Well, now all we can do is wait.  We have gotten all the art and assembled the final PDFs (Thanks to Cloud Quinot, and Shayne Bohner for their original artwork.  Cloud did art for Combat Advantage and Shayne did art for Instrumental Combat), and all the mastering is complete thanks to an AMAZING job by Steve of NRMastering! 

This morning I uploaded all of the files to discmakers.com and they have emailed me to let me know the process of replication has begun!   If all goes well we should have both Combat Advantage, and Instrumental Combat CDs by the end of April!  (Not in time for the Pirate Party)  Oh, also the shirts are done thanks to a great job by Reckless TShirts!  

All of this wouldn’t be possible if it were not for 58 marvelous fans and friends who contributed to our kickstarter fund.  With their contributions we raised $1900 to fund this release, and appreciate every one who helped out.  Once the CDs have arrived we will begin the process of packing and delivering all of the Shirts, CDs, MP3s, and assorted goodie bags.

For the time being here is a sneak peak at some of the final album art.

The Strand is nearing completion of our new album titled “Combat Advantage”, and thanks to the fans this new CD is completely funded via the Kickstarter page, where you can pre-order the new album and shirts. Combat Advantage will be completed in April 2012 and will be available for purchase in May of 2012. Hey we also have a halfway decent Facebook page if you need to reach us.Also on April 21st The Strand is hosting our second annual Pirate Party! And this time, Ninjas are welcome. We will have two amazing DJs, dj con and DJ_DARK_MARK and as always a live performance by The Strand. It’ll be at Chasers, so swing by the event page for more details.