Rejoice In The Suffering
Label | Rat Pak Records – RPR0603337 |
Format | CD, Album, Deluxe Edition |
Barcode | 0638647811224 |
Country | USA & Europe |
Released | 05 Feb 2021 |
Genre | Rock |
Style | Heavy Metal |
QUEENSRYCHE FRONTMAN TODD LA TORRE TO RELEASE DEBUT SOLO ALBUM REJOICE IN THE SUFFERING.- As global touring came to a sudden and unexpected halt earlier this year, Queensr�che frontman Todd La Torre has been using his recent pandemic downtime to put the finishing touches on his debut solo album Rejoice In The Suffering. The idea for a solo album was always in the cards for Todd. With Queensr�che tour dates postponed indefinitely, the world events offered Todd the opportunity to explore his ideas for Rejoice In The Suffering. Todd teamed up with longtime friend and collaborator Craig Blackwell and alongside producer Chris "Zeuss" Harris created a diverse heavy metal album that draws influence from different styles. These styles will surprise fans who only know La Torre from his previous work with Queensr�che or Crimson Glory before that. Rejoice In The Suffering is scheduled for release globally on February 5, 2021 via Rat Pak Records. "Rejoice In The Suffering was truly a labor of love. It's a pure metal record that certainly showcases a wide range of my vocal abilities. I feel there is something for any true fan of metal on this album. This album is full of groove, dynamics, power, and substance and I cant wait for people to hear it," explains Todd La Torre. From the album's opening riffs of "Dogmata" to the vocal acrobatics that drive the album closer "Apology," it is apparent that Todd La Torre has a true love of heavy metal. Playing drums and recording the vocals for the album, songs like "Darkened Majesty" and "Critical Cynic" offer an inside look into the musical mind of La Torre. Craig Blackwells guitar playing provides the perfect musical accents to La Torres vocals. Todd even finds vocal wails not heard from him before as showcased on the title track and the punishing "Vanguards of the Dawn Wall." The deluxe version of the album features 3 bonus tracks: "Fractured," "Set It Off" and "One by One."
1 | Dogmata | 3:31 | |
2 | Pretenders | 4:10 | |
3 | Hellbound And Down | 3:40 | |
4 | Rejoice In The Suffering | 4:35 | |
5 | Crossroads To Insanity | 5:08 | |
6 | Critical Cynic | 3:56 | |
7 | Darkened Majesty | 4:08 | |
8 | Vexed | 5:53 | |
9 | Vanguards Of The Dawn Wall | 3:39 | |
10 | Apology | 6:01 | |
Bonus Tracks: | |||
11 | Fractured | 3:51 | |
12 | Set It Off | 4:05 | |
13 | One By One | 5:57 |
Guest, Soloist – Jordan Ziff (7)
Guitar, Bass, Keyboards – Craig Blackwell
Layout, Design – Jean Michel
Mixed By, Mastered By – Zeuss
Photography By – Joe Helm
Producer, Engineer, Composed By – Craig Blackwell
Producer, Engineer, Composed By – Todd La Torre
Vocals, Drums – Todd La Torre
Tracks are listed as on back of CD artwork, but tracks #4 and #7 are swapped when playing CD
Matrix / Runout – MEL2264 [Disc Makers logo]
Mastering SID Code – IFPI LZ71
Mould SID Code – none