*Fuck the Main$tream*Here's some extra tunes for your listening displeasure spanning 8 years of Fuck the Main$tream... There's some rare ones too! Click play and pick a song, or just let it play straight through!
DISCOGRAPHY
Who Will You Serve?: 2001
This is the very first F.T.M. release. It was recorded at the end of 2000, released at the very beginning of 2001 and was available only on cassette. The 5 song promotional E.P. was originally limited to only 13 copies. However, as demand for the E.P. grew the band re-released it in a quantity of 20. The lineup for this release is: Will T – Vox, Carrie – Lead Guitar/samples, Solrac – Bass, and B.I.L.L. – programming/beats.
SIDE ONE
1.Hate Humanity
2.Void
3.Isolation SIDE TWO
4.High on Death
5.The Disbelieving Ones
MiNdLeSs: 2001.
With the demand for “Who will you serve?” on the rise, not wanting ruin the collectability of the 1st demo, and the desire to put out a compact disc demo, F.T.M. with the help of friends @ Dark E. transferred the analog demo to a digital one. This time around the band chose to add a few previously unreleased songs and to rename the resulting CD E.P. MiNdleSs marked the addition of rhythm guitarist/bassist Adan De Le Torre aka Nada Cinco or simply Nada. It was a day that would go down in infamy when MiNdLeSs was released – this due namely to it being Sept.11th 2001. Though, the CD is rare it had more pressings than it’s predecessor, this release was limited to only 50 copies. The lineup for the release is: Will T – Vox, Carrie – Lead & Rhythm guitar/ sampling, Nada – bass on track 6, Solrac – bass, Chad – Guitar on tracks 4 & 8
1.Intro/Hate Humanity
2.Void
3.High on death
4.Isolation
5.Misanthropy
6.Void [remix]
7.The Disbelieving Ones BONUS TRACK
8.Log [ultra rare very 1st recording]
HATEpromoCD: 2002
This promo CD was put out by the band to showcase their evolving sound as well as to throw into the crowd at shows, and pass out at school. The rouster changed once again for this CD with the addition of Steve Flores on Drums, and Raul Rosenbaum ..boards & Sampling. The lineup for this CD is: Will T – Vox, Carrie – Lead Guitar, Nada – Rhythm Guitar, Solrac – Bass, Rowdy – Keys on track 1, & Steve – Drums.
1.The Disbelieving Ones
2.Call Us The Deads
3.Reinforced Hate
I.E.N. [Is Everything Nothing?]: 2002
It wasn’t long after the release of the “HATE promo CD” that the band decided to merge the 3 songs from the “HATE promo CD” with 4 previously unreleased home demo tracks to create “I.E.N.” which was sold at shows through March & April 2002. The line up for this release is: Will T – Vox, Carrie – Lead Guitar, Nada – Rhythm Guitar, Solrac – Bass, Rowdy – Keys on track 1, & Steve – Drums.
1.The Disbelieving Ones
2.Call Us The Deads
3.Reinforced Hate
4.Awake Again
5.Zero
6.Born Dead
7.(Starring at the stars while) High on death
ELECTROSOUL: 2002
In May the band put out this limited release exclusively to have something to sell at a Battle of the Bands competition the band was entered in. The line up for this release is: Will T – Vox, Carrie – Lead Guitar, Nada – Rhythm Guitar, Solrac – Bass, & Steve – Drums.
DEMO-NIC: 2002
The band stepped into the studio for the 1st time in mid 2002 to record this 3 song demo E.P. It was released through the bands own record label Fuck the Main$tream Records [at that time called FTM Records] - the release was exclusively sold in local record shops and at a few shows. The lineup for this release was Will T - Vox, Carrie - Lead Guitar, Nada - Rhythm Guitar, Solrac - Bass, Steve - Drums
1.American Personality
2.Born Dead
3.Zero
Demoralize EP: 2003
Originally released as a three song demo E.P. this was the band's second time in the studio. The E.P. was passed around at shows, school, and to record labels. The line up for this release was: Will T. - Vox, Carrie - Lead Guitar, Nada - Rhythm Guitar, Solrac - Bass, Steve - Drums.
1.FTM
2.Born Bead
3.So Long
FTM RECORDS PRESENTS: BANG YOUR HEAD, WAKE THE DEAD NEW DEMOS ’03 :2003
In 2003 FTM’s song “So Long” appeared on FTM RECORDS’ 2003 compilation which showcased the various local talents of the budding South Texas label.
Rarities & Demo Tapes Vol.1: 2004
In 2004 while the band was busy recording what would eventually become the group's debut album "Sursum Corda", F.T.M. released a collection of B-sides and rare home demos from '00-04 entitled "Rarities & Demo Tapes Vol. 1". The CD was sold strictly at shows through out 2004. The lineup for this release was: Will T - Vox, Carrie - Lead Guitar, Nada - Rhythm Guitar, Solrac - Bass, Steve - Drums, Chad - Guitar on tracks 2-13-21, Jo B - Bucket Drums on tracks 20.
