I have created an Aziola Cry studio log over on the Aziola Cry website. Click here to check it out.
Recording Aziola Cry
I am in Gravel Road Recording for the next week recording my parts for the upcoming Aziola Cry album. At this point, I am about half way done with my basic tracks. I begin song four tomorrow.
Jason Blake Music Store Now Open
While my music is still available for purchase at Bandcamp, iTunes, Amazon, etc., I have also created a store right here on my site. Go to the Store section to check out the products. More products will be added over time. To celebrate, I have a sale on CDs (sorry, the sale does not extend to the apparel at the moment) for one week (ends 11/4). Use code, NEWSTORE20, at checkout.
ProgDay in One Week
One week from today, Aziola Cry will be performing at ProgDay (12:45). More information may be found at http://www.progday.net
Sold Out!
Tonight’s Aziola Cry show with the Aristocrats is sold out. The band is looking forward to playing and hanging out with everyone there. Our next Chicago area show will be in November.
This Saturday
Aziola Cry will be warming up for the Aristocrats this Saturday at Reggie’s. Read more about the show and purchase tickets here: https://www.reggieslive.com/show/the-aristocrats-3/
ProgDay Tickets
ProgDay tickets may be purchased here: http://www.progday.net/ProgDay-Tickets.html
Rehearsals
Aziola Cry will begin a series of rehearsals to prepare ourselves for the August 20th gig with the Aristocrats, ProgDay 2022 in North Carolina, and a headlining show at Brauerhaus in Lombard, IL. We are also incorporating a new sound system which will help with our live sound.
Aziola Cry at ProgDay
It was announced that Aziola Cry will be playing at ProgDay this year! Visit http://www.progday.net for more information and hopefully I will see you there.
Aziola Cry Artwork featured in "Monochromes"
The artwork of Aziola Cry by Micka Klauck is featured in the upcoming Heavy Music book, “Monochromes.” It also includes an interview with with me. Preorder, using the code, “ALL15METAL” for 15% off.
New Aziola Cry Date
Aziola Cry will be performing at Brauer House in Lombard, IL on Friday, September 16th. More details and ticket information coming soon.
Aziola Cry to play with The Aristocrats
My band, Aziola Cry, will be playing at Reggies Rock Club with The Aristocrats on August 20, 2022. More information can be found at https://www.reggieslive.com and tickets may be purchased at https://www.ticketweb.com/event/the-aristocrats-reggies-rock-club-tickets/11794025
Instrumental Progressive Metal Album of the Year
I am super excited about this one. Aziola Cry was chosen as the top instrumental progressive metal album of the year by Sonic Perspectives.
https://www.sonicperspectives.com/features/the-2021-favorite-progressive-metal-albums/
#28 on the GPRN Top 100 of 2021
Aziola Cry made #28 on the GPRN Top Prograsive Roxk albums of 2021!
Warr Guitar Playthrough for "Premonitions"
In conjunction with the premiere of Aziola Cry’s playthrough video for “Premonitions,” I am releasing this Warr guitar only video. Filmed by Chuck Deters, the video was filmed using my Warr Raptor model.
Invisible Oranges Interview
Check out my recent artist vs artist interview with Keven Berk on Invisible Oranges. I talk about Aziola Cry, the Warr guitar, and more. Also included is the premier of Aziola Cry’s playthrough video for “Premonitions” from “The Ironic Divide”.
Invisible Oranges Interview: https://www.invisibleoranges.com/aziola-cry-vs-apogetic/
Best of 2021 lists
Aziola Cry has been chosen as part of two best of 2021 lists. The first is the Rockstar Superhero Tastemaker Album List:
https://www.rockstarsuperhero.com/the-albums-that-changed-us-in-2021/
The second is the Sea of Tranquility: In the Progseat Best albums of 2021: