Katagory V announce Imagika singer to fill in at CD release show

prog2112 · October 15th, 2007, 07:07 AM

well, this is a bit of a suprise to hear about, It is what it is... the guys didn't saying enything else on this other than what you read. eitherway, it's good to know they got Norm to help out, he will be excellent fit for this show! Can't wait to see see it! Read the rest below...

~Sheri
Katagory V newsletter

Due to unforeseen circumstances, vocalist Lynn Allers will not be performing with Katagory V at the bands CD release show in Salt lake City, UT on October 27th. Filling in for Allers at the event will be singer Norman Skinner, lead vocalist for the Bay Area-based speed/thrash metal band Imagika.

Katagory V bassist Dustin Mitchell had this to say "We had a pretty big list of vocalists that we felt could jump in quick and do this dirty job, many of which happen to be pretty heavy hitters and surprised us in actually getting back to us and offering to help us out! But at the end of the day, it came down to a select few that actually had the time, and Norm was at the top. We have actually known Norm for several years, We’ve shared the stage with Imagika, and have seen him perform; He is a long-time friend, an extremely versatile and professional front man, and is known to be a "Heavy Metal Chameleon"; We flew him out for a rehearsal, and I can confidently say he is definitely more than qualified to pull it off. We are very excited to have him on the microphone belting out our songs for this show!"

When asked about the invitation to perform with Katagory V, Norman Skinner said, "I have been friends with Katagory V for quite some time, I was honored to be considered as one of the vocalists to fill in temporarily. All the musicians are accomplished and they write great songs. I’m looking forward to the CD release show in Salt Lake and hope all Katagory V and Imagika fans in the area enjoy it.”

At the time of this announcement, the members of Katagory V had given no comment concerning long-time front man Lynn Allers absence from the upcoming performance.

Katagory V’s 4th and latest album Hymns of Dissension is available in stores now, and was released September 25th in Europe via Burning Star Records, and recently released on October 9th in the U.S. and Canada through Nightmare Records.

Ruined Luna · October 26th, 2007, 02:22 PM

Sadly it looks like I won't be able to make it to the show. This is getting to be an unfortunate habit...

Dustin · October 29th, 2007, 08:37 AM

We definately missed you there!

...it just isn't the same playing show without your british wry and keen sense of converstation there to help keep our nerves under control.

Besides, I miss my wing-man at the merch table!

savascream · October 29th, 2007, 02:45 PM

Hey guys, I just wanted to let you all know that I had a blast on Saturday.

That show is easily one of my favorite performances ever!!

Please let the rest of the band know it was an honor to share a stage with you guys.

If not anytime soon maybe we can do this again. Hell... you could always head this way as well.

Dustin · October 29th, 2007, 10:21 PM

Hel yeah, We had a blast too Norm!!!

The honor was ours!

I think you spoiled some of the local SLC fans though, there were some that were bummed to know you had to go back home - Including my daughter.

Maybe we will make it out to the Bay Area soon... god knows it would be nice to see everyone out there!

Perditions Ghost · October 30th, 2007, 02:18 PM

Maybe BOTH of you guys need to just give it up, and play Rhode Island for me.

I'm extremely jealous I missed this show, as I love Katagory V, and I love Imagika, so Katagory V feat. Norm sounds like it was amazing.

Some day I'll just have to drag both bands over here.

Dustin · October 30th, 2007, 10:02 PM

We'd definately be down to get out to RI and play a show sometime!
..or at the very least, get as close as we can.

