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The CD-releases

SIGNING ALERT! Ian Parry’s Consortium Project 6 “Legacy Of Empires”. Ian is proud to announce that he has signed a worldwide deal with Frontiers records Srl.

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I am proud to announce that I have signed a 6 album worldwide deal exclusively with Frontiers Records Srl, including the new Consortium Project 6 “Legacy of Empires” album and complete Consortium Project 5 album back catalogue.

Frontiers records will be releasing CP 6 Legacy of Empires in the spring of 2026”.

🚨 Signing Announcement: Ian Parry’s Consortium Project VI – “Legacy of Empires” 🚨

Frontiers Records Srl, in collaboration with partners worldwide, is proud to announce the March 2026 release of Ian Parry’s Consortium Project VI – “Legacy of Empires.”

Marking the sixth chapter of Parry’s long-running progressive metal saga, Legacy of Empires journeys deep into a fictional past — unveiling humanity’s cosmic beginnings and the ancient alien architects who shaped our destiny. Building upon the powerful themes explored across the first five Consortium Project albums, this new chapter dives into the origins of A.I. intelligence, introduced to Earth by an exiled alien Pharaoh and his destined Queen as they flee oppression in search of a new world.

Concept. Prog. Power. Myth. Metal. This is the Consortium legacy ascending to its next evolution.

Featuring 10 masterfully crafted songs, co-written with Ian plus:

• Stephan Lill (Vanden Plas)

• Johann Cadot (Asylum Pyre)

• Luca Sellitto (Timeless Fairytale / Rock Emporium 2)

• Casey Grillo (Queensrÿche / ex-Kamelot)

And performed by an elite cast of world-class musicians:

CONSORTIUM PROJECT VI Line-Up

• Ian Parry – Lead & Harmony Vocals, Keyboards

• Stephan Lill – Guitars, Keyboards

• Johann Cadot – Guitar, Keyboards, Backing Vocals

• Luca Sellitto – Guitar, Keyboards, Backing Vocals

• Allan Sørensen – Drums (ex-Pretty Maids / ex-Royal Hunt)

• Ombeline Duprat – Female Lead & Choir Vocals (Asylum Pyre)

• Andreas Passmark – Bass (Royal Hunt)

• Kris Gildenlöw – Bass (ex-Pain of Salvation)

• Franky Rummler – Bass (ex-Michael Schenker Group)

• Jan Bijlsma – Bass (The Last Element/ex-Vengeance)

• Carmine Vivo – Bass (Timeless Fairytale)

Special Guest Appearances

• Casey Grillo – Drums (Queensrÿche / ex-Kamelot)

• Patrick Rondat – Solo Guitar (ex-Jean Michel Jarre / Elegy)

• Manolo Arias – Solo Guitar (Magik/ex-Niagara)

A monumental return, a myth reborn, and a new empire rising.

Prepare for Consortium Project VI – Legacy of Empires!

IAN PARRY’S CONSORTIUM PROJECT 6 IS NOW READY FOR RELEASE FROM SEPTEMBER 2025

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The new Consortium Project 6 album is finally recorded, mixed, mastered and ready for licensing. Ian decided to revisit his epic Sci-Fi concept and went back into the studio to begin an intense 5 months of writing, recording with Johann Cadot (Asylum Pyre), Stephan Lill (Vanden Plas), Luca Sellitto (Timeless Fairytales), Allan Sorensen (former Cornerstone/ Royal Hunt drummer), Andreas Passmark (Royal Hunt), Kris Gildenlow (former Pain of Salvation) & more top class musicians from November 2024 until March 2025. Afterwards CP 6 was mixed and mastered exclusively by Fabio Calluori (Rock Emporium 2 Brute Force). Now the new Consortium 6 album has already gained a lot of interest from record labels in Europe and Japan. Ian hopes to have a license deal signed very soon with a release around September 2025. More news coming soon.

Now streaming live classic AOR Hard Rock Perfect Strangers Outside Lookin’-in 2024 Remaster 17 songs incl. bonus demos. Available on all streaming platforms via the link. Enjoy!

