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{{Short description|American string metal band}}
{{More citations needed|date=November 2020}}
{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Judgement Day
| name = Judgement Day
| background = group_or_band
| background = group_or_band
| origin = [[Oakland, California|Oakland]], [[California]], [[United States|USA]]
| origin = [[Oakland, California|Oakland]], [[California]], United States
| genre = [[Heavy metal music|Metal]], [[Classical music|Classical]], [[Progressive rock]], [[East Bay punk]]
| genre = [[Symphonic metal|Cello metal]], [[Classical music|classical]], [[progressive rock]], [[East Bay punk]]
| years_active = [[2002 in music|2002]]–present
| years_active = [[2002 in music|2002]]–present
| label = [[Independent record label|Independent]]
| label = [[Independent record label|Independent]]
| website = [http://www.stringmetal.com/ Official site]
| website = [http://www.stringmetal.com/ Official site]
| current_members = Anton Patzner - Violin<br/>Lewis Patzner - Cello<br/>Jon Bush - Drums
| current_members = Anton Patzner - Violin<br/>Lewis Patzner - Cello<br/>Jon Bush - Drums
}}
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}}'''Judgement Day''' is a three piece "[[cello metal|string metal]]" band from [[Oakland]], [[California]].

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'''Judgement Day''' is an American three piece "[[Symphonic metal|string metal]]" band from [[Oakland]], [[California]].


==History==
==History==
===Beginnings (2002–2007)===
===Beginnings (2002–2007)===
Brothers [[Anton Patzner|Anton]] and Lewis Patzner started off playing metal violin and cello duets on the streets in [[Berkeley, California]] in 2002. They quickly released a seven-song acoustic EP and began playing rock shows as Judgement Day. The CD was self-recorded and about 500 copies were made and sold at shows and on the street. It is now out of print.
Brothers [[Anton Patzner|Anton]] and Lewis Patzner started off playing metal violin and cello duets on the streets in [[Berkeley, California]] in 2002. They quickly released a seven-song acoustic EP and began playing rock shows as Judgement Day. The CD was self-recorded and about 500 copies were made and sold at shows and on the street. It is now out of print.{{Citation needed|date=March 2023}}


Shortly after the release of that disc the brothers recruited their friend Jon Bush to play drums and began playing fully amplified shows in Santa Cruz and Oakland with bands like [[The Botticellis]], [[Minkus]], [[Desa (band)|Desa]] and [[The Matches]]. Many of these early shows, while well received, were plagued with sound problems, mostly because of the feedback that comes from amplifying and distorting acoustic instruments. Eventually the band refined their techniques, bought the right kind of gear and figured out how to make their sound work on stage.
Shortly after the release of that disc the brothers recruited their friend Jon Bush to play drums and began playing fully amplified shows in Santa Cruz and Oakland with bands like [[The Botticellis]], Minkus, [[Desa (band)|Desa]] and [[The Matches]]. Many of these early shows, while well received, were plagued with sound problems, mostly because of the feedback that comes from amplifying and distorting acoustic instruments. Eventually the band refined their techniques, bought the right kind of gear and figured out how to make their sound work on stage.{{Citation needed|date=March 2023}}


In November 2004 Judgement Day released their debut full length record, "[[Dark Opus]]". The record immediately gained praise in local and online press. Entirely self recorded and released, the half-hour album includes mostly tracks of heavy metal and hardcore with drums and distorted violin and cello but also includes some slower interlude tracks with string orchestras. One metal song features a full choir.
In November 2004, Judgement Day released their debut album, ''Dark Opus''. The record immediately gained praise in local and online press. Entirely self recorded and released, the half-hour album includes mostly tracks of heavy metal and hardcore with drums and distorted violin and cello but also includes some slower interlude tracks with string orchestras. One metal song features a full choir.{{Citation needed|date=March 2023}}


