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News Archive
1/20/03
Is it me or havent I updated lately;)
Well, I found a few moments to sit down and let you know whats happening. Only good things..
Very busy these days finally mixing this epic album and I mean EPIC! There is over 50+ tracks recorded and it is more like mixing a movie soundtrack. I believe you will enjoy it very much. I should be done in the next 2 weeks ready for release in Europe. A few other things for ya.. Rob Rock was confirmed for Bang Your Head fest in Balingen, Germany. I'll be looking forward to seeing those of you nearby. Also, the Puerto Rico show was Killer! Thanks to Rey, Raphael, Pentagrama Music and all at El Teatro. A most excellent and boisterous crowd. I'm definetly looking forward to playing there again.. I want to thank all of you for being so patient with the release of the album. If ever there was a tougher challenge in my life, this album would be it. It has been in my thoughts and ears everyday for the last 6 months. As it is completed, I am comforted by the fact that great people like you will be listening to something that will be historic and inspiring. Until next time.. Remember April, 14th 2003. Until The Bitter End will impact on Europe!
One Final Note: My Super Bowl prediction: Raiders 38 Bucs 17 Go Raiders!!
10/31/02
Hey There! Here is the latest info..I will be going to mix my album in late November and should have a release early next year. I will be recieving Mat Sinner's bass parts this week and Mistheria's keyboard parts should be arriving soon as well. The last of the Bass will be recorded in the next week or so. Here are some new shows that have just been confirmed including my debut..Check it out....Wednesday, November 20 at the Social(Downtown Orlando) formerly The Sapphire
Edguy and Rob Rock-with special guests Ezra Stone and the debut of the Rick Renstrom Project featuring Wade Black, Richard Christy and Stephen Elder.
Door Opens- 7:00pm/Price $15/18 and Up Welcome
and..Rob Rock to perform in Puerto Rico! The Rob Rock Band will do a headline show in Puerto Rico on Friday December 6, 2002. The venue is EL TEATRO (ANTES ASYLUM) TICKETS ON SALE IN MUSIC ZONE AND PENTAGRAMA
10/4
The album is coming together slowly but surely..I recieved Mat Sinner's vocal tracks, Ferdy Doernberg's keyboards and they are fantastic!! There is a lot of buzz out in the world lately and rightly so. The Album is shaping up to be something I've only dreamed of. Patience is a virtue..
Almost there...
9/10
2 vocal performances were recorded this weekend. Wade Black travelled from Tampa and layed down some serious vocal performances. We had a great time and captured some very exciting tracks. In the studio were Me, Rob, Wade, Steve Elder(bass) and Sean Shannon, the engineer...
Across the pond in Germany, Mat Sinner also recorded his vocal tracks. He was very happy with the performance and will send me the recording this week before he leaves for the Primal Fear "Black Sun" tour. He will record his bass tracks when he returns...If you are in Europe, make sure and check this amazing tour out!
Tomorrow marks the anniversary of 9/11, which coincidentally was the same day I was offered my recording contract. I hope everyone has a safe day and remember that "We Will Never Forget"..
Take care until next time..
8/20
OK..I'm back in the real world now. Had to just disappear after all that recording. So much to deal with, but thats part of the job. I'm feeling very rested and ready to release some great songs for you. All my guitar parts are complete and all that is left is too have the guests record and mix. The sound is great and for the first time it sounds like a "real" recording to me. Look for it before the end of the year..
The show with Rob on 8/3 went great and if you were there, Thanks for rocking!! Also, big thanks to Matt from Trivium for the use of his rig, while mine was in the studio. Check him out..He's a bright young guitar talent and playing all over central Florida.
I will be recording some solo's for Rob's new album very soon. Produced by Roy Z.(Halford/Dickinson) and will be a great new album released late this year or early next year.
As many of you know, Wade Black, will be appearing on my album. I will also be working with him on his new solo album as well. Wade is an incredible singer who has sang with Crimson Glory and Seven Witches. Look for a release next year with some awesome true metal!!
Thats all for now...More reports as they come in..
7/14
If you havent gone already..goto the Studio link for all the daily reports...
7/1
Due to many unfortunate logistic problems, I won't be travelling to Europe and record which also leads to me not being able to record with Mike Terrana. However, arrangements were made and here is the latest:
Richard Christy of Iced Earth will be the new drummer for my album. Richard is also known for many bands like Death, Control Denied and Burning Inside. As many of you know, Richard appeared on 3 songs from "The Fire Within." We have rehearsed for many weeks, along with Stephen Elder on Bass. The recording will Start on 7/12/02 in a studio near Orlando. I will also be video recording most of the sessions for a "making of" video.
The studio report section will be added this month and I will have many updates for you soon..
6/1
Fantastic news for all of you! Official press release from Mascot Records:
"American guitarist RICK RENSTROM has signed a deal with Mascot
Records. Rick is a fantastic guitarist who has overcome a physical handicap to join the
ranks of the top heavy metal guitarists in the World. Anyone who saw him play with Rob
Rock last year will know what we mean..
