Stabbing Westward

[DVYDRNS]

saw stabbing westward last night at cold waves in chicago.

amazing.

here


https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVgmDiCoUOcrJGJA2ACcibctJ7yQDwj4H

[Blackbookpress1984]

saw stabbing westward last night at cold waves in chicago.

amazing.

here


https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVgmDiCoUOcrJGJA2ACcibctJ7yQDwj4H

I was there. The show was everything I wanted it to be. Where were you standing?

[bobbie solo]

saw this band only once in the parking lot on some side stage of a radio station festival. I think it was WBCN's festival in up where the Patriots play. It was after the self-titled came out...so maybe 2002 or so. Anyway, I was so happy to finally catch them and they were surprisingly great despite obviously being on the downswing. Played all the songs I wanted to hear. Would def. check em out now if they still got it.

[DVYDRNS]

about 10 people back right side. those vids show pretty much

[Arcspiral]

I was there last night too. Amazing show! I wasn't really sure what to expect seeing as the last time I saw them was in 1998, but they were spot on!

[DVYDRNS]

yea i saw them open for depeche in 98. they sounded amazing last night. and very positive. i hope they get back together officially.

[DVYDRNS]

Setlist:

Drugstore
Falls Apart
So Far Away
ACF
Sometimes It Hurts
Lies
Why
Slipping Away
The Thing I Hate
What Do I Have to Do?
Nothing
Save Yourself
Encore:
Plastic Jesus
Waking Up Beside You
Violent Mood Swings
Shame

[eversonpoe]

saw stabbing westward last night at cold waves in chicago.

amazing.

here


https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVgmDiCoUOcrJGJA2ACcibctJ7yQDwj4H


I was there. The show was everything I wanted it to be. Where were you standing?

my old band, Ganser, opened for them. kind of broke my heart a little.

[DVYDRNS]

i didn't catch ganser. caught the last half of En Esch. we scalped tickets for 50 bucks as we got there.

i'll have to check Ganser out. eversonpoe

[SM Rollinger]

That's a sick set list, would def check them out if I had a chance, I used to listen to these guys along with stuff like God Lives Underwater, back in the day.

The only time I saw them live was in summer of 2001 at a festival down in Nebraska, it was the middle of the day and hot as hell so I don't remember too much about it.

[eversonpoe]

i didn't catch ganser. caught the last half of En Esch. we scalped tickets for 50 bucks as we got there.

i'll have to check Ganser out. @eversonpoe (http://www.echoingthesound.org/community/member.php?u=588)

eh, if i'm being 100% honest, when i left the band (which was both to preserve my friendships with nadia and alicia – which didn't work – and because i wasn't having fun MAKING music with them, only playing it live) they replaced me with two people (because i played drums and guitar; we used my live drums in backing tracks when we played shows) and they just don't have the same energy. their last two singles have been SO GOD DAMN BORING and i really don't understand how/why they're getting so much attention. their newest single, which came out this week, is also mixed TERRIBLY and i can't believe they released it sounding like that. :: shrug ::

in all seriousness, i'm not bitter (but i am sad that my friendships with them dissolved). i'm just being honest. i'd much rather they were doing well because their music was exciting. i find it kind of baffling.

[neorev]

Wither Blister Burn + Peel is my fave...

Followed by Ungod.

I like Darkest Days, but I love the production with Ungod and Wither more. I think credit goes to producer John Fryer for that.

But that last self titled album was terrible, except for the song "Television"

Anyone here listen to Hall's The Dreaming's last album? It is very Stabbing Westward-y.

[thevoid99]

The video for "Shame" is awesome. I just love how the band members decide to bail during the performance just so they can watch the movie.

[bobbie solo]

i love the quick snare drum build-ups in Shame right as the chorus comes back in. I love how they quickly fade in. Such a great song & band. NIN lite done right.

