December 20, 2004
Society 1: "The Sound That Ends Creation"
"The Sound That Ends Creation" sees Society 1 expanding its musical and
lyrical vision. The band's trademark industrial-metal shock-rock stomp
is still in full effect ("It Isn't Me", "Lord"), but also rearing its
head is a more timeless, groove-laden rock approach ("No Father",
"Realms Of Bliss"), making it clear Society 1 is delving further and
further back into rock history for inspiration. Zane's psycho-sexual
occultist lyrics have always delivered stab wounds to the chest of the
conservative status quo, and on "The Sound That Ends Creation" Zane
spirals deeper and deeper into his twisted world, all the while exposing
the devil in us all with crystal clarity. With its theatrical,
aggressive, confrontational style and its heavy, anthemic sound, Society
1 is proving itself to be an heir to a long, exalted tradition of
incendiary, controversial rock outfits, from The Doors to Alice Cooper
to KISS to Jane's Addiction to Marilyn Manson.
Equally the most debaucherous AND disciplined band on the scene today
(on one hand, indulging in onstage and backstage antics only a porn
director could dream up; on the other hand, completing more tourdates
last year than any other Earache band, and making history with Zane's
unbelievable record-breaking suspension stunt), Society 1 is a true
anomaly on the face of modern culture. Instilling mortal fear in
conservatives, unbearable lust in schoolgirls, and blind loyalty in fans
across the nation, Society 1 are the real deal. While other bands
dabble in occult imagery for shock value or make false boasts of
backstage conquests, Society 1 are truly living the life -- and
polarizing the world into enemies and converts, along the way. Society
1 is a band of extreme people doing extreme things. Jump on board their
hellbound caravan or fester and perish in your self-imposed cage of
mediocrity.
THE FACTS:
-"The Sound That Ends Creation" is the follow-up to Society 1's Earache
debut, "Exit Through Fear".
-"The Sound That Ends Creation" was recorded by Wade Norton (Static-X)
at NRG Studios (Beck, Linkin Park).
-As well as being a confrontational rock singer, Society 1 frontman Matt
"The Lord" Zane is a porn tycoon, poet, thrill-seeker, occultist, media
icon, and all-around extremist described in the LA Weekly as an
embodiment of "Morrisonesque shamanics and Satanic self-determination".
-With a pounding industrial-metal pulse, ballistic guitar assault, and
Zane's debaucherous, occult visions, Society 1 have earned comparisons
to Marilyn Manson, Ministry, Alice Cooper and The Doors.
-The first pressing of "The Sound That Ends Creation" contains a bonus
DVD, "The Creation Of Sound", featuring blistering live footage and
uncensored backstage antics from Society 1's US and European tours.
-"The Sound That Ends Creation" features the debut of drummer Preston
Nash (Dope, Primer 55).
-Society 1's last video, "Hate", earned airplay on MTV2's Headbangers
Ball and Fuse TV's Uranium.
-Zane and Society 1 have earned massive press coverage in such outlets
as Details, Spin, Metal Hammer, Kerrang!, Revolver, Hit Parader and
Metal Edge.
-In 2003, Society 1 toured more than any other Earache band, completing
massive coast-to-coast tours of the US and Europe with such bands as
Dope, Twiztid, and Godhead.
-In March 2004, Zane made history at LA's Key Club by becoming the first
rock singer ever to perform at a live concert while "suspended" --
hoisted in the air, reaching heights of up to 30 feet above the stage,
supported only by six meathooks inserted in his flesh.
-Expect the unexpected!