September 3 2009 J. Macaluso: "same band different singer" - ARK to continue without Jorn
ARK to continue without Jorn John Macaluso: "same band different singer" Ark, the progressive anglo-norwegian outfit having released two highly-acclaimed albums in 1999 - 2001, featuring guitarist Tore Østby (ex-Conception), drummer John Macaluso (Yngwie Malmsteen, TNT, Riot), and formerly singer Jorn Lande (JORN, Masterplan), is, after years of silence, in the process of putting together material for a third album with a new singer onboard.
A recent posting by Macaluso states: "We are back together writing songs for the new record. Back in action for real ! Tore (note: Østby) is coming to New York in September. We will finally finish writing the third Ark album. This is going to be sick. I have never been more psyched to do a record." Shortly after, Macaluso announces the re-united ARK will be "the same band different singer". The new band's vocalist replacing Jorn is yet to be announced.