ALBUM

The CD-releases


NEW STUDIO ALBUM MIKE BERTOLI AVATAR FEATURING IAN PARRY

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.

https://open.spotify.com/album/7hkNiDRW5ehxcxkaGCEdhb?si=An1HkGJ1SQeeeoGRhqcSWw&nd=1

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

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.

If memory serves me well, I recorded vocals during an afternoon session back in late 1999, on our co-written song “Sleeper Awake” (CD 2. “The New Migrator” part b), with my old Vengeance colleague Arjen Lucassen (some 23 yrs ago). I forgot about the 3 extra unreleased vocal tracks I did, so it’s fantastic these incredible remixes are included on a bonus CD. I’m sure you’ll agree that Arjen has done an excellent job with the remix plus remastering & once again it’s great to be part of Ayreon’s historic musical adventure. I’m sure you’ll wanna add this fantastic Ayreon 3 CD box set to your cd collection & playlists.

You can hear “Sleeper Awake” via the spotify link below & more coming soon. Spotify – The New Migrator

Release Date: 18/11/2022

Track Listing: CD 1 – The Dream Sequencer: 1. The Dream Sequencer / 2. My House On Mars / 3. 2084 / 4. One Small Step / 5. The Shooting Company Of Captain Frans B. Cocq / 6. Dragon On The Sea / 7. Temple Of The Cat / 8. Carried By The Wind / 9. And The Druids Turn To Stone / 10. The First Man On Earth / 11. The Dream Sequencer Reprise

CD 2 – Flight Of The Migrator: 1. Chaos / 2. Dawn Of A Million Souls / 3. Journey On The Waves Of Time / 4. To The Quasar / 5. Into The Black Hole / 6. Through The Wormhole / 7. Out Of The White Hole / 8. To The Solar System / 9. The New Migrator (track includes Ian Parry’s vocal “Sleeper Awake”).

CD 3 – Bonus & Unreleased: 1. Into The Black Hole – Damian Wilson (previously unreleased) / 2. Journey On The Waves Of Time – Ian Parry (previously unreleased) / 3. Out Of The White Hole – Robert Soeterboek (remix) / 4. Dawn Of A Million Souls – Ian Parry (previously unreleased) / 5. Temple Of The Cat – Lana Lane (remix) / 6. Through The Wormhole – Ian Parry (remix) / 7. Into The Black Hole – Lana Lane (previously unreleased) / 8. Carpe Diem (Chaos) – 1992 Home Demo (previously released on Ayreonauts Only) / 9. House On Mars – Instrumental Primal Version (previously unreleased) / 10. Untitled Instrumental (previously unreleased)


“Visions” 2022 REMASTER available on all Digital platforms.

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”.

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).

Alongside Ian Parry (Consortium Project/Elegy/Vengeance) are musicians/singers out the world of metal & members of well-known bands such as: Beth-Ami Heavenstone (Graham Bonnet band); Timo Somers (Delain); Martin Helmantel (Elegy); Barend Courbois (Blind Guardian); Allan Sorensen (Royal Hunt/Pretty Maids) ; Patrick Rondat (Jean-Michel Jarre/Consortium Project); Patrick Johansson & Svante Henryson (Malmsteen); Kris Gildenlöw (Pain of Salvation/Dial); Luca Sellitto (Stamina); Walter Cianciusi, Enrico Cianciusi & Dario Parente (Jeff Tate Band/Headless); Ivar De Graaf (Within Temptation/Kingfisher Sky). Bob Wijtsma (Ex Libris/Ayreon); Jeroen van der Wiel (Odyssice/Rock Emporium 1). Special guest singers; Wade Black (Crimson Glory/ Leatherwolf/ Seven Witches); Stefano Sbrignadello  (Stamina) & Ani Lozanavo (Ani Lo Band). More news coming soon.

