Well, folks, it’s a new year here in the As Yet Unbroken camp, and we hope you all made it through 2010 healthy and as happy as possible given the challenging times in which we’re living. But if there’s one thing adversity positively brings into this world, it’s great art. But instead of great art, we’re just making kick-ass rock ‘n’ roll.

If things seem as though they’ve been quiet around here, well, you haven’t been getting the view from inside our studio. But there’s a reason for the seeming inactivity from outside the AYU fishbowl. We did part ways with guitarist Peter Stauber in the fall, leaving us back to a three-piece ensemble. Old pal and former ax-slinger Rick Espe stepped up to the plate to play our last 2010 gig at Brass Lounge in November, and it was a bad-ass show all around. Much props to Rick for getting up to speed so quickly and cranking it to 11!

Instead of rushing out to find a new permanent six-string wizard, we decided to take the time to do what you guys have been asking for years: Record a damn album. So, for the first time in our three-year existence (yes, three years!), Tim, Mark and Pj forced themselves to focus on nothing but writing and recording songs. And it’s going pretty damn well, y’all. We’ve recorded about a half-dozen of our old favorites, and have written and/or recorded four or five new songs — with more on the way, including a cover of Queen’s “Fat Bottomed Girls” as YOU demanded!

We’ll start sharing some of the behind-the-scenes action on our YouTube and Facebook channels soon, and hope to be able to drop a new song on you soon, before making available the as-yet-untitled full-length CD.

We appreciate all your support, and hope you’re ready for some mind-blowing rock music in 2011. Because we’re bringing it. Stay tuned.

Love,

Tim, Mark and Pj

Welcome to the future, kids. Yes, it’s 2010, and by now we all expected to be driving flying cars, having our meals served to us instantly by machines, and suffocating in space after our AI computer system overrides life support controls on our spaceship. Instead, we’re still stuck in traffic, being served at the drive-thru by pimply kids, and suffocating from information overload on the internet.

But fear not! As Yet Unbroken is here to remind you that through the power of rock ‘n’ roll, there is salvation! We have seen the future, and the future is … pretty friggin’ rocking.

2009 was a good year for the band overall. We had some great gigs, topped the Las Vegas Weekly‘s MP3 download charts more times than we can remember, and even got a little bit of media love here and there. Sadly, toward the end of the year, we experienced some personal loss within our ranks as well as a shake-up in the band’s lineup itself, as we parted ways amicably with guitarist and all-around tall guy Richard Espe.

Instead of rushing out to fill those big shoes left behind by Rick, Tim, Mark and Pj regrouped and took advantage of the time away from gigs and rehearsals to start writing and recording brand-new material. And what do you know? It’s working. You may have heard some buzz about new song titles such as “Post Life Society” and “Disaster Remedy.” We’re close to finishing the recording of these tracks, and we have even more on the way! Every week seems to yield exciting new developments.

Of course, you folks don’t just want to read about these new songs – you want to hear them! And they’re coming, we promise. But even as we flesh out these groovy new tunes, we’re going to need someone to help us bring them to life in a live setting. Yes, it’s finally time to put out the call: We are officially looking for a new member. Ideally, a person who can play both guitar and bass, though a guitarist alone will suffice. They must be awesome, have their own gear, live in Las Vegas, and be available for practice, shows and recording.

If you know someone who fills the bill (or is it YOU?!), drop us a line at asyetunbroken AT gmail DOT com. And please help spread the word – post about this opening on your MySpace, Facebook or Twitter feeds. Because the sooner we fill that spot, the sooner we get back to rocking your face silly the proper way: up close and personal.

Stay posted to our own Facebook page for the latest updates, though of course, we won’t neglect the MySpace kids. And if you’re really a fan, subscribing to our YouTube videos is a must as well.

That’s it for the State of the As Yet Unbroken Union 2010. Be good to each other, and let’s make 2010 the YEAR OF AS YET UNBROKEN.

WORD.