Trouble Announces New Drummer Garry Naples; New Album in the Works
As you can see below, drummer Garry Naples does not come to the lineup of Chicago doom legends Trouble without a pedigree of his own. His work as a member of Novembers Doom is of course notable, but from Without Waves to Wizzo, The Kahless Clone (whose CD I almost bought on principle alone for the reference in their moniker) and Bear Mace, he’s explored a range of styles and aural niches in a swath of outfits. At this point in the band’s storied 46-year history, Naples certainly isn’t the first lineup change they’ve had, but if you’ve heard or seen them in the decade-plus since Rob Hultz (ex-Solace) joined on bass, it’s an addition to the rhythm section that makes the prospect of their next album all the more intriguing.
For more on that — the album, that is — you can also see below, but it doesn’t come out to much beyond being a 2025 release through Hammerheart Records. Trouble have been talking about their 10th full-length in similar terms since at least 2022 as their label has undertaken a series of respect-where-it’s-due catalog reissues and Metal Blade offered re-released 1987’s Run to the Light last June. Their last album was 2013’s The Distortion Field (review here).
From the PR wire:
TROUBLE ANNOUNCE NEW DRUMMER
Doom metal legends Trouble are revealing Garry Naples as the new drummer for the group. Naples has already begun rehearsals, and will be recording drums for the band’s upcoming studio album, the details of which are still pending and will be announced separately.
Says Naples: “I wanted to send a big THANK YOU out to all the Trouble fans for their warm welcome and encouragement! I appreciate the response and am very excited about the future of the band. The new Trouble songs are sounding amazing and I can’t wait to get into the studio to get the drums recorded for our new record. On top of that, I’ve been learning a lot of the older songs and I’m sure we will have some really cool set lists planned for upcoming shows. Stay tuned and see you on the road soon! Cheers!”
Naples, a Chicago-based drummer, has been playing in metal and rock bands for over 20 years. After joining his first band at the age of 15, Garry joined Prophecy Productions recording artist Novembers Doom in 2011. He has since recorded three full length albums with them, and has performed in Europe, North America, and South America. Garry co-founded the band Without Waves in 2010. After signing to Prosthetic Records in 2016, the band released two albums under that label, and has done several US tours. Additionally, Garry has toured and recorded with several other bands including Wolvhammer, Chrome Waves, and Bear Mace.
Trouble founder and guitarist Rick Wartell stated, “The band is very excited to have Garry join us as a permanent member. He’s an accomplished musician, with extensive recording and touring experience, and his playing style is a perfect fit for Trouble. We’re scheduled to head into the studio to work with him, and eager to have him lend his talents and creativity on our upcoming album. We’re also looking forward to bringing this line-up out live for some shows, and then on tour in support of the new record when the time comes.”
Naples had occasion to share the stage with Trouble back in October 2023, playing with Novembers Doom as one of the acts on the opening night of the inaugural launch of Heavy Chicago Fest, a three day event hosted at Avondale Music Hall. The new music festival featured Trouble as the headliner, and also showcased Acid King and Bongzilla.
Trouble has released nine studio albums to date, and is in the process of recording their tenth, which will be released on Hammerheart Records in 2025.
Trouble is:
Kyle Thomas : vocals
Bruce Franklin : guitar
Rick Wartell : guitar
Rob Hultz : bass
Garry Naples : drums
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