Rik Emmett is currently putting the finishing touches to his upcoming RES9 (Rik Emmett Resolution 9) solo album which BraveWords can revealed will include a full-on Triumph reunion with bassist Mike Levine and drummer Gil Moore, the first time since 1987’s Surveillance. The as-yet-untitled album, being recorded at Moore’s Metalworks studios, is due out later this year via Mascot Records and will also feature Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson and Dream Theater singer James LaBrie as guests. Triumph will reunite on three new songs.

The band recently posted the above picture on Facebook with the message: “Mike and Gil joined Rik in the studio for his new album!”

Following their 2007 induction into the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame, the reunited Triumph last performed at the Sweden Rock Festival and Rocklahoma the following year. The Sweden Rock show was released as an official DVD in 2012.

Stay tuned for updates.

Upcoming Rik Emmett live dates include:

July
16 - Versailles, OH - BMI Indoor Speedway
29 - Cleveland, OH - Music Box Supper Club
30 - Detroit, MI - The Magic Bag

August
12 - Sellersville, PA - Sellersville Theater 1894
13 - Annapolis, MD - Rams Head On Stage
20 - Saskatoon, SK - Delta Bessborough

September
17 - Ajax, ON - St Frances Centre
23 - Natick, MA - The Center For Arts Natick (TCAN)
24 - Plymouth, MA - Spire Center for Performing Arts

October
14 - Londonderry, NH - Tupelo Music Hall (Londonderry)
15 - Londonderry, NH - Tupelo Music Hall (Londonderry)

November
3 - Chicago, IL - City Winery Chicago