Drill Sergeant

Drill

Released in tandem to the band taking the stage for the first time in three years, Rust in Motion captures the essence of the members in three tracks. 

This album is the only way you will be able to find the previously unreleased version of Failsafe; re-imagined in a very ethereal score. Shortly after the final strokes of the piano ring out, you're greeted with Echoplasm. This version is the vision come to fruition when the band entered the studio in Atlanta, GA to record a single song that turned out net them an Artist Development Contract. Drift, a sleeper-hit off of their quietly released debut album, Rusted Memories rounds out the short tracked album as a gift to the fans. 

Echoplasm

Failsafe

Drift

Smalley and Sexton's end of practice recording via Smalley's Droid Maxx microphone. Just to get a basic idea so we can let our minds dwell on it while we're not behind our instruments and to allow Josh to brainstorm as well.

Warehouse 86 - 30K Words Demo 2/15

This is the original demo version of Shadow's Equinox. The sound and feel is entirely different from the actual studio version. 

Josh and I worked on this through the magic of internet file transfer and phone calls and lots of trial and error feedback. 

I feel this has more of a laid back...deeply depressed feel. Apathy, maybe? 

As opposed to the studio version which is a lot more emotional...

I'm uploading this to show that there is a lot of vast changes in head and heartspace throughout the entire writing and recording process...it's mercurial. 

Even though the song is still about the same subject matter and I'm still passionate about it...I was in a much better place during the Rusted Memories recording sessions than I was when I actually wrote the lyrics.

Shadow's Equinox (Demo)

Warehouse 86 is a modern rock band that hails from the state of Kentucky. Their influences span multiple genres and allow them to hone their craft with heavy, melodic guitars, catchy, in-the-pocket drum beats and a thick underlying bass. Their emotional vocals, driven by thought provoking lyrics offset their music, yet somehow manage a cohesion weaves stories within sound. Warehouse 86 manages to carry over their aggressive,relentless drive in their song writing, live performances and promotion. 

They are now in the process of following up their successful digital EP, Failsafe, with their first full-length album. Entitled Rusted Memories, the album provides a thought provoking, intriguing stance from the moment the title is read. During the writing and recording process the songs and even the album idea as a whole evolved considerably; eventually coming to light as a concept album. Rusted Memories will release in the Summer of 2012, in which Warehouse 86 will follow up with a series of shows throughout their home state and the surrounding areas.

Not complacent with just performing, the band has helped numerous other musicians venues and promoters, trying to ensure that everyone has a good time and is able to put on and see the best show possible. Also not ones to sit idle, Josh Duke (Bass), Andrew Sexton (Guitars & Vocals), and Michael Smalley (Drums) have put on and participated in shows to support multiple causes. Warehouse 86 has also shared the stage with the noted independent acts Shattermask, and Cipher. In his spare time Michael Smalley applies his skills as a graphics designer, designing logos, artwork for albums, flyers and merchandise for not only Warehouse 86 but other local musicians as well.

Ultimately, the goal of Warehouse 86 is to provide a soundtrack of escape to ghosts that follow everyone's personal issues. To give everyone the focus to face whatever may come. Including themselves. To do this, they tap into what they have been carrying around for quite some time. From the initial stages to the conclusion, each song provides an identifiable likeness for all to hear. As it helps the band learn and let go, they hope the music manages to do the same for the many that listen to it.

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