Hey folks,

 

First off, thanks to the Mods for giving this the ok!

 

Right, for those that don't already know, I have a band called "This Burning Age" and we're about to release our debut album called "A Muzzle For The Masses".

 

 

To give you a bit of background history, "This Burning Age" started off as my own project. I spent a year in the studio of new Wolverhampton based producer James Brede working on the album. I wrote all the tracks and everything you hear, be it guitars, bass, drums, vox or synths were played or sung by myself and I co-produced the album.

 

 

At that point I was very much a "one man band" but, having been involved with bands in the past and having enjoyed playing within the band dynamic with the kick you get that performing live brings, I set about gathering together friends and fellow musicians to allow me to take the music on the road. Since playing together, the "one man band" ethos has slowly died away as we all gelled so well...it became very apparent that we were now a proper band in our own right. Although I still write the majority of the tracks (we have enough material for at least 2 more albums!) I now also co-write with Anth and Russ, our guitarist and bassist respectively, and our second album will be recorded as a band proper rather than just me locked away in a studio!

 

 

However, the DIY ethos is something that is still very much alive and kicking as shown by me taking on the album art and design (I'm an artist and photographer in my "normal" life), tackling getting it Mastered, Pressed and Released and also the task of designing our own bespoke website (although it needs a few tweaks the more or less finished product can now be found here if you find you have a moment to look in: http://www.thisburningage.com Again, all the graphics, animation and images were done by me with the coding written by a chap to whom I am eternally grateful as I'm a borderline neo-Luddite when it comes to things like that! try to ignore the music/FX in the intro, they're not quite sync'd yet!).

 

 

As well as our official site you can also find us on: http://www.myspace.com/thisburningage On our page you'll also find 2 additional tracks, a demo of a new song "Nevermore" which has been shortlisted for the second album and a live acoustic version of "Repeat To Fade" (there's also some live videos for your amusement ;)).

 

 

Things seem to have taken a trip into bizarro world recently...and all in a very good way:

 

1. Kerrang DJ Emma Scott saw us live at one of our gigs and offered us the chance to open for alt/rock leg-ends "Hundred Reasons" at the Birmingham O2 Academy 2 on March 29th (Tickets currently available from Ticketweb, Ticketmaster, Seetickets.com, Gigantic.com and Swordfish Records in Birmingham if you prefer an over the counter purchase!).

 

2. To top that we're now also being played every week on the Kerrang RAW show (we were an astonishing 9th on the playlist last Saturday! :D ).

 

3. But the biggest thing has to be the call from Universal Music. Yep, one of the biggest labels in the world has got in touch with us. Apparently one of their scouts heard the album and loved it. He apparently passed it on to the Head Scout for Universal UK and...he loved it. It may not happen so I'm trying not to get too excited but things are certainly afoot in that department shall we say...

 

 

So, until we're picked up by a major industry player, our entirely self-released (and self-funded by me...arrrgh!) album, "A Muzzle For The Masses" will soon be ready for release in CD Digipak, Digital Download and Special Edition CD Digipak formats.

 

EDIT 01/09/09

 

Essentially this is a thread for those who would like to order a copy of the album in "standard" CD Digipak or the "Special Edition" CD Digipak. The standard album comes un-numbered but with booklet and signed (I'm only selling signed copies within this club and one other car club, no where else).

 

 

There are 100 copies of the Special Edition available to buy...here's the text from my Bigcartel internet shop:

 

There are 100 copies in Digipak format, each one individually numbered. Every copy is signed and includes a 6 page, full colour, roll-fold booklet.

 

These Special Editions also come with a This Burning Guitar Pick, 3 Badges, a signed A3 This Burning Age Promo Poster and a very special custom designed This Burning Age "Zener Test" Card onto which is printed a code which can be redeemed in the Download section of our official website: http://www.thisburningage.com to claim a free non-album track. Both this card and the download track will not be available to buy anywhere else.

