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Killer - 50 Years Later
Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2021 10:28 am
by While Heaven Wept
Hey everyone. Long time Sickthing here. Just thought i'd let you all know of a project i'm working on to pay tribute to Killer. On it's 50th anniversary this November 27th, we will be releasing a tribute LP. The entire album re-recorded by eight underground heavy rock and psych bands.
I would really appreciate it if you could take the time to have a look at our Kickstarter campaign below:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pa ... ears-later
And a big thank you to Si for sharing this on the news page.
Cheers
Dan
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Re: Killer - 50 Years Later
Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2021 1:58 pm
by texas or canada?
Have bought my copy. Can't wait to hear it. What a beautiful idea.
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Re: Killer - 50 Years Later
Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2021 3:39 pm
by While Heaven Wept
texas or canada? wrote: ↑Sat Mar 13, 2021 1:58 pm
Have bought my copy. Can't wait to hear it. What a beautiful idea.
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Thank you so much. We're really pleased with how it's sounding. Hope you'll love the final product
Re: Killer - 50 Years Later
Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2021 5:33 pm
by mestreech
Very good.
At least we get a celebration tribute. Now the recordcompany and managment.
Re: Killer - 50 Years Later
Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2021 5:06 pm
by Remmy
Hi,
I have subscribed to the Kickstarted.
It seems at the moment it only misses 15£ to be fully funded.
One more fan order and we are good !
Re: Killer - 50 Years Later
Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2021 7:23 pm
by wind_up_toy
Cool! Is this endorsed / authorised by the Alice Cooper camp?
Re: Killer - 50 Years Later
Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2021 9:35 pm
by wind_up_toy
wind_up_toy wrote: ↑Mon Mar 15, 2021 7:23 pm
Cool! Is this endorsed / authorised by the Alice Cooper camp?
Don’t worry, found the answer!
Re: Killer - 50 Years Later
Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2021 4:21 pm
by While Heaven Wept
wind_up_toy wrote: ↑Mon Mar 15, 2021 7:23 pm
Cool! Is this endorsed / authorised by the Alice Cooper camp?
Hey! Sorry for replying late, been very hectic with the Kickstarter. No, this is not authorised although we have reached out to all concerned to see if they would like to be involved in any way. It will be fully licensed however.
Re: Killer - 50 Years Later
Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2021 4:21 pm
by While Heaven Wept
Remmy wrote: ↑Mon Mar 15, 2021 5:06 pm
Hi,
I have subscribed to the Kickstarted.
It seems at the moment it only misses 15£ to be fully funded.
One more fan order and we are good !
Thank you, that means alot
Re: Killer - 50 Years Later
Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2021 3:39 pm
by wind_up_toy
While Heaven Wept wrote: ↑Tue Mar 16, 2021 4:21 pm
wind_up_toy wrote: ↑Mon Mar 15, 2021 7:23 pm
Cool! Is this endorsed / authorised by the Alice Cooper camp?
Hey! Sorry for replying late, been very hectic with the Kickstarter. No, this is not authorised although we have reached out to all concerned to see if they would like to be involved in any way. It will be fully licensed however.
Thanks, have pledged and shared
Re: Killer - 50 Years Later
Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2021 12:55 pm
by While Heaven Wept
wind_up_toy wrote: ↑Wed Mar 17, 2021 3:39 pm
While Heaven Wept wrote: ↑Tue Mar 16, 2021 4:21 pm
wind_up_toy wrote: ↑Mon Mar 15, 2021 7:23 pm
Cool! Is this endorsed / authorised by the Alice Cooper camp?
Hey! Sorry for replying late, been very hectic with the Kickstarter. No, this is not authorised although we have reached out to all concerned to see if they would like to be involved in any way. It will be fully licensed however.
Thanks, have pledged and shared
Thank you so much
Re: Killer - 50 Years Later
Posted: Fri Mar 26, 2021 12:51 pm
by While Heaven Wept
Just an update, we have easily exceeded the Kickstarter target for this so thanks to all those who have got involved, I know there is quite a few of you on here who has pledged which i deeply appreciate.
The good news is, we are talking to a number of other bands now to supply additional bonus tracks. To go along with the theme we are ensuring it sticks to the Alice Cooper group period.
Dan
Re: Killer - 50 Years Later
Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2021 12:24 am
by Daggers & Contracts
Just a question.
Are we now talking about a handful of extra tracks or a double CD?
If it stays a single CD release I'm interested in a couple of ACG covers but, if it expands
into the ACG catalogue - please focus on "Killer" for 1 & a 2nd disc of awesome of ACG "Non - Killer" tracks!
I'll buy into that!
Re: Killer - 50 Years Later
Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2021 8:20 pm
by While Heaven Wept
It won't be a double CD. There's plenty of room on a standard CD to fit more tracks, especially as Killer was quite a compact length originally. The bonus tracks will be a selection from the other Alice Cooper group albums. Probably looking at 3 or 4 bonus tracks altogether.
Re: Killer - 50 Years Later
Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2021 10:49 pm
by Daggers & Contracts
Thanks, I was just gauging the amount of interest & available funds to go a bit farther.
Killer with a handful of bonus would be a keeper also!
P.S. Is anybody considering a cover version of "My Stars"?
Re: Killer - 50 Years Later
Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2021 7:39 am
by Remmy
Hi
I'm please that the project is funded and also with the additional material.
I hope that like on the original there will not be a gap between Dead Babies and Killer, although if the songs are covered by different bands it may be difficult. But personally, I Need these two song to be merged. That's the way !
Is there a full list of groups/songs ?
Remmy
Re: Killer - 50 Years Later
Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2021 12:26 pm
by While Heaven Wept
Remmy wrote: ↑Mon Mar 29, 2021 7:39 am
Hi
I'm please that the project is funded and also with the additional material.
I hope that like on the original there will not be a gap between Dead Babies and Killer, although if the songs are covered by different bands it may be difficult. But personally, I Need these two song to be merged. That's the way !
Is there a full list of groups/songs ?
Remmy
We will be re-creating the cross fade as per the original. A full list of bands can be found on the Kickstarter page
Re: Killer - 50 Years Later
Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2021 12:27 pm
by While Heaven Wept
Daggers & Contracts wrote: ↑Sat Mar 27, 2021 10:49 pm
Thanks, I was just gauging the amount of interest & available funds to go a bit farther.
Killer with a handful of bonus would be a keeper also!
P.S. Is anybody considering a cover version of "My Stars"?
I can't confirm which songs will be chosen for the bonus tracks yet, although as of now we have a mixture of songs from the albums B$B, LITD and MOL.
Re: Killer - 50 Years Later
Posted: Sat May 08, 2021 11:43 am
by While Heaven Wept
The Kickstarter campaign is about to end. We have premiered two of the tracks on YouTube. Be interested to see what anyone thinks...
Halo of Flies
https://youtu.be/KZOCbIw6QVI
Dead Babies
https://youtu.be/T8mySWwlPxE
Kickstarter
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pa ... ears-later
Cheers
Dan
Re: Killer - 50 Years Later
Posted: Sat May 08, 2021 5:28 pm
by Dannorama
Hi Dan - A worthy venture! It's nice to hear such talent inspired by such a great album. (See my avatar) Halo of Flies is great, especially when the singer nails the "FLIIIIIEEEEEESSSS." Wish the drums were louder, but hey. The vocals on both songs were strong and a fitting tribute. Good stuff!
