A few Ramones tribute albums are within the works that includes contributions from Thurston Moore, Napalm Dying, Dave Lombardo, GWAR’s Blöthar the Berserker, Voivod, and extra.
Magnetic Eye Data has introduced the following installments of its “Redux” collection, wherein numerous artists cowl complete basic albums. To honor the legendary Ramones, the label is placing collectively two collections, one a tribute to Ramones’ 1976 self-titled debut album and one other a better of the remainder of the enduring punk act’s discography.
The tracks have already been recorded and embrace plenty of distinctive collaborations: Napalm Dying with Thurston Moore (Sonic Youth); David J (Bauhaus) with Paul Wallfisch (Swans, Botanica); Arthur Brown with Blöthar the Berserker (GWAR); Dave & Paula Lombardo’s band Venamoris with Eicca Toppinen (Apocalytpica); Kayo Dot & Ihsahn (Emperor); Voivod with JG Thirlwell, and extra.
The tribute albums — Ramones Redux and The Better of Ramones Redux — are being curated by Grammy-winning producer Marc Urselli, and funded through a Kickstarter marketing campaign, which has already handed its purpose of $6,000.
Urselli said, “The Ramones weren’t only a band, they have been a sonic revolution that challenged the established norms of common music. A long time after their inception, the impact of their work echoes by means of the chords of latest generations. Their music stays timeless, a testomony to the enduring energy of simplicity and authenticity. Because the godfathers of punk, the Ramones not solely formed a style however reshaped the essence of what rock and roll could possibly be — a uncooked, unapologetic expression of rise up and individuality.”
Whereas no tracklist is on the market but, the present checklist of contributors may be seen under. An actual launch date is but to be introduced, however the tribute albums are anticipated to reach in early June of this 12 months.
Ramones Redux and The Better of Ramones Redux Contributors:
Arthur Brown & Blöthar the Berserker of Gwar
Daníel Hjálmtýsson & Mortiis
David J (Bauhaus) & Paul Wallfisch (Swans, Botanica)
Deathchant
Destructo Disk Feat. Timo Ellis (Netherlands)
Domkraft Feat. Ulf Cederlund (Entombed) & Justin Goins and Tommy Southard (Solace)
Duel
Glerakur Feat. Andromeda Anarchia (Folterkammer)
Impostor Cult Feat. Amy Tung Barrysmith (Yr of the Cobra)
Kayo Dot & Ihsahn (Emperor)
King Potenaz & Nefariant
Mondo Generator
Napalm Dying & Thurston Moore
Stressed Spirit Feat. Jeff Matz (Excessive on Fireplace)
So Hideous Feat. Gary Lucas (Captain Beefheart, Jeff Buckley)
Ufomammut Feat. Bent Sæther (Motorpsycho)
Venamoris Feat. Dave Lombardo & Paula Lombardo With Eicca Toppinen (Apocalytpica)
Voivod Feat. JG Thirlwell
Quantity
Zapato 3 Feat. Poisonous Tito & Rudy La Scala
Zeni Geva & Andreas Bajer (Besvärjelsen)
