Adam & The “Y” Incision

Posted on April 20, 2010 by hellboy

I just found out today from a couple of Fourtheye readers (thanks WormLord and gnjasmkr) that Adam is also involved with King Buzzo on producing some music for what I presume is a graphic novel called The “Y” Incision:

We have decided to make our first book bigger, badder, and with more Cal McDonald! The first book will feature both "The ‘Y" Incision" and "Nocturnal Invasions" Cal McDonald stories written by Steve Niles. Which pushes the book to 110 pages long and now the artist Kelley Jones is working on more art to pack into the book. Kelley just finished the final art for the cover which is pictured above.

The sound component which will be available with the limited edition version of the book is nearly finished. Music arrangements composed and produced by Adam Jones of Tool and performed byKing Buzz of The Melvins. The music will also feature our very own Steve Niles on bass which takes the sound deeper into Cal Mcdonald’s tormented psyche.

There’s no further information I have, so if anyone has anything to add then feel free to let me know.

Adam to compose for Bloody Pulp Books

Posted on July 16, 2009 by hellboy

According to a recent post by Blair on Toolband:

Here’s some info: “BLOODY PULP BOOKS: NOW WITH SOUND! THE ‘Y’ INCISION” to include musical effects? Bloody Pulp Books announces a Limited Edition Package to coincide with its First Publication Release of, CAL MCDONALD DETECTIVE TALES: THE ‘Y’ INCISION Featuring musical elements from band members of TOOL and The MELVINS!

ADAM JONES of Tool is on board to compose and produce while King Buzz of The Melvins and Fantomas performing musical elements to enhance readers experience. Limited Boxed Editions are set to include the exclusive CD along with signatures, limited print, and the Kelley Jones illustrated Cal McDonald short: The ‘Y’ Incision book. Original design artwork provided by Alex Lodermeier (1974design) and other swag essentials we can’t yet divulge… Want more info? Stay tuned as details unfold!”

www.bloodypulpbooks.com

Sounds interesting!

More Guitar Lessons with Buzz

Posted on June 11, 2009 by hellboy

King Buzzo from the Melvins has recorded another interview/guitar lesson with MetalKult. As usual it’s a great interview, especially if you dig Buzz’s sense of humour. He also dishes out advice on how to play Houdini tracks Honeybucket and Hooch.

Rumour has it on the Melvins BBS that The Melvins could be touring with Down in the US later this year.

Adam Jones Names Top 10 Guitarists

Posted on May 12, 2009 by hellboy

Guitar World has a new article on it’s website featuring a top 10 guitarist list by Adam Jones. He talks about the guitarists he finds most influential, with some obvious references (King Buzzo, Robert Fripp) to the not so obvious (Dr. Know and Ronald Jones). Check it out here!

Adam & Buzz at Grumpys

Posted on December 16, 2008 by hellboy

Mark got along to Grumpys bar the other night to be served drinks by Adam from Tool and Buzz from the Melvins. He had this to say about the event:

They were real nice, both Adam and Buzzo allowed fans to take pictures with them. Adam was selling some of his prints for around $400.00 a piece. They had to cut the bartending gig short due to the fact we had a terrible snowstorm that night and they had to get back over to the other Grumpys for a Melvins show that was really good but I was hoping that Adam would have jumped on stage, but he didn’t. Oh, and no juicy new TOOL news to divulge, I was too star struck to ask questions.

Sounds like fun Mark. He also sent me a few pictures for you guys to enjoy!

Mark & Adam

Adam serving

King Buzzo

Adam with beer!

AJ Artwork For Sale, Melvins Oz Gigs

Posted on December 14, 2008 by hellboy

According to a post from Blair on Toolband/Army, a limited amount of original Adam Jones artpieces will be sold at the appearances at Grumpy‘s Bar.

Adam's Painting up for sale at Grumpy's

While we’re talking about the Melvins, I heard on the Melvins Forum that any Melvins gigs in Australia next month will be “secret” shows and not part of an official tour. It also won’t include Big Business, so I’d guess maybe two shows, one in Sydney and one in Melbourne with Trevor Dunn on bass.

Adam and Buzz serving drinks at Grumpys

Posted on December 6, 2008 by hellboy

I stumbled across an article today on decider.com that suggests that Adam and Buzz from the Melvins will be serving drinks at Grumpys (a couple of bars owned by AmRep founder Tom Hazelmyer). They will be at the Roseville bar on Saturday the 13th of December, and then Sunday the 14th at the Minneapolis bar.

So all you Tool fans in the area, get along, have a beer and ask Adam how The Pot video and/or the new album is coming. Also tell Buzz to make sure The Melvins come to Adelaide!

Buzz interview, Signed wine for sale

Posted on September 25, 2008 by hellboy

A couple of little things today, Shinji from the French Tool website Salival has posted an interview he did with Buzz from the Melvins. Pictures from their recent show there can be found here.

Buzz!

Also, George emailed me a link to a Craigslist/Ebay auction for an autographed bottle of wine, singed by Maynard and Eric. According to the post Maynard rarely signs stuff. I guess he wasn’t aware of the dozen or so signing sessions Maynard is attending at the Whole Food Markets. Bidding starts at US$49.

Rare bottle of autographed wine

Lustmord [O T H E R]

Posted on July 15, 2008 by hellboy

According to a recent Toolband/Army post:

Sub-Chthonian revels … Transplutonian echoes… the din of the endomatrix? Available JULY 22, the latest album by LUSTMORD on Hydra Head Records. Featuring guest appearances by King Buzzo (Melvins), Aaron Turner (Isis) and some chap going by the name ADAM JONES…

Track-list:

1. Testament
2. Element
3. Godeater
4. Dark Awakening
5. Ash
6. Of Eons
7. Prime [Aversion]
8. Er Ub Us

ARTWORK BY ADAM JONES

For those interested there is a limited shirt and hoodie available until July 17th with pre-orders.

Guitar Hero 4 Confirmed

Posted on July 14, 2008 by hellboy

Ronnie sent me an email today pointing me to Alan Jones‘ website (Adam‘s brother). On the Bits page it mentions:

Doesn’t all good summer fun begin with some yard work? Doing some of that… but I did have some real fun in LA on my last trip. After getting all of my work done and closing a deal for Tool (GH4) I spent the last day of my trip in Catalina which is a gorgeous little island off the coast. The ferry ride is about an hour. I made some new friends with a Texas Ranger and his wife – Justin and Courtnie Chambers – and spent the day with Adam, Camella, Rynne, and Aaron Harris of the band Isis.

From that statement I’d now consider this a done deal, and probably one of the happenings Blair has mentioned in the last few months.

The rest of the article is well worth reading too. It confirms a couple of things Blair mentioned recently and talks about a golf day with Danny and King Buzzo.