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News
January
- 2007
Wow..it's been a while! First thing
first, our debut CD is finally done, mixed, mastered and in our
hands. We will be posting songs on here, Itunes, garage band,
and all those snazzy sites within a few days. We will also preview
the artwork for the CD packaging as well. We will ALSO be posting
details about our CD release party as well!
In other news, we just landed some great endorsement
deals. Mark (bassist) is "officially" endorsed by D'Addario
Strings, Planet Waves cables and straps, Coffin Case, Hartke Amps,
and Samson Wireless. You can even see his name on their websites....
Along with Mark landing those great deals. Mike is endorsed by
Samson mics and zoom pedals, Frank is endorsed by Hartke guitar
amps.
As you can tell, Samson digs us. Stay tuned
for more info to be posted very shortly!!!!
June
- 2006
Constricted + Joey Z from Life of Agony
=
Well, he is not in the band, but he will be
mixing our debut full-length album!
I am more than sure you all have been wondering, when the fuck
is this CD coming out because we have been talking about it for
so long! The famous George Marshall of Audio Magick is doing a
kick ass job tracking and co-producing us, and we feel by bringing
in Joey Z's knowledge of metal we can not fail. Joey has an amazing
recording facility in Brooklyn NY. He has studied with some of
the best engineers and producers around and once we are done tracking
at Audio Magick, we will be handing our stuff off to him.
With George and Joey behind us, be prepared for a kick ass CD!!!!!
From George working with bands like Dream Theater and Cheap trick
and Joey touring the world with Life of Agony opening for Metallica,
Black Sabbath, Ozzfest, and the Gigantour to name a few, we feel
that they both can make our debut CD sound sick.
Joey Z has been performing and recording as a professional musician
for the past 16 years. Originating out of the NY underground scene
in 1989, Joey has played guitar for the bands Life of Agony and
Steromud. Together they released a total of 6 major records with
combined sales surpassing the million mark worldwide, three of
which were released under Roadrunner Records and three under Sony
Records. Joey has toured all over America and Europe with bands
like Ozzy Osbourne, Megedeth, KMFDM, Anthrax & Disturbed and
has played shows supporting a list of impressive bands including
Metallica, Pantera, Foo Fighters, Slipknot and more. Joey had
Pro Media training with Terron Darby at Soundtrack Studios in
NYC and over the years has had invaluable experience working with
an amazing resume of producers including Don Gilmore (Linkin Park),
Rick Parashar (Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains), Steve Thompson (Metallica),
Phil Nicolo (Anthrax, Billy Joel), John Travis (Kid Rock, Buckcherry)
& Greg Fidelman (Jet, Slipknot) just to mention a few! By
working closely with these professionals, and learning from their
different methods, he gained insight on how to find the right
sounds while recording and mixing. His unique background as both
a recording artist and engineer has allowed him to explore audio
recording from both sides of the spectrum. During sessions, Joey
makes it a point to keep your vision in the forefront. He has
always been passionate about his work and is always enthusiastic
about trying new ideas in order to get the sound you
are after.
Well, we are excited and we hope you all are as well! Look for
our debut CD to hit stores at the end of the summer!!!!
April
- 2006
We regret to inform you that our full-length CD we were hoping
to release this spring is going to take longer than expected.
Due to the nature of this business, their are certain thinigs
that are out of our hands. However, on a good note, we will be
working with a new producer at a new studio. You might know him,
George Marshall from Audio Magick. Geroge has worked with just
about every band you can think of. From Twisted Sister to Metallica!
Geroge signed on and we just entered pre-production with him.
We promise to deliver all of you a kick ass record! And yes, with
all 5 of us on it! Stay tuned for more info. We will be taking
a little break until the end of April to do pre-pro, and re-record
everything. George is going to be working us like crazy, but is
will be well worth it. Our next show back is with the Misfits
on Sunday, April 23rd at the Crazy Donkey. We hope to see you
all there.
August
- 2005
BREAKING NEWS!!
CONSTRICTED ADDS ANOTHER GUITAR PLAYER & THE DOWNTOWN SHUTS
DOWN!
It is sad to say that our home away from home
has closed down. We were scheduled to play there on October 1st
w/ Overkill and it was also Joe's debut performance with us. We
are sad to see another great club bite the dust. RIP Downtown.
But anywho, you can see us the very next night at the Crazy Donkey
opening up for the re-united Testament. This show will be Joe's
debut with Constricted.
Mark, Mike, Frank & Jim would like to welcome
the new addtion to the Constricted family, guitar extraordinaire,
Joe Cavallaro! Some of you might know him from
his previous band Mindles Sanity! The addatioin of Joe gives Constricted
a WHOLE new dimension in our music! Are you curious to hear how
it sounds? Well, you can come to Joe's debut with Constricted
on October 2nd at the Crazy Donkey w/ Testament!
