30 years in the past a darkish presence moved into music historical past when TYPE O NEGATIVE launched their third studio album, “Bloody Kisses”, bringing a goth metallic voice to the plenty. Listed at #53 on Rolling Stone‘s “Prime 100 Best Heavy Steel Albums of All Time”, “Bloody Kisses” was an on the spot traditional paving the way in which to the music charts with the unimaginable vocals by the late Peter Steele, drums by Johnny Kelly, guitars by Kenny Hickey, with keyboards by Josh Silver.
Z2 commemorates the thirtieth anniversary of “Bloody Kisses” with a surprising quantity of artwork and tales from rock star contributors Andy Biersack, Carla Harvey, Cristina Scabbia and Burton C. Bell — in addition to many extra. This anthology captures each the haunted edge and the dry satirical humor that outlined what many think about to be the definitive gothic metallic album. The gathering is slated for publication in late spring 2024 and can embody, for the primary time ever a double-picture disc vinyl set of “Bloody Kisses”, that includes artwork by Alan Robert, LIFE OF AGONY bassist and “The Magnificence Of Horror” creator.
“I’ve a protracted historical past with the TYPE O guys since all of us grew up in the identical neighborhood in Brooklyn,” shared Robert. “Josh Silver produced LIFE OF AGONY‘s preliminary demos in his dwelling studio and our debut album “River Runs Crimson” at Programs Two — the identical place TYPE O recorded ‘Bloody Kisses’. We did a number of excursions collectively within the early ’90s and shared a ton of snickers, so it was really an honor to be part of bringing this e book to life. I do know their music inside and outside.”
“Kind O Unfavorable: Bloody Kisses” is a group of 11 tales based mostly on tracks from the unique launch in 1993 together with the tune “Suspended In Nightfall” from the “Suspended In Nightfall” various model (1994). That includes cowl artwork by Robert, an introduction by BIOHAZARD‘s Billy Graziadei, a collector’s card by ANTHRAX/PANTERA drummer Charlie Benante, and impressed tales together with “Too Late: Frozen” by founder and frontman for BLACK VEIL BRIDES Andy Biersack with artwork by Paolo Armitano (DYLAN DOG),“Christian Lady” by writer and co-lead vocalist for BUTCHER BABIES Carla Harvey with artwork by Thomas Tenney (DC, Picture),“We Hate Everybody” written and illustrated by Robert (“Pantera: Vulgar Show Of Energy”),“Bloody Kisses” by LACUNA COIL frontwoman Cristina Scabbia with artwork by Seth Adams (Disney, Higher Deck),“Blood & Hearth” by Grammy nominee, photographer, producer and FEAR FACTORY co-founder Burton C. Bell with artwork by Marco Finnegan (Abrams, Picture),and “Black No. 1” by NEW YEARS DAY lead singer, actress, and creator Ashley Costello with artwork by Steve Kurth (Marvel).
When requested why this e book is essential, editor-in-chief Rantz Hoseley stated, “TYPE O NEGATIVE is a kind of uncommon bands that created a musical style by their very existence, and ‘Bloody Kisses’ is a kind of surprising superb releases that flipped the desk of what was anticipated from laborious rock and metallic bands when it got here out. 30 years later, there is no band that may go head-to-head with what they completed with that album, and our focus has been celebrating and honoring that spirit in each one in every of these tales and artwork items.”
Z2 and TYPE O NEGATIVE current “Bloody Kisses” in hardcover and as a deluxe version together with the hardcover, double image disc model of the album on vinyl that includes every of the 4 members of the band and collector’s card by Benante, a super-limited version together with the hardcover, double image disc model of the album on vinyl that includes every of the 4 members of the band, and collector’s card by Benante — restricted to 666 models and at last a really restricted variety of the uncommon REPULSION (pre-TYPE O NEGATIVE) demo cassette, considered misplaced ceaselessly, and uncovered just lately in a Brooklyn attic.
“Kind O Unfavorable: Bloody Kisses” shall be accessible in hardcover through Z2 distributed by Simon & Schuster for an inventory value of $40 (ISBN: 979-8-88656-064-0) at retailers in every single place in spring 2024.
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