 

The designs (featured below, not to scale) are now at the printers and all being well this Special Edition merchandise is on schedule to be with me at the beginning of next week:

 

 

For those that miss the days when getting an album was more than just keying in your card details and hearing a single mp3 track taken out of context...when buying an album and particularly a special edition version was a great experience, not just because of the music therein, but because of the artwork and the feeling you got from it...that you had purchased something genuinely special that the artist cared about...well, I hope I've been able to put some of that back with this release.

 

Because of these alterations I've had to alter the price slightly.

 

The standard album can still be purchased for £7 (+ £1.50 P&P UK delivery) however the Special Edition will now be for sale at £9 (+ £1.50 P&P).

 

So, to all those that registered their interest, if this price change isn't ok, it's no problem, just post here and I'll remove your name. If, however, you'd still like to buy one, if you could state whether you'd like a "standard" copy or a "Special Edition" copy, I'll add you to the appropriate list below.

 

I'll be contacting you all via PM with the Paypal details this week with a view to shipping shortly afterwards.

 

Thanks to everyone who's supported me through all this...it's genuinely very much appreciated :)

 

Cheers,

 

Leigh.

 

Registered Interest:

 

1. mental

2. Apache

3. stricker

4. dipone

5. derek_g2001 (x2)

6. Car.Mad

7. jonmoore172 (x2)

8. Dave

9. jonce

10. chayden

11. pete shrimp

12. clownpants

13. ScabbyZ32

14. Tango450

15. Paulzx

 

Final List for Standard Album:

(please post "standard" in this thread)

 

 

Final List for Special Edition Album:

(please post "Special Edition" in this thread)

1.TonyB PAID

2.ianl PAID

3. bantambunny PAID

4. Apache PAID

5. Paulzx PAID

6. stricker PAID

7. CraigTT PAID

8. mental PAID

9. Dave PAID

10. dipone PAID

11. derek_g2001 (x3) PAID

12. jonce PAID

Edited September 19, 200916 yr by friday

Well..............

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IT'S DONE!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

It's been a long road to get here, over two years in fact, but last week I had a delivery...I'm now writing this within a makeshift fort of 9 Large boxes containg 1000 CD's, lined up, row upon slightly unbelievable row, in pristine Digipaks. Still can't quite get my head round it to be completely honest with you. I keep opening a box and sneaking a peek!

 

I know I have more than a vested interest but I can honestly say that they look fantastic! The reason I didn't make the announcement straight away is because there are now a few other things on the cards...the first 100 Digipaks are going to be limited editions in themselves, the upshot being you're now going to get a lot more free goodies with your Cd's folks. Here's the "bumf" taken from the work-in-progress Bigcartel page that will be taking orders in a few weeks:

A limited run of 1000 copies in Digipak format, each individually hand stamped with its own issue number. Every copy is signed and includes a 6 page, roll-fold booklet.

 

The first 100 copies are "special editions" which also come with a This Burning Age branded Guitar Pick, two Badges and instructions on how to claim a free track which is not available to buy anywhere else.

 

This latter "freebie" plus the wait for the remaining free merchandise is the reason the albums are being held back a wee bit more (sorry guys! Hope you think it's worth it! :)).

 

I want everyone to have a free track (it's looking like it's going to be an acoustic version of "Panic") so I'm currently putting my head together with my coding and website guru Stu to make this happen. The plan is to also offer many other free, non-album tracks available on our main site and also allow people to purchase download codes for tracks on the Bigcartel page ( http://thisburningage.bigcartel.com/ ) and then use them to claim their download on our main website thus circumventing the whole iTunes/Amazon Brigade which, when paired with a distributor which you have to have to get on there, both end up taking a huge chunk of the proceeds...this way the only fee I'd have to pay is to PayPal...The ability to offer free stuff is pretty much sorted bar some tinkering, I'm just keeping fingers crossed we can sort the selling of tracks out as well! ;)

 

But the main thing is...they're finished guys. Just got to tie up a few "loose ends" and they can be sent out.

