Staind News 11/24/08
Staind travels to Beaumont in support of new disc
The biggest rock 'n roll concert of the year takes place this Tuesday night, and it features three very familiar bands.
The multi-platinum rock band Staind returns to Southeast Texas for the first since its headlining performance at Dog Jam in late 2006. This time, instead of performing underneath the stars in the pavilion, the group will occupy the main stage at Ford Arena.
Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster locations, including online, H.E.B. in Beaumont, FYE in Central Mall, and the Ford Park box office, for $39.50 for general admission and $35 for reserved seating. The show begins at 6:30 p.m. and features two spectacular opening acts, Seether and Papa Roach, both of which have performed in Beaumont in recent years.
Staind guitarist Mike Mushok phoned in during a break in the tour to talk about the tour, the new album, and the world of Staind.
The band is touring in support of its new album, "The Illusion of Progress," which was released in mid-August. The disc features a slightly new outlook for a band known for a slightly bleaker attitude.
"This disc really has a lot of optimism to it," Mushok said. "We know we are kind of known for the whole 'doom and gloom' thing, which is truthful, but we're just trying to be a rock band on this record."
"The Illusion of Progress" debuted at number three on the Billboard Top 200 albums chart, which is a great achievement for any artist. But for Staind, the number three debut broke a streak of three consecutive albums debuting in the top spot dating back to 2001s "Break the Cycle."
Another difference in this album from previous efforts is that it was recorded in a converted barn at vocalist's Aaron Lewis' home.
"It was really a great environment for us," he said. "We wrote all of the songs there and recorded a lot of it, except my guitar parts, which I recorded at my rehearsal space. It was great to do it this way for us because we were so close to home and could be with our kids."
Mushok said the new album is the first he has ever written in standard tuning instead of previous efforts written in dropped down tuning.
"I wanted to try something different, and Aaron really liked the songs," Mushok added. "And I think there are some different sounding songs, kind of experimental, on this record."
Besides writing in standard tuning for this record, Mushok also incorporated guitar solos in several of the songs, which is uncommon for most Staind albums.
"There are definitely a lot of guitar solos on this album," he said. "But I only did it because it fit with the song. I've done solos before, on some of the earlier records, so it's not like I never do them."
Mushok said he was looking forward to returning to Southeast Texas, especially since the band's performance at The Woodlands was canceled due to damage at the amphitheater, courtesy of Hurricane Ike.
"We were in Europe when Hurricane Ike hit Texas," Mushok continued. "And there is really no coverage of anything American over there, so we really had no idea how bad things really were here until we talked to friends."
Mushok said his father has a good friend who lives in Houston and sustained major roof damage to his home. Mushok even has a personal friend who resides in Beaumont and had to deal with Ike.
"I'm friends with Kevin Millar, the baseball player, and I know he still lives in Beaumont," Mushok added. "But I'm not sure what issues, if any, that he and his family had to deal with from the storm. I just know it was bad for so many people who live in that area."
The group has just finished filming for the next single and video, "All I Want," and will continue touring until the week of Christmas before it's next break.
"Aaron is doing a solo tour in Europe in January and February, and we have scattered band shows around those dates," Mushok said. "For now, we're just looking forward to getting back to Beaumont and seeing a lot of our friends."
The biggest rock 'n roll concert of the year takes place this Tuesday night, and it features three very familiar bands.
The multi-platinum rock band Staind returns to Southeast Texas for the first since its headlining performance at Dog Jam in late 2006. This time, instead of performing underneath the stars in the pavilion, the group will occupy the main stage at Ford Arena.
Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster locations, including online, H.E.B. in Beaumont, FYE in Central Mall, and the Ford Park box office, for $39.50 for general admission and $35 for reserved seating. The show begins at 6:30 p.m. and features two spectacular opening acts, Seether and Papa Roach, both of which have performed in Beaumont in recent years.
Staind guitarist Mike Mushok phoned in during a break in the tour to talk about the tour, the new album, and the world of Staind.
The band is touring in support of its new album, "The Illusion of Progress," which was released in mid-August. The disc features a slightly new outlook for a band known for a slightly bleaker attitude.
"This disc really has a lot of optimism to it," Mushok said. "We know we are kind of known for the whole 'doom and gloom' thing, which is truthful, but we're just trying to be a rock band on this record."
