Circle Takes the Square - Enter By The Narrow Gates

 

Circle Takes the Square (CTTS) is an American screamo band from Savannah, Georgia. Their debut release was a 7-track self-titled EP in 2001, followed later by a 7" split with Pg. 99. Circle Takes the Square has been described as being a "blend of progressive experimentation and DIY hardcore, metal, and noise...characterised by a natural fusion of grindcore and the sweeping guitar dynamics of post-punk".

CTTS did well and for a band that I did not know before I was a little amazed, The audience was nothing wrong with, the people knew the band before. The band showered on tightly, which can be seen in the pictures and video from the event. The band toured only with 3 members, dunno really what happend to the fourth.

Current members

Drew Speziale – vocals, guitar (2000–present)
Kathy (Coppola) Stubelek – vocals, bass (2000–present)
Caleb Collins – drums (2007–present)
David Rabitor – guitar, backing vocals

Here are some pictures from the show!

Todays tune "Enter By The Narrow Gates" is taken from "Decompositions, Volume I, Chapter 1: Rites of Initiation" that was released on August 23, 2011 through the group's own Gatepost Recordings. The EP was also released as a limited edition of CDs, sold at Circle Takes the Square shows in late 2011 and early 2012. They have said that the new record will be titled Decompositions, Vol. 1. They have also stated that Decompositions, Vol. 1 will be part of an even larger project called Decompositions.

Enter By The Narrow Gates
Live @ Studion, Kulturhuset, Stockholm, Sweden, February 6th 2012




More info @

Official Circle Takes the Square Web

Sorry no Spotify on this one :(

Listen to other tunes with CTTS at Soundcloud

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Kylesa - Crowded Road

 

Kylesa is a sludge metal band that was formed 2001 in Savannah, Georgia. Taking their name
from "kilesa mara", a Buddhist term denoting delusory mental states.
Their music incorporates experimentalism with sludgy riffs, drop-tuned guitars, crust punk, and elements of psychedelic rock.

The group was established by the former members of Damad, with the addition of guitar
player Laura Pleasants. The band has since the start gone thru some line up changes.
The remaining original members are Phillip Cope and Laura Pleasants. The band uses two drummers
to get a more massive sound, the dual drum tracks are often panned strongly to the right and left.

The band members - 2012

Phillip Cope – guitar, vocals
Laura Pleasants – guitar, vocals
Carl McGinley – drums, percussion
Tyler Newberry – drums, percussion
Corey Barhorst – bass, keyboards

A little over a week ago (Yes, I know I'm late with this) did Kylesa (Along with "KEN Mode" & Circle Takes The Square) a stop here in Stockholm to gig
at Studion, Kulturhuset. Sums up the concert a little quickly, thought it was good,
loud, but clear. The band delivers a good and rocking show. The dual drums provides the live experience
with a large and solid sound thats providing a real boost to the band.

The Pushead-designed Band Logo from these releases has been used on all the bands
merchandise and releases ever since.

Here is some pictures from the show!

Todays tune "Crowded Road" is taken from Kylesa's fifth full-length "Spiral Shadow" - 2010
And yes you can find this on Vinyl!!!

Kylesa - Crowded Road (Live from Bonnaroo 2011)



They have toured with Mastodon, whose guitarist, Bill Kelliher, said that
“We took Kylesa on tour because we love those guys and have been hanging out with them for years.
They blew a lot of people's expectations out of the water. ”

Upcoming Tour Dates:

17 Feb - France, Reims, La Cartonnerie
18 Feb - Netherlands, Nijmegen Doornroosje
19 Feb - UK, Brighton, The Haunt
20 Feb - UK, Birmingham, HMV Institute Temple
21 Feb - UK, Leeds, The Well
22 Feb - Ireland, Dublin, Button Factory
23 Feb - UK, London, O2 Academy Islington
24 Feb - France, Evreux, L'Abordage
25 Feb - France, Quimper, Les Hivernauts
26 Feb - France, Lille, Aeronef

More info @

Official Kylesa Web
Official Kylesa MySpace

Listen to ”Kylesa - Crowded Road" on Spotify here!

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