The Recording of "W5", the 5th and final WOODS OF YPRES album, Aug 8th-22nd, 2010

David Gold · August 8th, 2010, 02:40 PM

The recording of the fifth and final WOODS OF YPRES album is now underway. Y-Mads' drums are already CRUSHING!!!!

The tracklist is as follows:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Stay tuned for updates.

Thanks!

DG & the Woods... - \w/

sahrroh · August 8th, 2010, 02:47 PM

OMG OMG OMG

Miltbrand · August 8th, 2010, 02:49 PM

First thought: YEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAW! A new album!!!!

Second thought: NOOOOOOOOOO! Final album?!?

After you've been to Q8, you'll wanna make album no. 6, I'm sure.

Omega Mitch · August 8th, 2010, 03:25 PM

The art is very intriguing, as is the current tracklist. Five songs for a full-length tells me they're gonna be long, dynamic, progressive songs, and it also fits a theme of 5 - W5, 5 songs. Just speculating, as I know you won't confirm or deny any of it, and I wouldn't want you to. I like to be surprised with music!

Can we look forward to studio footage and/or teasers?

sdmf2 · August 8th, 2010, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miltbrand

First thought: YEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAW! A new album!!!!

Second thought: NOOOOOOOOOO! Final album?!?

.

Agreed.

phantomfreak · August 8th, 2010, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miltbrand

First thought: YEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAW! A new album!!!!

Second thought: NOOOOOOOOOO! Final album?!?

My thoughts exactly. I do not like this "final" business at all, but I am very excited for a new WoY album.

First Sentenced, then Theatre Of Tragedy, David you can't take Woods of Ypres away from me too.

Bry_GOW · August 8th, 2010, 06:21 PM

I am just proud to have been part of it all. What an epic journey and a final disc will only immortalize the Woods saga. End on the highest note you can, as it will resonate for the rest of time.

Bilbin · August 9th, 2010, 09:25 AM

I am very excited for this, sad, but excited

David Gold · August 9th, 2010, 11:01 AM

Quote:

sad, but excited

That's the way to do it!

W5 Drums - Day Two is now underway (and by "underway" I mean were awake and drinking coffee, leaving for the studio soon).

DG - \w/

David Gold · August 9th, 2010, 12:46 PM

Just listened back to yesterday's work...crushing stuff. Totally slammin'.

Man, it sure is awesome having a drummer to record the WOODS OF YPRES drums. Evan is KILLING it!!!! Shane and I are drinking coffee.

Darth Grimby · August 9th, 2010, 10:35 PM

Like others I have mixed feelings about this.

David Gold · August 10th, 2010, 12:46 PM

Today is the third and final day of drums, Evan is recording the final parts of the final two songs. Shane is preparing the "Shane-Saw". Bass is next.

The final photo shoot is scheduled for Sunday morning, the last time the four of us will be together in the same place. Then, I get to shave my beard, after keeping it this long, for photos.

My third and final guitar is for sale: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...2430671&ref=mf The other two have already been sold.

We will be posting the final merch list asap, as soon as we make time to count and list what's left, t-shirts and etc...

There's this: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?ei...0593665&ref=ts

Then I fly!

I have a few more days to listen and choose my final words as carefully as I can. I'm still conflicted about what exactly I want to say at this point, but... I'm working away. Motivated by the end. It's getting done.

Stay tuned!

DG - \w/

David Gold · August 10th, 2010, 03:25 PM

Drum tracking is now complete... and we're going to the beach.

Shane prepares the "Shane-Saw". Bass begins tomorrow.

More soon! ...off to the sun.

DG - \w/

Will Bozarth · August 10th, 2010, 09:05 PM

"Last time the four of us will be in the same place."

So much for a final tour, I guess. *sigh*

Frosties · August 11th, 2010, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Gold

Then I fly!

Back to the far east?

Hildolf · August 11th, 2010, 05:32 PM

I agree with Miltbrand and Bilbin, this saddens me, but I'm excited.

