Monday, December 27, 2010

World Versus Me recording journal 1

The World Versus Us....


 


Last night I finished recording vocals for "Eyes Set to Kill" which is scheduled to be released in the first week of January 2011.


 



"Eyes Set to Kill" is the first single off of the new album which will be comprised of more than 15 songs, including various instrumental tracks. This week I will be working on two such instrumentals that revolve around the piano and will include orchestration and electronics. I am entering another level as a songwriter and am very excited about all these songs as well as the progress of World Versus Me's following which is growing a great deal and 2011 looks like it will be the best year yet.




 







I am working on an outline to a new music video for "Eyes Set to Kill" which could theoretically be filmed in January with a release very soon thereafter, it's not like "Transference" which involved many locations across the United States, the story of the new video all takes place in one location.  Whereas "Transference" had an indie vibe to it, I am focusing on giving "Eyes Set to Kill" a big budget look with only two people filming it. 


 


If you haven't seen "Transference" yet check it out here www.youtube.com/watch


 


 






 


 


The new album will contain a wide spectrum of sounds, from cinematic instrumentals to heavy industrial metal rock to electronic dance drum and bass to melodic ambient electro gothic soundscapes...  "Eyes Set to Kill" is a strange song in that I honestly have no idea what genre it is in or how to categorize it.  It's very melodic though with electronics and heavy guitars.  There are sections that switch back and forth between real drums and drum machines, it's really a genre busting song.


 


There are still Holiday Deals on WVM gear that will go on till the end of the year here worldversusme.com/ or www.worldversusme.bandcamp.com


 





World Versus Me Eyes Set to Kill Vocal Session 2

Eyes Set to Kill Vocal Session 12 26 2010
WVM Shirt can be purchased at http://www.worldversusme.com/ or http://www.worldversusme.bandcamp.com/

World Versus Me Eyes Set to Kill Vocal Session 1

Eyes Set to Kill Vocal Session 12 26 2010
WVM Shirt can be purchased at http://www.worldversusme.com/ or http://www.worldversusme.bandcamp.com/

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

World Versus Me is a featured artist...

  The World Versus Us,


 


It was just announced yesterday that World Versus Me is a featured artist on Reverbnation, along with 49 other artists both signed and unsigned.  World Versus Me is featured alongside bands like Lacuna Coil, The New Regime and Sister Hazel all of  which can be found here http://www.reverbnation.com/main/browse_by_featured 


Check it out and spread the word of World Versus Me on your Facebook and Twitter with this url http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_4400949


 


Check out some of you in World Versus Me Gear


 








You can purchase World Versus Me merch at http://worldversusme.com/ or you can purchase the merch and get an immediate free download of a WVM album here http://worldversusme.bandcamp.com/album/duel


 









 





Saturday, December 18, 2010

World Versus Me Skull Kap

World Versus Me Beanie purchase the Holiday Bundle deal at http://worldversusme.com/ or you can purchase it alone with an immediate download of the Duel album here http://worldversusme.bandcamp.com/album/duel

Holiday deals on WVM Gear at http://www.worldversusme.com

Monday, December 6, 2010

TRANSCENDENCE VIDEO 2 BY WORLD VERSUS ME


Purchase WVM Merch here http://worldversusme.bandcamp.com/album/duel

Tranference by WORLD VERSUS ME


It started with a trip across the country from California to New York in 3 days. This video showcases locations in Colorado, Nebraska, Louisana, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California. "Transference" was created on a budget of $0 and shot on a Cannon Vixia HFM31. There is no crew and absolutely no lighting other than natural light ;) This video was shot as is but tells a story in an abstract manner of what the song "Transference" is all about.
Purchase this song here http://worldversusme.bandcamp.com/album/duel

TRANSCENDENCE BY WORLD VERSUS ME


TRANSCENDENCE BY WORLD VERSUS ME

Monday, November 22, 2010

Sunday, November 21, 2010

WVM Fan art my Chris Pitts

Artwork by Chris Pitts http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1245030381

Warm your soul with some World Versus Me http://fburls.com/0-fKLXxzdT

World Versus Me http://wvm.tumblr.com/post/1638747169/world-versus-me-merch

World Versus Me History (Brokencyde, Hurry Let's go, Godhead)

2009: World Versus Me (Formerly Shaolin Temple of BooM) won the Wonka Battle of the Bands hosted by trueAnthem beating Brokencyde, Hurry Let's Go and Metal Sanaz backed bands such as Godhead by 10s of millions of points in a contest that garnered 33 million impressions in total. The competition consisted of many up-and-coming bands, some of which are already touring in the Warped Tour.

