Mnemic's latest album is the shit! - F# content

Mattayus · 10-31-2008, 07:45 AM

Absolutely badass!!!!!!!!!!!

I know it's probably old news because it came out in '07, but i hardly ever see Mnemic get a mention here.

They're using 7 strings this time around though so they're now worthy of this forum!

They're tuned to 8 string tuning though (F#) and their usual 6 string butchery in B standard. Crazy stuff. I ....in love that tone! They're also using the Line 6 HD heads DI'd.

Anyone else heard it/got it/dig it?

Apophis · 10-31-2008, 07:53 AM

no doubts

TimSE · 10-31-2008, 07:57 AM

i really cant stand the new singer

he sounds like hes trying to make himself puke whenever he shouts/screams
good clean voice tho

as for tone id like it with a bit more clarity but ya it ownz

auxioluck · 10-31-2008, 09:00 AM

I got the CD when it first came out.

Psykorgasm is still my fav song. And I hated the vocalist at first, but he grew on me after awhile. I do miss their old singer, but his clean vox aren't as on key as the new guy's. They still have badass breakdowns in their stuff, and the 80's sections are positively

Dan · 10-31-2008, 09:13 AM

im always going to be a Audio Injected Soul man. I know that they rushed the writing and recording of it, but there are some gems of riffs and harmonies in there. The new album to me just sounded a bit.. bitty. Really dont like the new singer, i just dont think he suits the band at all

DDDorian · 10-31-2008, 09:15 AM

Was that Passenger or whatever it's called? I seem to recall they were really pushing the slicker, poppier stuff with that one, and while I'm not a huge fan of the band I thought that sound suited them better than their previous stuff.

Mattayus · 10-31-2008, 10:29 AM

Yeah it's The Passenger.

It's a strange mix - They somehow got heavier and softer at the same time. It's a slightly heavier production, the guitars sound crisper and i guess djentier in a sense, not to mention alot of the music being in F#... but the new vocals clearly made the band write in a slightly more melodic direction.

There isn't quite as much pummeling ferocity as there is on the first two albums, but it's still damn heavy. But some of the songs break out into an almost Staind-like chorus, which was a bizarre direction for them to go in i thought

sakeido · 10-31-2008, 10:43 AM

Wow just listened to some of their tunes... deadly! Sounds very sick.

Mattayus · 10-31-2008, 11:27 AM

You just checkin them out for the first time dude? if so check out Liquid, Door 2.12, and Deathbox. Some of my favourite songs. Deathbox in particular is possibly one of the heaviest songs i've ever heard in my life

TomAwesome · 10-31-2008, 11:28 AM

I think I heard that album once. I remember not liking it too much, but I may have to give it another spin. I love MSP and AIS, though.

lucasreis · 10-31-2008, 11:33 AM

I´m addicted to this album since it came out last year. Awesome shit.

Although I´m into lower tunings and stuff I must admit that I´m not that much into 8 strings and F# or F tunings as I find it easy to sound like shit. I prefer tuning as low as Ab (the lowest I tuned sometimes). But I would like to say that these guys manage to KILL with the F#. It sound heavy as .... and very well played and placed into the sound. So, what I´m trying to say is that I´m not against super low tunings but I do think that you have to be clever to make it sound good.

Anyway, Mnemic rules and this records rocks. Especially "The Shape of the Formless"

Mattayus · 10-31-2008, 11:35 AM

I know exactly what you're saying man. A lot of bands that are down in F or whatever sound the same. It's hard to find a distinctive tone down that low, but Mnemic have managed to pull it off in such a tasteful way on this one

chimp_spanner · 10-31-2008, 11:37 AM

Vocals were the main thing that put me off this album, but some good riffs no doubt.

Still, they won't ever top tracks like Ghost, Mechanical Spin Phenomena and Tattoos in my eyes

sakeido · 10-31-2008, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mattayus

You just checkin them out for the first time dude? if so check out Liquid, Door 2.12, and Deathbox. Some of my favourite songs. Deathbox in particular is possibly one of the heaviest songs i've ever heard in my life

I'm going to make a trip to the record store today to see if they have some of these.

