Drummer Gene Hoglan (FEAR FACTORY / MELDRUM / ex-STRAPPING YOUNG LAD) has issued the following update:

"Hello everybody!

Well, after a couple years of lethargy and neglect, I am so proud to announce; THE ATOMIC CLOCK DVD IS FINALLY HERE! AND AVAILABLE! YESSS!

Hey, no foolin', I'm having a hard time believing it myself, but thanks to the many folks who lit the fire under my booty to just GET THE DAMNED THING OUT, it has finally arrived, in a nice, neat, shiny package. It's on sale here for $30 (plus S/H). And you won't believe some of the extra/bonus goodies that you'll get when you order it, some fun stuff indeed!

I tell ya, I am real proud of this thing. A whole lotta love and fun went into the making of it, and I'm real stoked to be bringing it to the public. Those who have seen it have seemed to really enjoy it, and like I've said all along, you don't even have to be a drummer to get a kick out of it, I swear. And to those who have purchased the 'special limited edition' that we've quietly had on sale for the past little bit, I thank you massively. And to those who intend on purchasing the 'real deal' itself, I thank you in advance as well.

'THE ATOMIC CLOCK' is two hours of me showing you how I do what I do, without a whole ton of boring, stale rudiments to bog you down. I feature 9 full songs (5 from the mighty MECHANISM alone) from some of my projects, plus a few different improvised solos, and tons of tips and tricks from my arsenal to help anybody out there become a better drummer. And human being. No, wait a minute, that 'better human being' bit will come from my upcoming, How to Kick Ass, Motherfucker, like an Ass-Kicking Motherfucker line of motivational DVD's that are soon-to-come. Yeah...right.

But seriously, I am really pumped to launch this thing, I hope all who see it, dig it.

While I'm at it, it has been suggested that I mention something about these Revolver Golden Gods Awards, and how I am up for Best Drummer. Now I'm not one to really 'vote grub', but hey, if you find me worthy of your vote, I guess it can't hurt to ask you to do so in my favor. And for Fear Factory as well, in the Sexiest Bastards Alive category, I think. We should win that one, hands down, no doubt. Hey, we're over a half-ton o' metal gastronom-ery (gastronomishness? Wtf would be the word? Gastronomism? Hell, spellcheck sure isn't helping...) and we know it. Hey, I can even make it easier on ya. Here's a link:

It may even let you vote more than once, but, as the show itself is on April 8, 2010, you don't have much time. Hey, just to be nominated in such a class of fine tub-thumpers is sweet enough in itself, let me tell ya.

Back to the dvd for one second, my sister Lisa has been/is still working her buns off behind the scenes to get the orders of all my merch out to you guys in an expeditious manner, and I owe her a giant debt of gratitude for caring so much. Thanks Lisa.

Oh yes, in all this excitement, I almost forgot to mention that even my website has been revamped and fortified with a brand new look, as well as tons of new content, with more to come real soon!. Thank you to Erick Paquin and erickpaquin.com for designing my kick-ass new site! And thanks to Cain Gillis for designing the 'AC' cover and inserts.

As I write this, I am out on the road with Fear Factory, and I'm really enjoying myself. To all those in South America, Australia, Europe and the States who have made us feel so welcome, we thank you. And, just for your information, if you've been wondering, 'Hey, where are my town's dates? I live in New York/Detroit/Chicago/etc.', please understand that we are merely on our first American leg, and since this journey has seemingly just begun, keep your eyes peeled for some second American leg announcements in the near future. I'm sure there will be.

Well, everybody, I guess that's it for now. Thank you to everyone for your gargantuan amounts of patience in waiting for The Atomic Clock. Our wait is now over. It is time (Get it? Hee hee.).

Wow, those last four paragraphs seem like a pile of sucky suck-uppery. Gotta give thanks where they're due, though. See you on the road.

Thanks, (Dammit! One last act of suckuppishness. Fuck.)"

Gene

P.S.: "The word I was looking for was GASTRONOMY! YES!"

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