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Power. If there was one word to describe Project 86 it would be this one. The band has built its reputation on it over the span of their thirteen-year career. From their intensity to their thought-provoking lyricism, anyone who knows Project knows the force that they bring. But on their latest release Picket Fence Cartel they are exploring power from a new perspective--not only through heavy sounds but through asking powerful questions to the listener. “This is an intense record for us musically, which is the perfect vehicle for the ideas we are trying to present,” Explains frontman Andrew Schwab. “Picket Fence Cartel is a picture of irony--of an entity with a shiny exterior with a corrupt core. This album is about how power corrupts even the most pure hearts. This is especially true in the area of fame. Yet, so much of our culture is based upon attempts to gain it--from the self promotion of social networks to reality TV to the music industry itself. We are a society based on this obsession. But in the end we are the ones controlled and owned by the very things that we treasure. Our souls hang in the balance, and Picket Fence Cartel asks one simple question: Who do you belong to?” It is not up for debate as to whether or not Project has proven to be a ray of light in an world of darkness in more ways than one. This latest release flexes their mastery of the full gamut of accolades. Diverse songwriting? Check. Intense emotion? Check. Potent, poignant, poetic lyrics? Check. Fresh sounds musically? Check. It requires only a matter of seconds before you feel the emotion of Picket Fence Cartel seeping through your speakers. The crescendoe of the album opener, “Destroyer” draws you in with anticipation as a choir of voices bellow like creepy catholic monks: Ready yourself for the end. An epic, soundtrack-worthy riff ensues, ushering in the sounds of apocalyptic fury. Track after track of P86 doing what they do best follows; they pummel you into submission and provoke you into response with an album full of non-abum tracks. “We have never believed in putting out records with one or two good songs,” explains songwriter/bassist Steven Dail. “Even though the industry is driven by iTunes singles, we still believe in the album as a viable whole. The problem today is not that consumers don’t buy records, it’s that artists don’t write whole records. We try our best to go against that.” If one had to choose high points, it would have to include track four, “Dark Angel Dragnet” along with track seven, “A John Hancock with the Safety Off.” Both travel dynamic roads as they evolve toward their destinations, with honest emotion at their core. Fans of the band’s heavier side will delight in tracks like “Cold and Calculated.” And the album closer “To Sand We Return” is nothing short of epic as vocalist Andrew Schwab bears all when he proclaims, Who do I belong to? Not Earth. Not world. Not evil. Not mortals. Not Wretches. Not horrors. Who Do I belong to? Unchanging. Unbreaking. Unfailing. Creator. Immortal. Eternal. Project 86 is a band that has mastered the art of reinvention without deserting their foundation--which is why the band has remained so viable for so long. In fact one could argue that they have become the blueprint for bands seeking longevity in an industry that is anything but stable. After 13 years together, and over 350,000 career albums sold they still show no holes in their armor... The band will be joining the Scream The Prayer tour 2009 this summer, with friends Haste The Day, The Chariot, Oh Sleeper, and many more. Armed with one of the most vicious live shows around--and few can compare to Project 86 live--this next season promises to be more than memorable for the band that just won’t die. In a world where perception is reality and reality isn't always what it seems, seeking truth is vital to discover what lies beneath the surface. Many in our culture who seek something authentic find disillusionment and corruption--from financial let-downs, to the abuse of power, to rejected Facebook friend requests. And yet, hope can be found in the most unlikely of packages. Project 86 reminds all with Picket Fence Cartel that it can be found by walking by faith, not by sight, in the world of false fronts in which we live... Everyone bows to something. Everyone answers to someone. Wherever your treasure lies, there your heart will be also. Who do you belong to?

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Hitting to road soon GET YOUR TICKETS!! Oct 8
Announcing The Picket Fence Cartel Fall Tour! Sep 2
Home, but just for a moment. Aug 18

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Oct 08, 12:37 PM

Hitting to road soon GET YOUR TICKETS!!

