BIGELF returns and signs new deal with InsideOut Music; Mike Portnoy to play drums on forthcoming new album
InsideOut
Music is immensely pleased to announce the signing of progressive-rock
powerhouse BIGELF for the release of their forthcoming new album later
this year. Label-head Thomas Waber says about the signing: "We
have been talking to BIGELF for quite some time now and I am really
pleased that we finally managed to make this happen! BIGELF are an
excellent addition to the InsideOut Music roster!"
It's
been a few years since we've heard any activity from the BIGELF camp,
so who better to explain to us what's been going on than the band's
mastermind Damon Fox himself:
"Finally! BIGELF
lands on a planet whose atmosphere is synonymous with progressive rock
and heavy metal. One of my all-time favourite quotes is, 'Be bold and
mighty forces will come to your aid...'
I'm ecstatic that InsideOut/Century Media and Mike Portnoy have joined 'forces' with BIGELF.
First,
I want to elaborate on what has been happening 'inside' the band since
2010, there have been numerous rumours on the internet that I fired
everyone in BIGELF, this is completely untrue.
After
the juggernaut of 'Cheat The Gallows' came to a halt, the business and
personal infrastructure of BIGELF imploded and an unexpected hiatus
occurred leaving the band in complete disarray. A myriad of personal,
financial and domestic matters had enveloped myself as well as certain
members of the group. There also comes a time when deep down inside it
just doesn't feel right anymore, and one has to face the music that the
end is near. Transparency no longer exists and with that, clarity and
perspective are lost. I'm speaking for myself now but clearly this was a
mutual feeling and I believe it was obvious amongst the
band. Subsequently, Ace Mark decided to move on and left BIGELF in the
summer of 2011, and a request by the remaining members for a dissolution
of business followed. To put it simply, we went our separate ways
without malice.
I
had been keeping in close touch with Mike Portnoy after his very public
and difficult departure from DREAM THEATER. At this time, my musical
future seemed quite bleak and I was very vocal to Mike about not being
able to sustain the band any longer on my own. He implored me to carry
on and to not let BIGELF slip away, his encouragement and enthusiasm
meant the world to me. Recognizing that I needed some new allies, I
asked him if he would help fight the good fight and lend his
extraordinary drum majesty to the new BIGELF record and he readily
agreed. Also...sharing a passion for all things rock & roll, my good
friend Duffy Snowhill climbed aboard the Viking ship for another round
of thundering bass guitar and for that too I am grateful.
I
also want to acknowledge our amazing and dedicated fans that send
emails all the time saying how they feel about BIGELF. These emails
inspire me greatly and they're the reason that I continue to play this
kind of music, thank you from the bottom of my heart. I can't wait for
everyone to hear the new wondrous landscapes we've been sculpting, there
are lots of surprises around the corner, stay tuned."
--Damon Fox
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