Mark Zonder

Following up the previous albums ‘In the Name of the Father’ and ‘In The Name of The Son’, Enzo Donnarumma teamed up once again with Gary Wehrkamp (Shadow Gallery) for the production of the new record entitled ‘In The Name Of The World Spirit’. The album is set to be released on March 27 via Rockshots Records.

ENZO AND THE GLORY ENSEMBLE’s stellar line-up includes Enzo Donnarumma, Marty Friedman, Kobi Farhi (Orphaned Land), Ralf Scheepers (Primal Fear), Mark Zonder (Fates Warning, Warlord), Gary Wehrkamp & Brian Ashland (Shadow Gallery), Nicholas Leptos (Warlord, Arrayan Path), Derek Corzine & Amulyn Braught Corzine (Whisper from Heaven) , David Brown (Metatrone), Alessandro Battini (Dark Horizon), Maria Londino and Francesco Romeggini (S91), Mr Jack, Claudia Coticelli and Clara People.

In addition to this out-of-this-world line-up, bass player Philip Bynoe (from Steve Vai’s backing band) joined the Glory Ensemble for the new album.

Lasting over one hour across 13 tracks, ‘In The Name Of The World Spirit’ will be definitely a must-have for all those who are into progressive metal with ethnic influences. This final chapter of the trilogy is a bridge between the western and the eastern cultures, besides a huge step towards a top-notch production. The balance between the instrumental parts and the vocals are now improved, while the ethnic arrangements are driven by the magnificent Weza Meza Choir ensemble from Congo. Once again, thanks to the massive choir section, ‘In The Name Of The World Spirit’ sets a new standard into the so-called “Gospel Metal” scene.

You can Listen to the first single “Last Weep” at the following link:
SPOTIFY ➤ https://spoti.fi/3aD0XYu or via Youtube, below.

ALBUM PRE ORDER / Digipak Deluxe Edition: http://bit.ly/InTheNameOfTheWordSpirit_CD

Artwork by Nello Dell’Omo / Art For Music, Mastered by Simone Mularoni at Domination Studio.

TRACKLIST:
01 Precariousness
02 Nothingness (It’s Everyone’s Fate)
03 The Bronze Age
04 Try To Put In Pit The Fear
05 To Every Chest
06 Just In My Heart The Blame
07 I’ll add more
08 My Pillory
09 Last Weep
10 Psalm 13 (Tell Me)
11 Echo
12 One Reason
13 The Silence Speaks For Us

More information at https://www.facebook.com/enzoandtheglory

ENZO AND THE GLORY ENSEMBLE Release First Single “Last Weep” From Upcoming Album, Feat. Gary Wehrkamp, Mark Zonder, Mr.Jack + More

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 2, 2020

Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: "Last Weep", Brian Ashland, ENZO AND THE GLORY ENSEMBLE, Gary Wehrkamp, Mark Zonder, MR. JACK, Nicholas Leptos, Philip Bynoe. Leave a comment

ENZO AND THE GLORY ENSEMBLE have released the first single “Last Weep”, taken from the new album, coming out in 2020. The single is featured by Gary Wehrkamp, Mark Zonder, Brian Ashland, Philip Bynoe, Nicholas Leptos and Mr. Jack.

Watch “Last Weep” video here:

on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PmZjzF

“Last Weep” is a tribute to Ibn Battuta, recognized around the world as one of the 10 most famous travelers in history, along with Neil Armstrong and his journey to the Moon, Fridtjof Nansen who crossed Greenland, Christopher Columbus who discovered the Americas, Xuazarg the Chinese Buddhist who traveled from China all the way to India, a journey of 17 years.

Enzo Donnarumma comments on “Last Weep” “The choice of Ibn Battuta’s subject invites to a journey towards those who appear distant, different: a mutual exchange of knowledge and experiences. A step that, in addition to peacefully improving the quality of life, could accelerate mutual paths of knowledge. The Islamic people’s proposal is particularly significant these days “

Guest of full album release on 2020:
Marty Friedman (Megadeth, Cacophony), Ralf Scheepers (Primal Fear), Mark Zonder (Fates Warning, Warlord), Gary Wehrkamp & Brian Ashland (Shadow Gallery), Kobi Farhi (Orphaned Land), Philip Bynoe (Steve Vai), Nicholas Leptos (Warlord, Arrayan Path), David Brown (Metatrone), Alessandro Battini (Ghost City, Sangreal), Derek Corzine & Amulyn Braught Corzine (Whisper from Heaven), Mr. Jack, Clara People, Maria Londino & Francesco Romeggini (S91), Claudia Coticelli.

