Health

[jrdsctt]

I looked around a bit and I couldn't find a thread about them yet. They opened for NIN and I have seen them 3 times now. I really dig them. Any other fans here?

[botley]

I follow them on twitter for the jokes about incest & period blood.

[wizfan]

Love them. Both of their albums were great, each for their own reasons. I haven't listened to the Max Payne 3 OST yet, because I want to play the game unspoilt.

[PQHooligan]

They're amazing live - saw them at a small venue before they went on tour with NIN

Plenty of favorite songs to go around, not to mention a lot of the remixes done by other artists

USA Boys was produced by Alan Moulder as some of you know

http://youtu.be/EWZxThGh5wQ?hd=1

http://youtu.be/-dJfmsA-Yxk?hd=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiLnOuFyeVM

http://youtu.be/IBdISuGnxpQ?hd=1

[jrdsctt]

When I saw them a couple years ago they played a new unreleased song called "DRUGS BEACH". It's a pretty intense song and is actually quite a bit calmer than most of their music. I made a recording of it if anyone is interested.

[PQHooligan]

^ yes please do!

[thefragile_jake]

HEALTH is incredible. I saw them for the first time at Pitchfork Music Festival last year and they were one of the best acts that whole weekend, they kicked my ass from both being an incredible set physically and musically. These guys dominate and I hope I get a chance to see them in a smaller setting soon, they didn't come by my hometown for their Crystal Castles opening tour...but I'm sure with the next record they'll stop by.

....and I can't wait for the new album!

[jrdsctt]

I was supposed to see them this past Thursday, but the canceled that last 9 shows of their tour with Crystal Castles. Really bummed me out. The first two times I saw them was in a venue called The 7th Street Entry. Very very small venue, probably can hold 250 people at most. It was amazing. I loved their Max Payne 3 soundtrack, and based off what I have heard for their new album it's going to be amazing.

[Collin]

I was gonna see them NOV 1st with CC but when they cancelled I didn't go. I love these guys tho, such a cool sound, and so many good tracks- USA Boys, Die Slow, Death+, Tears, We Are Water etc. too bad. Real excited for their third LP tho.

[jrdsctt]

I was gonna see them NOV 1st with CC but when they cancelled I didn't go. I love these guys tho, such a cool sound, and so many good tracks- USA Boys, Die Slow, Death+, Tears, We Are Water etc. too bad. Real excited for their third LP tho.

You live in MN? That was the show I was gonna go to as well.

[ghostaustin]

I saw them in Columbus a few weeks back and was totally baffled that everything I thought was guitar was actually bass, and everything I thought was synth was guitar. Expert knob twiddlers!

[profane]

They're supporting Interpol on their European tour. That shit was batshit crazy. I had heard about them but never listened to their music. I was completely blown away by what was happening.

[Millionaire]

I've only recently heard Get Color and was really impressed with it. Good stuff.

[Khrz]

They fucking rock but GAWD are they taking their sweet time making the new record that I demand right fucking now ! I'm a fan, I have rights !
And the Max Payne OST is fantastic.

[ghostaustin]

soooo Health just tweeted that a new song premiered earlier today on Sirius XMU. Anybody have it?

[thefragile_jake]

soooo Health just tweeted that a new song premiered earlier today on Sirius XMU. Anybody have it?

whaaa? No, I really want to hear this one though.

[ghostaustin]

My mistake, it premiers at 7:30 ET. The tweet referred to the premiere in California's time zone.

[ghostaustin]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3_dedjucgM

[screwdriver]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3_dedjucgM

great song
terrible video

[thefragile_jake]

http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2010/1/27/1264596045479/A-leek-001.jpg

Very melodic so far.

[Khrz]

It dripped.

And holy shit, it might be my favorite so far.

[Radiovoyr]

Every song on the new one is amazing. I have listened to it 8 times since I got home from work and I listened to it on the way to and from work too. Fucking perfect. Gorgeous, sad and angry.

[Ash512]

THIS ALBUM IS AMAZING.
Favorite of the year so far. It's all I've always wanted from that band.

[richardp]

Oh man, I agree completely with everyone. this album is incredible. Best work these dudes have ever done, for sure.

[screwdriver]

http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/20861-death-magic/ I'm listening to the record now, its alright, it sounds like an expensive recording of Pictureplane. The review's first sentence: One of the highlights of Nine Inch Nails (http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/20861-death-magic/pitchfork.com/artists/3043-nine-inch-nails/)' Lights in the Sky tour back in 2008 was the added pleasure of watching HEALTH—then a still relatively unknown bunch of L.A. noisemakers—manage to almost steal the show.





Though they might bristle at the obvious comparison, it's hard not to notice the Reznorian qualities of Death Magic. With Nine Inch Nails Trent Reznor married the formlessness of industrial music to radio-friendly pop melodies.

I really don't get why they would bristle at the comparison...

[EndlessLoveless]

I like the new album a lot. The music/beats sound very 'current era' skinny puppy. Each song starts like a skinny puppy song would, the beats are heavy, the singing is the only thing way different. I love SP though so im really liking this album.

The only thing i dont like about HEALTH is ive seen the asian dude totally fake play bass guitar live. Like really bad. I know bands do that shit sometimes, but just stay on the floor with your pedals if you have nothing to do. Dont pick up a bass just to headbang with. Its a live video of 'tears'. He is really annoying to watch live.

[Khrz]

I really don't get why they would bristle at the comparison...

Because every electronic rock band gets that comparison for one, it's a very tired analogy by now. And they might want to be their own beast, just because they toured with NIN doesn't mean they owe NIN anything, creatively.
I can understand why it would be frustrating to be systematically compared to NIN just because you're making noise pop and toured with them 7 years ago. It's like you're constantly indebted to someone else's legacy. You might want to write your own history and be compared to your own achievements and progression instead...
Sure, there are worse bands they could be associated with, doesn't make it more comfortable.

[Al_Hunter]

I'm desperately trying to find a copy of Get Color on vinyl. I have the other albums and have pre-ordered Death Magic but nobody, including City Slang in Germany, seems to have Get Color. Not even any for sale on Discogs, there were about 6 two weeks ago!! :(

[hologram parade]

YOU WILL LOVE EACH OTHER

http://40.media.tumblr.com/8ef37f9353572d5644a7e2554a978b25/tumblr_nskw07e6uw1qf2ic8o1_1280.jpg

[botley]

Wow, that's quite the collection!

I bought the new record as a High-def download and I'm really digging the workout it's giving my main system. Some THUNDEROUS shit.

[Jinsai]

Stonefist is a fucking great song.

[EndlessLoveless]

Stonefist is a fucking great song.

So is the track after it, Men today, i think? They flow great.

[botley]

Stonefist is a fucking great song.

Did you hear the episode of Song Exploder where they talk about this song (http://songexploder.net/health) in depth?

[Al_Hunter]

Did you hear the episode of Song Exploder where they talk about this song (http://songexploder.net/health) in depth?

This is fantastic. Thanks for posting.

[Clownboat]

Goddamn, this album is ​great.

[Al_Hunter]

Goddamn, this album is ​great.

My album of the year so far [albeit with 3 and a half months left to run and lots of exciting looking releases in the next few weeks]

[Clownboat]

My album of the year so far [albeit with 3 and a half months left to run and lots of exciting looking releases in the next few weeks]
2015 has been a great year for music.

Death Magic reminds me of Depeche Mode's 'Playing the Angel'. It's really fucking good for all the reasons I'd have never guessed and I can't get enough of it.

