[QUOTE=Keef]New avatar based on the cover. I think the cover matches the feel of the album. This one is more about the battles and wars isn't it, and the red and black really suit that mood.[/QUOTE]

Neh, the album is about how writing the story of "Coheed and Cambria" is affecting the author, and his life. When you hear a song like "Welcome Home" though, it just makes you wonder what the heck Claudio is up to, and how a guy could have a life that epic (the author of the story). Its a bold step to step out of the story (kind of) like this, but I think it might just work. Sweet *** avatar by the way.

Anyone wonder what the band will do when the story is finished?

[QUOTE=Keef]Anyone wonder what the band will do when the story is finished?[/QUOTE]

Well they have two more cd's to finish up after this one, then Claudio said that he was interested in directing a movie for the story. I doubt they'll end the story after two cd's though, especially since they will be huge by then.

Is there only me who loves Co&Ca music, and the songs, but has no idea what the hell the story is about?

I don't know the story at all. I didn't know there even was a story until I joined MX. I still love the music though.

[QUOTE=Untitled]Is there only me who loves Co&Ca music, and the songs, but has no idea what the hell the story is about?[/QUOTE]

:cool: [URL=http://www.cobaltandcalcium.com]http://www.cobaltandcalcium.com[/URL] There is an entire topic in the forum about the story. It clears alot of things up.

I have a reasonable idea on the story thanks to Ste and Cobert. I still don't understand it fully.

I'd just like to mention that the second comic is up on their official site for your buying pleasure now

[QUOTE=hey, you're not cory!]AHHHH! They're touring with the Blood Brothers and they're coming near here soon but me and my friends are already planning to go see Thrice and Underoath. And they're in the same month. And I doubt that my parents will let me go to two concerts in Chicago in one month. But I guess I can try.[/QUOTE]
Coheed and Cambria + The Blood Brothers > Thrice + Underoath

But barley because I do love thrice too.

Meh, I'm actually leaning toward Thrice and Underoath.

I'll probably end up there anyway cause all of my friends like them and most don't like Coheed or the Blood Brothers.

[QUOTE=hey, you're not cory!]Meh, I'm actually leaning toward Thrice and Underoath.

I'll probably end up there anyway cause all of my friends like them and most don't like Coheed or the Blood Brothers.[/QUOTE]
It would be a really tough call for me. I love Thrice and Coheed & Cambria. Your lucky those tours are near you though. So far neither tour has a date anywhere near where I live. :upset:

I'll see if I can talk my dad into letting me go to both though.

There are still rumours that Blood Brothers are breaking up, so I'd take that opportunity and see 2 amazing bands of great musical talent.

[QUOTE=Keef]There are still rumours that Blood Brothers are breaking up, so I'd take that opportunity and see 2 amazing bands of great musical talent.[/QUOTE]

Well, for me I'd probably go to BB/Coheed, seeing as I've seen UnderOATH, and Thrice are on Warped, and I've yet to see BB or Coheed.

In today's Kerrang, Claudio gives a little explaination about all the new songs. I'll type it up in a minute

Claudio's guide to the new album

[size=7][b]WARNING: If you don't want the record a litte ruined, I suggest you don't read on. A lot of it is about the song's sounds and a little bit of the story![/b][/size]



[b]Keeping The Blade:[/b] "This is the intro, an orchestrated piece. It's written by Joshua Eppard, the drummer, and myself, and it's actually the intros to (previous albums) 'In Keeping Secrets...' and 'Second Stage Turbine Blade' with an arrangement in the middle to bring them all together. It's very beautiful."

[b]Always And Never:[/b] "This is an acoustic piece. Just myself, and actually my niece Janirez screaming in the background, hollering on her own. She's three years old."

[b]Welcome Home:[/b] "This is really the opening track of the record, and it's very aggressive. Very reminiscent of Led Zeppelin's "Kashmir", som e people say."

[b]Ten Speed (Of God's Blood & Burial):[/b] "This one focuses in on a character of the story, his name is Ten Speed. He's actually a 10-speed bicycle, created by the subconscious of the writer as guidance to destroy the record, helping the writer to figure out a way to end the whole story."

[b]Crossing The Frame:[/b] This one talks about the characters from previous records: Newo Ikkin, and her role, and I don't want to get into that now. It's basically a straightforward rock song, very much in the vein of Thin Lizzy."

[b]Good Apollo I: The Writing Writer:[/b] "That's a pretty elaborate song. That's where we start getting into the elaborate side of Coheed And Cambria, with more musicians, and several guest musicians playing on it. It's where we get a little chaotic."

