THINNING THE HERD Releases New Video Lineup Expands To Quartet

Mind melting NYC pillagers THINNING THE HERD have just completed their newest official video for their ripping anthem "Rabbits," the track hailing from the act's sophomore full-length album, Freedom From The Known. The self-produced epic new video is a more than five-minute movie starring the band --including Rick Cimato, the band's previous bassist who tragically passed away last year (RIP) -- with a shit-ton of CGI and special effects integrating visuals from across the universe into an amusing film depicting ancient wizard monks migrating to Earth by command of a flying disc.

THINNING THE HERD today proudly unleash the new video, which also serves as another homage to their fallen brother Rick. Check it out below.

THINNING THE HERD continues to hook up shows in support of Freedom From The Known, with several late Summer and early Fall gigs locked and more in the works across the region. These pending shows will be the very first TTH performances as a quartet, as the longtime trio has just expanded, bringing in new blood Brian Murphey on bass and moving Wes Edmonds to second guitar. The rest of the current lineup is rounded out by drummer Garth Macaleavey, also Murphey's bandmate in previous act Madame Trashy, and founding guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Gavin Spielman.

THINNING THE HERD Live:

9/13/2013 The Grand Victory - Brooklyn, NY @ Stoned Fry Day The 13th w/ Geezer, Borracho, Moon Tooth 

10/26/2013 Webster Hall - New York, NY @ Stoned Halloween Show

Freedom From The Known was captured at Electrical Audio Studios with Steven Albini last Summer, and booms with the most expansive and thought-provoking THINNING THE HERD songs yet. An act constantly striving to not be pigeonholed as "another doom band,"' the newest material reflects more of the members' blues and NYHC influences, though the presence of classic doom metal and 90's grunge/sludge influences still shine through, and alien life forms, motorcycles, ego death, higher consciousness, transcendentalism and racism are just a few of the issues touched upon lyrically. The band released Freedom From The Known on their own Saint Marks Records.

Stream all of Freedom From The Known RIGHT HERE and place orders direct to the band HERE.

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THINNING THE HERD: NYC Trio Releases New Track With Stereokiller

Today, New York City-based THINNING THE HERD triumphantly releases another new song from their pending second studio album, the Steve Albini-recorded Freedom From The Known.

The six-minute riff-wrangling anthem “Sludge” stomps triumphantly through smooth, bluesy metallic rock riffs and thunders with great bass tone on a slow-paced transcendental sort of journey which gives way to  stampeding stoner/classic rock jam-outs and back, boasting an almost desert-rock approach while being conceived and recorded in the most massive urban territories of the country.

Get tripped-up by some “Sludge” via Stereokiller BELOW.

THINNING THE HERD also previously released their video for “Never Wanted” viewable BELOW.

Following their debut EP and debut LP, Oceans Rise, founding THINNING THE HERD vocalist/guitarist Gavin Spielman recruited a new rhythm section in 2012, bringing bassist Wes Edmonds and drummer Rick Cimato (ex-Locked In A Vacancy) on board. The new lineup honed recorded the sophomore album Freedom From The Known at Electrical Audio Studios with studio guru Steven Albini and had filmed a new video for the album, and as they were preparing to release the album, Rick Cimato was tragically killed in a car accident over the 2012 holiday season. Mourning the loss of their friend, Spielman and Edmonds hosted several local listening parties of the album for local fans and friends to honor Rick and his family, and then brought in drummer Garth Macaleavey to execute the new songs live, as Cimato would have wished.

With nearly forty-five minutes of brand new material, the varied Freedom From The Known continues the THINNING THE HERD tradition of avoiding genre pigeonholing, merging their blues, jam, sludge and NYHC influences into their expansive doom/rock foundation, where party-hard buildups melt into boundary-free jam sessions. Freedom From The Known will be released on CD and digitally via the band’s own Saint Marks Records on May 9th, 2013.

Live THINNING THE HERD shows and regional tour plans are in the works for the immediate future, and will be announced in the coming days and through the Summer months in support of Freedom From The Known; stay tuned.

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THINNING THE HERD Confirms Details Of Delayed But Anticipated New Album

Following a tumultuous several months of hardships and hard work, once again restructuring the band for the second time in a year, NYC’s THINNING THE HERD this week confirms the details of the band’s pending second full-length,Freedom From The Known.

