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the prize fighter inferno

this album is called “my brother’s blood machine.” the prize fighter inferno is a solo project by claudio sanchez of coheed and cambria. musically this album is like what the postal service is to death cab for cutie. it’s claudio’s voice, but instead of the usual amazing guitar metal backing, it’s synth and drum machine beats and acoustic guitars.

the prize fighter inferno is the prequel to the armory wars, the graphic novels about the coheed and cambria story, told from the perspective of “the prize fighter inferno” a.k.a. jesse.

“Long-arm and Butchie Bleam, brothers brought together by physical distortion and social seclusion are about to find themselves in the running for the most unusual job in the world…..DEATH! Listen to the story unfold as we follow these two misunderstood yet maniacal minstrels of macabre in a neverending race for ultimate power. Listen to the disturbing details as the songs takes you through the hell that is the Blood Machine. This is a story being told in song……this is hell being unleashed through love and sound…… I am the hitchhiker doomed to tell the tale of Margretville, I am your Guide, I am the Prizefighter Inferno.”

it’s much calmer, and more mellow than co&ca, so if you don’t like this type of music it might take some getting used to. claudio’s voice is so distinctive though that you probably wouldn’t have much trouble getting into it if you’re a big co&ca fan.

you can buy the album here. it’s better if you buy the physical version, it comes with these really cool cards that you wouldn’t get with a download.

the prize fighter inferno’s myspace, you can listen to some of the songs there.