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Keep warm this winter in World Versus Me http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=142472705804808

Purchase the World Versus Me Zip Up Hoodie here http://worldversusme.bandcamp.com/album/duel (Ships WORLDWIDE)
Warm and comfortable, World Versus Me Zip Up Hoodie only $45.00, comfortable and warm make a statement on taking over the world
The World Versus You.
World Versus Us.....
WORLD VERSUS ME



Friday, November 19, 2010

World Versus Me stickers come with every purchase of shirts

Webcam: Stickers that come with WVM Shirts http://worldversusme.bandcamp.com/album/duel

Thursday, November 18, 2010

introducing the OFFICIAL WORLD VERSUS ME LOGO

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World Versus Me logo...
The new album is well on it's way with a strong possibility of the lead single, "Transcendence," being released before the end of the year. The new World Versus Me Logo T-Shirt is now available for only $17.99 (Comes with two "Duel" album stickers) and is printed on American Apparel shirts for quality and comfort.

This is the official logo of World Versus Me and will be made into skull caps and key chains very soon.  It is my fervent belief that this logo will have it's place in history so grab the very first World Versus Me Logo Shirt before it's gone! Go here to get it http://worldversusme.bandcamp.com/album/duel
While there be sure to pick up the first two World Versus Me albums absolutely FREE.

Check out the new World Versus Me Logo Shirt http://worldversusme.fanbridge.com/campaigns/show.php?id=677820&src=facebook

World Versus Me Logo Shirt

Check out the new World Versus Me Logo Shirt http://worldversusme.fanbridge.com/campaigns/show.php?id=677820&src=facebook

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

World Versus Me t-shirt

World Versus Me t-shirt: purchase this shirt here http://worldversusme.bandcamp.com/album/duel
It is the very first "World Versus Me" shirt (Comes with 2 Duel album cover stickers) For only $17.99 IMMEDIATE SHIPPING! (Shipped the day of the order!)

Saturday, November 13, 2010

2 FREE world versus me albums! http://worldversusme.fanbridge.com/campaigns/show.php?id=676295&src=facebook

2 free albums by World Versus Me

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World Versus Me

 



I want to be sure you know about the new WORLD VERSUS ME facebook page here http://www.facebook.com/WorldVersusMe I hope to see you there soon.


Click here http://worldversusme.bandcamp.com/ to download both the Duel and Equinox albums absolutely free. No email, no sign up, just free music! Once there, be sure to spread the word to your friends by clicking the "like" button under each album cover.  When downloading the album, an option to spread and share the album pops up without interupting your download, share these albums on Twitter, MySpace, Facebook and beyond. These albums are free for only a limited time only,  so grab them now!

 



Click here http://worldversusme.bandcamp.com/album/duel to get the very first World Versus Me t-Shirt, printed on American Apparel.  These shirts are of the highest quality and made to last for only $17.99.  Ships worldwide, with fast shipping anywhere in the world. Simply visithttp://worldversusme.bandcamp.com/album/duel and click the buy now link to pick your size. Shop with confidence as the link is safe and secure, all credit cards accepted as well as paypal.

All purchases of merch go towards financing the new album set to be released in early 2011. For a sneak peek of the new album check out this video showcasing a song in it's electronic skeletal pre-production state http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpbGJsp_FnA

World Versus Me

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David

I hope everything is well with you my friend,  I want to be sure you know about the new WORLD VERSUS ME facebook page here http://www.facebook.com/WorldVersusMe I hope to see you there soon.


Click here http://worldversusme.bandcamp.com/ to download both the Duel and Equinox albums absolutely free. No email, no sign up, just free music! Once there, be sure to spread the word to your friends by clicking the "like" button under each album cover.  When downloading the album, an option to spread and share the album pops up without interupting your download, share these albums on Twitter, MySpace, Facebook and beyond. These albums are free for only a limited time only,  so grab them now!

 



Click here http://worldversusme.bandcamp.com/album/duel to get the very first World Versus Me t-Shirt, printed on American Apparel.  These shirts are of the highest quality and made to last for only $17.99.  Ships worldwide, with fast shipping anywhere in the world. Simply visithttp://worldversusme.bandcamp.com/album/duel and click the buy now link to pick your size. Shop with confidence as the link is safe and secure, all credit cards accepted as well as paypal.

