| Artist | James LaBrie |
|---|---|
| Cover | James LaBrie - Static Impulse.jpg |
| Released | September 28, 2010 |
| Recorded | 2010 |
| Studio | Studiomega (Varberg) |
| Genre | Progressive metal, melodic death metal |
| Length | 50:44 |
| Label | Inside Out, Century Media |
| Producer | Matt Guillory, James LaBrie |
| Prev year | 2005 |
| Next year | 2013 |
Static Impulse is the second solo album and fourth solo project by Dream Theater lead singer James LaBrie, released on September 28, 2010.[1] In late August 2010, LaBrie released two songs from the album titled "One More Time" and "I Need You".[2][3]
This album features a more melodic death metal approach while still keeping the progressive elements from the previous albums. Aside from LaBrie's usual clean vocals, the album also features harsh vocals by drummer Peter Wildoer and backing vocals by keyboardist Matt Guillory, who also sang lead on the album's demos.
Personnel
- James LaBrie – lead clean vocals
- Marco Sfogli – lead and rhythm guitars, programming, additional bass, mixing
- Matt Guillory – keyboards, programming, backing vocals, additional screams, lead vocals on "Jekyll or Hyde (Demo)"
- Ray Riendeau – bass
- Peter Wildoer – drums, screaming vocals
Production
- Arranged and produced by James LaBrie & Matt Guillory
- Engineered by Matt Guillory, Johan "The Ant" Ornborg, Ray Riendeau and Marco Sfogli
- Pre-production by Matt Guillory and Marco Sfogli
- Vocal editing by Alex Durand
- Mixed by Jens Bogren and Marco Sfogli
- Mastered by Jens Bogren