{"id":51932,"date":"2026-05-27T10:49:14","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T17:49:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michaelbrandvold.com\/blog\/?p=51932"},"modified":"2026-05-27T10:49:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T17:49:14","slug":"crimson-glory-announce-a-bandcamp-listening-party-for-new-album-chasing-the-hydra-band-members-to-chat-with-fans-during-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michaelbrandvold.com\/blog\/2026\/05\/crimson-glory-announce-a-bandcamp-listening-party-for-new-album-chasing-the-hydra-band-members-to-chat-with-fans-during-party\/","title":{"rendered":"CRIMSON GLORY Announce a Bandcamp Listening Party for New Album Chasing The Hydra, Band Members to Chat with Fans During Party"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51405\" src=\"http:\/\/michaelbrandvold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pr-bwr-logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"263\" srcset=\"http:\/\/michaelbrandvold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pr-bwr-logo.png 600w, http:\/\/michaelbrandvold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pr-bwr-logo-480x211.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 600px, 100vw\" \/><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51933\" src=\"http:\/\/michaelbrandvold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pr2026-05-27-crimson-01-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"CRIMSON GLORY \u201cBeyond The Unknown\u201d from Album CHASING THE HYDRA - BraveWords Records\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BcoJIuRFxPM?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"isPasted\">TORONTO, CANADA (May 26, 2026) &#8212;\u00a0<\/span>Crimson Glory and\u00a0BraveWords Records announce a free listening party on Bandcamp to celebrate the new album Chasing The Hydra on June 5th at 1pm EST. Come along to listen to the music with Ben Jackson and Travis Wills from the band and chat with them about the making of the album. Ben and Travis will be sharing stories and answer your questions about Chasing The Hydra.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"isPasted\">&#8220;It&#8217;s been nice,&#8221; guitarist Ben Jackson tells BraveWords about the band&#8217;s continued success. &#8220;People have been very open to the band coming back and everybody&#8217;s very happy and enthusiastic about it. I&#8217;ve always wanted to keep the band going on a constant; music is in my blood, it&#8217;s my life. I want to play in a band that has respect and some notoriety and can get some live gigs. Crimson Glory, we have a legacy, we have a following, and when we bring the band back the doors automatically open. We can play big festivals and put out a record. We don&#8217;t want to sit idly by anymore.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"default\">Click to RSVP to the Listening Party: <a href=\"https:\/\/bravewordsrecords.bandcamp.com\/merch\/crimson-glory-chasing-the-hydra-listening-party\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/bravewordsrecords.bandcamp.com\/merch\/crimson-glory-chasing-the-hydra-listening-party<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Early reviews of the album Chasing The Hydra \u2014<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"isPasted\" class=\"default\"><em><strong>The comeback is as unexpected as it is delightful. &#8211; Rolling Stone France<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Crimson Glory has stopped the clocks and revived their own\u2026 Full focus on dramatic, theatrical atmosphere and fucking vocal bravado from Travis Wills. &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><strong><em>Sweden Rock Magazine<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"isPasted\" class=\"default\"><em><strong>Every song sounds heroic and epic. &#8211; Power Metal<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p id=\"isPasted\" class=\"default\"><em><strong>This release absolutely crushes. &#8211; Heavy Metal Darkness<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"default\"><em><strong>A triumphant return! &#8211; Rock N Force<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p id=\"isPasted\" class=\"default\"><em><strong>\u201c<\/strong><\/em><em><strong>Chasing The Hydra<\/strong><\/em><em><strong>&#8221; is undoubtedly the best album\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><em><strong>Crimson Glory\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><em><strong>has produced since its 1988 masterpiece. &#8211; Music In Belgium<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"default\"><em><strong>So, was it worth the wait? Abso-fuckin\u2019lutely!!! &#8211; XS Rock<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"default\"><em><strong>The masters have risen once again to show how it\u2019s done and almost make the past 36 years disappear, because\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><em><strong>Chasing The Hydra<\/strong><\/em><em><strong>\u00a0is definitely the best thing this band has put out since 1988 and a true successor to those untouchable first two albums. Welcome back, legends!