Friend of P86! 

Update: We are getting close to finishing LP1 of our forthcoming DOUBLE ALBUM. We are hard at work as we speak, tracking in Temecula, CA with producer Beau Burchell (Senses Fail, Saosin, The Bronx). We can’t say thanks enough to all of you for pre-ordering and helping to make this massive project possible. The month of June will be dedicated to finishing LP1 and writing LP2, which will be recorded in July/August. We are looking to have the entire project wrapped from a recording standpoint by September, barring any unforeseen obstacles. Simultaneously, we are working on the forthcoming Project 86 History Book, The Final Album Storybook, and finally, the visual album. All of this work will take us through much of the year…but the wait will be worth it! Thanks again for the ongoing support and patience. 

If you preordered items to support the campaign, we remind you (just as we have with the previous three Project 86 albums), EVERYTHING WILL FULFILLED TOGETHER WHEN WE ARE FINISHED RECORDING. We know you want your stuff…we are working hard to get it all done so you can have it (at this point by late September-again, subject to many variables!). Remember, your preorder has gone toward funding this massive creative effort… 

Please continue to preorder and support, as between inflation and the natural results of the creative process, much of it costs nearly double what we initially anticipated when we launched the project. NO JOKE!. Visit our preorder store to support the final chapter here. And to preview music and see every part of this process…visit our Patreon, where you can hear lyrics, stories from the book, over 75 podcast episodes, interviews with all collaborators, hours of live in-studio content...and did we mention PREVIEWS OF THE NEW MUSIC? Right now, you can preview SIX NEW (nearly finisihed) TRACKS (spoiler alert!) 

Love you guys…thanks for making this whole process so special. More to come… 

P86

We added a couple BIG shows to our calendar. Check it out here.

As we continue to record our double album and work toward funding our final stretch goals, we have just added some HUGE new preorder items to the final chapter campaign: 

ALBUMS FOUR THROUGH SIX ON VINYL 

You read that right. 

SONGS TO BURN YOUR BRIDGES BY, ...AND THE REST WILL FOLLOW, and RIVAL FACTIONS on VINYL! 

ALL THREE RELEASES HAVE FOUR EXCLUSIVE VARIANTS IN VERY LIMITED QUANTITIES AND WILL SELL OUT DURING THE PREORDER PHASE. 

1. Black (Regular Vinyl) 

2. Colored 

3. Gatefold Splatter 

4. Gatefold Hand-Poured (No Two Alike!) 

PREORDER AND RESERVE YOURS NOW! 

NOTE: THIS IS A PREORDER to help FUND the ever-increasing budget for our final chapter. Your purchase in advance helps pay for studio costs for the double album, production costs for all the merch and music, plus all the stretch goals we are committed to delivering. You will receive your vinyl in approximately 180 days (which is FAST for vinyl turnarounds right now), and will receive tracking information once it ships!

UPDATE: RECORDING HAS BEGUN... 

As of this writing, we are finishing up preproduction in Ft. Smith, Arkansas, and will be heading to Springfield, Missouri this evening to begin tracking the instruments for PART ONE of the DOUBLE ALBUM. 

We will be tracking instruments the next ten days at Spire Studios in Springfield. Then, we will begin vocal production May 9 in Temecula, CA with Producer Beau Burchell (Who is also slated to mix PART ONE). 

After PART ONE is finished, we will begin work on PART TWO OF THE DOUBLE ALBUM, which will be the Brutality and Digital EPs.  

This is the moment where the months of writing, ideating, and preparing begins to come to fruition.  

We are posting tons of live content every single day on THE FINAL CHAPTER PATREON, so if you haven't subscribed yet, THERE IS NO BETTER TIME! You can also listen to demos (Gold level and above), and relive the many months of process which led up to this. 

Preorders are still live, so if you want to reserve your copy of the many variants of vinyl, the double album on CD, or one of the many pieces of merch, do it NOW! 

So pumped to share all this will you in the weeks and months come...

We wanted to say thank you to everyone, once again, for supporting THE FINAL CHAPTER and helping us to hit our initial goal to fund the fulfillment of the album...WHICH IS NOW A DOUBLE ALBUM! 

We will begin tracking part one (the main album) April 14 in Springfield, MO. After the main album is tracked, we will then begin preproduction for the second part of the double album (The two EPs...Digital and Brutality (not official titles). More information to come... 

We will be live-streaming much of the recording process on THE FINAL CHAPTER PATREON here. 

Campaign Update: 

Due to rising costs and inflation, he have had to push our final two stretch goals a little higher. We are still in the process of funding the following stretch goals. Please continue to support so we can hit these goals and make this final piece of the P86 puzzle complete! Preorder or subscribe to help fund these goals!  

140% THE FINAL ALBUM STORYBOOK 

Expanded album art and a literary work of fiction, based on the album. Approximately 80-100 pages. Hardcover, beautiful coffee table book. 

150% The FINAL VISUAL ALBUM 

A short film the length of the album, where the music functions as a score. Animated. Visually tells the story of the both the Storybook and album in the form of interconnected music videos for every song. 

