WOODS 4: The GREEN Album Studio Updates / Pre-order Info - Page 2

Mike Sickle · July 2nd, 2009, 02:57 PM

Dude! Just listened to the previews, sounds killer! I can't wait!

ShadowCreator · July 2nd, 2009, 07:12 PM

I'm kind of sad David is not playing drums.

David Gold · July 2nd, 2009, 08:14 PM

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I'm kind of sad David is not playing drums.

That's nice for me to hear, so thank you! I certainly took drumming on the first three albums very seriously, however, the arrangement we have now with Evan is totally for the best as we go forward into this next phase of WOODS. I now have more time and brainpower freed up to song-write, focus on my guitar and vocals, etc... Evan is also an asset to myself and the band as a songwritter and arranger (he also plays in THE GREEN EVENING REQUIEM, and WOE). He's also 'the' KEY addition to the band that has allowed us to become a serious live band again, touring coast to coast this year. None of this would have been possible without Evan. In the end, WOODS is now capable of doing more and at a higher quality than ever before. Plus, it's great to have another good guy involved in our camp who understands commitment, works hard and is passionate about what he does. Plus, his enjoyment of both coffee and beers rivals that of mine, so we get along quite well just on that common ground. Lastly, one man black metal is a lonely, lonely place to exist. It's great to have new people involved. Just wait until you hear the stuff Evan Madden did on the new album! DG - \w/

David Gold · July 3rd, 2009, 06:07 PM

Mine:

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David Ypres Today, we gave the Marshall stacks a rest and spent the day recording 'clean' and effected guitars for WOODS 4: "The GREEN Album". We did good work, made some good progress but still have a bit more to do before I can put the guitars away and move on to vocal madess. What we DO have completely done, is awesome!!! More news soon! DG - w/

Miguel Gauthier's (The GREEN Album producer/recording engineer):

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Just Finished another day of tracking guitars on woods of ypres "4th album".....its a heavy album.....but Dave Gold wanted to let you all know that he still has a sensitive side too. this morning we decided to put away the big marshall stacks and instead spent all day recording clean guitar parts..... so light some candles, maybe draw a bath with some nice epsom salts and prepare to cuddle yourself to sleep tonight.

Guitars ALMOST done! But damn, we made some excellent progress this week!

DG - \w/

David Gold · July 4th, 2009, 12:48 AM

Reflecting on this past week of guitar recording in the studio... I had a real feeling of satisfaction today, after having performances of carefully shaped riffs finally recorded for a new WOODS album, riffs of which had first been written as early as July 2007, while sitting on my bed in my apartment in Seoul, Korea, at the very beginning of my year in exile. At the time, I bought a cheap electric guitar to travel abroad with and when I got there, I bought a small Korean made, 5 watt practice amp to allow me to 'plug in' and play. It was quite the humbling experience in many ways. Change was overwhelming and everything sounded horrible. In an attempt to do something to keep me distracted, I just started writing again. Writing riffs, setting them aside. Writing thoughts, setting them aside, too. ...not knowing what would become of those expressions. Over time, a time I hardly remember, the riffs met with those thoughts and words and became new WOODS songs. The thought of this 'next' WOODS album weighed heavily on my mind these last two years, since the release of "Woods III". The constant feeling of needing to be working on it was seemingly always present, always a distraction while working on other things, fulfilling other obligations, doing what needed to be done to 'get by' between albums. And now, drums are recorded, guitars are almost completely recorded, bass soon to be done, two years' worth of somewhat carefully selected personal quotes written out on green recipe cards, soon to be ultimately filed away into a verse...vocal preparation well underway (the car is still the best place to rehearse, IMO). I must have lost all sense of time. A time that once felt nearly motionless eventually passed and two years somehow flew by quickly afterwards. I can't believe we'll have a new album out soon. I mean, I still have much work ahead of me this month, and I will be disciplined with myself enough to remain committed to the work, dedicate my time and put in the effort, allowing no justification for any regrets by the time it's done. It will be the best it can possibly be. Already, what we have meets my standards of expression and kicks my ass sonically with crushing drums and all that low-end chug of Marshall blown speaker winds. You will soon enter a great hall of power and sound that is, WOODS 4: The GREEN Album.

