Well Stallion, when someone with such a low post count comes on and starts off expressing such extreme opinions, particularly negative ones, it looks kind of suspicious because they have nothing to lose.
Until I read this thread, I was about to ask if you were some inside shill for Shadow Gallery since you said you have heard more than just the previews and were so adamant in your defence of the new singer (I'm pretty sure that's not the case anymore).
I've never met Russell, but I have a hard time believing he intentionally blew you off. At the same time I'm not calling you a liar, I think what probably happened is you interpereted your interaction with him in a way different than he expected...or you inadvertently pissed him off somehow, which can happen sometimes. Either way, not supporting the other members of the band because of one experience seems kind of juvenile and reactionary.
Either way, welcome to the boards!