Mattayus · 10-31-2008, 11:42 AM

Liquid is on Mechanical Spin Phenomena, the other two mentioned are on The Audio Injected Soul.

Both albums are equally unbelievably kickass. Which is surprising. Usually bands have a debut that makes waves but could be better, and that's where the second one comes in and patches things up, But their debut sounds every bit as good, in both production and song writing, as the two follow-ups

Marv Attaxx · 10-31-2008, 11:50 AM

Holy shit, I just heard those guys for the first time!!
Those guys kick major ass!!!
I think Deathbox and Ghost are my favourite songs now

EDIT: Damn, their old singer looks like Brad Pitt in the deathbox vid

Triple7 · 10-31-2008, 11:52 AM

I didn't get the new album but I have the first two, in which I know 1 guitar player uses a 7-string and the other uses a 6-string. Are they both using 7's now???

For anyone who is just checking them out definitely listen to "Liquid".

Mattayus · 10-31-2008, 11:56 AM

Oh i always thought they both used 6s tuned to B standard until now. I know on the latest album they're DEFINITELY using 7s

Julko · 10-31-2008, 12:00 PM

Listened at myspace, like it

Mattayus · 10-31-2008, 12:04 PM

A run down of the bands' rigs -

The Official Mnemic Message Board - Mnemic Guitars and equipment

Rick · 10-31-2008, 12:07 PM

Yep.

I wasn't a huge Passenger fan, I like that they dipped into F# territory but some of those songs just seem forced to me. I'm looking forward to the next album.

Come join me over on the Mnemic board!

m3ta1head · 10-31-2008, 01:19 PM

DOOR 2.12!!!

Mattayus · 10-31-2008, 02:04 PM

Hell yes!

DEATHBOX!!!

m3ta1head · 10-31-2008, 02:31 PM

JACK VEGAS!!

My favorite mnemic song

SirToastalot · 10-31-2008, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mattayus

A run down of the bands' rigs -

The Official Mnemic Message Board - Mnemic Guitars and equipment

Hehe, I compiled that list, with help from Rick of course.

Nice to see people appreciating it beyond the Mnemic forum.

Mircea used a 7-string in standard tuning to record MSP, there were photos of them at Tue Madsen's Antfarm on the old Mnemic website. He used the Ibanez S7420 whilst Rune stuck to a six-string Heartfield Fender.
If I remember correctly somebody who posts here owns that guitar now.
They gigged with those guitars for most of their 2003-2004 tour cycle.

They switched to using six-strings tuned to B soon after recording TAIS. Mircea got a Caparison Dellinger deal and Rune eventually joined him.

Fast forward to 2006 and they're using majorly tuned down Caparison Dellinger 7's and Ltd 607Bs to record Passenger.

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10-31-2008, 07:45 AM	#1
Mattayus Sir Groove-A-Lot Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cambridgeshire, UK Posts: 5,345 Thanked: 211 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Mnemic's latest album is the shit! - F# content Absolutely badass!!!!!!!!!!! I know it's probably old news because it came out in '07, but i hardly ever see Mnemic get a mention here. They're using 7 strings this time around though so they're now worthy of this forum! They're tuned to 8 string tuning though (F#) and their usual 6 string butchery in B standard. Crazy stuff. I ....in love that tone! They're also using the Line 6 HD heads DI'd. Anyone else heard it/got it/dig it? *"The sort of twee person who thinks swearing is in any way a sign of a lack of education or of a lack of verbal interest is just a ....ing lunatic"* - Stephen Fry Recording. Mixing. Mastering. ReAmping. Editing

10-31-2008, 07:57 AM	#3
TimSE SS Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 4,158 Thanked: 139 Feedback Score: 7 reviews	i really cant stand the new singer he sounds like hes trying to make himself puke whenever he shouts/screams good clean voice tho as for tone id like it with a bit more clarity but ya it ownz www.facebook.com/tempusfusionband http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/to-...ll/id507292058

10-31-2008, 10:29 AM	#7
Mattayus Sir Groove-A-Lot Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cambridgeshire, UK Posts: 5,345 Thanked: 211 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Yeah it's The Passenger. It's a strange mix - They somehow got heavier and softer at the same time. It's a slightly heavier production, the guitars sound crisper and i guess djentier in a sense, not to mention alot of the music being in F#... but the new vocals clearly made the band write in a slightly more melodic direction. There isn't quite as much pummeling ferocity as there is on the first two albums, but it's still damn heavy. But some of the songs break out into an almost Staind-like chorus, which was a bizarre direction for them to go in i thought *"The sort of twee person who thinks swearing is in any way a sign of a lack of education or of a lack of verbal interest is just a ....ing lunatic"* - Stephen Fry Recording. Mixing. Mastering. ReAmping. Editing

10-31-2008, 10:43 AM	#8
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10-31-2008, 07:53 AM	#2
Apophis Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 18,279 Thanked: 71 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	no doubts

10-31-2008, 09:00 AM	#4
auxioluck Metal Teddy Bear Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,030 Thanked: 39 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I got the CD when it first came out. Psykorgasm is still my fav song. And I hated the vocalist at first, but he grew on me after awhile. I do miss their old singer, but his clean vox aren't as on key as the new guy's. They still have badass breakdowns in their stuff, and the 80's sections are positively

10-31-2008, 09:13 AM	#5
Dan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Newcastle, UK Posts: 2,106 Thanked: 93 Feedback Score: 11 reviews	im always going to be a Audio Injected Soul man. I know that they rushed the writing and recording of it, but there are some gems of riffs and harmonies in there. The new album to me just sounded a bit.. bitty. Really dont like the new singer, i just dont think he suits the band at all

10-31-2008, 09:15 AM	#6
DDDorian Mantis Toboggan, M.D • Super Moderator • Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Middle of nowhere, Australia Posts: 4,296 Thanked: 225 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Was that Passenger or whatever it's called? I seem to recall they were really pushing the slicker, poppier stuff with that one, and while I'm not a huge fan of the band I thought that sound suited them better than their previous stuff.

10-31-2008, 11:27 AM	#9
Mattayus Sir Groove-A-Lot Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cambridgeshire, UK Posts: 5,345 Thanked: 211 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	You just checkin them out for the first time dude? if so check out Liquid, Door 2.12, and Deathbox. Some of my favourite songs. Deathbox in particular is possibly one of the heaviest songs i've ever heard in my life *"The sort of twee person who thinks swearing is in any way a sign of a lack of education or of a lack of verbal interest is just a ....ing lunatic"* - Stephen Fry Recording. Mixing. Mastering. ReAmping. Editing

10-31-2008, 11:28 AM	#10
TomAwesome I LIKE JUICE!!! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,304 Thanked: 43 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I think I heard that album once. I remember not liking it too much, but I may have to give it another spin. I love MSP and AIS, though. "Tom, you're like 1 part a serious dork, and 2 parts the most awesome ....ing guy ever." -

10-31-2008, 11:33 AM	#11
lucasreis siersacul Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: São Paulo, Brazil Posts: 1,422 Thanked: 17 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I´m addicted to this album since it came out last year. Awesome shit. Although I´m into lower tunings and stuff I must admit that I´m not that much into 8 strings and F# or F tunings as I find it easy to sound like shit. I prefer tuning as low as Ab (the lowest I tuned sometimes). But I would like to say that these guys manage to KILL with the F#. It sound heavy as .... and very well played and placed into the sound. So, what I´m trying to say is that I´m not against super low tunings but I do think that you have to be clever to make it sound good. Anyway, Mnemic rules and this records rocks. Especially "The Shape of the Formless"

10-31-2008, 11:35 AM	#12
Mattayus Sir Groove-A-Lot Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cambridgeshire, UK Posts: 5,345 Thanked: 211 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I know exactly what you're saying man. A lot of bands that are down in F or whatever sound the same. It's hard to find a distinctive tone down that low, but Mnemic have managed to pull it off in such a tasteful way on this one *"The sort of twee person who thinks swearing is in any way a sign of a lack of education or of a lack of verbal interest is just a ....ing lunatic"* - Stephen Fry Recording. Mixing. Mastering. ReAmping. Editing

10-31-2008, 11:37 AM	#13
chimp_spanner I am a meat popsicle Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Colchester, UK Posts: 619 Thanked: 38 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Vocals were the main thing that put me off this album, but some good riffs no doubt. Still, they won't ever top tracks like Ghost, Mechanical Spin Phenomena and Tattoos in my eyes Chimp Spanner on teh webz: Homepage MySpace Soundclick My parents!

