"The weight of our weakness, is dragging us down..."

As I write this, I'm currently listening to the mixed 10" for DEADHEAD. This record is sinister, and is heavier than I could have imagined. It's been fun working with all of those dudes and Alex at Earth Capital. I can't wait to get this released and out into your hands. It's too good NOT to have. I am just so damn stoked!

Also, CALCULATOR test-presses shipped today. Thank you for your patience in this. It's been a slow-as-molasses process, but it'll definitely be worth it. 250 black swirl (pre order and tour) and 250 black, poster, lyric booklet, and Ramez, Calc's guitarist, is slangin' CDs of the record. You can find the download for the 12" on their myspace, but if you like it, please buy it so I can continue to do my thing here.

And BENOIT has finished recording everything for their 7". No particular release date on that, but that too sounds brutal and unforgiving. I'll post updates as I get them. This is another record I'm itching to release.

And if you are considering anything recording, mixing, or mastering related, go through Alex Estrada of Earth Capital Studios. He works quickly, with unbeatable pricing, and is one cool vegan dude.

And in the mean time, don't miss this:

SATURDAY FEB. 27TH BENOIT w/ Graf Orlock.

I'll throw some new DH traxxx up on the Melotov Myspace within in the next few days, so keep checking that.

-Mel

For Streamin' Fiends & Honest Friends

The good folks over at Hellfish are carrying the CAT/BK 12" split, so be sure to head on over and pick up a copy! Hellfish Family

And for those who couldn't care less about a nice looking, better sounding, vinyl record, Melotov is currently setting up a Bandcamp with download codes for the Cathedrals/Bleeding Kansas split and future vinyl releases.

Either way, please help me to continue to help bands and check out those sites today!

Or you could always "buy direct" courtesy of our e-store.

And for less propaganda and more useless bullshit, there is a Melotov Records Twitter. Hate on it!

Bringing in 2010 Proper-like

Off the bat, here's what we have to look forward to for the top of 2010:

MLTVR005 - Calculator 12" 100 pre-order black/cream swirl, 400 black vinyl

Pre-order here: http://olhardevidrorecords.bigcartel.com

MLTVR006 - Deadhead 10"

MLTVR007 - Benoit 7"

Also due in 2010:

MLTVR002 - Homesick Abortions CD

MLTVR008 - Touche Amore/Olin & the Moon split

And in even better news for 2009... CATHEDRALS/BLEEDING KANSAS split finally arrived!

Check it out and pick up a copy, now & HERE

CALCULATOR - These Roots Grow Deep Pre-Orders

I have to say that Calculator has been one of the most fun bands to work with. They are dedicated dudes who just love making music and doing what they're doing. Definitely fun, and I'd definitely work with them for future releases.

That being said, pre-order their 12" discography + exclusive unreleased tracks here:

http://olhardevidrorecords.bigcartel.com

And check out the venue that these dudes help run, Hyde Park Half. There will be a ton of shows coming up at this place, so keep your ears peeled and your eyes wide.

Also, we like having our music incredibly accessible (even at the risk of streaming and downloading), but if you like it, you'll buy it. So please continue to support these bands and Melotov Records. Help us help bands.

Listen to us here:

http://last.fm/label/Melotov+Records

CAT/BK here INCREDIBLY soon!

Nov. 7th and Nov. 12th Shit is GOING DOWN

The Cobalt is going to hate us, but with good reason.

CALCULATOR, DEADHEAD, BENOIT, SHOWS, & MORE

Just saw the artwork for Calculator's 12" due at the end of December. The artwork was done by Juan of Comadre and also comes with a poster (because all you supporters deserve a lil' treat every now and then). Good stuff, it looks as good as it sounds, so I'm extra-stoked on this! Here's a teaser:

Deadhead will be hitting the studio when everyone is back from the Touche Amore tour, which ends Dec. 5th. If you get a chance to see them in your town, go do it. TA live is definitely an experience. Also, DH will be joining forces with another Melotov favorite, Cathedrals, for a split released on Mayfly Records. That shit'll be epiccccckkkkkxx​xx so be sure to pick it up!

Benoit, an up-coming band from Orange County has their demo out for download, but keep an ear out for a 12" (or possibly 7") released in early 2010 recorded at God City Studios by Kurt Ballou of Converge. They blow minds live, so download the demo and catch a show.

Thanks for hanging tight on the CAT/BK split. We've had some "technical difficulties" and it's taking (way) longer than expected to get them vinyls out of the plant. Same with Homesick Abortions, so thanks for being patient!!!

Catch some shows, there's gonna be a ton this weekend. And speaking of, we need two bands for NOVEMBER 12th @ THE COBALT CAFE w/ Tragic Ends, The Kingsford Run, Tidemouth (and possibly) Fed Up and Benoit. If you're interested, please contact Tidemouth at their myspace or on the Melotov Records myspace. It'll be a fun time, and we can always just party afterwards. No big. Handle it.

Also, please keep the demos a-comin'! Just got a few good ones in and love listening to them while driving (something I do too much of). You don't have to send a press kit, but get a CD or vinyl out our way. Physical copies will always trump mp3s.

In the name of all that is independent,

Mel(otov)

Shows, Shows, Shows

I'm not going to beat around the bush, but there are a ton of fucking awesome shows coming up.

10/22 - Funerals, Rivers, The Kingsford Run, Tidemouth, Litany for the Whale
11/07 - Onewordsolution, Narcoleptic Youth, CI
11/12 - Tidemouth, Tragic Ends, The Kingsford Run, & more TBA
11/15 - All Leather
11/19 - Converge, Mastodon


Check the flyers on all the myspace pages for the bands above. You can find them here:
http://myspace.com/melotovrecords

And go listen to Dangers' new tunes. Fucking good.
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I'm out!