EPK Supermodel Taxidermy – At What Cost (2024) (Punishment 18 Records)
Publicist – Jon Asher – jon[@]ashermediarelations[.]com
“This album is going to exceed the expectations of our early listeners while also adding dynamics with new elements that we decided to enforce all over the record. Things such as Cheney’s crushing vocals. We do a lot of back-and-forth vocals on this record. This record was made to catch your ears with its intense guitar hooks, heavy drums, and catchy bass lines all while keeping your attention to the lyrical topics at hand. If we have sold this to your ears correctly the album will be nothing shy of D.R.I’s Full Speed Ahead vs Iron Reagan’s Crossover Ministry with a touch of Slayer. – Shawn Maynard – Supermodel Taxidermy
For fans of D.R.I, Suicidal Tendencies, Iron Reagan, Dayglo Abortions, Slayer
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“it’s fun and catchy, it’s crazy fast and just makes you want to throw yourself into walls.” – The Metal Crypt
“At What Cost is one richly impressive and increasingly addictive release. It looks like SUPERMODEL TAXIDERMY is coming for the world and the cost? Sheer pleasure!” – The Ringmaster Review
“blends skate punk with elements of thrash into a lethal concoction that slaps you in the face as it runs by. The atmosphere they create is explosive; a mix of punk rock energy with thrash level instrumentals. Their sound is reminiscent of Bad Brains or Minor Threat, but with a harsher bite. The amount of authentic punk energy Supermodel Taxidermy crammed into this record is almost unbelievable, and when combined with the instrumental elements of thrash, its tone is almost deadly. Energetic and emphatic, the band’s raw mix of chaotic energies serves them well on this record. There is no real lull in energy at any point within this record, proving that if Supermodel Taxidermy can do anything, it’s bring in the heat.” – Heavy Music Headquarters
“Punk rock and thrash when combined can elevate the energy to that youthful exuberance that is hard to resist. Supermodel Taxidermy lean into their love of those styles on At What Cost, creating an enthusiastic platter that channels its messages in short, solid songs that will get the hordes moving. Could be the best skater soundtrack to bust out those rad, death defying moves for 2024.” – DeadRhetoric
“Songs like “Exorcist for Beer”, “Blood Painted Dash”, and “Lipstick” run the hardcore punk/thrash metal gamut, from party anthems to horror tales, to the band’s metal-fueled love for scene chicks. SUPERMODEL TAXIDERMY’s “At What Cost?” drips Gen-X punk and metal sensibilities. If that’s your bag, go get it. You won’t be disappointed.” – Wormwood Chronicles
“An album that leaves its mark and will make you follow them into the future.” True Metal
#41 on Loudwire weekly wire: TOP 50 Best New Rock & Metal Songs for the single Blood Painted Dash (2022)
“‘A Whorer Story’ sounds like a crossover album, fans of the genre are bound to get on board with it and whilst there isn’t anything really new, it does set the stage for the remainder of their career.” – Metal Digest (2022)
“Supermodel Taxidermy takes skate punk, hardcore, and thrash to the next level with loud riffs, catchy lyrics, and infectious energy. They released the EP A Whorer Story in January, but they’ve returned with a new, standalone single. The latest track, “Blood Painted Dash,” is ready to make your ears pop!” – Canadian Beats (2022)
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Album: At What Cost
Release Date: May 31st 2024
Label: Punishment 18 Records
Distribution: Plastichead
Track Listing
1) Wake Up 1:56
2) Exorcist For Beer 3:21
3) Clinics 3:20
4) Lipstick 2:54
5) Blood Painted Dash 3:16
6) Gage 1:48
7)Kevlar 3:10
8)The Hanging Tree 3:17
9) Subliminal 3:12 (Suicidal Tendencies Cover)
10) Death Dealer 3:37
Total Length 29:55
Album Credits:
All songs performed by: Supermodel Taxidermy
All songs written by: Supermodel Taxidermy *Except Subliminal (Suicidal Tendencies cover)
Produced by: Rob Lawless
Mixed by: Terry Paholek
Mastered by: Terry Paholek
Album Artwork by: Andrei Bouzikov
MAPL Canadain Content and Socan Member
Album and Live Band Line Up:
Shawn Maynard – Guitar & lead vocals
Michael Cheney – Bass & vocals
Reilly Williams – Drums
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The artwork’s concept is about demons entering and exiting the passageway to hell; as they get closer to the entrance their horns grow predominantly. The demons leaving seem to make their horns disappear as they get closer to society. The very front of the painting has a war between two demonic entities who are pulling a human in opposite directions. This signifies what it takes to keep your composure intact and stay true to who you are in a ruthless society. This is why we titled it “At What Cost” -Shawn Maynard
About The Album (Musically – Lyrically)
The majority of this album looks at death lyrically. A lot of the writings question the cause and effect to vices and the wrong choices that can be made throughout our lives
Musically this album is fast and heavy as hell. We wanted to have it throwing left hooks repeated, there are not many moments on this record when it gives you that break. Have a listen and prove me wrong – Shawn
Track By Track (Musically – Lyrically)
1. Wake Up – is the intro to our album, It comes in chunky and then sets the tempo for the record a quarterway through the first song. Lyrically it’s about partying after a funeral when the cause was actually an overdose.2. Exorcist For Beer – This one is a party anthem! it’s also a story about finding an exorcist on the dark web who makes all our problems much worse than just booze alone. musically this one’s like getting into the ring with Mike Tyson, the intensity keeps coming.