\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><em><strong>10\/10 &#8211; Velvet Thunder<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"default\"><em><strong>Chasing The Hydra<\/strong><\/em><em><strong>\u00a0succeeds not by redefining progressive metal, but by reaffirming what made\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><em><strong>Crimson Glory<\/strong><\/em><em><strong>\u00a0compelling in the first place. It is a record of identity rather than reinvention, confidence rather than spectacle\u2026\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><em><strong>After 26 years,\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><em><strong>Crimson Glory<\/strong><\/em><em><strong>\u00a0have not returned to reclaim a throne \u2013 they\u2019ve returned to remind us why it mattered. &#8211; Lots Of Muzik<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"default\"><em><strong>Lifelong fans will be more than satisfied, and those who have never listened to the band will discover a new world full of the magic that Crimson Glory has gifted us. For both groups, the result is a brilliant album worthy of the history of this great band. &#8211; Rockfiend Publications<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"default\"><em><strong>the band is back stronger than ever, with their new album bringing back the roots of the first days that made them one of the best band. &#8211; The Metal Mag<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"default\"><em><strong>Without a doubt I put it on the best album of 2026 that I have heard so far this year. &#8211; Speed From Hell<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"default\"><strong><em>Chasing The Hydra is a return that goes beyond nostalgia. It is an epic rebirth, a testimony that Crimson Glory is still capable of thrilling and surprising. &#8211; Metalcry<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"default\">Alongside mainstay founding members Ben, Jeff and Dana, the band announced in 2023 the addition of amazing new vocalist Travis Wills and guitarist Mark Borgmeyer. T<span id=\"isPasted\">he band have been touring heavily over the past year&#8230; making this album one of the most anticipated releases of 2026 within the Heavy Metal Scene!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Track Listing:<br \/>\n<\/strong>Redden The Sun<br \/>\nChasing The Hydra<br \/>\nBroken Together<br \/>\nAngel In My Nightmare<br \/>\nIndelible Ashes<br \/>\nBeyond The Unknown<br \/>\nArmor Against Fate<br \/>\nPearls Of Dust<br \/>\nTriskaideka<\/p>\n<p><strong>Don&#8217;t miss Crimson Glory on the road in 2026:<br \/>\n<\/strong>MAY 16 &#8211;\u00a0MX SAN LUIS POTOSI, San Luis Metal Fest<br \/>\nJUN 12 ES SANTURTZI, Kabiefest<br \/>\nJUN 13 NL LEEUWARDEN, Into The Grave Festival<br \/>\nJUL 3 &#8211;\u00a0ES CARTAGENA, Rock Imperium Festival<br \/>\nJUL 4 &#8211;\u00a0BG SOFIA, Live &amp; Loud<br \/>\nJUL 5 &#8211; GR VOLOS, Golden R Festival<br \/>\nJUL 6 &#8211; SE KNISLINGE, Time To Rock<br \/>\nJUL 18 &#8211;\u00a0IT CREMONA, Luppolo In Rock<br \/>\nAUG 1 &#8211;\u00a0DE WACKEN, Wacken Open Air<br \/>\nAUG 2 &#8211;\u00a0GR\u00a0CHANIA, Chania Rock Festival<br \/>\nAUG 5 &#8211;\u00a0DE ESSEN, Turock<br \/>\nAUG 7 &#8211;\u00a0BE KORTRIJK, Alcatraz Open Air<br \/>\nAUG 8 &#8211;\u00a0DE\u00a0GEISELWIND, Keep It True Legions<br \/>\nSEP 11 &#8211;\u00a0US\u00a0ATLANTA, GA, Progpower<br \/>\nSEP 17 &#8211; US\u00a0MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 7th St Entry<br \/>\nSEP 18 &#8211;\u00a0US MADISON, WI, Blades Of Steel<\/p>\n<p>LINKS<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/theofficialcrimsonglory.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/theofficialcrimsonglory.com<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/@crimsongloryofficial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/youtube.com\/@crimsongloryofficial<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/crimsonglory\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/crimsonglory<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bandsintown.com\/a\/42076\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.bandsintown.com\/a\/42076<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>About Crimson Glory:<br \/>\n<\/strong><span id=\"isPasted\">Crimson Glory, an American heavy metal institution that formed in 1983 in Sarasota, Florida, USA. The classic line-up featured vocalist Midnight, guitarists Jon Drenning and Ben Jackson, bass guitarist Jeff Lords, and drummer Dana Burnell. With this line-up, they rose to international fame in the mid-1980s and were considered one of the pioneers of the American progressive metal movement, alongside bands like Queensr\u00ffche, Dream Theater, Fates Warning, and Watchtower. With 3\/5 of the classic line up still intact, and now joined by acclaimed new vocalist Travis Wills, the band have been touring heavily over the past year&#8230; making this album one of the most anticipated releases of 2026 within the Heavy Metal Scene!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>About BraveWords Records:<br \/>\n<\/strong>BraveWords Records has released albums by Paul Di&#8217;Anno&#8217;s Warhorse, The Chris Slade Timeline, Rhett Forrester and Rob Robbins, Prophets of Addiction, Jack Starr, ASKA and future releases from Phil Soussan, Lillian Axe and Alcatrazz.