1.Express Death [new demo]
2.Eyes Nailed Shut [Practice demo]
3.The Disbelieving Ones [Live '01]
4.Down in the park [practice demo]
5.Crucified State [Live]
6.Conscious Nightmare [Live]
7.Empty Reality [Live]
8.Dilated [practice demo]
9.Check the motherfucking mic [practice demo]
10.Reinforced Hate [practice demo '03]
11.Awake Again [practice demo '03]
12.Scar Song [practice demo '03]
13.Misanthropist Mix [lost mix]
14.The Disbelieving One [Industrial practice]
15.Electrobliss [interlude]
16.The Death March [Lost demo '01]
17.Drunken Philosophy [spoken word interlude]
18.Call Us the Deads [undead mix '02]
19.Void (of thought mix) [lost mix '01]
20.Conceited [lost demo '00]
21.Fuck It [original 8-track demo '00]
Scar Song [single]: 2005
Shortly before F.T.M. officially released their debut album "Sursum Corda" they put out their 1st single for the album - "Scar Song". The single featured 2 other tracks from the forthcoming LP. The lineup for this release was: Will T - Vox/programming, Carrie - Lead Guitar/programming, Nada - Rhythm Guitar/programming, & Solrac - Bass/programming
1.Scar Song
2.Not Yet
3.Heal
Sursum Corda: 2005
Shortly after the departure of long time drummer Steven F. the group continued with their plans to record a full-length album. Previously the band was set to record an album of older material with a handful of new songs. However, the departure of their longtime band mate acted as a catalyst to write & record a completely different, completely new album "Sursum Corda". In place of a live drummer the group decided to use programming & worked together to program the entire album. Though, shortly before the album was released Steve rejoined the group and went on to perform the album live, he himself is not actually on the album. The lineup for this release is Will T - Vox/programming, Carrie - Lead guitar/programming, Nada - Rhythm Guitar/programming, Solrac - Bass/programming, Scott Stone - Lead Guitar on Track 9, Chad Doubrava - Lead Guitard on Track 11
1.Divine
2.Biblical
3.Not Yet
4.Scar Song
5.Shitonyourface
6.Subtle
7.Express Death
8.Heal
9.Drift [rapideyemovement]
10.Thatswhygodmadefathers
11.Away [whats takes us]
FTM Records Presents: Start the rEVOLution :2005
In 2005 FTM’s song “HEAL” appeared on FTM RECORDS compilation START THE rEVOLution which featured songs from fellow label artists as well as various local South Texas bands.
FZ/FTM: United Chaos & Anarchy [split] 2005
In the Fall of 2005 Fuck the Mainstream teamed with friends and local talent Feeling Zero to release an extremely rare 4 song split to be thrown from stage by the bands at their shows. It is limited to 15 copies. The FTM lineup is the same as it was for “Sursum Corda”.
Feeling Zero
1.The world is mine
2.181 & 59 Fuck the Main$tream
3.Scar Song
4.Shitonyourface
LUMINARY: 2006
In an attempt to help raise money for equipment and better transportation the group compiled the songs from the “Demoralize E.P.” with the rare demo version of “Crucified State” and a few songs from the bands then recently released album “Sursum Corda” and created the “Luminary E.P.”.However, this CD was pulled shortly after being released. Only a handful of copies still exist. Will T. - Vox, Carrie - Lead Guitar, Nada - Rhythm Guitar, Solrac - Bass, Steve - Drums.
1.So Long
2.Born Dead
3.FTM
4.Biblical
5.Crucified State
6.Heal
7.Express Death
What Happened To Evol? [single]: 2006.
Once the group finished promoting 2005's "Sursum Corda" and another line up change the band decided to take a brief break from the road to start writing another album. A month or so after they started the undertaking of this endeavor their drummer Steve was sentenced to six months in jail for failure to pay back pay on child support. Since this time he hadn't quit, the band decided to postpone further progress on the album and to take personal time out till he was released from jail. However, on the 4th of July 2006 Carrie & Will got together, got drunk, and ended up writing & recording a new song without a drummer, bassist, or rhythm guitarist who were all busy doing their own thing. The end result was the song "What happened to evol?" an acoustic song with very dark tones. Shortly thereafter F.T.M. released a very small run limited promo single for the new song and included a couple of older previously released songs as well. The lineup for this release was: Will T - vox & Carrie - Lead Guitar on all 3 tracks, and Nada - Rhythm Guitar, Solrac -bass, and Steve - drums on tracks 2 & 3
1.What happened to evol?
