Update On Fairyland Posted By Phil Giordana

Fairyland keyboardist/composer Phil Giordana posted a progress report on the upcoming new release. The band last issued an album in 2009 via Napalm Records with "Score to a New Beginning." Since then, Giordana has been battling medical issues over the years.

In a progress report posted on Giordana's Facebook page, he updated on the progress of the new album as well as announced that "project" will go back to being a full band again. The post reads:

"Well, here's a bit of news.

"First, the one that sucks: Napalm Records won't be releasing Fairyland's next album. So we're looking for a new label.

"Second: notice that I've said 'we.' After careful thinking and talks, I've decided to turn Fairyland back into a genuine band, as opposed to a solo project. I think I've made my point with Score to a New Beginning (for those who didn't follow, it was to prove that I could continue in the band's spirit without the ex members). There are quite a few advantages to going back to a steady formation, one of which is the non-negligible opportunity to play live more often.

"As of now, the line up is comprised of Willdric Lievin (Hamka) on the bass, JB Pol (Kerion, Hamka) on the drums and myself on keyboards. I'm waiting for confirmation from those who will hold the positions of singer and solo guitarist. In the next few weeks, I will start looking for a serious and available rhythmic guitarist. Once all that is done, I'll announce the final formation.

"As for the in-depth work to come: I have to get major surgery before the end of this year, so it will be a little demanding to try and manage everything at once. But mostly, it will be recording the album (we expect to start studio work in about two weeks), preparing a promo video, confirming the final line up, and looking for a new label.

"Francesco Cavalieri (Wind Rose) will be holding the lead vocals on this new album, Willdric will handle the bass, JB kick the drums, I'll stay on the keys, and Quentin Godet will shred the guitar solos. We'll see about the rhythmic guitars when we're there. Willdric and I will handle the choirs, as well as Francesco for additional parts.

"All in all, I am extremely excited about this new start and can't wait to share our work with the fans."

More information is expected soon.