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Artist: Faderhead
Album: FH1
Label: Accession Records
Distributor: Indigo

New Accession signing Faderhead celebrates the labels 2006 Anniversary with the spectacularly refreshing "FH1" album. A powerfully stylish mixture of electro, techno and punk - "FH1" is an energetic and highly musical work brimming with tracks full of pounding beats, tightly structured arrangements and distinctive, ultra-catchy hooklines. Creating an unparalleled sound that shows no direct influences, everything on ''FH1'' is generated to create a really great and exciting album where excessive club tracks such as "O/H Scavenger" and "The Protagonist" are combined with melodic songs to build up tension and excitement. "FH1" scores final marks for its use of unpretentious, yet multi-layered lyrics offering a wealth of possible interpretations. Overall Faderhead succeed in delivering an excellent debut album, and will surely be an artist to watch in the future ...

Do you believe everything happens for a reason? is the counter-question posed by Faderhead after being asked why it took him 17 years to put out his first internationally released album. 17 years after taking up his first guitar and amp, over 6000 days after learning the first chords and writing the first crummy songs, the debut album FH1 is out on Accession Records - and it gets praise and acclaim everywhere.

I really think it took a long time to hone my skills and get everything right to make a strong album says the musician, engineer, producer and songwriter from Hamburg Germany. Because practice makes perfect and god knows: I had a lot of practice. A true statement coming from a young man whos also a veteran in the music production business with now 10 years of recording and production experience under his belt. Ive done everything from thrash metal to r&b from unknown garage bands to bands with record deals and I liked everything otherwise I wouldnt have done it is the confident answer when asking Faderhead about his favourite musical style. I grew up with many different kinds of music so I would die a slow and boring death if I had to be confined to one style of music for the rest of my life.

Drawing inspirations from artists as diverse as Oasis, Marilyn Manson, Ice Cube, 16Volt, Stuck Mojo, Glassjaw, Amon Tobin, Fatboy Slim, Blue Cheer, Dead Kennedys, Slayer, Marc Acardipane, The Prodigy, Pet Shop Boys, Ministry, Machine Head, Pro-Pain, Autechre, Daft Punk, Fear Factory, Pantera and many others, the debut album FH1 is a multi-faceted affair. While firmly rooted in the electronic music scene, it boasts a wide variety of styles and songs that make listening an enjoyable and diverse experience. I simply didnt grow up on all-electro-bands like Depeche Mode, Front 242, Kraftwerk and Leaether Strip like many artists who make electronic music! is Faderheads explanation I actually have very few electronic influences I just happen to like synthesizers and fat drumbeats!.

And he also has guitars. Yea, there are no guitars on the album, but I will be playing electric guitar when we play live. Ill mainly add some punch and heaviness to the synths and make everything more wild and human! Precision is nice for a record, but I prefer raw energy at live shows says the former shredder who cites Dimebag Darrell (Pantera), Dave Mustaine & Marty Friedman (Megadeth), Zakk Wylde (Ozzy Osbourne) and Jeff Hanneman (Slayer) as big guitar influences. I used to play extremely fast and technical in the mid-90s, but this guitar-style doesnt fit the music at all, so these days I simply add textures and chords to fill up space and get more in-your-face!.

Faderhead is supported on stage by drum virtuoso Alex Montana and keyboard-diva Christine LaGivre who make up his touring band. I am really happy to play with those two musicians because they simply make the tracks better. Playing with a drummer as good as Alex is always a great experience because he simply makes the songs groove and adds additional heaviness. And Christine is just a very cool keyboard player with a large background in sounddesign. says the excited bandleader. I just cant wait to get on stage and hear all the tracks on a loud PA system!.

From soft and melancholic ballads to all-out balls-to-the-wall dancefloor smashers - Faderheads debut album FH1 has it all and many magazines already dubbed him Newcomer of the year - which just might end up true when 2007 rolls around.