2.Crucified State
3.Empty Reality
Heaven Lies [single]: 2007
With Steve now out of jail and a new place to practice the group got back to writing the new album and playing shows. One cold day in December ‘06 the band tracked “Heaven Lies” after a lengthy practice. At beginning of January ’07 the band released the Heaven Lies single. The line up for this release is: Will T – Vox, Carrie – Lead Guitar, Climaxxx – Rhythm Guitar on Track 1, Solrac – Bass on Tracks 1 & 3, & Steve – Drums on Tracks 1 & 3, Nada - Rhythm Guitar on Track 3.
1.Heaven Lies
2.What happened evol?
3.So Long
Fuck the Main$tream Records: Music From the Frontline Comp 2008
In the Spring of ’08 FTM released a brand new song “Just One More” with a brand new lineup as part of a compilation CD with fellow label & underground artists from across Texas, along with a few not from Texas. The line up for this song is: Will T – Vox/Guitar/Bass & Stacy V – Drums.
Time Waits For No One: Six Song Album Promo 2008.
In the Fall of 2008 FTM released a six song album promo sampler for their forthcoming sophomore album “Time waits for no one” which is due out sometime in the Spring/Summer of 2009. So far 200+ copies of this album sampler have been pressed given out by the band to promote the upcoming album. The lineup for this release is: Will T – Vox/guitar/bass/samples, Solrac – Lead Bass/Guitar on tracks 2 & 4, Stacy V. – Drums/Backup.
1.Crutch
2.Betrayed
3.Fuck Ourselves
4.Over the view
5.Remembering in the slowdown
6.Poison
Sursum Corda: Reissue 2008
This is like it says a re-issue of FTM’s 2005 debut album. This re-issue however features the lost original version of “Biblical” - which was initially intended to appear on the album but was lost prior to the final production, brand new album art, and a bonus track.
This is exactly the same as the six song album promo sampler but with better album art, packaging, & features edited versions of the songs. It is intended for use by radio stations to promote their forthcoming sophomore album “Time waits for no one” which is due out sometime in the Spring/Summer of 2009 and hopefully get some air play. The lineup for this release is: Will T – Vox/guitar/bass/samples, Solrac – Lead Bass/Guitar on tracks 2 & 4, Stacy V. – Drums/Backup.
1.Crutch [Radio Edit]
2.Betrayed
3.Love Ourselves [Radio Edit]
4.Over the view
5.Remembering in the slowdown
6.Poison
Demoralize EP: Reissue 2009
This upcoming RE-ISSUE will feature the 3 songs from the original E.P. and adds a few others to the fold from the same era in the band, as well as features all new mixes & album art.
1.So Long
2.Born Dead
3.FTM
4.Empty Reality
5.Crucified State
6.Born Dead [live @ iFEELsick 2003]
Time Waits For No One: 2009
The upcoming sophomore full-length release from F.T.M. Due out sometime in 2009. Track listing and final album art currently unavailable.
In a world where we are force fed what to like and dislike, what to read, think, feel, and see...A world so relentless with it's propaganda and programming, there needs to be something to snap mankind out of the pop culture coma induced by society, to bring attention to the nothingness, and light to dark, it's time for your de-programming... we are FUCK THE MAINSTREAM... Fuck the Main$tream is an American Metal Industrial band from South Texas. The group has been around since early 2000 and has so far had 8 different people among the ranks at some time or another. F.T.M. for short, has made quite a name for themselves in the underground scene and are veterans of the Texas music circuit. They have self released one album “Sursum Corda” 2005, five EP’s, and countless demos on their record label Fuck the Main$tream Records. Theatrics, Anti-propaganda, intense energy, and huge mosh pits have made their shows something to remembered and talked about for years. The band currently consists of Carlos Gonzales aka Solrac, Adam Gonzales aka Cowboy, Mike Valdez aka Mike, and Will Thompson aka Dwill/WilT. The group is currently busy prepping their sophomore effort "Time waits for no one" for an august release. The band is also in the studio recording a brand new EP for release later this year through SPINALCORE RECORDS…
Here's a quote I saw today that made me think about the priorities in life;
"Imagine life as a game in which you are juggling five balls in the air. You name them - work, family, health, friends, and spirit - and you're keeping all of these in the air. You will soon understand that work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back. But the other four balls - family, health, friends, and spirit are made of glass. If you drop one of these, they will be irrevocably scuffed, marked, nicked, damaged, or even shattered...You must understand that and strive for balance in your life."~Brian Dyson
I hope that you have been able to keep things balanced, I am trying harder to! ROCK ON! Karen :)
hey,thanks for the video...good to see you guys still rockin. i was there when it all went down in the beginin. what is it...ten years now. christ. good times....
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