over a year of concentrated writing and recording for the band. You can listen to the NEW C.O.C. album below.

In conjunction with the record release, the Raleigh, North Carolina legends will embark on a full U.S. headlining tour this March. Set to commence on March 1 at the Gramercy Theatre in New York City, the trek will hit 16 cities including two performances at this year’s SXSW Music Conference in Austin. The band will be joined by Torche, Valient Thorr and A Storm Of Light unless otherwise noted.

CORROSION OF CONFORMITY with Torche, Valient Thorr, A Storm Of Light tour dates:

- 03/01/2012: Gramercy Theatre in New York, NY
- 03/02/2012: Sonar in Baltimore, MD
- 03/03/2012: Lincoln Theatre in Raleigh, NC
- 03/05/2012: Grog Shop in Cleveland, OH
- 03/06/2012: Pyramid Scheme in Grand Rapids, MI
- 03/07/2012: Double Door in Chicago, IL
- 03/08/2012: Triple Rock in Minneapolis, MN
- 03/09/2012: Beaumont Club in Kansas City, MO
- 03/10/2012: Downtown Music Hall in Little Rock, AR
- 03/11/2012: Hi-Tone Café in Memphis, TN
- 03/12/2012: Trees in Dallas, TX
- 03/14/2012: SXSW in Austin, TX ! #
- 03/15/2012: SXSW in Austin, TX ! #
- 03/16/2012: The Big Spill @ Korova in San Antonio, TX # w/ Saviours, Zoroaster & more
- 03/17/2012: One Eyed Jacks in New Orleans, LA ! # w/ Zoroaster
- 03/18/2012: Zydeco in Birmingham, AL ! # w/ Zoroaster

! = No Torche
# = No Valient Thorr

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Corrosion Of Conformity Unleash Three NEW Tracks!

Candlelight Records, together with partners Decibel Magazine and Pitchfork Media, are premiering today songs from the forthcoming NEW album from C.O.C. Produced by John Custer, the self-titled album is the first NEW recording from the North Carolina-based band in six years and is the first to feature material written by the esteemed 'Animosity' trio in over a decade.

Available now for listening, Decibel Magazine is streaming “The Doom” while Pitchfork Media is streaming the album’s closer “Time Of Trials.” Each song showcases the band’s unique sound and continued commitment to diversity. Guitarist Woody Weatherman says, “…too much pork for just one fork,” when discussing the unusual two-song launch. “I like the idea of having two tunes premiering at the same time,” he continues. Vocalist/bassist Mike Dean notes, “I slipped in a rough form of ‘The Doom’ on Full Metal Jackie's radio program back in early November. This is now the official premiere in its finished form. And with Pitchfork playing ‘Time Of Trials,’ we are excited and await fan reactions."

Listen to"The Doom Brand"

Listen to "Time Of Trials

England’s Metal Hammer, in celebration of today’s premieres, launched a special C.O.C. video via their online television channel that includes both songs and a pictorial of the band with information about the forthcoming album. Check it out now!

C.O.C. has already launched exclusive, pre-order bundles that include limited band-direct items plus the deluxe digipak version of the record (featuring extended packaging and two additional songs) and the American vinyl pressing. To celebrate today’s premieres, Candlelight has launched via the official label webstore each of the four planned formats for the record plus a webstore exclusive. See the link below.

The band will perform next at The Orange Peel in Asheville, North Carolina before heading out on their recently announced headline tour beginning March 1. The band plans a set that will include many of the new album’s choice cuts as well selections from their earlier albums. “‘Your Tomorrow,’ ‘Rat City,’ and ‘The Doom’ all got great response while we were out with Clutch for a brief wintery outing,” says Dean. “The new songs are noggin’ nodders and seemed to fit in very well with our older classics,” adds Weatherman. “Folks were having a good time which is what it is all about,” he confirms.

Corrosion Of Conformity will be released via Candlelight Records on February 14 in North America; a day earlier for Europe. Confirmed dates on the band’s upcoming North American tour with Torche, Valient Thorr, A Storm Of Light are below.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

C.O.C.'s Reed Mullin Discusses NEW Album & Bands Connection With Dave Grohl!

Corrosion Of Conformity was established in 1982 in Raleigh, North Carolina by bassist Mike Dean, guitarist Woody Weatherman and drummer Reed Mullin. Ever since then the band has released 7 studio albums, 3 EP's, and 1 live album. At current time the band is working as a three piece, since Pepper Keenan is busy with NOLA's Superstar group Down. According to the band, the door is open for Keenan to return. However, the band opted to record a NEW self-titled album as a three-piece since they found a real intense chemistry that couldn't go to waste.

Candlelight Records confirms February 28, 2012 as the North American release date for the self-titled NEW album from C.O.C. Recorded at Dave Grohl’s Studio 606 in Los Angeles, the album was produced by the band in cooperation with long-time collaborator John Custer. It was mixed by John Lousteau (Foo Fighters) and features artwork by Seldon Hunt (Melvins, High On Fire). The album will be available on standard CD, deluxe digipak, and two exclusive vinyl formats.

During, the bands recent show at the Starland Ballroom in Slayerville, New Jersey, we had the chance to chat with C.O.C. drummer Reid Mullen about the bands eighth studio album, as well as the bands connections with Dave Grohl (ex-Nirvana, now in Foo Fighters), and what he does in order to keep looking and feeling so young. This hilarious and informative interview is not to be missed!

C.O.C. is:

Mike Dean (Vocals & Bass)
Woody Weatherman (Guitars)
Reed Mullin (Drums)

Discography:

- Eye for an Eye (1984)
- Animosity (1985)
- Blind (1991)
- Deliverance (1994)
- Wiseblood (1996)
- America's Volume Dealer (2000)
- In the Arms of God (2005)
- Corrosion Of Conformity (February 28, 2012)

Corrosion Of Conformity Track-Listing:

1. Psychic Vampire
2. River of Stone
3. Leeches
4. El Lamento de Las Cabras
5. Your Tomorrow
6. The Doom
7. The Moneychangers
8. Come Not Here
9. What We Become
10. Rat City
11. Time of Trials
12. Canyon Man (deluxe/vinyl only)
13. The Same Way (deluxe/vinyl only)

Video and Photo credit: Steve Lars from Creative Ventures International & Steve Lars on Facebook

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