Justin Broadrick’s JESU are set to release a new five-song EP entitled, Why Are We Not Perfect?, on September 9th (pushed back from August 19th) through Hydra Head. Two tracks originally appeared on the vinyl-only 12″ split with ELUVIUM.
Why Are We Not Perfect? track list:
1. “Farewell”
2. “Blind and Faithless”
3. “Why Are We Not Perfect?”
4. “Farewell [...]
The End Records has signed the new project entitled: J2, featuring enigmatic singer/songwriter/performer Jarboe (SWANS) and Justin K. Broadrick, frontman for ambient/progressive noise project JESU (ex-GODFLESH).
J2 is the symbol for current density. The symbol is also short for “Joule†which means: Pronunciation Key: joule (jôôl, joul) The International System unit of electrical, mechanical and thermal [...]
GALLHAMMER is a most unique musical entity consisting of a trio of Japanese girls with only death and hopelessness on their mind. Dressed like crusty, black metal vixens, these unsuspecting ladies serve up an unfiltered blend of only the most primitive, HELLHAMMER-inspired nastiness on their second album, Ill Innocence. GALLHAMMER summons the nihilistic, [...]
JESU have announced yet another release this year in the form of their Lifeline EP. One song features a guest appearance by former SWANS vocalist Jarboe.
The band will embark on a world tour starting in early October in the U.S., which visit Europe and Japan.
Lifeline tracklist”
1. “Lifeline” [5.17]
2. “You Wear Their Masks” [6.18]
3. “Storm [...]
WEEDEATER will be heading out this month in support of their latest album, God Luck and Good Speed. The band will be joined by various bands along the tour.
Tour dates:
10/05/07 Lenny’s Bar - Atlanta, GA w/RWAKE, TOTAL FUCKING DESTRUCTION
10/06/07 The Jinx - Savannah, GA w/ RWAKE, TOTAL FUCKING DESTRUCTION
10/07/07 The Nick - Birmingham, AL
10/08/07 [...]
JESU will finally be joining ISIS on tour beginning this Sunday, March 11th, following some troubles getting the proper paperwork for entering the U.S. JESU mainman Justin K. Broadrick issued the following statement on the matter:
“The impending permits/visas finally cleared for JESU this week; the unforeseen backlog at the U.S embassy in London had somewhat [...]
Goodfellow recording artists, INTRONAUT, have been added to some additional dates on the current ISIS U.S. tour as a replacement for JESU. The band will now continue on the tour until the March 10th show in Richmond, VA. All shows are listed below.
INTRONAUT w/ ISIS
Mar 02 Baton Rouge, LA @ Spanish Moon
Mar 03 [...]
Miami, Florida’s TORCHE are geared up for a busy year, with several new releases planned, heavy time on the road and the recording of their sophomore album. First and foremost, TORCHE will join ISIS and JESU for a February/March tour spanning most of the south-east and east coast. (see below for dates)
A special re-mixed [...]
As previously reported, JESU have canceled their CD release show and now have been forced to skip out on initial participation on their upcoming tour with ISIS. The band issued the following status on their tour on their official MySpace page:
“We are sorry to report that JESU are still stuck in England and will [...]
According to INTRONAUT, JESU’s CD release show at Spaceland in Silverlake, CA (originally scheduled for 2/20/07) has been canceled due to customs issues. No word yet on whether or not the rest of the tour (with ISIS) has been affected.
INTRONAUT, who’s drummer Danny Walker is supposed to fill in on drums for JESU for [...]
Conqueror, JESU’s forthcoming new album, has been posted in it’s entirety for previewing at this new website: http://www.jesuconqueror.com/. The album comes out on February 20th in the U.S.
The band will also be kicking off on a North American tour on the same day Conqueror drops. The first show will be an exclusive CD [...]
Justin Broadrick has already made his mark with the now-defunct GODFLESH, but the man certainly isn’t resting on his laurels. He’s churned out some refreshing sonics with JESU’s self-titled debut and last year’s great Silver EP. New album Conqueror follows JESU’s brand of thick and heavy GODFLESH-tinged dirge. Songs are long [...]
