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| Studio album by Job for a Cowboy | ||||
| Released | April 10, 2012 (2012-04-10) | |||
| Studio | Audiohammer Studios, Sanford, FL, USA | |||
| Genre | Technical death metal | |||
| Length | 40:29 | |||
| Label | Metal Blade | |||
| Producer | Jason Suecof | |||
| Job for a Cowboy chronology | ||||
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| About.com |    |
| AllMusic | |
| Alternative Press | |
| Exclaim! | undetermined |
| Spin | 6/10 |
Demonocracy is the third studio album by American death metal band Job for a Cowboy. It was released on April 10, 2012. It is the band's first studio album to feature guitarist Tony Sannicandro and bassist Nick Schendzielos, the second with former Despised Icon guitarist Al Glassman, and the last album to feature drummer Jon Rice.
Demonocracy had first week sales of 4,900 to chart at No. 87 on the Billboard 200.
Promotion
On February 21, 2012, Job for a Cowboy released the first song from the album, "Nourishment Through Bloodshed." It was released via Metal Blade Records' YouTube channel.
On March 20, Job for a Cowboy premiered the song "Black Discharge" and, on April 2, the song "Imperium Wolves."
A music video was made for the song Tarnished Gluttony. The video features a man carrying a small child to a forest, before cutting the child open with a box cutter, replacing the organs with a cephalopod, and then gently placing the child into the sea.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Children of Deceit" | 4:36 |
| 2. | "Nourishment Through Bloodshed" | 3:42 |
| 3. | "Imperium Wolves" | 4:48 |
| 4. | "Tongueless and Bound" | 4:03 |
| 5. | "Black Discharge" | 3:55 |
| 6. | "The Manipulation Stream" | 4:40 |
| 7. | "The Deity Misconception" | 4:05 |
| 8. | "Fearmonger" | 4:18 |
| 9. | "Tarnished Gluttony" | 6:15 |
| Total length: | 40:29 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Misery Reformatory" | 3:54 |
| 2. | "Plastic Idols" | 4:44 |
| 3. | "Execution Parade" | 3:04 |
| 4. | "Signature of Starving Power" | 3:45 |
| Total length: | 15:27 | |
Influences
In a 2012 interview with Loudwire, vocalist Jonny Davy listed both Cattle Decapitation and Misery Index as influences upon the sound of the album.
Credits
For bonus disc credits see: Gloom (EP)#PersonnelProduction and performance credits are adapted from the album liner notes, except where noted.
Personnel
- Job for a Cowboy
- Jonny Davy – vocals
- Al Glassman – guitars
- Tony Sannicandro – guitars
- Nick Schendzielos – bass
- Jon Rice – drums
- Production
- Jason Suecof – production, engineering, mixing
- Eyal Levi – engineering
- Ronn Miller – assistant engineering
- Alan Douches – mastering
- Artwork and design
- Brent Elliott White – artwork
- Brian Ames – layout
- Management
- Chuck Andrews – management
- Brian Slagel – A&R
Studios
- Audiohammer Studios – recording
- West Westside – mastering
- You Get What You Get Studios – pre-production
Charts
| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200 | 87 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard) | 15 |
| US Top Hard Rock Albums (Billboard) | 8 |
| US Top Rock Albums (Billboard) | 30 |
References
- ^ Freeman, Phil (April 2, 2012). "Job For A Cowboy - Demonocracy - Alternative Press". www.altpress.com. Alternative Press. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
- Marsicano, dan. "Job For A Cowboy - Demonocracy Review". heavymetal.about.com. About.com. Archived from the original on December 3, 2014. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
- Heaney, Gregory. Demonocracy at AllMusic
- Falzon, Denise (April 10, 2012). "Job for a Cowboy Demonocracy". exclaim.ca. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
- Grow, Kory (April 13, 2012). "Job For a Cowboy , 'Demonocracy' Review". www.spin.com. Spin. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
- Job for a Cowboy Announce New Album, Demonocracy. Metal Injection.net. Retrieved February 27, 2012.
- "Job for a Cowboy Demonocracy". exclaim.ca. Retrieved 2020-03-03.
- "Job for a Cowboy: 'Demonocracy' First-Week Sales Revealed". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved April 19, 2012.
- Job for a Cowboy "Nourishment Through Bloodshed" (OFFICIAL). YouTube.com/MetalBladeRecords. Retrieved March 27, 2012.
- Job for a Cowboy Premieres New Song, "Black Discharge". Metal Underground.com. Retrieved March 27, 2012.
- Job for a Cowboy Streaming New Song, "Imperium Wolves". Guitar World.com. Retrieved April 2, 2012.
- Blabbermouth (2012-08-08). "JOB FOR A COWBOY: 'Tarnished Gluttony' Video Released". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
- Hartmann, Graham (19 September 2012). "Job for a Cowboy's Jonny Davy Talks 'Demonocracy,' Lineup Changes + More". Loudwire. Retrieved 2020-03-03.
- "Job for a Cowboy Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard.
- "Job for a Cowboy Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard.
- "Job for a Cowboy Chart History (Top Hard Rock Albums)". Billboard.
- "Job for a Cowboy Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard.
External links
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