) Farmikos, the Los Angeles based band consisting of former David Lee Roth and Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Joe Holmes and Singer/Songwriter Robbie Locke are excited to announce that they will be releasing their self-titled debut album Farmikos on January 15th, 2015. Farmikos will be available in Digital Download and Compact Disc formats through iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, CD Baby.
The self-titled debut album features ten original songs penned by Holmes and Locke with writing contributions on eight songs by Brent Hoffort. The album features Robert Trujillo on bass and Brooks Wackerman on drums alongside guest appearances by Skindred’s Benji Webbe & Candiria’s Ken Schalk.
The album was co-produced by Joe Holmes and Rich Mouser. Mouser handled the engineering, mixing and mastering of the album at The Mouse House Studios. The album was recorded directly to two-inch tape. Mouser has lent his talents to albums by Weezer, Dream Theater, Transatlantic, and many others. “In making the album we always tried to keep the sounds raw and organic, recording to analog tape and using natural room reverb for the drums. We rode the line between classic and modern” – Rich Mouser
Radio personality and host of VH-1 Classic’s That Metal Show, Eddie Trunk had this to say about Farmikos, “I always get asked about new bands I like, The music Farmikos is making is amazing! Can’t wait for a full CD.”
Farmikos are currently seeking bassist and drummer to round out the band.
Farmikos track listing:
1. Scapegoat
2. Am I One
3. Kings Of Dust
4. The Spoon And Sun
5. Fragile
6. The Sound Of My Gun
7. Ascension
8. I Was Them
9. Exit Stencils
10. Facing East
To listen to album teasers, please click here.
Farmikos on the web:
farmikos.com
twitter.com/farmikos
instagram.com/farmikos
youtube.com/farmikosofficial
One Response
I’m looking forward to this band’s album release very much. There’s “teaser” videos on YouTube and from what I’ve heard from those videos, this is going to be an incredible album. The music has a big Alice In Chains vibe, very dark sounding and intense. And you can hear a slight Chris Cornell influence in Robbie’s vocals. Joe is an amazing guitarist. TMS did a top 5 underrated guitarists a couple of seasons ago. Joe would have been on my list.