Monochrome (Helmet album)
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| Studio album by Helmet | ||||
| Released | July 18, 2006 | |||
| Recorded | May 6, 2006 | |||
| Genre | Alternative metal | |||
| Length | 41:04 | |||
| Label | Warcon | |||
| Producer | Helmet, Wharton Tiers | |||
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| Pitchfork Media | (6.3/10) |
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Monochrome is the sixth album by the American alternative metal band Helmet, released in 2006 through Warcon. This is the third Helmet album in a row to be recorded as a three-piece, with new drummer Mike Jost joining veterans Page Hamilton and Chris Traynor. Bassist Jeremy Chatelain, who replaced Frank Bello on the Size Matters tour, rejoined the band for the 2006 Warped Tour in support of Monochrome.
The track 'Monochrome' is featured on the soundtrack for Saw III and is played over the film's end credits; a music video was created which featured Jigsaw's puppet, Billy, lip-synching the song while riding his bike. Also featured are shots of the band on TV screens and some clips from the film.
The album is said to be a "return to roots," co-produced with Wharton Tiers, who recorded Helmet's first two albums Strap It On and Meantime.
At least two of the tracks, "Money Shot" and "Bury Me", are known to be from Hamilton's former band Gandhi, but they have been rerecorded with the new Helmet line up.
A cover of the song "Requiem" by the band Killing Joke was included on the vinyl release. The CD versions included a code to download the song.
All tracks by Page Hamilton, except where noted.
Album - Billboard (North America)
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