Voivod drummer Michel \"Away\" Langevin has commented on the rumors that the band is planning to embark on a tour once the group\'s bassist Jason \"Jasonic\" Newsted has recovered from his recent shoulder injury. Said Away: \"Well, we certainly hope to be able to promote the next album and [last year\'s] \'Katorz\' live in 2008 but no plans have been laid down yet. Of course, we\'re not thinking of replacing [guitarist] Piggy [who died of colon cancer in August 2005]. It would be more of a tribute to him type of thing. It\'s still too early to think about a tour. In fact, I\'m preparing myself mentally to hear Piggy\'s tracks in the headphones in the studio in the fall 2007!\"
Voivod will enter the studio this fall to begin recording the follow-up to \"Katorz\".
Newsted was sidelined last October by injuries to his left shoulder, right bicep and right rotator cuff. The former Metallica member, who was injured trying to catch a 90-pound piece of equipment that had fallen from atop of his amp, underwent surgery and is said to be taking part in a rehab schedule that could last up to nine months.
Voivod released the critically-acclaimed \"Katorz\" last summer on The End Records. The album was recently released as a limited-edition vinyl pressing available exclusively through The End Records\' mail-order.
The gatefold 180gm vinyl comes in color format and also includes special artwork and packaging designed by Langevin. The album was done with full cooperation from the band. The release is limited to 1,000 copies: 400 clear vinyl, 400 red vinyl and 200 black vinyl.
