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ORCHID – Announce „The Mouths Of Madness“ Album Details & Tour Dates

12 Tuesday Feb 2013

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Abraxsis, Albatross, Black Sabbath, Capricorn, Carter Kennedy, Demon’s Eyes, Keith Nickel, Mark Thomas Baker, Orchid, Pentagram, Rock Hard Festival, Santana, The Mouths Of Madness, Theo Mindell, Thin Lizzy, Witchcraft, Wizard Of War

San Francisco-based doom rockers ORCHID have set April 26, 2013 as the release date for the band’s highly anticipated new album, „The Mouths Of Madness“.

Find the stunning cover art for „The Mouths Of Madness“, done by singer & tattoo artist extraordinaire, Theo Mindell, and the albums tracklist below.

Orchid - The Mouths Of Madness

Mindell comments on the cover: “I wanted the cover of the album to be really classic and strong, like one of the records from my childhood where when you’d see the colors and shapes on it from across the room, you’d immediately recognize it. A classic “icon” …so it’s very simple really. But then I did a really elaborate painting for the inside that is totally ornate…I wanted people to open this kind of sparse, plain thing and be drawn into another world that kind of visually told the story of some of the emotions of the record. Kind of like peeling a weird fruit open…the inner painting was really inspired by some of the Latino psychedelic murals that were done around San Francisco in the late 60’s-early 70’s….like the cover of Abraxsis by Santana which is a record I grew up on and always loved. So, it’s the “Orchid version” of those murals.”

Guitarist Mark Thomas Baker on the extensive production process: „Most of the tracks on „Mouths of Madness“ were cut in early June 2012. We were pretty fresh off of our European tour and full of confidence. The basics done at that time were the best recording experience that we’ve had so far. Everybody got along great and did great work. We did this album with a completely different guitar sound than „Capricorn“. I think it sounds much heavier in that regard. We take a lot of time to get things right. I hope people enjoy it and let it sink in. I think it’s miles above our past efforts.“

Mastering engineer Richard Whittaker, who also took care of the latest BLACK SABBATH and THIN LIZZY rereleases/analogue transfers, comments: „I’ve been a huge fan of ORCHID since I first heard their debut EP back in 2009, and they’ve certainly come a long way since then. So, as you can imagine, to be asked to work with ORCHID on their records was an honour and a pleasure, they’re a great bunch of guys and a stellar band to be involved with. „The Mouths Of Madness“ is such a well crafted and awe inspiring album. Sonically, its 1974 meets 2013 which, for me, takes the SABBATH/PENTAGRAM vibe to whole new level.“

As an appetizer and collector’s item, ORCHID will also release the 10“ vinyl EP, „Wizard Of War“, on February 22, 2013, containing a brand new track, as well as „Demon’s Eyes“, a song that previously only had been released on an underground Halloween compilation as well as the extensive „Albatross“, from the band’s stunning debut, „Capricorn“.

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Tourdates WITCHCRAFT & ORCHID:

26.04. D Lichtenfels – Paunchy Cats
27.04. D Berlin – Desertfest
28.04. PL Warschau – tbc
29.04. PL Kraków – Lizard King
30.04. A Wien – Szene
01.05. D Darmstadt – Steinbruch Theater
02.05. D München – Backstage Halle
03.05. D Siegen – Vortex
04.05. F Paris – Trabendo
06.05. NL Tilburg – O13
07.05. CH Aarau – Kiff
09.05. E Barcelona – Razzmatazz 3
10.05. E Madrid – El Sol
11.05. E San Sebastian – C.C. Intxaurrondo
12.05. F Toulouse – Le Saint des Sains
13.05. I Milano – Lo Fi Club
14.05. I Rome – Traffic Live Club
15.05. I Bologna – Freak Out Club
16.05. A Dornbirn – Schlachthaus
17.05. D Stuttgart – Universum
18.05. D Hamburg – Markthalle
19.05. D Gelsenkirchen – Rock Hard Festival (ORCHID only)

ORCHID – Capricorn

25 Friday Nov 2011

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Albatross, Black Sabbath, Capricorn, Carter Kennedy, Doom Dealer, Down Into The Earth, Keith Nickel, Mark Thomas Baker, Orchid, Ozzy Osbourne, Psychedelic, San Francisco, Scott McKenzie, The Church Within Records, Theo Mindel, Through The Devil's Doorway

An apparition of a young Ozzy Osbourne, psychedelic music swells in the background, heads are banging – suddenly you wake up and realise the 70s are over BUT still it was no dream.

It is ORCHID.

This foursome creative collective delivers about everything retro&occult, yet manages a very unique outcome. Cleary much of their recognition are the vocals of Theo Mindell, the ever charming centre of attention. Still none of the other three members – Mark Thomas Baker (Guitar), Keith Nickel (Bass) and Carter Kennedy (Drums) – has to hide behind him.

On stage and in the studio this band works in unison unlike a huge part of those who try to get a piece of the retro pie. The bands’ first full-length album “Capricorn” has a more yearningly touch to it, compared to the 2009 EP “Through The Devil’s Doorway” which has a quite forwarding momentum. If this development is “right”, one might figure out him – or herself. As for me, the atmosphere is just right. With all tracks together making a duration of almost an hour, you have to slow down every once in a while. The first fuzzy “half” is an invitation to all headbangers, then it all goes “Down Into The Earth” and in the end the “Albatross” slowy disappears.

The best approach is always to regard the work as a whole and as a result of a certain span: The songs on “Capricorn” are like the memory of a summer and I can picture Scott McKenzie handing out flowers to the people passing by. Considering ORCHID‘s origins it all makes sense and if you can: Grab yourself a tambourine, take the next ride to San Francisco and go with the flow, but beware: This music is highly addictive!

I could not pick one song to name as the ONE hit, cause all nine tracks are special and altogether they make the album complete. But I guess the titletrack “Capricorn” is most memorable.

ORCHID currently are recording their follow-up album, due for release in early 2012.

And as for some trivia: Vocalist Theo works as a (tattoo-)artist and also made the cover artwork for “Capricorn”.

Tracklist:

1. Eyes Behind The Wall

2. Capricorn

3. Black Funeral

4. Masters Of It All

5. Down Into The Earth

6. He Who Walks Alone

7. Cosmonaut Of Three

8. Electric Father

9. Albatross

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