Founding vocalist/guitarist Gavin Spielman had replaced the crew on TTH’s 2011-released debut full-length, Oceans Rise, recruiting a new rhythm section in 2012 with bassist Wes Edmonds and drummer Rick Cimato (ex-Locked In A Vacancy). The ultra-solid new lineup honed the newest songs, and shipped out to Chicago last Summer to record the sophomore album Freedom From The Known at Electrical Audio Studios with studio guru Steven Albini. The trio filmed a new video for the album, and as they were preparing to release the best THINNING THE HERD material yet, Rick Cimato was tragically killed in a head-on collision over the 2012 holiday season.

Mourning the loss of their friend, Spielman and Edmonds hosted several local listening parties of the album for local fans and friends to honor Rick and his family, then started the process of bringing yet another lineup together to execute the new songs live, proudly, as Cimato would have wished. Spielman recently crossed paths with Brooklyn drummer Garth Macaleavey, and after hitting it off, brought Garth into the THINNING THE HERD camp.

With nearly forty-five minutes of brand new material, the varied Freedom From The Known continues the THINNING THE HERD tradition of avoiding genre pigeonholing, merging their blues, jam, sludge and NYHC influences into their expansive doom/rock foundation. Lyrically the band explores as wide an array of topics; surviving everyday life, achieving a higher consciousness through transcendentalism, the existence of alien and otherworldly life forms and more. This is where party-hard buildups melt into boundary-free jam sessions; THINNING THE HERD is the pinnacle of prime underground New York City rock. Freedom From The Known will finally be released on the band’s own Saint Marks Records, just as their previous EP and Oceans Rise full-length were, on May 9th, 2013.

View the video for “Never Wanted,” featuring fallen TTH member Rick Cimato below.

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THINNING THE HERD Holds Memorial For Fallen Brother Rick Cimato, Sunday, January 6, 2013

Rick Cimato, drummer for NYC stoner metal outfit THINNING THE HERD and previously of Locked In A Vacancy, was tragically killed over the holidays in a car crash. Cimato was on his way home from visiting relatives in Maine, when the head-on collision took place in Connecticut.

Last week THINNING THE HERD founder Gavin Spielman issued the following statement via the band’s Facebook page about Cimato’s passing: “Being in a band is about being friends. In shock and in tears over the loss of my friend and bandmate, I have to think of the band. I named the band THINNING THE HERD when my father Steven A. Spielman passed, to cope with the loss. Rick would want me to keep writing for Thinning the Herd. If stop, I would not be doing his legacy service. His drumming on the new record is some of the best rock I have heard, and I want you guys to hear it. Thank god for this guy, what a gift as a friend, brother and band mate. For anyone who jams with others, anyone who lets another into that higher conscious world - you might understand the depth of how one can integrate and nurture the spirit.”

Cimato’s distraught bandmates have set up a memorial for their fallen brother, set to take place this Sunday, January 6th at The Grand Victory [245 Grand St., Brooklyn] at 6pm. The memorial will be hosted by members of Gods Green Earth, Locked in a Vacancy, Nassau Chainsaw, Hickory Hawkins and of course the remaining members of THINNING THE HERD. Full info is available HERE.

This special gathering will also serve as the public’s first listen to the newly-completed THINNING THE HERD album Freedom From The Known. The trio recorded the album with acclaimed producer Steve Albini over the Summer, and have just wrapped up the mastering on the album. Previously slated for a late 2012 release, the album will now be released on February 5th via Saint Marks Records.

THINNING THE HERD this week posted the third track from Freedom From The Known via their Soundcloud page. Check out the soulful thunder of “Sludge” RIGHT HERE or below.

Also view the psychedelic video for “Never Wanted” from the new album HERE or below.

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THINNING THE HERD Drop Intoxicating Video From Upcoming Album

New York City rock/sludge trio THINNING THE HERD have unfurled a brand new self-released video from their pending third full-length, Freedom From The Known, the album recorded over the Summer by Steve Albini.

With December 21st, 2012 now confirmed as the street date for Freedom From The Known, THINNING THE HERD’s psychedelic self-released video for the opening track from the album, “Never Wanted,” brings some fun and shame and good old fashioned filth back to rock without a dribble of pretentiousness. Stated stoner/rock/metal portal The Obelisk about the new visual depiction of the track: “Some videos just have it all, man. Drug innuendo, psychedelic booty dancing, a swirling drummer, tripped out ’90s-type digital effects, Orange stacks, the Buddha. The list goes on.”

