Julie Christmas
Encyclopedia
Julie Christmas is an American musician from Brooklyn
, New York
. She is the lead singer of Brooklyn-based noise rock band Made Out of Babies
and the former lead singer of defunct post-metal supergroup Battle of Mice
.
Julie Christmas provided vocals to the song "Generation of Ghosts" by Mouth of the Architect
on their 2008 release Quietly
.
Julie is / was Involved with Spylacopa, an experimental musical project headed by Candiria
guitarist John LaMacchia, along with Greg Puciato
of Dillinger Escape Plan and Jeff Caxide
of Isis
. Spylacopa released a self-titled EP in 2008.
To compose the themes of her debut album, Julie met with lofty collaborators from bands like Made Out of Babies
, Dub Trio
, Candiria
, Victory At Sea
and Spylacopa. The sound of this album is quite varied and difficult to label as different styles are present, mixing songs that are quite intimate, almost ballad-like with issues that are more direct and corrosive. The Bad Wife
is the name of her first solo album.
With Battle of Mice
Solo
Brooklyn
Brooklyn is the most populous of New York City's five boroughs, with nearly 2.6 million residents, and the second-largest in area. Since 1896, Brooklyn has had the same boundaries as Kings County, which is now the most populous county in New York State and the second-most densely populated...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
. She is the lead singer of Brooklyn-based noise rock band Made Out of Babies
Made Out of Babies
-Biography:Drawing equally from noise-rock bands like The Jesus Lizard and post-metal bands like Isis, the band developed a following after the release of their debut album, Trophy. Their first two albums were released by Neurot Recordings, the label of post-metal and post-rock bands like Isis,...
and the former lead singer of defunct post-metal supergroup Battle of Mice
Battle of Mice
Battle of Mice was a post-metal supergroup consisting of Julie Christmas , Josh Graham , Joel Hamilton , Tony Maimone , and Joe Tomino .The band was formed when vocalist Julie Christmas and guitarist/keyboardist Josh Graham met in Austin, Texas while...
.
Julie Christmas provided vocals to the song "Generation of Ghosts" by Mouth of the Architect
Mouth of the Architect
Mouth of the Architect is an American atmospheric post-metal band from Dayton, Ohio, creating music influenced by and similar to Neurosis, Isis, Pelican, Cult of Luna, and various post-metal bands.-Biography:...
on their 2008 release Quietly
Quietly
Quietly is the third studio album by the Atmospheric sludge metal band Mouth of the Architect."Generation of Ghosts" features vocals by Julie Christmas .-Track listing:# "Quietly" - 10:34...
.
Julie is / was Involved with Spylacopa, an experimental musical project headed by Candiria
Candiria
Candiria are an American band from Brooklyn, New York. They blend various styles of music, including heavy metal, hardcore, jazz, hip hop and ambient. Candiria have often dubbed their sound "urban fusion".- History :...
guitarist John LaMacchia, along with Greg Puciato
Greg Puciato
Greg Puciato is the lead singer of the band The Dillinger Escape Plan. He is known for his reckless live performances, wide vocal range, and outspoken views, having caused controversy due to both performances and interviews...
of Dillinger Escape Plan and Jeff Caxide
Jeff Caxide
Jeff Caxide is an American bassist, best known for his time with post-metal band Isis, of which he was a founding member and present until its dissolution in 2010. He was also a founding member of Red Sparowes, but left after the release of their first full-length. He also contributed to...
of Isis
Isis (band)
Isis was a Los Angeles, California-based post-metal band, founded in Boston, Massachusetts, with a career spanning from 1997 to 2010...
. Spylacopa released a self-titled EP in 2008.
To compose the themes of her debut album, Julie met with lofty collaborators from bands like Made Out of Babies
Made Out of Babies
-Biography:Drawing equally from noise-rock bands like The Jesus Lizard and post-metal bands like Isis, the band developed a following after the release of their debut album, Trophy. Their first two albums were released by Neurot Recordings, the label of post-metal and post-rock bands like Isis,...
, Dub Trio
Dub Trio
Dub Trio is a dub/rock cross-over band from Brooklyn, New York.-Biography:Dub Trio is DP - Dave Holmes Stu Brooks and Joe Tomino...
, Candiria
Candiria
Candiria are an American band from Brooklyn, New York. They blend various styles of music, including heavy metal, hardcore, jazz, hip hop and ambient. Candiria have often dubbed their sound "urban fusion".- History :...