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It took a while remastering 17 songs, but I hope you like the result.
I remember back in those with a limited recording budget we were lucky if we had a few hours to perform our parts, but glad we did ‘cos now we can share it with our fans worldwide.
Features: Ian Parry – vocals (Elegy)
Wilko van Beek – Guitar (ex-Hammerhead)
Barend Courbois – Bass (Michael Schenker)
Jos Zoomer – Drums (ex-Vandenberg)
Ronald de Grauw – keyboards (ex-Picture)
A series of recordings between 1989-’90 & after 35yrs remastered by Ian for digital streaming worldwide.

Perfect Strangers during filming a promo video “Hollywood Star”.

IT’S OFFICIAL ELEGY FORBIDDEN FRUIT 2024 REMASTER DEBUT NOW ON ALL STREAMING PLATFORMS WORLDWIDE

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Elegy’s “ Forbidden Fruit” 2024 Remaster debut digital release recaptures their progressive metal roots, emphasizing the band’s earlier uptempo style portrayed in “Labyrinth of Dreams & Supremacy”. 11 (+ bonus) powerful co-written songs from guitarist Henk van de Laars & features Patrick Rondat on guitar (Jean Michel Jarre); Ian Parry (vocals); Martin Helmantel (bass) & Dirk Bruinenberg drums.

Mixed by Hans Pieters

Remastered by Ian Parry

https://elegy3.hearnow.com/forbidden-fruit-2024-remaster

IAN PARRY “THRU’ THE LOOKING-GLASS” 2024 REMASTER DEBUT DIGITAL RELEASE ON 150+ STREAMING PLATFORMS WORLDWIDE

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I am proud to announce the debut digital release of my 3rd solo album “Thru’ The Looking-Glass 2024 Remaster” after almost 30 yrs. In 1995 Ian produced & released his 3rd solo album “Thru’ The Looking-Glass” which now can be streamed via CD Baby on 150+ platforms. The original painting by Vic Parry has been restored & this 11 track Progrock melodic power rock album includes 4 Instrumental (Karaoke) bonus mixes. “Thru’ The Looking-Glass” album was originally mixed by Oscar Holleman (Within Temptation) & now remastered by Ian. Included in the 15 tracks is a special co-written song “Tell Me Why” with music & guitars by Arjen Lucassen (Ayreon) & lyrics by Ian Parry.

Thru’ The Looking-Glass 2024 Remaster is performed by:

Ian Parry – vocals

Arjen Lucassen – Guitar

Don van Splunteren – Guitar

Ernst van Ee – Drums

Marcel van der Zwam – Bass Guitar

Rene Merkelbach – Keyboards

Go to the HearNow hyper webpage or other links on your favourite streaming platforms:

https://ianparry.hearnow.com/thru-the-looking-glass-2024-remaster

‎Thru’ the Looking-Glass (2024 Remaster) – Album van Ian Parry – Apple Music

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After the original 1999 cd release Ian Parry’s Consortium Project 1 “Criminals & Kings” 2023 Remaster is now available on all streaming platforms including bonus tracks.

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A musical & lyrical Prog Metal Concept written & produced by Ian Parry – CONSORTIUM PROJECT 1 CRIMINALS & KINGS.

https://ianparrysconsortiumproject.hearnow.com

Featuring in alphabetical order:

JAN BIJLSMA (Vengeance/The Last Element)

DIRK BRUINENBERG (Elegy)

BAREND COURBOIS (Michael Schenker Group)

MARTIN HELMANTEL (Elegy)

ARJEN LUCASSEN (Ayreon)

STEPHAN LILL (Vanden Plas)

IAN PARRY (Elegy/Rock Emporium/Consortium Project)

PATRICK RONDAT (Jean Michel Jarre)

TAMAS SZEKERES (Omega)

THOMAS YOUNGBLOOD (Kamelot)

Mixed by TOMMY NEWTON (Helloween/Ark)

Opening part of the concept story:

“Criminals & Kings” is the 1st of 5 concept albums based on Ian Parry’s fictional story of a turbulent world wherein society slowly changes as mass migration reaches epic proportions.

People turn a blind tolerating man’s extreme aggression fuelled by the lust for oil, money & power. Outspoken objective opinions are no longer tolerated. Fearing for their survival, women have no other choice but to split society into two separate species as the planet’s eco system is struggling to sustain life!

