In The Know (1992)

Description

-for the first time on VINYL (the original version was only available on CD in 1992)-2024 remaster, mastered for vinyl-the most popular of Non-Fiction’s three albums-printed insert with liner notes and numerous illustrations-with Alan Tecchio (Hades, Watchtower) and Dan Lorenzo (Hades, Patriarchs In Black)-The voice of Hades & Watchtower meets US doomy metal with a 70s groove During a European tour by HADES, it became clear that the band would soon break up. Guitarist Dan Lorenzo formed Non-Fiction with Dan Nastasi (MUCKY PUP, DOG EAT DOG), who then recorded an EP. However, the lineup carousel would turn again and the HADES and WATCHTOWER singer Alan Tecchio and bassist Kevin Bolembach (later SEVEN WITCHES, JACK FROST and others) came on board. In 1991, the debut album "Preface" was released on Grand Slamm Records, in Europe on Steamhammer/SPV. At the time, the band’s doom metal tendencies must have puzzled many HADES and WATCHTOWER fans, while fans of the style remained unaware in an era when the Internet did not exist. It is astonishing that some trademarks of HADES can still be found in NON-FICTION’s music (see also the HADES reunion album from 1995). In 1992, the second album "In The Know" was released, which is considered one of the fans’ favorites and was only released on CD at the time. Once again, the cover art recalls Hipgnosis artwork (Pink Floyd, UFO, etc.). Many fans were waiting for an LP version, which is now available 32 years later. After the album’s release, Non-Fiction toured successfully with Savatage and Overkill, where they could be seen in Europe. Today, HADES and WATCHTOWER (with Alan Tecchio) are active again - sporadically - and many fans hope that Non-Fiction will make another appearance. The musical continuation, although somewhat more modern, is currently provided by Dan Lorenzo’s band, PATRIARCHS IN BLACK, which is enjoying great success in the US.