 

For all those buying the album (and anyone else for that matter!) if you've got a moment to spare, it would be great if you don't mind checking out our new forum: http://www.thisburningage.com/forum/ and if you fancy it, sign up and post. The forum and indeed the entire site hasn't been officially announced yet as it's still a work-in-progress and a lot of stuff still needs work (a lot of the graphics are bang out of alignment, some of the Flash doesn't work, the Images section should link to our official Flickr site when clicking thumbnails, the "Secret" pages don't load yet....I could go on, lol! ;)). But...feel free to have a mosey round :) If you can post that would be muchos appreciated...being a member means you'll get first pick of new merch, new downloads and occasionally money off and/or backstage entry to shows.

 

Can't believe it's finished.

 

Right. Better continue working on album No.2 then! :D ;)

Edited August 6, 200916 yr by friday

Excellent news Leigh................put me down for one of the first 100 "special" editions please.

 

BTW.......when are your next gigs????

Hi

 

Congratulations

 

Can i be put on the list for a copy?

 

Cheers

Apache: Hey chap! First off, got to say, thank you so much again for putting me in touch with Stu...the guy is a genius and I wouldn't have anywhere near as good a site if it weren't for him, so cheers chap! Yep, everyone who's put (or hopefully will still put!) their names down on the list on here will be getting the limited edition "first 100" copies with all the trimmings. So far, before advertising and including those from sites like this, I've got pre-sale orders for just over 50 copies so there's still ones with all the extras still available for those that want them... :D We've taken a break for most of August as it's going to get very nuts very quickly once the album's released so our first gig is back with a bang at a Kerrang affiliated gig at the Wharf 10 in Walsall, featuring support from us and 3 other bands with a headline slot from an ex-Hot Hot Heat member ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_Hot_Heat ) with their new band LUV. There's also DJ sets throughout the night from Kerrang's Luke and Johnny Doom...should be a good one! If anyone is interested I have tickets for sale for a reduced rate of only £5...let me know if you want some while I've stil got 'em! :D

 

Paulzx: cheers for the support! Will put your name down now chap! :)

BTW...for those curious as to what we all look like, take a gander at our Official Photostream here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/thisburningage/

 

Old ladies, young children and those of a nervous disposition may want to give it a miss.

 

;)

Edited August 6, 200916 yr by friday

Oops, one more thing on the gig front!

 

I've just been contacted by our management and have been told that we've scored a great show: we're headlining the refurbished and re-opened Little Civic in Wolverhampton on Friday October 9th! If you're free, come along or contact us for advance tickets :D

New MySpace page and new website now fully operational:

 

http://www.myspace.com/thisburningage

http://www.thisburningage.com/

 

Things are happening :D

Great news mate, extremely pleased for you as you can imagine :D

 

I'll try and make your next gig because it's been a while since i've seen you!

 

Hope everything's going good :)

 

Nick

 

p.s. do i still have myself down for the special metal boxed edition of the album ;) hehe

Hi everyone :) It's been a while since the last update as things have been absolutely mental this end trying to organise everything with the album release. The good news is, we're now on the home stretch and although it's been a lot of hard work (up till 4am most nights trying to get it all done!) I think it's definately been worth...and I'm now able to offer a whole load of additional things with the album... :D

 

I've had to temporarily shelve the idea of doing a "metal book" version, however, because of this, I've altered the format of the 100 Special Edition versions in a way that I hope people are going to really like. Here's the text from my Bigcartel shop:

 

There are 100 copies in Digipak format, each one individually numbered. Every copy is signed and includes a 6 page, full colour, roll-fold booklet.

 

These Special Editions also come with a This Burning Guitar Pick, two Badges, a signed A3 This Burning Age Promo Poster and a very special custom designed This Burning Age "Zener Test" Card onto which is printed a code which can be redeemed in the Download section of our official website: http://www.thisburningage.com to claim a free non-album track. Both this card and the download track will not be available to buy anywhere else.

