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Support the New Assemblage 23 Album

In 2020, Assemblage 23 will unleash its first album in over 3 years. Help make it happen!

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Support the New Assemblage 23 Album

Support the New Assemblage 23 Album

Support the New Assemblage 23 Album

Support the New Assemblage 23 Album

Support the New Assemblage 23 Album

In 2020, Assemblage 23 will unleash its first album in over 3 years. Help make it happen!

In 2020, Assemblage 23 will unleash its first album in over 3 years. Help make it happen!

In 2020, Assemblage 23 will unleash its first album in over 3 years. Help make it happen!

In 2020, Assemblage 23 will unleash its first album in over 3 years. Help make it happen!

Tom Shear
Tom Shear
Tom Shear
Tom Shear
3 Campaigns |
Walpole, United States
$60,074 USD by 853 backers
$50,000 USD by 706 backers on Dec 10, 2019
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Short Summary

Hello. My name is Tom Shear and for the past 20 years, I’ve been releasing music under the name Assemblage 23.

It’s been well over 3 years since the previous Assemblage 23 album, “Endure” was released and many of you may be rightly wondering when there is going to be a new album. So, I am happy to announce that I’ve been working on new material since Spring of this year (you can hear one of the tracks in progress in the intro of the video) and am planning on releasing Assemblage 23’s 9th album, which will be called “Mourn”, in the first half of 2020.

I hadn’t originally planned on doing another crowd-funding campaign, but over the past year or so, I’ve gotten enough messages from fans  asking when I was going to do another one, that it seemed like it might be worthwhile. A lot of you mentioned that you really liked the exclusive merch you could get, as well as some of the more “experience” based perks like Skype calls, guest vocals and the like. So I thought, “Hey, why not?” 

What We Need & What You Get

I am setting the initial goal for $5,000, as I did last time. This helps cover mastering and artwork expenses as well as the cost of having the perk items made. There are a ton of great, totally-exclusive perks on offer that you won't be able to get anywhere else. I think you'll find that there's something for everyone and at every price point.

• Autographed copies of albums
• An exclusive, contributors-only t-shirt design
• An exclusive, contributors-only zip-up hoodie (first new hoodie in 10+ years!)
• One-on-one Skype conversations
• Have Assemblage 23 remix or produce your band's song
• Even have Assemblage 23 come play a private concert for you and your friends!

The Impact

Now, in the interest of total transparency, this album is going to come out whether or not the campaign reaches its goal. My aim in creating this campaign is less about raising a certain amount of money and more about connecting directly with the fans and offering special items and experiences above and beyond the typical band merch. That said, I can't tell you how much the overwhelming amount of support you guys have showed me in the past means to me. The music industry can be really discouraging at times, but there's nothing like the love you all have showed me to remind me why it is I keep doing this.

Risks & Challenges

This isn't the first crowd-funding campaign Assemblage 23 has done, and honestly, we hit a couple snags last time. We encountered some unexpected manufacturing delays that delayed shipment of some items, but I also made a few mistakes on my end. Firstly, I failed to anticipate the massive response the previous campaign would receive and hadn't arranged for additional help to assist me in getting everything out in a timely manner. This left me to fill nearly 800 orders on my own, which, as you can imagine, was a bit insane.  I also made the mistake of scheduling the campaign fulfillment too close to the launch of our US tour, which meant I had to ship items from the road while we were on tour which was every bit as nightmarish as it sounds. However, each campaign is a learning experience and I definitely learned some valuable lessons with the previous one that has left me better informed of how to handle this one to avoid repeating those past mistakes.

• I've already arranged for additional help in packing and shipping out the perks.
• There will be a longer delay between the fulfillment period and when we start touring to support this album. That way, everything can be shipped well before we hit the road, and as a bonus, you all will have a chance to get to know the new material better before the shows!

Other Ways You Can Help

I realize that not everyone is in a position to contribute to this campaign, but there are plenty of other ways you can help out that don't cost a thing and are every bit as appreciated.

  • Tell your friends about the campaign
  • Share links to the campaign on your social media
  • Use the Indiegogo Sharing Tools to spread the word
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Important!
A couple important points:

• The name you enter into the forms on Indiegogo when you contribute is the name that will appear in the liner notes, so make sure you use your preferred moniker.
• PLEASE use your real e-mail address. I understand privacy concerns and fear of spam, but I promise, your e-mail will not be shared outside this campaign, and you will not receive anything from me outside of a handful of campaign and album updates. It's important to use your real e-mail in case I need to reach you for some reason.

