DÉTENTE Seeking New Guitarist
April 3, 2009Reunited California-based metallers DÉTENTE — featuring vocalist Ann Boleyn (HELLION) alongside original DÉTENTE members Dennis Butler (drums),Caleb Quinn (guitar) and Steve Hochheiser (bass) — have issued the following update:
"DÉTENTE is seeking a solid professional guitarist to fill out the lineup for a new recording and new tour; you will share lead and rhythm duties with Caleb.
"Members of existing acts are welcome as long as you can commit the energy and time necessary to fulfill your DÉTENTE responsibilities; remember we are a DIY band so we each take care of ourselves.
"If you are interested email us at [email protected]; include an MP3 of your work if you can. Please give us a couple of weeks to respond."
Video footage of DÉTENTE performing a new song, "Ashes To Ashes", on March 6, 2009 at Annie's Social Club in San Francisco, California can be viewed below.
DÉTENTE is currently working on new material for a tentative late 2009 release.
Commented Hochheiser: "I have written six new songs and hope to have enough for a full-length over the next couple of months. I have pondered the thought of an EP also but no final decision. For those of you wondering what it might sound like... well. it sounds like DÉTENTE. I did write 'Holy War', 'It's Your Fate', and 'Catalepsy' alone, as well as sharing 'Widow's Walk' and 'Losers' credits; and, of course, the vicious drumming of Dennis gave the punk edge to our music. The new material is probably closer to the demo days in approach, though; Dennis and I tend to lean in the hardcore direction, so we will keep it raw. Everyone can expect it in stores around the September/October time frame."
DÉTENTE's classic album "Recognize No Authority" was reissued in July 2007 via MVD Audio.
"Recognize No Authority" was a critically acclaimed recording that maintains a cult following to this day. It was also the launching ground for nu-metal metal producer Ross Robinson (KORN, SLIPKNOT, FEAR FACTORY, SOULFLY) who plays guitar on the album. The CD also marked the first full-length release by FEAR OF GOD's Dawn Crosby, who sadly passed away on December 15, 1996.
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