Thank you all, again, for your INCREDIBLE support...

We wanted to say thank you to everyone, once again, for supporting THE FINAL CHAPTER and helping us to hit our initial goal to fund the fulfillment of the album. 

We are currently writing new material, AND LOOKING TO RECORD THE NEW ALBUM IN EARLY 2022. For in-depth access to the process of the new album, book, and much more, please subscribe to THE FINAL CHAPTER Patreon here. All Patreon subscriptions also count toward the funding of all goals. 20% of Stretch Goal Funds will be donated to the charity of choice with YOU (TBD once campaign ends). 

WE ARE NOT DONE YET. 

THESE ARE THE MOST EPIC STRETCH GOALS YET: 

125% ALBUM RELEASE SHOW is OFFICIALLY ON 

(Once Album is completed) 2022. HUGE two-night event in Nashville, TN. PRE-ORDER TICKETS HERE (scroll to bottom) TO HELP FUND THIS EVENT. 

130% THE DIGITAL EP 

The final album will consist of heavy analog and digital elements. The DIGITAL EP will be complimentary piece to the Brutality EP, and serve as the second side of the second CD/VINYL!   

135% THE FINAL ALBUM STORYBOOK 

Expanded album art and a literary work of fiction, based on the album. Approximately 80-100 pages. Hardcover, beautiful coffee table book. 

140% The FINAL VISUAL ALBUM 

A short film the length of the album, where the music functions as a score. Animated. Visually tells the story of the both the Storybook and album in the form of interconnected music videos for every song. 

New items for Preorder: 

*1997 Kanji Tee (Only SIX per size available) 

*Double Album CD and Vinyl 

*The Final Album Storybook 

And more... 

SUBSCRIBE ON PATREON at ANY LEVEL between now and the end of the year, and you will be entered to win ALL PHYSICAL MUSIC AND LITERARY ITEMS ON THE CAMPAIGN...The two books, All Vinyl, Cds, and the Cassette...a collector's set like no other. Winner Announced January 1! 

ALL ORDERS RECEIVE A DIGITAL COPY OF THE ALBUM TWO WEEKS BEFORE PUBLIC RELEASE, THE TRUTHLESS HEROES LYRIC NOTEBOOK, ALBUM STEMS, AND ACCESS TO THE DBL 20th ANNIVERSARY LIVESTREAM! SPEND $50 OR MORE AND RECEIVE THE TRUTHLESS HEROES DEMOS! 

Thank you all, again, for your INSANE support...AND LET'S DO THIS!

Now live on all streaming platforms, our FINAL holiday jam! A little taste of what is to come...

Before we get into the update...HAVE YOU HEARD "CAROL OF THE BELL(TOWER)S?" 

It's a sonic hint of what is coming on the final album...a whole 'nother gear of heavy for P86. If you haven't, check out our recent posts for some teaser clips. 

All Patreon Subscribers and Preorder folks have (and will, for those of you that haven't) been sent a WAV file of the song via email/Patreon link. The official release date to streaming services 11/25! 

NOW THEN, AN UPDATE: 

1. As of Monday, we have officially hit the 115% stretch goal, which means the FAN REMIX ALBUM IS HAPPENING (details coming as we get closer to the album). 

2. We are at 116% funded. Which means, THE BRUTALITY EP is WITHIN REACH. This EP will be beyond heavy...even heavier than Carol of the Bell(tower)s, even heavier than the forthcoming album. At 120% IT'S ON. 

3. NOW, every preorder of $50.00 or more will receive The Brutality EP (provided we hit 120%). Every Patreon subscriber who is Silver or above (two months minimum, or $50 total subscription) will receive the EP for free. 

4. We continue to write for the new album, and will be writing through the end of the year. More samples coming soon for for upper-level Patreon subscribers. Recording plans are tentatively set for early in the new year. 

NEW ITEMS/WAYS TO SUPPORT: 

*TWO NEW VINYL VARIANTS (for a total of 3 - AND a 3-set item. If you already ordered the regular vinyl, this will be Variant 1 (gold vinyl). Variant 2 will be gold, black and white splatter, and Variant 3 will be gold, black, and white marble. 

*FINAL CALLIGRAPHY PARCHMENTS. Back by popular demand...only 10 available (only a few left now). Get your favorite song written in Calligraphy by Schwab to frame. LAST CHANCE, AND WE MEAN IT! 

*YEARLY FINAL CHAPTER PATREON SUBSCRIPTIONS. We figure we will be at this thing for a year, minimum. Subscribe and save 10%. 

Preorder here. Subscribe here.

We know you have given a lot...but we have so much more to give, as well. And you know what? 'Tis the season... 

LET'S MAKE BRUTALITY HAPPEN! 

-P86

We wanted to say thank you to everyone, once again, for supporting THE FINAL CHAPTER and helping us to hit our initial goal to fund the fulfillment of the album. We are currently writing new material, and we are posting updates periodically via social media (for in-depth access to the process of the new album, book, and much more, please subscribe to THE FINAL CHAPTER Patreon here. 

Now, we are re-launching the campaign with new, STRETCH GOALS. 

