Progressive/power metal band EchoSoul are set to release their much anticipated sophomore album, Time of the Dragon, on May 15 through No Dust Records.
Three singles from the forthcoming album have been released: “Die Demon Die,” “Hollowed Ground,” “Sister Suicide,” and “The Path of the Righteous”.
EchoSoul songs take the listener on a ride through solid chugging and fast and alternate picking, mixed with plenty of scale runs, harmonies and complex type riffing that draw you in. Lots of solos to leave you complete. Every song at its core has a melodic or catchy chorus and some memorable take aways leaving you singing it later in the day.
Whether you’re a power metal fan or into thrash, there is something for everyone. A perfect fusion of power and prog metal! On Time of the Dragon, look for some of what you came to love on the first album, along with Rob back on Vox and Guy’s guitars, in filling in, Randy Walton and Tyler Witte. Some guests include Andy LaRoque (Kings Diamond) and Joseph Michael (Sanctuary, Witherfall)
Guitarist/founder, Guy Hinton, offers his thoughts on the upcoming album:
On our sophomore album, we dug into the writing process a little deeper. We have gone heavier and yet even more melodic. There was some more collaboration, and we had one of the best guitarists in metal on “Hollowed Ground”, Andy LaRocque (King Diamond).
Some of the album lyrically is a story and concept about the end of days, the rise and fall of the dragon, and its sway on the world. A variety of topics about real tragedy, the battle of suicide, some about political intrigue, conspiracy, and anthems that hit hard. There was a little pressure with following up the debut album The End Of Darkness, which managed to make the Top 10 in Germany and got a ton of good press internationally.
Originally scheduled to come out a year ago, the war in Ukraine made it difficult for final production to be done by our friend who lives in the centre of the conflict.
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