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Montreal's MAD PARISH Unleashes Album Teaser for Epic Progressive NWOTHM Concept Album “The Dust Of Forever” + Comic Book Set for January 2025
Hey there, metalheads! Brace yourselves, because Montreal’s heavy metal titans, Mad Parish, have just announced the impending release of their highly anticipated concept album, “The Dust Of Forever,” dropping in January 2025! Can you feel the excitement? This ambitious endeavor is like the cherry on top of a decade-long journey for the band. Seriously, it’s not just an album; it's an epic, multi-layered experience that redefines heavy metal storytelling.
Get this: "The Dust Of Forever" features 21 tracks, each woven into a captivating narrative about Joe, an immortal dude caught in some universe-shattering cataclysm. Talk about high stakes! Here’s a little backstory straight from the band:
“The album has some pretty interesting origins. It all started with a tune from our first album, Procession, inspired by a comic book. Bob Eaglesham, our guitarist, joined the fray and wondered what would happen if a priest from that comic found out he was immortal. Boom! That’s how the song "The Dust Of Forever" was born. As we wrote more songs, the idea of crafting this whole universe and turning it into a concept album just hit us".
Going all-in on epic prog and NWOTHM metal was no walk in the park for Mad Parish. They were determined to spin a tale through their music, so they even crafted a companion comic book titled "The Experience Hunter Chronicles" to enhance the album. It’s their boldest venture yet!
From the haunting opener “Prophecy” to the rip-roaring “Hail To The Hunter”, listeners are in for an immersive ride through a meticulously crafted world. The story-driven record showcases the band’s evolution, blending NWOBHM roots with elements of well-loved genres—think progressive rock, the swagger of the ’70s, the vibe of ’80s new wave, and even some classical and jazz influences! The result? A sound that’s distinctly Mad Parish: heavy, melodic, and atmospherically rich. For fans of Iron Maiden, Rush, Ozzy Osbourne, and Rainbow, this is a no-brainer!
Set your calendars, folks—“The Dust Of Forever” drops on January 31, 2025, and will be available digitally, as well as in CD and Vinyl formats, along with a limited-edition comic book via their Bandcamp at Mad Parish Bandcamp.
Comic Book Credits:
Story: Josh McConnell
Artwork: Niall Skinner
Editing: Rahl Stafford
Design: Maximus Rex
Track Listing:
Prophecy - 1:30
Defecther - 4:32
Possess The Child - 4:45
Outerest In Irisius - 1:34
Ouen Formation - 6:35
Hunted - 1:51
Astra T.R.A.Z (Tower Reformatory Asteroid Zone) - 4:42
Transmission #1 Dream On - 1:40
Resistius - 6:44
Aeternal - 1:44
An Age To Quell - 4:05
Transmission #2 - Will Of God - 2:04
Loched - 3:24
Cathedron Wakes - 5:37
Book of Rites - 1:06
Bishop's Tomb - 3:32
Transmission #3 - Baz Raa Luum - 1:46
The Experience Hunter - 5:04
Trajectory: Tantus - 2:02
The Dust Of Forever - 5:11
Hail To The Hunter - 1:01
Total Album Length: 1:10:40
Band Line-Up:
Josh McConnell: Lead Vocals, Guitars, Bass (Track 
Bob Eaglesham: Guitars, Vocals, Bass (Track 18), Drums (Track 18), Keyboards (All Tracks except 8, 12, 15, 18, 19)
Andre Bisson: Keyboards (All Tracks except 1, 4, 6, 10, 12, 17, 21), Piano (Track 15)
Peter Mika: Keyboards (2nd keyboard solo on Resistius Track 9)
Patrick Latreille: Bass (All Tracks except 8, 18)
Paskal Belanger: Drums (Tracks 2,3,5,7,9,13,14)
Gopal Devanathan: Drums (Tracks 11, 16, 20)
Tony Spina: Drums (Track 12)
Jeff Louch: Piano (Track 12)
Live Line-Up:
Josh McConnell: Vocals
Bob Eaglesham: Guitar, Vocals
Aaron Carbray: Guitar
Andre Bisson: Keyboards
Gino Laposta: Bass
Max Rex: Drums
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In conclusion, “The Dust Of Forever” it’s a monumental stepping stone for Mad Parish, combining metal madness with epic storytelling like never before. So, mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable journey through sound and story. From what I’ve seen and heard, this is shaping up to be one hell of a ride for both the band and their fans. Don't sleep on this one! 
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