KATAGORY V vocalist Albert Rybka recently issued an update on the recording sessions for the band's fifth album, Resurrect The Insurgence:

"Recording for the album officially began with the drum tracks in April, followed by rhythm guitars and bass at various points throughout the summer. Acoustic guitars, leads and a dash of keyboards were tracked from early August into early October, and vocals began tracking in late October. So, here's where we stand as of now:

Drums: 100% complete

Guitars: 99% complete (we found a 15-second spot that could use a lead fill while recording vocals)

Bass: 100% complete

Keyboards: 100% complete

Vocals: 75% complete

You may be asking, 'Keyboards? When did Katagory V get a keyboard player?' Actually, we had our friend Jordan Jennings from the band CLOCKWORK ILLUSION come in and add some touches to a few of the songs, including an instrumental track. If you like bands along the lines of AYREON, DREAM THEATER, SUSPYRE, SYMPHONY X X, and even TURISAS, you should definitely check them out. We want to thank Jordan for coming in and putting some beautiful textures to some of the new songs.

I flew into Salt Lake City twice at the end of October to track my vocals, and it looks like I'll be flying out one more time before the end of the year to finish everything up. We should also be adding some extra vocal parts from a few guest singers that we will be bringing in around that same time. The plan is to officially wrap up tracking the album altogether by January. After that, it's a matter of choosing the right individuals to mix and master it.

We know it's been quite some time since we've given you folks an update, but you can rest assured that we are hard at work to give you the best album we can possibly deliver. Though I am the new vocalist of the band, I was a fan of Katagory V for a number of years prior to joining, and I can wholeheartedly say that you're in for the most diverse yet consistent album released by the band to date. This has been a work in progress of nearly three years, and is the first album that truly touches upon every influence within the band, from progressive and power metal to AOR, melodic rock, old school thrash, and classic heavy metal. To top it off, the sonic quality of this album is light years ahead of anything previously offered by the band, and we're just listening to the rough mixes! We're all extremely proud of this album, and we can't wait for you to hear it!

Resurrect The Insurgence will be the first Katagory V album to be recorded, produced, and engineered by long-time bassist and songwriter Dustin Mitchell, who is the sole remaining original member in the band."

The new album marks the recording debut of the new Katagory V lineup. It is as follows:

Dustin Mitchell - bass

Albert Rybka - vocals

Matthew "Bizzaro" LeFevre - drums

Marc Hanson - guitar

Kris Krompel - guitar

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