Progsters OCTOBER THORNS release “Circle Game” album!
OCTOBER THORNS formed in Brooklyn, NY in 1999. Through a series of auditions, the band settled into a lineup of drummer Joe “Jofu” Cardillo, guitarists Joe Chawki and Dave Pando, Norbert Sator on keyboards, Dave Z on bass, and vocalist Paul LaPlaca. Pando—also head of Catalyst Promotions—was immediately relentless in setting up gigs for the group, including festival appearances such as Milwaukee Metalfest, Powermad, and The Big Bang. A performance at the 1999 Savatage Convention (a.k.a. Savacon ’99) even led to Dave Z being asked to join the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. OCTOBER THORNS eventually became a fixture at L’Amour—the self-proclaimed “Rock Capital of Brooklyn”—opening for acts such as Symphony X, In Flames, and God Forbid.
October Thorns has a sound reminiscent of early Dream Theater, Rush, and Symphony X and features the late David Z (TSO, ZO2, Jeff Scott Soto, Adrenaline Mob. and Joan Jett) and Paul LaPlaca (Drift Into Black, Chris Caffery, Ted Poley, THOR, The Great Kat, Carnivore AD, VON LMO, Zandelle, and Grey Skies Fallen).”Circle Game” album features an incredible remix/ remaster of these prog-metal masters from Icefish’s Alex Argento and a haunting booklet full of new art, old photos and reviews, and full lyrics!
More information here: October Thorns | Divebomb Records