3. Clinics – is a heavy track in a few ways, this song touches on Canada’s issues with opioids and the needle clinics involved around it. This is one of the harder tracks of the album.
4. Lipstick – here’s a fun song paying homage to the women of our scene. If rock and thrash was a genre, this song would be part of it!
5. Blood Painted Dash – was our first single released for this album. It’s a darker song about waking up dead in the morgue. This one has some slayer-ish style solos and fast action pieces flying everywhere.
6. GAGE – this one was basically taken right out of the pages of Steven King’s book Pet Sematary. The song is metal as f@&K
7. Kevlar – I wrote this one about a tribute tattoo I have for a fallen brother; we were left with some unsaid words and I think this song clears the air. Think Slayer vs D.R.I’s “Full Speed Ahead”
8. The Hanging Tree – was a song found in one of Reilly’s lyric books. Shawn revised it to suit his singing style but lyrically it’s content was crossed over from Reilly’s story of an actual hanging tree into Shawn’s vision of paganism and the cycle of death and regrowth. It’s 196 bpm of pure metal.
9. Subliminal – Is a song we covered by Suicidal Tendencies, ever hear of them?
10. Death Dealer -is a fast one about not letting life pass you by. Make it count without any regrets! the quick lyric trading between Shawn and Mike has taken Supermodel Taxidermy’s sound in an upward direction. not only does the track have dual vocals but the gangs are not to be disregarded either – FAST and HEAVY
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Fun Facts – Story Angles
1) Supermodel Taxidermy started as a concept album with Shawn the guitarist and two hired guns recording “A Whorer Story” in the studio. Initially, it wasn’t supposed to go any further until the overwhelming response the album was received. After that it’s current members were sought out and the band was formed.
2) Our first show was at a festival in our hometown. Until that point, none of us boys had played anywhere together. Our friends and family all came out for it and we definitely turned a few heads with our unique blend of punk and metal
3)The piano played on the record at the beginning of death dealer was an excerpt from Lucas King done by our bassist Mike. We tossed around the idea of who to bring in and do it, but nothing was panning out. That’s when Mike surprised the band by showing us he knew how to play – Shawn.
4) The three of us own puppies from the same litter. My female Frenchton had a litter In December and I couldn’t think of a better guy to raise the pups than the two boys backing me in the band. Now our dogs get to remain as tight as we are! Shawn.
5) The second song on the album, called Exorcist for Beer was written on a fishing trip by Reilly (drummer), with his father and little brother. It’s actually tongue and cheek about his little brother and we even got Reilly’s old man to record a skit on the record before the song starts. he’s basically screaming at us to shut up and quit with the music. Naturally, he did great because of the 27 years of practice he had at it with Reilly. Thanks again Kenny!
L-R – Reilly Williams – Drums, Shawn Maynard – Guitar, Lead Vox, Mike Cheney – Bass, Vox)
Photo Credit – Cole Williams
Supermodel Taxidermy, the dynamic force in thrash metal and hardcore punk, from Fort McMurray, Canada, is set to blow minds with their latest album “At What Cost”, which promises an exhilarating fusion of intense guitar hooks, heavy drums, catchy bass lines, and thought-provoking lyrics that will entice metal enthusiasts around the globe. They share their thoughts on the upcoming album:
“The record is intense. Our singing stops right about the time we want to have a look into the mosh pit on the floor, but even those parts have heavy riffs. We don’t leave much room for separating the two, they drive each other. The first record has elements of a hardcore punk album with metal scattered all over it. Our new record is a thrash metal album that kept a lot of its punk rock elements.”
Supermodel Taxidermy emerged from the aftermath of the critically acclaimed EP “A Whorer Story”, which started as a solo project but evolved into a full-fledged band due to overwhelming support. The upcoming album, “At What Cost”, delves into personal topics such as addiction, death, suicide, and prostitution, intertwining them with empowering messages.
Supermodel Taxidermy prides itself on collaborative songwriting, with each member contributing their strengths to create a powerful and cohesive sound. The band’s ethos revolves around pushing boundaries and tackling societal horrors through their music, all while injecting elements of fun and pop culture. They are recommended for fans of D.R.I., Suicidal Tendencies, and Iron Reagan.
“At What Cost” is due out on May 31, 2024, and available for pre-order / pre-save at the following links:
https://www.punishment18records.com/
https://hyperfollow.com/SupermodelTaxidermy
https://supermodeltaxidermy.bandcamp.com/album/at-what-cost
Supermodel Taxidermy is:
Shawn Maynard – Guitar & Vocals
Michael Cheney – Bass & Back Up Vocals
Reilly Williams – Drums
Shared Stage with: Authority Zero, Ripcordz, Forsaken Rite, Golers, Tymo, Choke, Citizen Rage, The Corps, The Judge The Juror, Kill Witch, Kilusan, The Devils Sons, Bogue Brigade, L.A.M.S, The Unwashed, Vargouille, Malicious Intent, Volt, Exitwound, Whorrify, Despite The Reverence, Grizzly Trail, La Chinga, Heir To Ash, Driveway Legends, Berserker, Julius Sumner Miller, Mediaslaves, Apollo Spitefire, Abandon All Hope
Festivals:
Rock The Rails June 2nd 2022, Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
Rock the Rails June 7th, 2024, Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
Alternative Waves June 15th 2024, Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Dr Frogs Cavalcade of Audio Elixirs August 1st 2024, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada
Party in the Park September 14th, 2024, Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
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