[Blackbookpress1984]

eh, if i'm being 100% honest, when i left the band (which was both to preserve my friendships with nadia and alicia – which didn't work – and because i wasn't having fun MAKING music with them, only playing it live) they replaced me with two people (because i played drums and guitar; we used my live drums in backing tracks when we played shows) and they just don't have the same energy. their last two singles have been SO GOD DAMN BORING and i really don't understand how/why they're getting so much attention. their newest single, which came out this week, is also mixed TERRIBLY and i can't believe they released it sounding like that. :: shrug ::

in all seriousness, i'm not bitter (but i am sad that my friendships with them dissolved). i'm just being honest. i'd much rather they were doing well because their music was exciting. i find it kind of baffling.

Amanda and I were trying to place your connection with them as we were driving down. ( I knew you were either in the band, or help record / produce a bunch of material). But yeah, I have to admit they did not have much energy / presence.

[neorev]

One of my favorite tracks is "Inside You" off WBB+P. That synth sound, just f'n love it. The whole build up before the band erupts.

I've been trying to hunt down their singles with alternate mixes/remixes.

I also loved Gravity Kills' debut self titled album, another album produced by John Fryer. Been trying to find more albums he worked on.

[neorev]

So excited! I was lucky enough to get 1 of only 500 Cold Waves V compilation CDs featuring a brand new track from Stabbing Westward!!!
MP3 download is also available...

Hurry up before they are all gone, folks... http://coldwaves.net/

[caca]

I'll be a son of a bitch. I had no idea these guys were back together.

Sweet!

[neorev]

Actually the track is not entirely new, it's "Plastic Jesus" from their early Iwo Jima demos. Looks like they went back and remixed, re-recorded, and remastered it for the compilation. Includes newer vocals and instrumentation.


http://www.youtube.com/shared?ci=alret7HPTlw

The Thing I Hate was also originally called P.O.M.F. from the same demo collection, later redone for Darkest Days.

[halo eighteen]

Anyone seeing any of the Darkest Days 20th anniversary shows? Chicago is sooo tempting, but it seems like they only did the full album on the first night and have been gradually cutting songs off. Darkest Days was probably my favorite album from them, so it would be cool to see a show centered about it, but I just don't think anything can top the Double Door show a couple years back.

[henryeatscereal]

Never liked "Darkest Days" but i would love to watch them live, i wasn't aware they were still together, i thought they disbanded a long time ago...

[neorev]

Never liked "Darkest Days" but i would love to watch them live, i wasn't aware they were still together, i thought they disbanded a long time ago...

Ungod and Wither Blister Burn +Peel are my faves, Darkest Days was 50/50 for me.

[henryeatscereal]

Ungod and Wither Blister Burn +Peel are my faves, Darkest Days was 50/50 for me.
Yeah, for me too, the first two albums are the best; "Darkest Days" does have good songs like "Haunting Me" and "Everything i touch" also the album cover is awesome, but most of the album is a bit "meh" for me...

[caca]

Yeah, for me too, the first two albums are the best; "Darkest Days" does have good songs like "Haunting Me" and "Everything i touch" also the album cover is awesome, but most of the album is a bit "meh" for me...

“Waking Up Beside You” is a great track, IMO.

I saw them back in January, and they put on a really good show.

[henryeatscereal]

“Waking Up Beside You” is a great track, IMO.

I saw them back in January, and they put on a really good show.
Oh yeah, i like that one too...

I hope they come to my town someday, i will be going for sure

[halo eighteen]

“Waking Up Beside You” is a great track, IMO.

I saw them back in January, and they put on a really good show.

Yes, especially that. Drugstore and Drowning/Desperate Now are also so amazing that I guess they make up for the weaker tracks on the album for me.

[zaps30]

I saw them in Providence August of last year. I got a picture with Chris and Walter, and they signed my SW t-shirt. I didn't realize they were playing more shows this fall, but nothing east of NY anyway.

