NAMM2015

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Wow! What a whirlwind weekend! I am so exhausted at the moment and could probably sleep for a week but this update needed to get out. So many things happened in four days that I just had to write it down just so I could remind myself of what an awesome time I had.

 

David Reed WatsonWednesday I flew to the Spelled Moon camp to do a photoshoot. Our photographer was amazing and getting to know him was even better seeing as we share a lot of the same philosophies on life. He is a brilliant artist as well and I encourage you to check out his work here…. Danker. The next morning we headed out for NAMM. Claudio Pesavento, Patrick Johansson, Joe Petro, Andy Sarcone Rooney, and myself.

 

I’ll share the highlights for you seeing that there was so much to this weekend…..

 

“David Reed Watson! David Reed Watson!”

Taylor and I turning around looking everywhere thinking this

David Reed Watsonwas one of our friends yelling for me only to find out that it was a young lady calling for me. She came up to me and explained to me that she has been following my music career for 4 years! She had been following me since ‘The Constant’ in Los Angeles. This pretty much knocked me off my feet. I mean, we’re used to seeing this happen to  famous people… but me? Who am I really in the whole scheme of things? I sat back to reflect on this. If we could all realize the impact we make on others and their lives this world might just have half a chance.

 

Getting to meet Jeff Scott Soto and being able to thank him for the gig with Rage of Angels. You see, Jeff was Ged Rylands first pick to do the album but with Jeff’s heavy touring schedule it was not possible for him to do it.

Thank you Jeff for opening that door for me. Great guy and a brilliant musician.

 

 

I ran into Tommy Denander. Always a pleasure seeing him. He’s one of the greatest guitarists on this planet who’s resume is… extensive to say the least. He introduced me as ‘a great singer from America’ and introduced me to a great singer in Spain. Awesome.. Awesome.

 

I would like to thank Rod Miller for hooking me up with my first set of in-UE Davidear monitors. They are UE-7s  made by Ultimate Ears.

I sat down in the chair and they electronically made a 3D mold of each ear. This will go great with my Sennheiser system that Jason Froberg got for me. Thanks guys!

 

As exhausting as NAMM is I wouldn’t miss it for the world. I look forward to doing all again next year.

Peace,

David

New Vocalist Search Is On! Apply Now!

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Hey gang life is always about change and the unexpected… Josh has decided to leave the band due to personal differences and we’re on the search for a new vocalist! We wish him well but life goes on! Our new CD is already written music wise and any killer vocalist can definitely put their stamp on this thing. We’re looking for a traditional Hard Rock/Metal style vocalist with a great writing style and melodic sense. We don’t care where you’re from as long as you rock! Obviously you must be fantastic and respect what we’ve already done. Please check us out thoroughly here or our various sites.We have big plans for this year and look forward to hearing from some quality applicants and moving onto the next chapter of the band. Please contact us here or at killritualmetal@gmail.com

Kill Ritual –Unreleased Track “Drop Dead Gorgeous” Available for Free Download

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Kill Ritual –Unreleased Track “Drop Dead Gorgeous” Available for Free Download

Kill Ritual have made the unreleased track “Drop Dead Gorgeous” available for free download and streaming on Sound Cloud https://soundcloud.com/killritualmetal/drop-dead-gorgeous and Reverbnation www.reverbnation.com/killritual The song comes off their 2014 release “The Eyes Of Medusa” as a thank you to all the fans that have supported us the last few years. The Track was recorded at Fossil Sound and engineered /produced by Kill Ritual guitarist Steve Rice.

Mr. Rice comments on the tune, “This track reflects a little different style for the band in some ways as it starts off very deceivingly with a ballad type intro , but gets to the Metal fairly quickly after that. It’s a nice tongue in cheek tale of the kind of girl you’d like to take home, but wish you hadn’t! Enjoy!”

New CD Update!

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Well it’s been awhile since our last update so here we go. New drummer Koryun Bobikyan is ready to go and we’ll track the final drums in the beginning of January. The mix and mastering has been penciled in and we’ll once again be utilizing Sonic Train Studios and Mr. LaRocque for the final sonic assault. We also have Jobert from Sledgehammer Graffix hard at work on the new art work for the CD release. If all goes well we expect a summer 2015 release date.

Happy Thanksgiving

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Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.

Thanksgiving to me is sharing with the ones you love, the new friends you have, and everything in between.

Most of you know that I’m not a big fan of the historical ramifications of Thanksgiving, but I won’t go deep into that. I choose to look at it in a new light because we cannot change the past. We can only move forward and learn from the mistakes we’ve made in our past.
Namaste
D

New Beginnings

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“And suddenly you know. It’s time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings.” ~ Meister Eckhart

Ever since I was a little boy I would peruse book stores. I would feel the books and see which one would speak to me. I would find the book, open it and read the paragraph there in front of my eyes. I don’t do this as often as I used to seeing as there are very few book stores that aren’t generic like Barnes and Noble or Borders. I like the Mom and Pop shops. I like used books. Used books have character. They have history. I imagine that some of these books were in great libraries purchased by interesting people or in the back pocket of a soon to be famous author.

What is my point?

My point is this… Energy is still energy. It can come from a book, or an email.
From time to time spirit still speaks to me and gives me the answers to the questions that I ask for guidance from. Let me rephrase that… Spirit always talks to me; I just don’t listen at times. When we don’t listen to spirit, or our inner selves, our gut, and we compromise ourselves we become depressed, stifled and angry. When we do listen and move past the fear (False Evidence Appearing Real) magic happens and new possibilities are available for us.

This morning’s message was clear and in my face. Today I choose to listen and may it be clear for you to listen as well. Whatever it is that speaks to you.

“And suddenly you know. It’s time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings.” ~ Meister Eckhart

And because change is always constant, I am looking for a new band to front. I made a difficult choice leaving my last project, especially with a new album coming out. We made some great music and opened for some amazing national acts, but its time had run its short course.

I am looking for something preferably with Management, Publishing, etc. They can listen to me on my main website (here) or these other sites.

Thank you!
D

http://www.davidreedwatson.com

http://www.reverbnation.com/davidreedwatson

http://www.soundcloud.com/davidreedwatson

http://www.youtube.com/davidreedwatson

Electric Messiah

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I am sad to announce that I have left Electric Messiah. I wish them the best with their future. For me I am ready for the next chapter. Thank you everybody that has followed me and supported me with this band. You’ve all been wonderful and I am very grateful to have you all in my life.
Namaste,
D