Frodus

Frodus

And We Washed Our Weapons In The Sea

Lovitt

***Originally released in 2001, And We Washed Our Weapons in the Sea was the final release by Northern Virginia-based “mech-core” trio, FRODUS. Recorded in the summer of 1999 with BRIAN MCTERNAN at Salad Days Studios, Weapons is a depiction of life in the late 20th century at the cusp of a major technological and lifestyle transition. It’s an album that documents the times, displaying within the music the undying human element that remains glowing amongst the constant hum of the world. Since the initial release, the album has continued to build a die-hard fan base, despite the group’s inactivity. Countless bands have named Frodus as influencers to their sound and the landscape of experimental hardcore music. In 2009 the band reformed to play select shows and even recorded a new 7" with Liam Wilson from Dillinger Escape Plan on bass. Now, after over 10 years out of print, Lovitt Records is reissuing Weapons on vinyl with expanded packaging, including original lyric sheets/journal entries and candid photos from that last year of Frodus.

Frodus

Soundlab 1

Lovitt

***After spending years playing around the world with acclaimed bands, the FRODUS CONGLOMERATE INTERNATIONAL(FCI) decided to dissolve their partnership in 1999. Ten years later, JASON HAMACHER and SHELBY CINCA decided to reunite in Hamacher’s Washington basement and attempt to play a set list from 1999. Hamacher photographed the reunion, and Cinca posted a photo online. Within hours, the band was offered a show at SXSW. The duo reached out to former FCI bassist, NATHAN BURKE, but when scheduling did not work, Hamacher contacted long time friend LIAM WILSON of THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, thus beginning a new FCI era. After devastating SXSW and playing a handful of shows on the East Coast, this FCI incarnation entered the Frodus Sound Laboratories and produced two aggressive, sophisticated,and complex songs, a combination of aggression and subtlety. Hamacher and Cinca have since decided to create a series of sonic experiments under the moniker FRODUS SOUND LABORATORY. Each experiment will have a revolving cast of musicians, friends, and associates with the core members as Hamacher and Cinca.