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| − | [[File:Chris at RocknCoke 03.09.2006.jpg|thumb|right| | + | [[File:Chris at RocknCoke 03.09.2006.jpg|thumb|right|365px|Chris Catalyst on stage with The Sisters of Mercy<br/>- [[Sun,_03-Sep-2006|Rock'n Coke Festival, Istanbul, 2006]] -]] |
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| + | Chris May, commonly known as '''''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Catalyst Chris Catalyst]''''' aka '''''Robochrist''''' was recruited as [[Main Page|The Sisters]]' second guitarist for the<br/> | ||
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| + | [[Twothousandfive|2005 Tour]] and has since been a steady member of the band. Besides his activities within The Sisters of Mercy. he started <br/> | ||
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| + | a first solo project in 2016 (more information [[Chris Catalyst#Solo_Project|down below]]).<br/> | ||
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| + | Before that, Chris Catalyst had been kicking about Leeds' music scene for several years. Given the incestuous nature <br/> | ||
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| + | of said scene, it can hardly be surprising that someone who had worked at [[Tue, 03-Jun-1997|Joseph's Well]], the notorious scene of the <br/> | ||
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| + | 1997 [[Near Meth Experience]] gig, has joined [[The Sisters of Mercy]]. <br/> | ||
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| + | Chris had also worked with then Sisters-guitarist [[Adam Pearson]] at Adam's studio in Headingley, Leeds, before. <br/> | ||
| − | + | Together they played a one-off gig by [http://www.myheartland.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=8472 The Elvis Presleys From Hell] in 2005.<br/> | |
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| + | A video of this has recently surfaced [http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=fCDZvm2uaSw on YouTube].<br/> | ||
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| − | + | {{#ev:vimeo|184529502|435|left|Chris Catalyst - ''Sticks and Stones''}} | |
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| − | + | == Solo Project == | |
| + | Most recently in 2016, Christ Catalyst started working on a [http://www.chriscatalyst.com/2016/10/13/hello/ solo project]<br/> | ||
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| + | between [[Gigography#2016|touring with The Sisters of Mercy]] and - currently - [https://twitter.com/UglyKidJoeBand/status/781206331634098176 Ugly Kid Joe]...<br/> | ||
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| + | The upcoming album from his solo project is titled '''''Live Is Often Brilliant''''' <br/> | ||
| − | + | and should be ready for release relatively soon. <br/> | |
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| + | A first song, '''''Sticks and Stones''''', including an according video produced by [http://www.thunderandlightning.co.uk/ ''Thunder And Lightning''] <br/> | ||
| − | + | was made public on October 13th, 2016.<br/> | |
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| + | With this release, Chris also introduced his new website<br/> | ||
| − | + | http://www.chriscatalyst.com/ and [http://www.chriscatalyst.com/category/blog/ his new blog] starting with September 2016.<br/> | |
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| + | Check it out and keep yourself informed on developments ... ;-))) ...<br/> | ||
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| − | <span><font size="4">Eureka Machines | + | [[File:Eureka Machines 2016.JPG|thumb|right|500px|''Eureka Machines'' in 2016]] |
| + | <span><font size="4">Eureka Machines</font></span> | ||
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| − | [[ | + | Apart from playing guitars with [[The Sisters of Mercy|The Sisters of Mercy]], Chris Catalyst is also a founding member of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eureka_Machines '''''Eureka Machines''''']. Various promo videos about the band do exist, for example this one titled [http://www.ashtv.co.uk/ashtv/index.php?id=33 Chris Catalyst Cribs]. More such videos from the band can be viewed [[Chris Catalyst#Eureka_Machines_Videos|at the bottom of this page]]<br/> |
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| − | + | The ''Eureka Machines'' are, however, by far not the end of Chris' musical activities, the entirety of which is perfectly listed [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Catalyst at Wikipedia...]. We recommend you also check his [https://www.discogs.com/de/artist/152220-Chris-Catalyst discography@discogs]. <br/> | |
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| − | + | In October 2012, the ''Eureka Machines'' launched their first [http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/eurekamachines Pledge Music campaign] featuring their third album ''Remain In Hope'', which reached the target amount within 2.5 hours. ''Remain In Hope'' was released on February 21st, 2013 and is available for a listen at [https://eurekamachines.bandcamp.com/ ''eurekamachines@bandcamp.com]<br/> | |
| − | + | In 2014 the ''Eureka Machines'' started a further Pledge Music Campaign for their fourth album, [http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/em4 tentatively entitled ‘BRAIN WAVES’], that also included a double DVD featuring 6+ hours of live and promo footage from the former six years. All of the band's albums are available from their [http://www.eurekamachines.com/new/shop-2/shop-cds/ online merchandise store], where you can find [http://www.eurekamachines.com/new/shop-2/shop/ shirts and stuff] as well.<br/> | |