October 15th, 2007, 07:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
prog2112 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Salt Lake City, UT USA Posts: 172	Katagory V announce Imagika singer to fill in at CD release show well, this is a bit of a suprise to hear about, It is what it is... the guys didn't saying enything else on this other than what you read. eitherway, it's good to know they got Norm to help out, he will be excellent fit for this show! Can't wait to see see it! Read the rest below... ~Sheri Katagory V newsletter Due to unforeseen circumstances, vocalist Lynn Allers will not be performing with Katagory V at the bands CD release show in Salt lake City, UT on October 27th. Filling in for Allers at the event will be singer Norman Skinner, lead vocalist for the Bay Area-based speed/thrash metal band Imagika. Katagory V bassist Dustin Mitchell had this to say "We had a pretty big list of vocalists that we felt could jump in quick and do this dirty job, many of which happen to be pretty heavy hitters and surprised us in actually getting back to us and offering to help us out! But at the end of the day, it came down to a select few that actually had the time, and Norm was at the top. We have actually known Norm for several years, We’ve shared the stage with Imagika, and have seen him perform; He is a long-time friend, an extremely versatile and professional front man, and is known to be a "Heavy Metal Chameleon"; We flew him out for a rehearsal, and I can confidently say he is definitely more than qualified to pull it off. We are very excited to have him on the microphone belting out our songs for this show!" When asked about the invitation to perform with Katagory V, Norman Skinner said, "I have been friends with Katagory V for quite some time, I was honored to be considered as one of the vocalists to fill in temporarily. All the musicians are accomplished and they write great songs. I’m looking forward to the CD release show in Salt Lake and hope all Katagory V and Imagika fans in the area enjoy it.” At the time of this announcement, the members of Katagory V had given no comment concerning long-time front man Lynn Allers absence from the upcoming performance. Katagory V’s 4th and latest album Hymns of Dissension is available in stores now, and was released September 25th in Europe via Burning Star Records, and recently released on October 9th in the U.S. and Canada through Nightmare Records. __________________ Katagory V Newsletter - Moderator Last edited by Dustin : December 3rd, 2007 at 08:32 AM.

October 26th, 2007, 02:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ruined Luna Rayne's bitch Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 288	Sadly it looks like I won't be able to make it to the show. This is getting to be an unfortunate habit... __________________

October 29th, 2007, 08:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
Dustin lord of the low-end thump Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Salt Lake City, UTAH, USA Posts: 1,232	We definately missed you there! ...it just isn't the same playing show without your british wry and keen sense of converstation there to help keep our nerves under control. Besides, I miss my wing-man at the merch table! __________________ www.Katagory5.com www.Myspace.com/KatagoryV Katagory V on ULTIMATE METAL.com

October 29th, 2007, 02:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
savascream Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 180	SLC Hey guys, I just wanted to let you all know that I had a blast on Saturday. That show is easily one of my favorite performances ever!! Please let the rest of the band know it was an honor to share a stage with you guys. If not anytime soon maybe we can do this again. Hell... you could always head this way as well. __________________ Norman L. Skinner III (Vocalist) Official Website http://www.savascream.com http://www.myspace.com/normanskinner Imagika http://www.imagikametal.com http://www.myspace.com/imagikametal Machine Called Man http://www.machinecalledman.com http://www.myspace.com/machinecalledman Tramontane http://www.myspace.com/tramontanemetal Last edited by Dustin : October 29th, 2007 at 05:45 PM.

October 29th, 2007, 10:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dustin lord of the low-end thump Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Salt Lake City, UTAH, USA Posts: 1,232	Hel yeah, We had a blast too Norm!!! The honor was ours! I think you spoiled some of the local SLC fans though, there were some that were bummed to know you had to go back home - Including my daughter. Maybe we will make it out to the Bay Area soon... god knows it would be nice to see everyone out there! __________________ www.Katagory5.com www.Myspace.com/KatagoryV Katagory V on ULTIMATE METAL.com

October 30th, 2007, 02:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
Perditions Ghost JuuKun Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pawtucket, RI Posts: 500	Maybe BOTH of you guys need to just give it up, and play Rhode Island for me. I'm extremely jealous I missed this show, as I love Katagory V, and I love Imagika, so Katagory V feat. Norm sounds like it was amazing. Some day I'll just have to drag both bands over here. __________________ “I slept with faith and found a corpse in my arms on awakening; I drank and danced all night with doubt and found her a virgin in the morning.” - Aleister Crowley MORGANA LEFAY FOR PROGPOWER USA X SHOWCASE!

October 30th, 2007, 10:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
Dustin lord of the low-end thump Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Salt Lake City, UTAH, USA Posts: 1,232	We'd definately be down to get out to RI and play a show sometime! ..or at the very least, get as close as we can. __________________ www.Katagory5.com www.Myspace.com/KatagoryV Katagory V on ULTIMATE METAL.com