[neorev]

http://i.imgur.com/NeyKwH7.jpg

IWO JESUS, the 1989 4 song cassette EP that launched SW has been resurrected. The original EP was recorded in 1989 on an 8 track tape machine synched to an Emax II Sampler and an EMU SP1200 sampling drum machine. 100 copies were originally printed and sold both at local shows and in the legendary Wax Trax Record store in Chicago. The first time we walked into the store and Frankie from Thrill Kill Kult was playing our tape in the store I thought my heart was going to explode. Walter found the tape during a recent move and tried to remaster it but the tape was badly worn and was more noise than music. (which back then I would’ve considered a compliment). We made the decision earlier this year to attempt to recreate the original as faithfully as possible using what gear we had in our closets and utilizing more modern gear to fill in the gaps. It was difficult for me to not “improve” the songs. (It’s my perfectionist producer mentality). But we chose to let them remain trapped in 1989 and embrace the angsty industrial rage of the late 80’s. We pressed IWO JESUS as a limited edition of 300 Purple vinyl and reconstructed the original cassette artwork into a gorgeous 12 inch piece of history. Hope you enjoy owning it as much as Walter and I enjoyed making it. Chris.

Buy here:
https://www.stabbingwestward.com/buyep/iwo-jesus-ep-vinyl

[SM Rollinger]

That logo reminds me alot of the font Skinny Puppy used to use

[bobbie solo]

recreating this now is weird, no?

[SM Rollinger]

Not at all!

[henryeatscereal]

http://i.imgur.com/NeyKwH7.jpg

IWO JESUS, the 1989 4 song cassette EP that launched SW has been resurrected. The original EP was recorded in 1989 on an 8 track tape machine synched to an Emax II Sampler and an EMU SP1200 sampling drum machine. 100 copies were originally printed and sold both at local shows and in the legendary Wax Trax Record store in Chicago. The first time we walked into the store and Frankie from Thrill Kill Kult was playing our tape in the store I thought my heart was going to explode. Walter found the tape during a recent move and tried to remaster it but the tape was badly worn and was more noise than music. (which back then I would’ve considered a compliment). We made the decision earlier this year to attempt to recreate the original as faithfully as possible using what gear we had in our closets and utilizing more modern gear to fill in the gaps. It was difficult for me to not “improve” the songs. (It’s my perfectionist producer mentality). But we chose to let them remain trapped in 1989 and embrace the angsty industrial rage of the late 80’s. We pressed IWO JESUS as a limited edition of 300 Purple vinyl and reconstructed the original cassette artwork into a gorgeous 12 inch piece of history. Hope you enjoy owning it as much as Walter and I enjoyed making it. Chris.

Buy here:
https://www.stabbingwestward.com/buyep/iwo-jesus-ep-vinyl
I got excited because i thought that was a new album ...or maybe it's some kind of "teaser"?

[neorev]

Iwo Jesus EP is now available digitally for sale through their website. $5 for lossless download, not bad!

[neorev]

Did anyone here pick up the digital? What did you think? Did Chris and Walter do a good job recreating these tracks? I have Plastic Jesus from the Cold Waves comp and thought it sounded great.

[wight rabbit]

Did anyone here pick up the digital? What did you think? Did Chris and Walter do a good job recreating these tracks? I have Plastic Jesus from the Cold Waves comp and thought it sounded great.

They have teasers on the website. They sound pretty good to me. For a lossless digital copy at $5, I'm in.

Edit: Someone uploaded the originals on YouTube, but they call the EP Iwo Jimma [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz1nEgzkFecrrgclCT8S6T3DK3zWDqWhB]. Definitely some noticeable differences between the originals and re-recorded versions, but they mostly maintain the spirit.

Edit 2: It sounds to me like Chris' vocals are pitch corrected with a fairly high retuning speed. Anyone else hearing that? I find that to be an odd choice as he could have easily corrected his vocals without making it sound obvious. I'm making this claim as an engineer/producer that uses AutoTune on occasion as subtly as possible, but I could certainly be wrong.

[neorev]

They have teasers on the website. They sound pretty good to me. For a lossless digital copy at $5, I'm in.

Edit: Someone uploaded the originals on YouTube, but they call the EP Iwo Jimma [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz1nEgzkFecrrgclCT8S6T3DK3zWDqWhB]. Definitely some noticeable differences between the originals and re-recorded versions, but they mostly maintain the spirit.

