IMPELLITTERI Mainman Says New Album Was 'Truly A Group Effort'

March 25, 2009

IMPELLITTERI's long-awaited new album, "Wicked Maiden", will be released in Europe on April 24 via Metal Heaven Records.

Released in Japan on February 25 via Victor Entertainment, "Wicked Maiden" reunites mainman Chris Impellitteri with longtime lead vocalist and writing collaborator Rob Rock, The band — featuring Impellitteri, Rock, bassist James Pulli and drummer Brandon Wild — "challenged the boundaries of conventional metal by utilizing music theory, technique, innovation, technology, and creative story telling," according to a press release. "The result is an intense guitar driven metal album that will satisfy the appetite of any true metal fan. 'Wicked Maiden' features memorable guitar riffs, fast shredding guitar solos, amazing screaming vocals, exciting lyrical content, and a mean heavy rhythm section."

"Wicked Maiden" took three years to complete from the writing through the mixing and mastering. Engineer and co-producer Greg Reely worked tirelessly to create a sonic freight train.

Commented Impellitteri: "I have been asked by many fans who the drummer is in the new IMPELLITTERI music video [for the track 'Last Of A Dying Breed'].

"For the record, Glen Sobel played all of the drum tracks on the 'Wicked Maiden' record and is also featured in the music video. In addition, I am really proud of the way each band member contributed to 'Wicked Maiden'. I think there was an interesting chemistry between myself, Rock, Pulli and Sobel in the recording studio. We pushed each other to the point of insanity when recording 'Wicked Maiden'. There was a lot of fighting over the musical parts recorded, tempos, etc...

"Creating 'Wicked Maiden' was a team effort and not a one man show. I think people often think IMPELLITTERI is a solo artist as opposed to a band. But, I have always sold IMPELLITTERI as a band like VAN HALEN, PANTERA, CHILDREN OF BODOM, whoever, etc. and not the Chris Impellitteri egotistical show!! It is truly a group effort. So please give the other members equal credit on this record!!"

"Wicked Maiden" track listing:

01. Wicked Maiden
02. Last Of A Dying Breed
03. Destruction
04. Garden Of Eden
05. The Vision
06. Eyes Of An Angel
07. No More School
08. Wonderful Life
09. Holy Man
10. Battle Rages

Check out the album artwork below.

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