British Progressive Rock band Ihlo have unveiled the official video for their new single “Empire,” taken from the upcoming album “Legacy“, out August 29, 2025 via Kscope Records. Watch the video through the Youtube player below:
Five years in the making, Legacy marks a major step forward for Ihlo, capturing their growth from rising newcomers to a confident force in the UK modern Prog scene. Written collaboratively by Andy Robison, Phil Monro, and Clark McMenemy, the album blends remote writing with focused studio sessions. The result is a dynamic follow-up to 2019’s Union – an acclaimed debut that topped Bandcamp’s Progressive Metal chart and won Ihlo praise across the prog world.
Ihlo introduce “Empire,” the first single from their new album: “Empire was the song that really kickstarted the album writing process and helped guide us towards the finished product. Underneath the deceptively bouncy rhythms and uplifting harmonies, there hides a dark and brooding atmosphere that became integral to the feel of the entire record. This track showcases the shift into a more natural sound for the band, while retaining the attention to detail in every single element, and the modern production quality we love. Our first studio output in 6 years, this track contains a little bit of everything you want in an Ihlo song, and we’re so excited to finally be able to show it off to the world!”
Pre-Order Digital Edition on Bandcamp: https://ihlo.bandcamp.com/album/legacy
Tracklist:
01. Wraith
02. Replica
03. Source
04. Empire
05. Storm
06. Mute
07. Cenotaph
08. Haar
09. Legacy
10. Signals
Lineup:
Andy Robison / Vocals and Keyboards
Phil Monro / Guitar and Backing Vocals
Clark McMenemy / Drums
Rob Mair / Guitar and Backing Vocals
Michael Roberts / Bass