Spring Break
Project 86 punches out eighth album
By: Brandon Weiss
Issue date: 6/8/07 Section: Arts & Entertainment
Originally published: 6/8/07 at 2:27 AM EST
Last update: 6/8/07 at 2:27 AM EST
Originally published: 6/8/07 at 2:27 AM EST
Last update: 6/8/07 at 2:27 AM EST
Ten and a half years ago, a band emerged on the scene that has quietly influenced many bands that we hear today. That band is called Project 86. Albeit the band's longevity, Project 86 has been at the forefront of the underground rock scene for much of their career, opening for heavyweights such as Queensryche, Linkin Park and Sevendust. More than a decade after their initial formation, the experimental-hardcore band is ready to release their eighth studio album, Rival Factions.
Project 86 front man, Andrew Schwab, explains that the band's new album is different from their previous efforts. "It's very different in almost every way," tells Schwab. For one, Schwab says that this is the band's first album where keyboard is a "featured instrument." Schwab goes on to explain that "It's definitely our most melodic record to date, but it also has several more hectic songs." Also, the band's writing approach on this record was completely different from the last. Schwab discloses that the band did not write together, but individually. The members of Project 86 sent their project back in forth to each other via MP3 and e-mail, from computers located around the world. However, Schwab says that this was the first record that was "performed completely" before actually recording a single note. "It was different, man," says the singer. "It was a lot easier than we expected. What we ended up having were a lot more ideas because each person took the record into their own shoulders." This is a unique way to approach writing an album.
Prior to the Rival Factions sessions, the band suffered the loss of their drummer who parted ways with the band just before writing began. However, drummer Jason Gerkin of She Wants Revenge filled in on drums for the band's new album. "He is absolutely amazing," says Schwab, "so it was kind of cool to play with him on the record, to add a different element to the recording." Although Gerkin filled in on drums for the studio, the band has not yet made an official decision as to who will play live drums on tour.
Project 86 front man, Andrew Schwab, explains that the band's new album is different from their previous efforts. "It's very different in almost every way," tells Schwab. For one, Schwab says that this is the band's first album where keyboard is a "featured instrument." Schwab goes on to explain that "It's definitely our most melodic record to date, but it also has several more hectic songs." Also, the band's writing approach on this record was completely different from the last. Schwab discloses that the band did not write together, but individually. The members of Project 86 sent their project back in forth to each other via MP3 and e-mail, from computers located around the world. However, Schwab says that this was the first record that was "performed completely" before actually recording a single note. "It was different, man," says the singer. "It was a lot easier than we expected. What we ended up having were a lot more ideas because each person took the record into their own shoulders." This is a unique way to approach writing an album.
Prior to the Rival Factions sessions, the band suffered the loss of their drummer who parted ways with the band just before writing began. However, drummer Jason Gerkin of She Wants Revenge filled in on drums for the band's new album. "He is absolutely amazing," says Schwab, "so it was kind of cool to play with him on the record, to add a different element to the recording." Although Gerkin filled in on drums for the studio, the band has not yet made an official decision as to who will play live drums on tour.
Mard
posted 7/19/07 @ 12:49 AM EST
Um, this is their 6th album.