Rik Emmett & RESolution 9 - RES9 (CD) - CD

Details: Rik Emmett and his new band, RESolution9 release RES 9 via Mascot Label Group/Provogue. Much of the album was recorded and mixed at the famed MetalWorks Studios, where Rik re-connected to his own roots. In fact, the other two founding members of Triumph (Gil Moore and Mike Levine) reunite with Rik as special guests on "The Grand Parade," a song that conjures 1979's "Suitcase Blues." Additionally, legendary guitarist Alex Lifeson of Rush performs on two stellar tracks, with James LaBrie of Dream Theater contributing extraordinary guest vocals on two cuts. Emmett says, "Some might see this as a comeback record, but I'm really proud of the vitality the band generated. For me, it's always about the songwriting - how the melodies and sonic landscapes capture the storytelling."