So my friend from highschool makes this band, right? Calls it Facecage, gets some musicians together, starts playing shows. This was about 4-5 years ago. They become more and more popular till they're playing all over the midwest. Still, that huge label overlooks them again and again. Then one day, this NOBODY (;) ) named Corey comes along and says, "Hey, I'm tired of good midwest bands getting passed over for some know-nothing hacks who are conveniently located in LA." So what do they do? They make thier own record label!!! Turns out this Corey guy is pretty popular, cuz he's in some bands called Slipknot and Stone Sour or something, and he has enough capital to help start what he calls "a midwest revolution in music". Last week I Googled Facecage and came up with about 1000 hits. Tonight.... Well, see for yourself.
-B
ANNOUNCEMENT- Facecage and Corey Taylor create midwest LABEL
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ANNOUNCEMENT- Facecage and Corey Taylor create midwest LABEL
"Fortunate circumstances do not equate to high ideals."
"Mostly muffins sir."- My answer in response to the question posed by the officer, "Son, do you have anything on you I should know about?"
His response: "Holy $&!^. He's not kidding! Look at all these muffins!"
"Mostly muffins sir."- My answer in response to the question posed by the officer, "Son, do you have anything on you I should know about?"
His response: "Holy $&!^. He's not kidding! Look at all these muffins!"
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CovenantJr
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Awesome! The new cd, Facecage III will be on sale July 15th!!! Check it out!!!
"Fortunate circumstances do not equate to high ideals."
"Mostly muffins sir."- My answer in response to the question posed by the officer, "Son, do you have anything on you I should know about?"
His response: "Holy $&!^. He's not kidding! Look at all these muffins!"
"Mostly muffins sir."- My answer in response to the question posed by the officer, "Son, do you have anything on you I should know about?"
His response: "Holy $&!^. He's not kidding! Look at all these muffins!"
An article on the subject, mostly from Corey Taylor's perspective...
WARNING!!! Inflammatory language follows!!!
FACECAGE and SLIPKNOT’S COREY TAYLOR announce new Midwestern - U.S.
based record label.
SLIPKNOT/STONE SOUR frontman COREY TAYLOR and Iowa based metal act FACECAGE have joined forces to found Midwestern based GREAT BIG MOUTH
RECORDS. The label has just released two tracks
('The Weakness Inside You' and 'The Beautiful Tragedy') from FACECAGE's upcoming release 'FACECAGE III', produced by Taylor.
FACECAGE is an Iowa based metal band. Formed in 2001, and has grown into a powerhouse live act and an independent ‘D.I.Y’ success story.
Taylor describes the band as “The heaviness of SEPULTURA, the groove of (BLACK) SABBATH, the dark melodies of the Midwest and the drive of one hundred bands from either coast.” Said Taylor of the band, “I’ve seen them work very hard, go through various changes, pay their dues and become a great band over the years. I’m very proud of them. Success doesn’t come without sweat.”
Last summer, Taylor was approached by longtime friend and collaborator, DENNY HARVEY, about the possibility of Taylor producing the next album. Harvey, and his (515) MANAGEMENT GROUP have managed the band for the
last two years.
Said Harvey: “Corey has been a friend and confidant to FACECAGE for some time and he was ecstatic to be a part of this. He has watched FACECAGE go from playing clubs and paying their dues to becoming a Midwestern success story. This is really the next step for the band and
a chance for them to work together, something Corey has been interested in for awhile now.”
Recorded in Taylor’s hometown of Des Moines, Iowa, though-out the Fall and Winter of 2005, 'FACECAGE III' marks the evolution of the band and the growth of their songwriting.
When asked about the final results, Taylor commented: ” I think it’s the perfect result of a tremendous band’s evolution from being in the basement with dreams to expanding, learning and honing their craft as an organic musical entity. In layman’s terms, they kick ass like never
before on this album.”
Taylor adds, “There are so many great moments on this album that it’s hard to pick out a single track. 'Weakness Inside You' has that epic feeling from top to bottom, 'Drill Bits' makes you want to drive your car into a fucking wall, and let’s not even DISCUSS what 'Nothing But Contempt' makes me want to do!”
In an unusual arrangement for the music industry, Corey and FACECAGE are partnering in an independent, grass roots label with a focus on Midwestern music and artist development.
