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Signing to Copro Records in 1998, the band's first major release was the album ''lo-def(inition) discord'', which comprised songs from their three demos with a few new tracks. Although it sounds as punchy as anything else on the British metal underground of the day,{{Citation needed|date=August 2009}} the whole record was produced on a budget of £500. Their harshest and noisiest recording, it quickly grabbed the attention of the British rock press, with favourable reviews in ''[[Terrorizer]]'' and ''[[Metal Hammer]]'' and a five-star rating in mainstream [[modern rock]] magazine ''[[Kerrang!]]'' |
Signing to Copro Records in 1998, the band's first major release was the album ''lo-def(inition) discord'', which comprised songs from their three demos with a few new tracks. Although it sounds as punchy as anything else on the British metal underground of the day,{{Citation needed|date=August 2009}} the whole record was produced on a budget of £500. Their harshest and noisiest recording, it quickly grabbed the attention of the British rock press, with favourable reviews in ''[[Terrorizer]]'' and ''[[Metal Hammer]]'' and a five-star rating in mainstream [[modern rock]] magazine ''[[Kerrang!]]'' |
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After extensive touring, ''...Discord'' was followed in 1999 by ''Off Kilter Enhancement''. Again it was a critical success, but commercial recognition was limited. The band had more time and money to play with this time, and it is here that the classic et9 sound crystallised – harsh metal inspired by [[Helmet (band)|Helmet]] and [[Neurosis (band)|Neurosis]], mixed with softer textured moments, with [[Tool (band)|Tool]]-esque dynamics and arrangements, not to mention enigmatic song titles and lyrics (e.g. "Möe=ra (t-talk)", "i nagual eye"). Barely a year later, after the departure of original bassist Graeme Watts, the band delivered their final album – |
After extensive touring, ''...Discord'' was followed in 1999 by ''Off Kilter Enhancement''. Again it was a critical success, but commercial recognition was limited. The band had more time and money to play with this time, and it is here that the classic et9 sound crystallised – harsh metal inspired by [[Helmet (band)|Helmet]] and [[Neurosis (band)|Neurosis]], mixed with softer textured moments, with [[Tool (band)|Tool]]-esque dynamics and arrangements, not to mention enigmatic song titles and lyrics (e.g. "Möe=ra (t-talk)", "i nagual eye"). Barely a year later, after the departure of original bassist Graeme Watts, the band delivered their final album – voted 16th best album of 2000 by Metal Hammer <ref>[http://www.rocklistmusic.co.uk/metal.htm#2000 Metal Hammer Albums of 2000]</ref> - ''[[arc'tan'gent]]''. It was described by et9 as the first record they were truly happy with, having for the first time not been rushed in the recording process. |
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During a break in touring and rehearsing following the release of ''arc'tan'gent'', Karl Middleton briefly entered the studio to lay down additional vocals on a song called 'unhinged' by the rising post hardcore UK band [[Landmine Spring]]. The song featured on their first full length album ''Elephantine'', which was released in 2001 via Loudspeaker records, and also lead to Landmine Spring playing on Earthtone9's autumn tour. |
During a break in touring and rehearsing following the release of ''arc'tan'gent'', Karl Middleton briefly entered the studio to lay down additional vocals on a song called 'unhinged' by the rising post hardcore UK band [[Landmine Spring]]. The song featured on their first full length album ''Elephantine'', which was released in 2001 via Loudspeaker records, and also lead to Landmine Spring playing on Earthtone9's autumn tour. |
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earthtone9 | |
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 The band earthtone9 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Nottingham, United Kingdom |
| Genres | Alternative metal, progressive Metal |
| Years active | 1998–2002, 2010- |
| Labels | Copro Records (1998–2002) |
| Members | Karl Middleton Owen Packard Joe Roberts Dave Anderson Simon Hutchby |
| Past members | Alex Baker Richie Mills Jamie Floate Graeme Watts Simon Johnson Justin Greaves |
| Website | Official Site |
earthtone9 is an alternative metal band hailing from Nottingham, UK. Their line-up on most of their major releases was Karl Middleton on vocals, Owen "Oz" Packard, Joe Roberts on guitar, Graeme Watts on bass and Simon Hutchby on drums (the latter replaced for their EP Omega by Alex Baker).
History
Signing to Copro Records in 1998, the band's first major release was the album lo-def(inition) discord, which comprised songs from their three demos with a few new tracks. Although it sounds as punchy as anything else on the British metal underground of the day,[citation needed] the whole record was produced on a budget of £500. Their harshest and noisiest recording, it quickly grabbed the attention of the British rock press, with favourable reviews in Terrorizer and Metal Hammer and a five-star rating in mainstream modern rock magazine Kerrang!
