xgrantx Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 I'm pretty stoked about this. Bitter Melody's first release this year is coming from NC's Gut Feeling. Gut Feeling is a new hardcore band consisting of various members of older hardcore bands scattered around the North Carolina area (former members of Catharsis, Undying, Nightbear, etc). Musically these guys deviate from the previous more metal-laced endeavors and the only part that really carries over from the previous is top notch song-writing, structure and musicianship. Gut feeling does a great job bringing back anthemic hardcore in the vein of bands such as Champion, Comeback Kid, Modern Life is War, etc think fast polished hardcore punk with melodic guitar overtones, a tasteful spattering of gang vocals and sing along parts.they recorded a 4 song EP in November 2012 (recorded by Kris Hilbert/Legitimate Business and mastered by Brad Boatright/Audiosiege) and then made it available online shortly thereafter. Headfirst! and Bitter Melody having worked together before and already looking to do another project together - briefly discussed interest in putting out this EP on vinyl. A few days later we got together with the band, and it was decided Headfirst! and Bitter Melody would co-release this EP as their first projects of 2013! With the combined artistic talents of the band and both labels involved you can expect this to be a top notch release for the start of 2013!you can stream/download the EP for free at their bandcamp: http://gutfeeling.bandcamp.com/Gut Feeling has started booking shows and can be contacted at [email protected]upcoming shows:12/29 - Raleigh, NC - TBA - Over and Out, Snake Baptist, Mad Dog, Gut Feeling1/2 - Winston Salem, NC - Krankies - Foundation, Out Crowd, Gut Feeling1/3 - Charlotte, NC - The Milestone - Narratives, Low to the Earth, Ghostlimb, Gut Feeling1/17 - Raleigh, NC - Kings - Catharsis, Man WIll Destroy Himself, Cynarae, Dead in the Dirt, Gut Feelinghttp://www.facebook.com/gutfeelingNChttp://www.facebook.com/headfirstrecordshttp://www.facebook.com/bittermelodyrecords Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coryemis Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Sounds like good timing for this with the Catharsis box set coming out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgrantx Posted December 23, 2012 Author Share Posted December 23, 2012 For sure. I'm stoked about that too. I got the vinyl masters for this today. Looks like this will be heading to the plant after new years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgrantx Posted December 23, 2012 Author Share Posted December 23, 2012 12/29 - Raleigh, NC - TBA - Over and Out, Snake Baptist, Mad Dog, Gut Feeling1/2 - Winston Salem, NC - Krankies - Foundation, Out Crowd, Gut Feeling1/3 - Charlotte, NC - The Milestone - Narratives, Low to the Earth, Ghostlimb, Gut Feeling1/17 - Raleigh, NC - Kings - Catharsis, Man WIll Destroy Himself, Cynarae, Dead in the Dirt, Gut Feeling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr. sincere Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 This sounds good, I'd probably buy it. Speaking of, any word on a Dealing With Depression release? Been listening to that one a lot and if I had a tape player, I'd probably even play the cassette. Hell of a record, should be noticed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headfirst! records Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 just wanted to say I am excited we are getting this put together! go stream/download! http://gutfeeling.bandcamp.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlovecolouredx Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 great.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgrantx Posted January 2, 2013 Author Share Posted January 2, 2013 This is coming together really beautifully. The planned packaging sounds like it is gonna be really rad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgrantx Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CU3hQZyK6Uk Waiting on the lacquers for these now. Next show is on Jan 26th in Asheville with Just Die! and oddczar. Venue TBA. coryemis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoonbill Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 any updates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coryemis Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 any updates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgrantx Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 Yes! The lacquer is approved (Dave Lucky Lacquers did a great job cutting it as always). The official lacquer is at Rainbo right now waiting for plating. They seem pretty backed up right now. I'm thinking that it's RSD that's slowing things down. Our ETA is 9-14 weeks. I'm hoping it's closer to 9. I'll update when we receive the tests. Chuck is out with BTBAM for a while but hopefully they will be out playing some shows when he gets back. We are tentatively putting together a split 7" with them and another NCHC band in the Spring. We tried to do some interesting color combinations for this release. Rainbo is kind of limited in those options and there are no guarantees but I think they will come out pretty cool. The planned art is pretty spectacular - I need to check in and see how that's coming now that I think about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headfirst! records Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 *thumbs up* excited this is rolling along, can't wait till we have a working example of the packaging to showcase - it is going to be pretty awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgrantx Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 The vinyl has arrived! They look beautiful too! The cover art should be in production now that Chuck is back from the BTBAM tour. The art is going to be amazing. Screenprinted covers and inserts. Die cut custom covers. I'm going to post a picture of the vinyl tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coryemis Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 finally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coryemis Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 slacker record label Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlovecolouredx Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 look awesome.