Unfortunately, soon after the release of "Dark Opus" Judgement Day was put on hold as Lewis Patzner began to concentrate heavily on receiving his cello performance degree from [[Peabody Institute|The Peabody Conservatory of Music]] in [[Baltimore]]. Adding to the hiatus, [[Anton Patzner]] was recruited to play violin for notable indie-rock band [[Bright Eyes (band)|Bright Eyes]] after Judgement Day was discovered playing an acoustic set outside of The [[Great American Music Hall]] in San Francisco by [[Cursive (band)|Cursive]].<ref>[http://www.eastbayexpress.com/2005-08-10/music/violin-apocalypse-now/ Violin Apocalypse Now] 2005-08-10</ref> For the next three years, Judgement Day released no new recordings and only played a few scattered shows. They did manage to play their first tour in May 2006, which included dates in [[Los Angeles]], [[San Diego]] and [[Santa Barbara, California|Santa Barbara]] in addition to [[Northern California]].
Unfortunately, soon after the release of "Dark Opus" Judgement Day was put on hold as Lewis Patzner began to concentrate heavily on receiving his cello performance degree from [[Peabody Institute|The Peabody Conservatory of Music]] in [[Baltimore]]. Adding to the hiatus, [[Anton Patzner]] was recruited to play violin for notable indie-rock band [[Bright Eyes (band)|Bright Eyes]] after Judgement Day was discovered playing an acoustic set outside of The [[Great American Music Hall]] in San Francisco by [[Cursive (band)|Cursive]].<ref>[http://www.eastbayexpress.com/2005-08-10/music/violin-apocalypse-now/ Violin Apocalypse Now] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070603183622/http://www.eastbayexpress.com/2005-08-10/music/violin-apocalypse-now/ |date=2007-06-03 }} 2005-08-10</ref> For the next three years, Judgement Day released no new recordings and only played a few scattered shows. They did manage to play their first tour in May 2006, which included dates in [[Los Angeles]], [[San Diego]] and [[Santa Barbara, California|Santa Barbara]] in addition to [[Northern California]].{{Citation needed|date=March 2023}}


Also in 2006 the band joined [[MySpace]] and started a [[YouTube]] channel, posting live footage of street performances, club shows and webcasts as well as music videos and a promotional video called "December 29th is Judgement Day" which became a minor hit with over 30,000 views.
Also in 2006, the band joined [[MySpace]] and started a [[YouTube]] channel, posting live footage of street performances, club shows and webcasts as well as music videos and a promotional video called "December 29th is Judgement Day" which became a minor hit with over 30,000 views.{{Citation needed|date=March 2023}}


===2008–present===
===2008–2009===
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Lewis Patzner graduated from Conservatory in spring of 2007 and the brothers both moved back to the bay area to begin work on another album.<ref>[https://archive.today/20120729161916/http://www.eastbayexpress.com/music/return_of_guitarless_metal/Content?oid=438086 Return of Guitarless Metal] 2007-06-06</ref> On May 9, 2008, Judgement Day released a 6-song EP title ''Opus 3: Acoustic''. In August 2008 they began touring nationally, supporting headlining acts such as [[Dredg]],<ref>"AP&R: Judgement Day". ''[[Alternative Press (music magazine)|Alternative Press]]'' No.&nbsp;262 (May 2010), p. 28.</ref> [[Mates of State]], and [[Margot and the Nuclear So and So's]]. Judgement Day first played at [[Pittsburgh]] [[punk rock|punk]] venue [[Mousetrap Manor]] on October 21, 2008. On July 21, 2009, Judgement Day released a 7" record entitled "Out of the Abyss: Live on Tape" on [[Third Culture Records]].


===2010–present===
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Lewis Patzner graduated from Conservatory in spring of 2007 and the brothers both moved back to the bay area to begin work on another album.<ref>[http://www.eastbayexpress.com/music/return_of_guitarless_metal/Content?oid=438086 Return of Guitarless Metal] 2007-06-06</ref> On May 9, 2008 Judgement Day released a 6-song EP title "[[Opus 3: Acoustic]]". In August 2008 they began touring nationally, supporting headlining acts such as [[Dredg]],<ref>"AP&R: Judgement Day". ''[[Alternative Press]]'' #262 (May 2010), p. 28.</ref> [[Mates of State]], and [[Margot and the Nuclear So and So's]]. Judgement Day first played at [[Pittsburgh]] [[punk rock|punk]] venue [[Mousetrap Manor]] on October 21, 2008. On July 21, 2009 Judgement Day released a 7" record entitled "Out of the Abyss: Live on Tape" on [[Third Culture Records]].
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Judgement Day has released their second album entitled ''Peacocks / Pink Monsters''. According to their blog they recorded drums at Nu-Tone Studios with engineer Riki Feldmann in [[Pittsburg, California]] and finished overdubs at Anton's home studio. ''Peacocks / Pink Monsters'' was released independently on April 13, 2010.


A collection of outtakes, rarities, covers and jams from the first 8 years of Judgement Day was released on May 19, 2010. The album was named ''B•SIDES'', a reference to the time of gramophone records when secondary songs were stored on the record's flipside.
===Future plans===
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Judgement Day is currently preparing to release their second full length record entitled "Peacocks / Pink Monsters". According to their blog they recorded drums at Nu-Tone Studios with engineer Riki Feldmann in [[Pittsburg, California]] and finished overdubs at Anton's home studio. "Peacocks / Pink Monsters" will be released independently on April 13, 2010.


