Product DescriptionJames LaBrie returns with his first solo effort in over five years with `Static Impulse'. The new offering is by far his heaviest to date and is sure to please his legion of diehard fans as well as win over many new devotees in the process. James LaBrie is regarded as one of the most influential prog metal vocalists of the last 20 years. His significance as the commanding front man of the gods of virtuoso playing techniques, Dream Theater, is without question. His impact has been felt far and wide and rumors of this release have been circulating for a couple of years now with fans eagerly anticipating his latest solo venture. LaBrie's musical inspiration comes from many different genres, including such artists as Sebastian Bach, Metallica, Ludwig van Beethoven, Nat King Cole, Queen, Sting, and Muse. One listen to `Static Impulse' and it becomes quickly apparent that LaBrie's influences run far and wide and that he'll be entertaining us all for years to come.