After several years on hiatus, the band has returned with a new vocalist. I considered "Tears of Blood" to be a classic so I was pumped to hear they had new stuff coming out. However, it's a strange situation. Locust pointed out to me they have "two" new discs available on I-tunes only.
There are no reviews, no promotion, no discussion, no anything to let the world know they are out. It's just a link and info from their website. I'll post some thoughts soon as they are downloading as I type:
Black Symphony IV recorded days after vocalist Randall Reeman finished up the tracks on Sowing The Seeds Of Destruction this 4th record was actually going to be part of the Sewing The seeds Of Destruction record making for a double record, but after completion it was obvious they were two very different records and should be released as that. On this record main man guitarist/Producer Rick Plester uses some very modern yet still classic sounds and textures making a very diverse record, with chain saw like guitar parts and Rev Jones scaled back mandolin parts the ear is pleasantly surprised. Jones also does some cool Stick parts as a variance from just the bass guitar. Plester is again joined by members Pete Holmes on drums, Rev Jones on Bass, Robert Vasicek Keys and Vocalist Randall Reeman who also does some nice keyboard work too..
Black Symphony innovative and creative.
There are no reviews, no promotion, no discussion, no anything to let the world know they are out. It's just a link and info from their website. I'll post some thoughts soon as they are downloading as I type:
Sowing the Seeds of destruction black Symphonys 3rd record was actually written in 2003 with Ric Plamondon on lead vocals, but after all the usual record company type problem Plamondon grew frustrated and left the band in a mutual agreement with main man Producer/guitarist Rick Plester. So the hunt was on for their new vocalist.
This process took a year and a half and 517 different singer auditions to finally find vocalist Randy Reeman. Randy actually is a keyboard player extraordinaire too but when he sang every one agreed he must be the singer. A factor was also the re-entry of original keyboardist Robert Vasicek a amazing player himself.
Rick Plester quickly took Randy into the studio to re-record Ric Plamondons vocal parts.
Soon enough the record was again ready for production and with a whole new record already in a writing stage the band wasted no time getting it done. After completing the 3rd record and a new one almost done they decided to wait and release the records as one double record but after completing the 4th the decision was a little more clear and so the 3rd and 4th will be release at the same time but as separate records as the vibe was just a little to different to make it one record.
Joining Rick on this record is Rev Jones (x MSG, Fuel, and Paul Gilbert) on bass, Pete Holmes on drums (x, Ted Nugent, MSG, Yngwie Malmsteen, Ian Gillian, and Black N Blue), Randy Reeman Lead vocals/keys, and Robert Vasicek on Keyboards.
This process took a year and a half and 517 different singer auditions to finally find vocalist Randy Reeman. Randy actually is a keyboard player extraordinaire too but when he sang every one agreed he must be the singer. A factor was also the re-entry of original keyboardist Robert Vasicek a amazing player himself.
Rick Plester quickly took Randy into the studio to re-record Ric Plamondons vocal parts.
Soon enough the record was again ready for production and with a whole new record already in a writing stage the band wasted no time getting it done. After completing the 3rd record and a new one almost done they decided to wait and release the records as one double record but after completing the 4th the decision was a little more clear and so the 3rd and 4th will be release at the same time but as separate records as the vibe was just a little to different to make it one record.
Joining Rick on this record is Rev Jones (x MSG, Fuel, and Paul Gilbert) on bass, Pete Holmes on drums (x, Ted Nugent, MSG, Yngwie Malmsteen, Ian Gillian, and Black N Blue), Randy Reeman Lead vocals/keys, and Robert Vasicek on Keyboards.
Black Symphony innovative and creative.
) and two days ago when Glenn told us all to check out Nation Beyond. Both bands are of course very different, but the writing style hints clearly at Black Symphony.
