Bad Religion 'New Maps Of Hell' Reissue To Include Bonus Material

The revered punk band Bad Religion is set to reissue last year's acclaimed "New Maps of Hell" with expanded features and bonus material on July 8. Lifelong dissenters and noted critics of the current administration (2004's "The Empire Strikes First" was a direct critique of Bush's pre-emptive policy), the band's 15th release ironically, but coincidentally, comes out just days after the 4th of July.

The deluxe version of "New Maps of Hell" includes the original 16-song CD, along with seven new acoustic tracks recorded by principal songwriters Greg Graffin (vocals) and Brett Gurewitz (guitars). Three of the acoustic songs are new, written specifically for this release; the other four tracks are new acoustic versions of BR classics such as 2004's hit song "Sorrow" and the perennial favorite "Skyscraper". Graffin and Gurewitz formed the idea of recording the EP to illustrate how they write songs: generally writing a song on just an acoustic guitar or piano, and then crafting it into the electrified scorchers they ultimately become later with the band.

Additionally, the release includes a DVD with an hour-long live performance that has never been seen before, along with music videos for "New Maps of Hell"'s two singles "Honest Goodbye" and "New Dark Ages", behind-the-scenes footage of Brett and Greg during the recording of the acoustic EP and more.

The all-new packaging pays homage to the band's hometown of Los Angeles, but unmasks the city with a gritty reality not usually associated with Tinseltown. Shot in the striking format of high dynamic range photography by local fine arts photographer Dave Bollock, the deluxe release also features a booklet of Bollock's work entitled "New Maps of Hell - City of Angels" and classic Bad Religion posters.

Voted The "Old School Band who Still Rock" by Alternative Press readers, BAD RELIGION are giving back to the fans who have supported them in their over two-decade long career with "New Maps of Hell" deluxe edition.

"New Maps of Hell" (Deluxe Edition) - Disc 1 (CD):

01. "52 Seconds" - 0:58
02. "Heroes & Martyrs" - 1:26
03. "Germs of Perfection" - 1:28
04. "New Dark Ages" - 2:48
05. "Requiem for Dissent" - 2:08
06. "Before You Die" - 2:35
07. "Honest Goodbye" - 2:52
08. "Dearly Beloved" - 2:20
09. "Grains of Wrath" - 3:01
10. "Murder" - 1:19
11. "Scrutiny" - 2:37
12. "Prodigal Son" - 3:08
13. "The Grand Delusion" - 2:11
14. "Lost Pilgrim" - 2:28
15. "Submission Complete" - 3:41
16. "Fields of Mars" - 3:38

Acoustic Tracks

17. "Won't Somebody" - 3:08
18. "Adam's Atoms" - 2:37
19. "Sorrow" - 3:12
20. "God Song" - 2:40
21. "Dearly Beloved" - 2:37
22. "Chronophobia" - 1:55
23. "Skyscraper" - 3:00

"New Maps of Hell" (Deluxe Edition) - Disc 2 (DVD):

* The Making of The Acoustic EP
* Myspace and The List Present Bad Religion Live In Las Vegas
* "New Dark Ages" Music Video
* "Honest Goodbye" Music Video
* The Making of "New Maps of Hell" EPK

Thanks for the info to Blabbermouth.net.

Comments

[TheRisen]

Wow nice, gotta pick that up someplace.

[FenderMaster]

damn, i hate when bands do this, its ike punishing your most loyal fans for buying it on release day...

[DopeDanny]

god damn it i hate when they do this shit,i already got the regular album and they come out with the bonus shit damn it

[MrOtter]

Does kinda suck for people that already bought it, but i just got really into bad religion and was about to buy the album but i have no problem waiting a little while for this one

[slappymoe66]

They should release bonus stuf for people who buy it early.

[ApeOfJustice]

It can't be ironic AND coincidental.

[Guitar}Zero]

BR doing a re-release, what's the world coming to? Does look like a lot of content though. I'd like to hear skyscraper acoustic.

[BucketheadRules]

ApeOfJustice wrote:

It can't be ironic AND coincidental.

too bad it is.

[ThunderPX]

Bastards, I already own the original version >

[TapparMust]

sweet ! Dearly Beloved acoustic is so good !

[imjq87]

It's kind of ironic that no one seems to understands irony. The fact that it's coming out close to Independence Day is kind of stretching the already flimsy kind of irony they tried to employ here.

Bad Religion albums are usually around $13, which I believe is a little cheaper than most CDs, so at least it sucks a little less if you already bought the album.