[bobbie solo]

saw them for the first time last night, opening for Boys Noize at Studio E in Brooklyn, which is basically just a huge warehouse space in Canarsie. Not very dressed up or anything. Sound was professional and loud, lighting was done well for what's kind of a makeshift space. There's a bunch more shows there now, so who knows. Last night felt like a rave more than a traditional concert.

HEALTH were pretty good. Didn't see alot of actual guitar & bass playing going on at times despite the singer and bassist holding said instruments. Do they not play with a keyboardist, and instead just have a backing track triggered off-stage? Either way, the effectively created a distinct vibe and left the crowd wanting to hear more and know more about they just watched. This was a younger crowd who was there primarily to dance to Boys Noize, yet HEALTH got a great reaction.

The show seemed to be billed as more of a collaborative project than just a straight show, so I expected HEALTH and Polica to come out with Boys Noize and mess around/perform, but that didn't happen despite their studio collaborations. Boys Noize simply DJed. Fun show either way.

[Jinsai]

new song... http://www.thefader.com/2016/08/31/health-crusher-adult-swim-premiere

It's cool, feels like they've recycled some of the Stonefist vocal melody though... you can really just sing "and though we know how far we've come, we know, it's not in our hearts" over a lot of it... but it's cool. I like that song, I don't mind a sequel.

[wizfan]

new song... http://www.thefader.com/2016/08/31/health-crusher-adult-swim-premiere

It's cool, feels like they've recycled some of the Stonefist vocal melody though... you can really just sing "and though we know how far we've come, we know, it's not in our hearts" over a lot of it... but it's cool. I like that song, I don't mind a sequel.

Hollleeeee fuck. Yes, the vocal melody is a bit redundant by now, but the drums in the middle part are CRUSHING. They reminded me of the remix of The Warning on Year Zero Remixed (RIP Doudou). And the outro reminded me of the abrasiveness of their debut, which I sorely missed. While I have no problems with their poppier direction on Death Magic, I needed them to go bonkers again, and this thing delivered. Perhaps losing Jupiter was a good thing, after all?

[Deepvoid]

Just found out about their show in Montreal on September 22. Doors: 11pm; Show: 12am on a fucking Thursday.

That's just ridiculous for a week day show. Just $15.
Maybe I'll just suck it up and be fucking tired at work the next day.

[neorev]

#15 of Adult Swim's 25 tracks in 25 weeks brings us a new song from Health called "Crusher" that is available for free download...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57dYFcG3GlM

Download it here:
http://www.adultswim.com/music/singles-2016/

[Ruined]

I've been a fan of Health for quite a while. Really like how they refined their sound into a cohesive album, "Death Magic." Before it seemed like they had bits of songs (running around 2 minutes) and a handful of fully realized songs before that excellent album. Tomorrow I finally get to see them perform in San Francisco. I cannot wait!

[Space Suicide]

#15 of Adult Swim's 25 tracks in 25 weeks brings us a new song from Health called "Crusher" that is available for free download...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57dYFcG3GlM

Download it here:
http://www.adultswim.com/music/singles-2016/

I've been following it since week 1 this year and have been with that singles program every week since 2011. Its helped me find great, unique music.

[Ruined]

Just got back from the Health show. Wow, they were worth the wait. I was up on the rail and took only one photo because I decided to actually enjoy the show (go figure). For those who get the chance, definitely get out there and attend one of their shows!

[hologram parade]

went to the show last night at the orpheum in madison, and got lucky enough to meet the band (again) and get almost my whole health collection signed

http://66.media.tumblr.com/4b2d8525403032dc4b3e1a59b160dba6/tumblr_ofx6s2r2lv1uvvamyo1_1280.jpg

http://66.media.tumblr.com/c887a0409835e8a2b72e869f1313e4ae/tumblr_ofx6s2r2lv1uvvamyo2_1280.jpg

[neorev]

Oh hey guys, I messaged Health through their Facebook page in regards to releasing the Adult Swim track Crusher for sale in lossless. I got this response...

http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk231/NEOREVMusic/Mobile%20Uploads/Screenshot_2016-10-31-13-25-46.png

[acrid avid jam shred]

They released DISCO3 today! It's got 3 new songs on it too, including Crusher! Have any of you guys listened to it yet? Can't find it anywhere on the Australian spotify or itunes, really wanna check it out!

[Radiovoyr]

It is fucking great. SLUM LORD is a fucking killer track. Listened to it 3 times before work today. The remixes are all bad ass too.

[neorev]

HEALTH just put out DISCO3, a collection of brand new tracks and remixes of tracks off DEATH MAGIC

https://artwork-cdn.7static.com/static/img/sleeveart/00/061/578/0006157801_350.jpg

01. Euphoria
02. Men Tomorrow (Preoccupations Remix)
03. Slum Lord
04. Crusher
05. Courtship II (Roly Porter Remix)
06. Salvia (Marcus Whale Remix)
07. Victim II
08. Victim (Born in Flamez Remix)
09. Dark Enough (Vessel Remix)
10. Life (Purity Ring Remix)

Digital
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/disco3/id1204001394
https://us.7digital.com/artist/health/release/disco3-6157801

Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/album/3K10ND4pwiQr2qAMAzfr7l

(https://open.spotify.com/album/3K10ND4pwiQr2qAMAzfr7lCDhttps://shop.thehyv.net/collections/health/products/health-disco3-cd?variant=36738655759Vinyl)CD
https://shop.thehyv.net/collections/health/products/health-disco3-cd?variant=36738655759 (https://open.spotify.com/album/3K10ND4pwiQr2qAMAzfr7lCDhttps://shop.thehyv.net/collections/health/products/health-disco3-cd?variant=36738655759Vinyl)

Vinyl coming Fall 2017

[acrid avid jam shred]

The Purity Ring, Vessel and Born in Flamez remixes are awesome! Euphoria and Slum Lord are pretty cool tracks too. I love how they're still exploring the more electronic and poppier side of things, while still making use of noise and elements from their first two albums. Looking forward to hearing what the band comes up with next! Death Magic is a really overlooked and underappreciated record that I loved on first listen, so it'll be interesting to see if they'll expand upon that sound, or abandon it completely and do something different.

[neorev]

If you check out their Facebook page, there is a pic with a phone number to text to receive the bonus DISCO3+. It includes several more remixes.

Just text your email address to (213) 259-3841
For folks outside the US, email healthdisco@gmail.com

[acrid avid jam shred]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDbiTGafqrQ

The new video for Euphoria is fantastic. Pretty nice how it's a kinda emotional look back at the last 10 years of the band. I see as like a farewell to Jupiter as well, the end of a phase or something.

[halo eighteen]

Cheers neorev, John just emailed me from that link and said there's going to be an actual release of DISCO3+ in March with an extra remix and some other stuff. Excited to give the new mixes a listen (particularly the Pictureplane and Xiu Xiu ones).

[neorev]

Cheers neorev, John just emailed me from that link and said there's going to be an actual release of DISCO3+ in March with an extra remix and some other stuff. Excited to give the new mixes a listen (particularly the Pictureplane and Xiu Xiu ones).

a friend of mine called the phone number in the music video and it connected him with John from the band. he said he had an awesome convo with him, discussing his recent break up and stuff. he even texted him.

[wizfan]

Great new songs and remixes. My only complaint is that the vocals in the new songs sound... autotuned? That turns me off for some reason. I usually don't mind autotune, but one of the things I've always liked about HEALTH is their unique vocal processing techniques. Autotune sounds so... plain, you know?

[zaps30]

I got my Disco 3 CD in the mail the other day. What is with the "72 years since WWII" line? Seems random to me unless I'm missing something.

