THE COMPANY BAND - featuring vocalist Neil Fallon from CLUTCH, drummer Jess Margera from CKY, guitarist / vocalist Jim Rota from FIREBALL MINISTRY, bassist Brad Davis from FU MANCHU and guitarist Dave Bone - have a new five song EP ready entitled Pros & Cons, due out July 31st on Weathermaker Music. Check ut a new EPK (electronic press kit) below:

"The music on this record is our most platinum influenced. Early 80's hard rock and classic metal. Bands like AC/DC, JUDAS PRIEST, IRON MAIDEN and some AEROSMITH. But it's become a melting pot. This is the stuff where we really found our sound," says Dave Bone.

Jim Rota goes on to describe: "It's like that point in life when you finally say; I'm trading in the Kawasaki and going full Harley. We went full Harley on this one."

Brad Davis points out that maximum sound quality was of utmost importance: "We did a lot of the EP live in the studio. Working with producer Dr. Andrew Alekel at Grandmaster Recorders is always a recipe for success. There's no doubt, he's an important asset to our team."

The recording for Neil's vocals was done with J. Robbins at The Magpie Cage in Baltimore. "In the modern age, remote operations are crucial to productivity," Neil said of the coast to coast recording. Guitar overdubs and background vocals were also done at Jim's own Sword and Shield studio. "Having the ability to examine the product under your own microscope is indispensable," Jim commented.

Jess Margera finally opened up about its inception. "I crossed paths with Jim on tour and knew we should open up shop immediately. Do some instrumentals that could be valuable in the placement market. Then he suggested getting Bone involved. It's then when we laid down our original presentation that we took to Neil. We hoped he could be a guest speaker on one of the tracks but it fortunately turned out that he wanted a permanent seat. Brad Davis came seamlessly into the fold later as he was already a compatriot with several of the members, musically and socially."

With everyone's bands creating such a difficult schedule, how do they make it all happen? "I don't want to say we pay great attention to astrology, but..." said Neil Fallon trailing off. "On this one, I chose the spot for the retreat in Venice. A great location will not only bring the people out, but it will also bring the best out of the people."

Pros & Cons EP tracklisting:

'House of Capricorn'

'Black Light Fever'

'Kill Screen'

'Loc Nar'

'El Dorado'

The Company Band live:

July

26 - Philadelphia, PA - Underground Arts
27 - Brooklyn, NY - Saint Vitus
28 - Washington, DC - U Street Music Hall