Volume
Joy Of Navigation
Originally formed in 1993 by ex-Fu Manchu singer Patrick Brink, the band has featured a revolving set of collaborators, with ex-Monster Magnet guitarist Ed Mundell playing leads on the 'Joy Of Navigation' mini-album. David Catching (QOTSA, Arctic Monkeys, Iggy Pop) co-produced the tracks with Brink, as well as playing synth on the recording. Mike Amster (Nebula, Mondo Generator, Spoon Benders) plays drums on the mini-album. The current live line-up includes Mingus on drums, bassist Jason Hernandez and lead guitarist Derek Christiansen. The band is Volume and it deals primarily in density: thick and weighty as the abundant sand surrounding their Twentynine Palms, CA hometown, but also comprised of a mass of fine grit that can sear the skin with a gust of wind, and quickly dissipate into the ether. Yes, that is to say, Volume are purveyors of heavy acid rock. Doomy psychedelia, but with more raw '70s punk brash than masquerading metal. Volume draw musical influences from bands such as The Stooges, MC5 and Black Flag to name a few, while also crafting their own distinctive heavy psychedelic identity. And, with 'Joy Of Navigation,' the band ventures into heavier, more psychedelic tones, while also keeping powerful hooks as the focus. Only 250 copies on heavy 180gr transparent vinyl in gatefold sleeve.