introspection, intelligence and articulacy. Featuring 10 songs, there are actually two themes connecting some of the songs. "I've been very interested in the development of computers for some while," says Blaze. "One of the classic sci-fi themes is the sentience, awareness and consciousness of computers. This theme was explored in two movies I'm very fond of: '2001: A Space Odyssey' (made in 1968) and 'Colossus: The Forbin Project' (1969). It is interesting to explore the possibility that a silicon-based life form like a computer could conceivably become more powerful than carbon-based life forms like

human beings. And I've taken developed this strong idea on a few of the songs (including 'Ghost In The Machine', 'Evolution' and 'Silicon Messiah'). "Another couple of the songs, for instance 'Stare At The Sun', is about the human angle of travelling in deep space. NASA predict that the main problem with such flights isn't at all technological, but it's to do with whether people can deal with living alone and far away from home for such a long time”. "Musically, I wanted to reflect on this album the futuristic theme, but also to have real power and melody. I also wanted to keep my vocals both

melodic and strong, while trying to get across a little of my personality. That's something I believe to have been lacking on some of the recordings I've done in past." You'll be able to hear for yourself whether Blaze (both man and band) have succeeded when 'Silicon Messiah' hits the stores on May 22nd. If you want my advice, you'll check it out pronto. What's more, this is not a studio project. Oh no. Blaze has touring plans aplenty: "The aim is to stay on the road as long as we can. Everyone is very enthusiastic and we want

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