More information at https://www.facebook.com/enzoandtheglory

ZONDER/WEHRKAMP Release New Video For ‘Making of… If It’s Real’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on November 22, 2019

Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: "The Making of ...If It's Real", “If It’s Real”, Gary Wehrkamp, Mark Zonder, ZONDER/WEHRKAMP. Leave a comment

ZONDER WEHRKAMP, featuring drummer Mark Zonder (FATES WARNING, WARLORD) and guitarist/keyboardist Gary Wehrkamp (SHADOW GALLERY, AMARAN’S PLIGHT), released their debut album “If It’s Real” on May 24, 2019! Today the band has unveiled Marks’s new video for “The Making of …If It’s Real”. Watch it here:

Mark comments:
“The fourth video that goes into depth on how I create, record and mix the drums for the title track “If It’s Real” off the debut of the Zonder/Wehrkamp album.”

In case you missed Mark’s first three “The Making of” -videos, watch them below.
“Too Late” – “Next Big Thing” – “I’d Do Anything”

Also watch Gary’s “The Making of a Real Record”, discussing the song “If It’s Real”. Watch them here: #1st part – #2nd part – #3rd part – #4th part

“If It’s Real” album is available on all digital download and streaming platforms worldwide. Get an autographed copy at https://www.zwband.com/shop. Also available at https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/zonderwehrkamp.

Mark Zonder comments on “If It’s Real” album:
“Please listen to the Zonder/Wehrkamp album as new music, a new experience. Yes, it is Gary Wehrkamp and myself doing the entire record ourselves and artists trademark sounds usually come through the music, but this is not a Warlord, Shadow Gallery or Fates record. This is just Gary and I being creative in a dark, moody and atmospheric way. Enjoy the journey.”

While ZONDER WEHRKAMP takes the two musicians on a different path, their musical pasts are very much influences on their current project. “If It’s Real” resonates with a tenebrous emotional intensity wrapped in a more melodic, ethereal sound and philosophical take on progressive hard rock.

“If It’s Real” tracklisting:

I Can’t Believe
If It’s Real
I’d Do Anything
Last Place
Two Years
Where Are The Children Going?
Too Late
The Next Big Thing
It’s Not The End
Goodnight

Produced by Gary Wehrkamp.
All songs written by Gary Wehrkamp and Mark Zonder except “Last Place” and “Goodnight” written by Gary Wehrkamp.

Mixed by Gary Wehrkamp.
Mastered by Rich Mouser at Mousehouse Studios, Altadena – California.
Front/Back cover and band photos by Alex Solca Photography.

Earlier this year were released Mark Zonder’s 5 video segments, watch them here:
#1st – #2nd – #3rd – #4th – #5th

Also stream/watch:
“Where Are The Children Going?” (audio): https://soundcloud.com/mark-zonder/where-are-the-children-going
“The Next Big Thing” video: https://youtu.be/J71VaKXgsg4
“Do Anything” video: https://youtu.be/B9UkmgC5qjg
“If It’s Real” album medley video here: https://youtu.be/JWve5E-CehY
“If it’s Real” video: https://youtu.be/qGhzFVSy89A
“Two Years” visual slideshow video: https://youtu.be/tVUt7yOZ0hY

What Media says about ZONDER WEHRKAMP’s album “If it’s Real”:

“Stands out far from the crowd. 9 out of 10.” – Stefan Glas, Rock Hard Magazine

“They are just amazing , and this is an album you need to own in your collection as it will leave a trace for generations to come! A masterpiece 100/100.” – The Metalmag.com

“This kind of music requires all your attention, but the elegance of this Prog Rock record provides a huge pay-off.” – Fabiana Spinelli, Fireworks

“Seriously, I would declare: Welcome to a new and powerful songwriting team”. – Geoff Penn, Prog Planet

“This is an album that deserves all the attention (and sales) it can get. “If It’s Real” is one of the top releases of 2019–a musical masterpiece which requires foreground listening and thought. The rewards are immense.” – Mark Boardman, Sonic Perspectives

“If It’s Real is a different album, full of emotions, that should get a lot of attention, not only among prog rock fans but among everyone interested in good music. I’m sure it is going to be a personal favourite this year for many of you.” – http://www.dprp.net

“If It’s Real’ is not an easy album, as it is an album about introspection and discovery; it is a musical trip which you will and can enjoy over and over again and every time you listen to this album you discover something new and different.” – by Martien Koolen/Headbangers Lifestyle

More information at:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZWBAND | http://www.zwband.com
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK4iVTxFkMYB6P4bLQJfGXw

ZONDER/WEHRKAMP Release New Video For ‘Making of… I’d Do Anything’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on November 6, 2019

Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: "The Making of ...I'd Do Anything", “If It’s Real”, Gary Wehrkamp, Mark Zonder, ZONDER/WEHRKAMP. Leave a comment

ZONDER WEHRKAMP, featuring drummer Mark Zonder (FATES WARNING, WARLORD) and guitarist/keyboardist Gary Wehrkamp (SHADOW GALLERY, AMARAN’S PLIGHT), released their debut album “If It’s Real” on May 24, 2019! Today the band has unveiled Marks’s new video for “The Making of …I’d Do Anything”. Watch it here:

Mark comments:
“I did with the always wonderful Alex Solca, and everyone who has worked with him knows what I mean. This video takes an indepth look how I approach writing and recording the drums for the song “I’d Do Anything” off the debut Zonder/Wehrkamp album.”

