Alec Empire is back on home turf. Five years since the release of Futurist it’s all change at the Empire camp. Out goes Digital Hardcore and all the Atari baggage, in comes Eat Your Heart Out and a smart new sound and style. The image may have changed but the aggression and political savvy are still there…they’re just presented in a different way. Think AND dance. That’s the message here. Already causing a stir from the States to Japan and everywhere in between, Golden Foretaste is probably Alec’s most controversial album yet, simply because it doesn’t sound like anything he’s ever done before. Can you imagine the Alec Empire of Atari Teenage Riot or Intelligence and Sacrifice working with artists such as Goose, Crystal Castles, Patrick Wolf, Raveonettes…? No? Well, they’re all lined up for collaborations early this year.
Legendary techno venue Tresor plays host to the launch of Alec’s latest LP, the first on his new imprint Eat Your Heart Out. As well as a DJ set from the man himself, EYHO is also pleased to present the New Berlin Dream Team; namely Reznik, Emma Eclectic and Buggy…three of the brightest lights of the Berlin nightlife who’ll all be spinning a choon or two.
The Golden Foretaste of Heaven Record Release Party
17th January 2008
Tresor
From 23h, Entry €8
DJs:
>Alec Empire // Reznik // Emma Eclectic // Buggy
On the subject of record release parties, it’s obvious that our newest offering from EYHO is Alec’s next album, The Golden Foretaste of Heaven. Available throughout Europe from this Friday (18th Jan.) the record is available as CD (jewel case) and double vinyl in
gatefold sleeve courtesy of Cargo Records.
The album has already started to cause a stir within the music community…check out the following quotes from Motor, Miss Kittin, Patrick Wolf and The Raveonettes:
Sune Rose Wagner - The Raveonettes
"...The sound is the future. The glorious minimal soundscapes are haunting and beautiful, a daring step into uncharted territory, a bold move away from what is safe. ...It's intimate, it's dark, it pulsates with a powerful force from beyond imagination. It clearly expresses human emotions from deep within an extraordinary creative soul..."
Bryan Black (Motor/Mute Records)
"Holy fucking ass. Uber sleazy, raw, inspired and innovative as hell. I love it. Hats off. Particularly digging original and club remix of 'On Fire', and 'Bug On My Windshield C.O.C. remix. 10/10!”
Miss Kittin
“It sounds phaaat!“
Patrick Wolf
“ALLLLLLLLLLLEEEEEEEEC send me more tracks.. your album is amazing!”
Tadanobu Asano (Japanese actor//leading character in the movie "Ichi - The Killer")
“I really like your album!!! Awesome! Makes you think there's another album like it, but there isn't and on top of it's very simple. I'm curious how the power is put into it. I gain courage by an album that let's me feel this certain sensitivity.”
Walter Schreifels (Gorilla Biscuits)
“The show was louder than when I saw My Bloody Valentine!!!”
Still available now in ever decreasing numbers is release number two from the record, the On Fire EP which is seriously nearing the end of its limited edition run. Out since mid-December, the EP packs in 10 juicy tracks and remixes from Golden Foretaste, packaged in a cool silver bag with EYHO flyer and button. Stocks are disappearing fast so get yours now!
Order now from The Hellish Vortex Online Store or from Digital Hardcore Recordings/London:
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And if your local record store is proving less than helpful and you’re in doubt as to where to get your hands on these releases then the solution couldn’t be simpler. Our Hellish Vortex store is now online! An army of technical beavers have been working away behind the scenes to bring you all the newest merch from EYHO (some so new it’s STILL not been listed so keep checking back!) plus for all you hardcore fans, this is the definitive location to get back catalogue items from DHR. Some older items may still be
lurking under the couch so if there’s a particular release you’re after but can’t see listed then please get in touch and ask.
You can visit the store here:
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Any enquiries to Gavin at gavin@eat-your-heart-out.com
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People of France beware! The tour dates for Europe have recently changed! Please note that the France shows have not been cancelled, only put back to April. Also, the UK dates/venues have been switched a little. Just so you all know where you can catch Alec this Spring, here is the full, up-to-date tour plan for February 2008:
31.01. N¸rnberg - Hirsch
01.02. Hannover - Musikzentrum
02.02. Dresden – Star Club
03.02. Berlin – Festsaal Kreuzberg
04.02. M¸nchen - Ampere
06.02. Stuttgart – Die Rˆhre
07.02. Darmstadt - Centralstation
08.02. Bochum - Riff
09.02. Kˆln – Underground
10.02. Den Haag (NL) - Bazart
12.02. Bremen - Tower
13.02. Hamburg – ‹bel & Gef‰hrlich
14.02. Kopenhagen (DK) - Stengade 30
15.02. Malmˆ (S) - Debaser
18.02. Rostock – Mau Club
19.02. Warschau - CDQ
21.02. Wien (A) - Flex
22.02. Modena (I) - Vox
23.02. Firence (I) - Aud. Flog
26.02. Basel (CH) - Kaserne
27.02. Bern (CH) - Dachstock @ Reitschule
04.03. Br¸ssel (N) - Botanique/Orangerie
05.03. London (UK) - Dingwalls
06.03. Exeter (UK) - Cavern
07.03. Manchester (UK) - Academy 3
Tickets & Infos: [link] | 01805 - 969 000 444 (14cent/min)
Note: The tour in February is very special as Alec Empire and Nic Endo team up with Robbie Furze (Panic DHH, U.N.K.L.E) who also played with them for the Intelligence And Sacrifice tour! Many venues will only offer a limited ticket sales so get yours now! The band will play a completely new set and will have new light show on board...
We announce the winner for the Titus Christmas Lottery!
All the best to Haimo Neiztke from Parchim! He won an exclusive Alec Empire song (including all rights, so he can do what he wants with it...)!
Germany's Sonic Seducer, France's D-Side and many other mags have long Alec Empire features in their latest issues and many more to come over the next couple of months!
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ALEC EMPIRE INTERVIEW ON HAVOC TV
Alec recently spent some time in Japan meeting the press in support of Golden Foretaste which has been available there since November of last year. An edited version of his interview with Havoc TV is up on Youtube and can be accessed through the EYHO channel at:
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and the direct link to the clip itself is here:
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ALEC EMPIRE MEETS ROBERT
One of Germany’s best known musicians recently met up with one of Austria’s best known actors in what may become one of Arte’s best known editions of "Durch die Nacht mit…"! Both Alec and Robert managed to successfully avoid any Ultravox references during their evening out in Vienna shortly before Christmas to film an episode of the now legendary star meets star programme. If you want to find out all about Alec’s and Robert’s opinions on their work, their lives, music, politics, society and much more then keep your eyes peeled for their edition of the programme. Broadcast date is still TBC but is touted to appear sometime in March. We’ll keep you posted!
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