All purchases of merch go towards financing the new album set to be released in early 2011. For a sneak peek of the new album check out this video showcasing a song in it's electronic skeletal pre-production state http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpbGJsp_FnA

World Versus Me

Forward to a Friend















 

2 Free albums for you http://worldversusme.fanbridge.com/campaigns/show.php?id=676295&src=facebook

Monday, November 8, 2010

I never liked twitter til they did the upgrade, so I finally created an artist twitter page, join me here http://twitter.com/worldversusme

New Shirt, Saw 5, New itunes, New Sites http://www.reverbnation.com/c/fr5/artist_38668?eid=A38668_6216839_

World Versus Me, Sammy in Saw 5, First Official World Versus Me shirt, New links _


 


The first official WORLD VERSUS ME shirt has been released.



This shirt can be purchased for $15 at this link  stob.bandcamp.com/album/duel




 World Versus Me is now on iTunes here itunes.apple.com/us/album/duel/id402671781



WVM official links


Facebook www.facebook.com/WorldVersusMe


Youtube www.youtube.com/WorldVersusMetv


Last FM www.last.fm/music/World+Versus+Me


Reverbnation www.reverbnation.com/worldversusme


 


Check out these fan videos in support of WVM 


Sammy Hill


www.youtube.com/watch



 


Mike Luedtke


www.youtube.com/watch



 


 Dan Hayes


www.youtube.com/watch



Friday, November 5, 2010

The World Versus Us. http://www.reverbnation.com/c/fr5/artist_38668?eid=A38668_6195731_

Shaolin Temple of BooM is now WORLD VERSUS ME

The World Versus Us. http://www.reverbnation.com/c/fr5/artist_38668?eid=A38668_6195731_

Monday, October 25, 2010

APM Music, Heineken Ultimate Playlist, Ping http://www.reverbnation.com/c/fr5/artist_38668?eid=A38668_6047932_

APM Music, Heineken Ultimate Playlist, New Merch, Shaolin Temple of BooM, David Alvarez


Great news! The entire "Duel" CD is now included in APM Music's Film/TV/Video game Soundtrack Licencing compilation "Dark Delicacies 2"  Very excited that APM saw it fit to include the entire Duel album (All 6 songs)


 


Check it out here http://www.apmmusic.com/featured-albums/r/reverbnation-music/dark-delicacies-2 


 


If you have an iTunes Ping account be sure to join me there as I will have exclusive videos going behind the scenes of the new album set for release in Jan 2011.  Once you're in your Ping account just do a search in the people section for "Shaolin Temple of BooM" and it will come up.  Check out this video blog here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0te2r_Tj4Y






Starting this Wednesday Heineken will feature "Into Nothing" on their Heineken Ultimate Playlist http://www.reverbnation.com/heineken


If SToB gets the most downloads it will be featured in their featured artists section which will mean very good exposure for SToB, so it's a win/win situation as it's incredibly easy to download just sign in with your facebook account and click the download link for "Into Nothing"


I will send an email once it's up...


In the last newsletter I made my EPK open for anyone to send to their favorite magazines, music blogs, radio stations and a lot of you responded by showing an unbelieveable support for Shaolin Temple of BooM.  For example here is Dan from the UK, and the STOBHEAD of the UK streetteams, who sent me this email.



 


 


"October 14 at 4:46pm





www.rockradio.co.uk –emailed them the epk, etc posted on their fb wall



http://www.kerrangradio.co.uk/ -contacted programme director, Station co-ordinator, and the chief engineer, also emailed kerrang@kerrangradio.co.uk with the epk, etc

posted on their fb wall 



www.nme.com –emailed them the epk, etc posted on their fb wall

Posted a couple of stob threads on the nme message boards but they haven’t been approved by the moderators yet..



details for metal hammer (hugely successful uk magazine and radio station)

• Editor

Alexander Milas

• Production Editor: Vanessa Hards

• Deputy Editor:Caren Gibson

• Editor At Large (Incoming/Online): James Gill

• Reviews Editor: Jonathan Selzer



Ep/single reviews- send to:

Reviews Editor,

Metal Hammer,

1 Balcombe Street,

London,

NW1 6NA



Demo reviews- send to:

Demo Reviews,

1 Balcombe Street,

London,

NW1 6NA.



If you have a specific enquiry about album / EP / single / demo, please send an e-mail to James Gill



im guna grab some food and scope out some more potential targets, and do some twittering at these ppl too :)"

 

It's this type of support that is going help Shaolin Temple of BooM grow, so if you have a favorite magazine, music blog, radio station, DJ, WHATEVER..... that you want to introduce to SToB, the power is now in your hands! Spread the GOSPEL OF BOOM!


