Meldrum – “PAID” [SoundCloud Song Stream]

The Skinny: Meldrum’s latest single, “PAID” is available now on iTunes. “‘PAID” is the third single to be released from Meldrum’s long awaited third album Lifer due out this fall via Reversed Records. “PAID” is a tongue in cheek poke at the music industry and the one hit wonders that think they have it made. Meldrum vocalist Michele Madden has this to say about the single: ”A warning to the wanna be’s not to mix their ambition with their blinding lack of ability… just sayin”. The album was produced by producer and engineer Rob Shallcross (Strapping Young Lad, GWAR, Zimmers Hole, West of Hell) and Gene Hoglan (Testament, Dethklok, Death, Dark Angel). Check out the song below.

Michelle Meldrum passed away at the age of 39 in May 2008. Lifer stands as a proud tribute to Michelle and her lifetime commitment to creating and performing music. Michelle wrote the material for the album with drummer Gene Hoglan, along with new members bassist and guitarist Laura Christine (Warface) and vocalist Michelle Madden (Tourette’s). Michelle’s untimely demise before any of her guitar tracks for Lifer were able to be laid down led the three remaining members to come together in tribute to her, to honour Michelle’s vision of the album, with Laura Christine playing the majority of the rhythm and bass guitars, as well as all the leads. Partial proceeds from the album will go to Michelle’s son Jake Thomas who she left behind when she passed.