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Tracking Guitars and Bass with Iron Thrones

Posted by marc on Fri, Jun 4, 2010 at 10:12 am

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We continue to look at production of the Iron Thrones EP with a look at guitar and bass tracking.

Steve Henningsgard takes us through guitars while Curtis Parker will jam some fat bass for us.  Of course, Will Putney continues to oversee things in the studio for Machine Shop Productions.  Click either image to watch.

Drum it up with Iron Thrones – In Studio

Posted by marc on Thu, Jun 3, 2010 at 3:50 pm

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On the heels of last night’s Justin TV chat with Machine and Will Putney (which you can still watch) from Machine Shop Productions the No Label Needed series continues to look at production of the Iron Thrones EP.

We start with a look in at drum tracking with Peter Clark of Iron Thrones and Will Putney.  Click below to watch.

Chat with Machine and Will From Machine Shop Productions

Posted by marc on Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 5:45 pm

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The No Label Needed series will be holding a chat with producers Machine and Will from Machine Shop Productions is at 8pm EST tonight. You can view the stream below.

The chat is going to be with the crew of Machine Shop Productions. This includes Will Putney (Reign Supreme, Upon a Burning Body) who produced and recorded Iron Thrones, the No Label Needed, contest winner and “Machine” (Lamb of God, King Crimson, Clutch) owner of MSP. They will be discussing and answering questions about their experience with Iron Thrones and all that it exemplifies. They will discuss the idea of the “Do It Yourself” attitude and approach to making and breaking a band in 2010 and beyond. They will also share insider techniques and secrets to DIY recording with basic consumer recording gear.

Up, Up, Away….It’s A Photo Shoot

Posted by marc on Wed, May 26, 2010 at 11:40 am

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One of the prizes for the No Label Contest & Series winner (Iron Thrones) to receive was a photo shoot with a professional photographer.  Metal Insider chose Jeremy Saffer because of his history shooting bands like Every Time I Die, All That Remains and more.  You can see an example of the photo’s on the bands MySpace.

This is one of the shorter videos for the No Label Needed Series.  Click the picture and enjoy the day and photo shoot with Jeremy and Iron Thrones.

Iron Thrones Gets Schooled

Posted by marc on Wed, May 19, 2010 at 11:15 am

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Pete and Curtis from Iron Thrones sat down with Jamie Roberts and Leo Lavoro from Big Machine Media to get some pointers on promoting their band. Head over to the No Label Needed page for the info!

Click image for video

Iron Thrones Get Image Advice from Brink and Blasko

Posted by marc on Thu, May 6, 2010 at 10:03 am

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With the aid of Revolver’s Hottest Chick in Metal & In This Moment vocalist, MARIA BRINK, and BLASKO, Ozzy Osbourne’s bassist, Iron Thrones learned the importance of image in the music industry and recently took their style to the streets on a shopping trip in downtown Manhattan.

Click the image below for the video

Visiting The Studio with Iron Thrones

Posted by marc on Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 10:22 am

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This week the No Label Needed Contest goes into what it’s like to be in the studio.  We get to meet producers Will Putney and Machine and the rest of the crew at the Machine Shop.  We’ll also get to get to preview new Iron Thrones music.

Go to the No Label Needed site for the video.

Shadows Fall Mentor Iron Thrones

Posted by marc on Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 10:45 am

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You can head over to the No Label Needed series page to see Shadows Fall mentoring the Scion No Label Needed contest winners Iron Thrones.  The bands talk about writing, recording, touring, vegetarianism, marketing and more.

This will be the first in a series of videos detailing what the winners of the Scion No Label Needed contest receive.

Iron Thrones Chats No Label Needed

Posted by marc on Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 5:03 pm

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Tonight will be the 2nd of a handful of chats for No Label Needed.  This will be Iron Thrones second chat on Justin TV and will again take place at 9:30pm EST.  They will continue to talk about their experience in New Jersey recording with Will Putney and Machine in the Machine Shop.

Additionally Iron Thrones will be open to discussing other things things they’ve learned so far by winning the contest:

  • Their mentor session with Shadows Fall
  • What it’s like to record in a professional studio
  • What it’s like to work with a PR company
  • Marketing and street team strategies
  • Experiences on the shopping day
  • Other contest related activities

You can follow the chat here at Metal Insider or on our No Label Needed justin.tv page.

Watch live video from No Label Needed on Justin.tv

Iron Thrones Chat Sunday About The No Label Needed Contest

Posted by marc on Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 12:22 pm

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Iron Thrones will be hosting the first in a handful of web chats for the Scion No Label Needed Series this Sunday at 9:30 pm EST. You can follow the chat here at Metal Insider or on their justin.tv page.

Iron Thrones will discuss some of the things things they’ve learned so far by winning the contest:

  • Their mentor session with Shadows Fall
  • What it’s like to record in a professional studio
  • What it’s like to work with a PR company
  • Marketing and street team strategies
  • Experiences on the shopping day
  • Other contest related activities

Watch live video from Iron Thrones’ Official Channel on Justin.tv

  • Did you love hearing Anvil’s new song “Mankind Machine”? Then stream the Canadian thrashers’ new album Hope In Hell in its entirety before it’s released on May 28 over at Loudwire.

  • Kylesa’s new album, Ultraviolet, is streaming online at Pitchfork. Check out the album, as well as some pretty awesome visuals, here. The album will come out on May 28 on Season of Mist.

  • Unsigned & Streamed vets Anciients, who’s Season of Mist debut Heart of Oak is out now, have landed the opening slot on the Lamb of God tour. They’ll be playing from May 16 – June 10. Check out the dates here.

  • Sinestra Studios (who very often provides Metal Insider with some killer live photos) is hosting its very first art galleria and metal show on Saturday, May 25, at The Knitting Factory in Brooklyn, NY. Tickets for the event are onsale now.

  • Louna has premiered a new music video for the song “Business” with Crave Online. The extravagant and politically themed music video comes in support of  the Russian hard rock group’s new album, Behind The Mask, available now via Red Decade Records and MEG/RED.


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