The first new songs of 2009 from Knott & company have hit the nets on MySpace – covers of three Beatles songs. These songs were originally performed by Michael at Rick’s wedding in 2007. They decided to record them “with the goal of intertwining Michael’s musical style with Rick’s musical style, while still attempting to maintain the integrity of the original Beatles songs.”
See this link: http://www.myspace.com/michaelgerardknott
There aren’t very many official updates to report yet, but a few unofficial tidbits. A member of the Knott FaceBook page (you should join it if you haven’t) asked Mike about the L.S.U. album and reported that he said it was being mixed. Also, inside sources report that the songs for the new Lifesavors album are picked and may start recording soon.
Writ on Water will be releasing their new eps on November 25th. Ancestral Echo and Wunderzeit! will both be released on one CD, along with two songs from A Wingless King that were remixed are by Travelogue.
Band link: http://www.writonwater.com
As reported in Down the Line magazine, Michael Knott is up to a lot of stuff now, and this site will updated with all of this news as soon as I can. Some highlights: Brian Doidge is going to be on the upcoming L.S.U. album, Losing Angel is not happening anymore, Even Star is coming soon, and the Lifesavors new album looks like it is gaining steam. Wow. Much more to be heard – read the magazine for details!
See this link: http://www.michaelknott.com
As reported in Down The Line Magazine, the new Windy Lyre album, Overflow, is available from her MySpace page. Michael Knott and Rick McDonough played many instruments, produced, and mixed this album. Ordering instructions are on the MySpace page.
See this link: http://www.myspace.com/windylyre
Hidden From Blackout now has a title for their upcoming album: Break Ups and Fur Coats. The Hidden From Blackout website also has content now. HFB is the main project of
Rick McDonough of Struck Last May.
Band link: http://www.hiddenfromblackout.com
L.S.Underground has added 4 new instrumental demos from their upcoming album to their MySpace page. Check’em out while you still can and don’t forget to pre-order your copy of the CD. Pre-order sale ends October 15th.
See this link: http://www.myspace.com/lsunderground
The Struck Last May MySpace blog announced that the 2nd album is still in the works, but will be pushed back a bit so that Michael and Rick can focus on current projects first. The 2nd SLM album should be out by early 2009.
See this link: http://www.myspace.com/strucklastmay
An official press release has been circulating about the new album: “Michael Knott has recorded a new L.S. Underground record with Josh Lory, Jim Chaffin from the Crucified, Matt Biggers, Daniel Sonner, Rick McDonough and others. It has been in Michael’s heart and mind to create an album that would bring awareness to the overwhelming difficulties that U.S. and allied troops encounter upon returning home from combat, especially Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD. PTSD, the leading cause for homelessness as well as alcohol and drug abuse among veterans, is a psychological, as well as neurological disorder, and one that must be dealt with in order for the soldiers to get the treatment that they need, and deserve. This is a heavy subject matter that needs to be addressed and brought to the surface as an honor to those who have served their country. A weighty subject that is pulled to the front line by the heaviest L.S. Underground album to date. Michael feels this is the most important record he has done since “This Is the Healing”. Michael is offering a pre-sale order until October 15 for those who would like to financially help finish and manufacture this album. For $12.00 you will immediately receive a photocopy of a few songs from his lyric book, signed and numbered (in pencil and pen), You will then receive the finished product following completion (around late October to early November). Recommended purchase is one to ten albums. Please pay via paypal to gerardartwork@yahoo.com.”
See this link: http://www.myspace.com/lsunderground
Joshua from L.S.Underground sent in a note that Andrew Verdecchio from Five Iron Frenzy will be playing drums on the new Lifesavers album. Andrew and Joshua also had a band together when they both lived in Denver.
See this link: http://www.myspace.com/lsunderground