==Members==
==Members==
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==Discography==
==Discography==
*2003 - Acoustic Ep (out of print)
*2003 - ''Acoustic EP'' (out of print)
*2004 - Dark Opus
*2004 - ''Dark Opus''
*2008 - Opus 3: Acoustic
*2008 - ''Opus 3: Acoustic''
*2009 - Out of the Abyss: Live on Tape (7" [[Single (music)|single]])
*2009 - "Out of the Abyss: Live on Tape" (7" [[Single (music)|single]])
*2010 - Peacocks/Pink Monsters
*2010 - ''Peacocks" / Pink Monsters''
*2011 - B•Sides
*2010 - ''B•Sides''
*2012 - ''Polar Shift''


===Compilations===
===Compilations===
*2005 - The NorCal Compilation (2005), song: "Noae Kaedae"<ref>[http://interpunk.com/item.cfm?Item=69561& CD info on interpunk.com]</ref>
*2005 -'' The NorCal Compilation'' (2005), song: "Noae Kaedae"<ref>[http://interpunk.com/item.cfm?Item=69561& CD info on interpunk.com] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110720165243/http://interpunk.com/item.cfm?Item=69561& |date=2011-07-20 }}</ref>


==Guest appearances==
==Guest appearances==
*2006 - [[Taking Back Sunday]] - [[Louder Now]], song: "My Blue Heaven"
*2006 - [[Taking Back Sunday]] - ''[[Louder Now]]'', song: "My Blue Heaven"
*2006 - [[The Matches]] - [[Decomposer (album)|Decomposer]], song: "Salty Eyes"
*2006 - [[The Matches]] - ''[[Decomposer (album)|Decomposer]]'', song: "Salty Eyes"
*2007 - [[The Color Fred]] - [[Bend To Break]], songs: "It Isn't Me"; "I'll Never Know"
*2007 - [[The Color Fred]] - ''[[Bend To Break]]'', songs: "It Isn't Me"; "I'll Never Know"
*2009 - [[Pete Yorn]] - [[Back and Fourth (Pete Yorn album)|Back and Fourth]]
*2009 - [[Pete Yorn]] - ''[[Back and Fourth (Pete Yorn album)|Back and Fourth]]''
*2009 - [[dredg]] - [[The Pariah, the Parrot, the Delusion]], song: "Long Days And Vague Clues"
*2009 - [[dredg]] - ''[[The Pariah, the Parrot, the Delusion]]'', song: "Long Days And Vague Clues"
*2010 - [[Slash (musician)|Slash]] - [[Slash (album)|Slash]]<ref>[http://www.stringmetal.com/judgementday/2009/08/09/recording-for-slash/ Recording for Slash] 2009-08-09</ref>
*2010 - [[Slash (musician)|Slash]] - ''[[Slash (album)|Slash]]''<ref>[http://www.stringmetal.com/judgementday/2009/08/09/recording-for-slash/ Recording for Slash] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220124003/http://www.stringmetal.com/judgementday/2009/08/09/recording-for-slash/ |date=2016-12-20 }} 2009-08-09</ref>
*2010 - [[Taking Back Sunday]] - [[Live from Orensanz CD/DVD]]
*2010 - [[Taking Back Sunday]] - ''[[Live from Orensanz CD/DVD]]''
*2011 - [[The Low Anthem]] - [[Smart Flesh]]
*2011 - [[The Low Anthem]] - ''[[Smart Flesh]]''
*2011 - [[Jack Conte]] - [[VS4]]
*2011 - [[Jack Conte]] - ''[[VS4]]''


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://stringmetal.com/ Band website]
*[http://stringmetal.com/ Band website]
*[http://www.darkopus.com/ Band fansite]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20100527063549/http://www.darkopus.com/ Band fansite]
*[http://www.darkopus.com/forums Official Forums]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20100613040516/http://www.darkopus.com/forums/ Official Forums]
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*[https://www.youtube.com/user/judgementdayband YouTube channel]
*{{myspace|stringmetal}}
*[http://www.youtube.com/user/judgementdayband YouTube channel]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0JixOTrVTE/ Promotional YouTube video]
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20061017003252/http://www.independent.com/artsandentertainment/2006/05/cello_of_the_gods.html Santa Barbara Independent article 5.25.06]
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0JixOTrVTE/ Promotional YouTube video]
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*[http://independent.com/artsandentertainment/2006/05/cello_of_the_gods.html Santa Barbara Independent article 5.25.06]
*[http://www.punknews.org/reviews.php?op=albumreview&id=4333 Dark Opus review at punknews.org]
*[http://www.punknews.org/reviews.php?op=albumreview&id=4333 Dark Opus review at punknews.org]

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Latest revision as of 17:31, 3 June 2024

Judgement Day
OriginOakland, California, United States
GenresCello metal, classical, progressive rock, East Bay punk
Years active2002–present
LabelsIndependent
MembersAnton Patzner - Violin
Lewis Patzner - Cello
Jon Bush - Drums
WebsiteOfficial site

Judgement Day is an American three piece "string metal" band from Oakland, California.