NEW STUDIO ALBUM MIKE BERTOLI AVATAR FEATURING IAN PARRY

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Proud to announce the release of Italian Guitarist Mike Bertoli’s Avatar album “The Giant Within” featuring 2 co-written songs I recorded for Mike’s incredible debut now available for streaming on Spotify, Apple, Amazon etc with a cd version on Andromeda Relix records Italy. Fans of Malmsteen/Headless can also enjoy a powerful performance from Göran Edman. So I wish Mike & Friends lots of success with this prog heavy masterpiece & check out the songs via Spotify and thanks as always for your support.

The Great Within available on all streaming platforms https://music.imusician.pro/a/3K44JRw1/

Ian Parry’s vocals featured on Ayreon’s Universal Migrator 2022 REMIX – REMASTERS 3 CD BOX

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AYREON – Universal Migrator Part I & II 2022 Remixed-Remastered

It is with great pleasure to announce the re-release of Ayreon Universal Migrator 2022 remix & remastered. This 3 CD set includes some amazing vocals from Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden), Floor Jansen (Nightwish), Neal Morse (Spock’s Beard / Transatlantic), Andi Deris (Helloween), Michael Romeo (Symphony X), yours truly Ian Parry (Elegy / Rock Emporium / Consortium Project) plus many more top-class singers & musicians.

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“Visions” 2022 REMASTER available on all Digital platforms.

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My 4th solo album “Visions” 2022 has be remastered and for the first time is available to streamload.

The album featured members of Queensryche; kamelot; Within Temptation; Vanden Plas; Kingfisher Sky and many more. Check out the link to all digital platforms Spotify, i-tunes; Deezer etc!

https://ianparry.hearnow.com/ian-parry-visions-2022-remaster#nt_base_menu

Ian is proud to announce that he has signed a worldwide license deal with Metal Mind Productions and partners in Japan Bickee Music & MVD in the USA for Rock Emporium 2 “Brute Force”.

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After the successful worldwide release of Ian Parry’s 5th solo album “In Flagrante Delicto”, Ian now celebrates his 40th year as a professional singer songwriter with the release of his Rock Emporium 2 “Brute Force” album and a world wide release date for June 2021, by Metal Mind Productions & partners Bickee Music Japan & MVD in the USA. This monumental 2nd instalment from Rock Emporium in a melodic power rock / neo- classical metal style, was produced by Ian & mixed by Engineer / Producer/ guitarist Fabio Calluori at Sonic Temple Studios Italy (Heimdall/Stamina/Sellitto).

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ETERNITY’S END “THE FIRE WITHIN” featuring guitarist Christian Muenzner & Ian Parry on vocals 2016

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Eternity’s End 2016 Fire Within debut featuring Ian Parry & Christian Muenzner

Fire Within was released in Europe and Japan via Marquee records in 2016 and contains 10 incredible melodic power metal tracks with the exception of a co-written melodic Hard Rock track “White Lies”. (see review for description).

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2020 CELEBRATIONS – IAN PARRY’s 30TH STUDIO ALBUM “INFLAGRANTE DELICTO” available Worldwide exclusively by METAL MIND PRODUCTIONS.

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It’s with great pleasure to announce the release of my 5th solo album “In Flagrante Delicto”. Out now on Metal Mind records worldwide. Celebrating my 30th studio album with a special Digi-pack CD featuring incredible performances & sincere thx to: Stephan Lill, Patrick Rondat, Casey Grillo, Barend Courbois, Jeroen van der Wiel, Timo Somers & more. To order goto:https://shop.metalmind.com.pl/7334,produkt,pl.html

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PENTALOGY

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PENTALOGY – Contains 50 remastered tracks taken from the 5 Consortium Project albums in one download via CD BABY!

“I thought it was great to celebrate my birthday remastering 50 of the most powerful tracks from my 5 Consortium Project albums and share Pentalogy with everyone. A special 50 tracks for the price of one album. Hope you like it Cheers”.

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ROCK EMPORIUM “SOCIETY OF FRIENDS” OFFICIAL WORLDWIDE DOWNLOAD VIA CD BABY

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Non-Stop Productions and Ian Parry are proud to announce the official worldwide download of the debut Rock Emporium Remaster via CD BABY worldwide via Amazon UK, i-tunes and all digital platforms:

https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/ianparrysrockemporium

This official CD Baby download for Ian Parry’s Rock Emporium album “Society of Friends” contains 2 bonus tracks and the album has been remastered “LOUD N PROUD”.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgKcCfoqe5w

“As always thanks again for supporting our music”.

