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• Jim Matheos: Guitar, Bass,
Keyboards, Programming
• Kevin Moore: Vocals,
Keyboards, Programming
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OSI premiere new video exclusively on Ultimate-Guitar.com!
OSI have completed work on a video for the song entitled For Nothing. The song comes from OSI's critically acclaimed fourth album Fire Make Thunder. The video was directed by Jimmy Ahlander, more info on Ahlander and his projects is available at jimmyahlander.com and pixeltownarts.com. Today, Ultimate-Guitar.com is hosting an exclusive premiere of the video. Check out the video HERE.
In its first week of release, Fire Make Thunder has charted on the Billboard New Artist Chart at #18. OSI also charted on the Top Hard Music Albums Chart at #46. International chart numbers include: #43 on the Hard Music chart in Canada and #139 on the charts in Benelux.
Formed in 2002 by Jim Matheos (Fates Warning, Arch/Matheos) and Kevin Moore (Chroma Key, former Dream Theater keyboardist), OSI is a long distance partnership, both musicians typically writing and recording alone and sending song ideas back and forth for further elaboration. Written and recorded throughout most of 2011, this latest release once again reflects the eclectic influences of both Matheos and Moore.
Prog Archives is streaming the track Big Chief II HERE.
Decibel Magazine's "Deciblog" is streaming the song Cold CallHERE.
An exclusive video interview featuring Chairman and CEO of Metal Blade Brian Slagel talking to the often elusive duo of Kevin Moore and Jim Matheos is available for viewing courtesy of GuitarWorld.com HERE. In the interview OSI and Slagel discuss the recording process of the new album, the origins of OSI and much more.
Returning as the band's session drummer is Gavin Harrison of Porcupine Tree, this time co-writing one of the tracks with the band. All other instruments and programming were performed by both Matheos and Moore, while vocals and lyrics were handled exclusively by Moore.
All of the recording for Fire Make Thunder, with the exception of drums, was done by Moore and Matheos at each musician's respective home studio with drums being recorded at Harrison's home in London. Final overdubs as well as some additional writing/arranging was completed in July 2011 in Jamaica, Iowa, where the band mixed alongside engineer Matt Sepanic at Sound Farm Studio and Recording Environment. Mastering was handled by renowned engineer Roger Siebel. The record was produced by both Moore and Matheos.
http://www.osiband.com
http://www.metalblade.com/osi
http://twitter.com/osi_band
https://www.facebook.com/pages/OSI/203893353038854
http://youtube.com/osivideos
https://plus.google.com/101327182573580737209
http://myspace.com/osiband
OSI new song streaming exclusively on Prog Archives!
"Fire Make Thunder" available this week Friday via Metal Blade Records!
Fire Make Thunder marks the fourth undertaking for the collaborative duo known as OSI. Formed in 2002 by Jim Matheos (Fates Warning, Arch/Matheos) and Kevin Moore (Chroma Key, former Dream Theater keyboardist), OSI is a long distance partnership, both musicians typically writing and recording alone and sending song ideas back and forth for further elaboration. Written and recorded throughout most of 2011, this latest release once again reflects the eclectic influences of both Matheos and Moore.
Today Prog Archives the only home for all things Progressive Music is hosting an exclusive stream of another track from Fire Make Thunder. Get a first listen to Big Chief II HERE, courtesy of Prog Archives!
Decibel Magazine's "Deciblog" is hosting an exclusive premiere of a track from Fire Make Thunder. Get a first listen to the first track on the album "Cold Call" HERE.
An exclusive video interview featuring Chairman and CEO of Metal Blade Brian Slagel talking to the often elusive duo of Kevin Moore and Jim Matheos is available for viewing courtesy of GuitarWorld.com HERE. In the interview OSI and Slagel discuss the recording process of the new album, the origins of OSIand much more.
OSI has released an exclusive audio medley from Fire Make Thunder, which features audio samples from the upcoming release. The medley as well as pre-order opportunities can be accessed HERE.
Returning as the band's session drummer is Gavin Harrison of Porcupine Tree, this time co-writing one of the tracks with the band. All other instruments and programming were performed by both Matheos and Moore, while vocals and lyrics were handled exclusively by Moore.
All of the recording for Fire Make Thunder, with the exception of drums, was done by Moore and Matheos at each musician's respective home studio with drums being recorded at Harrison's home in London. Final overdubs as well as some additional writing/arranging was completed in July 2011 in Jamaica, Iowa, where the band mixed alongside engineer Matt Sepanic at Sound Farm Studio and Recording Environment. Mastering was handled by renowned engineer Roger Siebel. The record was produced by both Moore and Matheos.
Tracklisting:
1) Cold Call
2) Guards
3) Indian Curse
4) Enemy Prayer
5) Wind Won't Howl
6) Big Chief II
7) For Nothing
8) Invisible Men
"Stands miles apart from anything else out there – metal, prog, electronic or otherwise" Decibel Magazine
Fire Make Thunder is slated for a March 23rd/26th release via Metal Blade Records and will be available as a Digi-CD and on vinyl!
http://www.osiband.com (Official Site)
http://www.metalblade.com/osi (Pre-Order Page)
http://twitter.com/osi_band (Twitter)
https://www.facebook.com/pages/OSI/203893353038854 (Facebook)
http://youtube.com/osivideos (YouTube)
https://plus.google.com/101327182573580737209 (Google Plus)
http://myspace.com/osiband (MySpace)
OSI: New Song Streaming on Decibel Magazine's "Deciblog"!