 

I will have new shirt designs by the end of this week, it will be a very big step up for SToB merch and different than typical merch as it will contain original artwork by me (Not vector images or pre-manufactured images)

But I just received this image from STOBHEAD Ginny from California, showing off her limited edition "Duel" shirt and CD

 



Here is a pic of me wearing a Duel shirt when the shipment first came in



That's it for now....


Till the next time


-David


Shaolin Temple of BooM

Saturday, October 23, 2010

APM Music licencing compilation includes the ENTIRE DUEL ALBUM!

Transference, Duel, Into Nothing, Passenger, Mansions of Thought and Evil are on APM music's Dark Delicacies compilation perfect for Halloween and beyond, dark yet melodic music with electronics and orchestration. http://www.apmmusic.com/featured-albums/r/reverbnation-music/dark-delicacies-2

Transference, Duel, Into Nothing, Passenger, Mansions of Thought and Evil are on APM music's Dark Delicacies compilation perfect for Halloween and beyond, dark yet melodic music with electronics and orchestration. http://www.apmmusic.com/featured-albums/r/reverbnation-music/dark-delicacies-2

Monday, October 18, 2010

Help SToB Grow! http://www.reverbnation.com/c/fr5/artist_38668?eid=A38668_5957722_

Shaolin Temple of BooM EPK

Want to support SToB? I am making my EPK which is usually private open to all of you to send to whatever magazines, radiostations, blogs, whatever! you want to see feature Shaolin Temple of BooM http://www.reverbnation.com/c./rpk/109545?access_code=537d9f303907884bd2df&auto_play=true SPREAD THE WORD Just send them the link, KEY PEOPLE to send 1. Music Directors or DJs of your favorite Radio Station 2. Music Editor of your favorite magazine or blog 3. Anyone in the industry you want to have know about Shaolin Temple of BooM

Friday, October 15, 2010

Shaolin Temple of BooM on iTunes PingQ


Shaolin Temple of BooM now has an iTunes artist ping account, join me there for exclusive sneak peeks at the mega new SToB album coming out 2011, via video clips behind the scenes that I will not post anywhere else!  Also I will be video blogging on my ping account (not found anywhere else) as well as exclusive pics and so forth so what are you waiting for ?  Join me on iTunes Ping here c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile


 


While you are there be sure to "Like" the album on itunes, leave a review and post a message for me in support! The "Duel" album can be found here itunes.apple.com/us/album/duel/id380065717


 


"Duel" has a number of songs that would be a perfect mix for any Helloween  party, "Evil" and the title track "Duel" definitely come to mind but also there is "Into Nothing" and "Passenger" not to mention "Mansions of Thought"


When your friends ask who is this? When they hear it, you can say "it's this very underground artist called "Shaolin Temple of BooM".  haha! ;p



More than 2900 of you on facebook clicked on the "Like" button for Duel, the easiest way to promote Shaolin Temple of BooM is to click that "Like" button to let your friends know, go here http://stob.bandcamp.com/album/duel and just click the "Like" button right under the artwork on the bandcamp page.









Speaking of music for Helloween, check this out this song about 2 lovers surviving an apocalyptic event








Or this track about alien UFO's coming into the picture when humanity loses all reason and destroys itself









 


Speaking of UFOs did you see the UFO's over New York? *cough cough or balloons*  Read about it here shaolintempleofboom.wordpress.com/2010/10/14/ufos-over-new-york/


shaolintempleofboom.wordpress.com/ is my official blog and I will post stories like this of interest as well as all my interviews, like the one I had just 2 days ago with WMUV 88.1 here shaolintempleofboom.wordpress.com/2010/10/14/shaolin-temple-of-boom-interview-with-wmuv-88-1/


be sure to subscribe to my wordpress blog as I will have many interesting stories as well as upcoming interviews posted there.


 


"The Equinox" is still free and is comprised of a different sound, I was experimenting a lot with classic rock sounds from 60s and 70s and mixing it with alternative and electronics, but there are plenty of dark tracks to get you in the Helloween mood such as "I would destroy" which was mixed by Chris Vrenna, grab it FREE! (No email or signup required) and "SHARE" it with your friends.









 


 


That's it for now, I am getting ready to do my first video preview of the new album coming out in 2011 only on my Ping account, if you don't follow me there then you will be missing out because these video previews/blogs are exclusive to followers of SToB on Ping ONLY


 


-David

Join SToB on iTunes Ping here! http://c.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZConnections.woa/wa/viewProfile?id=-12690

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Shaolin Temple of BooM interview with the Hitman of WMUV

Tune in tonight 5 Pacific/8 Eastern at this url http://www.muw.edu/wmuw/ for my interview with the Hitman of WMUV 88.5



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