NEXTnc’s conversation with Autofate

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NEXTnc’s conversation with Autofate
greeleytrib.com – Mar 20, 2007
Sometimes called “Cookie Monster vocals” because well behind the fast-paced bass guitar and drums the gurgles and snarls of the vocals sound like the famous puppet. And oddly enough that adds to the ferocity of death metal. “Death metal is our type of music. verall shreddage” said lead singer Ezra Haynes 22 the guy behind the “Cookie Monster vocals. Autofate formed in September 2006 and have since been blasting out music that not only encompasses who its members are but also celebrates a metal genre that has significantly influenced their lives.

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MTV.com – Mar 20, 2007
· El-P’s I’ll Sleep When You’re Dead: Dig deeper underground and you’ll find New York’s El-P who has been hammering away at this opus for four years. The Definitive Jux co-founder’s hard work is reflected in the album’s breathtaking indie-rocker-heavy guest list: He roused Trent Reznor the Mars Volta Aesop Rock Cat Power Yo La Tengo’s James McNew and many more for the affair. · The Funeral Pyre’s The Nature of Betrayal reissue: Equal parts death and black metal the Los Angelinos’ second album is being brought back as a straight reissue to coincide with a seven-gig run that begins March 30. Look for “Plague That Leads to Extinction” “Stealing the Air of Life” and “Here the Sun Never Shines. His 12-track Bella Union debut encompasses “The Same Sad Song” “The Coming” “The Leaving” and more. · Haste the Day’s Pressure the Hinges: The Christian metalcore band from Indianapolis ganged up with producer GGGarth (Rage Against the Machine Atreyu) for their third album… With Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr supporting them throughout and Shins singer James Mercer piping up on “Florida” the returns could be even sweeter this time around. · Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds’ The Abbatoir Blues Tour: This is more like a box set really: The two CDs cull live tracks from various venues on the group’s Abattoir Blues tour in 2004 while the two DVDs mine the three sold-out Brixton Academy London shows from said trek. The videos also compile material from a 2003 gig music videos behind-the-scenes footage and more. · tep’s The Ascension: The Los Angeles band has been around for five years but even veteran acts need help sometimes: tep tapped Mudvayne’s Greg Tribbett to cowrite three songs on their new LP. Recorded last year in New rleans it includes a cover of Nirvana’s “Breed” (take that “MLB2K7″ TV ad!)· Daniel Powter’s Daniel Powter: The Canadian troubadour milked his debut for three singles including the ubiquitous “Bad Day” so what better reason to spruce up the LP and milk it again for a re-release? This special edition which comes with a DVD encompasses the album’s B-sides and videos; a live performance; and a new cut “Love You Lately. · Marques Houston’s Veteran: Yeah we had to cheat a little here but since marion’s step-brother is one of the few with a Q in his name he’ll have to suffice. The self-described vet — this is only his third release — turned to Yung Joc for some extra verses on “Like This” and Mya and Shawnna to chime in on “Hold N’ Back.

Scaling Rock Heights
Expressindia.com – Mar 20, 2007
js’>Pentagram’s Vishal Dadlani (one half of Bollywood duo Vishal-Shekhar) who was the Best Vocalist said “It is not a competition for us; it a big celebration. And rock is only becoming more popular with more people beginning to appreciate the music. ” Fifteen years must be a long time in Indian rock. The Lifetime Achievement Award went to the 15-year-old band Parikrama. Although Indian rock is a fledgling presence the jury did not have it easy. Said Ehsaan Noorani of the Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy trio and a jury member: “Since the range of sound varied from alternative to death metal it was quite difficult to zero in on the winner… The Lifetime Achievement Award went to the 15-year-old band Parikrama. Although Indian rock is a fledgling presence the jury did not have it easy. Said Ehsaan Noorani of the Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy trio and a jury member: “Since the range of sound varied from alternative to death metal it was quite difficult to zero in on the winner. ” Adding a patina of glamour to the ceremony were designer Rohit Bal and Miss India Neha Kapur who presented the awards.