[virushopper]

I got my Disco 3 CD in the mail the other day. What is with the "72 years since WWII" line? Seems random to me unless I'm missing something.
Text John at (213) 259-3841 and ask him.

[RJK]

I got my Disco 3 CD in the mail the other day. What is with the "72 years since WWII" line? Seems random to me unless I'm missing something.
72 years after WWII Disco 3 was released.

[r_z]

deep

[neorev]

Health did a cover of New Order's "Blue Monday" for the film Atomic Blonde.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFy0Rhk4aig

[neorev]

Their cover is featured in this trailer...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nI7HVnZlleo

[Radiovoyr]

I really feel like the 72 YEARS AFTER WWII is supposed to connect directly to the bands slogan YOU WILL LOVE EACH OTHER. It's really kind of nice framed that way, especially considering the current political climate.

72 YEARS AFTER WWII YOU WILL LOVE EACH OTHER.

Even if that is not the intention, works pretty well.

[implanted_microchip]

Life (Purity Rmx) took my favorite Death Magic song and somehow made it even better. I'd love to see that version get done live. What a beautiful piece of work.

Disco3 is amazing. I'm addicted. It's been my regular soundtrack to my everyday life lately. I'm pretty late to the party on it compared to those who grabbed it right away, but it slipped past my radar at first and now I'm just totally hooked.

[Ruined]

New Health single:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ah3HXdGg3pE

[halo eighteen]

For some reason, Health is touring with (opening for?) The Neighbourhood....

April 6 - Denver, CO - The Ogden
April 7 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Complex
April 9 - Seattle, WA - Showbox SoDo
April 10 - Vancouver, BC - Vogue Theatre
April 11 - Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom
June 18 - Charlotte, NC - The Fillmore
June 19 - Richmond, VA - The National
June 20 - Norfolk, VA - The NorVa
June 22 - New Haven, CT - College Street
June 23 - Albany, NY - Upstate Concert Hall
June 25 - Columbus, OH - Newport Music Hall
June 26 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues
June 27 - Cincinnati, OH - Bogart's

[RJK]

New album in February. New single now. Tour in April!

https://youtu.be/Vjxi2DfbIPM

[Space Suicide]

New album in February. New single now. Tour in April!

https://youtu.be/Vjxi2DfbIPM


Love this fucking song a lot. I need to pre-order the album desperately.

Here's a music video for this:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-4CljCTSYI

[richardp]

DRIP DRIP

This shit is GOOD.

[neorev]

DRIP DRIP

This shit is GOOD.

Been rocking this since last night, loving it! I'm surprised they didn't include the 3 collaboration singles they released toward the end of last year.

[virushopper]

Been rocking this since last night, loving it! I'm surprised they didn't include the 3 collaboration singles they released toward the end of last year.
I texted John about that, they wanted to keep the collaborations separate as the songs are it's own thing.

I asked if Sara from Youth Code will be on stage with them on the US tour and his reply was the thumbs up emoji.

[spahn]

Jeez, this album is so DAMN good. As good an album as I have heard recently and that includes the recent NIN trilogy.

[richardp]

I'm gonna need another HEALTH/NIN bill this year STAT.

[Space Suicide]

Downloaded my pre-order sound files. The vinyl needs to arrive but this will do nicely!

[acrid avid jam shred]

It's such an awesome album! Wasn't sure what to make of it on first listen, but now, I reckon it's on par with Death Magic. The production is gloriously heavy, noisy and hard-hitting, and it goes to show that no other band sounds like HEALTH atm. Decimation has got to be their best closer too. Gotta get this on vinyl for sure.

[Space Suicide]

I love this album! God Botherer is the shit.

Fantastic first listen, will give it another spin later.

[richardp]

It's such an awesome album! Wasn't sure what to make of it on first listen, but now, I reckon it's on par with Death Magic. The production is gloriously heavy, noisy and hard-hitting, and it goes to show that no other band sounds like HEALTH atm. Decimation has got to be their best closer too. Gotta get this on vinyl for sure.

Only band off the top of my head that is sort of doing what HEALTH is doing in a way is CODE ORANGE, and sure enough Jamie Morgan is in the background of Track 7. Hell yeah.

[RJK]

I love this album! God Botherer is the shit.

Fantastic first listen, will give it another spin later."God Botherer" was absolutely sick when they played it in Brooklyn a few weeks ago

[thefragile_jake]

Woo! These guys don't disappoint.

[zecho]

I was worried their sound would be affected by Jupiter's absence, but they didn't lose a step! How are they so consistently great?

[richardp]

LOLOLOLOL at the 3.4 Pitchfork rating. I generally don't even bother reading Pitchfork's shit these days but man the review for this album is worth the read just for the eye rolls and laughs.

[Ash512]

LOLOLOLOL at the 3.4 Pitchfork rating. I generally don't even bother reading Pitchfork's shit these days but man the review for this album is worth the read just for the eye rolls and laughs.
Yeah. Fuck them. I'm not here for the lyrics, I'm here for the noise and hooks :)

[r_z]

My god, this thing is fuckin' dark.

It might actually be their best album yet.

[zecho]

I've been thinking about this, and I want to know you guys' opinion. Obviously HEALTH's sound has changed as time has gone on; they're not really the experimental noise rock band they started out as. My question is: have they become a witch house band? The only bands I can think of that are similar are Salem, Crystal Castles, Pictureplane, etc.

[Space Suicide]

My god, this thing is fuckin' dark.

It might actually be their best album yet.

It's mine, honestly I prefer this sound.

[richardp]

Oh it is definitely their best album.

[Space Suicide]

LOLOLOLOL at the 3.4 Pitchfork rating. I generally don't even bother reading Pitchfork's shit these days but man the review for this album is worth the read just for the eye rolls and laughs.

3.4 out of 10? Seriously?

https://d2m3klzcmjgreb.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/roll.gif

[richardp]

3.4 out of 10? Seriously?

https://d2m3klzcmjgreb.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/roll.gif

But yo, that new Ariana Grande album got that solid 7.9

[Space Suicide]

But yo, that new Ariana Grande album got that solid 7.9

Think about this: They gave this 6six9nine shitbag the same rating for his last release. (https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/6ix9ine-dummy-boy/)

[ScreamingSlave]

The new album is by far there best album to date very dark synth industrial sounding also with its melodic parts then it tears your face off at the same time I love it bough a bundle and got tix for the tour !!!!! Also on board with them opening for NIN again I think now would be the perfect time for them. Album just gets better with every listen the production is insane and the sound layers are amazing!!!!

Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

[SchwarzerAbt]

Here is an interview about the new album:
https://youtu.be/BM2SxsL9Clw

[virushopper]

https://i.imgur.com/Dm3HJCh.png

You can read more here: https://www.reddit.com/r/indieheads/comments/aro1or/health_vol_4_ama/

[bobbie solo]

That's great. Wonder what other recordings/mixings have happened in there without us knowing.

[richardp]

That's great. Wonder what other recordings/mixings have happened in there without us knowing.

I've always personally wondered if that one Coheed and Cambria album that Atticus produced was made in Trent's studio.

[zecho]

That's great. Wonder what other recordings/mixings have happened in there without us knowing.

USA BOYS was pretty heavily marketed as having been made there. It was in basically every article about the album at the time. Although I seem to recall it being reported that TR himself wasn't present, so that might be new.

[RJK]

Revolver filmed the entire Brooklyn show
https://www.facebook.com/healthnoise/videos/343879732886854/

[ryanmcfly]

Just downloaded Slaves of Fear, first time I've ever really listened to HEALTH. Digging it so far.

