BATTLEFIELDS (Album out now on Translation Loss): General Info
Member Since
11/27/2005
Band Members
Rusty Steele
Rob Schmidt
Andrew Wallin
Matt Ricigliano
Zander Ness
Contributing Members:
Erik Torkelson (vernal pool/examnationofthe...)
Ryan Cofer (strong like bear)
Dylan Desmond (samothrace/lethe)
Influences
"As we search to find the truth behind the illusion, who created the human race, or biogenetic experiment, we look to those who came from the stars, ancient astronauts, creational gods, for our answers. All is theory, virtual reality, consciousness, and for the most part not provable, subject to the interpretation of the researcher or experiencer."
Cosmic Intervention
Lost Knowledge
Ancient Wisdom
Shape of Man
Graham Hancock
John Anthony West
Zecharia Sitchin
Erich von Däniken
World Music
Traditional Middle Eastern
Death Metal
Mid 90's screamo
Slow builds
Cathartic expressions
Phillip Glass
Simon Shaheen
Mandible Chatter
Sounds Like
"Thresholds of Imbalance"
TL33-2
-Debut full length on
Translation Loss Records
OUT NOW!!!!!!
TRACK LISTING:
1) Disacknowledge
2) Stasis
3) Blueprint
4) Approaching
5) The Thresholds
6) of Imbalance
7) Quake and Flood
8) Nibiru
9) Majestic
ARTWORK: Paul Romano
workhardened.com MASTERED: Nick Zampiello
About BATTLEFIELDS (Album out now on Translation Loss)
U.S. Booking | General Contact:
Emulate_Booking@hotmail.com
Booking for Overmars Tour:
Andy@DeathwishInc.com
Publicity | PR
Dave Bremmer | EarsplitPR@aol.com
www.earsplitcompound.com
A&R | Distribution:
Translationloss@hotmail.com
Reviews for "Thresholds of Imbalance"
"It is often easy to get into an argument with a fellow friend about the genre classification of a band, especially if you are arguing about an artist that could fall under doom, sludge, or post-metal. If you find yourself sick of arguing with your friends, Minnesota/North Dakota outfit Battlefields may be right up your alley. Mixing the slow and methodical pace of doom, the thickness of sludge and the ambience of post-metal, their Translation Loss debut Thresholds of Imbalance is a huge three-headed beast that is bound to impress even the most casual metal listeners.
That said, its impact won’t be felt immediately. With three tracks trudging past the ten-minute mark, patience will be key – especially in a song like “The Thresholds” which beautifully builds up into a heavy climax in the midst of its thirteen-minute running time only to slowly digress into ambience once again. Throughout the nine tracks on the album – three of which are two-minute long transition tracks, which are some of the heaviest on the album – it is evident that the dudes that make up Battlefields focus heavily on songwriting and developing ideas rather than shredding their instruments into oblivion.
It is easy to write Battlefields off as another band joining the newly created Neurisis genre (for those of you who don’t know, it is the horde of bands that are heavily influenced by Neurosis and Isis). While their sound never fully emulates either band, their large sonic landscapes and aggressive vocals will immediately draw comparisons for many listeners. In fact, Battlefields’ well-balanced mix of doom, sludge, and post-metal put them up with some of the best bands of this style. Bands like Rosetta and Mouth of Architects need to watch their backs.
For those with A.D.D., be warned, you will fucking hate this band. For the few that don’t have it, I advise you to go to bed a bit early tonight and throw on Thresholds of Imbalance - preferably with some kick-ass headphones – and enjoy the doooooooom." [DecoyMusic.com 4/5 Stars]
“it won’t be long before sludge and doom metal fans will be all over this” [Lambgoat.com]
“it’s in fact a brillant album that sees Battlefields fully unflur their sound to its potential
and should see them mentioned in the genre’s elite” [TeethoftheDevine.com]
““Thresholds Of Imbalance” proves that you don't have to play music at a frantic pace to create something epic. Battlefields is a one and a million band that has surpassed Isis, to become the next great underground band.” [Hardcoresounds.com]
“this is one of the priemere metal bands from this region: if you are a metal fan and live
within 20 miles of Fargo or Minneapolis, consider yourself ashamed to not know this band
after Thresholds. And truthfully any doom metal fan in the nation should definitely check
out this album this year if you consider yourself a fan of the genre. With Thresholds of
Imbalance Battlefields hit all their marks, from sick riffage to devistating vocal
combination to the brilliantly colored soundscapes.” [Mind Inversion]
"Bands that work their music in layers and strive for atmosphere usually opt for gloss and symmetrical sounds. Not Battlefields, who keep it organic and make music that’s not about destination but about getting places" [Deadsparrow.com]
"The songs range from brief instrumental interludes to a handful of ten-plus minute epics. The band utilizes dual vocals, one a scream and the other a deep bark, to help further expand upon the chaotic vibe present throughout the album. Battlefields holds back on their aggressive side, building up to the moments where the floodgates of hell descend upon the listener" [Heavymetal.about.com]
"Folks, the bottom line here is this is one hell of a band! They have
a fantastic grasp of the unusual, and simply create wonderfully
entertaining ambience filled music.
And this will be on many best albums of the year listings for 2009 before its all said and done.
This is a must buy for anyone that really appreciates creative metal music." [HardRockHaven.com]
FRIDAY, JULY 24TH, 2009 @ THE RED RAVEN ESPRESSO PARLOR 14 ROBERTS STREET - DOWNTOWN FARGO, ND 6:00 PM | $8.00 (INCLUDES FREE HØST/GUMBI SPLIT) | ALL AGES
that sounds SO fucking cool. feel free to do that here in august. it'll probably just be the two of you, us, and one more, so we'll have lots of time to jam out.
ha i dont know, we're looking for shows so if you have any that you're playing that you know need more bands you should let us know! we can hook you up to if you would want to do a show trade
hey, thanks for the add! i love checkin out new stuff and i bet you'll be needin some new merch :) check out my page for some awesome prices and pics of some of the work we've printed. comment back when you get a chance. take care!! kelly
Hi BATTLEFIELDS (Album out now on Translation Loss)
Just wanted to say thanks for being a friend! Have a great day! Come by and see us play at Eclipse Records Thursday July 16th at 7pm. Othr acts are Lollipop Factory, Company Inc. and Ribbons. Stop by our page for more info and a sample of some music!