Instrumental swells ebb and flow as atmospheric density gives way to an ever evolving dynamic shift in direction, which in turn rises to breaking point, via jarring white noise and a crescendo that could possibly be standing on its last legs. A foreboding tension is ever present under an ethereal density and urgency, the resulting sound being an eclectic and continuously evolving undercurrent of melody and noise which looks to envelope the listener.
Rest initially began life in late 2001. A demo was recorded and numerous gigs around Ireland with numerous bands followed while the four piece wrote the material for their debut album, Burning in Water Drowning in Flame, released on Out On A Limb Records in 2004.
A member departed, and a new mini-album was written and recorded, signaling a change in direction from their decidedly Post-Rock roots, before a new member was duly recruited. The band embarked on their first British tour in April when they supported Swedish post-metal outfit Cult of Luna. In October of 2006, a track from the bands mini-album was used on the Kerrang compilation album, New Breed, alongside a host of new and upcoming British acts.
Operation: Impending Doom, was released in January 2007 on Out On A Limb Records. Over two tracks and twenty minutes it offers a significant shift in tone and mood from previous releases.
The band played some dates around the country in support of the new release in January and February, followed by a support slot on Isis’s last Dublin date at the Temple Bar Music Centre.
Currently writing new material for a new album which (we hope) will be out sometime early next year...
Just a quick note to let you know that I have a new free digital release out now on Cock Rock Disco if you would like to take a listen.
Heres what label owner Jason Forrest had to say!
Herv: "Not figuratively, but literally in love with Music..."
"Ireland's sexiest laptopper lands his latest mini-album on Cock Rock Disco! "Not figuratively, but literally in love with Music..." is a rave inspired experimental break-acid-core thrill ride of endless ideas and possibilities. Herv packs a lot into the 8 tracks; melodies evolve and twist, beats fracture and congeal and synths collide! It's exciting! But that's not all, it comes with 2 cd designs and a freakin A0 sized poster! Whoa! Can't beat the value in that!"
Just a quick note to let you know that I have a new free digital release out now on Cock Rock Disco if you would like to take a listen.
Heres what label owner Jason Forrest had to say!
Herv: "Not figuratively, but literally in love with Music..."
"Ireland's sexiest laptopper lands his latest mini-album on Cock Rock Disco! "Not figuratively, but literally in love with Music..." is a rave inspired experimental break-acid-core thrill ride of endless ideas and possibilities. Herv packs a lot into the 8 tracks; melodies evolve and twist, beats fracture and congeal and synths collide! It's exciting! But that's not all, it comes with 2 cd designs and a freakin A0 sized poster! Whoa! Can't beat the value in that!"
Hey guys, how's it going? Excuse this out of the blue comment and yes it’s one of those ‘all about us’ ones, but just wanted to let you know, we’re having our EP launch tomorrow (Friday 16th Oct) at the Crane Lane theatre here in Cork. It’s free to everyone and be great if you’re around. All the best Linda & Carl x
Amazing set the other night as usual fellas, dunno how Colm rips through all those riffs on a fretless! The guitar tones were the best I've heard them too, chug chug chug. Patrick
A 4 track EP, titled Call Signs, it provides the perfect introduction to the band prior to the release of their debut album, Grappling Hooks, in early 2010.
You can hear samples from all 4 EP tracks on the NAO Myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/naoband
Hey lads, cannot WAIT to see your gig with Zu. I'm a big Zu fan and I've seen ye before as well - me likey the combination!
We've our own little event in Cyprus not long after just in case anyone's interested. We're launching our debut EP on Friday the 2nd, Cyprus Av with guests C!ties. €5 including copy of EP. Check out our tunes.
We at 'Clitoral Defection,' are just dropping on by to say "Hows your fucking balls?
It's been a while since we last tickled your chin and looked down on our noses at you.
Not that we care about you,your life or your opinion so much now than what we ever did, because we never did and we never will and what is there to care about anyway?
You're a cunting internet 'friend.'
But,we at 'Clitoral Defecation,' still value your internet friendship more than ball cancer, so that's why we are letting you know that we now have our tunes up on our profile,
8 songs of rotten recorded in a metal container,its rough,brutal,horrible to the ears kind of rotten...
The fantastic voyage of filth has finally embarked!
Just remember kids,we hate you more than you can ever hate yourself! get fucked!
yours begrudgingly and cosmically unsure
Bag O' Cans - Supreme High Lord Chancellor of Filth Clitoral Defecation
Come and join our 2nd CAPOEIRA FESTIVAL IN CORK 2009 "Batizado & Troca de Cordas" - Saturday 22 & Sunday 23rd August! Capoeira is not only a martial art but an art form in the more conventional sense. Through Capoeira, one develops different creative skills: music, movement, songs, improvisation, rhythm. Don’t miss it!
Hey guys.. Long time.. Just listening to your stuff... man it's so awesome.. the drums are nuts. Enjoyed the shows we used play together. Good to know you're still playing. Long live Rest. Pete Paradox
Hey lads-as ye prob know I'm putting together a Doom/BM/Experimental night in The Infirmary Sat 1st of Aug-it's a late gig so it would be great if ye could make it down. If it goes well I'm hoping to do some more, niamh:)
hey guys whats the crack we are playing in cork this Saturday the 18th in Cyprus avenue with the grudge (tool cover bands) if your around come check it starts around 9 -cheers S.H.!.T.
hey guys if your not busy saturday night were in cypress avenue with s.h.i.t !!! tool tribute and a band called shit thats gotta be worth checkin out!!ha ha