See the behind the scenes home movie:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks22wcqiOvA

ROCK EMPORIUM

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DEBUT SINGLE “FALL”| MAY 2016

Ian Parry’s ROCK EMPORIUM Debut Single “FALL” exclusively via CD Baby & partners.

After Ian Parry’s 25th album release “Society of Friends” Ian & Non-Stop Productions are proud to announce the release of the first single “FALL”.
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IAN PARRY’S ROCK EMPORIUM ‘SOCIETY OF FRIENDS’

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Ian Parry's Rock Emporium

Release Date: 18th March 2016

A detailed list of musicians performing ‘SOCIETY OF FRIENDS’

Ian Parry – Vocals (Elegy/Ayreon/Vengeance)
Dimitris Goutziamanis – Guitar (Crystal Tears)
Timo Somers – Guitar (Delain/ Vengeance)
Garry King – Drums (Jeff Beck/ Joe Lynn Turner/ Achillea)
Barend Courbois – Bass (Blind Guardian/Michael Lee Firkins/Vengeance)
Jeroen Van Der Wiel – keyboards (Thirteen/ Odyssice)

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SPECIES

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Consortium Project V – ‘SPECIES′ 2011

Consortium Project V – ‘SPECIES′ 2011

Ian Parry has signed a 5 album worldwide license deal with Lion Music Finland for the new Consortium Project V “Species” album and the complete 4 album Consortium Project Quadrilogy Remasters, incudling bonus tracks and special guest performances from members of Kamelot, Elegy, Vanden Plas, Halford, Within Temptation and many more.

“Species” is a culmination of brutal and melodic Symfo-gothic-power metal at its best. It is already the 21st worldwide album release from Ian celebrating a career of over 25 years in the world of rock & metal.

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CHILDREN OF TOMORROW

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Consortium Project IV – ‘Children of Tomorrow’ 2007

A detailed list of musicians performing Children of Tomorrow

Consortium Project IV - 'Children of Tomorrow'

Ian Parry – lead&harmony vocals (Elegy, Ayreon,Vengeance)
Joshua Dutrieux – Guitar&Keyboards (Elegy)
Ivar de Graff – drums (Within Temptation/Kingfisher Sky)
Judith Rijnveld – Female vocals (Kingfisher Sky)
Joshua Dutrieux – Guitar&Keyboards (Elegy)

Special Guests:
Henk van der Laars – guitars (Elegy)
Lou St Paul – guitar (Winters Bane)

Introducing newcomers:
Erna Auf der Haar – female vocals
Rosita Abbink – female vocals

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VISIONS

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release date 2006

A detailed list of musicians performing VISIONS

Ian Parry - Visions

Ian Parry – Vocals, Keyboards
Casey Grillo – Drums (tracks 4, 8, 9, 11)
Joshua Dutrieux – Piano, Keyboards, Guitars (tracks 1, 3)
Alfred van der Zwam – Guitars (tracks 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11)
Stephan Lill – Guitars (tracks 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11)
Mario Zapata – Guitars (tracks 4, 7, 8, 9)
Stefan Weissmueller – Keyboards (additional) (track 7)
Marcel van der Zwam – Bass (tracks 1, 2, 3)
Robert Finan – Bass (tracks 4,8, 9, 11)
Torsten Reichert – Bass (tracks 5, 6, 7)
Ivar de Graaf – Drums (tracks 1, 2, 3), Vocals (backing) (Track 2)
Andreas Lill – Drums (tracks 5, 6, 7)
Judith Rijnveld – Vocals (lead) (tracks 1, 11), Harmony Vocals (Tracks 1, 2, 3, 8, 9)
Rosita Abbink – Vocals (Secondary Lead and Choir) (track 1)
Chris de Rooij – Vocals (backing) (tracks 1, 3)
Kyra Dutrieux – Vocals (backing) (track 3)
Joyce Meuwissen – Vocals (harmony and choir) (tracks 4, 9, 11)
Handan Erdogrul – Vocals (Arabic Intro) (track 9)
Christine Wolff – Vocals (additional choir) (tracks 5, 6, 7)
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