[ghostaustin]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfrieqOCqB8

[ghostaustin]

https://www.gamesradar.com/gta-online-gets-new-rc-bandito-races-and-a-badass-arena-war-soundtrack-from-health/

Health did the soundtrack to the new GTA online DLC, and it's on Spotify right now! Man, I loved the singles they released last year, and I figured we wouldn't hear any more after the new album dropped, but more stuff keeps coming

[firewlker]

https://www.gamesradar.com/gta-online-gets-new-rc-bandito-races-and-a-badass-arena-war-soundtrack-from-health/

Health did the soundtrack to the new GTA online DLC, and it's on Spotify right now! Man, I loved the singles they released last year, and I figured we wouldn't hear any more after the new album dropped, but more stuff keeps coming


I've heard some of these playing in the Arena War, but the whole content is rad stuff. If a new Mad Max movie it's really on Warner's plan, they should do the score.

[burninglard]

Got the new album this weekend. I think I will need to give it some more time. So far I am a little underwhelmed. No songs are really grabbing my attention. I think my only complaint is the guitars sound like cliche metal riffs. Don’t get me wrong, I really enjoy the first 3 albums and the Max Payne score. Maybe this one is just not for me? But like I said I will give it more spins. Also I do appreciate that this band takes risks and try’s new things.

[imail724]

Got the new album this weekend. I think I will need to give it some more time. So far I am a little underwhelmed. No songs are really grabbing my attention. I think my only complaint is the guitars sound like cliche metal riffs. Don’t get me wrong, I really enjoy the first 3 albums and the Max Payne score. Maybe this one is just not for me? But like I said I will give it more spins. Also I do appreciate that this band takes risks and try’s new things.I had pretty much the same thoughts after 2 listens. I need more time with it as well, as their last album was my favorite of theirs, but the metal guitars definitely stood out as a little weird to me.

[Uraki14]

Got the new album this weekend. I think I will need to give it some more time. So far I am a little underwhelmed. No songs are really grabbing my attention. I think my only complaint is the guitars sound like cliche metal riffs. Don’t get me wrong, I really enjoy the first 3 albums and the Max Payne score. Maybe this one is just not for me? But like I said I will give it more spins. Also I do appreciate that this band takes risks and try’s new things.

I went throught the same thing and then all of a sudden it all just worked for me. I found myself humming parts of songs and thinking about random noises I heard during them. Totally grew on me after about the 4th listen and now love it.

[Rubeninphoenix]

I like the stuff they did for GTA Online.

[richardp]

Shit this GTA soundtrack is great. Feels like a perfect companion piece to Vol. 4.

[burninglard]

I went throught the same thing and then all of a sudden it all just worked for me. I found myself humming parts of songs and thinking about random noises I heard during them. Totally grew on me after about the 4th listen and now love it.
The album has grown on me a little bit. I am thinking of catching the upcoming tour. I am sure the songs would translate really well live.

[richardp]

The album has grown on me a little bit. I am thinking of catching the upcoming tour. I am sure the songs would translate really well live.

Dude, absolutely go see them live. It's truly a sonic experience.

[burninglard]

^ that’s what I have heard. Just got to see if my schedule will workout for the night of the show.

[Rubeninphoenix]

I would also say go see them live. I saw them in the alley of a bar 2 years ago. Great experience.

[burninglard]

Ticket secured for the show on the 10th next week. :)

[richardp]

Stoked for you dude! Bring earplugs!

[burninglard]

Stoked for you dude! Bring earplugs!
Thanks Man :) I am looking forward to it. I think I need a good show with how work has been getting to me lately. Take my mind off things .

[Ruined]

They are definitely amazing, live. Glad I get to see them, again, tomorrow night!

[davemuzik85]

Ill be at the sold out show in brooklyn at the elsewhere hall- looking forward to this cause I'm really digging this new album. Really displays how the band has matured and developed their sound through the years. This is the first time I'm returning to this band since about the time they first came out and were opening for NIN. I beleive I saw Health headline at the Williamsburg Hall of Music in about '07/'08, gotta go back and check my old ticket stubs to be sure. I remeber them being really great live; lots of energy and stage presence. I also met the tall, long haired bass player as he was working the merch stand before the show. Didn't know it at the time but once the show starting and I seen him jumping all over, swinging that big mane of his around, I realized it. I see the shows have been selling out this tour and the direction the band is going with this new album means theres only more good things to come with this band. Anyone else gunna be at the brooklyn show?

[bobbie solo]

Ill be at the sold out show in brooklyn at the elsewhere hall- looking forward to this cause I'm really digging this new album. Really displays how the band has matured and developed their sound through the years. This is the first time I'm returning to this band since about the time they first came out and were opening for NIN. I beleive I saw Health headline at the Williamsburg Hall of Music in about '07/'08, gotta go back and check my old ticket stubs to be sure. I remeber them being really great live; lots of energy and stage presence. I also met the tall, long haired bass player as he was working the merch stand before the show. Didn't know it at the time but once the show starting and I seen him jumping all over, swinging that big mane of his around, I realized it. I see the shows have been selling out this tour and the direction the band is going with this new album means theres only more good things to come with this band. Anyone else gunna be at the brooklyn show?

this guy will be

[neorev]

another new collab!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnGKqV6e2qg

[davemuzik85]

Elsewhere show in brooklyn last night was wild, Really enjoyed it. Also Youthcode was really great too, they have this Ministry/NIN vibe to their sound with really loud screaming vocals. The girl singer has alot of energy and runs around all over the stage. They surprised me and really blew me away. Had the crowd going and the pit was in full effect for their whole set which I most definately participated in. also Got to meet Jon from health and his wild swinging long mane of hair. Cool and nice guy and took a pic with me. awesome show!

[davemuzik85]

https://i.ibb.co/dkx2mCs/DC7734-E1-8181-46-C0-A4-AF-1-F6-C269-BBBA4.jpg

[bobbie solo]

Agree with the above. Elsewhere show was really good. Youth Code's reaction surprised me. Kids were going off like it was a Ministry show in 1991 or something. Pogoing everywhere. Place actually thinned out a little after they were done and some poeple didn't return.

Health sounded excellent and played a well-rounded, albeit short, set.

http://i66.tinypic.com/16k3t75.jpg

Innocence is their collab with Youth Code:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gW5R59e_z-c&ab_channel=YOUWILLLOVEEACHOTHER

Can't wait to see these dudes again.

[Soma]

Wow! I've really slept on this band since their self-titled lp. Just listened to Vol 4 & I'm quite blown away. Seems like their style has changed a bit, for the better imo. I would like to echo the idea of Trent bringing them back on the road with him ;)

[Reznor2112]

Somehow just discovering these guys. STRANGE DAYS from VOL. 4 came on on my Spotify discover playlist. Damn!

It's like Silversun Pickups meets the score to the Underworld movies haha. Good stuff here.

[halo eighteen]

Posted in the Daughters thread too, but a co-headline tour with Daughters and support from Show Me the Body has been announced for December this year.

https://www.theprp.com/2019/08/13/news/daughters-health-announce-fall-co-headlining-tour/ (https://www.theprp.com/2019/08/13/news/daughters-health-announce-fall-co-headlining-tour/)

[SchwarzerAbt]

Remastered versions of their first two albums, an EP and the Goth Star single are available digitally on their Bandcamp page: https://youwillloveeachother.bandcamp.com/music

[neorev]

Remastered versions of their first two albums, an EP and the Goth Star single are available digitally on their Bandcamp page: https://youwillloveeachother.bandcamp.com/music

They also released a Death Magic rarities release called Drugs Beach, but you need to pay for their 3rd tier of their Patreon to get it.