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgrantx Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 slacker record label HA! I know. I have a girlfriend now and it takes an additional 2-4 days to get anything done. 100 - pale baby blue with darker blue streaks 150- gold with red streaking 250 - clear (supposed to have green in it too - some have some green smudges but a lot are just kind of clear) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbruise Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Will be checking this out, never disappointed with your releases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgrantx Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 Will be checking this out, never disappointed with your releases. Thanks. It really means the world that other folks dig what I'm doing and help me keep trying to do this. You can listen to it here: http://gutfeeling.bandcamp.com/ We are planning a Gut Feeling / Just Die! split for the winter too! coryemis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgrantx Posted May 5, 2013 Author Share Posted May 5, 2013 This thing is finally done and ready for you guys. It's absolutely stunning. Over the top screenprinted and die cut packaging. 3 vinyl colors. This is the most extravagant thing that I've helped release. Gut Feeling is a North Carolina hardcore band consisting of various members around the region (ex-Catharsis, Undying, Torch Runner, Nightbear, etc). Musically these guys deviate from the previous more metal-laced endeavors and the only part that really carries over from the previous is top notch song-writing, structure and musicianship. Gut feeling does a great job bringing back anthemic hardcore in the vein of bands such as Champion, Comeback Kid, Modern Life is War, etc think fast polished hardcore punk with melodic guitar overtones, a tasteful spattering of gang vocals and sing along parts. recorded in late 2012 by Kris Hilbert at Legitimate Business and mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege and released digitally shortly thereafter. brought to you on vinyl by Headfirst! and Bitter Melody Records (http://bittermelodyrecords.limitedrun.com/) to mark our 16th releases! three colors of vinyl available all with two sided screenprinted die-cut covers, and interchangeable 8 headed two sided insert (also screenprinted!! 200 copies available from Headfirst! and 200 copies available from Bitter melody: total pressing information:Test Press:: #/19 (with color faded covers that matches up to vinyl colors)baby blue: /100gold with red haze: /150Clear w/ light green splotches: /250 (these are almost just clear, didn't quite come out as good as we expected but do still have traces and pale green splotches but for the most part are just..clear! art concept by; Chris Gannon design by; Chuck Johnson (http://charleswilliamjohnson.com/) printed by: Josh @Deathbyink (http://www.deathbyinkprintshop.com/) Test Press:: #/19 (with color faded covers that matches up to vinyl colors)baby blue: /100gold with red haze: /150Clear w/ light green splotches: /250 (these are almost just clear, didn't quite come out as good as we expected but do still have traces and pale green splotches but for the most part are just..clear! These can be order from me (bitter melody) here: http://bittermelodyrecords.limitedrun.com/products/514521-gut-feeling-s-t-7-3-vinyl-colors-available INDIVIDUAL http://bittermelodyrecords.limitedrun.com/products/514523-gut-feeling-s-t-7-2-pack-pick-2-colors-you-want 2 PACK http://bittermelodyrecords.limitedrun.com/products/514522-gut-feeling-s-t-7-3-pack-with-all-colors 3 PACK Order single colors or multi packs - your choice. Or from our label family Headfirst! records here: http://headfirstrecords.limitedrun.com/products/514501 coryemis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coryemis Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 I got a 3 pack. pumped for this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgrantx Posted May 6, 2013 Author Share Posted May 6, 2013 Thanks for the orders so far! I can't get over how nice the package is on these. I also have a lot of great distro stuff too. The Living Laser 7" is pretty killer for HC fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgrantx Posted May 7, 2013 Author Share Posted May 7, 2013 Thanks again for all the orders. I think you guys will be pretty impressed with the packaging. I spent last night assembling and packing orders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlovecolouredx Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 good job indeed, bro.... xgrantx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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