This week on CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS..., Chris chats with legendary drummer Mark Zonder (formerly of Fates Warning) about the second A-Z album, A-Z2. They delve into the reasons why touring their debut album didn't happen due to former band members, the strong backing from Metal Blade Records for this release, the brilliance of Ray Alder's vocal delivery, and their hopes for hitting the road. Get the inside scoop on this killer progressive metal project.

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Mark Zonder, A-Z band, A-Z2, Fates Warning, Metal Blade, Ray Alder, progressive metal interview, band issues, metal touring, Chris Akin

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