[richardp]

Hmm. I wonder if the remaster of the first album will sound significantly better? It would be cool to have it feel more apiece with the rest of their releases.

I did a quick listen and couldn't notice anything different, but I also didnt' have headphones on.

[richardp]

Just signed up for the top tier. Pretty excited for this Death Magic rarities EP.

EDIT-----

The Death Magic Demos EP is pretty damn worth it, as well as them providing the Stems for basically every release they've done. I got a call from John like 20 minutes after signing up, but unfortunately I missed the call.

[r_z]

Signed up for the 10$ tier. Excited for the stems...

The remaster of the second album sounds a bit clearer, "punchier" if you will, to my ears.

[r_z]

Yo richard, could you possibly comment on the content of those tour CDs they're offering top tiers of their Patreon right now?

Been pleased with the uploads and care they put into this thing!

[richardp]

Yo richard, could you possibly comment on the content of those tour CDs they're offering top tiers of their Patreon right now?

Been pleased with the uploads and care they put into this thing!

Yeah for sure. Umm, the first one is a CD Rip of the first tour EP/Demo. Tracks: Girl Attorney, Get Color, Perfect Skin, Wooden Sticks
The second is a second tour cd but is not a CD Rip. This one is various HQ files like .wav and shit. Tracks: Crimewave, Courtship (Bird Flu), Zoothorns, Subtitles, Crimwaves (Health vs Crystial Castles). Tracks are all mostly instrumental but sound great.

It also came bundles with a 90 minute collection of performances from HEALTH's first ever tour.

Also, John called me a second time yesterday, so again this fan club is worth every cent.

[r_z]

Thank you! What did he say?

[richardp]

Thank you! What did he say?

I actually wasn't near my phone when he called so I have a personalized voicemail message from him. He said "Hey Richard, this is John from HEALTH. Just calling to chat, see how youre doing, and thank you for supporting us. I'll give you a call back soon, or you can call me anytime of course. Hope youre having a good day"

[richardp]

Patreon is doing maintenance so I can't download the files at the moment, but this month's Health++ items are two live albums, a 2020 remaster of Goth Star, and a Chinese Tour documentary. Fuckin itching for these live albums!!

[Soma]

Yes! Really looking forward to this Health++ patch update. Also excited for DISCO 4! They say that Part 1 should be up by late August.

[neorev]

Patreon is doing maintenance so I can't download the files at the moment, but this month's Health++ items are two live albums, a 2020 remaster of Goth Star, and a Chinese Tour documentary. Fuckin itching for these live albums!!

If I join now, do I get access to download the previous months' bonus material they put out?

[richardp]

If I join now, do I get access to download the previous months' bonus material they put out?

I believe so. If you join now before Aug 3, John will also include you in the physical packaging for Disco 4. I doubt you'll get the Killer Elite woven patch sent to you since you have to have been subrscibed from the start. But this shit is totally worth it. One of the live albums is a coachella set from 2011.

[r_z]

Ive booked the second highest tier and got to download some of the ++ content after three months of subscription.

[Soma]

Pre-orders for Disco 4 are finally up!

https://youwillloveeachother.bandcamp.com/album/disco4-part-1

[richardp]

Kinda hoping that all the Killer Elite Top Tier Members will get a signed physical copy of DISCO4 when it drops.

[bobbie solo]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=312&v=JcYf_GNIX3Y&feature=emb_ logo&ab_channel=YOUWILLLOVEEACHOTHER

new song is EXCELLENT, and reminded me of the great show I saw them put on last year, and now I'm bummed b/c no shows :(

[wizfan]

new song is EXCELLENT

It is! That guitar tone at 2:58 is similar to the one they used for the Max Payne 3 soundtrack.

[SchwarzerAbt]

I preordered DISCO4 :: PART I last bandcamp friday and bought the digital versions of DISCO and DISCO+ that they released that day.

Really cool that all recent collaboration singles are now compiled on one album. Still I'm hoping that PART II will be a classic remix album as these always add an extra element / new perspectives to the songs from the main albums and I really love VOL.4.

[DVYDRNS]

digging the new record.

https://found.ee/HEALTH_DISCO4

[caca]

digging the new record.

https://found.ee/HEALTH_DISCO4

Same. I need to give it a proper headphone listen, but I blasted it while doing my COVID YouTube workout today, and I didn't die.

[SchwarzerAbt]

It's amazing how well it all flows together, considering that it's a compilation album of singles with very different collaborators. Great sequencing, as usual with HEALTH.

[bobbie solo]

new album is sick and i bought a crazy long sleeve from them last week. Can't wait for it to come in!

[Jazzkokehead]

Got my copy of DISCO4 in the mail on New Year's Eve. Not a bad way to ring in the new year, all things considered - listening to a brand new record and enjoying an alcoholic beverage.

[SchwarzerAbt]

HEALTH have changed their Patreon model so that right now you can access all stems and rarities released so far with only a 5 $ subscription. It's great!

[r_z]

Do you know what's in those rarities packs? Because the filenames aren't telling and the zips are quite big... :/

[SchwarzerAbt]

It's hidden in the Launcher Patch notes on Patreon. This should be the list:

Season 1: Drugs Beach (death magic rarities), vice mixtape & golden ticket adventure video.
Season 2: Tour CD 2005 & 2006, Tour 2005 doc
Season 3: Live//smell, Coachella 2011 & Goth Star single
Season 4: Dimensions in Noise EP, disco2++ & Get Color Remixes
Season 5: Blasphemy (Max Payne rarities), Vice Blackmarket Theme, Power Fantasy instrumental
Season 6: Climbing (Free Solo Audition), Wizard of Upper Amazon, New Coke remix, rejected arena war theme
Season 7: xiu health xiu, turn of the screw (nsfw), Drug Money
Season 8: Euphoria (piano versions)

[wizfan]

HEALTH have changed their Patreon model so that right now you can access all stems and rarities released so far with only a 5 $ subscription. It's great!

Do the stems include Tears or anything else from the Max Payne 3 soundtrack?

[richardp]

Do the stems include Tears or anything else from the Max Payne 3 soundtrack?

They do include Tears, but not the Max Payne OST in full. But pretty much everything else they've ever done has a stem available.

I leveled up to Level 3 this month and my Surprise Mystery Box is already set to be delivered on Friday. Curious as to what's gonna be in it. It's coming from Texas rather than LA, so it's not coming directly from John, so we'll see.

[wizfan]

They do include Tears, but not the Max Payne OST in full.

Awesome! Most of the Max Payne stems actually exist in the game files, since the soundtrack is dynamic. I also have the Stadium stems they had upped on Vice's Creators Project Soundcloud once but are now offline. If anyone's interested, shoot me a PM!

[Jazzkokehead]

Well, $5 for all that is too good to pass up, even if money has been a little tight over the past year.

[richardp]

Just got the Level 3 gift in the mail. It's a HEALTH fidget spinner lololol.

[Soma]

DISCO4+ is live! Available on Bandcamp and their online merch store. Coming to DSPs later this year.

https://youwillloveeachother.bandcamp.com/album/disco4

[richardp]

Man, this new Guns Akimbo Rejected Score they just dropped for HEALTH+ members is so good.

[Jazzkokehead]

New track Anti-Life with Tyler Bates and Chino Moreno. It's a banger. Of course.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzPwLYs7Nas

[allegate]

https://www.newburycomics.com/products/various_artists-soundtrack-dark_nights_death_metal_exclusive_2lp

so that’s what that song sounds like.

