Year 200X – Official Site

“World of Ruin” is here!

Tim — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 16:06:05 +0000

That’s right! Our new EP, “World of Ruin,” is now available. The album is available in both digital and physical flavors, and purchasing the physical copy will allow you to download a digital copy while you wait for the physical disc.

NOTE: as of this writing, physical discs are still in production. Estimated completion date is early May. Once physical copies are received by the band, they will be shipped to all those who ordered them.

http://year200x.bandcamp.com

WORLD OF RUIN
1. Intro
2. Wizards and Warriors/Ironsword (Forest – Wind Elemental – Outside Castle Ironspire)
3. Mega Man X (Spark Mandrill – Opening Stage)
4. Twin Cobra (Stage 1 – Stage 2)
5. Chrono Cross (Star Stealing Girl)
6. Final Fantasy VI (Dancing Mad)

Guitar, bass, and keyboards for World of Ruin were recorded at Fat Nut Studios, Lansing, MI.

All additional recording and album mixing was patiently done by Chris Sharrock in his studio in Lansing, MI.

Album mastering by Grant “Stemage” Henry (www.stemagemusic.com)

Adam Marshall – Outro solo on “Dancing Mad” and second solo on “Wizards and Warriors”
Amanda Lepre – Choir vocals on “Dancing Mad”
John Chowansky – Outro solo on “Dancing Mad”
Lauren Liebowitz – Flute on “Star Stealing Girl”
Lauren Mitchell – Cello on “Intro” and “Star Stealing Girl”
Vik Sandhu – Violin on “Intro” and “Star Stealing Girl”

With:
Contrabass by Ian Whiters
Mandolin, choir vocals, and live and programmed keyboards by Tim Lydon
Additional choir vocals by Chris Sharrock
Rance Tatroe – Moral inspiration and keeper of the cheeseburgers

All album art by Kurt Horsfall (firebornform.deviantart.com)
Layout by Tim Lydon
Band photos by Jena McShane (www.mcshanephotography.com)
Year 200X logo and “X” design by Jude Buffum (www.judebuffum.com)
Beta testing by Erik “VikingGuitar” Peabody (www.vikingguitar.com)

Update 4-13-12

Tim — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 23:43:47 +0000

Yeeeaaahhh….sorry guys, it’s been a while. I guess I didn’t realize that people actually come to the website for updates haha. I should get it through my head that not all of our fans are on Facebook.

So what’s been up? Well, we played probably the best show of our lives at MAGfest X. Having Nobuo Uematsu watch us play one of his songs, and then him and his band expressing that they liked it, was one of the high points of our musical (and personal) careers.

We don’t have any other shows booked right now, and that is intentional: We have drums and some of the rhythm guitar parts for a new EP completed, and we’re really trying to focus on getting it done. Once it’s done, we may start considering adding a few shows. However, with work, families, and other stuff, we’re finding it hard to find time to record and rehearse. Stupid life always getting in the way of fun.

But yeah, I’m going to try to be a little more active at keeping the site updated for those of you who don’t frequent Facebook. However, that will always be the best source of up-to-date information, so if you’re on Facebook, be sure to add us.

As always, feel free to post any questions or comments you might have, and I’ll be sure to answer them.

Take care everyone,

Tim

Fixed past shows

Tim — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 23:35:04 +0000

The past shows listing under Shows has been broken, and only showed the first 30 shows we played. It’s been fixed and now shows them all.

MAGfest X, Part 1

Tim — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 23:16:54 +0000

Shot by VGCB

MAGfest X, Part 2

Tim — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 23:15:33 +0000

Shot by VGCB

Shuto Con – Show 42

Tim — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:19:54 +0000

www.shutocon.com

WITH:

Year200X
The X-Hunters
Arc Impulse

MAGfest X – Show 41

Tim — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 20:24:14 +0000

What is MAGFest all about?
In short, MAGFest is a music and video gaming festival run by fans, for fans. In more verbose terms, it’s an annual event dedicated to the celebration of video games and video game music. Every year offers 24-hour console, arcade, and PC game rooms, live video game cover bands, a vendors area, and guest speakers from the video game industry and fan scene. It also features a “JamSpace” available to all attendees for impromptu music performances. Numerous other events are scheduled each day.

What makes MAGFest unique is that it’s an event run by fans for fans. There are no corporate sponsors, no over-crowded showfloors, and no hour long lines. MAGFest is built from the ground up to be a party-like atmosphere with focus on community and fan creations, which creates an environment that no other expo or convention can ever recreate.

Classic L337 interview at Glass City Con

Tim — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 13:30:32 +0000

This is an interview with the metal 8-bit cover band: Year 200X (www.year200Xband.com) at Glass City Con III (www.glasscitycon.com). The interview was performed by Scott and the video was recorded and produced by Tony of the @classicL337 Gaming Podcast. Follow us at: www.twitter.com/classicL337

Northern Michigan Anime Convention – Show 40

Tim — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 20:00:30 +0000

Northern Michigan Anime Convention. Northern Michigan’s ONLY anime convention. September 9th-11th at the Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City, MI. Visit www.nmacon.com for more info.

Gen Con Indy – Show 39

Tim — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 20:16:10 +0000

If you haven’t heard of Gen Con, then you’re not a true tabletop gamer. From the website:

Gen Con Indy is the original, longest running, best attended, gaming convention in the world. For over 41 years, Gen Con Indy has been setting the trend and breaking records. Last year, more than 100,698 turnstile and 30,000 unique attendees experienced Gen Con Indy. The biggest complaint we hear is that there is simply too much to do, see, and experience. Get lost in a phantasm of art exhibits. Stare at jaw-dropping costumes, or better yet, wear one of your own. Meet the movers and the shakers in the gaming industry. Check out the newest games and get a sneak peek at the latest editions.

And, of course, play your heart out with fellow enthusiasts in a community that understands your passion. What you’ll experience at Gen Con Indy is nothing short of IT. You know, whatever “It” is for you? This is IT! Get ready to get there.