After the successful debut of Episode 1, progressive metal supergroup ICEFISH is proud to present Episode 2 of their ongoing multi-part video chronicle. This new installment continues to offer fans an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look into the making of their debut album Human Hardware.
Episode 2 dives deeper into the band’s creative dynamic, showcasing never-before-seen footage from the early stages of writing and arranging. Viewers are taken inside the studio as ICEFISH refine their compositions, experiment with sounds, and bring the raw energy of their jam sessions to life.
With a lineup featuring prog legends Alex Argento (Virgil Donati, Corrado Rustici, Zucchero), Andrea Casali(vocals & bass), Marco Sfogli (James LaBrie, PFM) and Virgil Donati (Planet X, Steve Vai, Asia), ICEFISH continue to blend technical precision with powerful songwriting, pushing the boundaries of modern Progressive music.
This series is more than just a making-of; it’s an intimate journey into the birth of a band’s identity. Episode 2 builds on the foundation laid by the first and sets the tone for the exciting episodes to come.
ICEFISH: Andrea Casali – Voice and bass Alex Argento – Keyboards Marco Sfogli – Guitars Virgil Donati – Drums
Following two festival performances – Bangers Open Air in São Paulo, Brazil and Sonic Temple Festival in Columbus, Ohio respectively – heavy metal icons ARMORED SAINT will enter the studio next month to begin recording their long-awaited ninth studio album, tentatively slated for a Spring 2026 release through Metal Blade Records.
In September, the band will join W.A.S.P. for a trio of UK shows before returning to the States to support legendary guitarist Michael Schenker on his My Years With UFO US Tour. ARMORED SAINT will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of their second album, Delirious Nomad, with a five-song micro set of songs from the record throughout the tour.
To further commemorate the cornerstone record, the band is making available a special Delirious Nomad wrapped guitar from Dean Guitars. Each guitar is signed by the band. Presales will be announced in the coming weeks.
Elaborates vocalist John Bush, “What up, Saints? We want to give you all a heads up with what’s happening with us this year. First, we’ve been writing songs for the upcoming new record, and we are just about done! We are going into 606 Studios next month to record drums for five songs. The plan still stands for an early Spring 2026 release. We have two rad festivals dates in May: Bangers Open Air and Sonic Temple Festival. Then we’ll be joining our friends, W.A.S.P., for three shows in Britain in September which includes Newcastle where we’ve never played and London at the Eventim Apollo – formerly the legendary Hammersmith Odeon. We are psyched!”
“Then we’ll do nine more shows in the US in October with one of the best rock guitar players to ever walk the earth: Michael Schenker. We will be doing something special on these particular dates. In conjunction with the 40th anniversary of Delirious Nomad, we will be playing micro sets from that record. We’ll play other classic SAINT tunes as well of course!”
“Finally, we will do three headlining shows at the end of this tour in El Paso, Texas, where we haven’t played since 1984, Las Vegas, Nevada, and at the infamous Glass House for the first time ever in Pomona, California. Lots on the plate. Thanks for all the love as always.”
Exclusive Delirious Nomad VIP upgrades for all ARMORED SAINT US dates are available now at national-acts.com/armoredsaint. See all confirmed dates below.
ARMORED SAINT: 5/02/2025 Bangers Open Air – São Paulo, BR ** 5/09/2025 Sonic Temple Fest – Columbus, OH ** w/ W.A.S.P.: 9/26/2025 Newcastle O2 City Hall – Newcastle, GB 9/27/2025 O2 Victoria Warehouse – Manchester, GB 9/28/2025 Eventim Apollo Hammersmith – London, GB w/ Michael Schenker: 10/02/2025 Canyon Club – Agora Hills, CA 10/03/2025 Saban Theater – Los Angeles, CA 10/04/2025 The Grove – Anaheim, CA 10/05/2025 Great American Music Hall – San Francisco, CA 10/07/2025 Marquee Theater – Tempe, AZ 10/08/2025 National Hispanic Cultural Center – Albuquerque, NM 10/10/2025 Trees – Dallas, TX 10/11/2025 Tobin Center – San Antonio, TX 10/12/2025 White Oak Music Hall – Houston, TX 10/14/2025 Rockhouse – El Paso, TX ^ 10/16/2025 Count’s Vamp’d – Las Vegas, NV ^ 10/17/2025 The Glass House – Pomona, CA ^ ** Festival Date ^ ARMORED SAINT Headlining Date
ARMORED SAINT: John Bush – vocals Jeff Duncan – guitars Phil Sandoval – guitars Joey Vera – bass Gonzo Sandoval – drums
I bought this used CD for $4.99, several years ago at my local record store (Omega Music). It was released back in 1991 via FMQB (Friday Morning Quarterback Album Report Inc.). Yes, I never heard of FMQB until this CD crossed my path.
Metal Detector CD Metal Monsters Summer ‘91 has a track-list of 14 songs from 14 different bands/artists. Many of these bands on this CD I had never heard of; such as: The Almighty, Jagged EdgeUK, Pleasure Bombs, Last Crack and Skrapp Mettle. Add in the old school metal cover art and graphics of this CD and I was sold!
Above: back cover with track-list
The Almighty are from Scotland and Ricky Warwick is one of their founding members. Pleasure Bombs were a melodichard rock/heavy metal band from the USA, with only 1 studio album released in 1991. Jagged Edge UK were a glam metal/hard rock band from (of course) the UK. Last Crack is a metal band from Madison, Wisconsin. Skrapp Mettle was a rowdy band of anonymous musicians, with crazy stage names such as Spunk (the lead vocalist). Their songs were of Steel Panther variety for 1991, with “Swallow That Load” appearing on this CD.
Metal heavyweights of Anthrax and Sacred Reich are on here, along with Steve Vai, Stryper and even Dweezil Zappa, making for quite a diverse compilation.
This CD may have been used; only its condition is like new. I consider it a very decent metal find! Thank you for visiting Metal Odyssey! Metal be thy name – Stone.
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