with...
Daniel Gildenlow - Vocals
Marty Friedman - Guitars
Jens Johansson, Jimmy Pitts, David Bagsby - Keyboards
Doug Keyser, Ray Riendeau, Michael Manring, Sean Malone - Bass
David Penna, Jeff Eber - Drums

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Acclaimed San Antonio, Texas-based prog/tech metal triumvirate SPASTIC
INK, featuring guitarist/composer Ron Jarzombek, bassist Pete Perez, and
drummer Bobby Jarzombek, have signed a deal with Marquee Inc. for the
release of their long-awaited sophomore album, "Ink Compatible", which is
set for April 21. Marquee will handle Japan and most Southeast Asian
territories while the rest of the world will be covered by the band's
own EclecticElectric label in conjunction with various independent outlets
and distributors. Release date for the U.S. and Europe is March 23.

"I am very much looking forward to finally being able to release 'Ink
Compatible'. I worked on the album off and on for over four years and at
times it seemed like it would never get done," Ron Jarzombek said in a
press release. "The most difficult part was of course finding musicians
to play these INK tunes while Bobby and Pete were touring and recording
with HALFORD and RIOT. All of the guests who helped out did unbelievably
fantastic jobs and I couldn't be any happier with their performances."

Joining SPASTIC INK on "Ink Compatible" is Ron Jarzombek's long-time
WATCHTOWER bandmate, singer Jason McMaster, who provides lead vocals
on five tracks. Additional support comes from Swedish vocalist Daniel
Gildenlöw (PAIN OF SALVATION), guitarist Marty Friedman (MEGADETH,
CACOPHONY), keyboardists Jens Johansson (STRATOVARIUS, YNGWIE
MALMSTEEN), Jimmy Pitts (SCHOLOMANCE, THE FRACTURED
DIMENSION), and David Bagsby (XEN, PATRICK MORAZ), bassists Michael
Manring (ATTENTION DEFICIT, MICHAEL HEDGES), Ray Riendeau
(HALFORD, MACHINES OF LOVING GRACE), Doug Keyser (WATCHTOWER),
and Sean Malone (GORDIAN KNOT, CYNIC), and drummers Jeff Eber
(DYSRHYTHMIA) and David Penna (STATIC, PLANET HATE, RONNIE
SPECTOR, SYS-X).