 

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Choose your Perk

My Eternal Thanks

$1 USD
Every little bit of support means a ton! You have my deepest gratitude!
Included Items
  • My Eternal Thanks
Estimated Shipping
June 2020
2 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Your Name in the Liner Notes

$5 USD
Show people what a BIG DEAL you are and have your name included in the album's liner notes. (Your name will appear as you submit it with your contribution.)
Included Items
  • My Eternal Thanks
  • Your Name in the Liner Notes
Estimated Shipping
June 2020
37 claimed

Digital Copy of the Regular Ed

$15 USD
Get a copy of the Regular Edition of "Mourn" in the digital format of your choice.
Included Items
  • My Eternal Thanks
  • Your Name in the Liner Notes
  • Digital Copy of Regular Ed
Estimated Shipping
June 2020
9 claimed

Digital Copy of Deluxe Ed.

$20 USD
Get a digital copy of the Deluxe Edition of "Mourn" in your choice of format. This edition includes all the tracks on the Regular Edition plus bonus tracks and remixes.
Included Items
  • My Eternal Thanks
  • Your Name in the Liner Notes
  • Digital Copy of Deluxe Ed
Estimated Shipping
June 2020
115 claimed

CD Copy of Regular Ed.

$20 USD
Get a CD copy of the Regular Edition of "Mourn" and all the additional perks listed below.
Included Items
  • My Eternal Thanks
  • Your Name in the Liner Notes
  • Digital Copy of Regular Ed
  • CD Copy of Regular Edition
Estimated Shipping
June 2020
8 claimed
Ships worldwide.

2-CD Copy of Deluxe Ed.

$25 USD
Get the 2-CD Deluxe Edition of "Mourn" which contains all the tracks from the Regular Edition plus a bonus disc of additional tracks and remixes. Also includes all the additional perks listed below.
Included Items
  • My Eternal Thanks
  • Your Name in the Liner Notes
  • Digital Copy of Deluxe Ed
  • CD Copy of Deluxe Ed.
Estimated Shipping
June 2020
108 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Vinyl Copy of the Regular Ed.

$25 USD
Get a copy of the Regular Edition of "Mourn" on heavy, high-quality vinyl. Also includes the additional perks listed below.
Included Items
  • My Eternal Thanks
  • Your Name in the Liner Notes
  • Digital Copy of Regular Ed
  • Vinyl Copy of the Regular Ed.
Estimated Shipping
June 2020
15 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Signed Vinyl Copy of Reg Ed

$30 USD
Get an autographed copy of the Regular Edition of "Mourn" on vinyl. Plus all the additional perks listed below.
Included Items
  • My Eternal Thanks
  • Your Name in the Liner Notes
  • Digital Copy of Regular Ed
  • Signed Vinyl Copy of Reg Ed
Estimated Shipping
June 2020
56 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Signed Copy of 2CD Dlx Ed

$30 USD
Get an autographed copy of the Deluxe Edition of "Mourn" plus all the additional perks listed below.
Included Items
  • My Eternal Thanks
  • Your Name in the Liner Notes
  • Digital Copy of Deluxe Ed
  • Signed 2-CD Deluxe Edition CD
Estimated Shipping
June 2020
115 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Signed Deluxe 2CD + Shirt

$50 USD
Get an autographed copy of the 2 CD Deluxe Edition of "Mourn", an exclusive, contributors-only t-shirt, plus all the additional perks listed below.
Included Items
  • My Eternal Thanks
  • Your Name in the Liner Notes
  • Digital Copy of Deluxe Ed
  • Signed 2-CD Deluxe Edition CD
  • Exclusive T-shirt
Estimated Shipping
June 2020
141 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Signed Copies of 2CD + Vinyl

$60 USD
Get signed copies of both the 2-CD Deluxe Edition and the Vinyl Regular Edition, plus all the additional perks listed below.
Included Items
  • My Eternal Thanks
  • Your Name in the Liner Notes
  • Digital Copy of Deluxe Ed
  • Signed 2-CD Deluxe Edition CD
  • Signed Vinyl Copy of Reg Ed
Estimated Shipping
June 2020
31 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Signed 2CD, T-shirt & Hoodie

$100 USD
Get an autographed copy of the 2-CD Deluxe Edition of "Mourn", an exclusive, contributors-only t-shirt, and an exclusive, contributors only zip-up hoodie, plus all the additional perks listed below.
Included Items
  • My Eternal Thanks
  • Your Name in the Liner Notes
  • Digital Copy of Deluxe Ed
  • Signed 2-CD Deluxe Edition CD
  • Exclusive T-shirt
  • Exclusive Hoodie
Estimated Shipping
June 2020
83 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Ultimate Fan Pack: Tier 1

