Brainoil Explained

Brainoil
Origin:Oakland, California, U.S.
Genre:Sludge metal, doom metal, hardcore punk
Years Active:1998–present
Label:Life Is Abuse Records
Associated Acts:Destroy!, Code 13, Grimple, Watch Them Die, Laudanum, IWKYF
Current Members:Greg Wilkinson – Bass and vocals
Nathan Smith – Guitar and vocals
Ira Harris – Drums

Brainoil is an American doom and sludge metal band from Oakland, California.[1] Brainoil members have been long-term contributors to the East Bay underground punk and metal music scene.

Brainoil's musical style is sludge metal influenced by bands such as Eyehategod, Melvins and Dystopia.

History

Early days

The band was originally formed in 1998 by Greg Wilkinson as a solo project called Mr.Brainoil with a Boss drum machine.[2] Greg was joined by Nate in the summer of 2000. Greg and Nate continued to work on material throughout the summer of 2000 writing and recording a demo by the fall of 2000. Greg and Nate ditched the drum machine by the winter of 2000 and were joined by Ira Harris. Brainoil's first show was on March 3, 2001, at Mission Records in San Francisco.

2001–2003

Brainoil entered the studio in early 2001 to record for a split CD with fellow Oakland sludge rockers Cruevo recorded by Noah Landis of Neurosis[3] at Mr. Toad's studios in San Francisco. The CD was released by the end of 2002 as a 4-label split release between Shifty Records, Boredom Noise, Berserker and Unknown Controller.[4] [5] This release has since been lost to obscurity through a lack of repressing by any of the labels, and has become something of a collector's item in the sludge world. One of the songs from this recording session was released as a Split 7" with Seattle's Iron Lung on Greg Wilkinson's label, Boredom Noise (now defunct).

Brainoil played extensively in the San Francisco Bay Area and along the West coast during 2001–2003.[6]

Brainoil entered Polymorph Studios in March 2002 to record their debut LP with engineer Dan Rathbun. The LP was released as a self-titled LP in early 2003 by Matt Parillo of Dystopia on Life is Abuse Records.[7] [8] The LP received many positive reviews in the weeks and months following its release, often comparing the band's initial LP to Eyehategod,[9] [10] and described as "the best sludge album so far this year" in a review by Jeb Branin.

2004–2008

At the request and assistance of Uge from Throne Records in Spain, the band's self-titled LP was re-released in Europe on Throne Records in the winter of 2003.[11] This version of the LP featured re-mastering and a re-arrangement of the songs on each side. The re-mastering boosted the high-end frequencies and increased the overall volume. To support the LP release, Brainoil toured Western Europe in March 2004 with fellow Throne Records label-mates Moho. Upon their return from Europe, Brainoil continued to play, but with decreasing frequency in the San Francisco Bay Area from late 2004–2006. Throughout 2005–2007 Ira Harris began an extensive touring schedule with Watch Them Die. Not wanting to continue Brainoil with any other drummer, Greg and Nate shifted focus to their other musical projects until the time was right to continue with Ira.

2009–2013

Brainoil began playing live shows regularly again in the San Francisco Bay Area by 2009 and appeared with bands such as Ghoul, Cannabis Corpse,[12] Eyehategod,[13] Deviated Instinct,[14] Buzzoven,[15] Doom,[16] Saviours, Lecherous Gaze,[17] Rorschach[18] and Dropdead.[19] In August 2011 Brainoil released their self-produced and recorded 2nd full-length LP Death of This Dry Deason through the 20 Buck Spin label.[20] The release was covered in the press by the East Bay Express,[21] Decibel Magazine[22] and reviewed online extensively.[23] [24] [25] [26] [27] [28] [29] [30] A video for the song "Gravity is a Relic" was released shortly thereafter.[31] [32] The band posted an internet-only release of oddities and obscurities in September 2011[33] Brainoil toured the east coast of the United States with Lecherous Gaze in September–October 2013.[34]

