Published: February 19, 2025
Diecast was a cutting-edge band during the rise of the NWOAHM and Metalcore in the early 2000s, and a developing priority during my time at Century Media Records," states M-Theory founder Marco Barbieri.
M-Theory Audio is proud to present the 20th anniversary vinyl reissue of 'Tearing Down Your Blue Skies,' the seminal album by Boston metalcore pioneers DIECAST. Originally released in 2004 on Century Media Records, the album is being celebrated with a limited-edition (300) "blue skies" colored vinyl pressing, including bonus tracks and an expanded 4-page insert including detailed liner notes from guitarist Jon Kita.
Featuring fan-favorites like "Medieval," "Rise and Oppose," "These Days" and including their outstanding rendition of the Slayer class "Raining Blood," as bonus track along with two other originals, 'Tearing Down Your Blues Skies' was a defining moment for DIECAST, solidifying their place in the metal and hardcore scenes. Produced by Paul Trust (Starset, Say Anything, Crease) and mastered by Perry Cunningham (Stuck Mojo, Nevermore) the album was praised for its crushing breakdown, soaring melodies and razor-sharp precision – qualities that have helped it stand the test of time.
"Diecast was a cutting-edge band during the rise of the NWOAHM and Metalcore in the early 2000s, and a developing priority during my time at Century Media Records," states M-Theory founder Marco Barbieri. "We're thrilled to finally give this stellar record a deluxe vinyl treatment that it deserves. And we pay respect to the multi-faceted voice of singer Paul Stoddard who passed away in 2022."
The album will be in stores Feb. 28th, but you can already order direct now HERE:
https://lnk.to/diecast
Formed in 1997, DIECAST put out two well-received albums on independent label Now Or Never and toured with the likes of Slayer, Hatebreed, Napalm Death, and more. It was clear that something special was happening to the Hardcore and Metal scene in Massachusetts from 1998-2002 with bands such as Killswitch Engage, Shadows Fall, Unearth and more making an impact and influence on the scene and DIECAST was thrilled to be part of something bigger than themselves. The band's buzz was spreading and as larger labels began showing interest when vocalist Colin Schleifer decided to step down.
With an uncertain future, the band was stuck regrouping in an 18-month long holding pattern. This would come to an end when the band, who at the time had fill-in vocalists such as Phil from All That Remains and Trevor from Unearth, shared the bill with local band Breeding Ground. Blown away by their singer Paul Stoddard the band approached him, and after nailing the audition he became the new voice of DIECAST. The band felt he was virtually capable of anything vocally, and blended aggressive and melodic singing effortlessly. After finishing the seven songs already written for the album and writing 4 more the band was picked up by Century Media and 'Tearing Down Your Blue Skies' was released in October of 2004. The reviews were extremely positive, most agreed that the musical progression that doubled down on their Metal and Melodeath roots while retaining the choruses that they were known for. From the standpoint of industry numbers alone the album sold more in the first week than either of previous release total, debuted higher and stayed longer on the charts than anyone from their team had anticipated. The album got quite a bit of active rock radio promotion, even having one of the songs in a Volkswagen commercial.
Diecast toured extensively in the US and Europe sharing the stage with many prominent names including Slipknot, Hatebreed, Killswitch Engage, Lamb of God, Chimaria, God Forbid, Devildriver, The Haunted, Trivium, Drowning Pool, Agnostic Front and Napalm Death.
After the release of 'Internal Revolution' DIECAST split up with drummer Jason Costa achieving success in All That Remains and guitarist Jon Kita now a member of Paradise Slaves.
