This story starts 12 years ago...
I was in a band called Hell 'n' Back (google it, I dare you !). We recorded a demo that was absolutely stellar, great preformances by all involved. This is real heavy, eclectic, metal with lots of emotion and drama contained within the songs.
OK ... on to the meat of this one:
The tape was taken back to japan by a guy name Hideaki Nekama, a GREAT guitarist! I call him the Yngwie J. Malmsteen of Japan, LOL!
So anyway, this music was released by Hideaki in Japan, 3-30-2005 (thats right! this year...) as "Hell 'n' Back - Demo'n Supremacy" (DangerCrue Records-Japan). It has been very well received over there! As far as anyone getting it over here in the states, let's just say I have found it as an import and it's VERY pricey indeed!
Hideaki is coming back to the states in a few weeks to record a new CD with myself (Bass), Jimmy Wells (Drums), and Dan "the screaming man" Bryant (vocals). This release should be ready for the publics consumption just in time for christmas!
And about christmas- If all goes as planned I will be in Japan for the holidays playing at the Budokon in Tokyo!
some links (in Japanese) on this:
Hideaki's Home page linkThe DangerCrue site (Record Company) Hell 'n' Back on MYSPACE Thats the big news so far...
I will leave you with this promo for the CD release:

(Right click and view image if u can't see it!)
peace out <^> YO <^>
Jimmi