This album is half vocal, half instrumental and features Mike Terrana (Rage/Yngwie) , Mat
Sinner (Primal Fear/Sinner), Ferdy Doernberg (Rough Silk/A.R. Pell), Rob Rock (Warrior/Rob
Rock), Wade Black (Seven Witches/Crimson Glory), Tobias Sammett (Edguy) and others."
Major Thanks to the team: Rob Rock, Rainer and Matthias at MCM, Ed and all the Mascot-Provogue Staff.
Many other great guests will be joining me to finish up the new album.
"Until The Bitter End" is definetly the title i am going with for the album. It has a dual concept that deals with the end of an era, so to speak. Universally and Musically. More details to come..
Also, I thank all of you who have supported me and my music. It really is a dream finally come true and I am looking forward to what you think when the album is released..
4/10/02
The New Jersey Metalest went great. 27 minutes of pure metal and plenty of shred!! Thanks to all the great fans out there that gave us a great reception. It was great meeting you all after the show! Thanks to Rob and the guys and girls, Joey DeMaio(Manowar), Jack Frost(7 Witches), Anthony(Unstoppable Force), Jeff Hair, Tony Avatar and anyone else I might have forgot for all the support!
I have some CD's left over, so for a limited time, you can order The Fire Within and Future Intense in 1 CD. Check out the Order page for more info.
My new album is starting to come together more and more each day. Guest players are being added to the list on a weekly basis. Almost there..Until next time..
3/2/02
!!NEW SHOW CONFIRMED!!
March 8th, 2002-Rob Rock, L.A. Guns and Dokken at the House of Blues(Orlando)
Go to the Shows section for more details..
2/11/02
Live Show on 2/16/02 at Lost & Found in Casselberry. Please be sure and say you are there to see "Rob Rock." We will be playing a 90 minute set. Grumpy* will be starting the show around 10:00pm. Looking forward to seeing you there. Please see Shows11/3 for directions...
I will be appearing at the New Jersey Metal Fest on April 5th and 6th with Rob Rock. Looks like a great show with awesome bands like Manowar, Cannibal Corpse, Saxon, Edguy and about 50 other bands. Email me if you are going to be in the area or at the show. I might stop over to New York City too, if I have the time.
More news very soon..
1/2/02
Live Show on 1/12/02 at Lost & Found in Casselberry. Please be sure and say you are there to see "Rob Rock." We will be playing a 45-50 minute set, Looking forward to seeing you there. Please see Shows11/3 for directions...
11/8/01
Major Insanity!! The Site was down for about a week due to problems with the domain. Finally back up!!
No other updates at the moment. Some new shows are being planned adn we will be at Dante's in Downtown Orlando in Novewmber. Check Rob's site for the latest details..
10/21/01
2 new shows announced! Check the Shows Section for the details.
Check out Chops From Hell in the coming days for my first ever instructional column.
Important news on the way for "Until The Bitter End"
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10/1
New show announced Check the Shows Section for the details.
8/2
New show announced. Check the Shows secton for the details. Recieved the vocal demos from Rob and they sound great!! More news to come very soon...
7/6
A ton of pictures from the European tour are now up on Rob's site. Check them out here!
7/4
-Happy July 4th!! Not too much to report as of now. I put together 20 new songs for future albums. Plenty of neo-classical shred and vocal songs. I talked to Rob the other day and he played me 2 songs he's working on and they sound killer! This album is getting bigger by the day..I have some more special surprises for you and I will reveal them very soon...Some possible shows may be on the horizon as well...Dont forget, The Jason Becker tribute comes out on July 22nd, which is also his birthday...
Check back soon for more news...
6/5
-Just finished recording leads for Powergod's Metal tribute album. The songs include: Hear N' Aid-"We're Stars" and M.A.R.S Project Driver-"You And I". The album will be released sometime later this year. The shows in Tampa and House Of Blues went great. A big thanks to all who came out and supported!!
5/19
-I was honored with the "Best Metal Guitarist" award at the Orlando Metal Awards on Friday night. Prior to us playing, Banzai from M4 Radio and Matt (Mortem A.D/O.M.A. coordinator) presented me with a very cool gold skull trophy. It is a true honor for me to be given this award and I must thank all the great fans out there in Central Florida and around the world for voting for me! I was totally speechless and and really had no clue what to say, but as soon as Tracy kicked into the intro, we totally gave Orlando a real taste of True Metal!! Special thanks goes out to Strain and Matt for putting together this great event and giving the Orlando Metal scene an awesome show!
-My new album is pretty much completed now. All the parts are done and the rough mix has been handed over to Rob to finish it. On Tuesday, I spoke with Jim Morris at Morrisound Studios and I will more than likely mix and master my album there on Pro-Tools 24.
-The line-up on the new album is as follows: Steve Elder-Bass, Tracy Shell-Drums and Mistheria-Keyboards. Along with Rob Rock on Vocals, I will have a few very special guests to be announced-STAY TUNED!!
5/14
-3 new shows confirmed..Click HERE for more info...
-The new album is 75% finished. Currently, drums, bass, keyboards all the guitars have been finished. I should have a new mix on Tuesday. Vocals are going to be demo'd by Rob Rock and will ultimately be featured on most the album's vocal tracks. Soon, I will upload some short samples for you to listen to.
Keep checking back for more info..