Observe for yourself with “Never Wanted” below.

As with all previous releases from THINNING THE HERD, Freedom From The Known will be set loose on the band’s own Saint Marks Records.

THINNING THE HERD Live:

12/08/2012 Trash Bar – Brooklyn, NY @ Dime Bag Tribute w/ members of Soulfly

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THINNING THE HERD: NYC Squadron Prepare New Album For Late 2012 Release

New York-based THINNING THE HERD announces the completion of their new studio full-length as they plan for its liberation into the general population before the end of the year.

Over the Summer, the band shacked up with studio guru Steven Albini to harness the newest tunes for what will be the metallic doom/rock act’s third studio effort. Entitled Freedom From The Known, the ten-song crusher features an entirely new and improved THINNING THE HERD lineup, revamped once again by founding member Gavin Spielman and now including drummer Rick Cimato (ex-Locked In A Vacancy) and bassist Wes Edmonds. An act constantly striving to not be pigeonholed as “another doom band,”' the newest material reflects more of the members’ blues and NYHC influences, though the presence of classic doom metal and 90’s grunge/sludge influences still shine through, and alien life forms, motorcycles, ego death, higher consciousness, transcendentalism and racism are just a few of the issues touched upon lyrically. Freedom From The Known is due out in December on the band’s own Saint Marks Records as with their previous album and EP.

Freedom From The Known Track Listing:

1. Never Wanted

2. Dr. Reed

3. Sludge

4. Buildings

5. Rabbits

6. White Liver

7 Blood

8. Path of Gold

9. Gaikat Mountain

10. In Front Of Me

THINNING THE HERD will take to the streets on an extensive tour in support of Freedom From The Known in early 2013, with more info to be announced soon. In the meantime, as always, the band will keep themselves occupied with a steady onslaught of gigs throughout the NYC area, set to play Lit Lounge in Manhattan TONIGHT with Akris and Irata, and again this Friday, November 9th at Saint Vitus in Brooklyn supporting ASG, Royal Thunder and the almighty Corrosion of Conformity.

THINNING THE HERD Confirmed Gigs:

11/07/2012 Lit Lounge – New York, NY w/ Akris, Irata

11/09/2012 Saint Vitus – Brooklyn, NY w/ Corrosion of Conformity, Royal Thunder, ASG

12/08/2012 Trash Bar – Brooklyn, NY @ Dime Bag Tribute w/ members of Soulfly

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THINNING THE HERD: NYC Stoner Metal Unit Revamps Lineup And Prepares To Record

New York's groove-heavy stoner metal outfit THINNING THE HERD are preparing to record their sophomore full-length album in the Summer months ahead.

Following the release of their debut full-length Oceans Rise -- out in April of 2011 via their own St. Mark's Records, and several months of regional shows last year -- THINNING THE HERD went through a major lineup shift. The trio is now comprised of new drummer is Rick Cimato (Nassua Chainsaw, God's Green Earth) and new bassist Wes Edmonds (Memphis Native, Engineer), rounded out by founding guitarist/vocalist Gavin Spielman. The revamped lineup is currently writing new material with plans of recording the album with Steve Albini this July.

In the meantime THINNING THE HERD have booked several NYC gigs over the coming weeks, including shows for Friday the 13th (today!), 4:20 and a show May 26 for The Deli Magazine's Best of NYC Festival.

THINNING THE HERD April Shows:

4/13/2012 St. Vitus - Brooklyn, NY w/ Black Black Black

4/20/2012 Fontana's - New York, NY

5/26/2012 Spike Hill - New York, NY @ Deli's Best of NYC Festival

Stay tuned for more info on the band's forthcoming recording plans as well as more tour dates to be announced throughout the Spring and Summer months.

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Sangre posted online "Thinning The Herd" taken from 2005 release "Evolution Is Necessary"

Extreme Metallers Sangre posted a song online from his 2005 release "Evolution Is Necessary". The song is titled "Thinning The Herd" and has been in high demand for them to  re-record with the current & permanent line up. This recording was done over 7 years ago with former members (only current member is Henry on vocals) You can hear in the player below and leave comments in Sangre`s official Facebook page.

