Fozzy Bassist Sean Delson Posts New Album Update

Sean Delson, the bass player of heavy metal group Fozzy, has checked in with a lenghty update regarding the bands forthcoming new studio album, "Chasing The Grail." It reads as follows:

"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...FUCK!?

"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"