Finally, some Backmask news...

Kazrog · October 22nd, 2008, 11:28 PM

Backmask will release a single before the end of the year.

While we are very excited about the material we've written so far for the new album, we simply have not had time this year to complete it, and we certainly don't want to rush things.

However, we want to give you guys a preview of what's to come, so releasing a single makes a lot of sense. We're working hard to complete this as soon as possible, and more details will be announced as soon as we have them.

Thanks for your patience and understanding!

doc_backmask · October 23rd, 2008, 07:20 PM

In addition to Shane's comments, I must apologize to everyone out there in our fandom, for I have been MIA for a month. It seems that this time of year always ends up difficult for Shane and myself.

I have placed a lot of well-needed effort and demand into some endeavors outside of BACKMASK, but they seem to be paying off quite handsomely and soon I will again have the time and freedom to explore some more creativity. During the summer we were extremely productive, and I for one am very proud and excited for what we've put together. We are going to try to get this single out rapidly since we are notorious (well, to ourselves at least) for being hypercritical of our mixes and don't want you all to wait too long (as if it hasn't been already).

Anyway, thank you all for your support and I hope we won't disappoint you.

\\METAL//

- Richard

Öwen · December 19th, 2008, 08:33 AM

Pretty close to the end of the year now. Any chance of the single coming out still?

Kazrog · December 26th, 2008, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Öwen

Pretty close to the end of the year now. Any chance of the single coming out still?

We're working on it, around the holidays, and it will be done soon... sorry for all the delays, but rest assured it will be worth the wait!

Kazrog · January 2nd, 2009, 03:49 AM

Working on the single still, after a couple of days of technical problems in my studio that prevented any progress forward. Problems have been fixed, back to work...

The single will be out this month. Happy New Year!

Virgil. · January 3rd, 2009, 12:43 AM

Awesome, can't wait!

Kazrog · January 22nd, 2009, 03:32 AM

We're still working on the single, it is coming out great and we are nearly done. I've also been busy this month mixing an album for the band Bloodsoaked, and Richard has been busy finishing his doctorate.

Kazrog · January 31st, 2009, 04:44 AM

Finished mixing and mastering the album for Bloodsoaked; it's off for duplication now.

I've had a bit of time the last few days to chill out and refocus on Backmask a bit. The single is complete from my end, all except for vocals and guitar solos. I'm still awaiting a bass track from Richard, and hopefully he'll have some time to finish it soon.

Looks like February will be the actual release month, since there's not much left to do. You guys will dig this song, it's got a lot of similar sonic elements to the Dark Fiber album, with some new unexpected things thrown in, and by popular demand, some more acoustic guitar.

Virgil. · January 31st, 2009, 11:59 AM

That's awesome, great news! Thanks for the update.... I can't wait to hear it!

Erik Monsonis · February 10th, 2009, 08:40 PM

Awesome! can't wait!!

Kazrog · February 11th, 2009, 08:18 AM

Richard is tracking his bass this week, I've just finished the lyrics, and I've finished writing my guitar solos. I will be tracking my vocals and solos this week as well.

I'm in a bit of a transitional period with respect to my drum sounds at the moment, so when we release the single this month, please understand that it will just be a demo version, and that the final album version later this year will sound much better. Sorry to keep you guys waiting!

Kazrog · February 28th, 2009, 05:18 PM

Had a good talk with Richard last night, and we've arrived at some specific, actionable ways to make sure that Backmask gets the priority it needs in our lives. This past year has surprised and frustrated us with how difficult it's been to make time for music, and we're not going to allow the problem to persist.

The single is almost complete...