When asked why he and the band decided to release the album via GREAT BIG MOUTH, and base the label in the Midwest, Taylor replies: “Because it’s FROM the Midwest. It was born here, it grew here, it has thrived
here, the fans have carried it here and it has spread from here. Nobody in the so called ‘industry’ had the fuckin’ balls to do it, so it’s going to take someone with Midwestern balls to release it.”
Taylor added, “If I’ve learned anything, it’s that the industry has to be led by the fucking hand to what kind of music people want. And, that’s what we’re trying to do.”
(515) Management’s Harvey agrees, “There has been a movement throughout the Midwestern United States that has been all but ignored by the mainstream music industry. Thriving music scene’s like Minneapolis, Omaha, Kansas City, Chicago...the list goes on and on. In Iowa alone
there are at least a dozen talented, amazing bands that can’t get the time of day from the mainstream labels. It’s wrong, it’s short sighted, and we are going to change it.”
Harvey outlines the business model as: “Grass roots yet high tech. We are going to combine the D.I.Y ethics of the older independent labels with the new technology available to us today. Eventually, we hope to make a big enough dent to secure major distribution. Until then, we
will focus on internet sales and independent promotion.”
Harvey continues,”You are talking to the guys that flyered telephone poles at 3am for Slipknot and hung bedsheets from highway overpasses to promote Stone Sour, all while people told us we were crazy. Corey now
has a Grammy to show for it. We didn’t invent D.I.Y. but we sure did master it. In the end, I really do believe we will have the last laugh.”
Summing up The sentiment, Taylor offers a blunt description of where the band is headed in the coming year, “Anywhere they want. Not anywhere they NEED, any fucking where they want. The sky’s the limit, the time
is now and god help anyone who gets in their fucking way.” Taylor adds, “July 15th – write it down. The day the Midwest took over again.”
'FACECAGE III' will be available via GBM Records Saturday, July 15th.
WARNING!!! Inflammatory language follows!!!
FACECAGE and SLIPKNOT’S COREY TAYLOR announce new Midwestern - U.S.
based record label.
SLIPKNOT/STONE SOUR frontman COREY TAYLOR and Iowa based metal act FACECAGE have joined forces to found Midwestern based GREAT BIG MOUTH
RECORDS. The label has just released two tracks
('The Weakness Inside You' and 'The Beautiful Tragedy') from FACECAGE's upcoming release 'FACECAGE III', produced by Taylor.
FACECAGE is an Iowa based metal band. Formed in 2001, and has grown into a powerhouse live act and an independent ‘D.I.Y’ success story.
Taylor describes the band as “The heaviness of SEPULTURA, the groove of (BLACK) SABBATH, the dark melodies of the Midwest and the drive of one hundred bands from either coast.” Said Taylor of the band, “I’ve seen them work very hard, go through various changes, pay their dues and become a great band over the years. I’m very proud of them. Success doesn’t come without sweat.”
Last summer, Taylor was approached by longtime friend and collaborator, DENNY HARVEY, about the possibility of Taylor producing the next album. Harvey, and his (515) MANAGEMENT GROUP have managed the band for the
last two years.
Said Harvey: “Corey has been a friend and confidant to FACECAGE for some time and he was ecstatic to be a part of this. He has watched FACECAGE go from playing clubs and paying their dues to becoming a Midwestern success story. This is really the next step for the band and
a chance for them to work together, something Corey has been interested in for awhile now.”
Recorded in Taylor’s hometown of Des Moines, Iowa, though-out the Fall and Winter of 2005, 'FACECAGE III' marks the evolution of the band and the growth of their songwriting.
When asked about the final results, Taylor commented: ” I think it’s the perfect result of a tremendous band’s evolution from being in the basement with dreams to expanding, learning and honing their craft as an organic musical entity. In layman’s terms, they kick ass like never
before on this album.”
Taylor adds, “There are so many great moments on this album that it’s hard to pick out a single track. 'Weakness Inside You' has that epic feeling from top to bottom, 'Drill Bits' makes you want to drive your car into a fucking wall, and let’s not even DISCUSS what 'Nothing But Contempt' makes me want to do!”
In an unusual arrangement for the music industry, Corey and FACECAGE are partnering in an independent, grass roots label with a focus on Midwestern music and artist development.
