Mike Herrera: Vocals
Cory Trendler: Guitar/vocals
Joe Ramirez: Guitar
Billy Joe Bailey: Bass/vocals Wisam Alshaibi: Drums
Seth Papa Piracci (AKA Sasha the Gay Russian Sailor)
Former touring members
Justin Hackl: Guitar/vocals
Ian Johnsen: Guitar/vocals
Mike Delmonico: Guitar
Murder City Devils, Small Brown Bike, Quicksand, Lifetime, Leatherface, Hot Water Music. At The Drive In, Refused, Jawbox, Farside, The Foo Fighters, The Lawrence Arms, SAMIAM, Knapsack, The Frogs. TOM FUCKING WAITS, Wesley Willis, and the godfather GG Allen.
Sounds Like
Music that means something. We also know how to play Norse Black Metal but we keep it to ourselves what with the human sacrifice, just casual you know..
In 2005 the band released their critically lauded debut album Hello Sailor, and supported the record with an arduous two year touring spree. TBOP shows became the stuff of legends and Hello Sailor carved out a niche for itself as one of the most important punk records of the past few years. But in 2006, seemingly without warning, the band announced an indefinite hiatus and dropped out of sight. Fans and friends were confounded and disappointed; this was one of the best bands we've ever seen. So, what happened?
Over the past two years, the members of the band pursued various interests and activities, growing and changing as individuals. Vocalist Mike Herrera continued making amazing music in Denver, CO with the band Sleeperhorse. Guitarist Cory Trendler married a great girl and moved to Seattle to join the working-class. Guitarist Joe Ramirez moved to Canada to manage a skate shop. Bass player Billy Joe (BJ) Bailey joined the Merchant Marines went back to school, and drummer Wisam Alshaibi spent time traveling in his home land in the Middle East and all over Europe.
"I feel like these individual events have created amazing inspiration for us, and the only band that can release that energy is the pact..and we all know that.", says guitarist Cory Trendler, "Although we all went our seperate ways, we never completely lost touch with each other. We always managed to continue talking either through short visits here and there, or emails or phone calls, and amazingly we still maintained a solid foundation for our friendships regardless of some of our mistakes, and regardless of where everyone was in their own lives, so i think really after a while it became obvious that we were all still feeling like there was something more we needed to say...i think all of us sorta felt like we needed to wrap things up the right way before we run out of time. And deep down i know all of us feel that our magic together as the original line up could never be replaced...we had something so much more than just chemistry and no word or action could ever explain what we had together as a group of best friends."
Needless to say, the folks at Eyeball Records were thrilled when the band contacted them about recording and releasing a new EP to be called Wolves In The Lazarette. The band will begin recording in January, with an expected release date in spring of 2009. In addition, Cory Trendler's start-up indie label Tired Owl Records will be issuing an extremely limited special edition vinyl.
"The reason we are putting this record out is very simple." says TBOP drummer Wisam Alshaibi, "We owed it to our fans, the kids that drove a thousand miles to come see us, the kids that got inked for the rest of their lives with our lyrics, or anybody else that was a part of the pact. The other reason was to satisfy ourselves. Some of the songs on Hello Sailor are nearly 4-5 years old. We wanted to satisfy this feeling we all had .We wanted to once and for all show the world who was the absolute best at what we do. Drawing from our influences like Hot Water Music, Leatherface, Samiam, The Lawrence Arms, Farside, Small Brown Bike, Hum, Murder City Devils, we are going to put out simply the best possible music that we can, Cory, Mike, Joe, Wisam, and BJ have never been better songwriters than we are at this point and we are going to remind people about emotion, passion, and kicking fucking ass. We are looking ahead and not towards the past. TBOP has a lot of reputations, but the most important was that we were the band that you never forgot once you met us or heard us. We have been through the most absolutely insane journey, I honestly believe that no band has ever been through the things we have, whether it be eating out of dumpsters in NYC because the majors labels dragged us their, or touring the USA for 2 years without ever stopping for more than a week at a time. Our eyes have seen things that words can't describe. Only music can. TBOP is not broken up, is not together, is not in hiatus, is not pulling stunts. And one last thing, we needed to repair our relationships with each other, and the only way we know how to do that is through music. We are the "Wolves in the Lazarette".
CHECK OUT MIKE AND JUSTIN'S NEW BAND!!!
www.myspace.com/sleeperhorse
www.myspace.com/onlythethunderrocks
Music Video for "We Drink So You Don't Have To" from The Blackout Pact's first release on Astromagnetics/The Platform Group/Eyeball/Universal "Hello Sailor"
A clip of The Blackout Pact at Rock Island in Denver, playing "I Punch You, You Punch Me"
The Blackout Pact Electronic Press Kit (This is what our record label sent to radio stations and other people to convince them to play our songs on the air) This was right after we played with Thursday at CBGB's for one of the "Save CBGB's" shows that sadly never saved the venue but it was an honor. We recommend you watch this, it's hilarious, yet gives a real insight into the band and what we are all about
A&R Marc Debiak at Eyeball Records contact him for all Press, Distro, Booking, and anything else you might need, he is really good looking Marc Debiak at Eyeball Records, marc@eyeballrecords.com. Check back frequently as this information for press contact and other business stuff that we don't care about will change, but for now Marc is your man. And like I said, really good looking
Check out DUSTY RHODES & THE RIVER BAND at The Larimer Lounge TONIGHT!! Also playing, tonight, Leslie & The Badgers, Casey James Prestwood & The Burning Angels, and Andy Thomas!!! Tickets are only $10 and can be purchased at www.bigmarkstickets.com!! Take a look at their music video BLIND LEAD THE BLIND and come on by tonight!!!
Hey! DO YOU STILL NEED TO BOOK YOUR SUMMER TOUR!?!?! Do you want to do it at an afforable price?!?! well i can help you out! Just shoot me over an email at the Stalencia Booking email at (stalencia@gmail.com) with your band name, myspace url, and some stuff about you guys. We'll send you all the info so we can get you out on the road asap! Hope to hear from you all soon!
Hey! STILL NEED TO BOOK YOUR SUMMER TOUR?!?! And do you want to do it for an affordable price?!? Well i can help! Just shoot me over an email at the Stalencia Booking email at stalencia@gmail.com with your band name, myspace url and some stuff about you and we'll send you all the info you need! Hope to hear from you all soon!
You Guys Are Awesome!...I went to Warped Tour in I think '06 JUST to see you guys but Couldn't find your lineup anywhere!...But I'm So Glad you guys are Back in the game...Can't Wait for the tour..
Whats up, we just finished recording last on sunday and have new originals up on myspace. We are excited about the sound and we'd love for you to hear em. Let us know if your diggin the jams :) SFS
Hey there. Just wanted to let you know that The 25th Hour is about to be raping faces all over. Check our page for shows and listen to the new songs while your at it. Slippy slap one on your page if you like it. Oh yeah we got new show and promo pics so leave us a comment and tell us what you think or else well but plug an innocent altar boy!haha stay jairy- Richard
Hey thanks for adding and the friendship. Keep checking back for upcoming shows, live footage and our EP due for release mid 2009. Have a listen to our 2 tracks up on myspace and cheers for your support.
ALL AGES SHOW!!! Saturday April 25th @ The Rock & Roll Grill (1531 Champa St. , Denver) ILLICIT SECTS Platte River Killers Maximum Groove Monster Extreme Turbo Smash $10 Cover www.myspace.com/illicitsects
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