Vocalist James LaBrie of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER is putting the finishing touches on his new solo album slated for a late 2013 release. The follow-up to 2010’s “Static Impulse” will feature contributions from Ex-SOILWORK guitarist Peter Wichers, appearances by LaBrie’s songwriting partner and keyboardist Matt Guillory, Peter Wildoer from DARKANE on drums and screaming vocals; guitarist Marco Sfogli; and Ray Riendeau (HALFORD) on bass.
Says Wildoer: “Just heard the first track that Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios mixed for the new James LaBrie album. This album will be great! Matt Guillory, Marco Sfogli, Ray Riendeau and James LaBrie all set the bar really high this time and their musicianship is stunning. Matt’s and Peter Wichers songwriting are also equally mindblowing. I had such a great time recording this album and it was a pleasure to track it with one of the best engineers around, Johan Örnborg and am honored to be part of this band and I can’t wait to hear all you guys reactions to this album!”
“Static Impulse” sold roughly 1,700 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The CD landed at position #14 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling albums by artists, defined as those who have never appeared in the Top 100 of The Billboard 200. “Static Impulse” was released on September 28, 2010 through InsideOut Music and was LaBrie’s first solo effort in over five years.