2024 has been one of the worst and best years of my life, and seeing as how I don't do personal social media, I hope you'll allow me to give credit where credit's due here. I'm really blessed to have certain people at my side, so thank you to...
My bandmates in Solstice: Rich, Mark, Daryl and Alex. Against all odds, and by immense effort and passion, we have kept the good ship Solstice sailing. Coordinated political campaigns of oppression have mounted against us, but we rose above. Solstice continues to hoist the sails of righteous rebellion and raise the flag of true heavy metal, and it's an honour to be aboard.
My bandmates in Gràb: Matthias, Markus, Sebastian and Martin F. Not only did we give another monumental festival performance at House of the Holy; we recorded an elite black metal record. You guys see the real me, and aren't swayed by illusions. It's a privilege to count you among my friends, und mein Deutsch wird besser!
My friends: Casey, Adam, Jen, Joe and Roman - Friends I would trust with the deeds to my house! That's rare! Need I say more. And Thor, for doing what a friend is supposed to do: courageously combatting slander.
New friends: Felipe, Keith, Martin K, Mat and Thomas - You guys gave me a boost of confidence when I needed it most.
A special mention to Markus and Roman - two wonderful friends on foreign soil who helped me in my hour of need. Thanks to you, disastrous misfortune was lessened, and we got to hang out more than expected.
Kat Shevil Gillham and Deaf Forever Magazine for the exposure and opportunity for growth. I've received countless private messages of support thanks to your actions; many of them from 'scene celebrities'.
Last and by no means least, my wife Lucy, who never falters in her love and devotion, no matter how much 'trouble' I'm dragged into.
Not only will 2025 see the release of our new Gràb album 'Kremess', and continued writing for the next Solstice album, I will also begin work in earnest on a new Wolcensmen record.