Wow...what a way to break in the new guy! Joe has been working
hard in learning our tunes! You will not be disapointed w/ our
decision in bringhing him on board and by adding that 2nd guitar!
We have been toying w/ the notion of adding another guitarist
to compliment Frank's amazing playing, and to give Constricted
a new and different dimension in it's music. Joe was an available
player w/ the capabilities to fill the role and he has been a
close friend of Constricted's since the begining, we felt his
playing and his personality would be a perfect fit for Constricted.
Click here or go to the "about"
page to learn all about Joe. We also have a photo shoot set up
w/ our lovely photographer Katie Colleary for brand new band photos!
You all might be asking yourself, "what about Constricted's
debut CD?" well, that is on it's way as well, we have been
mixing with Rob D'Addario and we are planning for a late Winter/early
Spring release. Tons and tons of metal for you all! Ton's more
news to share.....Keep those horns up and keep the head bangin'
a comin' see you on 10/1.....
August
- 2005
First off, the members
Constricted would like to extend
their deepest condolences to all the people that got effected
by Huricane Katrina. If it is not war, it's natural disasters
that are fucking up this country. But America is strong and we
will overcome whatever gets in our way. Also, the US Government
can kiss our asses, they should be ashamed of the lack of "help"
they are giving down there.
George W. Bush is possibly the worst
president this country has ever seen, besides the fact that he
is F*cking up this country, he is not even lending a hand in helping
our friends down in Louisiana! Is Louisiana part of the US? Then
what the F*ck? To much to say, little time to say it! Anyways,
on to the world of Constricted.....
As you may or may not know, Testament had to cancel their show
with us and our friends Remains of the Fallen on 8/28, but have
no fear, there is a make up show on October 2nd at the
Crazy Donkey. Same lineup, + all original members
of Testament. If you came to that show and still have
your ticket stubs, bring those on 10/2 and they will get you in
for free on the October 2nd. Two shows for the price of one! If
you did not attend the show, or do not have a ticket stub, tickets
are still for sale by contacting a member of Constricted, or going
to www.clubloaded.com
We are also playing the night before, October 1st
with the legendary Overkill and once again, our
good friends Remains of the Fallen at The Downtown! Wow, 2 kick
ass metal shows in the same weekend! bring your drinking gloves,
and those metal horns, and be ready to RAWWWKKK.
Constricted is gearing up for a hectic fall and winter. There
is a lot of stuff in the works, tons of shows, our debut full-length
CD, and a surprise that I can not announce yet...To be continued.
May
- 2005
So what's the good
word? It's been about a month since
our last update on this beautiful website? Well, a lot has been
going on in Constricted land, we just added a shit load of shows
to take us halfway through the summer, our debut full-length record
is near complete, and Mark (the bassist) is getting married! Wheeeewww.....
WHAT WHATTTTT WHAT? Could you please repeat that last one? Yes,
Mark is getting married! Mark and and his beautiful grilfriend
(now fiancé) Adrienne are tieing the knot on July 30th
of this summer! But not to worry, Mark, Mike, Frank and Jim will
be going strong and rocking out in a town near you! Stay tuned
for CD release news, more shows, and stories from Marks bachelor
party!! (yahh baby)....
March
- 2005
What's going
fellow constrictednites.....So we took some time off and we are
all finally back in the same state! Mike boarding the mountains
of Alaska, Mark roaming the streets of San Francisco, Jim partying
it up in Jersey, and Frank still causing hell in New York. In
our time off, Frank was busy in the studio with Rob D'Addario
putting some finishing touches on his guitar tracks. It all sounds
KILLER so far and we can't wait to release the CD to the public.
We have some major shows planned for the Spring and Summer, which
we are waiting anxiously to announce! We also have some news band
photos up in the about section of the
site, check them out! Thanks to the beautiful Katie Colleary for
spending another day shooting photos for us, there is NO ONE better
than here! If you are interested in her work check out www.katiecolleary.com
We also want to look back at some of the
bands Constricted got the pleasure of sharing the stage with:
Helloween, The Misfits, Pigmy Love Circus featuring Danny Carey
of Tool, Fozzy featuring WWE superstar Chris Jericho, Anthrax,
Kings X, Joey Belladonna, Silvertide, The Gathering, etc... Plus
all the great bands here on Long Island and the whole NY metro
area. It has been a blast so far and we want to thank all of our
family, friends, and fans for supporting us. We have a ton of
shit in the works and can't wait to unleash it all on you! Stay
metal and keep those horns up!
February
- 2005
Well well well... Another day another venue.
Constricted would like to thank everyone for their support this
month. We have discovered two new real cool places to play. First
Sgt Peppers, awsome size, really good sound and tech. Not to mention
the fact that our fans fricken love us there. We love you too.
