TROUBLE in the studio recording ninth studio album

Chicago-based Doom Metal Legends Trouble are in the studio working on their latest studio album, which makes for their ninth (9th). The “as-yet-unnamed” release will consist of a minimum of 10 songs that not only feature their legendary heavy guitar riffs that have gained them a legion of loyal fans but a new creative edge. “The band is really excited about this record. We wanted to make the consummate Trouble studio album that also incorporates all of the innovative elements that having new talent offers us,” states Rick Wartell, co-founder/guitarist. One of those new key elements is the addition of the new singer Kory Clarke (of Warrior Soul) as this will be his first studio album with Trouble. Wartell continues, “Kory is an incredibly talented and dynamic singer. He’s a great addition to the band as he brings a high level of professionalism, which has positively affected the creative process. Working in a no-limitation environment is great.”

The band is also utilizing the limitless technical advantages that exist today, conducting most of their songwriting collaboration virtually as Clarke currently resides in Berlin. “Bruce (Bruce Franklin) and I record our guitars separately and then would send those tracks to Kory who would in return, send us his vocals. As we share a collective vision for the album, this hasn’t hampered our progress in any way”, says Wartell. Also adding their talents to the band’s vision for the album are bassist Shane Pasqualla and drummer Mark Lira, for whom both, this is their first studio album with Trouble.

Recording is being done at WARBURN STUDIOS, their own studio and according to Wartell, “One of the luxuries of recording in your studio is that you’re not under any time constraints. We can work on our own schedule which allows us to focus on the creative process.” Working with Trouble is their long-time Engineer Larry Burns who is entrusted with their signature sound not only behind the studio console helm, but at their live shows worldwide as well. Bill Metoyer, whose resume reads like a Who’s Who in Metal Music and has worked with Trouble in the past, is handling production. According to Trouble, the expected record release date is Summer 2011.

Trouble is an American doom metal band noted as one of the pioneers of their genre as they created a distinct style and sound. A critically acclaimed group, their first two albums, Psalm 9 and The Skull are cited as landmarks of doom metal. The band has extensively toured both the U.S. and Europe and has retained a loyal fan base.

The current line-up of the band is: Kory Clarke (vocals), Rick Warell (guitars), Bruce Franklin (guitars), Shane Pasqualla (bass) and Mark Lira (drums).

Website: http://www.newtrouble.com/
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/troublechicago

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