DRAGONFORCE frontman Marc Hudson has signed a worldwide contract with Napalm Data. Hudson‘s first solo album, “Starbound Tales”, will arrive on August 25. The trouble is described in a press launch as “a glowing, anime-inspired energy steel trip, closely influenced by each Japanese music and online game soundtracks, and that includes a horde of notable visitors.

Hudson feedback: “It’s with nice delight that I can lastly announce my signing to Napalm Data. I am very grateful for the label’s perception in me as a solo artist and might’t wait to have Napalm on my facet to indicate ‘Starbound Tales’ to the world!”

The primary single from “Starbound Tales” is “Astralive”, which marks the beginning of an thrilling new chapter and serves as a primary style of Marc‘s upcoming solo debut, accompanied by an official music video. “Astralive” lures with an undeniably catchy refrain while additionally that includes quick drum patterns, spellbinding guitarwork and keys, and skillful energy steel vocals that attain for the skies.

Hudson states: “‘Astralive’ is the primary single from the album and takes the listener on an influence steel journey by area and time. This music explores the cosmic mysteries of the universe and mankind’s everlasting seek for knowledge past the celebs.”

Instrumental album opener “As The Twilight Met The Sea” acts as an introduction to the soundscapes of the album and options samurai steel grasp Ryoji Shinomoto (RYUJIN, beforehand generally known as Gyze) on conventional Japanese devices. Shinomoto additionally lends his vocals on the next monitor, “Freedom Coronary heart”, which additionally includes a solo by guitar virtuoso Syu (GALNERYUS). Explosive energy steel anthem “Dracula X” includes a guitar solo by Jacky Vincent (ex-FALLING IN REVERSE, ex-CRY VENOM) and visitor vocals by Adrienne Cowan (SEVEN SPIRES). Superbly emotional successor “Stars” options classically educated violinist Mia Asano on electrical violin. Energetic “The Siren” is led by a tingling melody and ballad-like vocals. “Swansong” begins off with an attractive keyboard intro that might be pulled from a film soundtrack. Sentimental vocals method earlier than the music progresses right into a full-blown energy steel ballad, with excessive screams and loads of results that additional improve the magical ambiance whereas backing up the guitars and drums. Steve Terreberry, recognized on YouTube as Stevie T., performs a guitar solo on “Name Of The Martyrs” and is joined by prog guitarist Galen Stapley (AZURE). Stapley additionally offers a solo on the next title monitor, “Starbound Tales”. “One Extra Sight Of The Solar With You” is sung in Japanese, staying true to the primary themes of the album and shutting your complete providing on an uplifting observe.

Hudson‘s debut solo album is an impressive musical journey balanced between energy steel, online game soundtracks, Japanese music and even pop influences, showcasing virtuosity all through all of its grand instrumentation.

“Starbound Tales” monitor itemizing:

01. As The Twilight Met The Sea
02. Freedom Coronary heart
03. Dracula X!
04. Stars
05. The Siren
06. Astralive
07. Swansong
08. Name Of The Martyrs
09. Starbound Tales
10. One Extra Sight Of The Solar With You

Recording lineup:

Marc Hudson – Vocals, Guitar, Backing vocals
Shaz D – Keyboards
Frédéric Leclercq – Guitars, Bass
Wealthy Smith – Drums

Photograph credit score: Oliver Lloyd Design