Monochrome (album)
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Monochrome is the sixth album by Helmet
, released in 2006 through Warcon. This is the third Helmet album in a row to be recorded as a three-piece, with new drummer Mike Jost
joining veterans Page Hamilton
and Chris Traynor
. Bassist Jeremy Chatelain
, who replaced Frank Bello
on the Size Matters
tour, rejoined the band for the 2006 Warped Tour
in support of Monochrome.
The album is said to be a "return to roots," co-produced with Wharton Tiers
, who recorded Helmet's first two albums Strap It On
and Meantime. At least two of the tracks, "Money Shot" and "Bury Me", are known to be from Hamilton's former band Gandhi, but they have been rerecorded with the new Helmet line up.
The track 'Monochrome' is featured on the soundtrack for Saw III
and is played over the film's end credits; a music video was created which featured Jigsaw's puppet, Billy, lip-synching the song while riding his bike. Also featured are shots of the band on TV screens and some clips from the film.
The vinyl version of the album contained the bonus track 'Requiem', which was originally recorded by the band Killing Joke.
2 tracks, 'Black Light' and 'Just Like Me', not appearing on the album, are included on the 'Warped Tour 2006 Chrysalis Music Sampler'.
Helmet (band)
Helmet is an alternative metal band from New York City formed in 1989. Founded by vocalist and lead guitarist Page Hamilton, Helmet has had numerous lineup changes, and Hamilton has been the only constant member....
, released in 2006 through Warcon. This is the third Helmet album in a row to be recorded as a three-piece, with new drummer Mike Jost
Mike Jost
Mike Jost was the drummer for the band Helmet on the 2006 release Monochrome and the subsequent supporting tour. He left the band to attend to his duties as a new father. He was formerly the drummer in St. Louis-based bands Seven, Adair, LucaBrasi and Disturbing the Peace. Mike Jost's brother is...
joining veterans Page Hamilton
Page Hamilton
Page Hamilton is a guitarist, singer and record producer, mostly noted for his work with alternative metal band Helmet...
and Chris Traynor
Chris Traynor
Chris Traynor is an American guitarist, bassist and studio musician. He has played with Orange 9mm, Helmet, Bush, Rival Schools and Gavin Rossdale....
. Bassist Jeremy Chatelain
Jeremy Chatelain (bassist)
Jeremy Chatelain is a musician originally from Utah. He has performed with Utah-based Insight and Iceburn, and went on to join Jets to Brazil and Helmet. Since 2000 he has performed with Cub Country....
, who replaced Frank Bello
Frank Bello
Frank Bello is an American musician who plays bass guitar for the thrash metal band Anthrax. Originally he was a roadie and guitar technician for the band, but later he replaced Dan Lilker on the Spreading the Disease album. After leaving Anthrax in early 2004 Bello joined Helmet - another New...
on the Size Matters
Size Matters
Size Matters is the fifth album by Helmet, released in 2004 through Interscope. It is the first new album since the band ended with a bitter break up in 1998. Page Hamilton, the band's founder and chief songwriter, is the only original member appearing on the album. Therefore, many purists object...
tour, rejoined the band for the 2006 Warped Tour
Warped Tour
The Warped Tour is a touring music and extreme sports festival. The tour is held in venues such as parking lots or fields upon which the stages and other structures are erected. The BMX/skateboarding shoe manufacturer Vans, among others, has sponsored the tour every year since 1995, and it is...
in support of Monochrome.
The album is said to be a "return to roots," co-produced with Wharton Tiers
Wharton Tiers
Wharton Tiers is an American audio engineer, record producer, drummer and percussionist.- Biography :Diplomed from Villanova University , he moved to New York City in 1976 and was part of the No Wave scene.As an audio engineer and record producer, he has worked on projects such as Sonic Youth,...
, who recorded Helmet's first two albums Strap It On
Strap It On (album)
Strap It On is the first album by Helmet. Originally released in 1990 through Amphetamine Reptile Records, it was subsequently rereleased by Interscope in November 1991....
and Meantime. At least two of the tracks, "Money Shot" and "Bury Me", are known to be from Hamilton's former band Gandhi, but they have been rerecorded with the new Helmet line up.
The track 'Monochrome' is featured on the soundtrack for Saw III
Saw III
Saw III is a 2006 Canadian-American horror film directed by Darren Lynn Bousman from a screenplay by Leigh Whannell and story by James Wan and Whannell. Wan and Whannell directed and wrote Saw and Bousman wrote and directed Saw II. It is the third film in the seven-part Saw film series and stars...
and is played over the film's end credits; a music video was created which featured Jigsaw's puppet, Billy, lip-synching the song while riding his bike. Also featured are shots of the band on TV screens and some clips from the film.
The vinyl version of the album contained the bonus track 'Requiem', which was originally recorded by the band Killing Joke.
Track listing
- "Swallowing Everything" – 3:54
- "Brand New"† – 4:11
- "Bury Me" – 4:31
- "Monochrome" – 3:50 - Saw III (soundtrack)
- "On Your Way Down"† – 4:16
- "Money Shot" – 3:14
- "Gone" – 3:31
- "Almost Out of Sight" – 4:17
- "Howl" – 1:04
- "410" – 4:37
- "Goodbye" – 5:33
- (All tracks by Hamilton, except † by Hamilton/Jost/Traynor)
2 tracks, 'Black Light' and 'Just Like Me', not appearing on the album, are included on the 'Warped Tour 2006 Chrysalis Music Sampler'.
Charts
Album - Billboard (North America)| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | The Billboard 200 | 159 |
Personnel
- Page HamiltonPage HamiltonPage Hamilton is a guitarist, singer and record producer, mostly noted for his work with alternative metal band Helmet...
- Guitar, Vocals - Chris TraynorChris TraynorChris Traynor is an American guitarist, bassist and studio musician. He has played with Orange 9mm, Helmet, Bush, Rival Schools and Gavin Rossdale....
- Guitar, Bass - Mike JostMike JostMike Jost was the drummer for the band Helmet on the 2006 release Monochrome and the subsequent supporting tour. He left the band to attend to his duties as a new father. He was formerly the drummer in St. Louis-based bands Seven, Adair, LucaBrasi and Disturbing the Peace. Mike Jost's brother is...
- Drums