Monthly Archives: June 2015

Mike LePond on the passing of Chris Squire of Yes

Posted on June 29, 2015

Symphony X bassist Mike LePond reflects on the passing of Chris Squire, bassist of Yes, saying “Chris Squire wasn’t a big influence on me, but he was easily one of the best bassists I have ever heard. When I first … Continue reading →

‘Without You’, the second single from Underworld!

Posted on June 19, 2015

‘Without You’, the second single from our upcoming cd Underworld, was released today! Guitarist Michael Romeo comments “’Without You’ is a bit mellower than the first single, ‘Nevermore’, with a big chorus and a sweeping feel. I don’t know if … Continue reading →

Vote for Underworld as Loudwire’s New Release of the Month!!

Posted on June 16, 2015

We just learned that we’ve been included in Loudwire’s poll to determine the most anticipated new release for the month of July! Fan votes will ultimately determine who wins, but the victor scores more than just boasting rights and the … Continue reading →

Underworld Pre-Order Offers!

Posted on June 9, 2015

We have multiple ways for you to pre-order Underworld right now; check it out! The UK branch of Nuclear Blast offers both CD and Double Gatefold Vinyl for pre-order on Amazon.. ..as well as an exclusive kickass green vinyl pre-order … Continue reading →

- Why is Michael Pinnella credited with knife and chainsaw juggling on the 'Twilight in Olympus' album? What's the story there?
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Why did Rod and Jason, and Tom Walling leave the band? How did you find Russell?
The member changes over the years were mostly a result of personal problems and things of that nature. After the first CD, Rod just wasn't working out and left. By a strange coincidence, Rod had actually introduced Thomas Miller to Russell in a clothes store in NY. So, a few months later, when Rod was gone, Thomas Miller remembered Russell and the band contacted him.

MICHAEL ROMEO - Yes, it was when we were recording Damnation Game, in the studio, it just wasn't happening. Rod left and we called Russell to check him out and see if he was interested. He came down, we jammed, and he recorded all the vocals tracks in a few days. About Jason, he left after Divine Wings, there was some tension in the band, everyone was a bit stressed out from all the recording, and Jason was having some other personal problems that seemed to add to things. We weren't happy with him and he wasn't happy either, so it was a mutual thing that he left. We started working with Tom Walling for Twilight in Olympus, and new problems arose with him. He couldn't make any commitments to the band, and was growing disinterested. We were still friends with Jason, and one day he came down to jam and things felt much better and he sounded great.

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