Sourvein Signs with Candlelight Records
Cape Fear Pentad Announces New Label in the Midst of Touring
Though they’re better known for European black metal and death metal heavy weights such as Emperor and Burzum, the U.S. division of Candlelight Records has been signing bands since 2001. So far they’ve taken on:
- Obituary
- Crowbar
- Daylight Dies
- Abigail Williams
- Absu
- Averse Sefira
- Sothis
Sourvein releases their third EP on Candlelight September 30, 2008 then returns to the studio for a new full-length record slated for early 2009. Billy Anderson has been confirmed as producer/engine-ear.
Anyone familar with the Southern Sludge scene has likely heard of this band. Sourvein has been wreaking havoc on stage since 1993, has released two full-length albums, two EPs, and contributed to numerous splits, including their first release with the infamous Buzzov~en in 1996.
Much like that group, Sourvein been banned in their hometown, had considerable line-up changes, and include only one original member (Kirk Fisher in the case of Buzzov~en, Troy Medlin in the case of Sourvien). The group has also been through a number of labels, rarely sticking with one for more than a couple of releases. In fact, much of the time the labels simply released and distributed albums—no contract was signed.
Singer Troy Medlin and guitarist Vincent Burke’s also have a side project, namely, Hail!Hornet. The super-group (which also includes Dixie Dave Collins of Weedeater and Eric Larson of Alabama Thunderpussy) played their first show a couple of weeks ago with Deadbird and re-released their self-titled album on I’m Better Than Everyone Records.
Sourvein Live Venues (2008)
Sourvein tours relentlessly, several times a year in fact. Here are the remaining live shows:
- 07/14/2008 Knitting Factory- New York NY
- 07/15/2008 Great Scott - Boston, MA
- 07/17/2008 31st St. Pub - Pittsburgh, PA
- 07/18/2008 Annabelle's - Akron, OH
- 07/19/2008 Mac’s Bar - Lansing, MI
- 07/20/2008 Reggie's Rock Club - Chicago, IL
- 07/21/2008 High Noon Saloon - Madison, WI
- 07/22/2008 Big V's, St - Paul, MN
- 07/23/2008 Vaudeville Mews - Des Moines, IA
- 07/24/2008 Jackpot Music Hall - Lawrence, KS
- 07/25/2008 Kingdom of Doom - Denver, CO
- 07/27/2008 Studio Seven - Seattle, WA
- 07/28/2008 Tube - Portland, OR
- 07/30/2008 Annie's Social Club - San Francisco, CA
- 07/31/2008 Stork Club - Oakland, CA
- 08/01/2008 The Relax Bar - Los Angeles, CA
- 08/02/2008 The Stray Cat - Tempe, AZ
- 08/05/2008 Rubber Gloves - Denton, TX
- 08/06/2008 Rock Bottom - San Antonio, TX
- 08/07/2008 Red 7 - Austin, TX
- 08/08/2008 Olive Street Bar - Monroe, LA
- 08/09/2008 Checkpoint Charlie's - New Orleans, LA
- 08/10/2008 Springwater - Nashville, TN
- 08/11/2008 The Earl - Atlanta, GA
The Candlelight deal was actually announced mid-tour. While Sourvein has released material on several different labels, this is their first deal to be announced as a "signing."