[paul_guyet]

New track Anti-Life with Tyler Bates and Chino Moreno. It's a banger. Of course.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzPwLYs7NasThe various packagings on these are fucking GORGEOUS.

[Max]

So "Isn't Everyone" is just a perfect track, and I am new to Health. I started following them on Instagram and some of their stuff is just laugh at the crazy world kind of stuff, but other stuff is like literal "Incel" posts and alt-right frog meme posts. Are these guys incel-8chan-alt righters?! Just ironically so (is there a difference?) What is the deal?

[richardp]

Are these guys incel-8chan-alt righters?! Just ironically so (is there a difference?) What is the deal?

It's all ironic, and to be taken with a major grain of salt. The dudes from Health are really great people.

[zecho]

So "Isn't Everyone" is just a perfect track, and I am new to Health. I started following them on Instagram and some of their stuff is just laugh at the crazy world kind of stuff, but other stuff is like literal "Incel" posts and alt-right frog meme posts. Are these guys incel-8chan-alt righters?! Just ironically so (is there a difference?) What is the deal?

Can you give an example? I went on their instagram after reading this and scrolled all the way to 2019 and didn't see anything close to what you're describing here.

[RJK]

Can you give an example? I went on their instagram after reading this and scrolled all the way to 2019 and didn't see anything close to what you're describing here.Probably all in the Instagram stories. John posts just about every meme that is posted on their discord to their story.

[Max]

Probably all in the Instagram stories. John posts just about every meme that is posted on their discord to their story. Yes, in their Instagram stories. Some of it is funny, but some of it is literally like incel crap and weird green-frog stuff that I have come to associate with alt-right twitter.

[tony.parente]

Yes, in their Instagram stories. Some of it is funny, but some of it is literally like incel crap and weird green-frog stuff that I have come to associate with alt-right twitter.
Their instagram is my favorite meme page i follow, i think they're just shitposting haha

plus they reply to your DMs when you call them dad.

[richardp]

Their instagram is my favorite meme page i follow, i think they're just shitposting haha

plus they reply to your DMs when you call them dad.

Definitely just shit-posting and ripping incel culture. The vibe on their Discord is definitely very anti discrimination and shit.

[wizfan]

but some of it is literally like incel crap and weird green-frog stuff that I have come to associate with alt-right twitter.

That wasn't even the intention of the frog's creator. Here's a trailer for the documentary about the origins and the shocking dark turn Pepe took.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEiqZWw5vYs

[rampface]

Great doc! Look up his appearance on Tim Heidecker's Office Hours Live (I also won a shirt on the episode lol)

[WorzelG]

If any cartoon frog should have represented evil, it’s Crazy Frog.

[botley]

Relevant:

https://data.whicdn.com/images/343511428/original.png

[Jazzkokehead]

To get a little back on topic, the latest Patreon release from these guys included a track labeled "HEALTH x [???] :: "PHASE 3" - UNDISCLOSED COLLAB." Any ideas who the other artist is? Or have they said yet and I just missed it?

[richardp]

To get a little back on topic, the latest Patreon release from these guys included a track labeled "HEALTH x [???] :: "PHASE 3" - UNDISCLOSED COLLAB." Any ideas who the other artist is? Or have they said yet and I just missed it?

Seeing as how it's just an instrumental ambient piece, my guess is Daniel Avery or someone along those lines.

[RJK]

They added the stems for "Isn't Everyone" this month on the Patreon.

[botley]

They added the stems for "Isn't Everyone" this month on the Patreon.


Can you hear what TR is saying in the first verse??

[RJK]

Can you hear what TR is saying in the first verse??"You prostrate, sick, and seeping, cast you spells"...?

Or "sickness seeping".

[botley]

Or "sickness seeping".
Ooooh, I like that one. "Prostrate, sickness seeping" has a verrrry 2020 aura.

[DVYDRNS]

Ah I'll have to grab those stems.

[VirtualBalboa]

Any guesses for the others collaborators on Disco 4 Part 2? I'd like a Code Orange/Health track, Jami did some vocals for The Message off of Slaves of Fear. A Deftones track could be cool too, since the band did the song with Chino recently too.

[paul_guyet]

Here's a remic I did for ISN'T EVERYONE (https://purplerectangle.bandcamp.com/track/health-nine-inch-nails-isnt-everyone-purple-rectangle-mix).

[richardp]

New Collabo track with Poppy was put up on the Patreon tonight. It's a classic 80s goth HEALTH slow jam. Highly enjoyable. Poppy's voice pairs extremely well with Jake's. This next collabo album is gonna end up topping the first one. I can feel it.

[Swykk]

Poppy is not good…at all, but maybe with Health doing the music she may be more tolerable? We shall see.

[virushopper]

https://youtu.be/tlkdkQR2gUs

[caca]

I love it!

Poppy is one of my most pleasant surprises of the last couple of years. “I Disagree” and onward has been great, IMO. Her evolution has been fun to watch unfold.

[mauro995]

I've been listening to a lot of Health since I discovered them with Isn't Everyone, and at the same time these past months I started to really pay attention to Poppy's music, specially her releases in the past two of years, this collab is perfect for me right now.

[Swykk]

You know what? It’s pretty damn good. She sounds fine when she actually sings; maybe it’s just that she’s not a good screamer. I also am not a fan of the character (or the “music” she’s made) but this proves that with a great band doing the music and using her singing voice, good results are possible. I’m pleasantly surprised. Would be interested in a goth rock type album with a good producer.

[spahn]

I love it!

Poppy is one of my most pleasant surprises of the last couple of years. “I Disagree” and onward has been great, IMO. Her evolution has been fun to watch unfold.

Agreed. I really can't get enough of Poppy. I Disagree is awesome, Flux is just a banger of album and even some of her more "poppy" songs are not all that bad.

[richardp]

You know what? It’s pretty damn good. She sounds fine when she actually sings; maybe it’s just that she’s not a good screamer. I also am not a fan of the character (or the “music” she’s made) but this proves that with a great band doing the music and using her singing voice, good results are possible. I’m pleasantly surprised. Would be interested in a goth rock type album with a good producer.

How much have you actually listened to Poppy? She majority sings on her tracks and rarely uses her screams. Also not sure I understand all the shots towards Poppy's live band? They're all established musicians including Matt McJunkins from APC and Puscifer on bass. Her entire new album was produced and recorded by JMJ who played all instruments on one of the songs. There's a ton of talent surrounding Poppy, including her own.

[allegate]

Jam Master Jay from Run-D.M.C.?

:eek:

[Swykk]

@richardp (https://www.echoingthesound.org/community/member.php?u=139) I wasn’t intending to take shots at the band, honestly, I meant to say Health’s music suits her.

Her music that I’ve heard, which isn’t much (because I didn’t like it) is all screams with bits of what sounds mostly like speaking more than singing. i think I’ve heard the singles (or most of them). It wasn’t good. I hate her character most of all; that’s been the most annoying aspect. Just do a fucking interview. “I’m Poppy.” Okay cool. “I’m not interested.” Then not too long ago I read an interview she did do because it was in a magazine I bought and again, I wasn’t impressed.

[RJK]

In other news the latest email blast said they've been working on the follow up to Slaves Of Fear

[richardp]

Just got an email from the Patreon and the band has acquired the rights to the first two albums and are reissuing them with remastered sound and new packaging. Basically the Patreon is funding the project so all ++/+++ tier members will be included in the packaging.

[allegate]

I have no idea what level I am...I should check.

[r_z]

I'm Killer Elite 3. Just ordered the mystery box!