Edit 2: It sounds to me like Chris' vocals are pitch corrected with a fairly high retuning speed. Anyone else hearing that? I find that to be an odd choice as he could have easily corrected his vocals without making it sound obvious. I'm making this claim as an engineer/producer that uses AutoTune on occasion as subtly as possible, but I could certainly be wrong.

It is definitely Iwo Jesus as listed on Discogs...
https://www.discogs.com/Stabbing-Westward-Iwo-Jesus/release/11823692

I saw a crap 128kbps rip of the original tape on Soulseek with the incorrect title Iwo Jimma. The uploader probably got it from there without realizing who uploaded put the wrong title.

[neorev]

https://www.instagram.com/p/B5w0mxEnsHW/

So Stabbing Westward is releasing a trilogy of EPs in 2020, with the first titled Dead And Gone and out on January 3rd. It will feature 3x brand new tracks plus 2x remixes (one being a remix by Walter Flakus himself). At the end of the year, the EP tracks will be compiled into an album with 2x additional tracks.

http://regenmag.com/news/stabbing-westward-announces-new-ep-first-release-of-new-material-since-2001/?fbclid=IwAR3P59ckVTnfOmpEE1lgz6PzVOHzjpKMN_o0bt66 Pk8br9-cDzwHZ_DL1aY

[Tyson]

Was excited until no Andy.

[zaps30]

No Andy shouldn't be a surprise considering.

[neorev]

No Andy shouldn't be a surprise considering.

Didn't he try to steal the name from Chris? Anyway, Chris & Walter are SW. I rather have Suycott and Zechman over Andy.

[Deadpool]

This is great news! Can't wait for the new material.

[halo eighteen]

I guess I don't see how this is any different from the Dreaming's last album, since 3 of the 4 people involved with this were also on that album. Also, where did Mark Eliopulos go? :(

Don't get me wrong, I'm excited as hell for this. Chris and Walter create magic together.

[zaps30]

Also, where did Mark Eliopulos go? :(

From August:

https://www.instagram.com/p/B0wOs62B2dW/


As some of you may or may not already know, I've decided to leave the band. I no longer have the time necessary to do it the way it should be done, so it's time for me to move on. It's been so great playing for everyone again after such a long time, meeting some amazing people, and seeing old friends. I'll be lurking about here with updates on future endeavors and political rants and guitar nerdery and general tomfoolery for those of you who might be interested in that sort of thing. Thanks to everyone for all the love and support; I hope to see you all again soon.

[ManBurning]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2c2xW78t6U


(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2c2xW78t6U)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxMCrSH0c0I

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-DKTF887Zg

[neorev]

Dead and Gone EP
https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a1089137500_7.jpg

01. Dead and Gone 4:12
02. Cold 4:29
03. Crawl 3:43
04. Dead and Gone Stoneburner Mix 4:32
05. Cold StabWalt's 12" Dance Mix 5:24

https://stabbingwestward.bandcamp.com/album/dead-and-gone

[halo eighteen]

The title track straight up sounds like The Dreaming. Cold was way more interesting and outside the box. That's all that I listened to on the drive into work this morning haha.

[Graz]

Cold is the standout track for me, but I’m enjoying it all. Good to hear these guys back. Remix tracks are tight!

[spahn]

Nothing revolutionary with the new EP but the songs sound pretty good. Standard Stabbing Westward fare.

[snaapz]

Just stumbled upon this EP and I am enjoying it, playing over and over.

Chris Hall has a killer voice and has a talent for holding his tone, but what impresses me is how he can put some serious power behind his voice, for example at the 1:17 mark for the new song 'CRAWL', when he screams CRAWLLLL wow, good stuff man.

And the sound they produce and arrange is fantastic.

Fingers crossed that they stay together.

Also, CRAWL is a bit like a goth/industrial version of a 'The Weeknd' song.

[neorev]

Just stumbled upon this EP and I am enjoying it, playing over and over.

Chris Hall has a killer voice and has a talent for holding his tone, but what impresses me is how he can put some serious power behind his voice, for example at the 1:17 mark for the new song 'CRAWL', when he screams CRAWLLLL wow, good stuff man.

