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AP EXCLUSIVE: THURSDAY SIGN TO EPITAPH; NEW ALBUM IN SPRINGPosted by Brian Shultz on 30-Sep-08 @ 12:42 PM
Alternative Press has exclusively learned that emotional post-hardcore pioneers Thursday have inked a deal with Los Angeles-based indie label Epitaph Records, joining fellow recent signees New Found Glory and Bring Me The Horizon."One of our biggest concerns was that we find a situation where we could be free to just be Thursday," explains Thursday frontman, Geoff Rickly. "Epitaph have continually voiced their desire to help us become the band that we have always wanted to be. It's a great feeling to have a label encourage you to be more socially conscious and politically active. It's a great feeling to have a label owner push you to explore the most experimental and challenging aspects of your band's music instead of dissuading you. It's a truly great feeling to be working with a label that all of our friends have had so many great experiences with." The New Jersey sextet, who are releasing a split album with Tokyo's Envy on Nov. 4, will release their fifth proper full-length this spring on Epitaph. There is no confirmation on who the band will record with yet. "We've always believed that music has the power to change lives and that all of us who have been lucky enough to make music for a living have a responsibility to try and make the world a more compassionate and livable place in any small way that they can," Rickly adds. "We hope that with Epitaph's help and guidance, we can do our part." |
That's great news. Can't wait for spring.
I don't care what label they're on as long as they keep up their hot streak. The new songs on "Kill The House Lights" last year were awesome, and the split with Envy rules, too.
Fucking awesome. I have been on a huge Thursday kick lately, especially Full Collapse for some reason. I need new stuff!!
Whaaaaaaaa?!!! BMTH and Thursday on the same label? Consider my mind fucked...
I'm just glad they didn't sign with "the label that must not be named" which oddly enough also starts with a V. I can't wait for the the Envy split. The stuff I heard so far is fucking awesome.