ROCK
And now the Donkey, shit what a great
show last night. Some great bands, killer sound and some of the
sickest lighting viewed this side of Constricted. Again graced
by the presence of our undying screaming loons (aka) fans. We
are extremely greatful for all of you and our new friends Pepper
and Donkey. Till next time.
Thursday,
January - 2005
It looks as though 05 is shaping up to
be a great year for us. Already a handful of shows under our belt.
A few greats to remember. Kicking the New Year off with Chris
Jericho and his band FOZZY. Killer turnout and as always the best
sound on the Island at the Downtown. George your our man! FOZZY
we look forward to hanging with you guys again. AWESOME TIMES!!!
Just last weekend at good ole DUKES a
great big thanks to everyone there. We love you guys and will
always play for our hometown fans no matter how drunk or stupid
we meaning me intends on getting. (maybe him too) Looks like we're
moving on. Digging deep setting ourselves in the bunker awaiting
the next stages or our newest recording. Stay tuned for more info.
Thursday,
December 16th - 2004
Well... winter is hear,
it's a brisk 30 degrees out and shit is starting to heat up in
the Constricted camp. First off, let me start off by wishing our
good fried Rick Eberle of The Downtown and his wife congratulations
on the birth of their first new born! That is great news and all
the members of Constricted wish you, your wife and Rick Jr the
best of luck! With that being said, recording of our first full-length
album is going great, we are taking our sweet ass time with it
so it comes out kick-ass, more info on the release of the album
coming soon. And last but certainly not least, we have a few shows
in the works so check out the shows page! Until next time, happy
holidays, happy drinking and the next time you have a shot, have
one for yourself and one for Dimebag!
Monday,
October 4th - 2004
In case you didnt
know CONSTRICTED is currently celebrating their 1 year Anniversary
... YAYYYY!!!
Another Downtown show to notch in the belt. Thank you to all who
showed, great times had by all. We can't wait to unleash what's
behind door number 1, our upcoming CD. As previously mentioned
the drum tracks are down and sound sick. prepare yourselves more
updates coming soon.
Wednesday, September 29th - 2004
Well the old saying
is "better late than never" with that being said, here
is a short little review from our 3-song demo from the man they
call Mike from the SOS army! Mike you rule! Here goes:
CONSTRICTED
RELEASE
SELF-RELEASED
Rising from the ashes of Long Island stalwarts Gutter Poet and
Kindread, Constricted is a quartet whose three-song release displays
a raw, gut-wrenching heaviness fleshed out by some meaty vocals
that fall somewhere between Godsmack and Shadows Fall. With all
guns blazing, tracks like "Smothered" contain that kind
of grinding grooves that sets off all those evil feelings in your
brain. For a heavy music fix long on rocking riffs and machine-like
rhythms, allow Constricted the chance to kick your ass. www.constricted.net
-Mike SOS
Check your local Long Island
papers for this review! In other news, recording is going great,
were doing some editing before we lay down the bass tracks. Stay
tuned for more news on recording and the rest of the craziness
in the land of Constricted.
HAPPY DRINKING...........
Thursday,
September 16th - 2004
Recording of the
first full length Constricted CD is under way! The drums are done,
next up the bass. We have been documenting the process of us in
the studio, so stay tuned for pictures, and maybe some video?
Hey you never know! Just a quick reminder that will be playing
with Kings X on October 3rd, that will be our first show back.
We will be testing out some new material that will be on the CD.
However, we will still be taking it easy with the shows during
the process of recording. When the CD is done and out, then we
will hit the scene like 900 jack hammers! We are hoping the CD
will be done and ready to go by January of 2005. We have some
big plans for the CD. Rob D'Addario (our producer) is working
hard to make this record sound sick, so a big thanks goes out
to him as we continue being pains in the ass's to him. Till next
time, stay drunk and metal.........
Saturday,
August 28th - 2004
Constricted is making some noise out in sunny California! Check
out a review we got from the L.A. Times :
"Constricted doesn’t
know it because they’re too young to remember but they’ve
hit on a combination of styles that oddly enough works. The
first element is not so hard to figure: Metallica---Who isn’t
inspired by them at some level even if you’re not into them. The
other flavor is a bit harder to explain. The guitar player
goes off on nice little intros that bring to mind Sam Andrew and
James Gurley of Big Brother and the Holding Company. For
you youngsters who don’t know whom I’m talking about,
Big Brother was extremely cool and not just because Janis Joplin
was the singer. I’m looking forward to watching Constricted
develop ‘cause in a world of a gazillion bands that are
trying to sound like either Tool or Pantera, it’s nice to
see someone going behind door number three. Rock on."
Peter Fletcher
L.A. Weekly
Well that was pretty cool and un-expected!
Thank's to Peter, you rule! Until next time! Stay drunk and metal!
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