Zero Demographic
This compilation is a gathering of electronic and industrial
artists and bands under one unifying theme:
We are all interested in communicating honestly with the fans, the music consumers, to
educate them to the realities, and to dispel many of the myths and misinformation about how
artists and bands survive today.
With this compilation we seek to entertain fans with some excellent music from many current
electronic/industrial bands, and give them a chance to speak to the fans and listeners in
their own words in the liner notes.
The basic premise is this; there is a dangerous and devestating trend in the world in
regards to the public's perception of music and the music business, and it's leading to a
hostile climate, an unfair playing field, for musicians to exercise their art. Various myths
about the ability to make money playing live, or how labels treat artists, or how much it
takes to make and release a record, and so on, are used to justify and excuse people from
paying for what they want to possess - the music that they enjoy.
Some people have expressed concern that this is somehow an 'anti-free-music' thing. It's not
at all, nessesarily (although some artists might express one way or another in their essays.
But something that is of concern to many artists is that many people expect all music to
just be free. And that's a difficult issue - one that's unfairly balanced against the
artists who spend their money and time making said music. Personally, I propose that if
there is free music out there, it's with the artists' blessing - on places such as MySpace,
Last.fm, Rhapsody, Pandora and so on. That way, people can hear music for free, online,
without taking big monetary risks (is $.99 a song a huge risk? really? I digress...) and can
then decide to support the artists when they'd like to have their own copy to put on their
iPods or whatever. -Mark)
We seek to educate the public in these matters, from the artists' own words. To show them
that not respecting the artists is hurting them and everyone - making it much more
difficult, especially for independent artists, to survive and continue making music. We seek
to inform the fans and consumers to the realities of making music, and to ask for their
respect in how they treat the musicans who's music they enjoy.
All profits will be donated to the Future Of Music
Coalition - a Washington D.C. organization dedicated to the same principal concepts we
are.
'Audio War' begain life in early 2000 with Graham Rayner and Christian Weber. A lo-fi, aggressive, mini-album entitled 'Defeat' was released within months.
Fiercely confrontational, yet accessible, 'Defeat' is a superlative debut.
In 2004 'Audio War' surpassed the standards set on 'Defeat' with their tightly aggressive second album 'Negativity'.
2006 saw the release of 'Under Enemy Control', the remix companion to 'Negativity'.
The band have returned to the studio to work on their third album 'No Devices Found' with new band member, vocalist, Douglas Sudia from Electro-IDM band UCNX.
'No Devices Found' promises to push the sound of 'Audio War' still further in what has been described as their uniquely "eclectic" and "infectious" blend of riffs and rhythms.
Press Reviews - Negativity
"Audio Wars 44 minute album is nothing short of bloody amazing!
Completely instrumental (the only vocals are samples, buried beneath the rampaging music), this album comes as a breath of much welcome fresh air. It has that one quality sadly lacking from most of todays releases originality, but with a hint of familiarity. Danger with a hint of safety.
I want, no, need to see this band live. This album is by far one of the best I have heard to date, and I cannot recommend it highly enough. Its albums like this that will rid the scene of the electro bleep culture for good. Bring it on!" Hard Wired
"...Eschewing lyrics in favour of looped samples and half-buried noises from another life, what personality a vocalist could have added is rejected in favour of a sleazy, 500mph, no holds barred, Prodigy-style attack. The fact that these guys can create something that rivals the last Prodge album is cool in itself." Rock Sound
"Where you disappointed with the latest Prodigy album? If so this is an album for you. This album is the perfect mix between distorted soundscapes and hard driven guitars from hell! It is raw, intense and it is good!
This could have been the perfect soundtrack to Fight Club..." Moving Hands Magazine
"...If you want a reference, while I was listening to Negativity, I thought about Pitch Shifter or Final (one of the Justin/Godflesh side projects) because of the band's attitude toward the guitar noise sound. If you are into electro guitarism or industrial metal, this is the one for you." Chain D.L.K.
"...It is a beautiful album full of real compositions where aggressive ambitions surpass the simple framework of the rhythmic power.
'Negativity' is very elaborate and heavy, more so than Audio War's first album 'Defeat'. Guitar samples in 'Analyze' keep the track organic sounding, yet the track pushes boundaries and explores avenues others avoid.
Although there is potential for a crossover towards the mainstream with Negativity, Audio War have managed to achieve this tastefully and effectively. Bravo." Obskure
Press Reviews - Under Enemy Control
"Judging by last album 'Negativity', Audio War are men of few words (although they're not short of a sample or six), preferring instead to batter you with pounding beats and nail-gun basslines.
The brilliant KreuzDammer version of 'Super Freak' could scare Pitchshifter and a pounding new take on 'Breaking Down' would certainly give The Prodigy something to sweat over.
Elsewhere The Aggression, The Pain Machinery and Libitina all take turns to make their mark on 'Money Shot', 'Audio Crash' and 'One Drug' respectively, and with more hits than misses this disc proves one enemy worth hunting down." Rock Sound
"...despite my persistent cynicism toward the whole remix phenomenon in general, I have to admit that this CD truly kicks ass.
An awesome CD from start to finish, this CD was intensely fun to listen to, whether you are bouncing on the bed (Ive never done this, but know somebody that does) or dancing like a drunken idiot (this I have done)." Virus! Magazine
"A remix album and I can see you frown. Under Enemy Control is the companion album to the very positively received album Negativity, which came out in 2004.
Under Enemy Control is strongly recommended for people who like their cyber metal without compromises like Audio War's biggest example Ministry. Even though this is a remix album, it doesn't take anything away from Audio War's merits." Dark Entries
Hey! I love your music, it's really good! I'm attempting music at the moment and am getting better... if you have time some day please check them out and tell me what you think.
Cheers, SilverStreak.