[richardp]

Im level 4 halfway to Level 5, but the Level 4 Tie Dye shirt has never (to my knowledge) been available to actually order so that kinda sucks.

[richardp]

I missed the listening party for it, so I haven't heard it yet, but HEALTH will be releasing a new collabo track with Lamb of God this Friday. Very left field collaboration with them, and I'm pretty excited to hear how this turned out.

[otnavuskire]

I missed the listening party for it, so I haven't heard it yet, but HEALTH will be releasing a new collabo track with Lamb of God this Friday. Very left field collaboration with them, and I'm pretty excited to hear how this turned out.

I mean, they collaborated with Full of Hell already. Lamb of God isn't that surprising based on that.

[richardp]

The pre-orders for DISCO 4 :: PART II are up on the Patreon store. Seems like an official announcement will come either tonight or tomorrow. Got a couple of variants, a cassette, and a box set with both PART I and PART II in it.

The tracklisting is pretty damn great too.

[virushopper]

The pre-orders for DISCO 4 :: PART II are up on the Patreon store. Seems like an official announcement will come either tonight or tomorrow. Got a couple of variants, a cassette, and a box set with both PART I and PART II in it.

The tracklisting is pretty damn great too.
It's up now on Bandcamp.

https://youwillloveeachother.bandcamp.com/album/disco4-part-ii

[Atu]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxSsenAmP34

What a nice track! This shapes the top of my favourite albums this year.

[SchwarzerAbt]

Just snagged the last 2xCD package from Bandcamp. Didn't expect this one to sell out before the Vinyl and Cassette editions!

[RJK]

CD version is still available on HEALTH fashion. I'll assume bandcamp will restock eventually.

The cover of the vinyl for Generations is embossed according to John

Sent from my SM-G998U using Tapatalk

[richardp]

Really cool that they're selling the DISCO GENERATIONS o-card separately

[burnmotherfucker!]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TKgeRnuoS0

These guys just keep knocking everything they touch out of the park. The new album can't get here fast enough.

[Atu]

Goddamn, this album will be so good!

As for Still Breathing - I get heavy Ordo Rosarius Equilibrio vibes. Something I didn't expect, yet it feels so fitting for this collaboration.

[DVYDRNS]

been listening to Death Magic lately. it always pops up in my feed.

Man what a turning point for this band. Im not sure that they will ever beat that moment. It feels like a debut album.

[burnmotherfucker!]

New album is out. New album is good!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPbwlzvP41c

[Jazzkokehead]

I want a whole record's worth of songs that sound like These Days.

Anyone have any insight on when the vinyl is supposed to ship out?

[richardp]

I want a whole record's worth of songs that sound like These Days.

Anyone have any insight on when the vinyl is supposed to ship out?

Tentatively mid July according the Patreon.

Man I love this series of collabo albums. I really hope they keep that ball rolling for the next album cycle + Disco5.

[Merriweather]

Tentatively mid July according the Patreon.

Man I love this series of collabo albums. I really hope they keep that ball rolling for the next album cycle + Disco5.

The article in Kerrang basically said that collaborations is where the DISCO series will continue because trying to wrangle remixes from different people was proving to be more trouble than it was worth.

[burnmotherfucker!]

So many good tracks, and visuals too, on this thing. I'm glad NIN did their collab with them otherwise I'd have never heard of them most likely. It's been one of my favorite artist discoveries in a long time. What's really crazy to me is how half of these collabs are with artists I really wouldn't like but their production gives the whole thing a cohesive vibe. It's like they have found the exact perfect sweet spot with all the genres of music I like.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RnTuIw4OXI

[thefragile_jake]

As fun as their last decade of stuff has been, I do kind of miss the noisy experimental days of early HEALTH before they just decided to go full on "industrial."

[zecho]

So many good tracks, and visuals too, on this thing. I'm glad NIN did their collab with them otherwise I'd have never heard of them most likely. It's been one of my favorite artist discoveries in a long time. What's really crazy to me is how half of these collabs are with artists I really wouldn't like but their production gives the whole thing a cohesive vibe. It's like they have found the exact perfect sweet spot with all the genres of music I like.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RnTuIw4OXI

Fun fact: HEALTH's song USA BOYS from 2010 was recorded at TR's house.

[Jazzkokehead]

Got tickets to see these guys in Toronto in September... super excited. Extra bonus: the Porcupine Tree show I have tickets for is the day after. I haven't seen a show there since late 2019 (thanks, Covid), but it's a great city and I'm looking forward to visiting again.

[firewlker]

John played a demo for their next record on the livestream yesterday, icymi:

DISCORD VOTE WEDNESDAY - Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1484767398?t=08h00m06s)

[thelastdisciple]

Damn, it was muted. Anyone have another link to the demo?

I watched some of the Max Payne 3 stream but didn't catch that since it was many hours.

[otnavuskire]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QywKQkFge78

[botley]

HATEFUL is on Bandcamp now
https://youwillloveeachother.bandcamp.com/track/hateful

[cdm]

https://youwillloveeachother.bandcamp.com/album/rat-wars
(https://youwillloveeachother.bandcamp.com/album/rat-wars)

The follow-up to 2019’s VOL. 4 :: SLAVES OF FEAR, HEALTH’s fifth album is the most violent yet vulnerable of their career. It is somehow fitting that such a brutal collection of songs is at the same time their most comprehensive artistic statement.

Meticulously aggressive production detail collides with painfully personal confessions and a strange savage grace is paired with icy gallows humor… surprisingly it’s still fun as hell.

Produced by Stint (Oliver Tree, Demi Lovato) and mixed by Lars Stalfors (SALEM, The Neighbourhood), the 12-track LP joins the lineage of groundbreaking heavy acts like Nine Inch Nails and Ministry, which re-drew the borders between metal, electronic and pop music. It also speaks directly to the band’s young, fervent online subculture.

It’s The Downward Spiral for people with at least two monitors and a vitamin D deficiency.”


Edit: Brooklyn Vegan is selling a variant that includes an NFC card that will "unlock future content." https://shop.brooklynvegan.com/products/health-rat-wars-lp-limited-edition-only-500-made-coke-bottle-clear-vinyl

[burnmotherfucker!]

they also released a bunch of videos on their youtube. and goddamn, they just don't miss do they?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcI6OV8F_P0

[firewlker]

https://youwillloveeachother.bandcamp.com/album/rat-wars
(https://youwillloveeachother.bandcamp.com/album/rat-wars)


Edit: Brooklyn Vegan is selling a variant that includes an NFC card that will "unlock future content." https://shop.brooklynvegan.com/products/health-rat-wars-lp-limited-edition-only-500-made-coke-bottle-clear-vinyl

The crying on r/nin because of this description reminded me why I left Reddit, mfs don't know how to spot irony at all.

[Something Underneath]

they also released a bunch of videos on their youtube. and goddamn, they just don't miss do they?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcI6OV8F_P0
They can miss if this bland shite is how they reveal their new album. Weak song.

[wizfan]

versusreality HEALTH x Godflesh is the collab I never knew I needed.

[burnmotherfucker!]

They can miss if this bland shite is how they reveal their new album. Weak song.

Oh. Okay.

To each their own, chum.


The crying on r/nin because of this description reminded me why I left Reddit, mfs don't know how to spot irony at all.

I didn't even notice the description so thankyou for this post. It was indeed hilarious. Best album description I've ever read.

" It’s The Downward Spiral for people with at least two monitors and a vitamin D deficiency."

Damn. I DO own two monitors. But I supplement my vitamin D so fuck off!

[thefragile_jake]

Oh shit, they announced a tour and I'm finally gonna be able to see them again since I caught them at Pitchfork back in 2011.