Ian Parry signs worldwide deal for Rock Emporium “Brute Force” with Metal Mind Productions

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

Eternity’s End 2016 Fire Within debut featuring Ian Parry & Christian Muenzner
https://www.metal-archives.com/reviews/Eternity%27s_End/The_Fire_Within/570314/

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).

Progressive power metal gold – 98%

Agonymph, January 14th, 2018
Written based on this version: 2016, CD, Power Prog Records

Everything Christian Muenzner touches turns to gold, or so it seems. Obscura was one of the very few modern technical death metal bands I loved, Alkaloid was one of the most unique progressive metal bands in recent years and ‘The Fire Within’, the debut album from his progressive power metal band Eternity’s End, contains some of the best contemporary power metal I have heard in years. Muenzner appears to be the melodic conscience of most of his bands and it is that side that of his songwriting personality that is on full display here. No song here is less than good.

Being a progressive power metal album, ‘The Fire Within’ contains all of the guitar harmonies, whirlwind guitar solos, memorable choruses, fantasy lyrics and Symphony X-isms you could wish for, but Eternity’s End adds a much larger dose of intensity and aggression to the mix. As a result, the riffs set the record on fire and the choruses sound proud and strong rather than tepid invitations to sing along. It helps that Ian Parry sings these songs, as these are his best performances since his early Elegy days. His clean-but-raw approach is perfect for Muenzner’s songs and he sometimes reaches heights I didn’t realize he was capable of reaching.

As good as Parry, keyboard player Jimmy Pitts and the rock solid rhythm section of Muenzner’s former Obscura buddies Linus Klausenitzer and drummer extraordinaire Hannes Grossmann are, Muenzner’s riffs are really what make the record. They have a fat, beefy bottom end, which gives them a propulsive quality that many modern power metal bands lack. They are often fast, but Muenzner knows how to apply dynamics do his songs, often opening up an otherwise dense song with a strong chorus or a remarkable melodic passage, which is the case in songs like the excellent ‘Eagle Divine’ or the incredible ‘The Hourglass’.

Songwriting-wise, there is literally nothing to complain about here. The album has a really pleasant flow, moving back and forth between gripping, catchy power metal songs like ‘Demonblade’, ‘Moonstruck’ and the title track and more epic tracks like the monumental closer ‘The Fall Of The House Of Usher’. The latter feels significantly shorter than the eight minutes it actually takes to finish and the instrumentals are nothing short of breathtaking. Halfway through, the relatively midtempo, eighties hardrock inspired ‘White Lies’ manages to function as a breather without even getting close to ballad territory.

There is almost too much talent in Eternity’s End, but fortunately, all of the musicians involved are aware of the fact that the songs are more important than displays of virtuosity. Sure, there is some incredible musicianship going on, by Grossmann and Muenzner himself most prominently, but no single solo triumphs over the immense melodic qualities of this masterpiece of an album. Anyone whose heart beats faster upon hearing energetic, yet classy power metal should at least give Eternity’s End a chance. I can assure you more “chances” will follow. Here’s to hoping this will be more than a one-off.

Recommended tracks: ‘The Fall Of The House Of Usher’, ‘The Hourglass’, ‘Eagle Divine’

Originally written for my Kevy Metal weblog

Fitting Title…Because This Album is On Fire! – 99%

Dragonflame1994, March 27th, 2016
Written based on this version: 2016, CD, Power Prog Records

Here’s a little known fact, tech-death legend Christian Muenzner known for some of the most blistering guitar work ever written in the greatest tech-death bands to ever form including Necrophagist, Obscura and Spawn of Possession is also a huge fan of neo-classical power metal, in his own words he called the style “his first love” which he wanted to return to for many years now and so the realization of that dream came about in the creation of Eternity’s End! I myself am a huge fan of neo-classical power metal, I actually consider it to be my favorite genre of music and I have been highly anticipating this album for a couple years now. Let me tell you now that it does not disappoint in the least bit! If you’re a fan of 80s Yngwie Malmsteen and 90s Symphony X you’ll love this album.