Thanks for reading!

DG - \w/

The Black Death · July 4th, 2009, 01:11 PM

The recording process seem easier + faster this time... That's good news

David Gold · July 4th, 2009, 04:46 PM

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The recording process seem easier + faster this time... That's good news

The big difference is that we're able to do the whole album all at once in one studio whereas all other albums were recorded only on weekends and sometimes in various locations and under poorer, often more complex circumstances in terms of our schedules and deadlines. This present experience is definitely a step in the right direction. Up!

zekeyou · July 4th, 2009, 09:39 PM

So a Sept release instead of Oct!

David Gold · July 4th, 2009, 09:44 PM

Could be possible! It will come out asap, October is the deadline.

Working on lyrics and vocals all day today...still lots of work to be done, but I'm really excited about all of it!

Morf1end · July 8th, 2009, 11:53 PM

Paypal is on the way! The clips sound great.

Darth Grimby · July 9th, 2009, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth Grimby

Will do... on June 30th

Got sidetracked by my vacation. Will do... on July 15th.

David Gold · July 9th, 2009, 06:01 PM

We now have half the lead and solo guitars recorded. Still in guitar-land this week, vocals start next week.

One of the hardest parts of that next step of the process (besides deciding what exactly it is that I feel I want to say this time around) is the abstaining from all dairy, spicy foods, beer and coffee (the latter three I REALLY enjoy, regularly) leading up to and during the vocal recording days in order to have the best voice health possible. ...Though, I'm not surprised when I cheat and sneak a beer in there, but only when I really deserve it.

I mean c'mon, we're working hard here. Making an album is more fun than shoveling dirt, I'll admit, but there's no such thing as a day off UNTIL the album is DONE! Until then, I feel there's always something to be doing to prepare. This is an especially important album.

Thanks to all those who have pre-ordered so far! Please keep it coming!

More soon!

DG - \w/

sdmf2 · July 10th, 2009, 06:58 PM

I don't know, man. Shoveling dirt is pretty fun... but then there's more temptation for a nice cold beer. Damn. I should send my check in the mail soon...

TENTH DREAMER DECEIVER · July 10th, 2009, 07:01 PM

I hope the cd arrives before it is put on iTunes. I noticed the new Sacrifice last night (!) and an empty mailbox today.

David Gold · July 11th, 2009, 06:20 PM

WOODS OF YPRES - Studio Update: I recorded the last of the guitars (...for now) on WOODS 4: The GREEN Album. Today, we took heavy and made it strange and interesting. Like "Whoa dude, this Asian-inspired, drop-tuned, psychedelic, melodic sludge-doom is like...totally killing my buzz...but also blowing my mind!!!! Gimme some more of that, man."

Vocals start next week!

DG - \w/

David Gold · July 13th, 2009, 02:41 AM

Made the news today: http://www.bravewords.com/news/117684

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WOODS 4: The GREEN Album Studio Update: Guitars are now done, again...for now (until we find room to add more). I am now living in vocal pre-production land where all you do is drink tea, sing, scream, growl, heave and howl and then obsessively think about your chosen lyrics, their meanings and the overall message...all day long. Plus, editing out words that, when sung, highlight my Northern Ontario accent. DG

ShadowCreator · July 14th, 2009, 04:39 PM

I think I have to pre order this beast today, my anticipation is almost peaked already. It will be glory

David Gold · July 15th, 2009, 12:12 AM

WOODS 4: The GREEN Album - Vocal Recording, Night One. Two songs completely done! Clean, black and doom! HEAVY STUFF!!!! Sounding great.

