Blog for THE THINKING PRINCIPLE

RECENT INTERVIEW WITH VOCALIST JK (Edited to space version)

2007-01-18T12:29:02-05:00

How did thE.thinkinG.principlE come about?
We formed thE.thinkinG.principlE with the intention of playing for ourselves- and not to release any material, to get back to what we loved, music without commercial pressure to sell multi millions.
All the members were in other bands at the time and it was just planned as an outlet to frustrations or restrictions encountered in the other bands.
It is obvious from the start that we are no ‘trend’ band- that being said – we would still like (as would any band) to be ‘successful’. It’s just natural as a musician to want the creation to be unleashed, right? And be heard by as many people as possible
How did it progress from ‘project’ to band?
After music from rehearsals was played to fans/friends of previous bands, feedback was very positive it was decided to move from ‘Project’ to band. We enjoyed the vibe at rehearsals so much- the creative atmosphere seemed less restricted / pressured, so it seemed natural to do this full time.
The outlook is still the same- music for ourselves (as it should be- but we all know that isn’t always the case). if other people enjoy the sounds then cool- but if not!! So what!! It’s a each to their own situation, right!.
Welcome to the minority, the underdogs scene, ha ha! We are all born unique, so why die a clone?
Previous bands/experience?
Kev (Bass) & myself (JK- voices) had been playing in bands together for years to varying degrees of success- To name the highlights-(SO FAR) (performing with Exodus (Thrash legends) & - as guests of Steve with Iron Maiden (Bigger Legends!) & performed at Download ’04 which was a dream come true.(Well to headline there is a dream- but that came a close second. ha ha!)- we have always enjoyed technical rock / metal as it pushed us mentally both as listeners & musicians- (not that you have to be a guitar genius to create / listen great music- let me get that out of the way- as the stigma attached to the genre gives that false impression to some people.) -We had a couple of albums released independently.
Dan (Guitars) has played in many metal bands –had a few albums released- also was singer / guitarist in UK/Norway band Twisted Autumn Darkness & a U.K Goth Metal band.
Matt (Drums) has been mainly in rock/prog bands but was also a member of Siege Society – technical Thrash band. Which is where we hooked up.
Describe your sound?
Foremost- Metal, mix of thrash, technical metal, mellow melodic- even groove!! Chaotic & Controlled – melodic vocals and aggressive vocals- (these will become more prevalent on the next recording.
We have a variety of influences- reviews and feedback have heard parts of Watchtower, Atheist, Spiral Architect, Queensryche, Nevermore, Meshuggah & also Judas priest, Psychotic Waltz- which are all bands that we admire greatly and are genre giants- so to even be mentioned in the same sentence is a compliment – not all influences are conscious, but inevitable, so we don’t worry too much.tech or straight- with no real plans for world dominance (it gives us more freedom to be creative- something most musicians would envy. And people seem to hear that in our sound and respect it- love or hate- it’s up to them. It’s early days yet, the sound is forming and each song is slightly different style wise. Something you can’t hear from the ‘Dangerous Thoughts’ two track demo-
Future plans?
recorded 3 songs which became our forthcoming “Slowly forming sanity” CD- which you can hear on our site- (Feedback welcomed)
gigs are planned- possible gigs abroad would be cool.I’m just seeing how things work out.
Why should people check out thE.thinkinG.principlE?
Hey, why not? Can’t hurt- I think that people from different styles of music will find something they appreciate-

THINK ADDED TO DARK ANGEL BANDS PROMOTION

2007-01-18T11:44:22-05:00

January 2007

Good news for the band.thE.thinkinG.principlE - Dark Angel Promotions have taken on the band with regards to future metal music promotion. So the thinkinG word is going to be spread even wider-
More info soon.

Big thanks to Jussi & Dark Angel
Check out Dark Angel here- www.darkangelpromotion.net

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JK

SLOWLY FORMING SANITY- TRACKS RELEASED

2007-01-18T11:43:51-05:00

Hey thinkinG people,
Well the wait is over- thE.thinkinG.principlE unleash “Slowly Forming Sanity” at last! And these songs KICK SERIOUS ASS!! Check them out!
Recorded @ Purple Studio's Norwich September 2006.
thE.thinkinG.principlE emerge from the studio and bring three melodic technical metal tracks with them.
BIG thanks to LOL, Rich & all @ Purple Studios (www.purplestudios.co.uk) for all the laughs (as always) and their help in making these tracks come to life. You f##kers rule!
“Slowly Forming Sanity”- is available to listen to on www.myspace.com/thethinkingprinciple or coming soon at our official site www.thinkingmusic.co.uk – and we are in the process of discussing the songs with interested labels or management- please get in touch if you (or know anyone) who may be interested.

