Society Burning
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Society Burning is a coldwave
industrial rock act composed of Daveoramma, Twitch, and Boom chr Paige. The group was originally founded in Las Cruces
, New Mexico
as a side project of Daveoramma’s in 1991 by the moniker ‘The Watchmen’ (a tribute to the Alan Moore
graphic novel).
The duo released another self produced work in 1992, gaining attention from Chase again, as well as German label Kugel Blitz. Both labels released compilations featuring the band, but the band was forced to change its name upon discovering another band already using their moniker. The resulting name ‘Society Burning’ (ripped from a quote from a Denver, Colorado newscast) was chosen in time for both record labels to use it on separate compilation appearances. During this time the band enlisted the help of Michael Smith of Fiction 8 for assistance with keyboards on-stage.
In 1993, the band met Steven Seibold of Hate Dept.
, who would go one to produce/re-engineer the song “Human Waste” for the Re-Constriction compilation ‘Thugs ‘n’ Kisses’. This would be the beginning of an odd precedent set by Re-Con and the band for ‘premixing’, or releasing the remixed material before releasing the original versions of their work.
In 1995, Society Burning signed to Re-Constriction. The following year, the label issued the premix cd Entropy Lingua. In 1997, Re-Constriction issued the full-length album Tactiq, of which Peter Scaruffi called "one of the most violent works" in the Nine-inch-Nails—KMFDM style category in his book A history of rock music 1951-2000.
Over the next two years, the musicians worked mostly independently: Daveoramma worked with a cast of voices to bridge songs for the parody/tribute album Cyberpunk Fiction while Boom chr Paige worked as remixer for artists including Leæther Strip
, Purr Machine, THD
, Urania
, Hexedene, and Battery
. The band parted ways in 1999, following the closure of Re-Constriction. Daveoramma relocated to Los Angeles, California, Twitch remained in Denver, Colorado, and Boom chr Paige is currently located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The band regrouped 2007, writing material for a new release on their own Audiocomm International Publishing label in addition to finalizing and releasing their previously unreleased 1994 album State of Decay in late 2009. October 2010 will see the release of their sixth album Internal Combustion.
Industrial metal
Industrial metal is a musical genre that draws from industrial music and many different types of heavy metal, using repeating metal guitar riffs, sampling, synthesizer or sequencer lines, and distorted vocals. Founding industrial metal acts include Ministry, Godflesh, and KMFDM.Industrial metal's...
industrial rock act composed of Daveoramma, Twitch, and Boom chr Paige. The group was originally founded in Las Cruces
Las Cruces
Las Cruces could refer to:* Battle of Monte de las Cruces* Las Cruces, California* Las Cruces, Chile* Las Cruces, New Mexico ** The main campus of New Mexico State University...
, New Mexico
New Mexico
New Mexico is a state located in the southwest and western regions of the United States. New Mexico is also usually considered one of the Mountain States. With a population density of 16 per square mile, New Mexico is the sixth-most sparsely inhabited U.S...
as a side project of Daveoramma’s in 1991 by the moniker ‘The Watchmen’ (a tribute to the Alan Moore
Alan Moore
Alan Oswald Moore is an English writer primarily known for his work in comic books, a medium where he has produced a number of critically acclaimed and popular series, including Watchmen, V for Vendetta, and From Hell...
graphic novel).
History
Shortly before the release of project’s first self produced work, Daveoramma brought on guitarist Boom chr Paige. They caught the attention of Chase of Cargo/Re-constriction records that same year. The band gained recognition via Usenet newsgroups and the nascent Internet, being one of the first acts to embrace the technology as a marketing vehicle.The duo released another self produced work in 1992, gaining attention from Chase again, as well as German label Kugel Blitz. Both labels released compilations featuring the band, but the band was forced to change its name upon discovering another band already using their moniker. The resulting name ‘Society Burning’ (ripped from a quote from a Denver, Colorado newscast) was chosen in time for both record labels to use it on separate compilation appearances. During this time the band enlisted the help of Michael Smith of Fiction 8 for assistance with keyboards on-stage.
