I change my mind too much...

 ...Way, way too much. 

The instrumental demos I posted, I have a few more tracks basically finished from that run of them, but I really don't want to release all of them as an album. About half of them are very strong for what they are, but I think it would work better cut down a bit and used as half of a split LP with another band. 

If anyone knows of a band that would want to do a split LP or a split tape with stuff like that, let me know. I kind of hope someone has an idea of a band that might fit. 

I thought about reaching out to Morkerod/Morkdod, but that project being based in Russia makes this extremely difficult logistically if I wanted to release an LP or tape and send copies over. Not only is it prohibitively expensive to do so in the first place, given the current climate it would very likely be entirely impossible. Still, I really like this project and anyone reading this should look it up. Fantastic. (I also assume the band would want to do a split with me. As with any project I want to do a split with, the other project is way stronger than mine. Just to be clear.)

I would have done an LP with Alaretin and Oak of Weeping if I could have, but shipping a single thing to Hungary costs an arm and a leg at a minimum and every limb of a human if I want to send more than, say, 5 copies. 

I've also been listening to the material being produced by my friends in Alaretin and Oak of Weeping. I wish our split would get more play, as I believe it's amazing and the newer stuff these guys are producing is going to blow anyone who hears it away. They're incredible. Oak of Weeping did an online interview (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0HqnVdpao8) and I'm glad to see that guy getting out there more. His upcoming album/EP/whatever he releases is going to be a big splash in this scene. It's good.

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In other news, I really hope anyone who reads this will keep me in their prayers. I always feel embarrassed about asking for this sort of thing, I really don't think I have any major problems, or at least no problems that tons of other people don't deal with. So my problems just aren't that important. 

Just depression. That's all. Likewise, if there's anything you would like me to pray for, I'm happy to do so. 

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A lot of releases are about to disappear from the Bandcamp. They're not being deleted, they're still part of my official discography and anyone who bought them will still be able to download them at any time. This is purely an aesthetic design decision, they are still part of my discography, but I realize I make a lot of stuff and things are starting to look a little cluttered. I want more attention being placed on certain parts of my discography and the other artists I collaborate with. 

One more tour date...

I would like to announce that I've added one more date to my tour next year:

It's tonight! April 2nd, 2025

At Leg Puller's in Hagerstown, Maryland

It only costs $5.00 to get in, but I plan to spend about 2 days pulling everyone's leg that shows up. 

Japanese Tour 2026

 

Coming Up!

 April, 2025:

Communion/Sunday Morning Mail - Finally! I am so impatient, I can't wait to have the LPs in my hands. 100 of these, split with Blackhouse.. Industrial/Ambient/Black Metal -- Day Before Easter Records

Persecuted for Faith - Split with Não Tem Cão Que Aguente and Terror Por Todos Os Lados. This is the first of some really grindy/crusty material. There will be a physical edition of this available from the other bands, but I've chosen not to receive any of them (I don't want to burden people in Brazil with getting mail up to me here in the states, because I can't send them anything back!) They're all super nice, and the first band has released material on Coleiosis records, go check them out. Grind/Crust/Punk - I can't remember the name of the label. I'll get it up here when I find out. 

T. Suffering Split With Hematidrose - I'm releasing this as T. Suffering instead of Rejoice In Our Suffering, it's a harsh noise split. Harsh Noise - Likewise. 

May, 2025 & Later:

Full length Black metal Album - This is a very old school sounding record and more lo-fi than the Self Titled, it will likely have 6 tracks? They're rather lengthy, you can hear two instrumental demos on the Bandcamp here: https://rejoiceinoursuffering.bandcamp.com/album/2025-instrumentals-demo - Black metal - I am actively seeking a label to release this. If not, I will eventually get the LPs made. 

Full Length Blackened Crust Punk...Thing.: Fast loud and more melodic than the black metal stuff, more growly, probably a few silly tracks mixed in. I enjoy working in this genre and punk rock was my first love before I found black metal. Likely some politics mixed in here also. Black Metal? / Punk Rock - I will be seeking a label to release this, but if not, I'll just put it out on cassette. 

After all of this, likely a hiatus. I need to get back to working on myself and writing. Pray harder. 

Looking For A Label...

Okay...

Now I'm genuinely looking for a record label. I'm getting contacted about overseas shipments and I can't do it, I just don't have the resources and I don't sell enough merch to do it in bulk every week, month, whatever. 

The new LP is also shaping up to be very different and, honestly, very solid "old-school" black metal. I haven't personally heard much that's comparable in the Christian scene at all and it may even have some of that...watchacallit, "Crossover Appeal," to the secular scene. Not that I care about that. It's an uncomfortable listen, to put it lightly. 

I have the basic skeletal components of it recorded, I can send those out as demos and I will be doing so soon to shop it around, but if anyone knows of any labels that might be interested in releasing some extremely uncomfortable, bleak, Christian black metal... please let me know. 

If you're curious, this is what I'm really looking for:

Promotion

Physical Media (Specifically analog formats, this isn't necessarily a deal breaker but people want vinyl. They really, really want vinyl. And tapes, but if I get asked if I have LPs one more time my head might explode. They're coming, but they take a looooong time and cost a looooot of money. I'm aware of this, and I know what a label is doing by investing in my project in this way. I may even be willing to share in the cost of this.)

International shipping availability (Hungary, South Africa, Switzerland, Brazil, England...I've been asked about these and I'm sure I'll be asked about others, for some reason this is spiderwebbing out.) 

Anything else a label can offer. 

What I don't need:

Cash in hand. I don't care about cash in hand. I want this message to spread, not to have extra spending money. I don't need money, my needs are met and I'm comfortable. I just want some help with the stuff I'm not good at. 

To know how many records you've sold in the last year. If you're honest and straightforward in your business dealings, that's all I care about. How many records you've sold is irrelevant. If you want to put me in contact with other artists on your label you've worked with, I wouldn't mind talking to them, but I know this isn't a thing that's really done anymore.  

Required touring. This isn't going to happen. I've already tried to put together a live band. Not only can I not find other musicians that are reliable enough to make it to practice, I myself end up freezing up even when recording vocals sometimes. There's no point in exploring this anymore, it is very unlikely to happen. 

A producer/advice on creative direction - Don't need it. When I finish this album it will just be done. I'll be ready for it to release, and I will help promote it in any way I can.

Finally, I feel so strongly about this upcoming record that I'm willing to wait for awhile to have it released. I'm usually rather impatient about this sort of thing, but to me this album puts a line in the sand between what I've released and what direction this will go in. It will likely be the only thing I release for a good while after it comes out for R.I.O.S. because I have been putting every ounce of raw emotion, religion, prayer, and energy into it that I possibly can. 

It's rough, it's not a happy record, it's not an easy listening record, but it is most definitely a CHRISTIAN album.

Wives are the greatest.

 You really should get one. 

Seriously my wife is the greatest. My left shoulder is busted because of...something I did. I don't know. Anyway, she helped me today with a bunch of heavy lifting and yard work. 

Couldn't be happier with this lady. 

Thank you God for sending the perfect fit to me. 

And another thing...

 I'll be starting to post certain things on YouTube as audio commentary. Not necessarily related to anything, but I write a lot...some of those things would work better as an audio post than a blog post.