Author Topic: Redemption is back!!! (Read 3642 times)

bosk1 · « **on:** September 23, 2010, 05:32:50 PM »

https://www.bravewords.com/news/147013

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REDEMPTION Begin Work On Fifth Album
Hot Flashes
Posted on Thursday, September 23, 2010 at 13:51:23 EST

California-based progressive power-metal act REDEMPTION, featuring FATES WARNING frontman Ray Alder, have issued the following update from guitarist Nick van Dyk:

"Hello folks, and sorry for the long silence from us. It's been a very busy summer for us away from Redemption, particularly for Ray who as most of you surely know did a reunion tour with the Parallels lineup of Fates Warning to commemorate the 20th anniversary of that fantastic release.

I (Nick) remain in complete remission with no trace of the disease that I announced publicly about a year ago. I remain on three powerful medications to ensure that the cancer does not return. Of the five original active lesions in my bones, none are active for cancer and one of them has resolved (i.e. been completely repaired with new bone). The other four are in the process of being repaired and that is the next big milestone. Patience is required but I believe they will get there. If that happens, it is a good sign that I am well down the road to being cured (according to the very aggressive doctor to whom I entrust my care). However I must remain on these medicines for two more years. They have many unpleasant side effects but I am resolved to stick with the program and beat "incurable" blood cancer. Thank you all very much for your prayers, positive vibes and words of support - they mean a lot.

And so life continues, and with it, a new Redemption CD in the works! We are in the early pre-production stages at this point, still composing and arranging. It's too early to say too much, but I can share that the arrangements vary from short (for us!) hard-hitting songs to at least one and possibly two more sprawling ideas, and that a few of the working titles at this point are 'Noonday Devil', 'Dreams From The Pit' and 'Rain In My Soul'.

We'll have more to post in the coming weeks and months, and hopefully some great new music for you in 2011!

As always, thank you for your support and interest!"

More on Redemption at this location.

YES!

LCArenas · « **Reply #1 on:** September 23, 2010, 05:35:16 PM »

YES

YES

OH MY GOD, YES

yeshaberto · « **Reply #2 on:** September 23, 2010, 06:17:10 PM »

yippeeeeeeeeee

Perpetual Change · « **Reply #3 on:** September 23, 2010, 06:23:29 PM »

Wow. And I was just listening to them yesterday for the first time in a while.

Nick · « **Reply #4 on:** September 23, 2010, 06:29:19 PM »

This news makes me smile in my pants.

bosk1 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 23, 2010, 06:35:46 PM »

This news makes me smile in your pants.

Samsara · « **Reply #6 on:** September 23, 2010, 06:46:45 PM »

Quote from: bösk1 on September 23, 2010, 06:35:46 PM

This news makes me smile in your pants.

That's one of the scariest thoughts I have ever had.

*shudders*

Anyway, psyched for the new record. Been a big Redemption fan for awhile now and loved the last record. I listened to it on headphones today and it really took me on a cool musical journey. So much heart and soul in the way Ray sings those lines and obviously, the music is killer.

And for those that want to read a little more on Redemption, check out my feature article on them at The Breakdown Room: "Cancer Not Derailing Redemption's Van Dyk" - https://www.breakdownroom.net/redemption1109.html

*shameless plug*

Nick · « **Reply #7 on:** September 23, 2010, 06:49:04 PM »

Quote from: Samsära on September 23, 2010, 06:46:45 PM

Quote from: bösk1 on September 23, 2010, 06:35:46 PM
This news makes me smile in your pants.

That's one of the scariest thoughts I have ever had.

*shudders*

Anyway, psyched for the new record. Been a big Redemption fan for awhile now and loved the last record. I listened to it on headphones today and it really took me on a cool musical journey. So much heart and soul in the way Ray sings those lines and obviously, the music is killer.

And for those that want to read a little more on Redemption, check out my feature article on them at The Breakdown Room: "Cancer Not Derailing Redemption's Van Dyk" - https://www.breakdownroom.net/redemption1109.html

*shameless plug*

Don't listen to this man! He lies!