History

[edit]

Beginnings (2002–2007)

[edit]

Brothers Anton and Lewis Patzner started off playing metal violin and cello duets on the streets in Berkeley, California in 2002. They quickly released a seven-song acoustic EP and began playing rock shows as Judgement Day. The CD was self-recorded and about 500 copies were made and sold at shows and on the street. It is now out of print.[citation needed]

Shortly after the release of that disc the brothers recruited their friend Jon Bush to play drums and began playing fully amplified shows in Santa Cruz and Oakland with bands like The Botticellis, Minkus, Desa and The Matches. Many of these early shows, while well received, were plagued with sound problems, mostly because of the feedback that comes from amplifying and distorting acoustic instruments. Eventually the band refined their techniques, bought the right kind of gear and figured out how to make their sound work on stage.[citation needed]

In November 2004, Judgement Day released their debut album, Dark Opus. The record immediately gained praise in local and online press. Entirely self recorded and released, the half-hour album includes mostly tracks of heavy metal and hardcore with drums and distorted violin and cello but also includes some slower interlude tracks with string orchestras. One metal song features a full choir.[citation needed]

Unfortunately, soon after the release of "Dark Opus" Judgement Day was put on hold as Lewis Patzner began to concentrate heavily on receiving his cello performance degree from The Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore. Adding to the hiatus, Anton Patzner was recruited to play violin for notable indie-rock band Bright Eyes after Judgement Day was discovered playing an acoustic set outside of The Great American Music Hall in San Francisco by Cursive.[1] For the next three years, Judgement Day released no new recordings and only played a few scattered shows. They did manage to play their first tour in May 2006, which included dates in Los Angeles, San Diego and Santa Barbara in addition to Northern California.[citation needed]

Also in 2006, the band joined MySpace and started a YouTube channel, posting live footage of street performances, club shows and webcasts as well as music videos and a promotional video called "December 29th is Judgement Day" which became a minor hit with over 30,000 views.[citation needed]

2008–2009

[edit]

Lewis Patzner graduated from Conservatory in spring of 2007 and the brothers both moved back to the bay area to begin work on another album.[2] On May 9, 2008, Judgement Day released a 6-song EP title Opus 3: Acoustic. In August 2008 they began touring nationally, supporting headlining acts such as Dredg,[3] Mates of State, and Margot and the Nuclear So and So's. Judgement Day first played at Pittsburgh punk venue Mousetrap Manor on October 21, 2008. On July 21, 2009, Judgement Day released a 7" record entitled "Out of the Abyss: Live on Tape" on Third Culture Records.

2010–present

[edit]

Judgement Day has released their second album entitled Peacocks / Pink Monsters. According to their blog they recorded drums at Nu-Tone Studios with engineer Riki Feldmann in Pittsburg, California and finished overdubs at Anton's home studio. Peacocks / Pink Monsters was released independently on April 13, 2010.

A collection of outtakes, rarities, covers and jams from the first 8 years of Judgement Day was released on May 19, 2010. The album was named B•SIDES, a reference to the time of gramophone records when secondary songs were stored on the record's flipside.

Members

[edit]

Discography

[edit]
  • 2003 - Acoustic EP (out of print)
  • 2004 - Dark Opus
  • 2008 - Opus 3: Acoustic
  • 2009 - "Out of the Abyss: Live on Tape" (7" single)
  • 2010 - Peacocks" / Pink Monsters
  • 2010 - B•Sides
  • 2012 - Polar Shift

Compilations

[edit]
  • 2005 - The NorCal Compilation (2005), song: "Noae Kaedae"[4]

Guest appearances

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References

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  1. ^ Violin Apocalypse Now Archived 2007-06-03 at the Wayback Machine 2005-08-10
  2. ^ Return of Guitarless Metal 2007-06-06
  3. ^ "AP&R: Judgement Day". Alternative Press No. 262 (May 2010), p. 28.
  4. ^ CD info on interpunk.com Archived 2011-07-20 at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ Recording for Slash Archived 2016-12-20 at the Wayback Machine 2009-08-09
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