Monthly Archives: May 2015

The End of Infinity – Recording has started

studio

Head’s up!

So, today marks the start of the recording sessions for our new album. And, as the title of this post suggests, we have decided to stick with our original working title for the album – The End of Infinity.

Over the next couple of weeks we will be putting down the initial drum layers, essentially to get the outline timing for the tracks. Keeping the Raving man company in the studio during this time will be myself and Randy. We’ll weave in some Bass lines to help with the timing, and Randy wants to lay down a couple of vocal tracks as well. We have some grey areas on a few of the tracks, in that we are not 100% nailed down on the pace of them, so we’ll be experimenting along the way.

Leroy, Dave and Nancy will be landing at the studio early in June.

I wish that Jesus was going to be joining us, but I totally respect his decision to leave. It is a shame as this will be the first time without him in almost a decade. But, on a bright note, at least we have the rock-chick herself Nancy involved to keep us all in order. It is going to be fun. Hard work, yes, but fun as well.

Keep smiling.

Chuck.

Man down!

the band

Hey gang, Randy here.

I see that the rumour mill has been buzzing in recent weeks, so I guess it is time to put the record into some sort of official order.

Those of you who saw us on the recent tour would have noticed the line-up change that happened in mid-April when Jesus Smith stepped down for the tour citing ill-health.

Well last weekend we were all supposed to have convened at my house to discuss the plans for the up-coming recording sessions. Jesus was a no-show, and after some frantic calls and a personal visit to his home, it became apparent that Jesus was no-longer happy with remaining in the band. Whilst I can’t say I was surprised (as Jesus had been unhappy since bringing Nancy on-board), I am nether-the-less sad to have to announce the news of his departure.

Jesus has been with us for almost 10 years, and has provided an extra dimension to our distinctive sound, and even as recently as the writing sessions we had at the beginning of the year he was making some valuable contributions.

I made a personal plea to him to join us for one last time in the studio, especially as there was at least one of his songs in the mix to record, but unfortunately he did not wish to prolong his membership of the band any longer.

All I can say now is that I am very sorry that he has decided to go. He will be missed by all those involved with Voodoo Salami, and I am sure that he will be missed too by the fans world-over.

I speak on behalf of the entire band to say that we wish you well Jesus Smith, and hope you find happiness and success in whatever you chose to do next.

Regards

Randy

Thank you thank you!

on the road

Thank you thank you!

Thank you to all of our loyal fans and supporters who came out to see us live over the last few weeks. We really appreciate the support and feedback, and thank you for the kind words that have been provided on the new material.

We’ve got a couple of weeks “rest” before we prepare ourselves for entering into the recording studio. This gives us some time to refine and tweak the songs that we feel certain will get recorded.

Keep smiling and keep rocking.

Chuck.