Glass Delirium

Jenn Cohen | June 1, 2012 | 0 Comments

by Charlie Sullivan

Alternative-progressive-hard rockers, Glass Delirium, have been dealing with some major line-up changes throughout the last year, and during the process have evolved into a tenacious musical force. The band has stayed focused on their music and has emerged on the other side of the maelstrom as an able-bodied unit.

“We are very thankful for the support we’ve received from the local music community,” states a humbled David Newell (keyboards, and one of two original members left in the band). “Through all of the turmoil with members moving on, we’ve had people step up and sit in with us at shows. It’s been really cool the way people have helped out.”

One of the confederates, the enigmatic Michelle Huerd (vocals), has become the newest member of the crew. Some of you might remember Huerd from her days with Vendetta and Born in Winter.

“Michelle has a spectacular radiance on stage and brings such a positive attitude to the band,” agree both Newell and Scott Uhl (guitars, and the second remaining member). “It’s been awesome the way she’s stepped in and taken over vocal duties. We love having her in the band.” Aeon Cruz (bass) is also relatively new to the band. “I loved the band’s music, and was so excited to get the opportunity to become part of the line up.”

The band is actively looking for a drummer as I write this piece; so if you’re looking for a good gig, contact one of the band members. Currently, Switch Pin’s Pat Anderson is filling in admirably. Through all of this turmoil, the outfit’s standing its ground. As you’re reading this, the crew is doing a video shoot for “Consequential Halo” with a planned release date of June14, 2012, at Moe’s BBQ in Englewood. They’ll be working with EFillF Productions in collaboration with Prophecy Records.

“We don’t want the lack of a drummer to delay us at this point,” conveys Uhl. “We plan on being in the studio after the video release to begin laying down the tracks for our next album.”

The crew has already been introducing local audiences to some of the new material: “Simple Life,” “Tranquility and Reality,” and “Snowy London,” all of which are a nice transition away from the material on their freshman release Thanks to a Monsters Many Hands.

“Some of the old material will still be in our sets and some of the older pieces just aren’t going to work with the new line-up,” reveals Newell. “The new pieces are more challenging in a better way,” shares Huerd. “The music is inspiring. We’re finding ourselves wanting to be more involved, [so] it’s been a positive experience on all sides.”

When the new album hits the streets, the band is planning a regional promotional tour and word is, the video release is for the movie “Ravenous, You’re the Main Course.” The film is a lesbian zombie love story from Wicked Muse Cinema. The crew has a lot on their table, and knowing the members, they won’t disappoint.

Online: www.facebook.com/glassdeliriummusic