Clay As Guest Vocalist on New Shadow Gallery CD

usaprogmusic · September 18th, 2009, 03:17 PM

SHADOW GALLERY, widely considered a major and innovative force within the realms of progressive rock and metal, have returned with their 6th studio effort Digital Ghosts. Following up 2005’s Room V as well as the Prime Cuts compilation release of material from previous albums in 2007, Digital Ghosts will be released on October 26th, 2009 in Europe and November 3rd, 2009 in North America via InsideOutMusic.

After the tragic passing of lead singer Mike Baker in October 2008, “Digital Ghosts” introduces new lead singer Brian Ashland and not only sees the entire band once again sharing additional vocal duties but also features guest vocal appearances by Ralf Scheepers (Primal Fear) and Clay Barton (SUSPYRE) to compliment the release. With Digital Ghosts, SHADOW GALLERY’s members Brendt Allman, Carl Cadden-James, Gary Wehrkamp, new addition Brian Ashland and returning drummer Joe Nevolo (who appears on two songs of the record) have focused their powerful energies on creating a seamless blend of progressive, metal, and symphonic rock as a transcendent work of musical art that advances the boundaries of these genres into new directions.

Guitarist / Keyboardist Gary Wehrkamp comments on Digital Ghosts as follows:

“As a band, we are thrilled to have new music to share with everyone. This album is a dedication to our wonderful fans, and also to the memory of our singer and friend Mike Baker.

We had to deal with a few tragic events during the course of this recording, but pressing on we approached the production the way we always do: Trying to provide our very best. We had a terrific time making this record and hope all the emotion and love we put into it endures, transcends and touches every one who is ready for it.

You can expect some shades of a new direction on this record. We had long been trying to incorporate more prog elements and the time was right to stretch out a little bit, while remaining true to the heavy and powerful rock based songs that have been a staple of SHADOW GALLERY since the earliest days”.

The track-listing for the album reads as follows:

SHADOW GALLERY – Digital Ghosts:
1. With Honor
2. Venom
3. Pain
4. Gold Dust
5. Strong
6. Digital Ghost
7. Haunted

Two small first video teasers for Digital Ghosts can be viewed on the band’s youtube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/shadowgallerymusic

More details as well as music samples for Digital Ghosts will be available in the coming weeks.

In the meantime, please visit:
http://www.shadowgallery.com
http://www.myspace.com/officialshadowgallery
http://www.youtube.com/shadowgallerymusic
And:
http://www.insideout.de

voodoo · September 18th, 2009, 08:57 PM

Sweet! The band (Suspyre) is on a roll.

Cello · September 19th, 2009, 10:30 AM

This is awesome news! Congrats Clay!

LygonFib · October 12th, 2009, 03:57 PM

Haha I just preordered on Amazon!

Shadow Gallery uploaded a new full song on Myspace called “Gold Dust”. Got some other stuff for you guys too

Shadow Gallery's myspace (so you can hear the new song)
http://www.myspace.com/officialshadowgallery

Shadow Gallery's Gary Wehrkamp interview
http://www.mikeportnoy.com/forum/m2424803.aspx

New singer Brian Ashland's interview
http://www.dementiaradio.com/dr/comp...per/Itemid,34/

Press release
http://www.postchronicle.com/news/or...12258478.shtml

Beyond the Pale · November 3rd, 2009, 03:58 AM

I'm listening to the album right now, on the second track "Venom". Clay, you did an AMAZING job on this, holy crap. Major props.

But the lyrics were atrocious in the beginning, haha. Oh my god, it was Count of Tuscany all over again. But your performance was absolute top notch, I am in awe.

LygonFib · November 4th, 2009, 02:10 AM

I picked it up as well. Clay's voice fit perfectly with Shadow Gallery. I don't think the lyrics were that bad at all

I know this album is going to grow on me with every listen. Of course with shadow Gallery it takes like a thousand listens to comprehend all of it! haha

Rev. Clayton · November 4th, 2009, 10:06 AM

Thanks for the comments everyone...it was a great experience and hopefully this will give me the chance to do more guest appearances. We shall see.

voodoo · November 4th, 2009, 11:18 AM

The CD is getting some love over at Mike Portnoy's message board....

touch me riiiiiiight......there.....yeah

Rev. Clayton · November 4th, 2009, 01:26 PM

you can hear it here:

You Tube

Cello · November 4th, 2009, 06:14 PM

I like how the song is typically Shadow Gallery, but you still gave it your own twist Clay. It sounds awesome. You delivered another masterpiece there. I also like the way how it's heavier than Shadow Gallery's been for a while. I especially enjoyed the scream leading into 'aggressive' bit around 3:00, which then runs into an epic part. Amazing

I'll have to buy this

Thanks for sharing Clay

voodoo · November 4th, 2009, 08:22 PM

Damn, that was incredible!! Voodoo likes.

