Series of short films Co-produced by Filmographer/VJ Greekfire
[Austin, TX | February 23, 2011]: Bradley Bills of the Austin based Tribal-Industrial Rock band CHANT has announced to fans that he is collaborating with underground filmmaker and VJ Greekfire, on a series of music videos to accompany songs from his most recent release “Strong Words For Strong People”. The videos take the approach of a short film format are currently in different states of post-production. The short films are to be released in May and July 2012.
“I knew early on I didn’t want a standard video or just shots of me performing. That was part of the attraction to work with VJ Greekfire: He refuses to be involved with anything he doesn’t believe in 110% and is open minded and adventurous enough to push the limits.” – Bradley/CHANT
VJ Greekfire is best known in the Austin and Dallas underground scenes for his uncompromising imagery of eroticism, fetish, and sexual surrealism, captured and manipulated with a distinct, signature affected treatment. Video performances at live events like Disturbathon, Untervelt, Masque of the Red Death and Synth By Southwest led to the CHANT/VJ Greekfire collaboration:
“I was looking for a rhythmic track to score a demo reel of my lo-rez industrial stuff… [Bradley gave me his track “Hope”] and our styles complimented each other well, both of us having a genuine passion for aesthetic mayhem. He wanted to produce additional videos in a conceptual, cinematic format, and I was interested in translating my style to HD. We both are committed to make something truly unique and intense, something that breaks the rules of typical music videos and bleed into the viewer’s nerves. – VJ Greekfire
Fans can view VJ Greekfire’s demo reel set to the CHANT track “Hope” on www.chantproject.com/media to get their imaginations going about what the collaboration will bring forth. Additional Greekfire works can be viewed at: www.greekfire47.tumblr.com
Kristopher Robin of Guild joins CHANT for Fall 2011/2012 Touring
[ Austin, TX | September 27, 2011 ] - Since inception in 2004, CHANT live shows have consisted of a one-man drumming and vocal assault going head to head against a super charged set of triggered electronic-industrial programmed beats. Delivered by creator Bradley Bills, these shows quickly gained a reputation of matching the energy and emotion of a full-fledged band, landing support and touring slots for KMFDM, Pigface, Combichrist, Angelspit, My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult, and Lords of Acid. As CHANT continues to tour while supporting the latest album “Strong Words for Strong People”, fans will witness the intensity double with the addition of longtime friend and colleague, Kristopher Robin, joining the live line up.
Kristopher, drummer of San Antonio’s renowned Electro-Rock band ‘Guild’, will hit the stage to perform live keyboards, as well as lend his drumming talents to the intricate percussion that CHANT songs are known for. Die hard enthusiasts of Bradley’s solo performances and the unique way the show is presented need not worry… CHANT is not going to become a standard band by any stretch of the imagination:
“I’ve put a lot of thought into expanding the live shows for many years, and this is the right time and the right drummer. Kris and I have been working hard rehearsing songs and mapping out new drum set ups – new custom drum racks and sounds - this will definitely add to what I’ve been doing and bring everything to a whole new level!” – Bradley/CHANT
CHANT’s debut show featuring the new lineup is happening October 28th, 2011, in Austin, TX at The Elysium for the 2nd Annual Halloween event: Bloodbath – presented by Artstrada Magazine. Shows in Texas and surrounding states will follow throughout the Fall with additional touring in 2012.