In 1993, the band met Steven Seibold of Hate Dept.
Hate Dept.
Hate Dept. is a synthesizer-laden post punk band, created in 1991 by Seibold. The group releases albums and performs music in the same vein as Nine Inch Nails, Skinny Puppy and The Prodigy. Seibold is a multi-instrumentalist who manages to write, record and release Hate Dept. albums without the aid...
, who would go one to produce/re-engineer the song “Human Waste” for the Re-Constriction compilation ‘Thugs ‘n’ Kisses’. This would be the beginning of an odd precedent set by Re-Con and the band for ‘premixing’, or releasing the remixed material before releasing the original versions of their work.
In 1995, Society Burning signed to Re-Constriction. The following year, the label issued the premix cd Entropy Lingua. In 1997, Re-Constriction issued the full-length album Tactiq, of which Peter Scaruffi called "one of the most violent works" in the Nine-inch-Nails—KMFDM style category in his book A history of rock music 1951-2000.
Over the next two years, the musicians worked mostly independently: Daveoramma worked with a cast of voices to bridge songs for the parody/tribute album Cyberpunk Fiction while Boom chr Paige worked as remixer for artists including Leæther Strip
Leæther Strip
Leæther Strip is a Danish musical project founded on January 13, 1988 by Claus Larsen. Its influence has been most felt in the electronic body music and electro-industrial genres. Perhaps to a certain extent, it may have influenced various film score productions. Leæther Strip was one of the...
, Purr Machine, THD
THD
THD may refer to:* That Handsome Devil, an American alternative rock band* Total harmonic distortion, a measure of the distortion of an audio signal* Total Hi Def , an optical disc format* Th.D. or D.Th...
, Urania
Urania
Urania was, in Greek mythology, the muse of astronomy. Some accounts list her as the mother of the musician Linus. She is usually depicted with a globe in her left hand. She is able to foretell the future by the arrangement of the stars...
, Hexedene, and Battery
Battery (band)
Battery was a Washington D.C. hardcore band that existed from 1990 until 1998. During this time they released a 7", a split 7" with Ignite, two MCDs and three full-length albums on Deadlock, Lost & Found, Tidal, Conversion, and Revelation Records....
. The band parted ways in 1999, following the closure of Re-Constriction. Daveoramma relocated to Los Angeles, California, Twitch remained in Denver, Colorado, and Boom chr Paige is currently located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The band regrouped 2007, writing material for a new release on their own Audiocomm International Publishing label in addition to finalizing and releasing their previously unreleased 1994 album State of Decay in late 2009. October 2010 will see the release of their sixth album Internal Combustion.
Albums
- Is God in Showbusiness too? (1991) (as 'The Watchmen') Label: Prescient Thought Productions PTP-02
- Plague (1992) (as 'The Watchmen') Label: Prescient Thought Productions PTP-03
- State.of.Decay (1994) (released 2009) Label: Audiocomm International Publishing
- Entropy.Lingua (1996) Label: Cargo/Re-constriction REC-019
- Tactiq (1997) Label: Cargo/Re-constriction REC-036
- Internal Combustion (2010) Label: Audiocomm International Publishing
Compilations
- Cyberflesh Conspiracy (1992) (as 'The Watchmen') Song: Merciful Release (Razor Hammer Mix) Label: Cargo/Re-Constriction IIM-02
- Rivet Head Culture (1992) Song: Party Girl (Radio Edit) Label: Cargo/Re-Constriction IIM-03
- Shut Up Kitty (1993) Song: Stand and Deliver (Adam AntAdam AntAdam Ant is an English musician who gained popularity as the lead singer of New Wave/post-punk group Adam and the Ants and later as a solo artist, scoring ten UK top ten hits between 1980 and 1983, including three No.1s...
