Hamburg-based Tragedian, who are completing work on a new album, have checked in with the following update:

"Although the world is in a state of chaos at the moment, we are rapidly approaching the finalization of our fouth release, Seven Dimensions. Not only a journey revisiting the diverse melodic heavy speed soundscapes from our first two releases, but a few friends joined us on our next venture. Ladies and gentlemen, we present you Mr. Zak Stevens (Savatage, Circle II Circle, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Archon Angel)."

Tragedian performed a lockdown show - without an audience - at the famous Markthalle in Hamburg on May 20th. Check it out below.

"The world may be at a standstill at the moment but not live entertainment. A wholehearted thanks to the Markthalle in Hamburg for making this possible not only for us but to all of you as well."

Frontiers Music Srl released Archon Angel's debut album, Fallen, back in February. Order the album here, and check out a new lyric video for the song "The Serpent", below.

Archon Angel was born from a meeting between producer/guitarist Aldo Lonobile (Secret Sphere) and former Savatage, Circle II Circle, and current T.S.O. lead vocalist Zak Stevens during the making of Timo Tolkki's Avalon's Return To Eden album, of which Aldo produced and played guitar and Zak did some guest lead vocals. The two soon started talking to Frontiers about the concept of working on new music together, which was met with great enthusiasm from the label. Aldo submitted to Zak some song ideas which were reminiscent of the classic Savatage sound, the two felt the magic was there, and thus no time was wasted in getting together to craft an absolutely striking metal album. Aldo was also helped in the songwriting department by some of the most outstanding writers and musicians from the Italian rock scene including Simone Mularoni (of DGM and Sweet Oblivion) and Alessandro Del Vecchio (Aldo’s bandmate in Edge of Forever and of course Jorn, Hardline, etc.).

The album itself deals with a central character, the "Archon", who is a modern day angel figure. The idea goes back to the religious system of Gnosticism. The only difference is that we are immersing the Archon's story into modern-day times. The Archon is a medium who brings messages to God (Demiurge) from the people of Earth. The only real concept to the albums is that they simply follow the story and life and times of the modern day "Archon" and his life as he is called upon to protect the people of earth through frightening, turbulent times.

If Savatage are a favorite of yours, then Archon Angel's Fallen may well be your album of the year in 2020.

Tracklisting:

"Fallen"
"The Serpent"
"Rise"
"Under The Spell"
"Twilight"
"Faces Of Innocence"
"Hit The Wall"
"Who's In The Mirror"
"Brought To The Edge"
"Return Of The Storm"

"The Serpent" lyric video:

"Twilight":

"Rise":

"Fallen" video:

Lineup:

Vocals - Zak Stevens
Guitars - Aldo Lonobile
Bass - Yves Campion
Drums - Marco Lazzarini
Keyboards & Piano (Studio) - Antonio Agate