S E V E R A N C E

NOTE  Due to conflicting schedules, Severance will not be performing at the Vital Remains show at Smokin' Aces on May 24. The show is still on, so by all means go and support the scene. More information can be acquired at the Dead Gift Entertainment sites. Sorry for any inconvenience. JP

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Our pals in The Netherlands have been spreading the Severance word through their country's airwaves. Here's the playlist. JP
Playlist of Brutalism Radio Show
1. Euthanasia-Tygers of Pan Tang
2. Deep Down Human Being- Infernal Revulsion
3. Witches Sabbath-Sathanas
4. Cyclopia-Arsames
5. A Disease Called Dogma-Estuary
6. Copulatin in Meconium-Razorcunt
7. War Anthem-Svyatogor
8. Clear Ass Boozin and Butthole Bruisin-Sikfuk
9. Plasma-Divinity
10. Syringes and Chemical-Chthonian
11. Hatred Within-Severance
12. New Clear File- Delirium X Tremens
13. A Plague Called Religion-Dawn of Retaliation
14. Windchimes and Happy Times-Pencil Lead Syringe
15. Verlegt Nach Hadamar-Spetalsk

As we continue to write material for a future release, the latest addition to the Severance library has been completed.  The new song is called "Ambivalent Reflections" and clocks in at a little under 5 minutes.  This song is about an individual who no longer has any family left to share his/her remaining years of life.  He/She realizes that the family's legacy will end with this person's demise.  As this person reflects on the past, he/she is having mixed feelings on how to feel about his/her life.  Should this person feel shameful because the family name will die with him/her? Or should this person feel as if he/she is honorably concluding the family legacy?  The internal conflict shifts from positive to negative (opposites) throughout the whole song to emphasize the reflecting part (as that of a mirror which reflects the complete opposite of the real image), as well as reflecting in terms of thinking of the past.   So not only do the lyrics tell of someone's ambivalent reflections, the lyrical structure also reflects ambivalence with each lyrical phrase of positive reflection being immediately followed by a phrase of  its negative counterpart.   With the exception of a few previously scheduled shows, we are going to refrain from accepting every show offer and zealously continue to write new music in hopes of having a new CD out by 2008.  We'll keep you posted on this progress.  JP

As some of you may already know, we are planning on releasing a compilation disc of previously-released material.  The purpose of this release is to compile all of our best songs and put them on one disc.  The only problem is that we can't reach an agreement on which songs to choose.  That is why we have decided to let you, the listeners, decide for us.  Simply go to our Listener Song Vote Page and pick 3 of the listed songs that you would like to see on this release.  The 8 songs with the most votes will be included on this CD.  In addition to the 8 songs, we will be including one new, unreleased song, and some video footage.  This will be a great way of introducing our newer, younger fans to both the new and old Severance.  Thanks for you help. JP

For your convenience, we've added a page with most of the distributors who are helping spread the Severance sickness throughout the globe. If you are having trouble finding our material, these people should be able to help get some Severance in your ears.  Go to the CD Distributors page to find a distributor near you.  JP

We've noticed quite a few of you showing your support for Severance by wearing your Severance attire just about everywhere from concerts to supermarkets, and shopping malls to churches.  We've decided to dedicate a page to you guys because your support is priceless and greatly appreciated.  This page will contain photos of anyone wearing anything that supports Severance.  If you own one of our shirts, beanies, etc.  and don't see yourself on this page, send us your pic, and I will post it a.s.a.p.  You can send it to my (Jaime's) e-mail address, which can be found on the "Contacts  Page".  If you would like a shirt, check out our "Merchandise Page" and purchase one.  Click on each thumbnail to acquire more information about the photo.  Thanks for your support and stay severed.  JP

The band would like to personally thank all those who have taken the time to inform themselves of the latest from the Severance camp by checking out this website.  In approximately a year and a half, you have made this site 35,000 hits strong; and for that we thank you.  We will continue to update and maintain this site, as well as our myspace site, to bring you anything and everything you need to know.  Thanks again, and continue the support.  JP