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Corrections House, a new supergroup of sorts comprised of some of metal’s heaviest hitters, kicked off their 2013 tour last night (1/21) at Brooklyn’s Saint Vitus. They were supported by local experimental electronic acts York Factory Complaint and Theologian. Corrections House’s lineup is nothing short of staggering. The group features Sanford Parker (producer/engineer, Nachtmystium, Minsk), Mike Williams (Eyehategod), Bruce Lamont (Yakuza, Bloodiest, etc.), and Scott Kelly (Neurosis).
York Factory Complaint (mems Believer/Law, Veins, ex-Drunkdriver) kicked off the evening with a short set, the three band members crouched on the floor around a plethora of pedals, loops, and keyboards. Theologian, featuring Fade Kainer of Batillus, played next, amidst a wash of psychedelic visuals.
Corrections House is part supergroup, part artistic collective. As previously mentioned over at Brooklyn Vegan, the evening was
structured around “solo sets of spoken word, acoustic and experimental music with an end times collaboration to close out the night.” They cycled through solo and collaborative sets, beginning with solo electronic noise music from Sanford Parker. Bruce Lamont joined him, layering in baritone sax and looped vocals. Mike Williams delivered on the spoken word portion of the evening before the three ceded the stage to Scott Kelly’s sonorous, melancholic voice.
Admittedly, Corrections House’s experiment was not always successful. But in its best moments, the four artists produced a unique and devastating sound. They ended the night on a high note, collaborating on two frenzied and brutal tracks that showcased each band member’s strengths.
Corrections House are releasing a 7″ on War Crime Records, featuring tracks “Hoax the System” and as-yet-unreleased “Grin With A Purpose.” Massholes can (and should) catch them tonight in Boston at Great Scott. The rest of the tour dates, and pictures from the show, are below.
Corrections House – “Hoax The System”
CORRECTIONS HOUSE – 2013 TOUR DATES
Tue-Jan-22 Boston, MA Great Scott
Wed-Jan-23 New Haven, CT BAR
Thu-Jan-24 Washington, DC DC9
Fri-Jan-25 Baltimore, MD Metro Gallery
Sat-Jan-26 Richmond, VA Strange Matter
Sun-Jan-27 Raleigh, NC Kings Barcade
Mon-Jan-28 Gainesville, FL The Atlantic
Wed-Jan-30 Miami, FL Churchill’s
Thu-Jan-31 Tampa, FL Crowbar
Fri-Feb-01 Atlanta, GA 529
Sat-Feb-02 Birmingham, AL Bottletree
Tue-Feb-05 Baton Rouge, LA Spanish Moon
Wed-Feb-06 New Orleans, LA Sibera
Thu-Feb-07 Houston, TX Walter’s Downtown
Fri-Feb-08 San Antonio, TX Korova
Sat-Feb-09 Austin, TX Red 7
Sun-Feb-10 Dallas, TX Bryan Street Tavern
Mon-Feb-11 Norman, OK Opolis
Tue-Feb-12 Ft Smith, AR Hero’s
Wed-Feb-13 Omaha, NE Slowdown
Fri-Feb-15 Denver, CO Moon Room
York Factory Complaint
York Factory Complaint – Brooklyn, Saint Vitus 21 Jan 2013 from (((unartig))) on Vimeo.
Theologian
Theologian – Brooklyn, Saint Vitus 21 Jan 2013 from (((unartig))) on Vimeo.
Corrections House
Corrections House – Hoax the system from (((unartig))) on Vimeo.
- words & photos by Caroline Harrison
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Corrections House sounds like vintage Ministry.
that’s one of the highest compliments I’ve ever given a band.
More like a watered down mélangerie of Foetus, Swans and Ministry. And really, how do you tour on 3 songs?! Oh yeah, solo sets…..
aren’t we just a wee bit on the cynical/name dropping tip today?
Nice collection of shots here. Theologian is doing things right, some of the best stuff coming out right now of course.
It sounds like 90s Ministry… which would be cool if this was 1992.
It’s a nice way of saying this sounds dated, boring, and incredibly unoriginal.
yet you likely cum in your pants when another shitty d-beat band puts out an album…
Nice photos. Was the “Beardo-Photo-bomber” from the Neurosis show there?
I’m digging it more than the Shrinebuilder. It’s not original but sounds good,yes Swans/Ministry/Godflesh/Death in June/Boyd Rice,etc., etc. I like the logo as well very psychic tv/non whatever.
I was there, i’m actually the one holding the phone with the fingerless gloves ha. The music doesnt make sense unless you see it in the context of performance, it was more like an art piece than a music gig. Theyre experimenting and i suspect trying things that they couldnt do in their other bands. I heard the recording before i went and thought it was decent, but the way they build the tension up throughout the whole show to end with hoax the system was like nothing i’d ever seen before. Criticize all you want, but your judgement has no merit unless you go and see the show. Even then, unless you’re open minded you won’t appreciate it.