About THE NEW JACOBIN CLUB

Bohemian Circus, The New Jacobin Club Streaming New Track 'Champagne Ivy' + Declares Release Of New Album 'Soldiers Of The Mark' Out Sept. 2nd

Six piece punk rock cabaret, The New Jacobin Club, are a must see, bucket list band. Their unbelievable gothic freak show performance, theatrical storylines, and multi-instrumentals (cello, theremin, keyboard, etc.) are a rare occurrence for the flat lands of Saskatchewan. They are not a stranger to the Canadian Music scene as they have been a staple for nearly 20 years. With plans to release their ninth album titled ‘Soldiers of the Mark’, NJC have been keeping tabs on their progress.

The official release date for ‘Soldiers of the Mark’ is September 2, 2014 with the band now streaming the first single ‘Champagne Ivy’ at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8blkV_xMdI

“This album represents for us a benchmark of maturity and collaboration. “Champagne Ivy” was the first song I started working on after we finished our “Acts of Treason” tour in 2010 and it's a blast to hear how the band's newest members 5 years ago have today become such an integral part of the NJC sound and style. Luminous and Candi both shine on this track with the electric cello leads and rich backing vocals. It's the colourful and elegant live sound we've been working on for 4 years finally captured it in the studio. It’s also one of the 3 free songs we’re giving away to new fans joining our online community! You can sign up right at newjacobinclub.com.” comments The Horde

The album will be for sale through Itunes, and can be pre-order via the bands bandcamp and website www.newjacobinclub.com

In addition, NJC are offering fans a very special and limited edition 'Soldiers of The Mark' hardcover coffee-table format lyric book with the release of the album. It will be a joint effort with Calgary, AB based RunRabbit Entertainment. RunRabbit is notable for their independent short films (“Lilith” premiered at the 2013 Calgary Horrorcon and featured music by the New Jacobin Club prominently in the soundtrack) as well as their dark and provocatively themed photography. The book will contain not only the complete lyrics to the album, but an introduction, brief commentary written by band members and entourage, and full album credits. Contributing visual artists include Jess Thamnos (responsible for the iconic and menacing album cover ), Kathryn Trembach (band photographer) and Candice Grosenick (graphic artist behind the band’s concert posters and merchandise).

First editions of the book will be available by pre-order only and will include a special digital album download featuring the regular 10 song album plus 8 more bonus tracks. The deluxe 18 track version of the album will only be available directly from newjacobinclub.com and with the limited edition book.

Soldiers of the Mark – 2014 – Track listing:
1. The Mark (4:02)
2. Parade of Innocents (4:41)
3. Champagne Ivy(4:00)
4. Angel MMXIV (2:48)
5. A Grey Day to Die (3:53)
6. Into the Fire (5:26)
7. Garthim (3:58)
8. My Smile (2:47)
9. Seal of Metatron (3:50)
10. Return to Eden (2:46)

Album Length: 38:15

For more information, please visit the following links:
http://www.newjacobinclub.com
www.facebook.com/newjacobinclub
www.twitter.com/newjacobinclub

Biography:

Outcasts among wise men and fools alike, the New Jacobin Club is a fiendish group of musicians, poets, painters and performance artists who have been entertaining and provoking since the mid 1990’s. Combining seedy bohemian stage theatrics with bombastic art rock anthems has given the long lived ensemble a shocking and original edge that has attracted as much heated controversy as it has fiercely loyal fans.

Beginning as a power trio based in the Western Canadian city of Saskatoon, the New Jacobin Club signed to U.S. indie label Transparent Records in 1998 and released “A Lesson in Mortality”. In 2003 “Retake the Throne,” their second full length album, became a minor Canadian college radio hit, creeping on to the national top 100 chart by the year’s end. By 2009, the NJC had become infamous for their provocative live show featuring unsettling freakshow stunts and what would become signature pyro tricks such as “exploding” cymbals and lighting microphone stands on fire. They released the epic gothic rock-opera “This Treason” the following year accompanied with “Inside the Cannibal Circus,” a DVD complete with concept video, live concert and candid documentary style footage. The double disc set was met with even more college radio success and sparked strong opinions from critics in Canada and worldwide.

The group is led by founding father and roaring frontman Xerxes Praetorius Horde (“The Horde” to his allies), singing opposite Poison Candi (theremin, percussion, vocals) and backed by The Luminous (electric cello),The Ruin (bass), The Rat King (drums) and Mistress Nagini (backing vocals, synth) . On stage the band is often joined by a colorful cast of collaboraters including performance artists Firecrotch Jones, Raunchy Rabies, Rima the Birdgirl, and drummer/programmer Eclipse.

Described as “Fiery and imposing while still retaining a degree of intelligence and fore-thought” (Exclaim! Canada’s independent music authority), “Energizing and engaging” (PureGrain Audio, USA) and “a gloriously black exercise in dark psychedelia” (BCFM Sunday Rock Show Review, UK), the New Jacobin Club never tire of dancing on genre boundaries with nods to classic goth, 70’s rock, power metal, blues, somber folk and even a hint of danceable industrial funk. The NJC has shared the stage with KMFDM, Voltaire, the Groovie Ghoulies, Nashville Pussy, the Nekromantix and countless others. Their signature vocal hooks and riffs have propelled them onto local and national Canadian independant radio charts, several movie soundtracks and even their own cable televised acoustic special.

