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It has been a busy few weeks here at Impedance HQ. The New Christs have returned from their European tour and final details are being put together on their Australian tour in August. Their album 'Gloria' is available on CD and vinyl throughout Europe and also directly from our on-line shop. It is making its way to Australian shops shortly and will be out in North America in August. Buggirl are currently in California recording a new album and have just released a new ep. They have also announced a bunch of tour dates for later this year. The re-issue of Mondo Generator's album 'Cocaine Rodeo' is available now from our on-line shop, it is in shops from mid August. Nick Oliveri has wrapped up work on his solo album 'Death Acoustic', it will be out early in October with tour dates to follow. We are also putting the finishing touches on some tours that we'll be able to announce details for soon.
Posted Friday July 3rd

Mondo Generator 'Cocaine Rodeo' in stock now

The re-issue of the Mondo Generator debut album 'Cocaine Rodeo' is in stock at our on-line shop now. It will be out in shops from mid August. Mondo Generator are playing a show at the Viper Room in Hollywood on Friday August 7th.
Posted Friday July 3rd

Buggirl 'Blood, Sweat & Beers' in stock now

The raw and wild slab of an EP from BugGiRL is here, produced by Mark Opitz, and ready to sizzle and burn your stereo. You can now buy it by hitting our on-line store. It will be in shops in August(Australia/Europe/UK) and October(North America). The band are currently in California recording their new full length album with Sylvia Massy. Check out some photos from the sessions at www.myspace.com/thebuggers. Finally in news from the Buggirl camp, they have announced a run of Australian shows in August and have also announced some of their upcoming European shows starting in late August, hit our tours page for the dates.
Posted Friday July 3rd

The New Christs release new album 'Gloria'

Currently touring across Europe in support of their new full length album 'Gloria', The New Christs officially release the album on cd and vinyl next week across Europe. Keep a look out in your local record shops from late May/early June to get yourself a copy. The album is distributed by the following distributors so if your local shop doesn't have it, ask them to order it in :
Audioglobe(Italy)
Sonic (Benelux)
Hitch Hyke (Greece)
GMR (Scandinavia)
Cargo Germany (Rest of Europe).

If you are in the UK it will be avaialable mid way through June via Cargo Records.

If you are in Australia and New Zealand, it will be released in July with an Australian tour in August to launch it. In North America the street date will be August 11th through MVD Entertainment.

We have also put the release up for order on this web site.
Posted Friday May 21st 2009

Mondo Generator & Nick Oliveri release dates announced

We are pleased to announce that the re-issue of the debut album from Mondo Generator titled 'Cocaine Rodeo' will be released worldwide on August 11th 2009. The release features two bonus tracks plus a full live album as a bonus second disc, it is all packaged in new art work.

On October 6th, Nick Oliveri will release his new solo album 'Death Acoustic'. We'll have some previews of it available real soon, also keep a look out for tour dates in support of the release later this year in Australia, New Zealand, UK and Europe.
Posted Friday May 21st 2009

Preview The New Christs new album 'Gloria'

Head over to the official myspace page of The New Christs to get the first taste of tracks off their forthcoming album 'Gloria'.
The following tracks are available to stream :
- Bonsoir a vous
- The Wheel
- Animalisation
www.myspace.com/theofficialnewchrists.
The album is released in Europe/UK on CD and Vinyl in May. Distributed via Sonic, Cargo, GMR, Audioglobe, Hitch Hyke in their respective territories. The band start a European tour in mid May taking in Spain, Italy, France, Germany, The Netherlands, Sweden & Norway. Full tour dates will be announced here soon. The album will be released in Australia in June, while the North American release(distributed via MVD Entertainment) will happen in July.
Posted Wednesday April 15th 2009

Mondo Generator to re-issue Cocaine Rodeo

In 1997, Nick Oliveri together with Josh Homme and Brant Bjork formed Mondo Generator and the album recorded at this time was 'Cocaine Rodeo'. As Nick and Josh got increasingly busy with Queens Of The Stone Age, the album didn't see a release until 2000. When it was released it received critical acclaim and the fact their was an unofficial Kyuss reunion on the release(John Garcia provides some vocals to one of the tracks) caused plenty of excitement among fans of that now legendary band. Since its release, QOTSA continued to rise but Nick still found time to put out another album in 2003. Following his departure from QOTSA in 2004, Mondo Generator became the priority of Nick Oliveri and 'Dead Planet' was released by the band in 2006 (in Australia by Impedance Records in 2007). With the debut album out of print for a few years and some bonus recordings from the session still laying around, Nick decided it was time to get it back out there again. He asked if we wanted to release it, we said yes let's do it, so in June we are pleased to announce that 'Cocaine Rodeo' will be re-issued via Impedance Records with new artwork, extra tracks and bonus live disc.
Posted Wednesday March 18th 2009

