Grendel to re-release first 2 CD's

[DJ Saint]

Besides the work for the new album, Grendel are going to re-release the bands two first releases “Inhumane Amusement” and “End of Ages” as a 2CD-set later this year.

To accompany the combined 2CD re-release, the band will be including a selection of covers and interpretations of these tracks by both established & newcomer artists in the industrial/EBM scene.

No release dates set yet...

[st_masey]

I'm glad that such indispensable, classic, albums that have inspired artists for decades are finally getting the rerelease that they deserve. I personally look forward to how rich and full the high-fidelity of all the crackling and stomping bass comes through if remastered. Surely there will be bonuses of concert and accoustic versions accompanying these discs as well!!!

[DJ Saint]

I'm glad that such indispensable, classic, albums that have inspired artists for decades are finally getting the rerelease that they deserve. I personally look forward to how rich and full the high-fidelity of all the crackling and stomping bass comes through if remastered. Surely there will be bonuses of concert and accoustic versions accompanying these discs as well!!!

Seeing as how I can sense your musical snobbery sarcasm in relation to the Grendel re-issues perhaps this re-issue information regarding Pink Industry may be more to your musical likings...

Noticing you've in the past posted about the Cure and other such goth/dark-related bands you SHOULD know who Pink Industry is. If not here's an opportunity to discover an amazing older synth band, you may like em. Certainly not stompy... more dark, ethereal, minimal and moody... think Faith/Pornography-era Cure, early 4ad stuff, etc... with a female vocalist.

Pink Industry - New Naked Technology - 2010 Remasters

Great British band (from Liverpool) created at the begining of 80s by Jayne Casey (former singer of PINK MILITARY) and Ambrose Reynolds. Tadzio was later drafted in on guitar. The band mixes new wave and experimental sounds with sexy vocals.

During their career, PINK INDUSTRY made three full albums, some 12" singles and one 7", and recorded four Peel Sessions for the BBC. They split up in 1987 with Jayne going on to work in the business side of the music industry and Ambrose working on new music project USL, whilst Tadzio simply disappeared. Now, after almost 30 years since the band's creation, here is a new compilation bringing together a wide selection of material, some of it previously unreleased, all of it completely remastered. Includes classics like "What I Wouldn't Give", "Pain of Pride", "The Corpse" and "Empty Beach" - not to be missed!

Tracklisting

01. What I Wouldn't Give

02. Don't Let Go (12" Version)

03. Extreme

04. Enjoy the Pain

05. State of Grace

06. Pain of Pride

07. New Aims

08. Ticket to Heaven (Remix)

09. Bound by Silence

10. Not Moving

11. Two Cultures

12. New Beginnings

13. This Is the Place

14. I Wish

15. The Corpse

16. Empty Beach

17. Walk Away

18. Stand Alone

19. No Defense

20. Cruel Garden

21. Is This the End?

Bonus Tracks:

22. Pain of Pride (Suck Version)

23. What I Wouldn't Give (Mix 1995)

24. The Corpse (Absolute Version)

Release date

31st May 2010

[DJ Nocker]

Thanks for the info, I appreciate it.

[DJ Nihil]

Grendel is also currently holding a covers contest to celebrate these rereleases:

From the official Facebook page:

Cover Track Competition

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To accompany the combined 2CD re-release of our first two releases "Inhumane Amusement" & "End of Ages" later this year, we will be to including a selection of covers and interpretations of these tracks by both established & newcomer artists in the industrial/EBM scene.

If you would like to have your cover or interpretation featured on this release, we would like to invite you to send your entry before August 31st. We will then make a selection of the best entries and feature the runners up online, which can be downloaded from our website. This means a great showcase, reaching a large audience.

All entries featured on the CD will receive two signed copies of the album, a signed poster and special t-shirt. The runners up, featured online, will receive a signed copy of the album.

This competition is open to all artists, established/signed or new/unsigned. Make sure your entries are sent before August 31st, in WAV format (24 bit, 44.1 kHz - unmastered), to grendel@industrialnation.nl. NOTE: Your cover must be of a track featured on either the releases "Inhumane Amusement" or "End of Ages".

We wish you all the very best of luck & creativity and can't wait to hear those killer tracks!

Edited May 29, 2010 by DJ Nihil

[st_masey]

I was just being silly, but calls of snobbery are justified to an extent. I try to make fun of aggro music whenever I can just because it is just so goddamn unimaginative and bland that it's funny to me that the fad hasn't died yet.

I'll check out Pink Industry though, they sound like they have good company. "Faith" being my second-favorite Cure record. Thanks =)