French progressive heavy metal outfit Crystal Throne have officially unleashed a striking new single and lyric video with Children Of The Ruins. Out now, the track offers a captivating first glimpse into the band’s upcoming concept album, Chantry Of Sacrifice, which is set for official release on October 2nd. Formed in 2019 in Metz, France, the group has spent years carving out their own distinct space within modern progressive heavy metal, drawing heavy inspiration from legendary acts such as Queensrรฟche, Crimson Glory, Judas Priest, and Symphony X.
Children Of The Ruins serves as a crucial milestone for the band, introducing the foundational narrative of what will be their second full-length album and a fully developed, high-concept science fiction record. Renowned for their futuristic visual universe, neon aesthetics, and laser-driven live performances, Crystal Throne seamlessly translate that grand cinematic identity into their studio recordings. The single effortlessly combines classic, old-school heavy metal foundations with complex progressive structures, balancing massive scale and storytelling without sacrificing an ounce of power.
A haunting, enveloping atmosphere of sci-fi tension swells and hurriedly subsides as the progressive arrangements shift, the pace increases, and the sonic intensity rises. As the heavy, melodic chaos ebbs and flows through its grand cinematic narrative, its ferocious brutality leaves absolutely nothing in its wake, setting a massive stage for the full album this coming October.
Tracklist:
- 01. A Hero’s Call
- 02. Children Of The Ruins
- 03. Tides Of Ages
- 04. Electrical Savior
- 05. Walls Of Silent Mourn
- 06. Antagonists
- 07. Insurgent Outcry
- 08. Chantry Of Sacrifice
- 09. Sleeping In The Void
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