U.S. Progressive/Power Metal band, EchoSoul, have released their much anticipated sophomore album, Time of the Dragon, through No Dust Records.
“You don’t hear many American power/progressive metal acts like this in the current marketplace –An energetic sophomore platter that takes on a multi-sensory, outer universe experience that will entertain all fans of these genres for years to come.” (9.5/10)
– Dead Rhetoric
“EchoSoul simply nails it with Time of the Dragon, delivering a well-rounded, energetic, enigmatic, invigorating, and endearing album, full of nuances, textures, and diverse depths.” (4.5/5)
– Metal Eclipse Reviews
“So much of Time of the Dragon is might and power and glory and all the things that get hearts pumping and fists raised.”
– Last Rites
“EchoSoul deliver yet another high-caliber album, and US power metal fans would do well to give it their full attention.”
– Forgotten Scroll
“While Time Of The Dragon may fall under the prog/power metal banner, traditional metal fans should also get their money’s worth with EchoSoul, as the record has something for every taste. Thumbs up!“
– Hellfire Magazin
“A hard, firm and vibrant variety of power metal.”
– The Viking in the Wilderness
Hit the links below to purchase/stream:
echosoulmusic.bandcamp.com/album/time-of-the-dragon
open.spotify.com/album/4mWoeptofa4JPb8a0gANtS
music.apple.com/us/album/the-time-of-the-dragon/1807388857
nodustrecords.com/wordpress/index.php/product/echosoul-time-of-the-dragon-cd-ndre065
EchoSoul songs take the listener on a ride through solid chugging and fast and alternate picking, mixed with plenty of scale runs, harmonies and complex type riffing that draw you in. Lots of solos to leave you complete. Every song at its core has a melodic or catchy chorus and some memorable take aways leaving you singing it later in the day.
Whether you’re a Power Metal fan or into Thrash, there is something for everyone. A perfect fusion of Power and Prog Metal! On Time of the Dragon, look for some of what you came to love on the first album, along with Rob back on Vox and Guy’s guitars, in filling in, Randy Walton and Tyler Witte. Some guests include Andy LaRoque (Kings Diamond) and Joseph Michael (Sanctuary, Witherfall)
Guitarist/founder, Guy Hinton, offers his thoughts on the upcoming album:
“On our sophomore album, we dug into the writing process a little deeper. We have goneheavier and yet even more melodic. There was some more collaboration, and we had one of the best guitarists in metal on ‘Hollowed Ground,’ Andy LaRocque (King Diamond). Some of the album lyrically is a story and concept about the end of days, the rise and fall of the dragon, and its sway on the world. A variety of topics about real tragedy, the battle of suicide, some about political intrigue, conspiracy, and anthems that hit hard. There was a little pressure with following up the debut album The End Of Darkness, which manged to make the Top 10 in Germany and got a ton of good press internationally. Originally scheduled to come out a year ago, the war in Ukraine made it difficult for final production to be done by our friend who lives in the center of the conflict.”
Track Listing:
1. Prologue
2. Time Of The Dragon
3. Path Of The Righteous [Video]
4. Sister Suicide [Video]
5. Instruments Of Chaos
6. Hollowed Ground [Video]
7. Invisible Empire
8. Split (Instrumental)
9. Die Demon Die [Video]
10. A New Conspiracy
Credits:
Artists:
Guy Hinton- Guitarist, backing vocals, scream vocals, lyricist and songwriter,
Rob Lundgren- Lead vocals
Randy Walton- Bass
Tyler Witte- Drums
Fabio Alessandrini- Drums
Guest Musicians:
Andy La Rocque- Guitar Solo on “Hollowed Ground”
Giampiero Presilli- Guitar Solo on “Sister Suicide”
Brady Gladieux- 2nd Guitar Solo on “Die Demons Die”
Artem Iefimov – Additional Guitars
Artem Iefimov (Red Ghost Studios- Mixing and Mastering Engineer
Cover Art: Mathew Hiron/Scott La Rock
Logo Art: Lauren Ballenger
BIO:
EchoSoul is a Progressive Metal Band from Indiana, formed in 2019, made of a collaboration of known and newer artists founded by guitarist and songwriter Guy Hinton, accompanied by veteran vocalist Rob Lundgren and supporting studio musicians Tyler Witte and Randy Walton.