Closure In Moscow (Official Thread)

[batmannj]

It's a shame these guys don't have a thread yet. First Temple just came out Tuesday and it is fantastic.

Any thoughts on this band?

[MickShamrock]

I like what I've heard. Will be checking out First Temple.

[Troggy]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/trogd0r/moscowuo.jpg

How did they get Aaron Gillespie??

[batmannj]

Haha, I think maybe they cloned him?

[Troggy]

Then I think it's safe to say: In before the trend.

[batmannj]

The trend?

[ThisIsNotDan]

I enjoy the album. I do get a Cedric Bixler-Zavala meets Anthony Green vibe from the vocals. pretty solid. they are a cut above this whole "angelic singing-meets-technical guitars" thing that seems to be all the rage these days

[Volo]

I listened to a couple songs on youtube, and couldn't really decide if I liked it or not. I'll probably check out the album in full at some point this week.

[batmannj]

I enjoy the album. I do get a Cedric Bixler-Zavala meets Anthony Green vibe from the vocals. pretty solid. they are a cut above this whole "angelic singing-meets-technical guitars" thing that seems to be all the rage these days

Totally agree with you there. I am really really enjoying this album after such a stellar EP

[Troggy]

The trend?

Nothing is trendier than Aaron Gillespie.

[batmannj]

Nothing is trendier than Aaron Gillespie.

oh ok lol.

[Troggy]

Also AP has a tendency to make bands like this get pretty hyped/popular, so we'll see. I listened to one of the songs and I think people in the Circa Survive/Dear Hunter/C&C/Fall of Troy etc cliques might get into this.

[mycuban]

all of the bands you mentioned are or were on Equal Vision at some point, maybe Jason is getting paid to say good things about all of their bands.

[mycuban]

whoops, nevermind, not Dear hunter.

[bcblink]

I like their stuff a lot. First Temple is soo good.

[raptorz44]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/trogd0r/moscowuo.jpg

How did they get Aaron Gillespie??
I think you mean the baby of Aaron Gillespie and Jonny Craig

[Troggy]

all of the bands you mentioned are or were on Equal Vision at some point, maybe Jason is getting paid to say good things about all of their bands.

That would explain their similarities. I just threw Dear Hunter in there, they don't sound as much like the EV bands, but it's a similar crowd I think. I didn't see Jason saying anything about this band, did he? I first heard of them yesterday.

I think you mean the baby of Aaron Gillespie and Jonny Craig

Who is Jonny Craig? I would like to know so that I may chuckle at your response.

[jtsnazzy]

Is the new one better than the ep?

[danielineffigy]

Yes, they're both great, but the album is awesomely better.

[more heart]

These guys are pretty talented. Is First Temple worth my money?

[batmannj]

Is the new one better than the ep?

These guys are pretty talented. Is First Temple worth my money?
Yes and yes.
That would explain their similarities. I just threw Dear Hunter in there, they don't sound as much like the EV bands, but it's a similar crowd I think. I didn't see Jason saying anything about this band, did he? I first heard of them yesterday.



Who is Jonny Craig? I would like to know so that I may chuckle at your response.
Steve Henderson really pumped these guys up and that is where I heard of them from.

Johnny Craig is the former vocalist of Dance Gavin Dance, now vocalist of Emarosa

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/67/Johnnycraig.jpg

[Troggy]

Johnny Craig is the former vocalist of Dance Gavin Dance, now vocalist of Emarosa

Ohhh, never heard those bands, but sounds about right for how to make a baby Gillespie clone.

[batmannj]

Ohhh, never heard those bands, but sounds about right for how to make a baby Gillespie clone.
Yeah I don't like either band that Johnny has been in. They are on Rise Records too.

[the1]

Liking them!!! Maybe this is a band I can catch on their first tour in the UK.

The lead singer sounds exactly like Ronnie from Protest The Hero

[mycuban]

I think you (^) mean RODY, he is the singer in protest the hero, they both have pretty high voices but the deliveries in their vocals are so totally different.

[Samc1803]

First Temple is an amaaazing debut. I cannot wait until these guys start touring regularly.

[John is a cult]

i listened to first temple last night,
it is soo good.
the musicianship is out of this world.
can't wait to see them this summer!

[guiguedz]

I was expecting something good after their EP, but the album surpassed my expectations. "A Night At The Spleen" is my favorite track.

[_><_]

First temple is good, but it's missing something. The EP is definitely better.

[dddaniel]

I really luv they're song wonkacyde!!! at 1st it almost sounds like BrokenCYDE!!!1!! MY FAVORITES!!!
Just kidding, Love what i've heard of these guys, but i can't find their cd anywhere. might have to break down and get it on itunes.

[I am Mick]

I'm seeing them on Thursday, I am beyond stoked. Anyone know if they're good live? And I know it's far fetched, but anyone know their setlist for the Madina Lake tour?

I'm interviewing them before the show, anyone have any questions they want asked?

