For Hide

2008-03-30

Playing with X Japan was one of the coolest things I’ve ever done. Thanks to everyone who came to the shows. Richard Fortus and I tried to do our best with Sugizo to fill the massive hole left in the band where Hide once stood. I’m forever honored to have been part of the experience. To all the X Japan fans that didn’t think I belonged there: I’m sorry if I ruined your time. I was trying to help my friend Yoshiki in the only way I knew how. I hope you can forgive the intrusion. I had an amazing time and I think the shows turned out to be really special. There may be more to come. I’m looking forward to coming home and getting back to work on the next BLB album. Thanks, -Wes

The power of Chris compels you!!!

2008-03-17

Cover Your Heart is done. The editing on Anvil Pants (our movie) is done. The remixes are in and, like the Voltron Lions, are being assembled into a massive cartoon killing machine known as Cover Your Heart and The Anvil Pants Odyssey. We know the name is stupid, but so are we and so are you, so get over yourselves. The brand new Mesopotamia Assyrian Mix by Mighty Ancient Tongue (Scott Borland and Kyle Weeks) is up on the page. Look out for the full release this coming summer. Also, it looks like Cruel Melody is finally coming out in Europe and Japan this summer, Holy Matmos! That took forever and a year huh? Anyway, I gotta get back into the studio where we’re working on the next full length "real album". Also, I’m not in Munky from Korn’s new band. I played on 2 songs, and am doing the artwork, but I’m not in the band and apparently there was a press release that I was told made it sound like I’m a member. The only band I’m in is Black Light Burns. Kapeesh? -Wes

Tracklisting

1. Forkboy- Lard
2 .So Alive- Love And Rockets
3. Hungry Like The Wolf- Duran Duran
4. Lucretia My Reflection- Sisters Of Mercy
5. Rid Of Me- PJ Harvey
6. The Art Of Self Defense- the Jesus Lizard
7. On The Bound- Fiona Apple
8. I Am The Sun- Swans
9. Blood Red Head On Fire- Big Dumb Face
10. Search And Destroy- Iggy and The Stooges
11. Drowning Together Dying Alone (unreleased Cruel Melody instrumental)
12. Giving In Again (unreleased Cruel Melody instrumental)
13. Failing (unreleased Cruel Melody instrumental)
14. Mesopotamia (Assyrian Mix)
15. Lie (Seth Vogt Club Mix)

(No Devil Inside by INXS, it wasn’t cool. Just let it die....)

MIA

2008-03-05

We may be MIA, but we're almost done mixing the covers record and the first drums session for the NEW (next, non-covers) record starts on Monday......

.....The important thing is I got my 1971 Flickinger console back from way down south today. That thing has the power of the babe in it. You know, Labyrinth style. The power of voo-doo, who do? You do. Do what? Remind me of the babe.

The Next "Real" Album

2008-02-19

We're mixing the covers album during the last week of February. As soon as we're done with that, we're starting drum tracks on 15 new original songs for album number 2. I'm producing the second BLB record, so don't be surprised if you hear a lot less keyboard/programming and a lot MORE guitar/bass/drums. The new stuff is more aggressive on the whole than Cruel Melody was, with a sound that's similar to the production of the yet to be heard "Cover Your Heart and The Anvil Pants Odyssey". That being said, there are still some mellow moments, but they do not hold on for as long as they do on CM. The hope is to put the covers/dvd out by June and the next record out by November while getting a few tours in there too. We're working our asses off to make all this happen according to plan. Thanks for checking in here and as always, thanks for the constant support everyone. -Wes

In the tubes

2008-01-31

Everyone: The covers album is coming along nicely since we've pretty much been in the studio without a breather for the last week. Can't wait to show you what we've been up to! We'll probably put one of the new songs up soon! Mom: I promise to call and catch up soon. I love you lots, -Wes

Black Light Burns' Live Show Gets Reviewed

2007-11-13

Black Light Burns is currently on tour with Sevendust, and it seems that Black Light Burns is leaving quite the impression with fans at the concerts. Check out the detailed review complete with pictures from the concert.

Black Light Burns releasing second single, "4 Walls"

2007-11-01

Black Light Burns second single, "4 Walls," is being released in the coming days. You can hear the track on the band's MySpace, but keep your ears open for Black Light Burns on your local modern rock/alternative radio station.

On the road with Sevendust

2007-10-14

Black Light Burns hits the road again on 10/19, this time with Sevendust, a band who's music has an amazing synergy with Black Light Burns'. Check out this site or the MySpace to see all the dates and venues.

Visit the Official Black Light Burns Store!

2007-08-22

The official Black Light Burns store is now online. Pick up T-shirts, hoodies and much more. Click here to check it out.

54 shows down, 6 to go

2007-08-03

Well we've been out for almost 3 months straight now and have 54 shows under our belts. I'd like to say a big THANK YOU to everyone that came out. The response has been overwhelming. We are going to finish up this run with a bang, do a one off radio festival in Portland, Oregon on August 26th, and then go back out most likely near the end of September. To all our friends in Europe: I AM: Wolfpack is still in the process of securing distribution over there, and it makes no sense for us to book dates until Cruel Melody is on it's way to being on shelves. Everywhere else in the world should fall into place after we nail down what we're doing in Europe. We'll see you soon! -Wes