THEE FLANDERS with Friends and Idols "Lockdown EP" VINYL LP

Band

THEE FLANDERS with Friends and Idols

Title

Lockdown EP

Cat#

HALB C19-1

Format

VINYL LP

Release Date

12.12.2022

File Under

PSYCHOBILLY / PUNKABILLY

Info

First-class and unique sound document on the occasion of the 25th ANNIVERSARY OF THEE FLANDERS and 30-year HALB-7-RECORDS label anniversary.

HALB-7-RECORDS proudly presents:

>> "BLACK" VINYL EDITION (lim. 300) with gatefold cover, giant poster, PVC sleeve

Several stars, starlets and luminaries of the international PSYCHOBILLY scene as well as other top-class guests sing and make music together with Thee Flanders on this joyful occasion.

DThe guest list then reads like a "Who-is-Who" of the Psychobilly All-Stars. Basically, almost everyone who has rank and name in this scene is there:

- Jeroen Haamers (BATMOBILE) NL

- KöfteDeville (MAD SIN) GER

- Humungus (COFFIN NAILS) UK

- Peter "Nekropete" Sandorff (HOLA GHOST, Ex-NEKROMANTIX) DK

- Alan Wilson (The SHARKS) UK

- Rod Usher (The OTHER) GER

- Dead “Richy” Gein (BZFOS) AT

- Pete Gorilla (GORILLA) HUN

- Dax Dragster (GODLESS WICKED CREEPS) DK

- Marco Damage (DAMAGE DONE BY WORMS) GER

- Daniel DeLeon (REZUREX) USA

- Tom Toxic (HOLSTEIN ROCKETS) GER

- Mikki (NINE 2 FIVE) GER

- Terry Drybones (MAGNETIX) RUS

- StuArkoff (ZOMBIES GHOST TRAIN) AUS

- GaybeulGualdi (DEMENTED are GO!) FR

- Stefan Grawe (SPEED SWING) GER

- Kevin Flanders (GERMAN EX) GER

…and the One and Only Stefan "FLANDERS" Schmidt GER

And it becomes all the more interesting when the real superstars and old stars present themselves:

- Bürger Lars Dietrich GER

- Beckmann (RAINBIRDS, DEPP JONES, SUURBIERS) GER

- Dieter "Quaster" Hertrampf (PUHDYS) GER

With the latter, the band has succeeded in a coup: As part of the campaign "Rettet die Clubs" the opportunity arose to re-record the old GDR-cult-hit “Lebenszeit” with the genuine PUHDYS guitarist and singer Dieter “Quaster” Hertampf. The cover version is staged brilliantly… Quaster in duet with Norman, plus sophisticated guitars, arrangements and even a specially recorded trumpet.

The affectionate recording makes this song probably the highlight and secret hit of this record.

Directed by Norman Flanders, in collaboration with HALB-7-RECORDS, the production was created during the Corona Lockdown 2020-2021.

In any case, we as a label are very proud to be able to release this unique production as part of our 30th anniversary.

THEE FLANDERS with Friends and Idols…a real handmade and subcultural project.

VINYL RELEASE 06.12.22 - SHIPPING from 11.12.22

- "BLACK" VINYL EDITION with exclusive processing and accurate graphics, 4-fbg

- gatefold cover

- giant poster

- PVC sleeve

- label print, 4c

- limited to 300 pieces

- exclusive distribution via HATEYOU.wtf

- Charity campaign: Profits are donated to Animals Care e.V

Release Info:

THEE FLANDERS are back… and sooner than expected. No, we are not here at Band-Aid 22, the meeting of the Super Pop Zomboids.

Here there are:

- first-class and unique sound document

- recorded during the Corona Lockdown 2020-2021.

- on the occasion of the 25th ANNIVERSARY OF THEE FLANDERS and 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF HALB-7-RECORDS

- with over 20 international artists of the international PSYCHOBILLY scene

- further top-class guests

- 12 crisp smashers and real hits

- Surprise Ghostrack

- Psychobilly Allstars Song "the Days of Pearly Spencer".

- Duet with PUHDYS member "Quaster" on the GDR cult hit "Lebenszeit"

Musically, there is the typical unmistakable THEE FLANDERS sound. With intro and outro, the Potsdamneds present a total of 12 songs.

As a prelude, of course, the song where all Psychobilly Allstars sing along "the Days of Pearly Spencer". Then known Flanders-Songs, newly recorded and remixed as well as popular cover songs follow. There will be some surprises guaranteed…

The vinyl version comes in a beautifully designed gatefold sleeve. Matching the title, there is a remarkable and great layout.

Thanks to the giant poster that comes with every vinyl, you can bring the horror fun into your childrens room.

A real eye-catcher from Norman FLANDERS.

Finally the best:

Profits from this edition of 300 will be donated to Animals Care e.V. Therefore, this vinyl version will only be available exclusively via www.HATEYOU.wtf.

The story so far:

Norman Flanders: "When a second lockdown was announced at the end of 2020, we wanted to be more creative and productive than in the first lockdown.

So in November 2020 the drums were recorded for 3 songs. The rest of us were able to play our necessary tracks at home.

Since our current record "Neverending Story" was just in the pressing plant, we actually wanted to record a 4-track benefit EP only. But as the lockdown dragged on for more than half a year, there was enough time for more creative ideas and new opportunities opened up.

On the one hand we unexpectedly got support from the new or temporary 5th band member, the one and only Stefan Flanders. Currently Stefan accompanies us with his excellent guitar work and we were able to improve musically. It was probably also due to Stefans creative input that now a whole album instead of just an EP was made.

On the other hand, since the whole world was more or less stuck at home, we came up with the idea of bringing various guest musicians on board.

So we started searching and over time there were about 20 comrades-in-arms.

Many of these musicians were one reason why we started making music in the first place 25 years ago.

From Russia, Australia, America, England, Holland, Hungary - all over the world - friends have supported us in this project.

In the end, a varied album was created, which is a great birthday present for our bands 25th anniversary."

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