mrc Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Just reading this weeks news over at punknews.org and saw this The Blackout Pact, who called it quits in 2006 have announced plans to record a few final tracks and are booking a tour for next summer. The band had this to say:The original members of The Blackout Pact are getting together to record one more record. [We] will be meeting up in February to record three to five more songs to be pressed and ready for a summer release and our last tour ever. The band, who were signed to Geoff Rickley's Astromagnetics label, released Hello Sailor in 2005. Virgil, Dont you have one of the band members working in the warehouse? Any chance of pressing the final record on vinyl? I sure hope so! This band was totally under rated, Hello Sailor was a killer album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kevinb Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 i think hello sailor should get pressed i'd love to own it on lp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Admin Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 josh works for us who is in sleeperhorse which has Mike on vocals from TBP. Justin who is away at school and did work here and will be coming back to work here was in the band when all the shit hit the fan. I Like the band, I like the guys, but something doesn't sit right with me with regards to the drummer being back in the band with the way the band ended. It could be really cool to put all the old and new songs on one vinyl release, but not sure if it will end up happening through us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riddle350 Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 good band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kevinb Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 anybody know the backstory as to their breakup anyways?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riddle350 Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 apparently the drummer stole a laptop from Scary Kids Scaring Kids while they were on tour together. The Blackout Pact flipped out and broke up instead of just kicking the dude out of the band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kevinb Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 apparently the drummer stole a laptop from Scary Kids Scaring Kids while they were on tour together. The Blackout Pact flipped out and broke up instead of just kicking the dude out of the band.whoa! thats fucked up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Admin Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 the drummer also used to work at Suburban Home back in the day. Actually he is a nice guy, but I just can't believe he would do something like that to another touring band (regardless of how bad that band is and how bad their name is). Blackout Pact were supposed to play for Epitaph and some other big label on that tour and I think their next album would have blown away their first album. I can't even believe they would think about putting together the band with OG members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddhistzombie Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 blackout pact vs. onedyingwish vs. tin horn player 3 way split would be awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kylewilliam Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 i thought this said the backup plan and got so stoked... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kevinb Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 the drummer also used to work at Suburban Home back in the day. Actually he is a nice guy, but I just can't believe he would do something like that to another touring band (regardless of how bad that band is and how bad their name is). Blackout Pact were supposed to play for Epitaph and some other big label on that tour and I think their next album would have blown away their first album. I can't even believe they would think about putting together the band with OG members. ha ha not gonna lie sksk is a guility pleasure band for me, you know they were named from a cap n jazz song?but yeah i agree regaurless, it's a touring band they know the struggles, and you would think they would know the feeling, with all of the stories of band's always getting their van & gear jacked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benchwarmer Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 i thought this said the backup plan and got so stoked... same here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotterson Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 i love hello sailor, would definitely buy it along with any new songs. but after hearing that i agree that this seems strange Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrc Posted October 16, 2008 Author Share Posted October 16, 2008 Oh shit, i totally fogot about all that drama... Thanks for the info V. looking forward to hearing the new jams none the less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackman Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 To clarify, TBOP had already gone through 3 members before our drummer pulled this shit. It didn't make sense to continue with 4 member changes in less than a year. I'm happy the 5 original members are getting together to do another run at it. That is the way it should of always been with that band. I love and miss touring with those fucktards but I was an outcast for sure. In the meantime, LISTEN TO ONLY THUNDER. Justin/VC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alertthemute Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 I hate SKSK but their name comes from a Cap'n Jazz song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kylewilliam Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Justin, does that mean the drummer who stole the laptop is playing with the newly reformed TBOP, or is he not an original? