roboticempire Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 St. Louis quartet TILTS and Robotic Empire have joined forces for a second Kickstarter campaign, appropriately to launch TILTS’ sophomore album, Cuatro Hombres: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/roboticempire/tilts-second-album-release-on-vinyl-digital-and-wa Like the previous collaboration two year ago, the band and label are creating an engaging album pre-order via Kickstarter, with “pledge rewards” ranging from simple (digital download, vinyl LP, t-shirt) to more involved (custom test press LP, live performance + delicious meal provided by the band in your town). An accompanying video has been unveiled including new music from the album and foolish footage of the band in the studio: Self-recorded by TILTS drummer Ken McCray in their own “Marmadook” home studios, the 10-track album is once again with Ian Whalen (RAH BRAHS, TOMBS, LAMB OF GOD) at his Richmond, Virginia studio for mixing. James Plotkin is also on deck again for mastering duties, with Tom Huck returning with detailed woodcut cover art. Although most of the elements are in place, the band and label are asking fans to pledge so the mix/master can get wrapped up, and the album put into production in time for TILTS’ summer tour in late June/early July. Several exclusive items are available only via this Kickstarter campaign, including the hand-made DILTS release, a collection of rare demos, studio alternates, rehearsal demos and other off-the-cuff musical meanderings. The Kickstarter campaign is also the first place to hear the (rough mix/unmastered) NEW song off the album, “Tiltanium Falcon”: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/roboticempire/tilts-second-album-release-on-vinyl-digital-and-wa Along with McCray on drums, TILTS is comprised of guitarist Andy White, bassist Shawn Hart and guitarist/vocalist Andrew Elstner, who's also a member of the active heavy outfit TORCHE. Elstner had the following to say: "We couldn't be more excited for this record. It's been an unbelievably crazy couple of years since the last release and the forces of darkness can get pretty intense, so it's great to get back to having a blast and doing what we love. These songs rule, my bandmates rule and having a good time all the time still rules." Robotic Empire label owner Andy Low also comments: “The first Kickstarter campaing we ran with these guys two years ago was a lot of fun. Despite a somewhat taboo nature in the vinyl/production/label world, Kickstarter can actually be used in a cool way for creating a more elaborate pre-order process. We hope to involve pledgers by having polls for voting on some production elements of the release, and the “custom test press” pledge reward was a big hit last time with some amazing and hilarious requests that came to light. Ultimately, we’re just hoping to get a badass LP into production from our dudes TILTS and feel this is the right avenue to do so.” This Kickstarter campaign is now live, and is set to run until Sunday, May 4th at 8pm EST: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/roboticempire/tilts-second-album-release-on-vinyl-digital-and-wa audmill and nothingnatural 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nothingnatural Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Did the test pressing pledge for the first LP. Definitely gonna get involved with this next Kickstarter. Edit - Nice to see Ken looking happy and healthy. audmill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nothingnatural Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Actually, just pledged. Went for the test pressing package. Will probably have a Beavis and Butthead themed drawing just like I did for the first LP. Thanks as always RE. roboticempire and audmill 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterrod Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 First LP was my favorite Kickstarter (I got my pic on the sleeve and a killer hand drawn dinosaur scene). I will be backing again. audmill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterrod Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Oh! My sleeve made the kickstarter page! I'm famous, ma! I went ahead and put in for the test press package. Of course, I will require a sequel to the dinosaur, rock n roll, malt liquor party. audmill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eight1echo Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Riddle of Steel rules. Haven't heard the first Tilts album but I'm backing this for sure. Hmm, the shipping charge is making no distinction between Canada and the rest of the World. It's charging me the full international shipping charge instead of the reduced Canadian price. audmill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audmill Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 So happy! Thanks! Got the test with sweatshirt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eight1echo Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Someone in this thread really hates Tilts, Robotic Empire and/or Kickstarter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron666monkey Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 I'll take a down vote for this. That song rules. Backed the vinyl audmill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celebdeath Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Tilts rock. First album is killer. They should be huge. Backed this thing fo sho. audmill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiatorhums Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Funded already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roboticempire Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 Holy smokes: the TILTS Kickstarter has started off with a BANG! Sooo stoked with the reaction, we reached our initial goal in under a day! We'll be moving forward with the new album mix and masters pronto! Biggest of ups to everyone who's contributed thus far. If we can keep up the momentum and hit the 4k mark, we'll repress TILTS first album too and make it so folks can add that to pledges at a special rate. