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Former MALEVOLENT CREATION Drummer ALEX MARQUEZ Bounces Back With LA VENGANZA

September 26, 2008

Acclaimed extreme-metal drummer Alex Marquez (MALEVOLENT CREATION, SOLSTICE, DEMOLITION HAMMER) has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET:

"First of all, I would like to thank all of you who have supported me throughout all these years even though I wasn't doing anything. These last years have been really crazy for me — I've been in and out of jail, battled substance and alcohol abuse that kept me from ever completing anything I ever started. Life sometimes has a way of kicking you in the ass, and for me that kick came when I reunited with my wonderful wife Janett Marquez and my four beautiful children — Alex Marquez Jr., Hellen Marquez, Katherine Marquez and Jason Marquez — and I gotta say I'm very happy and overwhelmed, to say the least!

"The various projects I've been involved in these years, some will surface others won't. Right now I am trying to get the APOCALYPSE RISING sessions out there, but my focus is on my new band, and I stress the word 'band,' because LA VENGANZA is very much a band and the name pretty much says what I'm feeling right now — vengeful. Hailing from Panama City, Panama; LA VENGANZA is a return home for me musically as I'm back behind the skins. It took me the better part of last year to clean up and most of this year to get back into playing shape. As a result, I lost about 90 pounds — from 330 to 240 pounds — and playing as good as, if not better than, ever. The style of music is hardcore death/thrash, so those of you who were into SOLSTICE or ANGER will find elements of both in this band. I can never forget my metal roots but can't deny the influence hardcore has had on me. I am also producing a record for a black metal band here in Panama named AZAROTH.

"That being said, I would like to add that I have no ill will towards Dennis Muñoz or any of the guys in the new SOLSTICE lineup for continuing that project without me. I was involved at the get-go of that reunion, but everything happens for a reason, and I needed to get my act together before anything else. I wish those guys the best of luck and Muñoz will always be my bro, so no ill will there ever!

"I'm hoping to finish recording the LA VENGANZA record before the end of the year.

"As soon as we are done recording, I will post some traks on MySpace.

"To all my friends, thank you for being patient and know this: you won't be disappointed."

LA VENGANZA album track listing:

01. Holdin A Grudge
02. Same Shit Different Day
03. La Traicion
04. La Venganza
05. Miami 4 Ever
06. Stuck
07. This Is Not About God
08. 395
09. Maricon
10. Metal Forever Hardcore For Life
11. Cobarde
12. Hang Em High And Let Em Die
13. 16 Years Of Retribution
14. Double Barrel Justice
15. Make Myself Scarce

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