Nad Sylvan, known as vocalist with legendary guitarist Steve Hackett, announces his vulnerable & personal new solo album “Monumentata” for release on June 20, 2025 via InsideOut Music. Sylvan‘s music draws heavily from the golden age of Progressive Rock while blending in Folk, Classical and modern Rock influences, resulting in a sound that feels both classic and contemporary. This collection of 8 tracks continues bridging those styles while sprinkling in a few more, from the Jazzy-Pop feel of “Flowerland” to the 60’s R&B influenced “Monte Carlo Priceless,” to the aggressive Rock flavour of “That’s Not Me.”
It is the latter track that is launched today, and you can watch the video for “That’s Not Me” through the YouTube player below:
Nad comments of the track: “It’s a very heavy, aggressive song with a strong funk influence—kind of like James Brown meets Deep Purple. It’s got a groovy feel, and I absolutely love it because it represents the heavier side of my music. The song explores the challenges of adapting to another culture while traveling the world.”
Much of the album comes from Sylvan’s life experiences. “This album is much more vulnerable. I’d say about 75% of the lyrics are directly about my life—it’s me laying everything out there, wearing my heart on my sleeve.”
The title-track signifies an important moment in the singer’s life when he lost his father, leaving him without both parents. Sylvan explains, “I lost my parents, and knowing that they’re gone—and that one day, I’m probably next in line—that felt “monumental” to me. That’s where the word ‘Monumentata’ came from. “Tata” means “Father” in Hungarian, and my dad was half Hungarian. So, I combined those two words to create something new. It’s about losing someone and the disappointment.”
While Sylvan handles vocals, keyboards and most of the guitar parts, the album features a number of notable guest appearances, including guitarists Randy McStine, David Kollar and Neil Whitford. The drummers on the record include Marco Minnemann, Mirko DeMaio and Felix Lerhmann. On bass, the singer is helped out by fellow Hackett band member Jonas Reingold, Nick Beggs and Tony Levin.
“Monumentata” will be available as a Ltd CD Digipak (incl. bonus track), Gatefold transparent green LP & as Digital Album. Artwork was handled by Hajo Müller (Steven Wilson).
Pre-Order now here: https://nadsylvanmusic.lnk.to/Monumentata-Album
Tracklist:
01. Secret Lover
02. That’s Not Me
03. Monte Carlo Priceless
04. Flowerland
05. Wildfire
06. Make Somebody Proud
07. I’m Stepping Out
08. Monumentata
09. Unkillable (Bonus Track)
