Blast Tyrant
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Blast Tyrant is the sixth full-length studio album by the American stoner rock
band Clutch
. It was released in 2004
, and contains 15 tracks. The unabridged title of the album is Blast Tyrant's Atlas of the Invisible World Including Illustrations of Strange Beasts And Phantoms.
A reissue of the album was released on May 10, 2011 through Clutch's own label Weathermaker Music. The reissue contains all of the original recordings from Blast Tyrant, along with a second bonus disc entitled "Basket of Eggs." The second disc contains 10 songs: acoustic versions of "Tight Like That", "Basket of Eggs", "The Regulator", and "Drink to the Dead" as well as some unreleased material.
Speaking to 106.1 Rock Radio, Corey Taylor
(the lead vocalist of Slipknot
) said "Blast Tyrant is one of the best records I've ever heard. Every track is gold- at least to me".
Blast Tyrant is the first Clutch album to feature acoustic guitar, on the tracks "The Regulator" & "Ghost."
The music video for "The Mob Goes Wild" was created by Ryan Dunn
. The song itself is a downloadable song on Rock Band 2
.
Singles - Billboard (North America)
Stoner rock
Stoner rock or stoner metal is a subgenre of heavy metal, combining elements of psychedelic rock, blues rock, traditional heavy metal and doom metal. Stoner rock is typically slow-to-mid tempo and features a bass-heavy sound, melodic vocals, and 'retro' production...
band Clutch
Clutch (band)
Clutch is an American rock band from Germantown, Maryland, formed in 1990. The band's first release was an EP entitled Pitchfork, which debuted in October 1990. Their first studio album, Transnational Speedway League, was released three years later in 1993. To date, Clutch has released nine studio...
. It was released in 2004
2004 in music
See also:* 2004 in music Record labels established in 2004-January:*January 1**The Vienna New Year's Concert is conducted by Riccardo Muti.**Kurt Nilsen wins World Idol....
, and contains 15 tracks. The unabridged title of the album is Blast Tyrant's Atlas of the Invisible World Including Illustrations of Strange Beasts And Phantoms.
A reissue of the album was released on May 10, 2011 through Clutch's own label Weathermaker Music. The reissue contains all of the original recordings from Blast Tyrant, along with a second bonus disc entitled "Basket of Eggs." The second disc contains 10 songs: acoustic versions of "Tight Like That", "Basket of Eggs", "The Regulator", and "Drink to the Dead" as well as some unreleased material.
Speaking to 106.1 Rock Radio, Corey Taylor
Corey Taylor
Corey Todd Taylor sometimes known by the number 8, is an American musician best known as the lead vocalist and lyricist of Slipknot and Stone Sour. Taylor was raised by his single mother. He developed a fond feeling toward classic rock after his grandmother introduced him to it...
(the lead vocalist of Slipknot
Slipknot (band)
Slipknot is an American heavy metal band from Des Moines, Iowa. Formed in 1995, the group was founded by percussionist Shawn Crahan and bassist Paul Gray...
) said "Blast Tyrant is one of the best records I've ever heard. Every track is gold- at least to me".
Blast Tyrant is the first Clutch album to feature acoustic guitar, on the tracks "The Regulator" & "Ghost."
The music video for "The Mob Goes Wild" was created by Ryan Dunn
Ryan Dunn
Ryan Matthew Dunn was an American reality television personality and daredevil best known for being a member of the Jackass and Viva La Bam crew. He hosted Homewrecker and Proving Ground...
. The song itself is a downloadable song on Rock Band 2
Rock Band 2
Rock Band 2 is a music video game developed by Harmonix Music Systems. It is the sequel to Rock Band and is the second title in the series. The game allows up to four players to simulate the performance of popular songs by playing with controllers modeled after musical instruments...
.
Track listing
All tracks by ClutchClutch (band)
Clutch is an American rock band from Germantown, Maryland, formed in 1990. The band's first release was an EP entitled Pitchfork, which debuted in October 1990. Their first studio album, Transnational Speedway League, was released three years later in 1993. To date, Clutch has released nine studio...
Band members
- Neil FallonNeil FallonNeil P. Fallon is the lead singer and occasional rhythm guitarist, keyboardist and percussionist for the rock band Clutch, and lead singer for The Company Band...
– vocals, guitarElectric guitarAn electric guitar is a guitar that uses the principle of direct electromagnetic induction to convert vibrations of its metal strings into electric audio signals. The signal generated by an electric guitar is too weak to drive a loudspeaker, so it is amplified before sending it to a loudspeaker...
, keyboardsKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments... - Tim SultTim SultTim Sult is the guitarist for hard rock band Clutch. He is also the guitarist for an instrumental side project, The Bakerton Group and, schedule permitting, the Reggae/Rock band Lionize...
– guitarElectric guitarAn electric guitar is a guitar that uses the principle of direct electromagnetic induction to convert vibrations of its metal strings into electric audio signals. The signal generated by an electric guitar is too weak to drive a loudspeaker, so it is amplified before sending it to a loudspeaker... - Dan MainesDan MainesDan Maines is the bassist for rock/funk metal/hard rock band Clutch. He is also the bassist for an instrumental side project, The Bakerton Group. Dan Maines has remained the bassist for Clutch since the group started in 1990.-External links:*...
– bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick.... - Jean-Paul GasterJean-Paul GasterJean-Paul Gaster is the American drummer for rock band Clutch.-Style and influences:Jean-Paul Gaster has learned to play drums growing up on 1960s and 1970 heavy rock bands like Jimi Hendrix, Cream and Black Sabbath. Favorite drummers of Gaster are artists such as legendary jazz drummers Elvin...
– drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
Production
- MachineMachine (producer)Machine is an American music producer and engineer who has worked with many bands of many different genres.-Discography:Machine has worked with a number of artists on their albums:-External links:* * *...
– producer - Jeff Juliano – engineer
- Ted Young – assistant engineer
- Nick Rowe – digital editing
- Bob McLynn – A&R
Charting Positions
Album - Billboard (North America)| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | The Billboard 200 | #147 |
| 2004 | Top Heatseekers | #4 |
| 2004 | Top Independent Albums | #9 |
Singles - Billboard (North America)
| Year | Song | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | "The Mob Goes Wild" | Mainstream Rock Tracks | #39 |