CD/DVD Releases: Dream Theater's LaBrie To Release New Solo Album In September
Dream Theater singer James LaBrie's new solo album, Static Impulse, will be released on September 28 via InsideOut Music. The CD 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.
Mixed and mastered by Jens Borgen (Opeth, Katatonia), Static Impulse features LaBrie's longtime songwriting partner and keyboardist Matt Guillory; Peter Wildoer from Swedish thrashers Darkane on drums and screaming vocals; Marco Sfogli on guitar; and Ray Riendeau (Halford) on bass.
Commented LaBrie: "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."
Added Guillory: "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 recordings by Fates Warning, Redemption, Frameshift, and Ayreon, as well as tribute albums to Rush; Emerson, Lake and Palmer; and Queen.
LaBrie's last solo album, Elements Of Persuasion, was released in 2005 InsideOut Music. The CD featured a special guest appearance by fellow Canadian Kim Mitchell (Max Webster). Engineering chores were handled by James' old Winter Rose bandmate Richard Chycki who has done work for the likes of Aerosmith, Rush and the Jeff Healey Band.
[Source: via e-Prog and Blabbermouth, InsideOut]