re-cover) Label: Cargo/Re-Constriction REC-009 - Rotation.3 (1993) Song: Vision (Signal AC42) Label: Kugel Blitz KBR 002
- Biotech 01: Colorado Electronics Compiled (1994) Song: Lovesick Label: SDS Productions SDS-019
- Thugs and Kisses (1995) Song: Human Waste (Hate Dept.Hate Dept.Hate Dept. is a synthesizer-laden post punk band, created in 1991 by Seibold. The group releases albums and performs music in the same vein as Nine Inch Nails, Skinny Puppy and The Prodigy. Seibold is a multi-instrumentalist who manages to write, record and release Hate Dept. albums without the aid...
Mix) Label: Cargo/Re-Constriction REC-016 - Vampire Rodents: Clockseed (1995) Song: Clockseed (Guest Vocal Appearance) Label: Cargo/Re-Constriction REC-017
- Chambermade (1995) Song: Awaken ([Hate Dept.] Mix) Label: Cargo/Re-Constriction REC-300
- Vampire Rodents: Gravity's Rim (1996) Song: Evasion (Guest Vocal Appearance) Label: Fifth Column Records 9868-63224-2
- Operation Beatbox (1996) Song: Colors (Ice TIce TTracy Marrow , better known by his stage name Ice-T, is an American musician and actor.He was born in Newark, New Jersey and moved to the Crenshaw district of Los Angeles when he was in the 7th grade. After graduating from high school he served in the United States Army for four years...
re-cover) Label: Cargo/Re-Constriction REC-023 - Re-Constriction 10* Year Anniversary (*=5) (1996) Song: Dead Man Label: Cargo/Re-Constriction REC-400
- T.V. Terror (1997) Song: Magnum P.I. Theme Label: Cargo/Re-Constriction REC-032
- Awake the Machines (1997) Song: Less Than Zero Label: Out of Line OUT-017
- Circuit Noir (1997) Song: Broken Label: United Endangered Front UEF-CD/1006
- Got Moose? (1997) Song: Tactiq Label: Cargo/Re-Constriction REC-037
- Persistence of Division Motion Picture Soundtrack (1997) Song: Time Label: Kinotonik KINO.CD 001
- Cyber-punk Fiction (1998) Label: Cargo/Re-Constriction REC-31 Songs: Cyberpumpkin and Engergizer Honey Bunny Dialogue, Electro Body Music Dialogue, Busted Surf Boards, Chemlab's Dead Baby Dialogue, Bullwinkle Pt.2, Mos Eisley Download Contest Dialogue, If Love is a Red Dress (Hang Me in Rags), Bring out the Hack Dialogue, Comanche, Flowers on the Wall, User-friendliness goes a Long Way Dialogue, Surf Rider, FAQ 25.17 Dialogue
- Songs from the Wasteland (1998) Song: Naked and Savage (Originally by The Mission UK) Label: Cargo/Re-Constriction REC-041
- Nod's Tacklebox of Fun (1999) Song: Lovefool (Originally by The CardigansThe CardigansThe Cardigans are a Swedish rock band formed in the town of Jönköping in October 1992.Their debut album Emmerdale gave them a solid base in their home country and enjoyed some success abroad, especially in Japan. It was not until their second album Life that an international reputation was secured...
) Label: Cargo/Re-Constriction REC-35
Sources
- http://www.westword.com/1997-11-13/music/burn-baby-burn/ Interview from Denver's alternative weekly, WestwordWestwordWestword is a free alternative weekly newspaper based in Denver, Colorado.Westword was established independently in 1977. In 1983 it was bought by New Times Media. In 2005, New Times acquired Village Voice Media, and changed its name to Village Voice Media...
, Nov 13, 1997 Issue. - http://www.sonic-boom.com/~jester/interview/society.burning.interview.html Interview with Sonic Boom Magazine (1997-08-13)
- A History of Rock Music: 1951-2000 by Piero Scaruffi, pg 406