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Check out the interview with Mike "Pooch" Pucciarelli on the Florida Sound Archive channel on YouTube. Join Pooch as he shares his story, from growing up in Lake Worth and West Palm Beach, to his early musical influences. He recounts his years with Raped Ape and the South Florida music scene. Pooch also talks about the recording of Terminal Reality at Tampa's Morrisound Studios with producer Scott Burns, his artwork, and Altered State Tattoo. * Follow the Florida Sound Archive in Instagram May 20, 2024
We hope you'll buy one of the new limited-edition Terminal Reality CDs from Divebomb Records or directly from the band (see info below). There are just 500 available, and it comes with a 16-page booklet loaded with photos, artwork and flyers, plus some great liner notes from producer Scott Burns. The CD includes both the "Old Dogs" and "New Tricks" mixes. (The original CD from 1993 is now selling for $54-$64 on Amazon.)
ORDER NOW FROM DIVEBOMB RECORDS But If you also want to stream and download the album from all the popular services, we've got you covered. Here are the current links, including our 2013 compilation album, Land of Broken Promises. BANDCAMP: Old Dogs and New Tricks mixes | Land of Broken Promises SPOTIFY: Old Dogs Mix | New Tricks Mix | Artist page | Land of Broken Promises APPLE MUSIC & ITUNES: Old Dogs Mix | New Tricks Mix | Artist page | Land of Broken Promises AMAZON MUSIC: Old Dogs Mix | New Tricks Mix | Artist page | Land of Broken Promises YOUTUBE MUSIC: Old Dogs Mix | New Tricks Mix | Artist page | Land of Broken Promises YOUTUBE VIDEO: Old Dogs Mix | New Tricks Mix | Artist page | Land of Broken Promises PANDORA: Old Dogs Mix | New Tricks Mix | Artist page | Land of Broken Promises IHEART RADIO: Old Dogs Mix | New Tricks Mix | Artist page
Buy the CD from the band: You can order special hand-numbered copies (using Venmo) and we'll mail them out. Just send us a message on our Facebook page or by e-mail to set it up. In South Florida, you can grab a copy (and say hey to Pooch) at Altered State Tattoo in Boynton Beach (Tuesdays through Saturdays, 1 to 7 p.m.). NEW: The CD will be available in June 2024 in the United Kingdom via Juno Records. Click here to order. May 4, 2024
Guitarist/vocalist/tattoo artist Mike "Pooch" Pucciarelli talks about the history of Raped Ape, the 30th anniversary re-issue of Terminal Reality, working with Scott Burns, his tattoo shop Altered State Tattoo, and much more. Stream below or on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and most places you listen to podcasts. * Follow the Tampa Morge on Facebook April 5, 2024
Now's the time to order our Terminal Reality 30th Anniversary Reissue, if you haven't already. There are just 500 CDs available from Divebomb Records or you can order special hand-numbered copies direct from the band (using Venmo). Just send us a message on our Facebook page or by e-mail and we'll give you the info. If you're in South Florida, you can also pick them up at Altered State Tattoo, Pooch's shop in Boynton Beach.
This reissue of our 1993 EP, recorded with producer Scott Burns at Morrisound in Tampa, includes two full remixes featuring bonus material, plus a previously unreleased song (Seen Not Heard). Divebomb also did a great job with the packaging, so don't miss out on this limted-edition release. ORDER NOW FROM DIVEBOMB RECORDS April 2, 2024
At last, the time is at hand ... Pooch now has CDs for sale at his shop, Altered State Tattoo! Get 'em while they're hot, supply is limited on these copies with the unique "RA" number sequence, indicating they come directly from the band. It's sort of a "limited edition within the limited edition" or something like that.
