Canadian/U.S. Progressive Rock/Metal band, Syrinx, are set to release sophomore full-length album, “Time out of Place,” September 9, 2025 on Ocula Records!
On “Time Out of Place, Syrinx deliver a modern-day Rock Opera that pushes the boundaries of Heavy Metal and classic Prog Rock! Glistening ethereal sounds, Heavy moods with unforgettable hooks! This is music with cerebral depth, recorded fully on analog gear with no computer or A.I trickery!
A music video for the album’s first single, “A Waking Dream,” is available now at:
Purchase and Stream the track on Bandcamp: https://priestsyrinx.bandcamp.com/track/a-waking-dream
Limited edition 1st pressing of “Time out of Place” by Ocula Records: 475 blue/purple vinyl LPs and 200 CDs.
Embrace the dark, Seek the light
Pre-Order/Pre-Save: | linktr.ee/SYRINXOFFICIAL | Bandcamp |
Tracklist:
01. Mitosis (Second Light)
02. 1875
03. The Master’s Host
04. Solace Within Dreams
05. The Knowing
06. A Waking Dream
07. Shades of Your Purpose
08. Unraveler
09. It Left
Lineup:
Graham McGee / Guitars, Moog Taurus, Little Phatty, Minimoog, Oberheim OB-X, Backing Vocals
JP Abboud / Vocals
Seth Lyon / Drums and Percussion
Bobby Shock / Bass, Moog Taurus, Minimoog, Oberheim Matrix
Lady Chanelle / Supporting Vocals
— Biography —
Syrinx Heavy moods. Hard grooves. Progressive fire from the fringe.
Born in the shadows of a slanted farmhouse outside Vancouver, Syrinx is a Heavy Metal/Progressive Rock collective led by guitarist, producer, Graham McGee. Known for their theatrical flair and cerebral songwriting, the band delivers a fresh and unique blend of oldschool heavymetal and classic Prog wizardry — echoing the likes of Rush, Genesis, Fates Warning, Queensrÿche, and Judas Priest.
Syrinx began over a decade ago when McGee met powerhouse vocalist Jean-Pierre Abboud (JP) during a wild 30-date Canadian tour with their former band Funeral Circle. When that group folded, the two set their sights on a more expansive sonic path — moving away from gothic and occult themes into deeper, more musically daring territory. From this shift, Syrinx emerged. After their first two releases in 2019 and 2020, Syrinx went dormant as McGee battled a severe case of Lyme disease, stepping away from music entirely. But the silence didn’t last. Returning with renewed fire, McGee unexpectedly linked up with drummer Seth Lyon—whose precision, creativity, and shared love of odd time signatures (and black coffee… and Rush) sparked an instant chemistry. In the foothills of the Pacific West Coast mountains, Syrinx breathed again.
Their upcoming sophomore LP “Time Out of Place” was nearly derailed just weeks before recording when their bassist unexpectedly left the band. But rather than crumble, the band saw it as an opportunity. Enter Bobby Shock — a multi-instrumentalist from New Jersey who slid effortlessly into the Syrinx groove and smashed it out of the park on incredibly short notice. A fully aligned creative energy, Bobby is Syrinx in every way — and his presence elevated the album to a whole new level.
The band’s lineup now includes Graham McGee (guitar/synths), JP (vocals), Seth Lyon (drums), and Bobby Shock (bass/synth), with supporting vocals from Lady Chanelle, McGee’s wife a gifted vocalist whose harmonies add dimension and grace to the band’s already diverse sound. McGee and Shock also both wield Moog Taurus pedals and synths live, giving the band a crushing live presence rarely matched on modern stages!
Despite being spread across Vancouver, Denver, and New Jersey, the members work with focused intensity whenever they’re physically together.
This fall, Syrinx returns with a new album. music videos, a limited vinyl/cd release plus live performances and festival announcements.