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New Monster Magnet Album Last Patrol Due Oct. 15; Hear “The Duke (of Supernature)” Premiere Now

For years, the fans of long-running and massively influential New Jersey rockers Monster Magnet have been divided. Purists on the one side celebrate the band’s earliest works — 1991’s Spine of God and its follow-ups Superjudge (1993) and Dopes to Infinity (1995) forming a holy trinity of modern heavy psychedelic rock that few can match — while others revere the more straightforward, riff-heavy approach that began to show itself on Dopes, came to the fore and brought the band massive commercial success on the subsequent 1997 outing Powertrip, and has been more or less the root basis for their development since then, God Says No (2001), Monolithic Baby! (2004), 4-Way Diablo (2007) and their Napalm Records debut, Mastermind (2010), each offering an atmosphere of its own while keeping a consistent thread structurally via the songwriting of guitarist, vocalist and founder Dave Wyndorf.

On Oct. 15, Monster Magnet will issue what could be a new stage of their evolution in their ninth full-length and second for Napalm, Last Patrol. While some — and I count myself among them at least at times — have clamored for years for a return to the space rocking psych of the band’s first triumphs, we all know the past is the past. Monster Magnet in 2013, by the sheer laws of physics, cannot be Monster Magnet in 1993. And yet, as we hear on the new track “The Duke (of Supernature),” Magnet are at their most ethereal in decades. Wyndorf, who has long been the driving force in the band and taken his lumps along the way accordingly, shows his intent even in the fact that he recorded Last Patrol with rhythm guitarist Phil Caivano, DIY-style, such as it is. The aim was a natural sound and one that brought in elements Monster Magnet long since left behind in favor of more straightforward, accessible fare.

Still, it’s not like Wyndorf — joined in the band by Caivano, bassist Jim Baglino, guitarist Garrett Sweeny and drummer Bob Pantella — is trying to recreate wholesale something his outfit did years ago and with a different lineup. Frankly at this point I don’t think he could stop being catchy if he wanted to, and “The Duke (of Supernature),” for its lysergish drawl and attitude drip, is still a catchy showcase of quality songwriting. So at least here, they’re not just looking back and they’re not just pressing on as they were. It’s something new. What will the rest of Last Patrol hold? I’ll let you know when I hear it.

In addition to the the announcement of the album release, the first showing of the gorgeously cosmic John Sumrow painting serving as the front cover to Last Patrol and the track “The Duke (of Supernature)” itself, Monster Magnet here unveil their first coast-to-coast US tour in a decade. It’s a thrill and an honor to host both the song and the info for your listening and perusing pleasure.

Please enjoy:

MONSTER MAGNET Announce New Album!

Confirm First North American Tour in Over 10 Years!

MONSTER MAGNET are back! The band has confirmed an October 15th North American release date for their new album entitled Last Patrol via Napalm Records. Today MONSTER MAGNET has unveiled the artwork and tracklisting for Last Patrol. Dave Wyndorf and Phil Caivano produced Last Patrol, while Evil Joe Barresi mixed the album with additional production duties handled by Matt Hyde. The artwork was created by Johun Sumrow with consultation coming from Chris Ryall and designs by Ryan Clark for Invisible Creatures Inc. The album will be available as a Limited Edition CD, standard CD, 2LP and digital format.

In support of Last Patrol, MONSTER MAGNET will be embarking on a full-blown North American Tour! Although the band has toured Europe relentlessly over the past decade, this is MONSTER MAGNET’s first full North American tour in over 10 years! The band is eager to hit the road in the states for the first time in what seems like forever. Prepare to hear MONSTER MAGNET classics and new cuts from Last Patrol for the first time live! Support will come from Prosthetic Records artist Zodiac. The tour is scheduled to kick off November 14th in Grand Rapids, MI and will run through December 14th in New York, NY.

Frontman and MONSTER MAGNET mastermind Dave Wyndorf checked in with his thoughts about Last Patrol:

“Last Patrol is a return to our roots in terms of vibe and recording style. It’s full-on psychedelic space-rock with a 60’s garage feel, recorded almost exclusively with vintage guitars, amps and effects in our hometown of Red Bank, NJ. The songs are a kind of Space-Noir, tales of cosmic revenge, peaking libidos, alienation and epic strangeness. It’s a weird trip through the back alleys of a dark, retro-future, which not by coincidence very much resembles my own life. (laughs) The lyrics aren’t fantasy really, rather a recounting of my musings on, observations of and general emotional reaction to my life and environment during a 1 week writing period in February of 2013. But I tend to use the vernacular and imagery of science fiction and surrealism to express myself and that’s where these lyrics get trippy. There’s also our cover version of Donovan’s “Three Kingfishers” which I thought fit the mood of the album.”

“Last Patrol was produced by Phil Caivano and myself with an effort to bring a home grown feel to the whole affair. We had been doing smaller projects out of Phil’s “Studio 13” recording space and I really felt comfortable there so it was the natural choice on where to record the next full-scale Monster Magnet album. Phil and I grew up together and have a shared love of some very particular vintage music and styles. And everybody in the band played their asses off on this one.”

