Metal Anarchy

A previously unreleased song from the late Eric Wagner (The Skull, ex-Trouble) is set to be released on December 12 via Ripple Music. The single is titled “Eulogy” and it will be accompanied by a new cover of Trouble’s “The Misery Shows (Act II)” from Wagner’s solo band.

Ripple Music founder Todd Severin commented:

“Last year, I was approached by the members of Eric Wagner’s solo band, entrusting me to release the last song Eric recorded, at the time of his solo album, but left off that record. The band really wanted the song to be heard, and recorded a cover of the Trouble song ‘The Misery Shows (Act II)’ to be the B side in honor of his memory. I spoke to some of Eric’s closest friends, and all were on board.”

Guitarist and producer Victor Arduini added:

“I was asked to contribute the solo section for a mostly acoustic demo that was considered for Eric’s last album, but was the odd song out and never completed. I also had a recording of ‘The Misery Shows (Act II)’ that was never fully finished, so I got Dave Snyder to record the drums, Chuck Robinson to record bass and acoustics, and my dear friend Kelly L’Heureux to add harmony vocals. The vocals of my partner in doom Brian ‘Butch’ Balich, who brought it all together. Both these songs are very spiritual in nature and have deep meaning to me. Eric spent his life not afraid to speak his faith in God, and I always connected with his insight and spiritual awareness. I’m blessed to be able to play a small part in this release alongside all the other musicians.”