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiopride Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 i remember hanging out with those dudes at one of their shows in columbus, ohio. we hung out next to the vans and shit and somebody's kid was running around and cursing at us, fuckin' awesome. it was the show after the heavy heavy low low, underage girls drinking in the hotel and going to jail show. that was also the night that the fall of troy broke up on stage. funny. if any of the TBP boys see this, joe, aaron, n8 and denver lauren (cupcake), say hey. cincinnati muthafuckas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eroc Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 put all the blackout pact on vinyl. that album was mind-blowingly good for me. i came in late to a bear vs shark show once and only got to catch something like one of their songs. punknews said there is going to be a tour as well...is that true? i'd love to get another chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackman Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Justin, does that mean the drummer who stole the laptop is playing with the newly reformed TBOP, or is he not an original? Yes, Wisam the original drummer is going to be in the band. All 5 original members the "hello sailor" was recorded with. Don't expect to see that come out on vinyl. I just don't see The Platform Group( who had the exclusive distributor rights) licensing the album for a vinyl release. But ya never know. I was not around for the whole contract thing. I joined the band about 2 months after the album came out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackman Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 i remember hanging out with those dudes at one of their shows in columbus, ohio. we hung out next to the vans and shit and somebody's kid was running around and cursing at us, fuckin' awesome. it was the show after the heavy heavy low low, underage girls drinking in the hotel and going to jail show. that was also the night that the fall of troy broke up on stage. funny. if any of the TBP boys see this, joe, aaron, n8 and denver lauren (cupcake), say hey. cincinnati muthafuckas Hey man! That was a fucked up night for sure. I had to drive back to indiana and bail those guys out of jail. I almost quit the band that day. Crazy times. I wish I would of kept a daily journal. I could of made a lot of people laugh thier asses off and maybe made a little cash too. Oh well. TBOP stories are better left to be rumors. Problem is, I'm sure most of them are true. Ha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiopride Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 that's what makes them good stories. i remember one of you guys saying, "fuckin' great!! no we gotta go back to indy and get those retards out of jail!" so fuckin' funny. weren't they supposed to serve a month if nobody came back to bail them out? anyways, it's awesome you guys gave us free shirts and stuff. i still have the yellow shirt that looked like a miller high life bottle. thanks bro, i'm sorry the band didn't work out. if you're ever in cincinnati with another band let me know and i'll hook you up with food and a place to crash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkxisxforever Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 The Blackout Pact was so good. I still listen to Hello Sailor all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackman Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 that's what makes them good stories. i remember one of you guys saying, "fuckin' great!! no we gotta go back to indy and get those retards out of jail!" so fuckin' funny. weren't they supposed to serve a month if nobody came back to bail them out? anyways, it's awesome you guys gave us free shirts and stuff. i still have the yellow shirt that looked like a miller high life bottle. thanks bro, i'm sorry the band didn't work out. if you're ever in cincinnati with another band let me know and i'll hook you up with food and a place to crash. That was me! Yeah, we felt so bad that we didnt get to play that the least we could do is give you guys some shirts. I'm glad that part of my life is over and I'm even more glad to see that original 5 are going for it again. I was knew in the back of my mind that it might not have been the right band for me. I am much happier now with my new band Only Thunder. It is a band that was created from the ground up that I have been apart of from the beginning. I I feel it is the only way for me to feel truly a part of something. I never wrote any TBOP songs or had the chance top write a new records with them. Only Thunder will be on the road late spring 2009 so I'll make sure we try and hit ohio. Take care man. Always nice to hear from people I met that year. Justin/VC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boizee Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 that's what makes them good stories. i remember one of you guys saying, "fuckin' great!! no we gotta go back to indy and get those retards out of jail!" so fuckin' funny. weren't they supposed to serve a month if nobody came back to bail them out? anyways, it's awesome you guys gave us free shirts and stuff. i still have the yellow shirt that looked like a miller high life bottle. thanks bro, i'm sorry the band didn't work out. if you're ever in cincinnati with another band let me know and i'll hook you up with food and a place to crash. That was me! Yeah, we felt so bad that we didnt get to play that the least we could do is give you guys some shirts. I'm glad that part of my life is over and I'm even more glad to see that original 5 are going for it again. I was knew in the back of my mind that it might not have been the right band for me. I am much happier now with my new band Only Thunder. It is a band that was created from the ground up that I have been apart of from the beginning. I I feel it is the only way for me to feel truly a part of something. I never wrote any TBOP songs or had the chance top write a new records with them. Only Thunder will be on the road late spring 2009 so I'll make sure we try and hit ohio. Take care man. Always nice to hear from people I met that year. Justin/VC I can totally back up what Justin is saying. I've seen OT play, and they were awesome. Excited for the new LP to get here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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