Hello good people of the world!

When Richie Rich asked me to write a little blog that would recap
these past few days, and recap the events in and around the recording
the last of the vocals and bass tracks... I said "How much does it
pay?" Just kidding. I said "SURE!"
It is always a great experience recording with these guys, and this
time would be no exception. We did have some unforeseen twists and
turns that seem funny now, but weren't so funny whilst living the
moment! Like what, you ask??? The story below will share all of the
love.

To start... Rich and I set out from Atlanta around 10:00 am headed for
Tampa to record in Ed Aborns badass souped up home studio (nicer than
many free standing pro studios!). We were shooting to get there around
6pm, so CJ could start singing around 7. Our trip was pretty
uneventful, and laced with the standard multiple stops for really bad
food. We did run into a few massive thunderstorms that were so severe,
we had to pull over several times because the rain was so heavy. We
saw a few complete white outs. Dangerous conditions to be driving
in.... but we made it just fine.

Enter Chris Jericho... on time around 7. Energy is high and we are
ready to go. Well..... I notice Rich has this rare, frantic, panic
stricken look on his face. I asked what was up. He had left a VERY
important cable in Atlanta. Like... the cable that was needed to power
the hard drive where ALL of the sessions tracks were! It could have
been a bloodbath had he not carried a little, portable back up drive.
It was a big deal at the time, but CJ and Rich were able to record on
the little back up drive to get us through this session. Ed saved the
day, as is standard practice, by locating, and borrowing a replacement
cable. Without that cable... we could NOT have finished the bass
guitars, or Chris's vocals. BIG shout out and thanks to Ed for always
having answers and solutions!

Remember me telling you about storms?? For those of you who don't
know... Tampa is the thunderstorm capital of the world. Very intense
lightning, almost on a daily basis during the summer months. Ed and I
were out grabbing some Arby's and came back to find Rich still
recording Chris.... but not on his main computer. Why are you on your
laptop?? Lightning had hit and blown his MAC's power transformer to
hell! Again.... good thing Rich brings 2 of everything (except the
right power cable this trip!).

The last song on the record, and the one that Chris and I were both
slated to record, is the tune called "WORMWOOD". This is a different
type of tune for FOZZY in that it is around 14 minutes long! Chris had
written the lyrics long ago, taking inspiration straight from the
Bible. This is a prophetic tale of the end of the world, when the star
"Wormwood" falls into the sea and destroys all humankind! Mike Martin
has written the music to this piece, and it will surely be his
personal "Magnum Opus". Mike has done a fantastic job of scoring this
epic tale to music, and we are all excited to hear the final mix,
where it all comes together.

To help fuel these long days of recording, Rich believes that we
should EAT very often. That includes pancakes to start the day,
followed by some snacks during the session, and the now standard trip
to Steak n' Shake to take advantage of their "Happy Hour" that gives
you 2 for 1 milk shakes. Jesus....... A caloric holocaust to be sure.

We went with Ed on this past Thursday. I got an Orange Blast shake,
Rich got the standard Chocolate... and Ed really made us proud by
getting a double steak burger with bacon and cheese. Add fries.... of
course. He did use some sense to watch his weight, and got a diet
coke. On the ride back to the studio, (and I don't remember how we got
on the subject....) but maybe I made some reference to my Orange shake
not being "too bad" for you. "SHEEEIT!" Rich said. Claiming that the
shake was worse than Ed's platter of filth. NO WAY!

Well... we got home and Ed verified it online. My innocent little
shake weighed in at 1000 calories!! I couldn't believe it. Ed's entire
dinner was around 700 to 750 calories. Rich was right.... and NEITHER
of us ate any more shakes! (as far as you know)

If someone else was writing this recap, they would probably tell you
some bollox about me eating 4 day old Hardee's hot dogs or taking old
Arby's roast beef sandwiches that were placed in the trash back out
because I say, "there's nothing wrong with them!". But, of course... I
would categorically deny all of that nonsense.

So.... having finished this new record (bass and CJ's Vocals that is)
along with gaining at least 50 lbs., we were all very happy. Chris was
supposed to have brought some champagne over (Dom), but I don't know
what happened??? After all..... a man of his means...

All that was left to do now, was to say goodbye and head back to
Atlanta. It was a great trip home. Lot's of nice banter between Rich
and I, with spirits riding high. We were planning the usual taking
over of the world, and talking politics, etc. Tampa to Atlanta should
be about an 8 hour trip. The day was coming to an end, and we stopped
for gas very close to Macon, GA. That's about 90 miles from Atlanta.
Gassed, up, and happy with our trip... we set off for the final leg of
our journey. Off we go...back to talking about music, tour plans, and
what we are going to do with all that cash... (the last part is a
joke, I assure you) It must have been about an hour an a half when
Rich looks up and notices a sign that reads "TAMPA 191 MILES".

???????????????? WHAT............. THE.........................
F@%K !!!!!!!!!!!!!!?????

We had been going the wrong way! Somehow heading South instead of
North. For a solid hour and a half....... We had driven BACK into
Florida! Unbelievable.

The good news is, it was that much more time for us to be together and
plan all these upcoming projects. In the end.... we made it home safe.
Albeit a little hoarse from talking 11 straight hours!

All's well that ends well! : )


Can't wait to hear it all finished and mixed... and to see all you
when we are on tour. For those who are interested, I took Rich's
advice and joined "twitter"... Tune in to follow more "Fozzy Filth"!!

PEACE!!!

Sean Delson