Founder James Baker’s musical origins started in the church, with his natural musical
ability standing out through the weekly ritual of hymns and gospel. Rock music was off
limits in his youth, sparking his initial rebellion against tradition while he pursued his
desire for rock and roll. He learned guitar and continued to sing, this time in a drastically
different style than that of his church upbringing, leading to Rorschach Test’s well-known
debut on Slipdisc/Mercury Records, 1998’s Unclean.
Compared to the radical rumors and tales of his rebellious past, James Baker has come
full circle in embracing his identity as a person of faith, extending to his time spent the
past several years as a hospice chaplain. Rather than looking back in history, he
focuses on the present, and carries his own journey as a source of inspiration for
himself and others, including through his work with the Alice Cooper Solid Rock
Foundation, and the non-profit record label of his own creation, Unlabeled Artists,
empowering underserved communities to support themselves through their art.
James knew at first visit that Full Well Recording Studios was the ideal creative space,
with an array of analog and traditional and vintage consoles, instruments, and
equipment available for owner Mike Bolenbach (best known for Alice Cooper’s Welcome
2 My Nightmare) to produce the most authentic recordings of Rorschach Test, with the
true integrity of a human touch. Kolby, whose musical background includes a stint as
the guitarist of CO-OP with Dash Cooper, co-produced alongside Mike Bolenbach.
Lyric inspirations are the result of growth and transformation, unapologetically
addressing dark and difficult topics of realistic issues, negative archetypes, and
struggles of humanity. Doing so through the lens of metal serves to address the darkest
of sounds and subjects, understanding and embracing the shadows of life, inspiring
freedom from them in the process.
Rorschach Test has returned with a mission to let people who suffer from mental health
disorders, substance use disorders, and suicidal ideation know that they are not alone,
that there is hope and help available. In the words of James Baker, “It’s never too late to
come back from the darkest places a person can journey to.”
More on Rorschach Test can be found at: https://rorschachtest.com/
Follow Rorschach Test on social media via the links below:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Rorschach-Test/61559153873454/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rorschachtest_official/
X: https://twitter.com/jamesgettested
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo_j_rLhxYBF_e6C32fMoJw
BandCamp: www.rorschachtest.bandcamp.com
Posted by Adrenaline PR – Maria Ferrero