After extensive touring, ...Discord was followed in 1999 by Off Kilter Enhancement. Again it was a critical success, but commercial recognition was limited. The band had more time and money to play with this time, and it is here that the classic et9 sound crystallised – harsh metal inspired by Helmet and Neurosis, mixed with softer textured moments, with Tool-esque dynamics and arrangements, not to mention enigmatic song titles and lyrics (e.g. "Möe=ra (t-talk)", "i nagual eye"). Barely a year later, after the departure of original bassist Graeme Watts, the band delivered their final album – voted 16th best album of 2000 by Metal Hammer [1] - arc'tan'gent. It was described by et9 as the first record they were truly happy with, having for the first time not been rushed in the recording process.
During a break in touring and rehearsing following the release of arc'tan'gent, Karl Middleton briefly entered the studio to lay down additional vocals on a song called 'unhinged' by the rising post hardcore UK band Landmine Spring. The song featured on their first full length album Elephantine, which was released in 2001 via Loudspeaker records, and also lead to Landmine Spring playing on Earthtone9's autumn tour.
Hopes were high for an American record deal, and it seemed obvious to most[who?] that the climate of US radio at the time—very focused on the dominant nu metal sound—could accommodate the cleaner side of earthtone9's output. But, ultimately, apart from some minor distribution of their existing material, all attempts fell through. They lost Hutchby (due to a mysterious skiing accident), and after struggling through for a couple of years, the band announced their dissolution in early 2002. After their farewell tour their umpteenth rejected demo saw release as the Omega EP, hinting at a more melodic direction.
In 2004, hi-point (rem), which was a remastered version of 2000's first EP hi-point, was released.
Post Break Up
All members continued to play in bands – notably, Karl Middleton joined hardcore supergroup The Blueprint.
Furthermore, Karl Middleton and Simon Hutchby are now in Twin Zero, and Middleton is also in the Brighton-based band Blackstorm,[2] as well as providing guest vocals on "Alpha Signal Three", a track on second album Very Fast Very Dangerous by British rock band Reuben. Owen Packard has played guitar and guested on the This Is Menace album on the track "No End In Sight".
Re-Union
In May 2010 the band announced they were reforming "to play a handful of gigs to remind everyone just how good they were". A great hits compilation, Inside, Embers Glow…, was released for free download[3] in July 2010. Their first announcement of a new gig came at the end of May when they were the first band confirmed for the 2010 edition of the Damnation Festival. Their first gig however was at Sonisphere Festival on Saturday 31 July 2010. On Sunday 30 January 2011, Earthtone9 announced that they will be embarking on a six date United Kingdom tour with The Ocean, Maybeshewill and Humanfly.
earthtone9 are searching for supporters through Pledgemusic for their new EP For Cause and Consequence that is supposed to feature four new songs which are already in production.[4] The EP was successfully released on 16 May 2011 featuring 4 new tracks; Tide of Ambition, Ghosts, The Trail That We Carved Out and Reborn. The EP was available for download for fans who had contributed via the pledgemusic scheme. The download also featured videos for Tat Twam Asi, Evil Crawling I and new track, Tide of Ambition.
Discography
- lo-def(inition) discord (August 24, 1998)
- off kilter enhancement (July 19, 1999)
- hi-point (April 10, 2000)
- arc'tan'gent (September 25, 2000)
- Omega (April 8, 2002)
- Inside, Embers Glow... a collection of earthtone9's aural communiques 1998-2002 (June 1, 2010)
- For Cause & Consequence (May 16, 2011)
Band members
Current members
- Karl Middleton – vocals (1998–2002, 2010–present)
- Owen Packard – guitar (1998–2002, 2010–present)
- Joe Roberts – guitar (1998–1999, 1999–2002, 2010–present)
- Dave Anderson – bass (2000–2002, 2010–present)
- Simon Hutchby – drums (1998–2001, 2010–present)
Former members
- Alex Baker – drums (2001–2002)
- Richie Mills – drums (2001)
- Jamie Floate – bass (2000)
- Graeme Watts – bass (1998–2000)
- Simon Johnson – guitar (1999)
- Justin Greaves – drums (1998)
Timeline
- Note: Earthtone9 was inactive from 2002 until 2010.
References
External links
- Official Site
- Original Site
- earthtone9|evolution, fan site - huge press archive.