"Fire Make Thunder"Available March 23rd/26th via Metal Blade Records!
Fire Make Thunder marks the fourth undertaking for the collaborative duo known as OSI. Formed in 2002 by Jim Matheos (Fates Warning, Arch/Matheos) and Kevin Moore (Chroma Key, former Dream Theater keyboardist), OSI is a long distance partnership, both musicians typically writing and recording alone and sending song ideas back and forth for further elaboration. Written and recorded throughout most of 2011, this latest release once again reflects the eclectic influences of both Matheos and Moore.
Fire Make Thunder is slated for a March 23rd/26th release via Metal Blade Records. Today Decibel Magazine's "Deciblog" is hosting an exclusive premiere of a track from Fire Make Thunder. Get a first listen to the first track on the album "Cold Call" HERE.
An exclusive video interview featuring Chairman and CEO of Metal Blade Brian Slagel talking to the often elusive duo of Kevin Moore and Jim Matheos is available for viewing courtesy of GuitarWorld.com HERE. In the interview OSI and Slagel discuss the recording process of the new album, the origins of OSI and much more.
OSI has released an exclusive audio medley from Fire Make Thunder, which features audio samples from the upcoming release. The medley as well as pre-order opportunities can be accessed HERE.
Returning as the band's session drummer is Gavin Harrison of Porcupine Tree, this time co-writing one of the tracks with the band. All other instruments and programming were performed by both Matheos and Moore, while vocals and lyrics were handled exclusively by Moore.
All of the recording for Fire Make Thunder, with the exception of drums, was done by Moore and Matheos at each musician's respective home studio with drums being recorded at Harrison's home in London. Final overdubs as well as some additional writing/arranging was completed in July 2011 in Jamaica, Iowa, where the band mixed alongside engineer Matt Sepanic at Sound Farm Studio and Recording Environment. Mastering was handled by renowned engineer Roger Siebel. The record was produced by both Moore and Matheos.
Tracklisting:
1) Cold Call
2) Guards
3) Indian Curse
4) Enemy Prayer
5) Wind Won't Howl
6) Big Chief II
7) For Nothing
8) Invisible Men
http://www.osiband.com (Official Site)
http://www.metalblade.com/osi(Pre-Order Page)
http://twitter.com/osi_band (Twitter)
https://www.facebook.com/pages/OSI/203893353038854(Facebook)
http://youtube.com/osivideos (YouTube)
https://plus.google.com/101327182573580737209 (Google Plus)
http://myspace.com/osiband (MySpace)
http://www.metalblade.com
OSI: Exclusive Interview Posted on GuitarWorld.com!
"Fire Make Thunder" available March 23rd/26th via Metal Blade Records!
Fire Make Thunder marks the fourth undertaking for the collaborative duo known as OSI. Formed in 2002 by Jim Matheos (Fates Warning, Arch/Matheos) and Kevin Moore (Chroma Key, former Dream Theater keyboardist), OSI is a long distance partnership, both musicians typically writing and recording alone and sending song ideas back and forth for further elaboration. Written and recorded throughout most of 2011, this latest release once again reflects the eclectic influences of both Matheos and Moore.
Fire Make Thunder is slated for a March 23rd/26th release via Metal Blade Records. An exclusive video interview featuring Chairman and CEO of Metal Blade Brian Slagel interviewing the often elusive duo of Kevin Moore and Jim Matheos has been released exclusively on GuitarWorld.com the online home of Guitar World Magazine. They talk about the recording process of the new album, the origins of OSI and much more. Check it out HERE.
Additionally OSI has released an exclusive audio medley from Fire Make Thunder, which features audio samples from the upcoming release. The medley as well as pre-order opportunities can be accessed HERE.
Returning as the band's session drummer is Gavin Harrison of Porcupine Tree, this time co-writing one of the tracks with the band. All other instruments and programming were performed by both Matheos and Moore, while vocals and lyrics were handled exclusively by Moore.
All of the recording for Fire Make Thunder, with the exception of drums, was done by Moore and Matheos at each musician's respective home studio with drums being recorded at Harrison's home in London. Final overdubs as well as some additional writing/arranging was completed in July 2011 in Jamaica, Iowa, where the band mixed alongside engineer Matt Sepanic at Sound Farm Studio and Recording Environment. Mastering was handled by renowned engineer Roger Siebel. The record was produced by both Moore and Matheos.
Tracklisting Fire Make Thunder:
Cold Call
Guards
Indian Curse
Enemy Prayer
Wind Won't Howl
Big Chief II
For Nothing
Invisible Men
http://www.osiband.com (Official Site)
http://twitter.com/osi_band (Twitter)
https://www.facebook.com/pages/OSI/203893353038854 (Facebook)
http://youtube.com/osivideos (YouTube)
https://plus.google.com/101327182573580737209 (Google Plus)
http://myspace.com/osiband (MySpace)
OSI: Brand New Album Announced! Tracklisting and Album Artwork Revealed
"Fire Make Thunder" Audio Medley Now Available!
