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Blotted Science is an instrumental progressive metal supergroup headed by Ron Jarzombek (Watchtower, Spastic Ink), bassist Alex Webster (Cannibal Corpse) and drummer Hannes Grossmann (Obscura, ex-Necrophagist). They started out under the name Machinations of Dementia, but after the departure of drummer Chris Adler, the band changed their name to Blotted Science.
History
In 2005 Ron Jarzombek contacted drummer Chris Adler (Lamb of God) and bassist Alex Webster about a possible collaboration, with the goal of taking Jarzombek's signature left-of-center progressive metal approach into a much heavier, more extreme realm. Although the addition of a vocalist was briefly considered, the trio ultimately decided to remain an all-instrumental band. However, Adler had to bow out due to his demanding schedule with Lamb of God but would collaborate with Jarzombek on the song ‘The Near Dominance of 4 Against 5’ which appeared on Magna Carta Records’s ‘Drum Nation Vol. 3’ compilation in 2006.[1] Adler's replacement was Derek Roddy (Hate Eternal, Nile)[2] and, at the suggestion of Webster, the band took on the name Machinations of Dementia. Roddy left the group in August 2006 due to "musical differences". Shortly thereafter, Jarzombek was introduced to Charlie Zeleny, who would provide the missing drum tracks in a matter of weeks.[3] The band, now known as Blotted Science, released their debut album, The Machinations of Dementia, in the fall of 2007 on Jarzombek's EclecticElectric label.[4]
In September 2010, Ron Jarzombek announced plans for a new Blotted Science EP consisting of four songs totaling 22 minutes of music, with a tentative release date of early 2011. He also confirmed that the band would be utilizing the services of German drummer Hannes Grossmann in place of Charlie Zeleny on the recording.[5]
Members
Current members
- Ron Jarzombek - Guitars
- Alex Webster - Bass
- Hannes Grossmann - Drums
Former members
- Derek Roddy - Drums
- Chris Adler - Drums
- Charlie Zeleny - Drums
Discography
- The Machinations of Dementia (2007)
- The Animation Of Entomology (EP) (2011)
References
- ^ "WatchTower guitarist teams up with Lamb of God drummer for 'Drum Nation Vol. 3' CD".
- ^ "Hate Eternal drummer joins forces with WatchTower, Cannibal Corpse members".
- ^ "Blotted Science parts ways with drummer Derek Roddy; replacement announced".
- ^ "'The Machinations of Dementia' release date announced".
- ^ "Ron Jarzombek issues update on Blotted Science".