IAMX is on a path of rebirth as the upcoming release of the new album, METANOIA is set to release on October 2nd through Metropolis The mastermind of IAMX, Chris Corner comments,
Unfortunately or fortunately mental illness has given me a lot to write about. It’s the most specific record I’ve done. It became almost a mission for me to explore those issues. When I was at my worst I constantly searched for people going through the same shit. It would help me not feel alone or insane. I want to give that to others with this record because depression is an epidemic and tragically under discussed.”
‘Suffering through the at-the-time undiagnosed, debilitating disease of Chronic Insomnia that crippled him mentally, emotionally and creatively, it halted the band almost completely, preventing touring, songwriting, and forming and maintaining meaningful interpersonal relationships with his friends and fans.’ He continues,
“Before I started on the album, I wrote a blog about my experiences. I thought it was risky at the time because mental challenges are rarely and honestly talked about and I didn’t want to put people off or alienate them. But the response was incredibly heartwarming. It showed me just how many of my fans go through similar struggles. Hence I felt it my duty to write an album about it.”
The title of the album, METANOIA which means “change in one’s way of life” or “spiritual conversion” is well suited for this album as brings the rebirth of IAMX and opens a new chapter for the band. One of the ways Chris dealt with the chronic insomnia and depression was to move from oppressive streets of Berlin to Los Angeles. He comments about the move,
“Being in LA gives me a wider, more adult perspective on my life and my work. I feel more grown-up here. “I’ve stripped down some layers. Being more purist and electronic with the sound on the new record was a way to go back to essence of IAMX – one man, one room, one computer. That’s how it began and there was a beauty and ease to that way of working. Actually aft er being sick, it became the only way I could get back into making music. Keeping it simple and stress free. No complicated recordings or collaborations. Essentially who I am when I make a record is the socially anxious melancholic angry guy producing odd, self-indulgent emotional electro music in his bedroom.”
The new single, Oh Cruel Darkness Embrace Me is set to release this Friday, September 25th as a 3 track remix single.
We look forward to the future of IAMX and are excited that they will be heading out on tour, starting in October. Check the dates below:
| Oct. 6 – Constellation Room, Costa Mesa, CA Oct. 7 – The Casbah, San Diego, CA Oct. 9 – Fonda Theater, Los Angeles, CA Oct. 10 – Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA Oct. 12 – Wonder Ballroom, Portland, OR Oct. 13 – Neumo’s, Seattle, WA Oct. 16 – Urban Lounge, Salt Lake City, UT Oct. 17 – Marquis Theater, Denver, CO Oct. 19 – Varsity Theater, Minneapolis, MN |
Oct. 20 – Bottom Lounge, Chicago, IL Oct. 22 – The Shelter, Detroit, MI Oct. 23 – Lee’s Palace, Toronto, ON, Canada Oct. 24 – Virgin Mobile Corona Theater, Montreal, QC, Canada Oct. 26 – Brighton Music Hall, Boston, MA Oct. 27 – Underground Arts, Philadelphia, PA Oct. 28 – U Street Music Hall, Washington, DC Oct. 30 – Webster Hall, New York, NY |
We see a San Francisco date of October 10th at the Great American Music Hall and we hope to see all of our local friends there. We will make sure to bring you full coverage of the show as well as an album review. Also visit the social media sites so you can stay up to date on the latest IAMX news.
~ Marisol
Information & Links:
- Website: http://iamxmusic.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IAMXOFFICIAL
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/IAMX
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