And the sound they produce and arrange is fantastic.

Fingers crossed that they stay together.

Also, CRAWL is a bit like a goth/industrial version of a 'The Weeknd' song.

They are planning 3x EPs this year with an album that will combine all the original tracks and include additional tracks.

[tricil]

They are planning 3x EPs this year with an album that will combine all the original tracks and include additional tracks.

An EP trilogy, you say?

[neorev]

An EP trilogy, you say?

Hall revealed that a series of EPs are in the works for the remainder of 2020. “The idea is to do three EPs, three songs each, do some remixes and have some cool cuts or bonus material on each and then at the end of the year we’re gonna release all three EPs and a fourth EP worth of material and make a finished album and do like a cool colored vinyl release of some sort,” explains Hall.

https://loudwire.com/stabbing-westward-multiple-eps-2020/


(https://loudwire.com/stabbing-westward-multiple-eps-2020/)Between this and the new Deadsy album coming, 2020 is looking to be a good year.

[richardp]

Between this and the new Deadsy album coming, 2020 is looking to be a good year.

Say WHAAAAAAAT!??!

[neorev]

Say WHAAAAAAAT!??!

Yup, they've been working on it for a couple of years now. I remember clips showing up back in 2017.

Elijah Blue was posting clips on his Instagram...
https://www.instagram.com/p/B72RmnUgSlN/

And also on the Deadsy Instagram.

Alec Puro recording drums the other day...
https://www.instagram.com/p/B71wXYQnks0/

Originally they were gonna do an EP, but it has now become an album. There were a few new demo clips, but they removed them. They sounded pure Deadsy!

The Mansion World YouTube fan page has collected some of them...


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


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fE8oZM0QOG8


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOX5QMuLgVI


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtaHA4GgCrQ


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZ-2xYTjFBc


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPwdYqM5qtc

[richardp]

Holy shit those clips sound awesome. I had no idea Deadsy was even back together. That's fucking exciting!

[neorev]

Holy shit those clips sound awesome. I had no idea Deadsy was even back together. That's fucking exciting!

Now we just need a Stabbing Westward/Deadsy tour

... and someone tell Gravity Kills to reunite. ;)

[eversonpoe]

Now we just need a Stabbing Westward/Deadsy tour

... and someone tell Gravity Kills to reunite. ;)

nah, they were found guilty.

... :p

[neorev]

nah, they were found guilty.

... :p

I'm actually friends with Jeff, Doug, and Matt of GK on Facebook. I know Jeff mentioned them wanting to get back together, but they're all doing their own thing and have families. But there is a chance it could happen one day.

[Demogorgon]

If you're in the know, i guess i'll wait until i hear it... from your mouth.

[SM Rollinger]

Looks like they will be the headliners for day one of Cold Waves, September 18th. Haven't seen them since 2001, a festival set and they played during the middle of the day. I think The Metro is a much more fitting environment lol

[ManBurning]

Looks like they will be the headliners for day one of Cold Waves, September 18th. Haven't seen them since 2001, a festival set and they played during the middle of the day. I think The Metro is a much more fitting environment lol

I wonder if that means a bigger tour is planned or if this is a one off show for them. I'd be down to see these guys live. Probably wouldn't travel for them, but i'd see them if they came to me.
I remember Chris' other band "The Dreaming" did an after show party at the small club next door to the Joint in the hard rock after the NIN tension 2013 Vegas dates.
I know "The dreaming" gets a lot of flak, but I personally enjoyed them.

[SM Rollinger]

https://youtu.be/t_FWq7Rbpkg

[spahn]

Stabbing Westward released a pretty good cover of The Cure's Burn on the Coldwaves 2020 Compilation.

Nothing beats the OG, which is probably one of my favorite songs ever, but this is worth a listen

https://cracknationrecords.ban...um/cold-waves-2020-compilation

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[spahn]

So that same cover plus a remix, a cover of Everyday is Halloween and The Killing Moon (Echo and the Bunnymen) just got released on a 4 track digital or CD release.

https://copinternational.bandcamp.com/album/hallowed-hymns

All are very good covers and I can't wait to hear their new full length album when they decide to release it.

