When It Rains, It Pours
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When It Rains, It Pours is the second, and last, full album of new material by the metalcore
band Adamantium
. They disbanded in 2001. It was recorded in April and May 2000 and subsequently released by Indecision Records
in August 2000. As well as the CD format, it appeared on limited edition vinyl, with 948 in black and 229 in solid white.
did little to change the overall sound of the band, although the production was clearer. The band retained some of its more melodic elements and the vocals appear more versatile. The playing is more technical than straightforward hardcore punk
and it exhibits death metal
style vocals.
Metalcore
Metalcore is a subgenre of heavy metal combining various elements of extreme metal and hardcore punk. The name is a portmanteau of the names of the two genres. The term took on its current meaning in the mid-1990s, describing bands such as Earth Crisis, Deadguy and Integrity...
band Adamantium
Adamantium (band)
-History:Adamantium formed in 1996 after the demise of the band Collapse. In that year, a demo cassette was recorded and a small local fan base was formed. In 1997, the band released the "Tradition" 7" E.P. on Prime Directive Records / Softcore...
. They disbanded in 2001. It was recorded in April and May 2000 and subsequently released by Indecision Records
Indecision Records
Indecision Records is an independent American hardcore punk record label which was started by Dave Mandel in 1995. It is based in Garden Grove, California. Until around 2001, it was based in nearby Huntington Beach. Both cities are within Orange County...
in August 2000. As well as the CD format, it appeared on limited edition vinyl, with 948 in black and 229 in solid white.
Overview
The replacement of three main members of the band after the release of From The Depths Of DepressionFrom The Depths Of Depression
From the Depths of Depression is the debut full-length release from metalcore band, Adamantium. It was released in November, 1998 on Indecision Records. As well as the CD format, it appeared on limited edition vinyl...
did little to change the overall sound of the band, although the production was clearer. The band retained some of its more melodic elements and the vocals appear more versatile. The playing is more technical than straightforward hardcore punk
Hardcore punk
Hardcore punk is an underground music genre that originated in the late 1970s, following the mainstream success of punk rock. Hardcore is generally faster, thicker, and heavier than earlier punk rock. The origin of the term "hardcore punk" is uncertain. The Vancouver-based band D.O.A...
and it exhibits death metal
Death metal
Death metal is an extreme subgenre of heavy metal. It typically employs heavily distorted guitars, tremolo picking, deep growling vocals, blast beat drumming, minor keys or atonality, and complex song structures with multiple tempo changes....
style vocals.
Track listing
- All tracks written by AdamantiumAdamantium (band)-History:Adamantium formed in 1996 after the demise of the band Collapse. In that year, a demo cassette was recorded and a small local fan base was formed. In 1997, the band released the "Tradition" 7" E.P. on Prime Directive Records / Softcore...
- "When It Rains, It Pours" – 3:52
- "Raping the Willing" – 3:21
- "Burning Bridges" – 2:04
- "Breaking the Connection" – 4:09
- "Defiance" – 1:27
- "The Bleeding Heart Theory" – 3:09
- "Virus" – 3:24
- "Molotov Solution" – 4:15
- "Self Inflicted Stagnation" – 4:14
Credits
- Aaron Stone – vocals
- Aaron LisiAaron LisiAaron Lisi was born and raised in Orange County, California and was one of the original guitarists for the Orange County based hardcore group Adamantium, appearing on all of their recordings. After their demise in 2001, he moved to Boston and played guitar for The Hope Conspiracy, recording both...
– guitar - Dan Sena – guitar
- Jim Schwartz – bass
- Jarrod AlexanderJarrod AlexanderJarrod Alexander is an American drummer, who has played with many hardcore bands. Alexander currently drums for the band My Chemical Romance. He also drummed for The Suicide File, A Static Lullaby and most recently Dead Country.-Bands:...
– drums
- Drums recorded by Jeff Forrest at Doubletime Studios
- Paul MinerPaul MinerPaul Miner is the bassist for Death by Stereo, who left the band early 2005 , to produce, engineer, master, and mix music full time...
recorded guitars and vocals at Death Tracks and bass at For The Record - Mastered at Q-Mark by Paul MinerPaul MinerPaul Miner is the bassist for Death by Stereo, who left the band early 2005 , to produce, engineer, master, and mix music full time...
- The CD inlay featured pornography by bassist Jim Schwartz