<\/p>\n<p>There is a serious void which desperately needs to be filled, hard-working and creative bands that have yet to find a partnership and a mutual vision with a professional team. The music-fuelled minds behind BraveWords Records, Brian Adams, Giles Lavery, Tim Henderson and Michael Brandvold, have built the ultimate home for an artist that will take you where you want to be. Collectively, with nearly 100 years of music industry experience under our belts, the BraveWords Records team will take care of all the crucial aspects of your project from global distribution (digital and physical), publicity and media coverage (web, radio, visual), social media blanketing and streaming opportunities (such as Streaming For Vengeance). Where most labels have forgotten the concept of actually marketing a release sensibly, BraveWords Records will construct a viable and comprehensive marketing plan, including visibility at BraveWords.com, which attracts a million visitors monthly. BraveWords Records has all senses on high alert as the music industry continues its never-ending transitioning, so the artist will always be aware of new opportunities to build their brand and strive for world domination. BraveWords will also have a focus on licensing film and TV content, both contemporary and retrospective across many genres. As artists and labels transition to the many new mediums available today for their work, BraveWords intends to stay ahead of the curve in providing and actively seeking opportunities for our roster of clients.<\/p>\n<p>With the rapid spread of the world wide web, BraveWords.com was born in 2000 and quickly became the CNN of heavy metal. With its team of global writers and photographers, the site flourished with 24\/7 updated news, features, reviews, audio and video steams.<\/p>\n<p>For nearly 30 years, BraveWords wears their metal heart loudly on their sleeve, as they celebrate the greatest genre of music with the most dedicated and passionate fans on the planet!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/bravewordsrecords.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bravewordsrecords.com<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thestoreformusic.com\/shop.php#!\/Bravewords-Records\/c\/170260296\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.thestoreformusic.com\/shop.php#!\/Bravewords-Records\/c\/170260296<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BravewordsRecords\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BravewordsRecords<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/BravewordsRecords\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/BravewordsRecords<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/BravewordsRec\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/BravewordsRec<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/@BravewordsRecords\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/youtube.com\/@BravewordsRecords<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@bravewordsrecs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@bravewordsrecs<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.net\/@bravewordsrecords\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.threads.net\/@bravewordsrecords<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/bravewords.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/bravewords.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51843\" src=\"http:\/\/michaelbrandvold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pr2026-04-10-crimson_glory-724x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"424\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-51757\" src=\"http:\/\/michaelbrandvold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pr2026-02-23-crimson-04.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"687\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"http:\/\/michaelbrandvold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pr2026-02-23-crimson-04.jpeg 687w, http:\/\/michaelbrandvold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pr2026-02-23-crimson-04-480x236.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 687px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">For all inquiries, contact:<br \/>\nMICHAEL BRANDVOLD MARKETING &amp; MANAGEMENT<br \/>\nMichael Brandvold | me@mikebrandvold.com | 415-200-8483<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Michael Brandvold is a freelance music industry consultant based in Northern California. Having launched Michael Brandvold Marketing to leverage his years of experience to provide direction to large and small clients in the areas of online &amp; social marketing as well as e-commerce and customer acquisition and retention.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Gene Simmons of KISS first tapped Michael\u2019s skills as a pioneering online marketing strategist to launch and manage all aspects of Kissonline.com\u2019s multi-million dollar enterprise, including their ground-breaking VIP ticket program.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Michael has also managed the online efforts for Jordan Rudess, Greg Kihn, KISS, ACCEPT, SOiL, Tantric, Killer Dwarfs, Dream Theater, Little Caesar, Narada Michael Walden, Motley Cr\u00fce, Rod Stewart, Madonna, Ozzy Osbourne, Madonna and Britney Spears to name only a few.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">If you are interested in speaking with Michael about what he can do to assist with your marketing needs contact him online at\u00a0me@mikebrandvold.com | 415-200-8483<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; TORONTO, CANADA (May 26, 2026) &#8212;\u00a0Crimson Glory and\u00a0BraveWords Records announce a free listening party on Bandcamp to celebrate the new album Chasing The Hydra on June 5th at 1pm EST. 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