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BIGELF returns and
signs new deal with InsideOut Music; Mike Portnoy to play drums on
forthcoming new album
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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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