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10-31-2008, 11:42 AM	#15
Mattayus Sir Groove-A-Lot Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cambridgeshire, UK Posts: 5,345 Thanked: 211 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Liquid is on Mechanical Spin Phenomena, the other two mentioned are on The Audio Injected Soul. Both albums are equally unbelievably kickass. Which is surprising. Usually bands have a debut that makes waves but could be better, and that's where the second one comes in and patches things up, But their debut sounds every bit as good, in both production and song writing, as the two follow-ups *"The sort of twee person who thinks swearing is in any way a sign of a lack of education or of a lack of verbal interest is just a ....ing lunatic"* - Stephen Fry Recording. Mixing. Mastering. ReAmping. Editing

10-31-2008, 11:50 AM	#16
Marv Attaxx ಠ_ಠ Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 1,973 Thanked: 21 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Holy shit, I just heard those guys for the first time!! Those guys kick major ass!!! I think Deathbox and Ghost are my favourite songs now EDIT: Damn, their old singer looks like Brad Pitt in the deathbox vid My band http://www.facebook.com/pages/First-...74730895918602 Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/marvattaxx Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/MarvAttaxx

10-31-2008, 11:52 AM	#17
Triple7 The Decepticon Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Yorktown,NY Posts: 3,156 Thanked: 44 Feedback Score: 6 reviews	I didn't get the new album but I have the first two, in which I know 1 guitar player uses a 7-string and the other uses a 6-string. Are they both using 7's now??? For anyone who is just checking them out definitely listen to "Liquid".

10-31-2008, 11:56 AM	#18
Mattayus Sir Groove-A-Lot Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cambridgeshire, UK Posts: 5,345 Thanked: 211 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Oh i always thought they both used 6s tuned to B standard until now. I know on the latest album they're DEFINITELY using 7s *"The sort of twee person who thinks swearing is in any way a sign of a lack of education or of a lack of verbal interest is just a ....ing lunatic"* - Stephen Fry Recording. Mixing. Mastering. ReAmping. Editing

10-31-2008, 12:00 PM	#19
Julko ss.org Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Malmö Sweden Posts: 21 Thanked: 4 / 1 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Listened at myspace, like it http://www.myspace.com/seedoflifeband

10-31-2008, 12:04 PM	#20
Mattayus Sir Groove-A-Lot Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cambridgeshire, UK Posts: 5,345 Thanked: 211 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	A run down of the bands' rigs - The Official Mnemic Message Board - Mnemic Guitars and equipment *"The sort of twee person who thinks swearing is in any way a sign of a lack of education or of a lack of verbal interest is just a ....ing lunatic"* - Stephen Fry Recording. Mixing. Mastering. ReAmping. Editing

10-31-2008, 12:07 PM	#21
Rick SENSUAL CAPTAIN Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 16,143 Thanked: 101 Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Yep. I wasn't a huge Passenger fan, I like that they dipped into F# territory but some of those songs just seem forced to me. I'm looking forward to the next album. Come join me over on the Mnemic board! Head of Agile Gestapo Line 6 XDS95-->Line 6 POD X3 Pro-->Matrix GT800FX-->Line 6 Spidervalve 4x12 cabinet https://www.facebook.com/thealphaandtheomegamusic

10-31-2008, 02:04 PM	#23
Mattayus Sir Groove-A-Lot Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cambridgeshire, UK Posts: 5,345 Thanked: 211 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Hell yes! DEATHBOX!!! *"The sort of twee person who thinks swearing is in any way a sign of a lack of education or of a lack of verbal interest is just a ....ing lunatic"* - Stephen Fry Recording. Mixing. Mastering. ReAmping. Editing

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