Now in 2014, the band returns with their next shocker ‘Soldiers of The Mark’ due out on September 2nd as a self-release sure to make your ears cringe with its ten tracks of insanity. Along with this release, NJC are offering fans a very special and limited edition “Soldiers of the Mark” hardcover coffee-table format lyric book. It will be a joint effort with Calgary, AB based RunRabbit Entertainment. RunRabbit is notable for their independent short films (“Lilith” premiered at the 2013 Calgary Horrorcon and featured music by the New Jacobin Club prominently in the soundtrack) as well as their dark and provocatively themed photography. The book will contain not only the complete lyrics to the album, but an introduction, brief commentary written by band members and entourage, and full album credits. Contributing visual artists include Jess Thamnos (responsible for the iconic and menacing album cover ), Kathryn Trembach (band photographer) and Candice Grosenick (graphic artist behind the band’s concert posters and merchandise).

First editions of the book will be available by pre-order only and will include a special digital album download featuring the regular 10 song album plus 8 more bonus tracks. The deluxe 18 track version of the album will only be available directly from newjacobinclub.com and with the limited edition book.

RIYL (Recommended If You Like) = Misfits, Danzig, Horrorpops, AFI, Creepshow

Release Date: September 2, 2014
Label: Manticore Music Group
Distribution: (coming soon)
Available on: CD Baby, Bandcamp, iTunes, NewJacobinClub.com

“Fiery and imposing while still retaining a degree of intelligence and fore-thought.” – Exclaim!

“Energizing and engaging!” – Pure Grain Audio

“a gloriously black exercise in dark psychedelia” – The BCFM Sunday Rock Show Review (UK)

“Worthy of a listen, if only to fuel your desire to see their amazing live show, which may change the way you see music forever.” BC Musician

“…a patchwork of Frankenstein of diverse influences, dueling guitars, enormous synths, pounding drums and bass, and most import_ant, what really sets it apart – incredible musicianship.” – Planet S Mag

“…staright out of the Glenn Danzig (Misfits era) tradition – though much more engaging than Danzig ever was… If you ever wondered what Gwar’s interpretation of The Rocky Horror Picture Show might be like, The New Jacobin Club has your answer.” – Harvest Moon Music

“Romps with a breath that is vibrant and refreshing…wonderfully flamboyant, theatrical and wicked.” – Ring Master Review

Album Length: 38:15
Album Credits: (Studio and live line up)
The Horde – vocals/guitar
Mistress Nagini – backing vocals/keyboard
The Ruin – bass
The Luminous – cello
Rat King – drums
Posion Candi – Vocals/theremin/percussion
*Guest cvocals on “Into The Fire” by Rob Corpse Eater from Bob & Rob’s Corpse Eating Service

Engineered & Produced by: Matthew Facca
Mastered by: Noah Mintz (Billy Talent, Birthday Massacre, Broken Social Scene)

Photo credit: Kathryn Trembach
Album artwork: Jesse Thamnos (RunRabbit Entertainment)

Discography:
2012 – Left Behind EP
2010 – This Treason/Inside The Cannibal Circus CD/DVD
2008 – The Final Entertainment Show EP
2008 – The Filthy & the Righteous (CD compilation album)
2006 – Wicked City
2003 – Retake The Throne
2001 – The New Jacobin Club
1999 – A Lesson in Mortality EP

Shared Stage w/:
KMFDM, Voltaire, The Groovie Ghoulies, Nashville Pussy, The Nekromantix
Tours & Fests:
2014 – Terminus Festival Calgary (Kick-Off Night feature performer)
2013 – “Birth of Squid Lord” Concept Show/Western Canadian Tour
2012 – Left Behind Western Canadian Tour
2011 – “Moral Adverntureres” Concept Show – SK Halloween Tour
2010 – “Acts of Treason and Poor Taste”(Concept Show) – Western Canadian Tour
2009 – “The Cannibal Circus Roadshow” (Concept Show) Western Canadian Tour
2008 – “The Final Entertainment Show” – Western Canadian Tour
2007 – “Wicked Tour” Part 2 – Western Canadian Tour
2006 – “Wicked Tour” Part 1 – Western Canadian Tour
2002 – Freedom Fest – “Extreme Sports” Tournament
2002 – “The New Jacobin Club” – Western Canadian Tour
1999 – A Lesson in Mortality – Western Canadian Tour
Movie Placements
2010 – “Dungeon Crawl” – Independent, Canada – Added to Soundtrack – “Retake the Throne” & “City of Thieves”
2006 – “Skeleton Key” Darkstone Entertainment USA – Added to Soundtrack – “Rats in the Walls (non-album mix)

Videography:
2012 – My Smile (from “Left Behind”)
2010 – This Treason (from “This Treason”)
2006 – The Creeping Flesh (from “Wicked City”)