Classic Rock Here And Now: DUTCH PROG ROCK GROUP DILEMMA RELEASE NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO “THUNDER” FROM FORTHCOMING THIRD ALBUM ‘THE PURPOSE PARADOX’: ZOOM EXCLUSIVE WITH DRUMMER COLLIN LEIJENAAR

DUTCH PROG ROCK GROUP

DILEMMA

RELEASE NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO

“THUNDER”

FROM FORTHCOMING THIRD ALBUM

THE PURPOSE PARADOX

ZOOM EXCLUSIVE

WITH

DRUMMER/PRODUCER

COLLIN LEIJENAAR

Live from The Netherlands

ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS

CLICK BELOW TO WATCH

THE ENTIRE INTERVIEW

At the end of this summer, on September 20, modern progressive rock band DILEMMA presents its third full length album, ‘The Purpose Paradox’. This concept album, spanning over 60 minutes, will be released on CD, double LP and via all streaming platforms, and distributed internationally by Butler Records, a division of V2 Records. It features 9 brand new tracks ranging in length from 4 to nearly 16 minutes.

The sound showcases a broader side of DILEMMA — louder, faster, more technical, more progressive. With new frontman Jermain van der Bogt (Wudstik), the vocals have become rawer and more varied. Almost six years after the previous record ‘Random Acts of Liberation’ the band sounds reborn. Like its predecessor, ‘The Purpose Paradox’ was produced by drummer Collin Leijenaar, who, together with the famed music wizard Rich Mouser (The Mouse House, LA), was also responsible for the mix and mastering. Thanks to their unmatched ears, the result is an audio experience that DILEMMA has worked on with great pride over the past years. Collin Leijenaar is a Dutch drummer and producer of the internationally acclaimed progressive rock band Dilemma and the the founding member of the progressive rock/metal super group Affector.

Collin made a name in the progressive rock scene by becoming the drummer, bandleader and tour manager in the European live band of Neal Morse (Transatlantic/Flying Colors) where he subbed for Mike Portnoy (Transatlantic/Flying Colors/ex-Dream Theater). But he is not only a musician but also a successful entrepreneur. His main company is Novae Popschool, a modern music school which is operating in The Netherlands. To date his music school has grown into an organization with over 500+ students and a team of 35 teachers, staff members and volunteers and has several locations across cities in The Netherlands.

PREORDER

THE PURPOSE PARADOX

DILEMMA

"The Purpose Paradox" is our third studio album, and it's our most ambitious work yet. This album tells the story of Neon, a man navigating the complexities of life and searching for deeper meaning. Guided by a mysterious voice named Electra, Neon's journey is one of resilience, hope, and self-discovery.

Pre-order the album here: https://shop.dilemma.band/

September 20, 2024, because that's the day we unleash this new chapter in our musical journey.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

ABOUT

DILEMMA

VISIT

https://dilemma.band/

Official website

https://www.facebook.com/WeAreDilemma/

Facebook

https://www.instagram.com/dilemma.band/

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/dilemma.band/

Twitter

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAyxQjtGSrOrYJ5afcOGLOQ

YouTube

Collin Leijenaar links

https://collinleijenaar.com/

Collin Leijenaar official website

https://www.facebook.com/Collinleijenaar

Facebook

https://www.instagram.com/collinleijenaar/

Instagram

https://nl.linkedin.com/in/collinleijenaar

Twitter

https://www.youtube.com/collinleijenaar

YouTube

DILEMMA

UPCOMING SHOWS 2024

Fri, OCT 11

De Boerderij

Zoetermeer, Netherlands

Sun, NOV 24

Dilemma - aftershow Dream Theater - 40th Anniversary Tour

Amsterdam, Netherlands

With Dream Theater

DILEMMA

DISCOGRAPHY

Studio albums

Imbroccata (1995)

Random Acts of Liberation (2018)

The Purpose Paradox (2024)

COLLIN LEIJENAAR

DISCOGRAPHY

with Affector

2012 - Armageddon

with Neal Morse

2005 - Live in Berlin (live)