[Shadaloo]

So about that:

https://townsquare.media/site/366/files/2021/11/attachment-Stabbing-Westward-Chasing-Ghosts-Album-Cover.jpg?w=720&q=75

Album's out soon, up for pre-order. :)

Also I don't think this thread's indexed in the List Of Bands.

[richardp]

All the new stuff they've been putting out is really great. I'm genuinely excited for the album. It's nice that all the new stuff naturally sounds like Stabbing Westward, and not a bunch of old dudes poorly trying to recreate the vibe. Plus that cover of Burn by The Cure is phenomenal.

[bobbie solo]

co-sign the new stuff being great. Have been really impressed with them recapturing their sound like no time has past at all.

[orson thrust]

Never been a big Stabbing westward guy but always loved the general sound and mix on wither, blister and darkest days (more so on wither). Perfect combo of a really good live rock sound with electronic and industrial flourishes. Andy k had a great live drum sound.

[henryeatscereal]

Listening to the new stuff, i just found out this exists:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mZo-qksCyo&ab_channel=camstarpatriot

That's a pretty tight cover!

[caca]

The new album is rock solid.

[richardp]

It REALLY is. They sound fucking amazing on it. You'd be hard pressed to find any difference at all between Chris' vocal range in 1998 versus 2022. Production is solid, mixing is great, songwriting is all there, this album is essential Stabbing Westward.

[kdrcraig]

You'd be hard pressed to find any difference at all between Chris' vocal range in 1998 versus 2022.

Seriously, his voice sounds great. I'm loving the new album, given it 4 or 5 listens so far. Also just went back and listened to the old albums I haven't listened to in forever. Kind of forgot how much I like this band.

[bobbie solo]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FP1qN6cWYAUMsgv.jpg

[bobbie solo]

Also they played Chicago last night apparently. First show since the new record came out.




Falls Apart (https://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/stabbing-westward-13d6a5b1.html?songid=63d2d2c3)
So Far Away (https://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/stabbing-westward-13d6a5b1.html?songid=13d2b9a9)
What Do I Have to Do? (https://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/stabbing-westward-13d6a5b1.html?songid=53d5e7b9)
Burn (https://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/stabbing-westward-13d6a5b1.html?songid=7bd32ab4) (Cure (https://www.setlist.fm/setlists/the-cure-6bd6b266.html) cover)
Ghost (https://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/stabbing-westward-13d6a5b1.html?songid=4be2a316)
Slipping Away (https://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/stabbing-westward-13d6a5b1.html?songid=bd03dca)
Dead & Gone (https://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/stabbing-westward-13d6a5b1.html?songid=53fa3b45)
Inside You (https://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/stabbing-westward-13d6a5b1.html?songid=73d2d2c5)
Save Yourself (https://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/stabbing-westward-13d6a5b1.html?songid=3bd5f0cc)
Shame (https://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/stabbing-westward-13d6a5b1.html?songid=1bd2b9b0)

[SM Rollinger]

Also they played Chicago last night apparently. First show since the new record came out.

Nice but damn only 10 songs and just ONE song from Darkest Days? Bummer.

I have heard a few songs off the new album and it's pretty good, hope I can catch them live again at some point.

[bobbie solo]

Nice but damn only 10 songs and just ONE song from Darkest Days? Bummer.

I have heard a few songs off the new album and it's pretty good, hope I can catch them live again at some point.

It wasn't a solo headline show, if that helps.

https://regenmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/CharlesLeviBenefitPoster.jpg

[muad'nin]

ixi takes a dive into Darkest Days -


https://youtu.be/XPSyeuXvNBU

[DVYDRNS]

I cannot handle this chick. Shes so cringe.

[richardp]

https://metalinjection.net/news/stabbing-westward-vocalist-diagnosed-with-throat-cancer

Man that fucking SUCKS. Hopefully he makes a complete recovery.

[kel]

fun album. i remember really loving their stage props; just a couple of decked out retail busts spinning, dolled up like disco balls.