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[fourstarfizzle]

So, my band is in the process of gearing up to record our debut EP, we're pulling out the stops for it, going to a pro studio and using a pro producer on it (Foel Studios with Russ Russell, both used for the latest Napalm Death album). Anyways, we're getting the artwork for the CD worked on now to get it printed up, etc, as we go on tour basically straight after recording and pressing of the CD's, so we need them ready.

Anyways, I got the "draft" of the cover from the artist, he's from Estonia, found him on deviant art, it's costing us £50 for all the artwork, and this is the quality we're getting:

You could say I'm a little bit chuft, as this is fucking amazing.

Oh yeh, I'll have a demo track from the said EP to have a listen to this week for you all. Imagine Crowbar, Misery Index, Dying Fetus and Exodus starting their own Fight Club, and thats what we sound like

[MalaCloudy Black]

Give us all a discount on the EP, I'll probably snag it if I can. >_>

[Steeb]

That is quite the sexy cover, it has to be said.

[Rashid]

That artwork is badass, and I'm usually a person who judges Movies/CDs/Books by their cover. If I walked into a store, something like that would be stand out to me.

[TMM]

That cover is somesort of awesomeness. If that's a draft, what'll the final one look like I must ask.

[Nerf]

I only listen to bands who's name I can pronounce.

[fourstarfizzle]

That cover is somesort of awesomeness. If that's a draft, what'll the final one look like I must ask.

[Rashid]

Man, for that quality I'd shell out more money to get that person to make a couple more pictures, for to display in your CD jacket.

Also, make sure your booklet contains lyrics.

[Steeb]

I only listen to bands who's name I can pronounce.

[Skummy]

I thought it was pronounced "Mack-a-vell-ee-an". That's how I've always heard it pronounced, anyways.

[fourstarfizzle]

I thought it was pronounced "Mack-a-vell-ee-an". That's how I've always heard it pronounced, anyways.

[ChrisSteeleAteMyHamster]

Mach•i•a•vel•li•an

Pronunciation: (mak"ē-u-vel'ē-un),

—adj.

1. of, like, or befitting Machiavelli.

2. being or acting in accordance with the principles of government analyzed in Machiavelli's The Prince, in which political expediency is placed above morality and the use of craft and deceit to maintain the authority and carry out the policies of a ruler is described.

3. characterized by subtle or unscrupulous cunning, deception, expediency, or dishonesty: He resorted to Machiavellian tactics in order to get ahead.

Pah, hardly the kind of people you'd bring home to meet your mother

[Liam]

Iago from Othello is machiavellian.

Thats about all I know, to be honest >_>

[fourstarfizzle]

Mach•i•a•vel•li•an

Pronunciation: (mak"ē-u-vel'ē-un),

—adj.

1. of, like, or befitting Machiavelli.

2. being or acting in accordance with the principles of government analyzed in Machiavelli's The Prince, in which political expediency is placed above morality and the use of craft and deceit to maintain the authority and carry out the policies of a ruler is described.

3. characterized by subtle or unscrupulous cunning, deception, expediency, or dishonesty: He resorted to Machiavellian tactics in order to get ahead.

Pah, hardly the kind of people you'd bring home to meet your mother

[fourstarfizzle]

Well, after almost a year, we've finally got back into the studio to lay down a demo track or the newer stuff we're working on for the EP getting recorded in April.

It ain't the best quality in the world, but we think we got the best out of the equipment and despite my cold the vocals could have been a lot worse. So yeh, enjoy 'Scraps For the Wolves' and be warned the track doesn't start for 14 seconds as the engineer balls up the mix at the start.

http://www.myspace.com/mcvln

[Nerf]

You're playing The Tavern? I may come & see ya.

[Nerf]

Also, it's cool that you guys know Graeme Brown. He's my mate's brother.

[fourstarfizzle]

Also, it's cool that you guys know Graeme Brown. He's my mate's brother.

[Nerf]

Was he trying to organise you to play The Citadel by any chance? I know he does a lot of bookings for them. If so, do it, because I go to every show religiously.

[fourstarfizzle]

Was he trying to organise you to play The Citadel by any chance? I know he does a lot of bookings for them. If so, do it, because I go to every show religiously.

[Nerf]

let me know anyway. id like to see ya play.

[IAceI]

I know the Brickyard up in Carlisle is always on the look out for bringing in bands from nearby etc and some bigger bands, so maybe we'll see you up here before you make it too big.

We're getting Dopamine in April and Sonic Boom Six in May. We get a good mixture of bands from punk to metal and since you are based in the North West, it's a good place to come, especially if you're travelling to Scotland you can stop off here en route.

[Nerf]

you guys have supported bring me the horizon? urgh. i hate those cunts. still, massive achievement i guess.

[fourstarfizzle]

I know the Brickyard up in Carlisle is always on the look out for bringing in bands from nearby etc and some bigger bands, so maybe we'll see you up here before you make it too big.

We're getting Dopamine in April and Sonic Boom Six in May. We get a good mixture of bands from punk to metal and since you are based in the North West, it's a good place to come, especially if you're travelling to Scotland you can stop off here en route.

[IAceI]

I'll pass you on to the guy who runs it, who happens to be the ICT techy at my school anyways and a cool guy, sometime in the near future. Mind you the March, April and May shows are booked, so it may be a case of you coming back sometime later if he want's you to come.

If you do come, don't expect much, it's a cool venue and you MAY just MAY get some free pizza >_>, but yeah, it's kinda murky and dingy - which is what makes it so cool