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Ape Machine: New Album Darker Seas Available to Preorder

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Underrated road-dogger rockers Ape Machine have a new record coming out Sept. 7 called Darker Seas, and as one might guess, it’s working through some tough times on the part of the band. Ups and downs, at the very least. That’s all detailed below, but when perusing the PR wire info below, consider as well the part that notes the upcoming as the band’s fifth long-player and not only that it was recorded with Poison Idea‘s Steve Hanford, who’s also joined the band, but that it has some elements of sonic progression as well, a bit more of a mind perhaps on arrangement beyond the straightforward riffy fare — nothing wrong with it, particularly given the level of their songcraft — that Ape Machine have thus far proffered. One has to wonder if they’ll keep up their tour-heavy ways supporting this new release, but we’ll find that out eventually I’m sure. Meanwhile, we’re already less than a month out from the album landing, so you know, time’s a crunch.

Here’s info from the PR wire:

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Ape Machine to Release New LP, ‘Darker Seas’, September 7

Portland, OR power rock band, Ape Machine, will release its new LP, Darker Seas, on September 7 via Ripple Music. The group’s fifth and latest album was recorded with punk legend Steve Hanford, producer and former Poison Idea drummer, who has since joined Ape Machine on drums. Darker Seas is described by the band as “heavier and more progressive than previous records but also more structured and cinematic.”

Along with fellow Portland, OR-based heavyweights Red Fang and Danava, the high-powered quartet Ape Machine has been making its modern take on vintage hard rock for the better part of the past decade. Formed by singer Caleb Heinze and guitarist Ian Watts, the group self-released their first album, entitled This House Has Been Condemned, in 2010. The name APE MACHINE is a nod to the days of reel-to-reel magnetic tape audio recording; a fitting moniker as the band plays through vintage tube amplifiers and lays down its songs using exclusively throwback quality studio equipment.

The making of the new album, Darker Seas, saw the band experience death and rebirth in more ways than one. During the making of the record, Caleb and Ian lost a mother and father respectively, and Brian experienced the birth of his first child, a son. The band went nearly bankrupt from relentless touring and untimely vehicle failures, but ultimately developed an unshakable determination and resolve to deliver the message of the music. Musically, Darker Seas reflects the personal struggles of the band and its members but also the patience developed by living through it all.

“Sonically, ‘Darker Seas’ takes on new territory for the band with use of vocal harmonies, melodic guitar harmonies and even some Cello on “Nocturne in D Flat (The Jester),” says Watts. “The songs paint a picture of trial, hardship, pain and optimism all at the same time.”

Track listing:

1. Damned, Their Bones
2. Into The Shredder
3. Piper’s Rats
4. Watch What You Say
5. The Fall
6. Nocturne in D Flat (The Jester)
7. The Contract
8. All Hands Gathered To The Mast, We’re Going Down
9. Bend Your Knee
10. Push It Away
11. A Many Things

Ape Machine features Caleb Heinze (vocals), Ian Watts (guitar), Brian True (bass) and Steve Hanford (drums).

http://apemachine.com/
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www.ripple-music.com

Ape Machine, Live at the Tonic Lounge, May 28, 2018

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One Response to “Ape Machine: New Album Darker Seas Available to Preorder”

  1. THEE SLAYER HIPPY says:

    Thanks for your kind words ?

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