DG - \w/

David Gold · July 15th, 2009, 03:34 PM

Now recording vocals for The GREEN Album: Two songs completely done! Sounding epically impressive AND heavily depressing. That's what we do. More tonight!

DG - \w/

David Gold · July 15th, 2009, 10:08 PM

In studio, vocals day two: Three more very challenging/'difficult' songs DONE tonight (then again, all our songs are 'difficult'), w/ ultra low Pete Steele (TYPE O NEGATIVE) vocals, 'clean and clear' as well as 'black as night' standard 'WOODS' DG vocals, and a new weapon, some Kirk Windstein (CROWBAR) melodic sludge-singing. All in all, doing our best to give Paul from NOVEMBERS DOOM a run for his American money.

DG - \w/

zekeyou · July 15th, 2009, 10:25 PM

The speed at completing this is amazing...

Darth Grimby · July 16th, 2009, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by zekeyou

The speed at completing this is amazing...

Agreed, Woods is tearing shit up.

BTW David, my pre-order has finally been sent. I sent $20.66 just for the HELL of it, haha.

David Gold · July 18th, 2009, 02:08 AM

WOODS OF YPRES - "Woods 4: The GREEN Album" studio update from the engineer:

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"David Gold just finished 6 and a half hours of straight singing....I'm not sure how that's humanly possible....he must be bionic. We shall now refer to him as "the machine".

Three more songs *mostly* finished, but nicely done. We near the completion of this theatric DOOM OPERA!!!

More soon! DG - \w/

The Black Death · July 18th, 2009, 06:47 PM

2009 - The Woods of Ypres Year !

David Gold · July 20th, 2009, 01:54 AM

I pulled one of my wisdom teeth out, took ONE Tylenol, sang black metal vocals in the studio SO HARD for six hours that my belt buckle broke apart in my hands...then I pulled another wisdom tooth out. Now I'm drinking beer and eating nachos. If you didn't already know, ALL of those things are pretty metal. Another productive night in the studio, recording WOODS 4: The GREEN Album. A few more songs done, a few more tomorrow.

DG - \w/

July 2nd, 2009, 02:57 PM	#26 (permalink)
Mike Sickle Digital Ninja Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Windsor, ON Posts: 130	Dude! Just listened to the previews, sounds killer! I can't wait! __________________ Arkayic Revolt's first full length album "DEATH'S RIVER" available early 2010

July 2nd, 2009, 07:12 PM	#27 (permalink)
ShadowCreator Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 492	I'm kind of sad David is not playing drums. __________________ Last.fm

July 4th, 2009, 12:48 AM	#30 (permalink)
David Gold Son of the Darkest Blues Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: No hometown, Ontario. Posts: 1,875	Reflecting on this past week of guitar recording in the studio... I had a real feeling of satisfaction today, after having performances of carefully shaped riffs finally recorded for a new WOODS album, riffs of which had first been written as early as July 2007, while sitting on my bed in my apartment in Seoul, Korea, at the very beginning of my year in exile. At the time, I bought a cheap electric guitar to travel abroad with and when I got there, I bought a small Korean made, 5 watt practice amp to allow me to 'plug in' and play. It was quite the humbling experience in many ways. Change was overwhelming and everything sounded horrible. In an attempt to do something to keep me distracted, I just started writing again. Writing riffs, setting them aside. Writing thoughts, setting them aside, too. ...not knowing what would become of those expressions. Over time, a time I hardly remember, the riffs met with those thoughts and words and became new WOODS songs. The thought of this 'next' WOODS album weighed heavily on my mind these last two years, since the release of "Woods III". The constant feeling of needing to be working on it was seemingly always present, always a distraction while working on other things, fulfilling other obligations, doing what needed to be done to 'get by' between albums. And now, drums are recorded, guitars are almost completely recorded, bass soon to be done, two years' worth of somewhat carefully selected personal quotes written out on green recipe cards, soon to be ultimately filed away into a verse...vocal preparation well underway (the car is still the best place to rehearse, IMO). I must have lost all sense of time. A time that once felt nearly motionless eventually passed and two years somehow flew by quickly afterwards. I can't believe we'll have a new album out soon. I mean, I still have much work ahead of me this month, and I will be disciplined with myself enough to remain committed to the work, dedicate my time and put in the effort, allowing no justification for any regrets by the time it's done. It will be the best it can possibly be. Already, what we have meets my standards of expression and kicks my ass sonically with crushing drums and all that low-end chug of Marshall blown speaker winds. You will soon enter a great hall of power and sound that is, WOODS 4: The GREEN Album. Thanks for reading! DG - \w/ __________________ Woods of Ypres is... "A Black and Doom band from Ontario, Canada" "Both a Mirror and a Hammer." "An expression of life, not a product of time."