Nick Oliveri solo album on the way

You may know him as the long haired bass player on the early Kyuss albums or as the mysterious Rex Everything in The Dwarves. Others will know him as one of the creative partners behind Queens Of The Stone Age and more recently the screaming front man of Mondo Generator. He is of course, Nick Oliveri. A man that really needs no introduction to rock fans across the world. Throughout his career with the aforementioned bands, Nick has found time to play intimate, solo acoustic shows. Just him and his acoustic guitar, occasionally with some guests for a song or two. Blending songs he has written for the bands he has played in, specifically written songs for the solo shows and well chosen covers, Nick has showcased what a great songwriter and musician he is. We are excited to announce that over the last six months, Nick has been recording tracks in this form and they have now come together to make up his new solo album 'Death Acoustic'. The album is set for release mid year, we'll keep you updated on an exact release date.
Posted Wednesday March 18th 2009

Mondo Generator to re-issue Cocaine Rodeo

In 1997, Nick Oliveri together with Josh Homme and Brant Bjork formed Mondo Generator and the album recorded at this time was 'Cocaine Rodeo'. As Nick and Josh got increasingly busy with Queens Of The Stone Age, the album didn't see a release until 2000. When it was released it received critical acclaim and the fact their was an unofficial Kyuss reunion on the release(John Garcia provides some vocals to one of the tracks) caused plenty of excitement among fans of that now legendary band. Since its release, QOTSA continued to rise but Nick still found time to put out another album in 2003. Following his departure from QOTSA in 2004, Mondo Generator became the priority of Nick Oliveri and 'Dead Planet' was released by the band in 2006 (in Australia by Impedance Records in 2007). With the debut album out of print for a few years and some bonus recordings from the session still laying around, Nick decided it was time to get it back out there again. He asked if we wanted to release it, we said yes let's do it, so in June we are pleased to announce that 'Cocaine Rodeo' will be re-issued via Impedance Records with new artwork, extra tracks and bonus live disc.
Posted Wednesday March 18th 2009

The Sword guitar hero's again

Following their initial appearance on Guitar Hero a few years back, The Sword are at it again with their track 'The Black River' appearing on the upcoming Metallica version of the game. The track is lifted from the album 'Gods Of The Earth' which is out now in Australia via Impedance Records. From what we understand 'Guitar Hereo : Metallica' will be released in Australia later this month. The band continue to tour the world with Metallica as you read this.
Posted Wednesday March 18th 2009

The New Christs to release new album on Impedance Records

Twenty five years after they first formed and more than five years since the release of their last studio album, The New Christs are set to release their brand new full length album in May.

It has been an interesting journey since Radio Birdman front man Rob Younger formed The New Christs in 1984 to support Iggy Pop on his Australian tour of that year. A number of single releases featuring several line ups of friends followed before the band recorded and released their debut album ‘Distemper’ in 1989.

Following the European tour in support of the album release, the band split up before briefly reforming in 1990 to support The Ramones on their Australian tour. Once again after that tour the band took a three year hiatus before Rob teamed up with bassist Christian Houllemare (Happy Hate Me Nots) and Bill Gibson (Lemonheads, Eastern Dark) to record ‘The Pedestal’ ep and ‘Woe Betide’ mini-album. This was then followed by the 1997 release of the album ‘Lower Yourself’ which the band once again toured Europe on the back of.

In 2001, The New Christs recorded their full length album ‘We Got This’ but due to problems with the label who had initially commissioned the recording, it would be some time before it was finally released and by that time due to various reasons the band had once again split. After spending a couple of years producing bands and touring with the reformed Radio Birdman, Rob assembled the current version of The New Christs in 2006. Former bass player Jim Dickson returned to the band and new recruits Stu Wilson(drums), Dave Kettley(guitar) and Brent Williams(guitar) lead the band into a new era.

They headed off to Europe, playing to adoring fans across Spain, France, Germany and Belgium while also managing to play some shows in their home country. With the bands line up the most stable in the history of The New Christs, they churned out a bunch of new songs in preparation for the recording of a new album.

