 | J. Bannon Mini-Documentary from McFarland & Pecci coming soon. A still from the upcoming J. Bannon mini-documentary directed by Ian McFarland of McFarland & Pecci. More news soon. Photographer - Heather McGrath (www.heathermcgrath.com) Director/Producer- Ian McFarland Production Co: McFarland & Pecci (www.mcfarlandandpecci.com) |
 | Interview with Wes Eisold & Tim Cossar of Give Up The Ghost (AN) After a recent American Nightmare band practice, I sat down with Wes and Tim, the founding members of the band. For over an hour we discussed the early years of American Nightmare. the highs and lows in their complicated history, the name change to Give Up The Ghost, as well as their recent decision to take the stage once again later this month. For those unaware, I designed visuals for the band (alongside illustrator Linas Garsys) for a number of years during the band's initial run in the early 2000's. You can read the transcription at the link below. Click here to read the interview |
 | Blizzard Beast... It's been an incredibly busy winter personally and professionally. It looks like I am heading into an even busier now in 2012, here's a quick update: Music: New Converge album recording is now underway. "Wear Your Wounds" album mixing is moving forward. A variety of other recordings will begin to surface soon. New Converge DVD video material is finally collected and editing is underway. Artwork: Rise And Fall "Faith" Album Gypsy "Giant's Despair" Album (Cold World members) Give Up The Ghost (AN) Show Apparel (design only) Converge Estore and Show Apparel screaminggetsyounothing.com (along w/ FYFfest.com people) Give Up The Ghost (AN) Vinyl Reissues New mixed media and fine art projects... Rise And Fall "Deceiver" EP and "Hellmouth" Reissue (design only) New Silkscreened Print projects... Max G. Morton Book Cover... Pop Sub Print series contribution... Other: All things Deathwish... Be sure to check out the J. Bannon Facebook Page for any immediate updates. As always, thanks for the support. -J. J. Bannon Facebook Page J. Bannon Official Estore |
 | J. Bannon Silkscreened and Giclee Prints in the "Possess" section New Prints: AVAILABLE NOW "On My Shield" Artist Proofs and One of a kind Prints AVAILABLE NOW "Old Crow" Giclee Print (Limited to 25) AVAILABLE NOW "Scars" Giclee Print (Limited to 25) On Sale (almost gone, discounted for a limited time): "Disintegrate" Silkscreened Prints (3 versions left, each limited to 50) "Harvest of the Carcass" (Metallic Blue) Silkscreened Print (Limited to 50) "Harvest of the Carcass" (Metallic Red) Silkscreened Print (Limited to 50) "Lucky Me" Artist Edition (Metallic Silver) Silkscreened Print (Limited to 200) "On My Shield" Silkscreened Print Artist Version (Limited to 300) Also Available: One of a kind Framed Artist Proofs from recent art shows "As Pearls Before Swine" Giclee Print (Limited to 25) "Converge: Seattle" (Red Edition) Silkscreened Print (Artist Proof, Limited to 15) "Seizures In Barren Praise" Rare Prints and Artist Proofs J. Bannon Facebook Page J. Bannon Official Estore |
 | J. Bannon "Disintegrate" Silkscreened Print Available now 4 different versions, each limited to 50 only. The "Disintegrate" silkscreened print features the collage/illustration I created for the upcoming Converge & Dropdead Split EP. This screen print measures in at a manageable 24"W X 36"H poster size and is printed on a vibrant French Paper Glo Tone stock. Each print is hand numbered, signed, and embossed by myself. J. Bannon Facebook Page J. Bannon Official Estore |
 | Irons & Pulling Teeth "Grey Savior" Split 12"LP available now in the DW Estore This long awaited split 12"LP is available now via Deathwish. Aside from my musical contributions in Irons, I also have a remix of Pulling Teeth's "Dismissed In Time" on their side of the release. Here's the Deathwish Description: Irons: J. Bannon (Converge, etc), Dwid Hellion (Integrity, etc), and Stephen Kasner (Blood Fountains) are "Irons". A collective effort to create apocalyptic, non-linear music from a primal fine art based mindset. With this release, Irons have forged a pensive sonic reflection ripe with melancholy and despair. Electronic textures, haunting vocals, and unorthodox guitar work all dance together to create an unforgettable melodic portrait that is unlike anything out there today. Pulling Teeth: A stylistic departure for Pulling Teeth, here they utilize this release to tread into deeper, more experimental, musical waters. The featured opus "Generals Of Dark Hymns" shows a new kind of dynamic emerging from their dark well of creative character. Slowing the pace only to crash down with a force merely hinted at in previous Pulling Teeth recordings. The release also features a J. Bannon (Converge, etc) remix of "Dismissed In Time", the epic closing track from their heralded "Martyr Immortal" album. IRONS & Pulling Teeth "Grey Savior" Audio Player IRONS Apparel & Releases in the DW Estore Pulling Teeth Releases & Apparel in the DW Estore |
 | Supermachiner "Rust" 2XCD Collection out now Limited to 1000 hand assembled copies, this release is available exclusively in the DW Estore. No retail version will be made available. Nearing a decade after the only proper Supermachiner release, Deathwish brings you "Rust", the complete 30 track 2XCD Supermachiner collection. "Rust" features the sought after "Rise of the Great Machine" tracks, as well as four track ghosts of forgotten songs, and other unique audio experiments. All of it showcasing the artistic spirit that made Supermachiner such a unique animal for the time. Foreshadowing the future marriage between "post hardcore", "noise rock", and "shoe-gaze" genres that dominates today's avant garde/experimental music world. Supermachiner "Rust" Audio Player Supermachiner Releases & Apparel in the DW Estore J. Bannon Facebook Page J. Bannon Official Estore |
 | Supermachiner "Rise Of The Great Machine" 2XLP out now The e-vinyl label in France has released the "Rise Of The Great Machine" album (now OOP) as a limited edition gatefold 2XLP (pictured to the left). The release is a one time pressing and is available now in the e-Vinyl Estore as well as the DW Estore. Click here to order from the DW Estore Click here to order now from e-Vinyl e-vinyl Website J. Bannon Facebook Page J. Bannon Official Estore |
 | A few answers to the same questions... Thank you to everyone who has checked out the site so far, it's appreciated. First thing, please do not email me about a project as I am not taking any on at the moment. It's simply not possible for me at this time. Also, since I received a number of emails about how I make things, I figured it may be best to make an entry here about that. Tattoos: I have a healthy respect for the tattoo world. Though I appreciate when I see my work tattooed on a person, I do not design tattoos for anyone at this time. Illustrations/Mixed Media work: I make a majority of my work by hand. Ie: I do not use Photoshop brushes/effects in my work. I'm not that technologically advanced to do such a thing. My use of a computer is extremely basic in that regard. It's a great tool to clean up images, but I don't see it as a creative tool by itself. Many commercial projects I work on require a great deal of versatility/flexibility in their uses and sizing. Because of this, I tend to construct pieces physically in layers, and will scan those elements for later use. Photography also plays a major part in what I create. Overall Advice: Learn to be poor yet dedicated, forever. Step away from the computer every chance you can and learn how to be flexible as an artist/designer. Learn art history, color theory, grid systems, typography, photography, and illustration. Work with other artists/designers around you. We all learn from one another. Education is everything, but the institution isn't. School is great, but retaining information is better. With that said, Art School is great for some and a waiting room for others. It's certainly not a requirement to be an artist. Once you have a knowledge base, the world is yours. J. Bannon Facebook Page J. Bannon Official Estore |