You want to check out my interview with Nic Van Dyk at www.wpapu.com

Samsara · « **Reply #8 on:** September 23, 2010, 06:51:48 PM »

Which is better? You the reader, will decide.

MetalManiac666 · « **Reply #9 on:** September 23, 2010, 08:02:53 PM »

Sweet.

The Letter M · « **Reply #10 on:** September 23, 2010, 08:10:33 PM »

I approve of this message.

2011 is gonna be a good year.

-Marc.

Zook · « **Reply #11 on:** September 23, 2010, 08:17:14 PM »

Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

YtseBitsySpider · « **Reply #12 on:** September 23, 2010, 08:35:46 PM »

what would you say about me.........would you say I was a good man...........

pogoowner · « **Reply #13 on:** September 23, 2010, 09:46:05 PM »

YES.

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #14 on:** September 23, 2010, 10:11:08 PM »

That just made my day.

wolfking · « **Reply #15 on:** September 23, 2010, 11:44:23 PM »

'Dreams From the Pit'

That sound fucking killer!! If this is half as good as Snowfall were in for a real treat!

Phantasmatron · « **Reply #16 on:** September 23, 2010, 11:50:38 PM »

Awesome news, especially about the cancer. Nick van Dyk strikes me as a really good guy, so it's great to hear that he's beating his disease.

And now he can go make more kickass music.

hefdaddy42 · « **Reply #17 on:** September 25, 2010, 06:07:18 AM »

LudwigVan · « **Reply #18 on:** September 25, 2010, 08:23:54 AM »

This is good news indeed! Snowfall was an excellent metal album.

Vlasto · « **Reply #19 on:** October 03, 2010, 10:50:49 AM »

Quote from: LudwigVan on September 25, 2010, 08:23:54 AM

This is good news indeed! Snowfall was an excellent metal album.

prog /\/\etal forever

Chino · « **Reply #20 on:** October 03, 2010, 12:44:06 PM »

This news make me happy in pants.

Phantasmatron · « **Reply #21 on:** October 04, 2010, 12:50:06 AM »

Quote from: Chino on October 03, 2010, 12:44:06 PM

This news make me happy in pants.

...but whose?

Mindflux · « **Reply #22 on:** October 04, 2010, 08:50:18 AM »

I saw them open for DT in Dallas in 2007. Me and my GF (now wife) at the time were

Maybe I ought to listen to an album, but their live performance was

Elsydeon · « **Reply #23 on:** October 04, 2010, 08:57:27 AM »

This is awesome news. I'm really happy to hear that nick is beating his cancer, I honestly didn't think we would get another redemption album after he announced his condition earlier. I'm really excited for this now

Zook · « **Reply #24 on:** October 04, 2010, 11:18:30 AM »

Everyone seems to say that Redemption sucks live or they're boring or whatever. I've heard the audio and seen footage of their DVD and besides Ray having a cold which made his singing not all that great, they were still pretty solid.

Chino · « **Reply #25 on:** October 04, 2010, 11:55:11 AM »

Quote from: Zook on October 04, 2010, 11:18:30 AM

Everyone seems to say that Redemption sucks live or they're boring or whatever. I've heard the audio and seen footage of their DVD and besides Ray having a cold which made his singing not all that great, they were still pretty solid.

Redemption live is what gave me a reason to give them a second chance. I didn't like them when I heard them the first time.

pogoowner · « **Reply #26 on:** October 04, 2010, 02:56:13 PM »

Quote from: Zook on October 04, 2010, 11:18:30 AM

Everyone seems to say that Redemption sucks live or they're boring or whatever. I've heard the audio and seen footage of their DVD and besides Ray having a cold which made his singing not all that great, they were still pretty solid.

Did he have a cold that night? I have the DVD, but I didn't know if it was an off night or if that's just how he sounds live these days. I've only seen him once, back when Fates Warning and Queensryche were on tour with DT.

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