And, because we want the legacy of P86 to be about something larger than just riffs, lyrics, beats, band members, or performances, we will be donating 20% of ALL PROCEEDS ABOVE OUR INITIAL GOAL to a worthwhile cause (TBD). We will simply take these funds as they come in and set them aside, then make one donation once we close the preorder, when the album is finished. We will then choose a cause WITH YOUR HELP (that is, those who subscribe and preorder) at that time! 

HERE ARE THE STRETCH GOALS: 

105% ONE LAST CHRISTMAS JAM 

ALL PREORDERS AND PATRONS WILL RECEIVE THIS APPROXIMATELY 2 WEEKS BEFORE IT GOES LIVE ON STREAMING SERVICES.  This will be the 10th Christmas Jam, completing the Christmas album…for you to spin for every holiday season from here to eternity! 

110%  AUDIO BOOK OF I. NEED. TRUTH. 

The book documenting the 25-year-plus history of the band which is currently being written by Schwab. This Audio Book will be narrated by Schwab, as well. This product will be funded and created, then available for FREE to all those who preorder the book. It will also be available as a separate purchase item on Project86.com (and other distribution services) once it is finished. 

115% FAN REMIX ALBUM 

NEW FREE ITEM: STEMS. Once we hit this, ALL Preorders and subscribers will receive access to the stems of the record when it is finished, so YOU can create your own remixes we will pick the best remix submission of each song for a fan compilation remix record. We will make this available to stream/download for free on Project86.com. 

120% THE BRUTALITY EP - FOUR P86 HARDCORE/METALCORE SONGS 

This is the P86 you always dreamed of - on (illegal) Testosterone! All preorders/subscribers will receive this if we hit 120%. To be recorded AFTER the full-length (Details TBD). 

Preorder here. Visit THE FINAL CHAPTER CAMPAIGN on Patreon here. Subscribe and receive the Bi-weekly FINAL CAMPAIGN Podcast, live studio feed, hear the music as we make it, and MUCH more. 

ALL ORDERS RECEIVE A DIGITAL COPY OF THE ALBUM TWO WEEKS BEFORE PUBLIC RELEASE, THE TRUTHLESS HEROES LYRIC NOTEBOOK, AND ACCESS TO THE DBL 20th ANNIVERSARY LIVESTREAM! SPEND $50 OR MORE AND RECEIVE THE TRUTHLESS HEROES DEMOS! SPEND $100 OR MORE AND RECEIVE A SMALL, SURPRISE PIECE OF P86 HISTORY FROM SCHWAB'S PERSONAL COLLECTION!

NEW ITEMS: YOU CHOOSE THE PULLOVER HOODIE DESIGN (NOW WITH VINTAGE DRAGON PULLOVER HOODIE), BLACKTHORN I. NEED. TRUTH. LEATHER BOOK COVER w/ YOUR NAME, MENTORSHIP EXPERIENCE, and YOUR STORY IN THE I. NEED. TRUTH. BOOK!

Twenty-five years has led us to this, the eleventh, and FINAL CHAPTER. 

"Into the maelstrom we breathe with fire and audacity. We will be the respite, the hiding place. The collision which has spread division has not consumed us...We call all those who CAN. NO. LONGER. IGNORE...the real, the true. 

We will champion the one, rightful heir to justice and freedom. With banners aflight, our senses heightened...WE WILL NOT GO QUIETLY INTO THE NIGHT..at the hands of the pure, your fleeting victory becomes your extinction. We will unify while your divide becomes your demise." 

In a world of chaos and division, allow us to be your SAFE HAVEN, once more. In a time of all-out war, aid us in being the beacon of light, truth, hope, and justice in a time where civilization crumbles. These are our swan songs. Let us sing them together...with throats of aflame. 

Join WITH us, one last time...We are partnering with YOU for THE FINAL SONGS, THE FINAL SHOWS, THE FINAL CHAPTER CAMPAIGN. There is no way to put into words what these last 25 years heave meant... 
​We are going to put all we have into making this last chapter memorable and worthy of the P86 legacy... 

PREORDER HERE TO FUND THE CAMPAIGN, OR SUBSCRIBE ON PATREON. ONCE WE RAISE $60,000.00 (Our break-even point for all production and fulfillment), we will begin creating everything...The album, the book, the final music video trilogy, the final shows. 

Your pre-order will go toward studio costs, fulfillment, and video production costs!  WE CANNOT SAY THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR BEING THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF THIS EPIC JOURNEY! 

Visit THE FINAL CHAPTER CAMPAIGN on Patreon here. Subscribe and receive the P86 Bi-weekly P86 Podcast, Live studio feed, hear the music as we make it, and MUCH more. 

ALL ORDERS RECEIVE DIGITAL COPY OF THE ALBUM TWO WEEKS BEFORE PUBLIC RELEASE! SPEND $50 OR MORE AND RECEIVE THE TRUTHLESS HEROES DEMOS! SPEND $100 OR MORE AND RECEIVE A SMALL, SURPRISE PIECE OF P86 HISTORY FROM SCHWAB'S PERSONAL COLLECTION!