1000mods Sign to Ripple Music; New Album Due in November
One understood Ripple Music has been on something of a kick signing new bands, between Gin Lady, 10,000 Years, Godzillionaire and SoftSun, setting the stage for a busy rest of 2024 and, assumably, an early 2025 that follows suit. Bringing Greek heavy rock forerunners 1000mods, who over a decade ago emerged from their home country with a powerful fanbase and essentially forced the rest of Europe to take the Greek underground seriously, only to set about a regular course of touring and quality, progressive album releases that have continued to deepen the story of who they are as a band, puts that “kick” on a different level. Ripple will handle US label-stuff, while the band’s own imprint, Ouga Booga and the Mighty Oug Recordings holds down European/rest of world operations.
I’m not going to tell you I’ve heard the next 1000mods album. I’m not saying I’ve heard it. What I am saying is that if you caught wind of 2020’s Youth of Dissent (review here), expect a shift in vibe. The upcoming release — which I’m not saying I’ve heard — follows its own intentions as regards atmosphere, mood, heft and songwriting, and it’s definitively 1000mods in its refusal to hinder the progression on display. It’s not Youth of Dissent, and it’s not Super Van Vacation, either. Set apparently for release in November, it brings new elements and new depths to the band’s style, exploring different influences and showcasing a growth that, at least in terms of listening — not that I’ve done that — seems born organically from how the members have grown as people.
Note the trio configuration here. I’m pretty sure the record was still done as a two-guitar four-piece, but my understanding is the band will press on as three at least for the time being. I don’t know if they’re looking to get someone else in or not. Basically I just saw Todd Severin from Ripple posted the below on social media and got excited. I assume there’s more to come in terms of album details and all that, either in the next five minutes or the next two months.
For now:
This one has been kept under lock and key for a long while, now it’s time to open the box. Please welcome 1000mods to the Ripple Family! New album coming this November. Will be joint release with the band’s own Ouga Bouga and the Mighty Oug Recordings Gonna be massive.
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