U.S. Underground Progressive Metal darlings, Parius, are back with “Alchestronomy,” an epic, 36-minute suite!
The follow-up to 2022 album, “The Signal Heard Througout Space,” is a celebration of the band’s 15-year career, and a true time capsule featuring no modern audio editing techniques like quantizing or pitch correction.
“An alchemist and an astronomer engaged in a battle of ideals. Each of them convinced they know what will ensure they live forever. The album is a sort of musical inkblot test that the band hopes will be cherished by prog fans and casual listeners alike, serving as both a half-hour progressive music epic, as well as seven distinct and traditionally structured songs — a progeny of works like Dream Theater’s Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence and The Mars Volta’s Cassandra Gemini.” – Parius
“Chrysopoeia,” the album’s first single, is available now via the YouTube player below:
“Alchestronomy” will be released November 13 on digipak CD, limited edition longbox CD, vinyl gatefold LP and digital formats via Willowtip Records.
Pre-Order “Alchestronomy” on Bandcamp: https://parius.bandcamp.com/album/alchestronomy
Tracklist:
I. Alchemy (5:49)
II. Unbecoming of a Gentleman (3:47)
III. Celestial Sea (3:45)
IV. Chrysopoeia (3:14)
V. Equivalent Exchange (6:14)
VI. Blind Eyed Starlight (6:01)
VII. Astronomy (7:54)
Lineup:
Louis Thierry / Vocals
Ryan Rauch / Guitars
Kenny Rentz / Bass
Dan Silver / Drums
Special Guest:
Diego Tejeida / Keyboards