[imnick]

they are rather amazing live, have seen them countless times here in Australia. I dont know what the setlist would be like now, last time i saw them it was pretty much the EP and then a couple of new songs which are now obviously songs from first temple but this was a while ago.

[I am Mick]

Just saw these dudes tonight. Interview was hilarious and they gave me really awesome answers. Just genuinely legit dudes. They were fucking awesome live, but the crowd was awful. There was no more then 30 people there, and I'm pretty sure I was the only one who was there.

[the1]

I think you (^) mean RODY, he is the singer in protest the hero, they both have pretty high voices but the deliveries in their vocals are so totally different.

My bad. It was late :(

Noy sure if First Temple is as good as Fortress though....PTH are pretty much amazing.

The EP and Full Length are both awesome. Hope they come to the UK soon.

[dancelukedance]

I just got the album today i'm halfway through my first listen, saw them supporting escape the fate i think

[n1asfan]

I listened to First Temple 2 days ago. Let's just say I'm in love.

[_thisisme*]

Can't seem to get into this band...There a bunch of talented musicians though

[imnick]

album is more addictive with every listen. Really like night at the spleen and ghost of twilight

[seanthethief]

http://www.somethingpunk.com/reviews.php?rID=333

here's a review I did, enjoy

[batmannj]

http://www.somethingpunk.com/reviews.php?rID=333

here's a review I did, enjoy
I dig it and I like the last paragraph the best lol

[seanthethief]

I'm not a professional by any means, I'm just super floored by this album and wanted to share my thoughts

thanks

[patsmyth]

i really like these guys. gonna see them in july.

[imnick]

a few acoustic songs by closure in moscow and an interview.
http://www.jamnow.com/MembersProfile.aspx?UserId=4625
pony cover is cool

[drewz5]

I'm not a professional by any means, I'm just super floored by this album and wanted to share my thoughts

thanks
sean you should somehow hook up with them on their summer tour and play in SLO with them and Emery and Maylene. pleaaaaaaase????

[JunBringer]

Recently got into these guys. The album is really good and I love the vocals. It's like Mars Volta without the wierd, which is cool.

[ricky denim]

Sean, i'm more floored by the 2 new songs you guys put up on ya myspace. Can't WAIT for Signs and Wonders!

[I am Mick]

I have an article on them up at www.beartrapcity.com

I'm seeing them again on Friday with Emery. Definitely stoked

[TachyonEvan]

Riyl?

[_><_]

Riyl?

More straight-forward version of The Mars Volta. Straight forward progressive rock.

[TachyonEvan]

More straight-forward version of The Mars Volta. Straight forward progressive rock.

Yes. Very yes.

[11:11]

So apparently they're playing at the mall about 10 minutes away in about 3 hours. I definitely need to go.

Edit: And apparently Emery is there too.

[dancelukedance]

Here's their new video for Sweet#hart

http://vimeo.com/6209682

[Greatest Lie]

Loved these guys right from the early demos through to First Temple.

IMO best Australian band at the moment.

[kevinjordan]

I feel like the album trails off after the first five songs.. I'm crazy about the first five though! I dig their edgier faster stuff :D

[dancelukedance]

First temple is all filler no filler

[phillycheese37]

I think you mean the baby of Aaron Gillespie and Jonny Craig

haha my thoughts exactly

[aradiantsunrise]

Love this band.

[kerropi]

Yeah!

[aradiantsunrise]

Oh yeah.

[CheckeredFloors]

Saw them last month, seeing them again in 2 months.

Glad they've finally come back to tour Australia

[MrOctober430]

I really liked First Temple.

[Protested Hero]

I forgot how much I love this band. I need new stuff.

[Sean Rizzo]

TPAP >>>>> First Temple hands down.

I'm buying that as soon as I get some cash.

[aradiantsunrise]

I prefer First Temple.

[Sean Rizzo]

I prefer First Temple.
Reasoning?

[aradiantsunrise]

Reasoning?

It's more diverse imo. Catchier too. Don't get me wrong, the EP is great too but I find myself listening to the full length more.

[Sean Rizzo]

It's more diverse imo. Catchier too. Don't get me wrong, the EP is great too but I find myself listening to the full length more.
I can see how it's more catchy since I'm listening to A Night At The Spleen. haha.

[aradiantsunrise]

I can see how it's more catchy since I'm listening to A Night At The Spleen. haha.

That song is even better live. The man can actually sing too.

[Sean Rizzo]

That song is even better live. The man can actually sing too.
Miracle. This is so rare it's ridiculous.

[aradiantsunrise]

Miracle. This is so rare it's ridiculous.

Haha, yeah.

[Deathco_019]

This band is great and talented. I really like First Temply and their EP. Really good stuff. Hope to see more stuff from them next year.

[TotalCollapse]

I saw them yesterday at warped. They sounded good, but the lead singer is kind of odd.

[Deathco_019]

I saw them yesterday at warped. They sounded good, but the lead singer is kind of odd.