[b]Once Upon Your Dead Body:[/b] "This is like The Beach Boys, very sing-songy. You'll definately hear that band here. I've spent a lot of time listening to the new Brian Wilson album 'Smile'. That band is pretty amazing."

[b]Wake Up:[/b] "This is the record's ballad. You can call it that if you like. There's a lot of significance to me and my relationships or whatever you want to call them."

[b]The Suffering:[/b] "This is a straightforward, single-sounding song. It's a combinations of a lot of the Coheed And Cambria-esque straightforward rock song: the "A Favor House Atlantic"'s, "Three Evil"'s and "Blood Red Summer"'s."

[b]The Lying Lies And Dirty Secrets Of Miss Erica Court:[/b] "It's very laid-back, not as in-your-face as some of the other ones. We're played it live and kids have been calling it "Tell All Your Friends", cause there's a line in it which says "Sell all your friends"."

[b]Mother May I:[/B] "This reminds me of The Police. It's one of my mother's favourites. It's very subdued in the verses, and opens up quite a bit in the chorus."

[b]The Willing Well I, II, III & IV:[/B] "This is a four-part thing, wqhere we get into the progressive side of Coheed And Cambria. This section is about 34 minutes long. Each song varies between about seven and eight minutes. It's pretty much the climax of the record, the real puzzle."

I am excited. I was thinking that Dear Apollo was going to be filled with music in the vein of Blood Red Summer, etc. but it doesnt look like its going to be that way. yay. Thanks for the article.

coheed and cambria is my favorite band next to blink182, motion city soundtrack, and, every time i die.

i can't wait for their new cd. I know this is a stupid question, but what day does there new cd come out?

nevermind, i found out. i can't wait...

I'm listening to all there stuff right now to refresh the expernce of their music and I think I just got a boner.

48 days!

I am dying to hear it.

[QUOTE=cobert]Coheed and cambria posted some new tour dates, and if you didnt see them, here:
9/27 - Atlantic City
9/29 - Pittsburgh
9/30 - Columbus
10/01 - Chicago
10/02 - Detroit
10/04 - Minneapolis
10/05 - Des Moines
10/06 - Lawrence
10/07 - Denver
10/08 - Magna
10/12 - Seattle
10/16 - Los Angeles[/QUOTE]

wtf, no Philly?? oh well AC will have to do

/bizzump

Sept. 20 needs to hurry up and get here!

^Yeah it does! I just pre-order the CD/T-Shirt package, and I can't wait to get it.

Where did you pre-order?

[QUOTE=AZNGuitaristDude101]Where did you pre-order?[/QUOTE]
I put a link up in the news thread. It's a pretty good deal. :thumb:

Cool. I'll check it out.

Wasn't "Welcome Home" a free download anyways a few weeks ago?

Yeah, I think it was. I'm not sure why that is part of the package.

I guess they wanted people to pay something instead of getting it for free.

The new album seems really intersting. Why do you think they are doing two song that have parts taken frm old songs? That seems a bit odd.

I know about the intro having old parts of other songs, what is the other song?

The intro is merging the two other intros from the other albums, and adding its own little twist. Thats it. No other song.

NEW US FALL TOUR DATES ADDED!!!

October 10th
Portland, OR
Roseland Theater
Fanclub Onsale: Aug 8th
Public Onsale: Aug 13 @ 10AM

October 20th
San Diego, CA
Soma
Fanclub Onsale Aug 8
Public Onsale: Aug 13 @ 10am

October 21st
Phoenix, AZ
The Marquee Theater
Fanclub Onsale Aug 8
Public Onsale: Aug 13 @ Noon

October 22nd
Albuquerque, NM
Sunshine Theater
Fanclub Onsale Aug 8
Public Onsale: Aug 13 @ 10am

More dates will be announced soon!



YES YES YES! NOW I CAN GO!!!

i guess I'm going to the LA show..... Anyone know the ticket price?

I feel out of touch with this thread, i didnt post in it for 4 days and its not dying, im surprised.

Yeah cob, where the f*ck have you been?

[QUOTE=TMA]Yeah cob, where the f*ck have you been?[/QUOTE]

My computer broke. I just made a goodbye thread on it, nucca.

So, what are people's thoughts on the bands that are touring with Co&Ca this Fall? I know who they all are, but I've never really HEARD them.

I think MeWithoutYou are pretty annoying.

Dredg, i hear, sound like tool. Not my cup of tea.

The blood brothers are allright, ill listen to them.