[bobbie solo]

Gonna miss the NYC area date. Sucks b/c the new songs are great.

[voidnz]

Love the new song - Ashamed (of Being Born). One of their best IMO.

[virushopper]

New Track


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVKHKbngbo8&pp=ygUOaGVhbHRoIHVubG92ZWQ%3D

[richardp]

Just noticed today that John sent the full album out to Health+ members recently.

This fucking thing S L A P S. I truly love how each Health album they get closer and closer to being a metal band. Crack Music and DSM-V are my two favorite tracks so far.

[burnmotherfucker!]

Just noticed today that John sent the full album out to Health+ members recently.

This fucking thing S L A P S. I truly love how each Health album they get closer and closer to being a metal band. Crack Music and DSM-V are my two favorite tracks so far.

Yeah they pretty much became one of my favorite bands ever. That's awesome you got the album early, I can't wait to hear it.

Also, just yesterday I realized that they are on the same label as Chelsea Wolfe, Loma Vista? If that's the case, there's a collab I need to see happen. They already crushed their Poppy collab.

[richardp]

Very possible it could happen. I believe John previously said that collaborating with artists was infinitely easier than trying to get people to remix shit and seemed to hint that they may do the same for Disco5.

[burnmotherfucker!]

@richardp (https://www.echoingthesound.org/community/member.php?u=139)

Well, their styles seem to overlap so would be dope.

Also, any tips on getting the album early? I'm on the patreon now haha

[richardp]

I think you had to have been a part of the Listening Party event they had to get it sent to you

[firewlker]

*DJ Khaled voice* another one


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbSPb0bFmms&ab_channel=HEALTH

[virushopper]

Mini doc


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zA46mTJOe20

[thefragile_jake]

As fun as their last decade of stuff has been, I do kind of miss the noisy experimental days of early HEALTH before they just decided to go full on "industrial."

Going back to this thought. I'm 11 tracks in with the new album, and it's been hard to tell each song apart. lol

[spahn]

Crack Metal sounds like a Broken B-side track. First listen in, sounds good and a very polished output by Health. In terms of their songs sounding alike, I think a lot of their albums/songs have had this trait.

[Mutilated]

Wow, this new Health album is incredible. Absolutely loving it. They've thankfully moved past noise rock entirely and fully embraced industrial. So damn good.

[SchwarzerAbt]

Rat Wars is great! Feels more organic to me than the last two. I need more listens, but so far I thought it's diverse enough.

Just seen them live. Jake sounded really good and Beej's drumming hits way harder in concert. Now awaiting Sleep Token's set! 8)

[dlb]

You've been to the show in Hamburg? Sadly had to miss out on Tuesday as I was more into Crime & the City Solution. But yes, Rat Wars is great! Really digging the record as we speak and I guess I'll give it a few more spins this weekend. But I gotta agree, it's more down my alley as well compared to the previous two records. A little more experimentation wouldn't have hurt them, but this flows nicely!

[cdm]

Spun this on the train last night and really enjoyed it. Gotta give it a few more listens but this is going in the rotation, for sure.

[ickyvicky]

The guitar riff in "DSM-V" sounds exactly like Rammstein's "Radio"

[SchwarzerAbt]

You've been to the show in Hamburg? Sadly had to miss out on Tuesday as I was more into Crime & the City Solution. But yes, Rat Wars is great! Really digging the record as we speak and I guess I'll give it a few more spins this weekend. But I gotta agree, it's more down my alley as well compared to the previous two records. A little more experimentation wouldn't have hurt them, but this flows nicely!

It does. Yes, I've been to the edel-optics.de-Arena (what a stupid name). As Sleep Token's newest is a top AOTY contender for me and I've listened to so much HEALTH in the last years this show was perfectly tailored for me. I couldn't let that one pass, even with Ice & the Traffic Situation. ;)

But tbh, if you just liked HEALTH, don't go to concerts of them as opening band. Most of the times the crowd is not really into them. The combination of vocals and instruments is too unusual I guess. And they are not the best crowd animators.

[Swykk]

I’m one full listen in and “Crack Metal” is standing out as the best (so far).

I’m liking the album quite a bit. Can’t decide if it’s better than Vol4 yet.

Edit: Now leaning toward “Children Of Sorrow” as the best.

[thelastdisciple]

Anyone catching them this year while they tour in support of Rat Wars?

I saw them for the first time this past Tuesday in Toronto, truly an epic show and something that i really needed. It's been so long since I was able to just go buck wild, the opening bands were great and i was very impressed with Pixel Grip especially.

Lol now I'm so fuckin' sore I can barely move.

[roolfdriht]

Caught the Brooklyn Steel show on Friday. I'm a relative latecomer to the band and saw them live for the first time at Dark Force Fest last year. DFF was great overall, but muddy, underpowered sound affected a lot of the acts, HEALTH included. As such, I was excited to see them in a proper venue.

The sound at BS was great (at least from the rail), and I enjoyed the set - though it underscored for me that my mileage with the band is fairly song-specific. The hookier material from Death Magic and Slaves of Fear is "pump it directly into my veins"-level, but a lot of Rat Wars didn't scratch that particular itch quite as well. Unloved is probably my current favorite off the album, but it unfortunately doesn't appear to be in regular rotation. All that said, it was great to hear Stonefist and other favorites at appropriate levels of amplification, and I would most certainly HEALTH happily again. (LOL, I suppose invoking Stonefist illustrates why TR has such a hard time leaving HLAH and Closer off setlists).

Regarding the openers: I was introduced to King Yosef via the Youth Code collab album, which had some tracks I genuinely love. KY's own electronic-inflected hardcore didn't really click for me, but he was an energetic and amusing performer who kept me from looking at my watch. On the other hand, Pixel Grip might well have been my favorite set of the entire evening. Their recorded output is quite varied, but frontwoman Rita (who entered in a memorable fashion that I won't spoil here) and the band delivered a fairly uptempo and very energetic set. I didn't plan on getting any merch, but I couldn't resist shelling out $20 for a signed Polaroid with PG after the show. If you're going to any upcoming dates, it's definitely worth coming early to catch the full bill.

[richardp]

The last time that HEALTH played in the KC area, Jupiter was still in the band. There were only like 40 people there but it was such a blast and was incredibly loud. Really fucking wish they'd come back around. I've been Killer Elite since 2020 and have yet had an opportunity to use that to meet the guys or anything at a show. Definitely a bummer.

[thefragile_jake]

They're playing St. Louis tomorrow actually! The last time I saw them was in 2011 at Pitchfork, and they were one of the highlights of an already crazy stacked festival for me.

I considered going, but I peeped the setlist and I wish they would do more from the first two records. Didn't care for RAT WARS enough to make the show this time. Pixel Grip is a good band though, and I'm glad they're getting more eyeballs on them.

[Bear78]

I was at the STL show and really enjoyed it! I'm really liking Rat Wars though and they played a lot of it. Pixel Grip was also really good! Show was packed and had to be close to a sell out.

[firewlker]

Bad Omens will release a new song this thursday (18) featuring HEALTH

(which is already leaked btw)

[Tyson]

Man, talk about feeling like a fucking idiot.

Last touring cycle, I missed Health in Brisbane, because the ticketing agent e-mails didn't even say they were going to be here until after they played.

Saw they were gonna be here this tour, and saw that the tickets went on sale May 20th. Been eagerly waiting to buy a pair. Saw them put up a graphic saying the show was sold out. Realized I misread, and the tickets have been on sale since MARCH 20th. Dumb ass.