Res9

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 quot;The Grand Parade quot; a song that conjures 1979 s quot;Suitcase Blues.quot; 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 quot;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.quot;.