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THE HIVE IS ALIVE:
311 are busy writing and rehearsing daily at the band's studio, The Hive, in Los Angeles. The new songs are coming along great!! There are now at least 12 new songs, which the band will continue developing musically and lyrically over the next few weeks (as well as writing a couple of more songs for album consideration). The actual recording will take place in February & March - followed by mixing and mastering in April & May.
David Kahne, who has worked with Paul McCartney and Sublime, did some pre-production work with the band over the past several days. David first worked with 311 on the songs "First Straw" & "How Do You Feel" for the Greatest Hits album. The band enjoyed being back in the studio with David, exploring new song ideas. In addition, Saint (Ron St Germain), is back! Saint who has worked with 311 on Evolver, From Chaos and the Blue album, will produce, record and mix the new record. 311 are very excited to have Saint back behind the board dialing in the classic 311 sound!!
Based on the recording schedule, we hope to release the album in July 2005. It's all in the works, stay tuned!!
(For those that have not heard, as a result of the recording schedule, 311 has decided that they will not do a 3-11 Day show this year. It was a difficult decision - but they feel that they must focus on the writing & recording of the new album - as they plan for a summer album release & summer tour. Hopefully the new 3-11 Day DVD with 64 songs will keep you diehard fans satisfied until summer!). |