Canada’s The Wring is gearing
up to release a third album next month, which is an expansive progressive metal
offering that gives plenty of attention to different styles, making it diverse
enough for metalheads of all kinds. The band was brought together by solo
artist Don Dewulf, who has enlisted an impressive group of professional
musicians that includes Marco Minnemann (The Aristocrats), Chandler Mogel, Reggie Hache, and Isamu McGregor to bring the project to life.
Now, there is a third single “From
Mars” available that will show another side of the album “Spectra”. Dewulf comments
on the single:
“This is one of my favourite songs on the record. Somewhat
autobiographical, I think. As a younger person, I really struggled in crowds,
especially ones in which I did not belong; which was most. If you’ve ever felt
like a complete alien in a room full of people, you will relate! I am very
proud of the middle breakdown. Some cool chords and a very fun solo. Another
great performance by Chandler and by Reggie who played some killer bass and
also came up with the spooky little piano line in the verses.”
The music video for “From Mars”‘ featuring Marco Minnemann can be
seen and heard via its premiere on TheProgSpace
HERE.
Digital single - https://orcd.co/frommars
The last album “Project Cipher” (2021),
was very well received globally, garnering great reviews and lots of positive
feedback. “Spectra” carries on in the same tradition and headspace as its
predecessor, but according to Dewulf, the songs are a bit fuller and more
cohesive. He is hoping it brings new excitement to the listener.
He continues to explain that “Spectra” is maybe a
bit like a 1970’s King Crimson album, but without any ethereal soliloquies and
certainly with a more significant hard rock/metal influence. It is a cauldron
of hard rock, jazz, metal, classical, 80’s rock, 70’s rock, and probably a few
other things. It is recommended for fans of Dream Theatre, Opeth, and Porcupine
Tree.
“Spectra” is due out on December 16, 2022, via WormHoleDeath Records.
The album teaser can be heard
at https://youtu.be/FBbV-FngKG0
Album digital pre-save
available at https://orcd.co/spectrapreorder
Music Video - “Stiletto” ft. Marco Minnemann -
https://youtu.be/vX__TLpYZGo
Track Listing:
1. Stiletto 4:40
2. Stones & Bones 4:58
3. The Prince 3.54
4. The Wolf 5:00
5. Tin Man 5:25
6. From Mars 4:43
7. Sins 4:43
8. Fallen 5:05
Album Length: 38:28
Album Recording Line Up:
Don Dewulf – Guitars
Marco Minnemann – Drums
Chandler Mogel – Vocals
Reggie Hache – Bass & Keyboards
Isamu McGregor – Keyboards
For more info:
http://www.thewring.ca
https://www.facebook.com/thewringband
https://www.instagram.com/wringband