In case you missed Mark’s first two “The Making of” -videos, watch them below.
“Too Late” – “Next Big Thing”

Also watch Gary’s “The Making of a Real Record”, discussing the song “If It’s Real”. Watch them here: #1st part – #2nd part – #3rd part – #4th part

“If It’s Real” album is available on all digital download and streaming platforms worldwide. Get an autographed copy at https://www.zwband.com/shop. Also available at https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/zonderwehrkamp.

Mark Zonder comments on “If It’s Real” album:
“Please listen to the Zonder/Wehrkamp album as new music, a new experience. Yes, it is Gary Wehrkamp and myself doing the entire record ourselves and artists trademark sounds usually come through the music, but this is not a Warlord, Shadow Gallery or Fates record. This is just Gary and I being creative in a dark, moody and atmospheric way. Enjoy the journey.”

While ZONDER WEHRKAMP takes the two musicians on a different path, their musical pasts are very much influences on their current project. “If It’s Real” resonates with a tenebrous emotional intensity wrapped in a more melodic, ethereal sound and philosophical take on progressive hard rock.

“If It’s Real” tracklisting:

I Can’t Believe
If It’s Real
I’d Do Anything
Last Place
Two Years
Where Are The Children Going?
Too Late
The Next Big Thing
It’s Not The End
Goodnight

Produced by Gary Wehrkamp.
All songs written by Gary Wehrkamp and Mark Zonder except “Last Place” and “Goodnight” written by Gary Wehrkamp.

Mixed by Gary Wehrkamp.
Mastered by Rich Mouser at Mousehouse Studios, Altadena – California.
Front/Back cover and band photos by Alex Solca Photography.

Earlier this year were released Mark Zonder’s 5 video segments, watch them here:
#1st – #2nd – #3rd – #4th – #5th

Also stream/watch:
“Where Are The Children Going?” (audio): https://soundcloud.com/mark-zonder/where-are-the-children-going
“The Next Big Thing” video: https://youtu.be/J71VaKXgsg4
“Do Anything” video: https://youtu.be/B9UkmgC5qjg
“If It’s Real” album medley video here: https://youtu.be/JWve5E-CehY
“If it’s Real” video: https://youtu.be/qGhzFVSy89A
“Two Years” visual slideshow video: https://youtu.be/tVUt7yOZ0hY

What Media says about ZONDER WEHRKAMP’s album “If it’s Real”:

“Stands out far from the crowd. 9 out of 10.” – Stefan Glas, Rock Hard Magazine

“They are just amazing , and this is an album you need to own in your collection as it will leave a trace for generations to come! A masterpiece 100/100.” – The Metalmag.com

“This kind of music requires all your attention, but the elegance of this Prog Rock record provides a huge pay-off.” – Fabiana Spinelli, Fireworks

“Seriously, I would declare: Welcome to a new and powerful songwriting team”. – Geoff Penn, Prog Planet

“This is an album that deserves all the attention (and sales) it can get. “If It’s Real” is one of the top releases of 2019–a musical masterpiece which requires foreground listening and thought. The rewards are immense.” – Mark Boardman, Sonic Perspectives

“If It’s Real is a different album, full of emotions, that should get a lot of attention, not only among prog rock fans but among everyone interested in good music. I’m sure it is going to be a personal favourite this year for many of you.” – http://www.dprp.net

“If It’s Real’ is not an easy album, as it is an album about introspection and discovery; it is a musical trip which you will and can enjoy over and over again and every time you listen to this album you discover something new and different.” – by Martien Koolen/Headbangers Lifestyle

More information at:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZWBAND | http://www.zwband.com
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK4iVTxFkMYB6P4bLQJfGXw

ZONDER/WEHRKAMP Release Video For ‘Making of… Next Big Thing’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on November 1, 2019

Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: "The Making of ...Next Big Thing", “If It’s Real”, Gary Wehrkamp, Mark Zonder, ZONDER/WEHRKAMP. Leave a comment

ZONDER WEHRKAMP, featuring drummer Mark Zonder (FATES WARNING, WARLORD) and guitarist/keyboardist Gary Wehrkamp (SHADOW GALLERY, AMARAN’S PLIGHT), released their debut album “If It’s Real” on May 24, 2019! Today the band has unveiled Marks’s new video for “The Making of …Next Big Thing”. Watch it below.

Mark comments:
“Here is another indepth video I did with the always inspirational Alex Solca. Gives a behind the scenes look at how I created and recorded the drums for the song “Next Big Thing” off the debut album from Zonder/Wehrkamp.”

In case you missed Mark’s “The Making of …Too Late”. Watch it here.