In December of 2008 the band began work on their as yet untitled full length album which has been scheduled for worldwide release on the Impedance Records label in early May 2009. The New Christs will kick off a European tour in mid May in support of the release.
Posted Tuesday February 10th 2008

Winnebago Deal tour wrap

Thank you to everyone that came out to catch Winnebago Deal on their Australian tour over the last couple of weeks. The band now head back to the UK to tour with Danko Jones and work on a brand new album.
Posted Tuesday February 10th 2008

Buggirl unleash new film clip

Buggirl have a new film clip to their track 'Ian Astbury' from the album 'Rock n Roll Hell', check it out >>>>
Posted Monday January 12th 2008

Winnebago Deal in Rolling Stone's Top 50 of 2008

The latest album from British rock duo Winnebago Deal has made it into the Australian Rolling Stone's top 50 albums of 2008 at #38. The world's most famous magazine described 'Flight Of The Raven' as 'packing enough primitive rock wallop to start a revolution'. The band hit Australia later this month, tickets are on sale now.
Posted Monday January 5th

Buggirl in Classic Rock magazine

Head on down to your local newsagent and grab a copy of the latest Classic Rock magazine as the cover mount CD features the Buggirl track 'Ian Astbury'. They describe the band as 'Sounds like Janis fronting Cream on a blood-slicked night of the long knives'. The duo are touring Australia over the summer so check out the tours page for all the details.
Posted Monday January 5th

New video clip from The Sword

There is a new video clip for The Sword track 'How Heavy This Axe' which is lifted from 'Gods Of The Earth' which is out now, check it out >>>>
Posted Tuesday December 9th 2008

Buggirl joins the Impedance Records family

One look at the tour schedule of Buggirl will show you exactly how hard working these guys are. Jumping on a plane from their Australian home in May 2007, the duo headed for Europe and spent the next eight months touring across the continent. They headed back for a few shows on home soil and then did it all again in 2008. Throughout their European travels they have played Wacken showcases and Popkomm festivals and toured alongside The Damned, Mad Sin, Danko Jones and Brant Bjork. Buggirl have earned the praise of the media in that part of the world, particularly the UK. Media highlights include a great appearance on Total Rock Radio with Malcom Dome, and in November featuring on the cover mount CD of giant British music magazine Classic Rock alongside The Datsuns, Airbourne, Stone Gods, The Donnas and Rose Tattoo.

Formed by siblings Amber(guitars/vocals) and Clinton(drums/vocals) in 2003, the band first grabbed some attention in Australia with their debut release ‘Looming Shadows’ in 2005 with help on production from former Tumbleweed front man Richie Lewis. They followed that with their first international jaunt in late 2005 with a handful of shows in North America and Europe. This trip planted the seeds for their following tours and set the standard for the bands future.

Long time fans of the band, the crew behind Impedance Records had watched the duo progress over the last couple of years and admired their strong work ethic, so when the chance came up to sign the band, they jumped at it. Kicking off the deal will be the Australian release of their latest album ‘Rock n Roll Hell’ in early 2009. Released in Europe in 2008, the busy schedule of the band meant it hasn’t been released in their home country. With some upcoming Australian shows happening, it was time to fix that situation.

The release of the album will precede their brand new studio album which is due to drop worldwide in September 2009. Buggirl will travel to the USA in May 2009 to record the new album with renowned producer Sylvia Massy (Tool, System Of A Down, Spiderbait, The Black Crowes, Cog). They will also spend plenty of 2009 touring internationally with yet another European tour planned and also a return to North America for the first time since 2005. They’ll then return to Australia next summer to tour in support of their new album.
Posted Tuesday December 9th

The Sword continue their tour with Metallica

The Sword are currently on tour across North America with Metallica on their 'Death Magnetic' tour and the news just through is that they have just been confirmed for Metallica's European tour next year. Obviously that means it will be a while until they hit our part of the world but we got word from the band yesterday that they are very eager to get down here and it will be happening in the second half of 2009. Their album 'Gods Of The Earth' is out now.
Posted Friday December 5th 2008

Nick Oliveri interview at Music Feeds

Head along to www.musicfeeds.com.au and hit the video section for an interview with Nick Oliveri, recorded in Sydney during the Mondo Generator interview. The band are currently working on some new material so we'll hopefully be hearing a new album from them in 2009.
Posted Friday October 24th

Mondo Generator live at The Metro available now at Moshcam

Did you catch Mondo Generator live on their recent Australian tour? If not you really missed out, if so you'll know what a great show Nick, Ian and Hoss put on. Their live performance at the Metro in Sydney was recorded by Moshcam and now it is available to stream on-line. Head over to www.moshcam.com.au.
Posted Thursday September 11th