Music
Six Questions With ATREYU
Atreyu is currently on tour with Hollywood Undead in support of their new album ‘Congregation of the Damned’, and Bloody Disgusting caught up with the band for a quick interivew…
1. To promote your new album, Congregation of the Damned, you launched a cool, zombie-killing web game. Are you fans of horror video games? What are some of your favorites?
We’re all fans of video games, some more than others. I’ve always been fond of the Resident Evil games. Dead Space kept my butt pretty puckered too.
2. You’ve said that “the feel of [Congregation of the Damned] is darker, heavier…”. What inspired you to go in that direction, both musically and lyrically? Is there a limit to how dark you’re willing to go?
I think each album is a representation of where we’re at as individuals and musicians at that given time. Also, each album is a stepping stone to the next one. This album wouldn’t sound like it does if it weren’t for our previous album, Lead Sails Paper Anchor. We had to make Lead Sails in order to make Congregation of the Damned.
3. Although you’ve omitted any cover songs to focus on your original material for this album, Atreyu has been known to do some amazing cover songs from bands like Bon Jovi, Faith No More, and The Descendants. If the whole band, as a group, had to start a band that covered only ONE artist or band, who would it be and why?
This question is impossible to answer. You’d get 5 different answers. Personally, I’d cover Christopher Cross songs…because Sailing DOES take me away.
4. You’re currently touring with Escape the Fate and Hollywood Undead. What’s been your favorite show of the tour? Do you have any good road stories you can share with us?
This tour has been a lot of fun. The Chicago show was great..as well as Orlando, Dallas, Toronto, etc. Nothing too crazy has happened on the tour really. Just a lot of drunken bro-down sessions. George and Dillon from HU came up on our bus wasted yesterday morning and made sexual advances toward our drummer and bass player while they were sleeping in their bunks. Great way to start the day if you ask me.
5. What does the future hold for Atreyu? Do you have any future touring planned? Can we expect to see any more singles or soundtrack songs released?
A lot of opportunities have popped up over the past few weeks so it’s all kind of up in the air. We finish up this tour in a couple of days and are relaxing at home for the holidays. We’ll be going to Japan with Killswitch Engage and CKY in January, which we’re super excited about. It’s been a few years since we’ve last been to Japan, and to go over there with those bands will be amazing.
6. ON A SERIOUS NOTE: What is your favorite bar to drink at on the road?
We’ve always enjoyed the BBQ Bar in Orlando. I always remember arriving to the bar, but I never remember leaving…always a sign of a good time.
‘Congregation of the Damned’ is in stores now, or you can pick it up from iTunes
Music
‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’ Celebrates 60 Years with Limited Zoetrope Vinyl Release
A Halloween classic turns 60 this October, and Craft Recordings is celebrating with a special limited edition vinyl release for Peanuts special “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown”.
Arriving August 7 and available to pre-order today, this anniversary reissue comes pressed on an eye-catching 45 RPM zoetrope LP, featuring memorable scenes from the special on each side, plus a new essay from Sean Mendelson.
Get a peek at the cool new release below.
The release features Vince Guaraldi‘s jazzy score, including favorites like “The Great Pumpkin Waltz,” “Graveyard Theme,” and, of course, the iconic “Linus and Lucy.”
After its first official release in 2018 and rerelease upon the discovery of the original master tapes in 2022, the soundtrack returns to vinyl in its entirety, alongside a selection of rare outtakes.
If the zoetrope LP isn’t enticing enough, look for a variety of limited-edition Halloween treats that can be found at exclusive retail partners, including an Orange 4-inch Tiny Vinyl (Target) available starting July 17, featuring “The Great Pumpkin Waltz” on Side A and “Graveyard Theme” on Side B. Pumpkin-shaped pressings will also be available in exclusive colorways from August 21st, including Electric Pumpkin Patch (Barnes & Noble), Pumpkin Spice (Walmart), Ghost White (Target), and Candy Corn (Craft Recordings). Additionally, the Orange Pumpkin pressing will be back by popular demand at all major retailers.
In the 1966 animated special, the Peanuts gang celebrates Halloween. Linus hopes that he will finally be visited by The Great Pumpkin, while Charlie Brown is invited to a Halloween party.
It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown tracklist:
Side A:
1. Linus and Lucy
2. Graveyard Theme
3. Snoopy and the Leaf/Frieda (With the Naturally Curly Hair)
4. The Great Pumpkin Waltz
5. Linus and Lucy (Reprise)
6. Charlie Brown Theme/Charlie Brown Theme (Minor Theme)/Graveyard Theme (Reprise)
7. The Great Pumpkin Waltz (Reprise)
8. The Red Baron/Military Drum March
9. The Great Pumpkin Waltz (2nd Reprise)/The Great Pumpkin Waltz (3rd Reprise)
10. Graveyard Theme (Trick or Treat) (2nd Reprise)
11. Fanfare/Breathless/Graveyard Theme (Trick or Treat) (3rd Reprise)
12. Charlie Brown Theme (Reprise)
Side B:
1. Breathless (2nd Reprise)
2. It’s a Long Way to Tipperary/There’s a Long, Long Trail A-Winding/Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag/Roses of Picardy
3. Graveyard Theme (Trick or Treat) (4th Reprise)
4. Linus and Lucy (2nd Reprise)/Linus and Lucy (3rd Reprise)
5. Charlie Brown Theme (2nd Reprise)
6. Linus and Lucy (Alternate Take 1)
7. Graveyard Theme (Alternate Take 1)
8. Charlie Brown Theme (Alternate Reprise Take 1)
9. Linus and Lucy (Alternate Take 2)
10. The Great Pumpkin Waltz (Alternate Reprise Take 2)
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