October 22nd, 2008, 11:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kazrog Space Meat! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: California Posts: 5,050	Finally, some Backmask news... Backmask will release a single before the end of the year. While we are very excited about the material we've written so far for the new album, we simply have not had time this year to complete it, and we certainly don't want to rush things. However, we want to give you guys a preview of what's to come, so releasing a single makes a lot of sense. We're working hard to complete this as soon as possible, and more details will be announced as soon as we have them. Thanks for your patience and understanding! __________________ Shane McFee Lead Developer/Engineer - Recabinet \| Vocals/Guitars/Production - BACKMASK \|

October 23rd, 2008, 07:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
doc_backmask Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 660	In addition to Shane's comments, I must apologize to everyone out there in our fandom, for I have been MIA for a month. It seems that this time of year always ends up difficult for Shane and myself. I have placed a lot of well-needed effort and demand into some endeavors outside of BACKMASK, but they seem to be paying off quite handsomely and soon I will again have the time and freedom to explore some more creativity. During the summer we were extremely productive, and I for one am very proud and excited for what we've put together. We are going to try to get this single out rapidly since we are notorious (well, to ourselves at least) for being hypercritical of our mixes and don't want you all to wait too long (as if it hasn't been already). Anyway, thank you all for your support and I hope we won't disappoint you. \\METAL// - Richard __________________ Richard "doc" Musician, music fan Quote (RE: New Revelation): totally shreddin' the exact same style as soilwork in every aspect of their music... if I wanted to hear Soilwork I would have put in Predator's portrait

January 2nd, 2009, 03:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
Kazrog Space Meat! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: California Posts: 5,050	Working on the single still, after a couple of days of technical problems in my studio that prevented any progress forward. Problems have been fixed, back to work... The single will be out this month. Happy New Year! __________________ Shane McFee Lead Developer/Engineer - Recabinet \| Vocals/Guitars/Production - BACKMASK \|

January 22nd, 2009, 03:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
Kazrog Space Meat! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: California Posts: 5,050	We're still working on the single, it is coming out great and we are nearly done. I've also been busy this month mixing an album for the band Bloodsoaked, and Richard has been busy finishing his doctorate. __________________ Shane McFee Lead Developer/Engineer - Recabinet \| Vocals/Guitars/Production - BACKMASK \|

January 31st, 2009, 04:44 AM	#8 (permalink)
Kazrog Space Meat! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: California Posts: 5,050	Finished mixing and mastering the album for Bloodsoaked; it's off for duplication now. I've had a bit of time the last few days to chill out and refocus on Backmask a bit. The single is complete from my end, all except for vocals and guitar solos. I'm still awaiting a bass track from Richard, and hopefully he'll have some time to finish it soon. Looks like February will be the actual release month, since there's not much left to do. You guys will dig this song, it's got a lot of similar sonic elements to the Dark Fiber album, with some new unexpected things thrown in, and by popular demand, some more acoustic guitar. __________________ Shane McFee Lead Developer/Engineer - Recabinet \| Vocals/Guitars/Production - BACKMASK \|

December 19th, 2008, 08:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
Öwen Fendurr Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 2,759	Pretty close to the end of the year now. Any chance of the single coming out still?

January 3rd, 2009, 12:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
Virgil. how do djenitals? Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Caprica Posts: 2,992	Awesome, can't wait!

January 31st, 2009, 11:59 AM	#9 (permalink)
Virgil. how do djenitals? Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Caprica Posts: 2,992	That's awesome, great news! Thanks for the update.... I can't wait to hear it!

February 10th, 2009, 08:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
Erik Monsonis Retired AE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Szeged, Hungary Posts: 2,788	Awesome! can't wait!!

February 11th, 2009, 08:18 AM	#11 (permalink)
Kazrog Space Meat! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: California Posts: 5,050	Richard is tracking his bass this week, I've just finished the lyrics, and I've finished writing my guitar solos. I will be tracking my vocals and solos this week as well. I'm in a bit of a transitional period with respect to my drum sounds at the moment, so when we release the single this month, please understand that it will just be a demo version, and that the final album version later this year will sound much better. Sorry to keep you guys waiting! __________________ Shane McFee Lead Developer/Engineer - Recabinet \| Vocals/Guitars/Production - BACKMASK \|

February 28th, 2009, 05:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
Kazrog Space Meat! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: California Posts: 5,050	Had a good talk with Richard last night, and we've arrived at some specific, actionable ways to make sure that Backmask gets the priority it needs in our lives. This past year has surprised and frustrated us with how difficult it's been to make time for music, and we're not going to allow the problem to persist. The single is almost complete... __________________ Shane McFee Lead Developer/Engineer - Recabinet \| Vocals/Guitars/Production - BACKMASK \|