About Dilemma

At the end of this summer, on September 20, modern progressive rock band DILEMMA presents its third full length album, ‘The Purpose Paradox’. This concept album, spanning over 60 minutes, will be released on CD, double LP and via all streaming platforms, and distributed internationally by Butler Records, a division of V2 Records.

It features 9 brand new tracks ranging in length from 4 to nearly 16 minutes. The sound showcases a broader side of DILEMMA — louder, faster, more technical, more progressive. With new frontman Jermain van der Bogt (Wudstik), the vocals have become rawer and more varied. Almost six years after the previous record ‘Random Acts of Liberation’ the band sounds reborn.

Like its predecessor, ‘The Purpose Paradox’ was produced by drummer Collin Leijenaar, who, together with the famed music wizard Rich Mouser (The Mouse House, LA), was also responsible for the mix and mastering. Thanks to their unmatched ears, the result is an audio experience that DILEMMA has worked on with great pride over the past years.

After getting to know Sherinian during the Sons Of Apollo tour, DILEMMA asked this king of keyboards to contribute to ‘The Purpose Paradox’. The result is a lightning-fast solo in the track ‘Allies’, supported by his roaring Hammond B3. The album also features another guest appearance worth mentioning: in the more than 15 minutes long epic ‘Outer Light’, Mark Lettieri (Snarky Puppy) delivers a dazzling guitar solo as only he can.

But of course, the main performing roles are reserved for the regular band members. The album was written and recorded with the following lineup:

• Wudstik – vocals
• Paul Crezee – guitars
• Kristoffer Gildenlöw – bass
• Collin Leijenaar – drums
• Robin Z – keyboards

The band began writing new music while former singer Dec Burke was still a member. Burke played a significant role in creating several songs, despite working remotely from the UK while the rest of the band was in the Netherlands. Due to this physical distance and other musical commitments, DILEMMA and Burke eventually decided to part ways.

With the release of ‘The Purpose Paradox’, the band is eager to surprise the world of progressive rock, pop and metal once again. The first shows to promote this new concept album are already scheduled at De Boerderij, Zoetermeer, and AFAS Live, Amsterdam (after-show Dream Theater). And let’s be honest, it’s about time. As the band eloquently states in their new song ‘Thunder’: We’re digging in the land of our fantasy, living off the fat of our memory, until we leave again.

So bring on those shows, DILEMMA is ready to rock!