July 4th, 2009, 01:11 PM	#31 (permalink)
The Black Death WoY supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Burial ground... Quebec Posts: 332	The recording process seem easier + faster this time... That's good news __________________ Live each day as your last, because some day you will be right. --------------------------- Upcoming shows : IMMORTAL - March 28 OVERKILL-VADER-EVILE... April 5 KINETIK Festival... May 15

July 4th, 2009, 09:39 PM	#33 (permalink)
zekeyou Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: The Triiiaaannnnggggle Posts: 1,040	So a Sept release instead of Oct! __________________

July 4th, 2009, 09:44 PM	#34 (permalink)
David Gold Son of the Darkest Blues Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: No hometown, Ontario. Posts: 1,875	Could be possible! It will come out asap, October is the deadline. Working on lyrics and vocals all day today...still lots of work to be done, but I'm really excited about all of it! __________________ Woods of Ypres is... "A Black and Doom band from Ontario, Canada" "Both a Mirror and a Hammer." "An expression of life, not a product of time."

July 8th, 2009, 11:53 PM	#35 (permalink)
Morf1end Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 84	Paypal is on the way! The clips sound great.

July 9th, 2009, 06:01 PM	#37 (permalink)
David Gold Son of the Darkest Blues Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: No hometown, Ontario. Posts: 1,875	We now have half the lead and solo guitars recorded. Still in guitar-land this week, vocals start next week. One of the hardest parts of that next step of the process (besides deciding what exactly it is that I feel I want to say this time around) is the abstaining from all dairy, spicy foods, beer and coffee (the latter three I REALLY enjoy, regularly) leading up to and during the vocal recording days in order to have the best voice health possible. ...Though, I'm not surprised when I cheat and sneak a beer in there, but only when I really deserve it. I mean c'mon, we're working hard here. Making an album is more fun than shoveling dirt, I'll admit, but there's no such thing as a day off UNTIL the album is DONE! Until then, I feel there's always something to be doing to prepare. This is an especially important album. Thanks to all those who have pre-ordered so far! Please keep it coming! More soon! DG - \w/ __________________ Woods of Ypres is... "A Black and Doom band from Ontario, Canada" "Both a Mirror and a Hammer." "An expression of life, not a product of time."

July 10th, 2009, 06:58 PM	#38 (permalink)
sdmf2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,201	I don't know, man. Shoveling dirt is pretty fun... but then there's more temptation for a nice cold beer. Damn. I should send my check in the mail soon... __________________ www.myspace.com/sylvusmetal

July 10th, 2009, 07:01 PM	#39 (permalink)
TENTH DREAMER DECEIVER Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,201	I hope the cd arrives before it is put on iTunes. I noticed the new Sacrifice last night (!) and an empty mailbox today. __________________ 2010 Shows Confirmed Alice In Chains: Vancouver Megadeth: Calgary Rock of Ages: New York Accept: New York Y&T: San Francisco Iron Maiden: Vancouver

