Elder Announce New Drummer & New Album Recording
Progressive heavy rock forerunners Elder will enter the studio this week to begin recording their fifth full-length and first with their new drummer, Georg Edert, who steps into the role formerly occupied by founding member Matt Couto. Though Elder in recent years added Mike Risberg on guitar and keys and have worked with a select few other players here and there, this is to my knowledge the first major lineup change since the initial trio of guitarist/vocalist Nick DiSalvo, bassist Jack Donovan and Couto was established in 2006.
The potential here for a shift in the band’s dynamic, therefore, is significant, but Elder have never been ones to shy away from change, and if the showings I’ve seen thus far for 2017’s Reflections of a Floating World (review here), 2015’s Lore (review here) and 2011’s Dead Roots Stirring (review here) in the Top 20 of the 2010s end-of-decade poll are anything to go by, their listenership is more than willing to go along with them wherever their path might lead. I would’ve been interested to hear where their next album went anyhow after Reflections — I was expecting some shift of approach — but with Edert aboard, the intrigue level is that much higher.
On a side note for Elder fans, Stickman Records is giving away test pressings to those who donate to charities this season. Details are here.
Behold 2020’s most anticipated album:
Elder changes lineup and heads to studio in December
It’s been a busy few weeks for Elder, who recently announced a lineup change as well as plans to begin work on their new record, as of yet untitled. With the departure of drummer and founding member Matthew Couto, the band is charting new waters in their 12 year spell of continuity, but has found a replacement in Georg Edert (who now also drums for the Elder side project Gold and Silver).
Having reestablished the band’s lineup, they will enter the studio next week to begin work on their fifth full-length album! From the band:
“Georg is a friend of ours from years back – met while playing on tour in Europe – and in the past year he’s been playing together with Nick and Mike to revive their old project Gold & Silver (also planning more music next year!). His drumming approach is informed by a host of styles new to the band, providing fresh and exciting impulses into our creative process while finishing work on album 5. We look forward to introducing our listeners to the new lineup at our shows in 2020!
“On that note, we are happy to announce that we will be headed off to the studio next week to begin recording said album 5. Without revealing too much, it’s easily the most ambitious musical journey we’ve ever conceived, and the writing process has been long, tedious, and ultimately rewarding. The cycle begins anew! – and we’re ready to get cracking on the recording sessions.”
Oh, and the band has been announced for Hellfest 2020 as well, with more festival announcements sure to follow.
Elder is:
Nicholas DiSalvo: guitar/vocals
Jack Donovan: bass
Mike Risberg: keys/guitar
Georg Edert: drums
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