Here is the latest idea I'm working on. This one may not be for the faint of heart, as it has a few twists & turns. I will be making a strong attempt to post one idea every couple of weeks to the website, Facebook, and Soundcloud.

The purpose of this is to gain some valuable feedback from you; The Almighty Listener. These are not guaranteed to be on my next album, or even make it past the chopping block. So let's have some fun, keep the blows above the belt, and leave any feedback in the comments section below this post. \m/

Even after an extended hiatus, it is humbling to see people, and followers still visiting this site! For that, I say "Thank you!" Here's what I've been up to these past few months.

• Welcoming my beautiful daughter, Cadence Evelynn Castilla, to the world!
• Changing diapers!
• Learning to speak Baby Gibberish fluently!
• Did I mention "changing diapers"?

For any parent reading this, I'm sure you can relate with the concept that children change everything, and schedules/goals mean nothing to them. Despite that, this break has allowed me to really focus on my family, and I appreciate all of the support everyone has shown during this fun-filled transition!

Fear not! Music is still at the forefront of my mind, and I continue to record on a weekly basis. Most of the recordings are merely ideas that I hope will blossom into full-blown songs, but I would love to share these ideas with you.

Beginning this Thursday, June 6th, I will release a tidbit of music for you to bang your head to. My musical tastes have evolved over the past few months, and I would like nothing more than to hear your feedback. One of these tidbits may even make its way onto my next album! So let's have some fun, people!

Here is my beautiful Cadence...

Recently, I had the opportunity to team up with SpiritN3d, and I wanted to inform you that the album "From Dubai To You" is currently available! I recorded lead guitar on 10 of the 12 songs, and had a blast doing so. You will find the difference in sound to be worthwhile! To me, music has no borders, and collaboration is a beautiful thing when unrestricted!

Head over to www.spiritn3d.com to check out some of the songs, and show some support by picking up your copy today!

With so much in store, it is only fitting to declare 2013 the "Year Of The New"! I could go on and on talking about the new songs that are nearing final production, or the inspiration I've found lyrically for the latest album. I could talk for days of the new sound that is based around a 7-string guitar... That's right. A 7-STRING GUITAR! Can you say "possibilities"? Or perhaps I could show off the new studio headphones and recording software I have been blessed with as of late.

Instead, I will sum it up with one word... NEW!

New Inspiration + New Gear + New sound = NEW Music! I will be releasing tidbits of lyrics, and teasers of choice songs in the coming weeks, and look forward to hearing you share your thoughts. Starting Monday, January 7th, I will began recording vocals on the first single of the upcoming album. Wish me well!

Now, I know I've said a million times "I couldn't have gotten this far without you", but I will say it a million more times just to hammer the point home, because it is true! Thanks for checking out the site, and supporting my love for music! My EP "This Angel's Life" is available now, and can be downloaded for FREE, or purchased on CD for only $4. Unfortunately, due to the outrageous shipping costs, I am unable to ship internationally beyond the U.S. at this time. It didn't seem right to ask a fan to pay 4 times the amount of the CD just for shipping!

If you've already heard the 5 songs featured on the EP "This Angel's Life", and are ready to retire them for good, do us both a solid and share the music with your family and friends! You can even have the song(s) sent to them by entering their e-mail address before downloading!

I hope you are a having a spectacular year! Cheers to the "New"!