Members

Discography

EP

LPs

CDs

Downloads

Associated projects

Recording projects

Greg and Nate recorded and produced the Born/Dead split LP with Consume in 2003.Greg Wilkinson has recorded and produced many punk, doom, sludge, and experimental bands at EarHammer Studios in Oakland, CA.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Brainoil - Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives . Metal-archives.com . October 10, 2020.
  2. https://archive.today/20070505071129/http://www.grindcore.com/readarticle.php?article_id=13 Interview with Greg Wilkinson at Grindcore.com
  3. Web site: Doom-metal.com: Reviews – Brainoil . https://archive.today/20020610214912/http://www.doom-metal.com/reviews/brainoil.html. dead . June 10, 2002 . October 10, 2020.
  4. http://www.shiftyrecords.com/releases/ Shifty – Releases
  5. Web site: Archived copy . December 20, 2007 . June 7, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110607040510/http://www.freedb.org/freedb/misc/d109c310 . dead.
  6. Web site: TheList Search . Jon.luini.com . October 10, 2020.
  7. Web site: BRAINOIL (self titled) LP/CD . Lifeisabuse.com . October 10, 2020.
  8. Web site: Archived copy . December 20, 2007 . June 7, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110607040438/http://www.freedb.org/freedb/reggae/5d065008 . dead.
  9. Web site: Brainoil - Brainoil - Reviews - Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives . Metal-archives.com . October 10, 2020.
  10. Web site: In Music We Trust - Brainoil: Brainoil LP . Inmusicwetrust.com . October 10, 2020.
  11. Web site: [[[ T H R O N E R E C O R D S · C H A P T E R 7 ]]] . December 20, 2007 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20071212143059/http://www.thronerecords.net/chapter7en.htm . December 12, 2007. T H R O N E R E C O R D S · C H A P T E R 7 ]]]
  12. Web site: 10/30/2009 - Ghoul, Cannabis Corpse, Brainoil, Population Reduction at Oakland Metro, Oakland, CA . August 25, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130825054242/http://brainoil.com/ghoul-cannabis-brainoil-popreduc-10302009.jpg . August 25, 2013 . dead.
  13. Web site: 8/12/2011 - EYEHATEGOD, Impaled, Brainoil, Laudanum. Metro, Oakland CA . https://web.archive.org/web/20130825062115/http://brainoil.com/EHG-metro-brainoil.JPG. dead . August 25, 2013 . October 10, 2020.
  14. Web site: 9/11/2010 - Deviated Instinct, Brainoil, Deaf Heaven, Neurotoxicity, Violence of Humanity . August 25, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130825050433/http://brainoil.com/11092010-Deviated-Instinct-Brainoil.jpg . August 25, 2013 . dead.
  15. Web site: 12/15/2010 - Buzzoven, Brainoil, Neurotoxicity, No Statik at DNA Lounge, SF CA . August 25, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130825063523/http://brainoil.com/Buzzoven-Brainoil-12152010.jpg . August 25, 2013 . dead.
  16. Web site: 6/31/2011 - Doom, Brainoil, Merdoso. Metro, Oakland CA . August 25, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130825053224/http://brainoil.com/DOOMmetro-big.jpg . August 25, 2013 . dead.
  17. Web site: 2/19/2011 - Saviours, Brainoil, Lecherous Gaze at Winters Tavern, Pacifica, CA. . August 25, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130825053405/http://brainoil.com/Saviours-Brainoil-Lecherous-Gaze-02192011.jpg . August 25, 2013 . dead.
  18. Web site: 9/16/2011 - RORSCHACH (NJ), BRAINOIL, NO STATIK, NEEDLES at 924 Gilman St. . August 25, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130825062802/http://brainoil.com/rorschachhcb.jpg . August 25, 2013 . dead.
  19. http://brainoil.com/Brainoil-Neumos-07312010.jpg 7/31/2010 - Dropdead, Brainoil, Agrimonia, Ironlung, Samothrace, DEATHRAID at Neumos. Seattle, WA
  20. Web site: 20 Buck Spin Records, SPIN041 BRAINOIL 'DEATH OF THIS DRY SEASON' LP . https://web.archive.org/web/20111209164035/http://www.20buckspin.com/site/releases/spin041-brainoil-death-of-this-dry-season-lp/. dead . December 9, 2011 . October 10, 2020.
  21. Back to BrainoilKathleen Richards, August 03, 2011
  22. Web site: INTERVIEW: OAKLAND RIFF TITANS BRAINOIL END THE DROUGHT . August 5, 2011 . Decibelmagazine.com . October 10, 2020.
  23. Web site: Brainoil - Death Of This Dry Season Review . November 18, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20121118210455/http://heavymetal.about.com/od/brainoil/fr/Brainoil-Death-Of-This-Dry-Season-Review.htm . October 10, 2020. November 18, 2012.
  24. Web site: Global Domination | Reviews | Brainoil: Death of this dry season . November 10, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20111110035815/http://www.globaldomination.se/reviews/brainoil-death-of-this-dry-season . October 10, 2020. November 10, 2011.
  25. Web site: Review: BRAINOIL – "Death of This Dry Season" « AMERICAN AFTERMATH . July 18, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110718173730/http://americanaftermath.net/2011/07/12/review-brainoil-death-of-this-dry-season/ . October 10, 2020. July 18, 2011.
  26. Web site: EQUIVOKE: Brainoil - Death of This Dry Season (2011) . Equivoke-mdl.blogspot.com . June 16, 2012 . October 10, 2020.
  27. Web site: Brainoil – Death Of This Dry Season (2011) | Metal music blog albums reviews . Darkport.org . August 13, 2011 . October 10, 2020.
  28. Web site: Ilustrious Words: Brainoil- "Death of This Dry Season" (20 Buck Spin, 2011) . Illustriouswords.blogspot.com . August 20, 2013 . October 10, 2020.
  29. Web site: Sunday Sludge: Brainoil - Death of This Dry Season . Heavyplanet.net . October 10, 2020.
  30. Web site: DOOMMANTIA - Doom Metal Reviews: Brainoil - Death of This Dry Season ... . April 17, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120417094233/http://www.doommantia.com/2011/09/brainoil-death-of-this-dry-season.html . October 10, 2020. April 17, 2012.
  31. Web site: YouTube . . December 1, 2016 . January 17, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140117211230/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztumuUCDiNU . dead.
  32. Web site: Brainoil : GRAVITY IS A RELIC . June 7, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130607103351/http://killthatcat.com/2011/09/brainoil-gravity-is-a-relic/ . October 10, 2020. June 7, 2013.
  33. Web site: BRAINOIL: Brainoil oddities, obscurities and releases mix #1 . September 27, 2011 . October 10, 2020.
  34. Web site: BRAINOIL: East Coast 2013 . August 24, 2013 . Brainoiloakland.blogspot.com . October 10, 2020.
  35. Web site: AUTOPSY Announces New Bassist . July 30, 2021 .
  36. Web site: Deathgrave - Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives .
  37. https://shrinkwrapkillers.bandcamp.com/
  38. Web site: Embers: Laudanum, Brainoil, and Asunder. Greg Wilkinson and Salvador Raya's Unique Contributions. . Embers-music.blogspot.com . May 20, 2011 . October 10, 2020.
  39. Web site: Embers: Lidtoker, Insidious, I Will Kill you Fucker, Stormcrow, and a Gatefold Sextuple Album . Embers-music.blogspot.com . May 27, 2011 . October 10, 2020.

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