When asked why he and the band decided to release the album via GREAT BIG MOUTH, and base the label in the Midwest, Taylor replies: “Because it’s FROM the Midwest. It was born here, it grew here, it has thrived
here, the fans have carried it here and it has spread from here. Nobody in the so called ‘industry’ had the fuckin’ balls to do it, so it’s going to take someone with Midwestern balls to release it.”
Taylor added, “If I’ve learned anything, it’s that the industry has to be led by the fucking hand to what kind of music people want. And, that’s what we’re trying to do.”
(515) Management’s Harvey agrees, “There has been a movement throughout the Midwestern United States that has been all but ignored by the mainstream music industry. Thriving music scene’s like Minneapolis, Omaha, Kansas City, Chicago...the list goes on and on. In Iowa alone
there are at least a dozen talented, amazing bands that can’t get the time of day from the mainstream labels. It’s wrong, it’s short sighted, and we are going to change it.”
Harvey outlines the business model as: “Grass roots yet high tech. We are going to combine the D.I.Y ethics of the older independent labels with the new technology available to us today. Eventually, we hope to make a big enough dent to secure major distribution. Until then, we
will focus on internet sales and independent promotion.”
Harvey continues,”You are talking to the guys that flyered telephone poles at 3am for Slipknot and hung bedsheets from highway overpasses to promote Stone Sour, all while people told us we were crazy. Corey now
has a Grammy to show for it. We didn’t invent D.I.Y. but we sure did master it. In the end, I really do believe we will have the last laugh.”
Summing up The sentiment, Taylor offers a blunt description of where the band is headed in the coming year, “Anywhere they want. Not anywhere they NEED, any fucking where they want. The sky’s the limit, the time
is now and god help anyone who gets in their fucking way.” Taylor adds, “July 15th – write it down. The day the Midwest took over again.”
'FACECAGE III' will be available via GBM Records Saturday, July 15th.
"Fortunate circumstances do not equate to high ideals."
"Mostly muffins sir."- My answer in response to the question posed by the officer, "Son, do you have anything on you I should know about?"
His response: "Holy $&!^. He's not kidding! Look at all these muffins!"
"Mostly muffins sir."- My answer in response to the question posed by the officer, "Son, do you have anything on you I should know about?"
His response: "Holy $&!^. He's not kidding! Look at all these muffins!"
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I hope I see them at Nickstock someday.....do they do big weekend event stuff with multiple bands? I just saw Brand New Sin (from Syracuse, NY 
) last weekend, along w/39 others, and they blew the place apart!
www.nikstock.com/
) last weekend, along w/39 others, and they blew the place apart!www.nikstock.com/
Indeed they do Esmer. Every Facecage show includes at least 2 or more opening bands. Within the next six months to a year you can expect them in your neck of the woods. Another band to watch out for is Mindrite, which is most likely the next band to be signed to GBM Records. They started out practicing in Fred's and Nyberg's (of Facecage) basement, about a year or two ago, and are already a big hit in the midwest underground. They will be playing the July 15th show in Des Moines, IA at the Val-Air Ballroom. Definitely worth the trip.
Hope to see any of you there!
-B
Hope to see any of you there!
-B
"Fortunate circumstances do not equate to high ideals."
"Mostly muffins sir."- My answer in response to the question posed by the officer, "Son, do you have anything on you I should know about?"
His response: "Holy $&!^. He's not kidding! Look at all these muffins!"
"Mostly muffins sir."- My answer in response to the question posed by the officer, "Son, do you have anything on you I should know about?"
His response: "Holy $&!^. He's not kidding! Look at all these muffins!"
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CovenantJr
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What... a... show. Mindrite was certainly the highlight of the night, with a belting of crooning lyrics and bad-ass guitar and drums, but Facecage definitely rocked as well. If you like hard rock/ heavy metal, do yourself a favor and check these two out. You can find them easily on myspace or at thier individual websites. WWW.Facecage.net or Mindrite.com. Check em out!!! Oh, and buy stuff too, lol.
"Fortunate circumstances do not equate to high ideals."
"Mostly muffins sir."- My answer in response to the question posed by the officer, "Son, do you have anything on you I should know about?"
His response: "Holy $&!^. He's not kidding! Look at all these muffins!"
"Mostly muffins sir."- My answer in response to the question posed by the officer, "Son, do you have anything on you I should know about?"
His response: "Holy $&!^. He's not kidding! Look at all these muffins!"