Graves (band)
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| Web of Dharma | ||
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| Studio album by Graves | ||
| Released | May 31, 2002 | |
| Recorded | November 2 to November 5, 2001 | |
| Genre | Horror punk | |
| Label | GDU Records | |
| Producer | Graves | |
| Alternate Cover | ||
| [[Image:|2007 Re-Release Cover Art|200px]] | ||
| 2007 Re-Release Cover Art | ||
Graves is the band that Michale Graves and Dr. Chud formed after they left the Misfits. Graves recorded and released one album, Web of Dharma.
The band also recorded 2 sets of demos, one before Web of Dharma and one after. Neither of these were officially released, yet they are distributed among fans of the band. Demos for "Web Of Dharma" were recorded in November 2001. These recordings were produced by Ron Goudie at June 3rd Studios in Los Angeles, CA. The sessions for the album occurred in April 2002 at Spin Studios in Long Island City, NY. Overdubbing sessions and the final mixing took place in "Creepy Attic" - Dr. Chud's home studio.
A special limited edition of this album was sold at the record release party for this album. It is unknown as to how many copies were pressed. Only difference between the limited edition and the regular is the artwork on the CD itself. Limited edition CD artwork contains the Grave Diggers Union logo, where as regular edition copies are a variation of the album's cover artwork. The album's artwork was done by James Rowe.
In September of 2002, the band broke up due to differences between Michale and Dr. Chud. Michale went on to form a new band, Gotham Road, Dr. Chud formed his new band, Dr. Chud's X-Ward, Graham played briefly with Let it Burn, and Tom Logan joined the band Professional Murder Music.
Web Of Dharma was later re-released in May of 2007 by Michale Graves via the internet store on his [MichaleGraves.net website] with new artwork by Evan Eckard as well as a corrected lyrics sheet (the original release contained misspellings).
On April 4th, 2008, Michale announced on his official MySpace page that Web Of Dharma would no longer be available do to Dr. Chud owning partial rights. In his blog he stated:
Dr.Chud owns the sound recording copyright...which I didn't know about until a few days ago when this started...and has filed copyright infringement rights grievances against me through paypal which has prompted them to threaten to shut down accounts that I conduct business through.
Currently it is unknown if Michale and Dr. Chud are trying to work something out.
The tracks Casket and Iridesecent White Light were also recorded by the band Black Ice later. They appeared on their album "Bipolar Disorder".
[edit] Track listing
- One Million Light Years From Her (AKA 'Sucking Son')
- So Don't You Know
- Blackbird
- Tell Me
- Ophelia
- Attack Of The Butterflies
- Casket
- Shoestring
- Iridescent White Light
[edit] Credits
Michale Graves - Vocals, Guitar
Tom Logan (Tom Hatziemanouel) - Guitar
Left Hand Graham - Bass
Dr. Chud - Drums