2006 - The Europe Winter 2006 Church Tour DVD

2006 - Question Mark & Beyond - Tour of Europe 2006 DVD (live DVD)

2006 - Live at the Kings Center DVD

2007 - Sing It High

2007 - ? Live (live)

2007 - Encores and New Songs

2008 - Sola Scriptura & Beyond (DVD)

2008 - Sola Scriptura Live (live CD)

2008 - Lifeline

2009 - So Many Roads: Live in Europe (live 3CD)

with Jessica Koomen

2007 – "Can't Take That Away From Me"

2009 - "I Wish You Love" (live DVD)

with The B-Band

1995 - Everybody Feels

1996 - Break The Chain

1996 - Immortal Emotion

1997 - One Way Out Of Hell

1998 - Try Me

with Life@Opwekking

1998 - Let's Worship the Awesome God

1999 - Heart of Worship

2000 - Time to Worship

2002 - Here I Am

2003 - Secrets

2004 - Words

2005 - Friend of God

2006 - Free

2007 - Mystery

with other artists

1996 - Cross The Edge - It's Time For War!

1997 - Recabite - Thanks Be To God

1998 - Andy Pratt - Forgiving Spirit

1998 - United - United

2000 - Elisa Krijgsman Bluesfriends - Blue Eyed Woman

2001 - Boom Aid - Now Or Never

2001 - Kaja - TMF Cafe Unplugged (live)

2002 - Kaja - Use

2002 - Rivelino - Pull Yourself Together

2003 - Reni & Elisa Krijgsman - Together

2003 - Come2Worship - I Bow Down

2004 - Collide - Love

2005 - Wilco van Esschoten - Airbike

2006 - Matthijn Buwalda - Storm before the silence

2006 - Martin Brand - Unprecedented

2012 - Zylver - From Far Away

2014 - Jordan Rudess - Explorations

2014 - Dave Bainbridge - Celestial fire

COLLIN LEIJENAAR

APPEARS

SEPTEMBER 6TH 2024

ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS

WITH RAY SHASHO

THE ROCK STAR CHRONICLES

BOOK TRAILER

BOOK REVIEW

-By Literary Titan (5) STARS

The Rock Star Chronicles by Ray Shasho, is a splendid book written by a music enthusiast who has poured their heart and soul into it. It’s a story of a boy who loved rock music, and his obsessive passion of it earned himself the name Rock Raymond. He went to school but instead was schooled in all matters of music while his peers were buried chin-deep in coursework. He then became a radio DJ and has now compiled a book on all interviews he held with Rock gods who raided the airwaves back in the 70s and 80s. It’s a compilation of interviews with outstanding vocalists, legendary guitarists and crazy drummers in the rock music scene. Each interview gives a reader an in-depth view into their personal lives and the philosophies that guide their lives which all serve to humanize these great icons. For readers who are old enough to call themselves baby boomers this book will bring old memories back to life. Millennials, on the other hand, may think of this book as a literal work of the Carpool Karaoke show.

The Rock Star Chronicles is a book I didn’t know I was waiting for. To come across a book that will talk me into trying something new. One brave enough to incite me to venture into new frontiers. This book made me a believer- I am now a bona fide Rock and Roll music fan.

Ray Shasho masterfully gets the interviewees talking. He smartly coaxes answers from them with crafty questions designed to get a story rolling out of them. The artists talk about diverse issues ranging from music, politics, and their social engagements. Having been on the music seen all his life, Ray Shasho knows the buttons to press, how to get them comfortable about talking about their lives.

The book’s cover is befitting of its subject matter with the leather look offering a royal background to the golden letter print. It speaks to how high a level rock music holds in the pecking order- arguably, modern music as we know it has originated from blues and rock music. The second noteworthy thing is the use of high-definition pictures to reference the musician being interviewed in every sub-chapter. This ensures that the book is for both original rock and roll lovers and aspiring new ones. Together is makes for a refreshing and consistently enjoyable read.

I recommend this book to rock music enthusiasts, aspiring musicians wondering what it takes and all readers curious to learn new things by going back in time.

https://literarytitan.com/2020/05/03/literary-titan-book-awards-may-2020/

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