SLIPKNOT Drummer Joey Jordison's SCAR THE MARTYR; New Studio Teaser Available
June 29, 2013, 11 years ago
SLIPKNOT drummer Joey Jordison's new project, SCAR THE MARTYR are currently recording at Sound Farm Studios in Des Moines, IA, Scar The Martyr's debut album, (TBD) was produced by Rhys Fulber whose production and mixing credits include FEAR FACTORY, ROB ZOMBIE, MINDLESS SELF INDULGENCE, FRONT LINE ASSEMBLY and more. The album is slated to arrive later this fall via Roadrunner Records.
The band have released more in-studio footage featuring keyboardist/programmer Chris Vrenna discussing the as-yet-untitled album:
The Scar The Martyr recording sessions sees Jordison behind the drum kit, while also playing bass on all songs, and rhythm guitar on all but two songs. The album was written by Joey and lead vocalist Henry Derek, and joining them in the studio were keyboardist Chris Vrenna (NINE INCH NAILS), as well as guitarists Jed Simon (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD) and Kris Norris (DARKEST HOUR) who collectively handled all lead guitars on the album.
Scar The Martyr sees Jordison treading in new sonic territory and expanding upon his already remarkable abilities as songwriter and performer. A searing rock record that draws elements from post-punk and industrial music to create an immersive and modern attack, Scar The Martyr creates a menacing and enveloping palette of surging synthesizers layered under heavy guitars and Jordison's trademark precision drumming.
"With this project, I focused my efforts on writing for the better of the song,” says Jordison. “I wasn't worried about flash or persona... It's all about writing a good solid song. I'm writing music that people can grasp and hold on to...something that resonates. If you don't have that, then you have nothing."
