SPASTIC INK To Release Sophomore Album In April

February 11, 2004

Acclaimed San Antonio, Texas-based prog/tech metal triumvirate SPASTIC INK, featuring guitarist/composer Ron Jarzombek, bassist Pete Perez, and drummer Bobby Jarzombek, have signed a deal with Marquee Inc. for the release of their long-awaited sophomore album, "Ink Compatible". Marquee will handle Japan and most Southeast Asian territories while the rest of the world will be covered by the band's own EclecticElectric label in conjunction with various independent outlets and distributors. An April 21 release is expected.

"I am very much looking forward to finally being able to release 'Ink Compatible' — I worked on the album off and on for over four years and at times it seemed like it would never get done," Ron Jarzombek said in a press release. "The most difficult part was of course finding musicians to play these INK tunes while Bobby and Pete were touring and recording with HALFORD and RIOT. All of the guests who helped out did unbelievably fantastic jobs and I couldn't be any happier with their performances."

Joining SPASTIC INK on "Ink Compatible" is Ron Jarzombek's long-time WATCHTOWER bandmate, singer Jason McMaster, who provides lead vocals on five tracks. Additional support comes from Swedish vocalist Daniel Gildenlöw (PAIN OF SALVATION),guitarist Marty Friedman (MEGADETH, CACOPHONY),keyboardists Jens Johansson (STRATOVARIUS, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN),Jimmy Pitts (SCHOLOMANCE, THE FRACTURED DIMENSION),and David Bagsby (XEN, PATRICK MORAZ),bassists Michael Manring (ATTENTION DEFICIT, MICHAEL HEDGES),Ray Riendeau (HALFORD, MACHINES OF LOVING GRACE),Doug Keyser (WATCHTOWER),and Sean Malone (GORDIAN KNOT, CYNIC),and drummers Jeff Eber (DYSRHYTHMIA) and David Penna (STATIC, AMPHIBIANS FROM OUTER SPACE).

"Ink Compatible" track listing:

01. Aquanet
02. Just a Little Bit
03. Words for Nerds
04. Melissa's Friend
05. Read Me
06. Multi-Masking
07. In Memory of…
08. A Chaotic Realization of Nothing Yet Misunderstood
09. The Cereal Mouse
10. A Quick Affix (Japanese bonus track)

For more information, visit www.spasticink.com.

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