So let me explain to you now why this album will be regarded as one of the greatest modern neo-classical power metal albums of all time. The Fire Within has the same line-up as Christian’s last instrumental neo-classical solo album (Which I personally consider one of the top 5 greatest instrumental solo albums ever), except this time with the inclusion of the powerful, gritty and driving vocals of Ian Parry, who is a Dio disciple if I’ve ever heard one, one of the closest to sound like the grandfather of heavy metal that I’ve heard in many years. However. I wouldn’t call Parry a Dio clone. Yes, he stays mostly in the Dio-esque gritty tone, but he is also known to unleash some killer falsettos at times. His vocal work in the mid-paced, anthemic mini-epic about Stephen King’s dark fantasy series, aptly titled “The Dark Tower” is especially fantastic.

Christian’s songwriting is in absolute top shape here, I guarantee it’ll take only one listen of tracks like “The Fire Within” or “Eagle Divine” to get stuck in your head with how catchy those choruses are and all the melodic hooks the songs have. Naturally with neo-classical metal, the lead work is the focal point here and between Christian’s blazing fast solos and Jimmy Pitts’ equally astonishing keyboard wizardry, it’s hard to imagine a fan of shred not being satisfied by this album. Just listen to the jaw-dropping fretwork displayed on songs like “Moonstruck” or “Twilight Warrior” and try not to be amazed. Speaking of the keyboards, aside from the insane solos Pitts does, he also really knows how to add to the atmosphere of a track as well. Most notably that synthy intro to White Lies will take you back in time to the days of Yngwie’s album Trilogy, but also the little orchestral touches to songs like “Demonblade” or the awesome harpsichord bits in many various songs enhance the epicness of them.

So I seem to have been neglecting the rhythm section of the band this entire time (Much like a lot of neo-classical metal seems to do) and I apologize for this because Muenzner, may be known for his shredding, but he is definitely a riff machine as well. Very technical and heavy riffing that has a bit of a tech-death feel to it at times (Hmmm, I wonder why?) can be heard on almost every song, but my personal favorite riffs come from the thrash infused “The Fall of the House of Usher” and the more proggy “Hourglass”, Christian’s riffing might also remind you of Symphony X guitar legend Michael Romeo occasionally.

Now on to the backbone of the band, the drums and bass. Hannes Grossmann is widely recognized as one of the most talented drummers in the metal scene today. His drumming on this album is no different and his galloping drum patterns and double bass kick fury gives these songs that special added boost of excitement. Linus Klausenitzer is also a very competent bassist and while his bass playing may take a bit of a backseat in this band and not be as adventurous as the tech-death bands he’s in, he does find a nice groove in the band and add to the intensity that this upbeat kind of music craves.

Overall this album is Muenzner and company firing on all cylinders, at all times. Starting with a nice heavy riff and some lightning fast arpeggios in the title track, this debut album from Eternity’s End barely slows down from that point on, with just a couple mid-paced songs and absolutely no cliché power ballads, The Fire Within is, wait for it….On fire! From start to finish and leaves nothing to be desired if you’re a fan of shredtastic and riff driven, catchy, speedy, melodic power metal.


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

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

Another great review from Brave Words Canada. 8 out of 10. Special thanks to Journalist Carl Begai.

http://bravewords.com/reviews/ian-parry-in-flagrante-delicto

In Flagrante Delicto is now available on all Digital streaming platforms. To Goto spotify:https://open.spotify.com/album/3SoecAVdvjW2WCY5lzAMaw?si=W7rfs5AXRVOwX_6sxjCDLw

Ian Parry – “In Flagrante Delicto” (official video)