How will the album be available? Will we have the chance to buy cd copies from you? Or will this be a solely digital release?

sdmf2 · August 11th, 2010, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hildolf

I agree with Miltbrand and Bilbin, this saddens me, but I'm excited.

How will the album be available? Will we have the chance to buy cd copies from you? Or will this be a solely digital release?

I know it's not your idea or anything, but digital release (especially exclusively) is the stupidest thing ever.

David Gold · August 11th, 2010, 06:49 PM

Day 4: Shane "The Shanesaw" is ripping, and wood chips are a chipping!!!! Now tracking some br00tal WOODS bass!

phantomfreak · August 12th, 2010, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdmf2

I know it's not your idea or anything, but digital release (especially exclusively) is the stupidest thing ever.

Couldn't agree with you more.

Hildolf · August 12th, 2010, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdmf2

I know it's not your idea or anything, but digital release (especially exclusively) is the stupidest thing ever.

I see nothing wrong with it, as long as its not from itunes. But each to their own.

Just to clarify I was asking due to DG saying that he is leaving soon and I was curious as to how it would be handled. Would David do it himself, leave it to Omega Order, or stick it online on itunes or whatever.

David Gold · August 12th, 2010, 02:11 PM

The plan... Ideally, I would like to do 500 vinyl 12" with download cards, sold direct from the band, and that's it! The end.

It will end up on i-tunes.

We may not even press it on CD.

We're back in the studio today, tracking bass. Crushing guitars start tomorrow, then nice sounding guitars right after.... then, the voices. Oi.

10 days left.

Darth Grimby · August 12th, 2010, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Gold

The plan... Ideally, I would like to do 500 vinyl 12" with download cards, sold direct from the band, and that's it! The end.

I'm down with that plan!

Hildolf · August 12th, 2010, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Gold

The plan... Ideally, I would like to do 500 vinyl 12" with download cards, sold direct from the band, and that's it! The end.

It will end up on i-tunes.

We may not even press it on CD.

We're back in the studio today, tracking bass. Crushing guitars start tomorrow, then nice sounding guitars right after.... then, the voices. Oi.

10 days left.

Sounds good to me. I'd like to say that when its done, I want one and I'll gladly send money to you for it upon release.

Omega Mitch · August 12th, 2010, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Gold

The plan... Ideally, I would like to do 500 vinyl 12" with download cards, sold direct from the band, and that's it! The end.

It will end up on i-tunes.

We may not even press it on CD.

We're back in the studio today, tracking bass. Crushing guitars start tomorrow, then nice sounding guitars right after.... then, the voices. Oi.

10 days left.

Just make sure you put one aside for me David, it would make an excellent addition to my budding vinyl collection!

Will Bozarth · August 12th, 2010, 10:45 PM

Dave, could you possibly have all 500 signed by everyone that performed on it? I know that it's extra work...

August 8th, 2010, 02:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
David Gold Son of the Darkest Blues Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: No hometown, Ontario. Posts: 2,095	The Recording of "W5", the 5th and final WOODS OF YPRES album, Aug 8th-22nd, 2010 The recording of the fifth and final WOODS OF YPRES album is now underway. Y-Mads' drums are already CRUSHING!!!! The tracklist is as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Stay tuned for updates. Thanks! DG & the Woods... - \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." Last edited by David Gold : August 8th, 2010 at 02:42 PM.

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Miltbrand Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Denmark Posts: 1,759	First thought: YEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAW! A new album!!!! Second thought: NOOOOOOOOOO! Final album?!? After you've been to Q8, you'll wanna make album no. 6, I'm sure. __________________ My record collection: http://www.pop.nu/show_collection.asp?user=5143 Øl, fisse og heavy metal!

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Bry_GOW I left it up to you Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sault Ste. Marie Posts: 34	I am just proud to have been part of it all. What an epic journey and a final disc will only immortalize the Woods saga. End on the highest note you can, as it will resonate for the rest of time. __________________ @BryanBelleau

August 9th, 2010, 12:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
David Gold Son of the Darkest Blues Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: No hometown, Ontario. Posts: 2,095	Just listened back to yesterday's work...crushing stuff. Totally slammin'. Man, it sure is awesome having a drummer to record the WOODS OF YPRES drums. Evan is KILLING it!!!! Shane and I are drinking coffee. __________________ 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."