"The Illusion of Progress" debuted at number three on the Billboard Top 200 albums chart, which is a great achievement for any artist. But for Staind, the number three debut broke a streak of three consecutive albums debuting in the top spot dating back to 2001s "Break the Cycle."
Another difference in this album from previous efforts is that it was recorded in a converted barn at vocalist's Aaron Lewis' home.
"It was really a great environment for us," he said. "We wrote all of the songs there and recorded a lot of it, except my guitar parts, which I recorded at my rehearsal space. It was great to do it this way for us because we were so close to home and could be with our kids."
Mushok said the new album is the first he has ever written in standard tuning instead of previous efforts written in dropped down tuning.
"I wanted to try something different, and Aaron really liked the songs," Mushok added. "And I think there are some different sounding songs, kind of experimental, on this record."
Besides writing in standard tuning for this record, Mushok also incorporated guitar solos in several of the songs, which is uncommon for most Staind albums.
"There are definitely a lot of guitar solos on this album," he said. "But I only did it because it fit with the song. I've done solos before, on some of the earlier records, so it's not like I never do them."
Mushok said he was looking forward to returning to Southeast Texas, especially since the band's performance at The Woodlands was canceled due to damage at the amphitheater, courtesy of Hurricane Ike.
"We were in Europe when Hurricane Ike hit Texas," Mushok continued. "And there is really no coverage of anything American over there, so we really had no idea how bad things really were here until we talked to friends."
Mushok said his father has a good friend who lives in Houston and sustained major roof damage to his home. Mushok even has a personal friend who resides in Beaumont and had to deal with Ike.
"I'm friends with Kevin Millar, the baseball player, and I know he still lives in Beaumont," Mushok added. "But I'm not sure what issues, if any, that he and his family had to deal with from the storm. I just know it was bad for so many people who live in that area."
The group has just finished filming for the next single and video, "All I Want," and will continue touring until the week of Christmas before it's next break.
"Aaron is doing a solo tour in Europe in January and February, and we have scattered band shows around those dates," Mushok said. "For now, we're just looking forward to getting back to Beaumont and seeing a lot of our friends."
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Permalink Reply by Raymond13 on -
what?
aaron doing a solo tour in europe in january and february?!
i believe that was all staind shows
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Permalink Reply by Aaron Lewis on -
YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!
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Permalink Reply by Aaron Lewis on
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i little misinformation here the solo shows are in the states and the month of euro shows is sandwiched in between them
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Permalink Reply by Joey on -
you guys tour fast and furious..... cant wait for you to spin back into oklahoma with the band or a solo trip. i was on the floor in tulsa and it was by far the best concert ive ever been to. cant wait for the next chance to see you.
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Permalink Reply by Nancy on -
Hey Aaron
Do you think you can talk to your people and bring your solo show to the 930 club in DC?
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Permalink Reply by Heather on -
Yes, please come to 9:30! we need you back in the DC/ Maryland area. 9:30 club or Warner Theatre (again) in DC would be awesome!
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Permalink Reply by houstaindfan on -
I was in Houston with my family during IKE and it was horrible. They made it through the mess ok. I came back to Louisville KY after the airports opened and had a tree on my house here from the same storm?!!!! What a storm. Glad to see Staind back in the Houston area even in Texas! Wish I was there!
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Permalink Reply by Lisa (AKA) ADDICTEDtoStAiND on -
Thanks for clearing that up Aaron =)
Aaron Lewis said:i little misinformation here the solo shows are in the states and the month of euro shows is sandwiched in between them
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Permalink Reply by Raymond13 on
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yeah, now i'm 100% sure again that i have to wait a long time for a solo show down here ;)
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Permalink Reply by XISTN on -
Nice piece.... I sound like a broken record(no pun)the geniune attitude and care for not only what you do but, your fans to always shine throw bro, thats just awsome. I'm trying to learn the guitar... any suggestions Mike lol? Be safe, enjoy yourselves and sorry you didn't get to be home with the family for thanksgiving. I flipping missed the att live webshow I had things with my oldest son that I had to take care of how would I be able to see a recording of it, if at all possible. I would love to see it just like so many others im a HUGE fan of you guys! Later!
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