Ian Parry 5th Solo album “In Flagrante Delicto” 2020

“Happy New Year Everyone”. 2020 Ian celebrates his career with the 21-2-2020 release of his 30th studio album “In Flagrante Delicto” (meaning in the very act of committing a crime). In Ian’s humble opinion, “the crime being plastic waste, with an added touch of fantasy as well as fiction”. 10 hypnotic modern power rock synthesizer/guitar/vocal based songs, this 5th solo album covers a diverse musical style ranging from Yes style synthesizer atmospheres, to Whitesnake/ Foreigner classic rock. There’s even a hint of Rammstein together with a commercial heart felt Bad English/Peter Gabriel style ballad elogently performed by former Jean Michel Jarre guitarist Patrick Rondat. “In Flagrante Delicto” has a powerful lyrical anecdote with melodic power rock chords enhanced by modern synthesizer based tracks. With controversial issues very much in the mainstream media at present about plastic and toxic waste, which Ian addressed in part issues of global pollution back in 2006 in “Visions” his 4th solo album. “Visions of a better future at least”. Astonishingly after more than a decade the challenges humanity faces to this day seem to be becoming progressively bigger. After spending more than a decade (co-) writing and compiling songs to best illustrate these serious issues, Ian sings out a passionate message from the heart and retains the creative edge for a little fantasy for his fans. The message a simple wish to make more people aware of what’s happening in the best way musicians and singers know via their music. Ian once again delivers a great album with the talent and support of his family of incredible musicians; guitarists – Stephan Lill (Vanden plas) & co-writer; Patrick Rondat (Jean Michel Jarre/Elegy/Consortium Project; Timo Somers (Delain/Vengeance ; Keyboard player & Co-songwriter – Jeroen van der Wiel (Rock Emporium/Odyssice; drummers – Casey Grillo (Kamelot/Queensrÿke), Imre Daun (Brian Robertson band/Rock Emporium), Andreas Lill (Vanden Plas); bass guitarists – Barend Courbois (Blind Guardian), Torsten Reichert (Vanden Plas/Ian Parry – Visions) Guido Stocker, plus many more guest musicians performing a selection of 10 masterful tracks.

(see detailed list below).

As an established singer in the world of Rock & Metal with worldwide sales exceeding 200,000, Ian Parry’s almost 40 year career beginning with his first professional band Mono Pacific in 1981 (also featuring Zak Starkey Son of Beatles drummer Ringo Starr), has given him the opportunity to work with many well-known artists such as; Kamelot; Elegy; Ayreon; Mob Rules; Royal Hunt; Vengeance; Hammerhead; Valencia; Infinity Overture; Crystal Tears; Von Baltzer & his self-produced 5 album epic rock metal concept Consortium Project.

Now Ian joins forces together with an even more impressive collaboration of world class musicians in a melodic power rock formation performing 10 tracks on his 5th solo album “In Flagrante Delico”. (see tracklist below).

Produced by Ian with 30 albums under his belt “In Flagrante Delicto” has been masterfully mixed by Swedish Engineer/Producer Martin Kronlund (Hammerfall/ Firewind/ Rock Emporium).

Now Ian delivers another memorable “back to the roots” melodic power rock solo album, comprising of 10 self & co-written tracks together with Keyboard player Jeroen van der Wiel & Guitarist Stephan Lill. “In Flagrante Delicto” opens a new chapter in Ian’s phenomenal career combining passion, true facts & raw power synthesizer / guitar based melodic rock album. In Stores from 21-2-2020.

Ian Parry’s main musicians on “In Flagrante Delicto”

IAN PARRY’S ALL STAR LIVE LINE-UP INCLUDES:

IAN PARRY – Vocals  (Rock Emporium/Elegy/Consortium Project/Ayreon/Vengeance/Von Baltzer)

PATRICK RONDAT – Guitar (Jean Michel Jarre/ Consortium Project/ Elegy)

Patrick Rondat – Guitars “In Flagrante Delicto” 2020

STEPHAN LILL – Guitar (Vanden Plas/ Consortium Project/ Ian Parry-Visions)

Stephan Lill – Guitars “In Flagrante Delicto” 2020

JEROEN VAN DER WIEL – keyboards (Rock Emporium/Thirteen/Odyssice)