I'm gonna have to second this. I thought they were all really cool people when I hung out with them at Warped on Sunday for about 10 minutes, but after their live show, I was a little creeped out...

[kerropi]

I really am excited to check these guys out at warped.

[weaz45]

I saw them yesterday at warped. They sounded good, but the lead singer is kind of odd.
he pulled his balls out on stage at the Houston warped.

[dancelukedance]

I saw them yesterday at warped. They sounded good, but the lead singer is kind of odd.

I'm gonna have to second this. I thought they were all really cool people when I hung out with them at Warped on Sunday for about 10 minutes, but after their live show, I was a little creeped out...

he pulled his balls out on stage at the Houston warped.

Haha! what a rager!

Easily one of the best Australian bands out there.

[TotalCollapse]

he pulled his balls out on stage at the Houston warped.
Yeah that's what he did at MD warped too.

[ThisIsNotDan]

I liked them, not love them, so it was a real surprise when I went to Warped and they put on such a great set. really tight, played the best songs from the CD, and yes the singer was a tad different, started jacking off the mic. rather funny

[aradiantsunrise]

Haha gotta love Chris.

[weaz45]

he's a character. but i like it.

[Deathco_019]

They definitely had good stage presence regardless of Chris's oddities with his oddities. Ther're definitely different from the rest of the bands out there today. Kudos to the guys. I'm glad I met and saw them.

[Deathco_019]

Anybody know or remember what this band played for their set at Warped?

[aradiantsunrise]

Anybody know or remember what this band played for their set at Warped?


A Night at the Spleen
Sweet#hart
Vanguard
Arecibo Message
Reindeer Age

[Deathco_019]

A Night at the Spleen
Sweet#hart
Vanguard
Arecibo Message
Reindeer Age

Sweet! Thanks dude! I hope these guys come back to the US again sometime soon. I'd love to see em again. Arecibo Message has to be my favorite song by them.

[aradiantsunrise]

Sweet! Thanks dude! I hope these guys come back to the US again sometime soon. I'd love to see em again. Arecibo Message has to be my favorite song by them.

Yeah I hope so too. Such a great live band.

[Deathco_019]

Yeah I hope so too. Such a great live band.

Band needs to get equally good members again. I don't wanna see digression >__>

[silent_platypus]

Anyone heard anything about these guys as of late? Seems they've gone a tad dormant.

[phaynes1]

New music soon?

[aradiantsunrise]

Hope so.

[Deathco_019]

I could use more Clourse In Moscow in my life. Perhaps I'll jam to First Temple for a bit.

[seanyboy22]

I'm resurrecting this thread. Closure in Moscow are the best fucking band, wow! They're like a laser focused Mars Volta. They just keep the important parts and lose all the fat. Is it just me, or am I the only one so effing impressed by CIM's guitarists (they're what I strive to be like). They're so creative. Love them! I need new music... now. :[

[Micah511]

man, i loved first temple when it came out. what happened to these guys? i would be stoked if they ever came out with anything else.

[Deathco_019]

A new album would be greatly appreciated. It's a shame their lead guitarist and drummer left the band though. The guitar work on First Temple is phenomonal.

[parker_mysterio]

It wasn't their lead guitarist who left, it was their bass player. Having just seen them recently the new rhythm section is brilliant with boarder variety of influences coming in. They played one new tune and it was very mars Volta (even more then usual). New album is going to be worth the wait

[Kyleeee]

Me and my friends worshiped First Temple when it first came out... and we still do haha. Can't wait for their next album still.

[Deathco_019]

It wasn't their lead guitarist who left, it was their bass player. Having just seen them recently the new rhythm section is brilliant with boarder variety of influences coming in. They played one new tune and it was very mars Volta (even more then usual). New album is going to be worth the wait

I stand corrected. Well glad to hear it was their bassist and not guitarist (still a loss though).

[Sean Rizzo]

I wish this band wasn't dead.

[Loveisa4lttrwrd]

I wish this band wasn't dead.

I'm bumping this because I want to know. They aren't broken up are they?

[Sean Rizzo]

I'm bumping this because I want to know. They aren't broken up are they?
If I remember correctly they're on hiatus.

[Kyleeee]

Ummm, nope. Pretty sure they're playing shows in Australia, also they're releasing a single from their new album soon.

Check it dudes. (http://ymlp.com/zohKfF)

[Loveisa4lttrwrd]

Best news ever.

[Deathco_019]

Stoked. I hope that means there will be a new album this year.

[parker_mysterio]

They are very much alive. Seen them here in Australia a few months back and they are playing live tonight with a mates band Siren Lines. The show was insane, heard a new song that is pushing it so close to being a mara Volta track. Honestly a solid band that is worth every penny in seeing and supporting. Apparently a new single has been mixed and mastered and we should hear it soon while they finish the album

[seanthethief]

Is it just me, or am I the only one so effing impressed by CIW's guitarists (they're what I strive to be like).

right there with you

[aradiantsunrise]

Can't wait to hear how they've progressed.