They're priced to move at $20. While you're there, check out the other cool merch (or schedule a tat!) at Altered State: 10114 S. Military Trail #116, Boynton Beach. Hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays, 1 to 7 p.m. For info: AlteredStateTattoo.com or 561-806-5853. Pre-orders from Divebomb Records will ship on or before April 5, as announced. Grab your copy now. We hope you enjoy Terminal Reality in its new state. It sounds better than ever! March 26, 2024
If you haven't ordered the Terminal Reality 30th Anniversary Reissue yet, maybe this will get your juices flowing. Here is Land of Broken Promises from the Old Dogs mix ... Here is Voice of Reason from Jamie King's New Tricks mix ... Have a listen to both mixes and you'll notice subtle differences, primarily in the drum and guitar sounds, and how the vocals sit in the mix. March 22, 2024
The new Terminal Reality album cover artwork, suitable for framing, is now available exclusively from Pooch. Printed on 12x12, museum-quality matte paper.  The cost is $30, shipping included. This is an open, unsigned edition. Order now from the Altered State Tattoo storeMarch 15, 2024
The big day has finally arrived!!!! You can now pre-order the Terminal Reality 30th Anniversary Reissue from Divebomb Records at this link, and they will ship on April 5: PRE-ORDER FROM DIVEBOMB RECORDS
Pooch will also have CDs available at Altered State Tattoo while supplies last. We will announce when these are in stock. Thanks again for the patience. This project turned into quite an undertaking but has been totally worth it. Terminal Reality now sounds BETTER THAN EVER!!!! We've really enjoyed revisiting these songs and we hope you do too!!!! March 11, 2024
Hi-Yo folks, we finally have the official release date for the Terminal Reality 30th Anniversary Reissue!! Pre-order via Divebomb Records starts this Friday (March 15) with CDs and downloads available on April 5!! We'll post more info as it becomes available. There will also be a small stock available to buy in-person from Pooch at Altered State Tattoo, which we'll announce when they arrive there. For various reasons, there will NOT be a reunion show in conjunction with this release. We really appreciate the interest in the band playing live again, but that bridge has sailed, haha.
As mentioned before, we have unearthed some kickass bonus material: First, the instrumental track Return to Nothing has always featured a dynamite guest lead by our buddy Dennis Munoz of Solstice. But when editing the tracks for digital remix, JC discovered an additional solo from Dennis, which was left off the original mix. We've included it on this go-round and we think y'all will love it! Second, and even more exciting, is Seen Not Heard, a never-released classic RA tune!! It was recorded at Morrisound along with the other songs, but when the clock got tight we had to set it aside, fully tracked but unmixed. Now, 30 years later, it adds another cool dimension to the EP. Funny thing is, it's one of the very few songs the band ever wrote about "youth vs. authority," and now it finally comes out when we're all in our 50s. ... Hilarious!!! We're all very grateful for the continuing support and patience as we've hammered out this celebration of the Ape at its absolute peak. We promise it's worth the wait!! Here's the official Divebomb Records announcement, including the track list. Check back here and the Divebomb site for further updates. Feb. 29, 2024
Here we have it folks, come wet your whistle with a little taste of the new Reissue mix! This is the first promo banner from Divebomb Records to officially announce the upcoming release, and it's actually a sample of BOTH mixes: Land of Broken Promises is from JC's "Old Dogs" mix. Inspired by Scott Burns' epic Morrisound mix, it's beefed up and more defined but doesn't stray too far from the sound you all know and love. Voice of Reason is from Jamie King's "New Tricks" mix, bringing a face-ripping modern edge to the classic EP that has been our flagship for over 30 years. The two mixes aren't night and day from one another, but they do have cool, subtle differences. We've enjoyed working up both of them and we hope you enjoy them as well! Feb. 12, 2024
Scott Burns was absolutely instrumental in the way Terminal Reality turned out. In fact, we learned many recording and mixing lessons from him that became permanent fixtures in the RA sound. Scott retired from Morrisound in 1997, but the legendary Tom Morris was happy to help us contact him. He was glad to hear from us and kindly contributed liner notes for the Anniversary Reissue! Here's just a small sample of what he had to say: Raped Ape's Terminal Reality was one of the best demos I ever recorded. The guys were all great musicians who came in well-rehearsed and ready to record. One great thing they were able to do in the studio was play the songs live and TIGHT. The whole thing was pretty much live except the vocals and the solos. It is awesome to hear the remixes and to think it has been 30 years. JC's new mix really jumps out and sounds even better than the original. The arrangements stand the test of time. As the intro to 'Who's in Control' says, watch you might get hooked." - Scott Burns, 2023 This is only about 20% of Scott's full statement, which is loaded with detailed historical and technical insights. Pick up the Reissue to get the rest, and lots of other goodies too! Speaking of historical and technical insights, make sure to check out Scott's new book, The Scott Burns Sessions: A Life In Death Metal, 1987-1997, by David Gehlke. It's a deep dive into Scott's decade at Morrisound and his pivotal role in the rise of death metal and other connected bands and genres. He was even gracious enough to give us our own little chapter featuring a great interview with JP! We should hopefully have CDs in hand sometime in March! NEW: See photos of Raped Ape recording Terminal Reality in 1992 Jan. 26, 2024
Once the tracks were transferred from the original 2-inch analog reels over to digital files, the remix process began with Jamie King Audio once again. Jamie is the go-to mix guy for most of Matt Rudzinski's Divebomb Records releases and handled the excellent remastering of 2013's Land of Broken Promises compilation, so we all knew he was the man for the job. Jamie engineered and mixed from his studio while JC worked on editing and additional mixing from his Little Big Bros. Studio, with input from Pooch. It became apparent early on that we were going to have two different visions for the mix. Jamie specializes in remixing older recordings the way most metal sounds today, while we were going for something a bit closer to the OG sound of Terminal and the band.