August 9th, 2010, 10:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
Darth Grimby Hell's Satans - \m/oncton Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 674	Like others I have mixed feelings about this. __________________

August 8th, 2010, 02:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
sahrroh Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4	OMG OMG OMG

August 8th, 2010, 03:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
Omega Mitch Born under a maple tree Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 31	The art is very intriguing, as is the current tracklist. Five songs for a full-length tells me they're gonna be long, dynamic, progressive songs, and it also fits a theme of 5 - W5, 5 songs. Just speculating, as I know you won't confirm or deny any of it, and I wouldn't want you to. I like to be surprised with music! Can we look forward to studio footage and/or teasers?

August 9th, 2010, 09:25 AM	#8 (permalink)
Bilbin Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1	I am very excited for this, sad, but excited

August 10th, 2010, 12:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
David Gold Son of the Darkest Blues Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: No hometown, Ontario. Posts: 2,095	Today is the third and final day of drums, Evan is recording the final parts of the final two songs. Shane is preparing the "Shane-Saw". Bass is next. The final photo shoot is scheduled for Sunday morning, the last time the four of us will be together in the same place. Then, I get to shave my beard, after keeping it this long, for photos. My third and final guitar is for sale: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...2430671&ref=mf The other two have already been sold. We will be posting the final merch list asap, as soon as we make time to count and list what's left, t-shirts and etc... There's this: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?ei...0593665&ref=ts Then I fly! I have a few more days to listen and choose my final words as carefully as I can. I'm still conflicted about what exactly I want to say at this point, but... I'm working away. Motivated by the end. It's getting done. Stay tuned! 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." Last edited by David Gold : August 10th, 2010 at 12:57 PM.

August 10th, 2010, 03:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
David Gold Son of the Darkest Blues Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: No hometown, Ontario. Posts: 2,095	Drum tracking is now complete... and we're going to the beach. Shane prepares the "Shane-Saw". Bass begins tomorrow. More soon! ...off to the sun. 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."

August 10th, 2010, 09:05 PM	#14 (permalink)
Will Bozarth Everlasting Godstopper Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 32,321	"Last time the four of us will be in the same place." So much for a final tour, I guess. sigh __________________ http://www.GoddamnZombie.com 'Handbook for the Recently Diseased' now available! http://goddamnzombie.bandcamp.com

August 11th, 2010, 05:32 PM	#16 (permalink)
Hildolf Woods of Ypres Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 15	I agree with Miltbrand and Bilbin, this saddens me, but I'm excited. How will the album be available? Will we have the chance to buy cd copies from you? Or will this be a solely digital release?

August 11th, 2010, 06:49 PM	#18 (permalink)
David Gold Son of the Darkest Blues Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: No hometown, Ontario. Posts: 2,095	Day 4: Shane "The Shanesaw" is ripping, and wood chips are a chipping!!!! Now tracking some br00tal WOODS bass! __________________ 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."

August 12th, 2010, 02:11 PM	#21 (permalink)
David Gold Son of the Darkest Blues Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: No hometown, Ontario. Posts: 2,095	The plan... Ideally, I would like to do 500 vinyl 12" with download cards, sold direct from the band, and that's it! The end. It will end up on i-tunes. We may not even press it on CD. We're back in the studio today, tracking bass. Crushing guitars start tomorrow, then nice sounding guitars right after.... then, the voices. Oi. 10 days left. __________________ 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."

August 12th, 2010, 10:45 PM	#25 (permalink)
Will Bozarth Everlasting Godstopper Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 32,321	Dave, could you possibly have all 500 signed by everyone that performed on it? I know that it's extra work... __________________ http://www.GoddamnZombie.com 'Handbook for the Recently Diseased' now available! http://goddamnzombie.bandcamp.com