Pitchshifter releases 'Peel Sessions 1991-93'

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Cold Spring have announced the first ever release of the legendary BBC sessions by Pitchshifter for the late John Peel, “Peel Sessions 1991-93”.

These – ultra heavy industrial metal – tracks were recorded over two sessions at the Maida Vale studios: 28th April 1991 and 30th March 1993 and were sourced directly from the BBC Archives with remastering for CD and vinyl. The 1991 session was recorded during the same period as “Industrial” (Deaf Records / Peaceville), with the 1993 session recorded around the time of “Desensitized” (Earache).

Jon “JS” Clayden explains: “If you look on your Pitchshifter albums you will see that we always credit John Peel. He was instrumental in getting the band out there and often played our music on the radio when no one else dared. The ‘Peel Sessions’ we did were a great honour and every time I met John he was always such a great guy… a legend.”

Tracklisting of the “Peel Sessions 1991-93”:

Gritter
Tendrill
Dry Riser Inlet
(A Higher Form Of) Killing (Radio Phuque Edit)
Diable (Wayco Survival Mix)
Deconstruction (Reconstruction)

The release will be out in the following formats and can be ordered right here via Coldspring.

CD in matt-laminate 6-panel digipak
Ltd Ed 500 copies on white heavyweight 180g vinyl in a matt-laminate sleeve
Black heavyweight 180g vinyl in a matt-laminate sleeve
Ltd 100 copies on Black & White swirl heavyweight 180g vinyl in a matt-laminate sleeve *

Only available at Pitchshifter UK tour (*)

Pitchshifter UK tour

26th Nov: Thekla, Bristol
27th Nov: Gorilla, Manchester
28th Nov: The Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth
29th Nov: The Garage, London (sold out)
30th Nov: Rock City, Nottingham

About Pitchshifter

Pitchshifter, an industrial metal band from Nottingham, England, is known for blending aggressive guitar riffs with electronic, drum-and-bass, and techno influences, creating a gritty, cyberpunk-inspired sound. Formed in 1989 by brothers Mark and Jon “JS” Clayden, the band initially drew inspiration from industrial acts like Godflesh and Ministry. Their early work, such as the 1991 debut “Industrial”, leaned heavily into dark, abrasive textures that mirrored the desolate feel of post-industrial Britain.

Throughout the ’90s, Pitchshifter evolved, infusing their sound with more accessible, electronic elements. Their 1998 album “www.pitchshifter.com”, marked a peak in their popularity, featuring tracks like “Genius”. Known for its satirical, anti-establishment lyrics and electronic sampling, the album showcased a futuristic edge.

Pitchshifter toured extensively with bands like Korn and Nine Inch Nails, aligning them with the rising nu-metal wave. Though they disbanded in 2003, Pitchshifter left a legacy as pioneers in genre fusion, influencing countless artists across metal and electronic music. The band has reunited sporadically since then.

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