 

The designs (featured below, not to scale) are now at the printers and all being well this Special Edition merchandise is on schedule to be with me at the beginning of next week:

 

 

For those that miss the days when getting an album was more than just keying in your card details and hearing a single mp3 track taken out of context...when buying an album and particularly a special edition version was a great experience, not just because of the music therein, but because of the artwork and the feeling you got from it...that you had purchased something genuinely special that the artist cared about...well, I hope I've been able to put some of that back with this release.

 

Because of these alterations I've had to alter the price slightly. The standard album (un-numbered but with booklet and signed...I'm only selling signed copies within this club and one other car club, no where else) can still be purchased for £7 (+ £1.50 P&P UK delivery) however the Special Edition will now be for sale at £9 (+ £1.50 P&P).

 

So, to all those that registered their interest, if this price change isn't ok, it's no problem, just post here and I'll remove your name from the list. If, however, you'd still like to buy one, if you could state whether you'd like a "standard" copy or a "Special Edition" copy, I'll add you to the appropriate list (which I will Edit into the first post at the start of this thread).

 

I'll be contacting you all via PM with the Paypal details this week with a view to shipping shortly afterwards! :)

 

Thanks to everyone who's supported me through all this...it's genuinely very much appreciated :)

 

Cheers,

 

Leigh.

Edited September 2, 200916 yr by friday

i deffo want one of the standard ones signed please, i would like it to say "to dipone thanks for all your support we would not be were we are today if it wasn't for you. love Leigh":rofl: only joking. well done mate hope the album does well for you.

trev

Hi Leigh

 

I still want the special one please

 

Good work.....

 

Tony

i'll have a special one please

...and a special one for me please :D

A "José Mourinho" one for me please :D

A "José Mourinho" one for me please :D

 

lol! A http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_1_TV it is then! :D ;)

lol! A http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_1_TV it is then! :D ;)

 

You got it - lol :rofl::rofl::rofl:

Hi mate, just tried to view the pictures of the goodies there on the thread and ut didnt coem up, just the picture of the guitar pik? Any previews of the music........mibi get me a special one if i liked the sound of it. Would it get signed To craig.lol.

Hi mate, just tried to view the pictures of the goodies there on the thread and ut didnt coem up, just the picture of the guitar pik? Any previews of the music........mibi get me a special one if i liked the sound of it. Would it get signed To craig.lol.

 

I'm viewing them fine so not sure what the problem is tbh. Tracks are up on our myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/thisburningage or on our Official Site in the Sounds section: http://www.thisburningage.com

Special one for me please

Special for me please if available!!!!!

Sounds good, kind of creed sound type of music i think.

Is the music on your website whats on the album bud?

Sounds good, kind of creed sound type of music i think.

Is the music on your website whats on the album bud?

 

These are the ten tracks that are on the album (all on both the Official site and the MySpace page):

 

1. Human Condition

2. No Surrender

3. Repeat To Fade

4. End Game

5. The Last Day

6. Stronger, Faster, Fitter

7. Panic (Bring on the Bomb)

8. Stay Forgotten

9. Everlasting

10. Honey

 

For more info have a gander at our online shop here: http://thisburningage.bigcartel.com/

Thanks to everyone that's posted...the album is being well received so far and I've just been told we're getting a massively good review from a big German webzine (bizarrely our popularity seems to be growing over there, so much so we're doing a mini-tour there next Spring! :wack: :D)...so all good so far! :)

Special one for me with the goodies please:D can i have the album and poster signed:D, To craig please.lol.

Special one for me with the goodies please:D can i have the album and poster signed:D, To craig please.lol.

 

Chap, if you read my blurb, the album and the poster are being signed anyway!! :D ;) Cheers for the support, I'll add you to the list :)