Rather than try to compromise on a middle ground, Matt thought it would be more fun to take both ideas out to their fullest potential, and that's how we ended up with two crushing new mixes: "Old Dogs" is JC's vision for the mix, and it really captures the classic RA sound. It's sonically reminiscent of Scott Burns' epic Morrisound mix, but bigger, badder and more defined thanks to modern digital mixing advancements and 30 years of hindsight. "New Tricks" is pure, uncut Jamie King fury! A tight, punchy, face-ripping modern take on Raped Ape's finest hour. If you've ever wondered what Terminal Reality might sound like if it were recorded in this day and age, this mix may very well answer your question.
Stay tuned for the next post, when we'll hear from the man who recorded and co-produced Terminal Reality: The Metal Maestro himself, Mr. Scott Burns!
Jan. 19, 2024
The initial idea for this reissue was to celebrate Terminal Reality's 30th anniversary and give the mastering a fresh coat of paint. But when we told Matt Rudzinski at Divebomb Records (who released Land of Broken Promises in 2013) that we still have the reels and that they're in good shape, he suggested we do a full remix. We've always wanted to revisit Terminal, so we were immediately onboard. We sent the reels to Thin Brown Line Studios, where Matt's buddy David Ollard specializes in rescuing and digitally transferring old reels. He baked them for two days in a special incubator to re-stabilize the tape, transferred the tracks to digital files, and we were off to the races. Stay tuned for the thrilling conclusion to this "tale of the tape," as well as the answer to the big question: "Two mixes? What's up with that?" We'll also be sharing more details on the other cool stuff that's included in this fun reissue! Jan. 2, 2024
Coming in 2024 from Divebomb Records: Terminal Reality 30th anniversary remix with an unreleased song from the 1992 Morrisound sessions!Happy New Year! As we kick off 2024, we've also wrapped up preparations with Matt Rudzinski and Divebomb Records for the Terminal Reality 30th Anniversary Reissue. The mixes are mastered, the artwork is done, the layout is finalized. ... It's all over but the shouting!
No exact release date yet, but it should be in the next few months, and we'll most likely have pre-order info by late February. Keep in mind this will be a limited, hand-numbered run of 500, so make sure you're the first kid on the block or you might miss the gravy boat! Now that all is set, we can share this info on what's included. More juicy details will follow in the coming weeks. - Retrospective liner notes from the band and from legendary producer Scott Burns! This includes his thoughts on recording the Ape as well as historical and technical insights into the Terminal sessions. - Two complete remixes of the classic EP from the original 2-inch analog source tapes. Drummer JC Dwyer and producer Jamie King collaborated closely on these two different takes on the mix, titled "Old Dogs" and "New Tricks." - Bonus material! A complete, unreleased song that was recorded during the Terminal sessions, an extra guitar solo on one song, and some extra little guitar nuggets on a couple others. - A brand new, modern version of the cover art, courtesy of Pooch, of course! - Classic live and studio photos exclusively from the Terminal era, including a handful of never-released gems discovered while working up this reissue. We've really had a blast remixing these tunes and compiling this celebration of Raped Ape's finest hour. Terminal Reality sounds better than ever, and we're all very excited to share it with you one more time! Stay tuned for further details as they develop. ... Check the band's Facebook page for the latest news.