Sangre or “Blood” in Spanish has made their mark and a name for themselves in the Southern California Metal Scene for nearly 10 years by their unmatched work ethic and longevity in an ever-changing revolving door of bands and trends. The band has self-released 2 EPs and 2 albums which in 2007 caught the attention of Hollywood based Beta Records. The upstart label had great ideas and offered Sangre a 4 song digital distribution deal. The deal was signed and embraced with achievement and hopes of taking their band to the next level. Things were on a roll with the pairing until the unexpected and tragic passing of their A & R rep. This proved to be the beginning of the end for the band’s relationship with the label. However, Sangre maintained and moved forward by continuing to progress their sound and live performances. Overall, this status gained the respect of their peers and others in/out of the music industry. Hard work lead to huge opportunities and endorsements such as a Jagermeister sponsorship. Within a year of beginning an apprentice sponsorship Sangre rapidly moved up to a full level sponsorship and earned a slot on the “2010 Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival” in Southern California. The festival was shared with other top acts such as Korn, Rob Zombie, Lamb of God, Chimaira and Hatebreed. Mayhem Fest has been the most exhilarating performance in the bands career thus far. Sangre commanded the crowd of over 5,000 eager metal fans, inciting circle pits & crowd surfing. Fans flocked to their merchandise booth after the performance for a meet and greet, poster signings, photos with the band and to purchase Sangre shirts, cd’s, pins, key chains, bottle openers, etc… Their performance also caught the attention of local media which wrote about the band in several articles online & in print. Many blogs, interviews and reviews followed about the Festival & Sangre’s blistering set. This past year they also performed alongside: Fear Factory, Whitechapel and more @ “California Metalfest IV” which took place at The Fox Theater in Pomona, CA. Sangre has also performed at some of Southern California’s most notable venues such as The Hollywood Palladium opening for Suicidal Tendencies & Biohazard, The Key Club, Roxy Theater, Whisky A Go Go, The Viper Room, House Of Blues (OC & Hollywood), The Grove, and Galaxy Theater just to name a few. They’ve had the privilege of opening for National & International acts such as Sepultura, Soilwork, Soulfly, Suffocation, Gojira, Brujeria, God Forbid, Prong, Kittie, Job For A Cowboy, and many more! Sangre has taken their music on the road touring 12 states and Mexico playing countless venues, clubs, bars, and festivals to thousands of fans. Their music can be heard worldwide on multiple online metal stations, underground & college radio, podcasts and even airplay on local rock stations. Sangre continues to lure more and more fans in with their high energy, mosh-invoking and explosive live performances. With killer tunes and professional attitudes Sangre has the drive & hunger to take their music to the masses and band to the top. These five guys share a passion of creating, playing and performing music together. Never afraid of working their asses off behind the scenes to achieve their goals, Sangre Breathes, Eats, Sleeps, Sweats, Lives and Bleeds Metal! There is NO slowing down this Heavy Metal Juggernaut! 

THINNING THE HERD Reap Praise On Debut Album

New York City-base metallic rock trio THINNING THE HERD are on riding high on the international praise of their debut full-length,Oceans Rise. Their grungy, mid-paced, soulful-yet-thunderous low-end grooves have seeped into the cerebellums of critics across the globe, making the release an instant success to this hard-working outfit.

For the next few days, through July 17th, THINNING THE HERD fans can support the band by helping them transcend through the top ten bands in NYC-based The Deli Magazine's Artist of the Month poll. Cast your vote HERE.

Those in the NYC metropolitan area can catch TTH at the following locations, as we await additional confirmed tour actions from the outfit.

THINNING THE HERD's Upcoming Shows:

8/20/2011 The Unknown Bikers Club - Brooklyn, NY

9/01/2011 Fontana's - New York, NY

"Thinning The Herd may not be re-writing the rock and roll rule book, instead they're using it as a handy coaster to rest their beer on while they turn up the amps, kick the shit out of the drums and rip their throats to shreds in the name of sweaty, drunken heaviness." - The Sleeping Shaman

"...the five boroughs are awash in acts who blow hipster chunks all over the place in some kind of fashion show of who can out-horrible each other, and quality rock is a boon when you find it - which is why I'm into Thinning the Herd." - The Obelisk

"While skirting the line on stoner metal here and there, Oceans Rise is just a good blast of hard rock kickass. It would be no stretch at all to find these songs in between Alice in Chains or Circus of Power on a radio station with some sac. 4/5" - Music Emissions

"There is a memorable thread weaving its way through the grungy guitar licks, warm production and soaring vocals of Thinning the Herd, rallying together to create an album experience which is imminently listenable, and ultimately enjoyable." - Metal Army America

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