Tracklist:
1. Incidents: A universe with no centre
(i) A Nihilistic- (when I become lost, no one will ever find me again.)
(ii) Invisible Wound (Logic inside out.)
3. Recording into Memory- (Thought forgotten)

Enjoy - at last we can bring you the ‘true' thinK sound. Three new songs are in the pipeline and we hope to record these as soon as possible.
Then it's time to gig! Beware! Ha Ha!

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JK

THINK WITH ATHEIST & LATITUDE THANKS

2007-01-18T11:43:09-05:00

LATITUDE FEST
Thanks to all the people who came to support thE.thinkinG.principlE recently at the LATITUDE FESTIVAL. We were clearly the heaviest band at the festival- and turned a few heads with our music- but hope to have converted some people to tech in the process.
We had fun- hope you did too. Great fest and bloody HOT!!!! All burnt to crispy critters at the end of it! Ha ha!
Look forward to gigging again soon.

THINKING WITH ATHEIST
thE.thinkinG.principlE recently met up with Tech metal legends Atheist at Bloodstock Festival. We have all been ‘fans’ of their music for many years- and after travelling to Birmingham (13 years ago) to see them play, (only to find Kelly couldn’t get into the country with Visa problems) it was v-cool to finally see/hear them perform.
13 years ago we were lucky enough to ‘hang out’ with the rest of the band and chat-
So it was great to catch up and talk again at the fest. (Check out the fun Atheist -thE.thinkinG.principlE- endorsement pics. (Below)More pics etc at myspace site-
(or go to our myspace site in links section)
Big hello to the Gnostic guys (guitars) – who stood in and made our dream of seeing Atheist perform a reality. (Check out their page on myspace)- also featuring Steve Flynn on drums.

THE THINKING PRINCIPLE ON EMPTY PLAYGROUND COVER DISC

2007-01-18T11:42:23-05:00

NEW DEMO RECORDINGS & STUDIO NEWS
thE.thinkinG.principlE have decided that the current recordings of new songs will act as pre demo versions before thE.thinkinG.principlE go into the studio to record ‘real’ versions of three (possibly four) songs.
We decided that although the music (demo songs online at present) gives an idea of thE.thinkinG.principlE sound- it fails to capture the true ‘vibe’ and heaviness, and the songs suffer as a consequence.
Dates are being booked as soon as possible to unleash these creations onto the world.
Watch this space.
It is possible that the demo versions of the songs may appear online also-

Please check out EMPTY PLAYGROUND magazine at http://www.freewebs.com/emptyplaygroundzine2/ orhttp://www.myspace.com/musictrades

Issue Three will feature thE.thinkinG.principlE on the free cover CD.
And interview.

Issue Three is available now for ordering- with great interviews and live reviews of lots of top bands.
CHECK OUT THE SITE FOR MORE DETAILS ETC.

Here's a little about the mag.

We are an independant, non-profit music magazine dedicated to promoting new and unsigned bands as well as featuring more well known rock and metal acts.

Thanks for the continued support and emails- keep them coming- we answer them all! (in time)-
thinkmusic@hotmail.co.uk
Keep it tech
And keep thinkinG!
JK

THINK AT LATITUDE FESTIVAL

2007-01-18T11:41:36-05:00

thE.thinkinG.principlE have been asked to perform at 'Mean Fiddlers'
THE LATITUDE FESTIVAL Sunday 16th July
(Last day of 3 day fest)

This will be the debut gig for thE.thinkinG.principlE -
All the band are pleased to be a part of the festival and what better way of unleashing the live sound onto the world than a BIG festival! (nice warm up for a return to 'Download Fest' next year maybe??) So if you are lucky enough to have a ticket (may have sold out)- listen out for us on the Sunday- around 7.

Check out the official site for info on all the cool stages and activities-click here for LATITUDE FESTIVAL site- line up etc
WWW.LATITUDEFESTIVAL.CO.UK/HOME

Big thanks to TIM & KEV @ ROCK LOBSTER STUDIOS.

JK

QUOTE FROM TECH LEGEND ALAN TECCHIO (WATCHTOWER)

2007-01-18T11:40:41-05:00

"Off timing riffage! Reminds me of the
old days. The world needs more bands like this!" -Alan Tecchio

QUOTE FROM THE MIGHTY ALAN TECCHIO - SINGER FROM TECH MASTERS WATCHTOWER!

thE.thinkinGprinciplE are thrilled to have a quote about the band by the singer- (currently singing with Seven Witches ) who kindly took the time to listen to the tracks online and mailed a response.

Alan has and still is a big influence on JK's vocals- and this means alot to him and the band.

Keep listening- spreading the word and most importantly- thinkinG!!!

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