July 11th, 2009, 06:20 PM	#40 (permalink)
David Gold Son of the Darkest Blues Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: No hometown, Ontario. Posts: 1,875	WOODS OF YPRES - Studio Update: I recorded the last of the guitars (...for now) on WOODS 4: The GREEN Album. Today, we took heavy and made it strange and interesting. Like "Whoa dude, this Asian-inspired, drop-tuned, psychedelic, melodic sludge-doom is like...totally killing my buzz...but also blowing my mind!!!! Gimme some more of that, man." Vocals start next week! DG - \w/ __________________ Woods of Ypres is... "A Black and Doom band from Ontario, Canada" "Both a Mirror and a Hammer." "An expression of life, not a product of time."

July 14th, 2009, 04:39 PM	#42 (permalink)
ShadowCreator Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 492	I think I have to pre order this beast today, my anticipation is almost peaked already. It will be glory __________________ Last.fm

July 15th, 2009, 12:12 AM	#43 (permalink)
David Gold Son of the Darkest Blues Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: No hometown, Ontario. Posts: 1,875	WOODS 4: The GREEN Album - Vocal Recording, Night One. Two songs completely done! Clean, black and doom! HEAVY STUFF!!!! Sounding great. DG - \w/ __________________ Woods of Ypres is... "A Black and Doom band from Ontario, Canada" "Both a Mirror and a Hammer." "An expression of life, not a product of time."

July 15th, 2009, 03:34 PM	#44 (permalink)
David Gold Son of the Darkest Blues Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: No hometown, Ontario. Posts: 1,875	Now recording vocals for The GREEN Album: Two songs completely done! Sounding epically impressive AND heavily depressing. That's what we do. More tonight! DG - \w/ __________________ Woods of Ypres is... "A Black and Doom band from Ontario, Canada" "Both a Mirror and a Hammer." "An expression of life, not a product of time."

July 15th, 2009, 10:08 PM	#45 (permalink)
David Gold Son of the Darkest Blues Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: No hometown, Ontario. Posts: 1,875	In studio, vocals day two: Three more very challenging/'difficult' songs DONE tonight (then again, all our songs are 'difficult'), w/ ultra low Pete Steele (TYPE O NEGATIVE) vocals, 'clean and clear' as well as 'black as night' standard 'WOODS' DG vocals, and a new weapon, some Kirk Windstein (CROWBAR) melodic sludge-singing. All in all, doing our best to give Paul from NOVEMBERS DOOM a run for his American money. DG - \w/ __________________ Woods of Ypres is... "A Black and Doom band from Ontario, Canada" "Both a Mirror and a Hammer." "An expression of life, not a product of time."

July 15th, 2009, 10:25 PM	#46 (permalink)
zekeyou Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: The Triiiaaannnnggggle Posts: 1,040	The speed at completing this is amazing... __________________

July 18th, 2009, 06:47 PM	#49 (permalink)
The Black Death WoY supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Burial ground... Quebec Posts: 332	2009 - The Woods of Ypres Year ! __________________ Live each day as your last, because some day you will be right. --------------------------- Upcoming shows : IMMORTAL - March 28 OVERKILL-VADER-EVILE... April 5 KINETIK Festival... May 15

July 20th, 2009, 01:54 AM	#50 (permalink)
David Gold Son of the Darkest Blues Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: No hometown, Ontario. Posts: 1,875	I pulled one of my wisdom teeth out, took ONE Tylenol, sang black metal vocals in the studio SO HARD for six hours that my belt buckle broke apart in my hands...then I pulled another wisdom tooth out. Now I'm drinking beer and eating nachos. If you didn't already know, ALL of those things are pretty metal. Another productive night in the studio, recording WOODS 4: The GREEN Album. A few more songs done, a few more tomorrow. DG - \w/ __________________ Woods of Ypres is... "A Black and Doom band from Ontario, Canada" "Both a Mirror and a Hammer." "An expression of life, not a product of time."