| − | + | '''BRAIN WAVES''' was released on March 26th, 2015 and, most remarkably, entered the [http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/chart/rockalbums BBC UK Rock Album Charts at No.3]. Everything you need to know about the album, the recording process, the artwork, etc. PLUS various sample tracks can be found [http://www.eurekamachines.com/brainwaves/index.htm @EUREKA MACHINE'S BRAIN WAVES MINI SITE]. An offical [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAskohb8WSA ''Brain Waves'' Video] was also produced, see down below...<br/> | |
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| − | + | To celebrate the end of their Pledge campaign of 2014, and to look into the future, the Eureka Machines did a "''frankly embarrassingly huge interview with the nice people at Team Rock'', in particular with Matt Stocks, see [http://www.teamrock.com/features/2015-07-14/do-or-diy-the-story-of-eureka-machines ''Do or DIY - The Story of Eureka Machines...]<br/> | |
| − | or | + | Due to the fact that the Pledge Campaign has long finished, the album is now '''available [http://www.amazon.co.uk/Brain-Waves-Eureka-Machines/dp/B00W7B6YEQ/ref=sr_1_1_twi_2_mus?ie=UTF8&qid=1431277342&sr=8-1&keywords=eureka+machines here] or [https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/brain-waves/id986275895 here].'''<br/> |
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| + | The ''Eureka Machines'' are touring regularly. There are no gigs scheduled for the moment, though. For detailled and up-to-date information on touring, please see the [http://www.eurekamachines.com/new/gigs/ Eureka Machines' Official Gigs Site] or their [https://www.facebook.com/eurekamachines page on facebook].<br/> | ||
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'''Chris Catalyst''' and the [https://twitter.com/EurekaMachines Eureka Machines] can also be found on [https://twitter.com/ChrisCatalyst Twitter @Chris Catalyst].<br/> | '''Chris Catalyst''' and the [https://twitter.com/EurekaMachines Eureka Machines] can also be found on [https://twitter.com/ChrisCatalyst Twitter @Chris Catalyst].<br/> | ||
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Revision as of 12:24, 15 October 2016
Chris May, commonly known as Chris Catalyst aka Robochrist was recruited as The Sisters' second guitarist for the
2005 Tour and has since been a steady member of the band. Besides his activities within The Sisters of Mercy. he started
a first solo project in 2016 (more information down below).
Before that, Chris Catalyst had been kicking about Leeds' music scene for several years. Given the incestuous nature
of said scene, it can hardly be surprising that someone who had worked at Joseph's Well, the notorious scene of the
1997 Near Meth Experience gig, has joined The Sisters of Mercy.
Chris had also worked with then Sisters-guitarist Adam Pearson at Adam's studio in Headingley, Leeds, before.
Together they played a one-off gig by The Elvis Presleys From Hell in 2005.
A video of this has recently surfaced on YouTube.
Solo Project
Most recently in 2016, Christ Catalyst started working on a solo project
between touring with The Sisters of Mercy and - currently - Ugly Kid Joe...
The upcoming album from his solo project is titled Live Is Often Brilliant
and should be ready for release relatively soon.
A first song, Sticks and Stones, including an according video produced by Thunder And Lightning
was made public on October 13th, 2016.
With this release, Chris also introduced his new website
http://www.chriscatalyst.com/ and his new blog starting with September 2016.
Check it out and keep yourself informed on developments ... ;-))) ...
Eureka Machines
Apart from playing guitars with The Sisters of Mercy, Chris Catalyst is also a founding member of the Eureka Machines. Various promo videos about the band do exist, for example this one titled Chris Catalyst Cribs. More such videos from the band can be viewed at the bottom of this page
The Eureka Machines are, however, by far not the end of Chris' musical activities, the entirety of which is perfectly listed at Wikipedia.... We recommend you also check his discography@discogs.
In October 2012, the Eureka Machines launched their first Pledge Music campaign featuring their third album Remain In Hope, which reached the target amount within 2.5 hours. Remain In Hope was released on February 21st, 2013 and is available for a listen at eurekamachines@bandcamp.com
In 2014 the Eureka Machines started a further Pledge Music Campaign for their fourth album, tentatively entitled ‘BRAIN WAVES’, that also included a double DVD featuring 6+ hours of live and promo footage from the former six years. All of the band's albums are available from their online merchandise store, where you can find shirts and stuff as well.
BRAIN WAVES was released on March 26th, 2015 and, most remarkably, entered the BBC UK Rock Album Charts at No.3. Everything you need to know about the album, the recording process, the artwork, etc. PLUS various sample tracks can be found @EUREKA MACHINE'S BRAIN WAVES MINI SITE. An offical Brain Waves Video was also produced, see down below...
To celebrate the end of their Pledge campaign of 2014, and to look into the future, the Eureka Machines did a "frankly embarrassingly huge interview with the nice people at Team Rock, in particular with Matt Stocks, see Do or DIY - The Story of Eureka Machines...
Due to the fact that the Pledge Campaign has long finished, the album is now available here or here.
The Eureka Machines are touring regularly. There are no gigs scheduled for the moment, though. For detailled and up-to-date information on touring, please see the Eureka Machines' Official Gigs Site or their page on facebook.
Chris Catalyst and the Eureka Machines can also be found on Twitter @Chris Catalyst.
Eureka Machines Videos
Further External Links
Some interviews with Chris Catalyst:
- June 3rd, 2014 from Cack Blabbath about the Eureka Machines gig at Sonisphere and future plans here...
- March 7th, 2014 with The Midlands Rocks ...
- March 2nd, 2014 conducted by Johnny H for Uber Rock Online Magazine ...
- May 3rd, 2015 with Chris by ÜBERROCK's Ben Hughes...
