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Big Update: Next CD, Vocal Versions, New Music Video

There has been a ton of exciting things in the works… thought it’s about time I touched base with all of you and filled you in on what’s going on. Here's a brief summary:

- Brand new music video

- Chris Clancy (Mutiny Within) | Chris Barretto (ex-Periphery)
to appear on vocal versions of Universal Language material

- New ANGEL VIVALDI CD in the works

I will be releasing a brand new music video to the song, “A Mercurian Summer.” I worked with an incredibly talented team who had some very refreshing & unique ideas. It’s definitely not a stock “rocking out in a wet warehouse” metal video; it’s very artsy and I feel it visually expresses the song well,

It will be released sometime within the next few weeks- Subscribe to the YouTube Channel or join the mailing list to be sure not to miss it.

Here are a few screenshots:

The Universal Language EP did well beyond my expectations- largely due to your support by reposting/sharing and buying CD’s, (contrary to popular belief, buying helps TREMENDOUSLY). I’ve contemplated doing this for years, however I feel that it’s time to finally give it a try. I’ve recently been working with some of the SICKEST vocalists out there in creating vocal versions of Universal Language material. I know a lot of you guys are totally against this idea and while I can appreciate that, I do ask that you give the material a fair shot with an open mind and open ears. Trust me, these songs are sounding killer and I wouldn’t let you down!

Let me be clear in saying that I AM NOT GOING VOCAL. All of my solo releases will still be instrumental , although I may do this again in the future.

Some of the voices involved are:

Chris Clancy
(Mutiny Within)

Chris Barretto

Chris Barretto

(Ever Forthright, Ex- Periphery, Ever Forthright, Friend for a Foe)

Karlo Horvat
(Kryn, Absent Distance)

I’ll post snippets as we get them in. I’ll keep you guys posted.

Yes - a 4^th Angel Vivaldi CD is currently in the works! I have over a dozen different song ideas that I will be condensing down to a 4 song EP. I’m still in the early writing/pre-production stages, but I’m hoping to head into the studio sometime in the Spring/Summer.

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"Only a good 7 weeks late or so with this newsletter, no biggie... As I always say, better late than pregnant, right?

Most of you guys already have the EP via the pre-orders; sold so many we actually ran
out very early in the game! Thanks to all of you who pre-ordered/purchased the EP. If
you're one of the few who havent bought the EP, get awnnn it! It's available on
iTunes, Amazon and a shit ton of other digital retailers. I should be getting a
fresh new batch of CD's relatively soon, sit tight for those of you who
prefer the physical copy... they're coming!"

NOW AVAILABLE on iTunes, Amazon and BigCartel

PHYSICAL COPIES of Universal Language ARE CURRENTLY SOLD OUT

They will be back in stock in the coming weeks, in the meantime purchase via iTunes and Amazon.

Check out my new video with Ibanez guitars regarding their new Premium Guitar Series!

Head on over to Facebook & cast your vote in the question poll post for my next playthrough video!

Looks like An Erisian Autumn is taking the lead,
but A Martian Winter isn't too far behind.
Voting ends 7/12/11.

"The Guitar Tablature section is finally up and running exclusively on Facebook.

I've added a good amount of content thus far, including both rhythm & leads to certain tunes.

I will definitely be adding more content as time goes on & permits, but I will tell you... some of these

songs are absolutely torturous to tab out! I stay in standard tuning for the most part, but note that I mainly use

a sevent string guitar. If you're looking for a specific song to be notated, just shoot me an email and

I'll do my best to tab it out... unless it's Acid Reign. Fuck that song."

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NOW AVAILABLE on iTunes, Amazon and BigCartel

PHYSICAL COPIES of Universal Language ARE CURRENTLY SOLD OUT

They will be back in stock in the coming weeks,
in the meantime purchase via iTunes and Amazon.

"Ok, so the Guitar Tablature section is finally up and running exclusively on Facebook. I've added a good amount of content thus far, including both rhythm & leads to certain tunes. I will definitely be adding more content as time goes on & permits, but I will tell you... some of these songs are absolutely torturous to tab out! I stay in standard tuning for the most part, but note that I mainly use a seven string guitar. If you're looking for a specific song to be notated, just shoot me an email and I'll do my best to tab it out... unless it's Acid Reign. Fuck that song."

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