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/roboticempire/tilts-second-album-release-on-vinyl-digital-and-wa Thanks again to all who've helped spread the word, pledged, talked shit or otherwise has had an interaction with us on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roboticempire Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 We are pumped to announce that a 4k milestone has been reached, and we're going to repress TILTS debut album "Tilts" on vinyl!! This is awesome, as their first album was the catalyst for us working together, and we're stoked to announce that for $10 this can now be added to any future or existing pledge! Basically, as a Kickstarter-only rate, we'll be making the first TILTS album available on the cheap - and the vinyl LP includes a digital download card so it's a boss-level deal. If you've already pledged: new reward tiers have been added, so you can fang in another $10 to upgrade to the next tier if you wanna also grab LP #1. If you haven't pledged yet, the new reward tiers are now available so feel free to go after both. Really blown away with the positive support this has gotten, and we're gonna keep chugging along over the following weeks. IF we manage to keep this rolling and hit the 5k mark, the band's given the thumbs-up to another new song being posted... So please help spread the word and thanks again to everyone who's contributed thus far! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/roboticempire/tilts-second-album-release-on-vinyl-digital-and-wa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roboticempire Posted April 29, 2014 Author Share Posted April 29, 2014 We are now in the last week of TILTS kickstarter campaign for their 2nd album - which has received an overwhelmingly positive response! Major props are due to everyone who's pre-ordered/pledged, spread the word or otherwise been in the mix on this thang! Less than 1 week remains, so if you've slacked or missed the boat on this killer sophomore album from TILTS, here is the link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/roboticempire/tilts-second-album-release-on-vinyl-digital-and-wa If we reach the 5k benchmark we'll be posting up another rippin new song - so please help spread the word if ya can. JAH BLESS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron666monkey Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Super excited to get this. Come $5K. I need another song!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roboticempire Posted April 29, 2014 Author Share Posted April 29, 2014 Yeah boyeee we are creepin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregggdavis Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 i just kicked it over 5k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roboticempire Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share Posted April 30, 2014 Yup figgering out which song to post ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron666monkey Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 When dat other new song going up yo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roboticempire Posted May 2, 2014 Author Share Posted May 2, 2014 LAST couple days to pre-order this beast at the phatty rate w/ bonus swaggggg! TILTS Kickstarter pre-order ends hella soon, so get in the mix ASAP if you're into this thang:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/roboticempire/tilts-second-album-release-on-vinyl-digital-and-waWe recently hit the 5k goal (which rulz), and as promised we've posted up a new song. Were hoping to have a mastered version to share but it ain't quite ready just yet, and we don't wanna rush greatness. So in the meantime, an UNmastered version of "Touchdowns" is now available:https://soundcloud.com/roboticempire/tilts-touchdowns-unmasteredAgain, last chance ta dance on the cheapy pre-orders, so getcha ass to Mars (kickstarter) pronto if ya down wit da clown:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/roboticempire/tilts-second-album-release-on-vinyl-digital-and-wa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kk-downing Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 So how about a kickstarter to put Riddle of Steel's Python on vinyl? I don't even care if it were stupid limited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roboticempire Posted May 3, 2014 Author Share Posted May 3, 2014 Cool idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nothingnatural Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Giving this another bump. Upped my pledge to $75 to get the second pressing of the first album. Can't wait for everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roboticempire Posted May 3, 2014 Author Share Posted May 3, 2014 Noice! Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bortx Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 hey Robo, is the first album on transparent yellow vinyl or is it a new pressing? thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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