CD release party features first Raped Ape performance in 16 years
Mighty South Florida metal band Raped Ape roared back to life for the first time in more than 16 years on March 10, 2013, with a ferocious reunion show celebrating the release of a career-spanning 29-song CD collection that was released worldwide on March 12. The reunited Raped Ape performed a short set of some of its classic songs at the end of an action-packed concert that drew more than 200 people to Propaganda in Lake Worth and also featured the band members' current groups: Ferocious Stones, JP Soars & The Red Hots and The Mobile Homies. The band's core members - Mike "Pooch" Pucciarelli (guitar, vocals), JC Dwyer (drums) and John Paul Soars (guitar, vocals) were joined on bass by Ferocious Stones guitarist Rick Bentley, a longtime friend and fan of Raped Ape. Land of Broken Promises CDs were made available early to the local fans and sold briskly, along with custom "2013 reunion" T-shirts. The club was still mobbed well after midnight when the reunited Raped Ape shook the rafters, opening with their �ber-heavy intro that led into the 25-year-old classic, The Krusher. Despite only four practices after not playing the songs for nearly 17 years, the group's inherent tightness and energy returned immediately. And it was obvious from the uncharacteristic smiles that they were having a good time. More on RapedApe.net: Photos, video, full recap of the show
CD release party will feature first Raped Ape performance in 16 years
This will be one for the history books, featuring Pooch, JP and JC's current bands: Ferocious Stones, JP Soars & The Red Hots and The Mobile Homies. Plus, while not billed as a full-on reunion, the night will end with a short set of classics from South Florida's Heaviest, RAPED APE! It will be held on March 10, 2013, at Propaganda in Lake Worth. Land of Broken Promises CDs will be available at this show for just $15 (cash only), two days before they go on sale worldwide. The CD will be played on the sound system throughout the night. Doors open at 8. Tickets are $7 for ages 21 and older, $10 for under 21. During its run from 1988 to 1996, Raped Ape tore up stages from Atlanta to Miami, becoming one of the most respected bands in the Florida metal scene. The band shared the stage with some of the biggest names in underground metal, including Sepultura, Biohazard, Carcass, Coroner, Death, Entombed, M.O.D., Morbid Angel, Machine Head and many more. Their live shows were legendary, the band's intense on-stage energy matched by their fans in the mosh pit This show will mark the first time Pooch, JC and JP have performed Raped Ape songs together since the band split nearly 17 years ago. Stepping in on bass is Ferocious Stones guitarist Rick Bentley, a longtime friend and fan of Raped Ape. Career-spanning CD Land of Broken Promises to be released in March 2013
This crushing collection from seminal Florida underground heroes Raped Ape is a special limited-edition double disc package featuring 28 songs and seven video clips spanning the band's entire run, from 1988 to 1996. It celebrates the 20th anniversary of the acclaimed Terminal Reality EP, the only previous CD released under the Raped Ape name. Land of Broken Promises includes Terminal Reality plus four of the band's classic demo tape recordings - Perpetual Aggravation (1990), Lost In Mind (1991), Raped Ape (1994), and Paingod (1995). The enhanced second disc also features seven live videos of the band tearing up stages in South Florida during their heyday. Terminal Reality was produced by the band and noted metal producer Scott Burns and recorded at Morrisound Recording in Tampa, the epicenter of the Florida metal scene in the 1990s. Out of print for nearly two decades, Terminal and the rest the band's catalog has been meticulously re-mastered by Jamie King for reissue label Divebomb Records. Along with an extensive booklet stuffed with photos, artwork and flyers that chronicle the band's long history, this is a one-of-a-kind collection for fans of underground metal's golden age. The CD will be made available to retail outlets worldwide on March 12 through Independent Label Distribution and will also be on sale online in the Divebomb Records store. You will also find it in the usual download services (iTunes, Amazon). More on RapedApe.net: Track listing and details on Land of Broken Promises
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