Carcinogen Crush
Encyclopedia
"Carcinogen Crush" is a song by American rock
band AFI
. It was originally written for their sixth studio album Sing The Sorrow
, but the band felt that it did not fit on the album. It was re-recorded during the recording sessions of their seventh studio album Decemberunderground
, but was not included once again. It was eventually released for digital download on iTunes
on December 4, 2007 and as a playable track in the video game Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock
.
The basis was written by bassist Hunter Burgan
.
soundtrack, a bad quality version surfaced on the Internet. AFI released a 90-second preview through their fanclub, The Despair Faction, and eventually their MySpace
page shortly after.
It was announced on November 30, 2007 on AFI
's official website that the full song will be available for digital download on December 4, 2007.
The song is also available on the Japanese
edition of their eighth studio album Crash Love
and the "Medicate" U.K. vinyl.
announced the release of an Xbox 360
exclusive three song companion pack available for download on Xbox Live
with the purchase of the Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock
soundtrack, featuring Carcingon Crush as one of the three songs. A code that cannot be activated more than once enables buyers to download the content.
The companion pack was re-released in August as the 'Companion Track Pack' on the Xbox Live
Marketplace and the 'Eyeliner Pack' on the Playstation 3
store.
was confirmed by AFI
to feature the track and to be released in December 2007. However, it was rescheduled for the spring of 2008. The EP was again rescheduled to be released on June 24, 2008. A track list was announced by an unofficial website, causing the band to re-name and re-arrange the tracks. The band eventually announced that due to 'personal issues', the EP's release date would remain indefinite.
AFI
announced in 2009 that it would be released after their eighth studio Crash Love
, but eventually cancelled the EP's existence due to political issues. Several of the EP's confirmed tracks: "Carcinogen Crush", "Ether", "Fainting Spells", and "100 Words" were slowly released, with the exception of "The View from Here," which remains unreleased.
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band AFI
AFI (band)
AFI is an American alternative rock band from Ukiah, California that formed in 1991. They have consisted of the same lineup since 1998: lead vocalist Davey Havok, drummer and backup vocalist Adam Carson, with bassist Hunter Burgan and guitarist Jade Puget, who both play keyboard and contribute...
. It was originally written for their sixth studio album Sing The Sorrow
Sing the Sorrow
Sing the Sorrow is the sixth studio album by American rock band AFI. It was released on March 11, 2003 through DreamWorks Records. It debuted at #5 on the Billboard 200. It was certified Platinum in December 2004 by the RIAA. The album was supported by three singles, "Girl's Not Grey", "The Leaving...
, but the band felt that it did not fit on the album. It was re-recorded during the recording sessions of their seventh studio album Decemberunderground
Decemberunderground
Decemberunderground is the seventh studio album by American alternative rock band AFI. The album was released on June 6, 2006 through Interscope Records. It debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, selling 182,000 in its first week. The album certified Gold by the RIAA on August 30, 2006 and has sold...
, but was not included once again. It was eventually released for digital download on iTunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
on December 4, 2007 and as a playable track in the video game Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock is a music video game, the third main installment in the Guitar Hero series, and the fourth title overall...
.
The basis was written by bassist Hunter Burgan
Hunter Burgan
Hunter Lawrence Burgan is an American multi-instrumentalist. He is the third and current bass guitarist of AFI.-Biography:Burgan grew up in Grass Valley, California. He is vegan.-Career:...
.
Release
After the song was available for download on the Guitar Hero III: Legends of RockGuitar Hero III: Legends of Rock
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock is a music video game, the third main installment in the Guitar Hero series, and the fourth title overall...
soundtrack, a bad quality version surfaced on the Internet. AFI released a 90-second preview through their fanclub, The Despair Faction, and eventually their MySpace
MySpace
Myspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
page shortly after.
It was announced on November 30, 2007 on AFI
AFI (band)
AFI is an American alternative rock band from Ukiah, California that formed in 1991. They have consisted of the same lineup since 1998: lead vocalist Davey Havok, drummer and backup vocalist Adam Carson, with bassist Hunter Burgan and guitarist Jade Puget, who both play keyboard and contribute...
's official website that the full song will be available for digital download on December 4, 2007.
The song is also available on the Japanese
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
edition of their eighth studio album Crash Love
Crash Love
Crash Love is the eighth studio album by the rock band AFI. Produced by Joe McGrath and Jacknife Lee, it was released on September 29, 2009 through Interscope Records.- Background and recording :...
and the "Medicate" U.K. vinyl.
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock bonus track
InterscopeInterscope Records
Interscope Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group that currently operates as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label group.-History:...
announced the release of an Xbox 360
Xbox 360
The Xbox 360 is the second video game console produced by Microsoft and the successor to the Xbox. The Xbox 360 competes with Sony's PlayStation 3 and Nintendo's Wii as part of the seventh generation of video game consoles...
exclusive three song companion pack available for download on Xbox Live
Xbox Live
Xbox Live is an online multiplayer gaming and digital media delivery service created and operated by Microsoft Corporation. It is currently the only online gaming service on consoles that charges users a fee to play multiplayer gaming. It was first made available to the Xbox system in 2002...
with the purchase of the Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock is a music video game, the third main installment in the Guitar Hero series, and the fourth title overall...
soundtrack, featuring Carcingon Crush as one of the three songs. A code that cannot be activated more than once enables buyers to download the content.
The companion pack was re-released in August as the 'Companion Track Pack' on the Xbox Live
Xbox Live
Xbox Live is an online multiplayer gaming and digital media delivery service created and operated by Microsoft Corporation. It is currently the only online gaming service on consoles that charges users a fee to play multiplayer gaming. It was first made available to the Xbox system in 2002...
Marketplace and the 'Eyeliner Pack' on the Playstation 3
PlayStation 3
The is the third home video game console produced by Sony Computer Entertainment and the successor to the PlayStation 2 as part of the PlayStation series. The PlayStation 3 competes with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Nintendo's Wii as part of the seventh generation of video game consoles...
store.
Cancelled EP
An extended playExtended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
was confirmed by AFI
AFI (band)
AFI is an American alternative rock band from Ukiah, California that formed in 1991. They have consisted of the same lineup since 1998: lead vocalist Davey Havok, drummer and backup vocalist Adam Carson, with bassist Hunter Burgan and guitarist Jade Puget, who both play keyboard and contribute...
to feature the track and to be released in December 2007. However, it was rescheduled for the spring of 2008. The EP was again rescheduled to be released on June 24, 2008. A track list was announced by an unofficial website, causing the band to re-name and re-arrange the tracks. The band eventually announced that due to 'personal issues', the EP's release date would remain indefinite.
AFI
AFI (band)
AFI is an American alternative rock band from Ukiah, California that formed in 1991. They have consisted of the same lineup since 1998: lead vocalist Davey Havok, drummer and backup vocalist Adam Carson, with bassist Hunter Burgan and guitarist Jade Puget, who both play keyboard and contribute...
announced in 2009 that it would be released after their eighth studio Crash Love
Crash Love
Crash Love is the eighth studio album by the rock band AFI. Produced by Joe McGrath and Jacknife Lee, it was released on September 29, 2009 through Interscope Records.- Background and recording :...
, but eventually cancelled the EP's existence due to political issues. Several of the EP's confirmed tracks: "Carcinogen Crush", "Ether", "Fainting Spells", and "100 Words" were slowly released, with the exception of "The View from Here," which remains unreleased.
Chart positions
| Chart | Position |
|---|---|
| Hot Canadian Digital Singles | 61 |
| Canadian Hot 100 | 81 |