Ben actually had pneumonia when we were recording. Our music has taken leaps and bounds since the demo was put out, and we have better equipment (Kelly, Jordan and I were all using terrible gear @ the time), which helps phenominally, believe it or not.
Ben is one of the best vocalists you will ever find in metal. Classically trained for 13 years, he knows how to use every muscle he'll ever need for vocals and very well at that. Dedicated and professional to the tee... I admire that a lot about him. You try pushing your vocals through a pint of phlegm with weakened vocal chords.
We decided not to try to get signed with that demo for various reasons, one being that we'd like it to sound more professional. We'll be recording with Dave Otero (Cephalic Carnage) at Flatline Audio when we have the necessary monies.