Dream Theater’s JAMES LABRIE is easily one of the defining, elite and naturally talented vocalists the world has to offer and after selling over a million albums worldwide he further challenges himself with an aggressive and dynamic new solo effort. The much anticipated new full-length offering, Static Impulse, also marks LABRIE’s first solo effort in over five years and is sure to please his legion of diehard fans, as well as win over many new devotees in the process. Be sure to stay tuned to www.jameslabrie.com for new information.
Static Impulse also features the immensely talented longtime songwriting partner and keyboardist Matt Guillory. Another notable performance is Peter Wildoer from metal titans DARKANE on drums and screaming vocals. The group is rounded out by Marco Sfogli on guitars and Ray Riendeau on bass. Static Impulse is set for a September 27th release on InsideOutMusic and was mixed and mastered by the renowned Jens Borgen (Opeth, Katatonia).
LABRIE states: “Hi everyone. The release of Static Impulse is one that the whole band is psyched about. This is modern Metal and as heavy and relevant as any other band out there going in a similar musical direction. There are riffs that will blow your head off and melodies both musically and vocally that are hypnotic. Get in the driver’s seat and let the ears bleed. Enjoy and see you out there with a tour to follow up and support this release.”
Guillory further comments: “One year and two months in the making and we're finally done. I'm really pleased with the way this record came out. James sounds fantastic, as well as the rest of the guys. Without a doubt, it's our heaviest record thus far yet at the same time, it's also our most melodic. I can't wait for everyone to hear it.”
In addition to Dream Theater's numerous studio and live releases, LABRIE has also appeared on releases by Fates Warning, Redemption, Trent Gardner's Explorer's Club, Leonardo The Absolute Man, Frameshift, Ayreon's The Human Equation, as well as tribute albums to Rush, Emerson Lake & Palmer and Queen.
JAMES LABRIE “Static Impulse”
Europe release: September 27th 2010
InsideOut Music | EMI
Sweden’s SPIRITUAL BEGGARS return to the spotlight with their frenetically awaited 7th studio album “Return To Zero” Once again, the \'Beggars effortlessly manage to confirm they are a band that continues to defy musical boundaries and that delivers Classic Heavy Rock at its very best!
New singer Apollo Papathanasio states: “I was completely inspired by doing the recordings for the new SPIRITUAL BEGGARS album. Working with Richard Bengtsson (co-producer/mixer) and Michael Amott while recording was fun and super creative! We were all on the same page and we had a good flow in the studio and I\'m more than pleased with the end result! There were no arguments, we worked effectively - and we laughed a lot. Michael and I share the same kind of humor and that was awesome. I always liked SPIRITUAL BEGGARS, but as I’m listening to the catalogue more carefully, I understand more what fantastic songs and arrangements they have on their past albums. I’m proud to be a part of this band and the new album. The biggest difference between SPIRITUAL BEGGARS and other bands that I’ve played with is that this band gives me the opportunity to use a more bluesy vocal approach. ‘Return To Zero’ has that instant feeling of the 70’s that I love, lots of groove and the cool improvised stuff that we did in the studio. To me, it’s perfect. Looking forward to come out and play live with the guys!”
“Return To Zero featuring Michael Amott (Guitars | ARCH ENEMY, CARCASS, Ludwig Witt (Drums | FIREBIRD), Per Wiberg (Keys | OPETH), Sharlee D’Angelo (Bass | ARCH ENEMY, WITCHERY) and Apollo Papathanasio (Vocals | FIREWIND) is OUT NOW on InsideOut Music | EMI. The limited first pressing comes in an ecofriendly Digipak with paperfoam tray, expanded artwork and a Uriah Heep cover as bonustrack.
“Return To Zero” is also available on black and purple 180gr. vinyl as well as special T-Shirt & CD-Bundles on EMP (Germany) and Townsend-Records (UK).
Please check Spiritual Beggars new Myspace featuring the song “The Chaos Of Rebirth” as well as the new twitter design and spread the banners attached to this email.
First Spiritual Beggars Live Shows in Greece and Japan are already confirmed (more to be announced soon)
OCT 1 @ Kyttaro Club, Athens (Greece)
OCT 16 @ LOUD PARK 10 - Kobe World Kinen Hall, Kobe (Japan)
OCT 17 @ LOUD PARK 10 - Saitama Super Arena (Japan)
SPIRITUAL BEGGARS “Return to Zero”
(CD/LP, InsideOut Music |EMI)
Tracklist:
1. Return To Zero [Intro] (0:51)
2. Lost In Yesterday (4:52)
3. Star Born (3:07)
4. The Chaos Of Rebirth (5:21)
5. We Are Free (3:25)
6. Spirit Of The Wind (5:52)
7. Coming Home (3:24)
8. Concrete Horizon (6:02)
9. A New Dawn Rising (4:44)
10. Believe In Me (6:43)
11. Dead Weight (4:50)
12. The Road Less Travelled (3:44)
13. Time To Live (4:15)*
* Bonus Track on first pressing Digipak edition!
Discography:
Spiritual Beggars - CD 1994
Another Way To Shine - CD 1996
Violet Karma - 10\" EP 1998
Mantra III - CD 1998
Ad Astra - CD/2LP 2000
It\'s Over - Split 7\" EP with Grand Magus 2001
On Fire - CD 2002
Demons - CD 2005
Live Fire! - DVD 2006
Return To Zero - CD/LP 2010
James LaBrie is best known for his gig as the lead singer of prog metal titans Dream Theater, and rightfully so. But Dream Theater are recognized mostly for the complexity and density of their instrumentation. With LaBrie's solo album, “Static Impulse”, which is due to be released September 27th via InsideOutMusic in Europe, he is able to fully showcase his muscular, soaring voice. Noisecreep have premiered the new album’s opening song ‘One More Time’ to great acclaim yesterday here: www.noisecreep.com/2010/07/27/james-labrie-one-more-time-song-premiere
"Musically speaking, 'One More Time' is sort of a marriage of old-school progressive elements and modern melodic death metal," guitarist/keyboardist Matt Guillory comments. "We wanted to have a drastic contrast between what's going on in the verses and what's going on in the choruses. There's almost a pop feel near the end where both James' vocals and my vocals start layering in different ways. Lyrically, the song is about dealing with the loss of a loved one."
“Static Impulse” also features the immensely talented longtime songwriting partner and keyboardist Matt Guillory. Another notable performance is Peter Wildoer from metal titans Darkane on drums and screaming vocals. The group is rounded out by Marco Sfogli on guitars and Ray Riendeau on bass and “Static Impulse” was mixed and mastered by the renowned Jens Borgen (Opeth, Katatonia, Soilwork, etc.) in Sweden at Fascination Street studios. The album’s cover artwork was created by Thomas Ewerhard (Avantasia, Threshold, Masterplan, etc.); who had already worked on the artwork for the previous James LaBrie solo effort, “Elements Of Persuasion”.
“Static Impulse” Line-Up:
James LaBrie - Lead Vocals
Matt Guillory - Keyboards, Background Vocals
Marco Sfogli - Guitars
Ray Riendeau - Bass
Peter Wildoer - Drums, Screams
