Exclusive Downloads!!!

As a special little bonus to brighten up the end of your summer, we at The Casket are going to be releasing a string of exclusive downloads over the next couple of months!

These downloads are going to include demos of new and unreleased material, live videos, images as well as whatever other random tidbits 

we find amusing!

To access the downloads, all you need to do is join the PMC Mailing List.  Once you have signed up for the mailing list, you will be notified each time we update the exclusive download, tour dates and much more!

Birthday Wishes

We at The Casket would like to extend some birthday wishes to the lovely and talented Hilary Norod.  For those of you who do not know, Hilary designed the cover art for Viscera for Reason.  We are very grateful to have access to the talents of Hilary and all the others who have helped us in the past.

If you are not aware, August 2nd was also the day of birth for Nick and Ray of The Casket.  In honor of these special days, we have been working on some special releases...which will not be available until a later date...whoopsie.

"King of Pine Mountain?"

Pine Mountain Casket is to be featured in next month's issue of Sparkplug Magazine!  We received a great review from Michael Van London and some amazing photos by Callie Biggerstaff.  You can check it all out at http://sparkplugmagazine.com/spark2011/music/live-reviews/95-live-review-pine-mountain-casket-at-the-little-joy?hitcount=0

We've been playing some shows all over the Greater Los Angeles Area in the past few months.  We hit Long Beach for a house party on Tuesday night and West Hollywood last night at the Libertine.  There's much more to come.  We have a few shows lined up for August and some surprises on the way.

For All Those Who've Been Missing Out

For those of you who haven't been out a show yet, take a look at what you've been missing.  We've been joined recently by a new drummer, Ray Wagner.  He's been slamming some serious shit.  Check out the video of our new track, "How Long It Takes To Lose Your Faith."

Old Stories, New Beginnings.

This was the last month sharing a rehearsal space with some amazing artists, No Digga and Painted.  It's a shame to move out, but things just have a way of happening.  As we move out of the space, we move on.

We have a bunch of dates falling into place for the summer.  It all started last night with our CD Release Party at Little Joy in Echo Park.  That was a real shit-kicker!  Getting to share the night with a couple of groups we love and a bunch of friends and fans!  Couldn't beat it if you tried.

Next week we will be hitting The Esquire in Pasadena to spread some knowledge and on July 20 we will be in Van Nuys at the Springbok.  So lock your doors and keep your daughters inside because we're gonna be shaking the booties like Northridge.

Also, we would like to take a minute to introduce the latest member of The Casket, Ray.  Ray came in to audition on the drums a few weeks ago.  Like a true bad ass he came in more than prepared, sat down, set up and bashed 'em out.  The CD Release was the first show with Ray and everything has come together.  We hope you guys enjoyed the grooves!

If you would like to become part of The Casket and start spreading the knowledge of the grave, sign up for our Street Team!  Street Teamers will get free promotional material, access to exclusive downloads and contests and much more!

CD Release Party

As the release date for Viscera for Reason approaches, we have been rather busy setting up our CD Release Party.  The show is scheduled for June 30th, 2011 at Little Joy in Echo Park.  We are very excited to be sharing the stage with some of our close friends, The Carrions and Los Tigres del Barrio.

We are also excited to be playing our first show with the Damn Sons.  One night, while having a drink or two at the Silverlake Lounge, I heard some amped up blues tones ringing through the hazy atmosphere.  I looked up to see a power trio shaking the stage and giving the blues a loud punch in the mouth.  I grabbed one of their EP's and spun it for weeks.  When we got the chance to make our own line up for the party, I knew we had to get them on the bill.

So make sure to come check this one out.  It's going to be a crazy night in Echo Park....

But you don't need to wait until the 30th to come shake a leg with the Casket.  We will be performing a lounge set at Taix French Lounge, this Saturday (6/11/2011) with some special surprises and our friends Son Ark will rock you into Sunday morning.  Show starts at 10:30 pm sharp and it's free.

See you there, Caketeers!

Viscera for Reason is Complete!

This past weekend may have been a let down to all those who were waiting for the benevolent hand of God to lift them into heaven, but it was a monumental weekend for the Casket.  We have finished production and design for our first record, Viscera for Reason!  We are very excited for the release and would like to take a minute to thank all those who devoted their time and efforts to this project.

We would like to thank Wax LTD. for their efforts and the use of their facilities at TTG Studios, Mike Davidson for tracking with us at Moon Tower Studios in Cambridge, MA, Nate Babbs and Alex Moscatelli for bashing the drums with us on both coasts, Daniel de Lara for tracking with us in Cambridge (even though we have replaced all of his tracks), Darien Wagner for tickling the keys at East West Studios, Jeff Ellis for recording some overdubs with us, Hilary Tait Norod and Kristen "KSo" Meyers for their amazing artwork, Jonnie Neuman for some kick ass photos, Kristin Rasmussen and Jess O'Byrne for their help with various media, our families and friends for their support throughout the creation of this record, Alejandro Aceveda, his animal and the Universe for their gracious blessing.

The record release party will be held on June 30th, 2011 at Little Joy in Echo Park, CA and the bill is stacked!  We will be joined by The Damn Sons, The Carrions and Los Tigres del Barrio.  We hope you can all make it out to the show and that you come prepared to shake a leg!

Much love,

The Casket