September 18th, 2009, 03:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
usaprogmusic ProgPowerGRRL Join Date: May 2007 Location: easton, pa Posts: 420	Clay As Guest Vocalist on New Shadow Gallery CD SHADOW GALLERY, widely considered a major and innovative force within the realms of progressive rock and metal, have returned with their 6th studio effort Digital Ghosts. Following up 2005’s Room V as well as the Prime Cuts compilation release of material from previous albums in 2007, Digital Ghosts will be released on October 26th, 2009 in Europe and November 3rd, 2009 in North America via InsideOutMusic. After the tragic passing of lead singer Mike Baker in October 2008, “Digital Ghosts” introduces new lead singer Brian Ashland and not only sees the entire band once again sharing additional vocal duties but also features guest vocal appearances by Ralf Scheepers (Primal Fear) and Clay Barton (SUSPYRE) to compliment the release. With Digital Ghosts, SHADOW GALLERY’s members Brendt Allman, Carl Cadden-James, Gary Wehrkamp, new addition Brian Ashland and returning drummer Joe Nevolo (who appears on two songs of the record) have focused their powerful energies on creating a seamless blend of progressive, metal, and symphonic rock as a transcendent work of musical art that advances the boundaries of these genres into new directions. Guitarist / Keyboardist Gary Wehrkamp comments on Digital Ghosts as follows: “As a band, we are thrilled to have new music to share with everyone. This album is a dedication to our wonderful fans, and also to the memory of our singer and friend Mike Baker. We had to deal with a few tragic events during the course of this recording, but pressing on we approached the production the way we always do: Trying to provide our very best. We had a terrific time making this record and hope all the emotion and love we put into it endures, transcends and touches every one who is ready for it. You can expect some shades of a new direction on this record. We had long been trying to incorporate more prog elements and the time was right to stretch out a little bit, while remaining true to the heavy and powerful rock based songs that have been a staple of SHADOW GALLERY since the earliest days”. The track-listing for the album reads as follows: SHADOW GALLERY – Digital Ghosts: 1. With Honor 2. Venom 3. Pain 4. Gold Dust 5. Strong 6. Digital Ghost 7. Haunted Two small first video teasers for Digital Ghosts can be viewed on the band’s youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/shadowgallerymusic More details as well as music samples for Digital Ghosts will be available in the coming weeks. In the meantime, please visit: http://www.shadowgallery.com http://www.myspace.com/officialshadowgallery http://www.youtube.com/shadowgallerymusic And: http://www.insideout.de __________________ Jill Hughes Kirtland Editor,USA Progressive Music

September 18th, 2009, 08:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
voodoo A little left of heaven Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 437	Sweet! The band (Suspyre) is on a roll. __________________ As long as I got rock n roll I'm forever young

September 19th, 2009, 10:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
Cello Pater Familias at PPEU Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bovenkarspel, Netherlands Posts: 830	This is awesome news! Congrats Clay! __________________

October 12th, 2009, 03:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
LygonFib Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 6	Haha I just preordered on Amazon! Shadow Gallery uploaded a new full song on Myspace called “Gold Dust”. Got some other stuff for you guys too Shadow Gallery's myspace (so you can hear the new song) http://www.myspace.com/officialshadowgallery Shadow Gallery's Gary Wehrkamp interview http://www.mikeportnoy.com/forum/m2424803.aspx New singer Brian Ashland's interview http://www.dementiaradio.com/dr/comp...per/Itemid,34/ Press release http://www.postchronicle.com/news/or...12258478.shtml Last edited by LygonFib : October 12th, 2009 at 04:04 PM.

November 4th, 2009, 11:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
voodoo A little left of heaven Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 437	The CD is getting some love over at Mike Portnoy's message board.... touch me riiiiiiight......there.....yeah __________________ As long as I got rock n roll I'm forever young

November 3rd, 2009, 03:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
Beyond the Pale Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 165	I'm listening to the album right now, on the second track "Venom". Clay, you did an AMAZING job on this, holy crap. Major props. But the lyrics were atrocious in the beginning, haha. Oh my god, it was Count of Tuscany all over again. But your performance was absolute top notch, I am in awe.

November 4th, 2009, 02:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
LygonFib Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 6	I picked it up as well. Clay's voice fit perfectly with Shadow Gallery. I don't think the lyrics were that bad at all I know this album is going to grow on me with every listen. Of course with shadow Gallery it takes like a thousand listens to comprehend all of it! haha

November 4th, 2009, 10:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
Rev. Clayton The Singer Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 478	Thanks for the comments everyone...it was a great experience and hopefully this will give me the chance to do more guest appearances. We shall see.

November 4th, 2009, 06:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
Cello Pater Familias at PPEU Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bovenkarspel, Netherlands Posts: 830	I like how the song is typically Shadow Gallery, but you still gave it your own twist Clay. It sounds awesome. You delivered another masterpiece there. I also like the way how it's heavier than Shadow Gallery's been for a while. I especially enjoyed the scream leading into 'aggressive' bit around 3:00, which then runs into an epic part. Amazing I'll have to buy this Thanks for sharing Clay __________________ Last edited by Cello : November 4th, 2009 at 06:39 PM.

November 4th, 2009, 08:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
voodoo A little left of heaven Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 437	Damn, that was incredible!! Voodoo likes. __________________ As long as I got rock n roll I'm forever young