[imjq87]

It's kind of ironic that no one seems to understand irony. The fact that it's coming out close to Independence Day is kind of stretching the already flimsy kind of irony they tried to employ here.

Bad Religion albums are usually around $13, which I believe is a little cheaper than most CDs, so at least it sucks a little less if you already bought the album.

[fitter.happier.]

slappymoe66 wrote:

They should release bonus stuf for people who buy it early.

agreed.

[scarfacesuit]

I downloaded some of their songs and I'm definitely into them now. I honestly think I'll pick this one up.

[Shread_6009]

i love bad religion, cause they are one of the few TRUE punk bands left. and they dont just stick to power chords, they even have solos. plus they have a message, so their not just trying to make fast cash.

plus nothing pisses people off more than bad religion t-shirt ( think of the art on the CD)

[Jau_Peacecraft]

Actually, if you were part of their street team prior the first release of the album, you could've gotten a fair amount of bonus stuff. I myself got about 10 posters, a Vinyl copy of NMOH, and a copy of the cd signed by the band.

The only thing I regret is buying the import, as it was a little over double the amount of the regular edition; but such is a sacrifice a collector makes.

Honestly, you lost very little money or time getting the standard version; the import came with most likely 2 of the included acoustic tracks on this re-issue, and was around 40 bucks. So yeah, stop pissing and moaning :p.

[Letterbomb11]

This is why piracy pays.

[Jau_Peacecraft]

Piracy only pays in the sense of giving a tough standard of competition for white markets (mainstream)( to compete with. Otherwise, it's pretty neutral as most who pirate wouldn't have paid anyways.

[Punk_Savage]

I have to get me a copy of this. Cant wait.

[SandyPilgrim]

Oh, godammit. I already bought this album on iTunes. Nor do I have any money whatsoever to plunk down on this. It's a pity, because that acoustic E.P. and the lost "Honest Goodbye" video are rather intriguing.

[gr1170]

"BAD RELIGION are giving back to the fans who have supported them in their over two-decade long career with "New Maps of Hell" deluxe edition."

This is where Trent Reznor pwns. His way of giving back to the fans is releasing a full length album for free.

This is also why I never buy the album when it comes out. It's rare an album is not re-released within a year or two.

[alliwant]

Nice...might try and pick it up because I missed it first time around.

[Jau_Peacecraft]

gr1170, this is the first time BR have done this, and they are doing this as a first step towards flowing with the change of the wind in the industry.

I wouldn't be surprised if in an year or so, they tried something more radical in line with their next album. The main reason why I think this re-issue is a good thing is because I think the release of NMOH was underwhelming, and many did miss out on buying it or never got to buying it because they didnt see it as worthwhile a purchase.

The extras would appeal to those looking for bang for their buck, which would inturn also most likley be the same people who like to support their band monetarily (you can support them without money, fyi) by buying their albums.

BR are also an older bunch compared to Trent Reznor, but in several recent interviews they've frequently acknowledged the way the industry is changing (particularly Brett).

My guess is that they are trying to feel out what alternative methods of releasing are best for future reference for future release.

Besides, just wait to get it used on amazon or ebay if it's too expensive. There's also that stupid inflation, i mean, stimulus check coming in the mail as well .

[Jau_Peacecraft]

first time re-releasing an album in such a short period of time*

[SandyPilgrim]

gr1170 wrote:
This is where Trent Reznor pwns. His way of giving back to the fans is releasing a full length album for free.

Yeah, after he's already a ****ing millionaire.

There are other bands that have been doing this for longer, but they never get the credit. Look at Bomb the Music Industry! They're a relatively unknown band, who have from the get go released they're albums for free on a donation based record label--which, I might add, has other bands on it that do the exact same thing. Reznor has the right idea... but don't give him and Radiohead all the credit for being "radicals" in the music industry.

[Trynstopme]

SandyPilgrim wrote:

gr1170 wrote:
This is where Trent Reznor pwns. His way of giving back to the fans is releasing a full length album for free.


Yeah, after he's already a ****ing millionaire.

There are other bands that have been doing this for longer, but they never get the credit. Look at Bomb the Music Industry! They're a relatively unknown band, who have from the get go released they're albums for free on a donation based record label--which, I might add, has other bands on it that do the exact same thing. Reznor has the right idea... but don't give him and Radiohead all the credit for being "radicals" in the music industry.

I do.
Just cause they arent the first - theyre still the first major acts to do it.
If a hundreds of small bands do it, it wont add up to the publicity of Radiohead and Nine Inch Nails.
Its not so much credit as it is making the movement known.