, Victory At Sea
Victory at Sea
Victory at Sea is a documentary television series about naval warfare during World War II that was originally broadcast by NBC in the USA in 1952–1953. It was condensed into a film in 1954. The music soundtrack, by Richard Rodgers and Robert Russell Bennett, was re-recorded and sold as record albums...
and Spylacopa. The sound of this album is quite varied and difficult to label as different styles are present, mixing songs that are quite intimate, almost ballad-like with issues that are more direct and corrosive. The Bad Wife
The Bad Wife
-Track listing:-External links:* http://post-engineering.blogspot.com/2010/11/album-julie-christmas-bad-wife.html* http://www.metalsucks.net/2010/06/24/julie-christmas-is-a-bad-wife/...
is the name of her first solo album.
Albums
- TrophyTrophy (album)Trophy is the debut album by noise-rock/post-metal band Made Out of Babies. The album was produced, engineered, and mixed by Joel Hamilton.-Track listing:#"Herculoid"#"Loosey Goosey"#"El Morgan"#"Ire Fire"#"Lullaby 1"#"Gut Shoveler"#"Sugar"...
(2005, Neurot Recordings) - CowardCoward (album)-Track listing:#"Silverback" – 3:33#"Proud to Drown" – 4:55#"Fed" – 4:32#"Mandatory Bedrest" – 4:50#"Death in April" – 4:34#"Out" – 4:49#"Lullaby 03" – 1:36#"Mr. Prison Shanks" – 3:39#"Gunt" – 4:58...
(2006, Neurot Recordings) - The RuinerThe Ruiner (album)The Ruiner is the most recent album by noise-rock/post-metal band Made Out of Babies.-Track listing:#"Cooker" – 5:51#"Grimace" – 3:45#"Invisible Ink" – 4:36#"The Major" – 5:31#"Buffalo" – 2:41#"Bunny Boots" – 4:15#"Stranger" – 7:07#"Peew" – 2:28...
(2008, The End Records)
EPs
- Triad (split with Red SparowesRed SparowesRed Sparowes is a Los Angeles post-rock band comprising current and former members of Isis, Halifax Pier, Angel Hair and Pleasure Forever. Their sound is characteristic of soundscape-influenced experimental rock, with an otherwise uncommon extensive use of a pedal steel guitar.-History:Red Sparowes...
and Battle of MiceBattle of MiceBattle of Mice was a post-metal supergroup consisting of Julie Christmas , Josh Graham , Joel Hamilton , Tony Maimone , and Joe Tomino .The band was formed when vocalist Julie Christmas and guitarist/keyboardist Josh Graham met in Austin, Texas while...
) (2006, Neurot Recordings)
Compilations
- We Reach: The Music of the MelvinsWe Reach: The Music of the MelvinsWe Reach: The Music of The Melvins is a 2005 tribute album to the Melvins.-Track listing:...
(a 2005 tribute albumTribute albumA tribute album is a recorded collection of cover versions of songs or instrumental compositions. Its concept may be either various artists making a tribute to a single artist, a single artist making a tribute to various artists, or a single artist making a tribute to another single artist.There...
to the Melvins, Fractured Transmitter Recording CompanyFractured Transmitter Recording CompanyFractured Transmitter is a record company started by Jason Popson around the time he departed from Mushroomhead in 2004.-Bands Signed:Pitch Black ForecastThe Alter BoysAmerican WerewolvesAsleepDisengageIntegrityJeff WalkerMeshuggah...
) - NYC Sucks, Volume 1 (2010 compilation of bands from the New York metal scene by MetalSucks.net. The compilation featured "Invisble Ink")
With Battle of Mice
Battle of Mice
Battle of Mice was a post-metal supergroup consisting of Julie Christmas , Josh Graham , Joel Hamilton , Tony Maimone , and Joe Tomino .The band was formed when vocalist Julie Christmas and guitarist/keyboardist Josh Graham met in Austin, Texas while...
- Triad (2006)
- A Day of Nights (2006)
- Jesu/Battle of Mice split EP (2008)
Solo
- The Bad WifeThe Bad Wife-Track listing:-External links:* http://post-engineering.blogspot.com/2010/11/album-julie-christmas-bad-wife.html* http://www.metalsucks.net/2010/06/24/julie-christmas-is-a-bad-wife/...
(2010) - Coextinction Records 5 (2011, Coextinction Records) (EP)
External links
- http://thenumberoftheblog.com/2010/11/04/fucking-metal-album-reviews-julie-christmas-the-bad-wife/
- http://www.rocknworld.com/features/06/JulieChristmas.shtml
- http://www.metalinjection.net/reviews/cd-review-julie-christmas-ithe-bad-wifei
- http://www.noisecreep.com/2010/07/29/julie-christmas-the-bad-wife-new-album/