$120 USD
Get signed copies of all nine Assemblage 23 albums on CD, plus the all the additional perks listed below.
Included Items
  • My Eternal Thanks
  • Your Name in the Liner Notes
  • Digital Copy of Deluxe Ed
  • Signed CDs of All Nine Albums
Estimated Shipping
June 2020
9 claimed

Signed 2CD+Shirt+Hoodie+Vinyl

$125 USD
Get a signed copy of the 2-CD Deluxe Edition of Mourn, an exclusive, contributors-only t-shirt, an exclusive, contributors-only hoodie, and a copy of the Regular Edition of "Mourn" on heavy, high-quality vinyl.
Included Items
  • My Eternal Thanks
  • Your Name in the Liner Notes
  • Digital Copy of Deluxe Ed
  • Vinyl Copy of the Regular Ed.
  • Signed 2-CD Deluxe Edition CD
  • Exclusive T-shirt
  • Exclusive Hoodie
Estimated Shipping
June 2020
32 claimed

Ultimate Fan Pack - Tier 2

$135 USD
Includes everything in Tier 1, plus an exclusive, contributors-only t-shirt, an Assemblage 23 sticker set, and all the additional perks listed below.
Included Items
  • My Eternal Thanks
  • Your Name in the Liner Notes
  • Digital Copy of Deluxe Ed
  • Exclusive T-shirt
  • Signed CDs of All Nine Albums
  • Assemblage 23 Sticker Set
Estimated Shipping
June 2020
23 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Ultimate Fan Pack - Tier 3

$175 USD
Everything in Tier 2, plus a vinyl copy of the Regular Edition of "Mourn".
Included Items
  • My Eternal Thanks
  • Your Name in the Liner Notes
  • Digital Copy of Deluxe Ed
  • Vinyl Copy of the Regular Ed.
  • Exclusive T-shirt
  • Signed CDs of All Nine Albums
  • Assemblage 23 Sticker Set
Estimated Shipping
June 2020
2 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Ultimate Fan Pack - Tier 4

$200 USD
Get everything in Tier 3 plus an exclusive, contributors-only zip-up hoodie and all the additional perks listed below.
Included Items
  • My Eternal Thanks
  • Your Name in the Liner Notes
  • Digital Copy of Deluxe Ed
  • Vinyl Copy of the Regular Ed.
  • Exclusive T-shirt
  • Exclusive Hoodie
  • Signed CDs of All Nine Albums
  • Assemblage 23 Sticker Set
Estimated Shipping
June 2020
45 claimed
Ships worldwide.

A23 Remixes Your Band

$400 USD
Get an exclusive Assemblage 23 remix of your band's song plus all the additional perks listed below.
Included Items
  • My Eternal Thanks
  • Your Name in the Liner Notes
  • Digital Copy of Deluxe Ed
  • CD Copy of Deluxe Ed.
  • A23 Remixes Your Band
Estimated Shipping
June 2020
7 out of 10 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

A23 Produces Your Track

$550 USD
Assemblage 23 produces your band's track including programming of additional parts, production, mixing, and all the additional perks listed below.
Included Items
  • My Eternal Thanks
  • Your Name in the Liner Notes
  • Digital Copy of Deluxe Ed
  • CD Copy of Deluxe Ed.
  • A23 Produces Your Track
Estimated Shipping
June 2020
0 out of 3 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Private Assemblage 23 Concert

$10,000 USD
Get a bunch of friends to pool your funds together and Assemblage 23 flies to your home town and plays an exclusive show for you and anyone you want to invite - requests accepted! Bidder is responsible for providing a venue with PA system. Also includes all the additional perks listed below.
Included Items
  • My Eternal Thanks
  • Your Name in the Liner Notes
  • Digital Copy of Deluxe Ed
  • Signed 2-CD Deluxe Edition CD
  • Exclusive T-shirt
  • Exclusive Hoodie
  • Assemblage 23 Sticker Set
Estimated Shipping
June 2020
0 claimed
Ships worldwide.
sold out

Personal Skype Call

$150 USD
Estimated Shipping
June 2020
5 out of 5 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
sold out

Guest Vocals from Tom Shear

$300 USD
Estimated Shipping
June 2020
5 out of 5 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
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