As most of you know, The Picket Fence Cartel begins next week in Denver on October 14. We have a KILLER lineup: Showbread, The Wedding, Children 18:3 and ourselves. We are playing a BRAND NEW set, with new songs you have never heard, and some deep cuts from our back catalogue. In addition, we bringing you THE COATS FOR COLD NIGHTS CAMPAIGN. Bring a coat for the homeless, get entered into a contest for over $50 in band merch from all the bands. There will be winners every night...
So, come out. Killer lineup. Brand new set. Great charity campaign.
Get your tickets now and tell your friends...let's make an impact in our communities and rock at the same time!!
Sep 02, 09:45 PM

Announcing The Picket Fence Cartel Fall Tour!

ANNOUNCING THE PICKET FENCE CARTEL FALL TOUR!
We are so excited to announce that we will be hitting the road again this October with a KILLER lineup of bands, a BRAND NEW SHOW, and some WORTHWHILE CHARITIES for you all to be a part of! Here is the lineup:

Project 86
Showbread
The Wedding
Children 18:3
and special guests Yearling.

Project 86 will be playing a brand new set, with songs you have not heard live. They will be delving deep into the catalogue, as well as playing some Christmas jams, and new songs from Picket Fence Cartel. Stay tuned for dates, coming very soon, along with other tour announcements, including TWO GREAT CONTESTS!
Aug 18, 12:05 PM

Home, but just for a moment.

You don't realize how taxing traveling for seven weeks can be until you get home and collapse on your front doorstep. And after so many national tours, it still amazes us that we can see and experience new things every single time. Can you believe we FINALLY hit Toronto and Montreal on this last run? Why did it take us so long to get there? We don't know either. But our Canadian fans had not given up home, as evidenced by the great response at each show. It is so great to sleep in your own bed after so long being gone...but the strange thing is that the road becomes so comfortable that your own home seems foreign when you finally arrive. And now we gather ourselves for our fall push, with leaves turning to burnt orange and a nip in the air, this is truly our favorite time of the year. Thanks to every single one of you who continue to support what we do and make this life of the seemingly impossible, possible.
Jun 06, 01:29 PM

Pre-orders coming this Tuesday!

You've gotten a taste of the new jams, and hopefully a spark has started inside of you...

Now the time has come to begin PRE-ORDERING our NEW RECORD!

PICKET FENCE CARTEL is still weeks away, but you can have it on your doorstep in physical form the day it drops worldwide. And this time we are doing FOUR DIFFERENT PRE-ORDERS! We will have details forthcoming shortly, but essentially you will have 4 different levels or ordering to choose from, which will include DOG TAGS, SPECIAL EDITION T-SHIRTS, EXCLUSIVE 12" VINYL, and SPECIAL EDITION SONS TO BURN BRIDGES BY CDs.

We have NEVER had pre-orders like these, with so many cool items available! Here is a little bit about what's coming your way:

*This is first time the band has done Vinyl. EVER. And we will have a very limited number available. We did special artwork for the cover by one of our favorite artists. Trust us, you will want a copy for your record collection, desk, dresser, or wall.

*The t-shirts are EXCLUSIVE. Meaning you can't get them anywhere else, even on the road from the band. This means they are special. This means you need to grab them!

*The Limited Edition Songs To Burn Your Bridges By was pressed by the band, and only 5,000 copies are in print. It has a special poetic story written by Andrew Schwab that is not available on the Tooth and Nail release. There are only a few hundred left in the hands of the band and they are a must-own for any TRUE P86 ENTHUSIAST.

Now, everyone. It's time to spread the word. Add our songs to your profiles. Add the band on iLike. Flood people with blogs and links.

AND PRE-ORDER. We will have details coming. Stay tuned!!
Jun 04, 02:18 PM

Posted a new song today...

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May 26, 01:08 AM

Handed out some more free tix!

The more messages you leave us, the better your chances to win free tix to our upcoming shows on the Scream the Prayer tour w/ HAste The Day, The Chariot, and many more...949-287-4936. We just awarded several pairs tonight and will be giving more away soon...

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