Last Patrol Tracklisting:
1) I Live Behind the Clouds
2) Last Patrol
3) Three King Fishers
4) Paradise
5) Hallelujah
6) Mindless Ones
7) The Duke
8) End of Time
9) Stay Tuned

MONSTER MAGNET North American Tour:
11/14: Grand Rapids, MI @ Intersection
11/15: Detroit, MI @ St. Andrews
11/16: Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge
11/17: Minneapolis, MN @ Mill City Nights
11/19: Denver, CO @ Marquis Theater
11/20: Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge
11/22: Seattle, WA @ Neumos
11/23: Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theater
11/24: Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theater
11/26: San Francisco, CA @ The Independent
11/27: Los Angeles, CA @ House of Blues
11/29: Tempe, AZ @ Club Red
11/30: Albuquerque, NM @ Launch Pad
12/2: Austin, TX @ Red 7
12/3: Houston, TX @ Fitzgeralds
12/4: Dallas, TX @ Trees
12/6: Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
12/7: Charlotte, NC @ Amos Southend
12/8: Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Sound Stage
12/10: Toronto, ON @ Lee’s Palace
12/12: Boston, MA @ Sinclair
12/13: West Chester, PA @ The Note
12/14: New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom

For More Info Visit:
http://www.zodiaclung.com
https://www.facebook.com/monstermagnet
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24 Responses to “New Monster Magnet Album Last Patrol Due Oct. 15; Hear “The Duke (of Supernature)” Premiere Now”

  1. darryl says:

    One word: NICE.

  2. Best news ever! And the new track kicks ass. I love the trippyness and how you can feel the motherfucking tension all the way through.

  3. Tim Cronin says:

    Garrett Sweeney is the guitarist for Monster Magnet. Jon Kleiman is the ex-drummer who is now in The Ribeye Brothers

  4. Tim Cronin says:

    The above would have made sense if it wasn’t changed. Thanks

  5. Mrs. Lftwng says:

    Hell yeah! So glad there will be an American tour!

  6. Jason T. says:

    Dig it!! I cant wait to get Last Patrol, and count me in for the Masquerade show in Atlanta!

  7. I’m really digging this new song. Can’t wait to hear the album!

  8. Carlos Piu says:

    Fuck Yeah!!!!
    When you will play in South America???

  9. Lou Cypher 666 says:

    FINALLY!!! I have been waiting since 1994 to see you guys come back to Canada. You guys need to be on the bill for HEAVY MTL 2014.

  10. Denver McCord says:

    What an exciting day to be a Magnet fan!

    Absolutely love the artwork, amazing work! And ‘The Duke (Of Supernature) is incredible!!!

    Well done to Dave, Phil, Garrett, Jim & Bob – I cannot wait to hear the whole masterpiece! \m/

  11. IronAngel Forge says:

    Fantastic news! I will be at the opening show in Grand Rapids!

    Tim, are you going to have Ribeye Bro’s CDs with you? And I’ve got some stuff for ya still.

  12. Eduardo says:

    Actually, my least favorite album by the mighty Magnet is “Spine of God”, even though I kind of like it (“Medicine” and “Nod Scene” are classic tracks). With this said, I’m not one of the folks who were missing the old psychedelic-space-rock days. All the albums released since “Superjudge” are masterpieces. And, yeah, I really dig this first single and (it doesn’t sound all that different from the most recent trippy ballads they’ve been putting out). Dave’s voice is unique and the lyrics are always great. Come to SOUTH America now!!!

  13. the dude says:

    yey! awesome news! i love the new song and will definitely pick up the album. after all these years with monster magnet in my life, this is a “must” anyway. sad to see ed left apparently… his skill will be dearly missed. nonetheless, go for it guys, i wish you all the best and lots of success!

  14. Verde says:

    F’in RAD. Very, very stoked for the record, and very, very, very stoked for the shows. Because we will be going to several!

  15. diablo says:

    Great song. Can’t wait for the new album. Looking forward to the SLC show!

  16. gg says:

    I’m realy woried about dave.they kill this guy…I hate you bullshit

  17. jp says:

    man,this is such good news.its been a bad year and this put a smile on my face.great tune and ill see you at the show in november.

  18. Harvey Mee says:

    The devil put MONSTERMAGNET here.

  19. MAGNETtheonlyMELODIC says:

    This band is One of a Kind. Dave’s voice is great and his band mates are awesome musicians.

  20. Julia & Ritchie says:

    Yet another fantastic record from this totally unique and underated band… never a bad record everyone is brilliant. . cant wait to see you all i n Brighton Uk on Monday and October seems a long wait for the new album! Julia
    Rich says;
    maybe, one day, the rest of the rock world will wake up to the best band that has happened in the last 30 years. Thank you all so much, love the new record it’s totally got it!

  21. Ryan says:

    Cosmic! Badass! See you in Big D on December 4!

  22. john says:

    Thanks for a great new adventure tru dreaming and tripping along the higway of sound………John

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