Album: Chasing the Hydra by Crimson Glory (2026)
Genre: Heavy Metal
Format: Album

Description: Chasing the Hydra is the fifth studio album by the American progressive power metal band Crimson Glory, released on 17 April 2026. It marks the band's first full-length studio release in 26 years, following 1999's Astronomica.
The album features three founding members: Ben Jackson (guitar), Jeff Lords (bass), and Dana Burnell (drums). They are joined by new members Travis Wills (vocals) and Mark Borgmeyer (lead guitar), both of whom joined in 2023.

Artist Background: Crimson Glory began life in Sarasota, Florida in 1982 under the moniker 'Beowulf'. They rehearsed diligently, finding and developing their sound for almost four years before recording their self-titled debut album on Par Records in 1986. Tight harmonies and soaring vocals would feature prominently on this release, and the album included the haunting track, "Lost Reflection". In an era of sound- and look-alike metal bands, Crimson Glory wished to have themselves be immediately identifiable fro... Part of the Florida music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Warlord, Fates Warning, Savatage, Sanctuary

Music Scene: Part of the Florida music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Heavy Metal, 2020s, Album


Chasing the Hydra is the fifth studio album by the American progressive power metal band Crimson Glory, released on 17 April 2026. It marks the band's first full-length studio release in 26 years, following 1999's Astronomica.
The album features three founding members: Ben Jackson (guitar), Jeff Lords (bass), and Dana Burnell (drums). They are joined by new members Travis Wills (vocals) and Mark Borgmeyer (lead guitar), both of whom joined in 2023.

Chasing the Hydra

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