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As the heading states, mixdown for album #8 has begun. I got to hear one song so far this past Friday. In an interesting way. Saw Mike at Dingbatz, as we were seeing a friend’s band perform. Mike pulled me outside and said “I want to play something for you.” He pulled up the firstContinue reading “MIXING HAS BEGUN!”

THE ALBUM IS DONE!! Rehearsals were from February 21 to May 16. Recording started May 21 and ended this afternoon on June 18. Aside from one or two weeks that we skipped, this was full speed ahead to get the music moving. All the solos were laid down over the course of two or threeContinue reading “THE ALBUM IS DONE!”

I am home this weekend, which is strange. My car is confused, was waiting to be driven to the studio in Jersey City as it’s been since February 21. This is a rare weekend away from recording. I am taking full advantage of the time away. But I really set the bar impossibly high forContinue reading “METAL REFLECTIONS…”

Get your scorecards out… All the bass tracks were done on Friday in ONE DAY. Yes, I thought that would take the longest but somehow after eating a killer burger at Miss America Diner, my energy level spiked up and it was off to the races. For the first time, I used a Kemper amp,Continue reading “3/4 OF THE WAY THERE…”

The weather went from hot and humid a few days ago, to March-like temperatures. I went from wearing shorts and t-shirt, to flannel shirt and jeans. Oh the humanity! But all the rhythm guitar parts are done as of tonight (May 29). Eight songs, each one with two tracks of heavy guitar (and a fewContinue reading “HALFWAY THERE…”

Now it can be told… After almost four months of showing admirable restraint (and being told “Don’t tell a soul until we start recording!”), the drummer who will be on the upcoming 8th album is none other than Michael Sabatini, drummer for New Jersey metal band Attacker! I’m as shocked as everyone else is, believeContinue reading “AND AWAY WE GO…”

In a couple of weeks, recording will commence for studio album #8. And much like the previous albums, I drive myself crazy with song/album titles, cd cover layouts, the right fonts… Being a perfectionist is a blessing and a curse. I am feeling really positive about this though. Working on guitar melodies, making sure theyContinue reading “BEFORE I KNOW IT…”

Since February 21st, I have been rehearsing every Sunday (a couple of Saturdays here and there too). Now after seven demos being pretty much completed, it’s crunch time. May 21st, 2021… Recording for album #8 will begin. More info to be leaked as time marches on…

When you want something done right, you have to step up for the good of the music. My hands hurt though! Yes, your eyes are not deceiving you with this photo. I am holding an Ibanez Soundgear 5-string bass (equipped with GHS 5L-DYB strings 40-120 gauge). Not only that, I am playing this monster onContinue reading “ALL ABOUT THE BASS”

This photo was taken after an intense but fun rehearsal last Sunday. We’ve been rehearsing every Sunday since February. Not saying where or with who until we are in recording mode. An element of mystery seems to work more than when I would be blatantly excited, only to jinx myself. I learned that lesson theContinue reading “WHERE AM I?”