Fire Make Thunder marks the fourth undertaking for the collaborative duo known as OSI. Formed in 2002 by Jim Matheos (Fates Warning, Arch/Matheos) and Kevin Moore (Chroma Key, former Dream Theater keyboardist), OSI is a long distance partnership, both musicians typically writing and recording alone and sending song ideas back and forth for further elaboration. Written and recorded throughout most of 2011, this latest release once again reflects the eclectic influences of both Matheos and Moore.
Fire Make Thunder is slated for a March 23rd/26th release via Metal Blade Records. Today OSI unveils the artwork and the tracklisting for their fourth release.
Tracklisting:
1) Cold Call
2) Guards
3) Indian Curse
4) Enemy Prayer
5) Wind Won't Howl
6) Big Chief II
7) For Nothing
8) Invisible Men
Additionally OSI has released an exclusive audio medley from Fire Make Thunder, which features audio samples from the upcoming release. The medley as well as pre-order opportunities can be accessed HERE.
Returning as the band's session drummer is Gavin Harrison of Porcupine Tree, this time co-writing one of the tracks with the band. All other instruments and programming were performed by both Matheos and Moore, while vocals and lyrics were handled exclusively by Moore.
All of the recording for Fire Make Thunder, with the exception of drums, was done by Moore and Matheos at each musician's respective home studio with drums being recorded at Harrison's home in London. Final overdubs as well as some additional writing/arranging was completed in July 2011 in Jamaica, Iowa, where the band mixed alongside engineer Matt Sepanic at Sound Farm Studio and Recording Environment. Mastering was handled by renowned engineer Roger Siebel. The record was produced by both Moore and Matheos.
We reached out to OSI for comments on the album. Our calls have not been returned.
http://www.osiband.com (Official Site)
http://www.metalblade.com/osi (Pre-Order Page)
http://twitter.com/osi_band (Twitter)
https://www.facebook.com/pages/OSI/203893353038854 (Facebook)
http://www.youtube.com/osivideos (YouTube)
https://plus.google.com/101327182573580737209 (Google Plus)
http://www.myspace.com/osiband (MySpace)
Metal Blade Records set to release OSI's 2003 release OFFICE OF STRATEGIC INFLUENCE this September!
On September 24/27, 2010 Metal Blade Records will be releasing the re-issue of super group OSI's self-titled 2003 release OFFICE OF STRATEGIC INFLUENCE. The album, which was recorded in June 2002 and mixed in August 2002 at the Carriage House Studios in Stamford, Connecticut, will contain the following tracks and a Multimedia section:
OFFICE OF STRATEGIC INFLUENCE track listing:
1. The New Math (what he said)
2. OSI
3. When You're Ready
4. Horseshoes and B-52's
5. Head
6. Hello, Helicopter!
7. ShutDOWN
8. Dirt from a Holy Place
9. Memory Daydreams Lapses
10. Standby (looks like rain)
*Limited Edition (CD above + extra CD with 3 more tracks and 3 videos)
1. Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun (08:49)
2. New Mama (02:22)
3. The Thing That Never Was (17:21)
*Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun is a Pink Floyd cover performed by Kevin Moore and Mike Portnoy. New Mama is a Neil Young cover performed by Kevin Moore. The Thing That Never Was is the original Looks Like Rain demo performed by Jim Matheos and Mike Portnoy.
The Multimedia section is approximately 19 minutes long and includes a concept piece directed and edited by Kevin Moore for Horseshoes and B-52's as well as two separate documentary style clips shot at Carriage House Studios during the recording of the album.
OSI (Office of Strategic Influence) is an American progressive experimental super-group formed by Fates Warning guitarist Jim Matheos back in 2003 and features the talents of Kevin Moore (Chroma Key, Dream Theater). The band's name refers to the short-lived US government agency Office of Strategic Influence which was established shortly after 9/11 to manufacture and promote pro-US propaganda in domestic and foreign media. OSI inked a deal with Metal Blade Records back in May and is currently working on their fourth album and Metal Blade debut, which will be out in 2011. The band gained a strong underground following through the release of their 3 full-length records and an EP. Their 2009 album, Blood and includes guests Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree) and Mikael Åkerfeldt (Opeth). Past participants include Mike Portnoy on the first two albums, Sean Malone and Steven Wilson on the debut, and Joey Vera (Armored Saint, Fates Warning) on Free.
OSI's music can't easily be pigeonholed and is a completely different animal when compared to its founders' other projects. The music is a combination of dark rock chorus' with atmospheric, often industrial keys and is an eclectic mix of both Moore's and Matheos' influences.
Office Of Strategic Influence will be released on Metal Blade Records the 24th/27th of September 2010!
http://www.osiband.com/
http://www.myspace.com/osiband
http://www.facebook.com/pages/OSI-Office-of-Strategic-Influence/38669015779
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