Jeroen van der Wiel – Keyboards “In Flagrante Delicto” 2020

CASEY GRILLO  – Drums  (Kamelot/Queensrÿke/Consortium Project/Ian Parry-Visions)

Casey Grillo – Drums “In Flagrante Delicto” 2020

BAREND COURBOIS – Bass (Blind Guardian/Rock Emporium/Vengeance)

Barend Courbois – Bass guitar “In Flagrante Delicto” 2020

Guest musicians

IMRE DAUN – Drums (Rock Emporium/Gypsy Rose/Brian Robertsons The Clan)

ANDREAS LILL – AdditionalDrums (Vanden Plas/ Ian Parry-Visions)

GARRY KING – Additional Drums (Joe Lynn Turner/Rock Emporium)

TIMO SOMERSRhythm & Solo guitars (Delain/Rock Emporium/Vengeance)

MARIO ZAPATA – acoustic, rhythm & Solo guitars (Ian Parry – Visions)

ROBERT FINAN – Bass (Ian Parry-Visions)

TORSTEN REICHERT – Bass (Vanden Plas/ Ian Parry-Visions)

GUIDO STÖCKER – additional bass guitar (Bodyguerra)

MARCEL VD ZWAM – additional bass guitar (Consortium Project)

JOYCE MEUWISSEN  – Female backing vocals (Ian Parry – Visions)

JOSHUA DUTRIEUX – Keyboards (Consortium Project/Elegy)

ALEXANDRO FREITAS  – Co-writer, Keyboards & Portugese spoken voice (Ian Parry – Visions)

IAN PARRY “IN FLAGRANTE DELICTO” album tracks:

  • 1. SPACEMAN
  • 2. TRAVELLERS (ACROSS THE UNKNOWN UNIVERSE)
  • 3. IN FLAGRANTE DELICTO
  • 4. FOOL’S PARADISE
  • 5. IMPULSE
  • 6. INGENIOUS (ballad)
  • 7. WISH
  • 8. FLY
  • 9. THE DAY WE STOP DREAMING (ballad)
  • 10. SO FAR SO GOOD

Here’s a link to hear the radio sampler & a taste of what’s to come: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFUmZ8d5WGA&feature=youtu.be

Or visit the homepage from Metal Mind Productions: https://www.metalmind.com.pl/en/ian-parry—new-album-to-be-released-in-february-2020.html

The songs from “In Flagrante Delicto” are sealed together by an array of modernized melodic rock Synthesizer tracks increasing popular in the worlds 80’s & 90’s classic rock music scene.

The album will be released worldwide on 21st of February 2020 by Metal Mind Productions (previously released Elegy, plus Tank, Dougie White (ex-Rainbow) & many more great artists).

Ian will continue celebrating his 30th studio album release in 2020 with a fantastic “Blast from the Past” live tour, featuring a selection of songs from his distinguished career as well as a number of special tribute covers for his loyal fans. This 1 hour and 45 minute live show will include tracks from the many album releases going back more than 20 years, performed by an “All-Star” line-up from the best Rock Metal musicians whom also recorded & performed with Ian in worldwide renowned bands such as; Rock Emporium, Vengeance, Elegy, Consortium Project, Ayreon & also appear on the New 5th solo “In Flagrante Delicto”. Now these phenomenal musicians; Barend Coubois (Blind Guardian), Bob Wijtsma (Ayreon), Sander Zoer (Delain) & Jeroen Van Der Wiel (Rock Emporium) join forces together with Ian to perform a fantastic kick ass live show under the banner “Act Of Crime” tour 2020.

Incidently Ian’s band of brothers live tour musicians also appear in the first video clip from the title track “In Flagrante Delicto” soon to be shown on Ian’s YouTube site! (more news coming soon).

Non-Stop Productions are working together with the Dutch Promoter JBM EVENTS (see contact information for bookings: www.jbmevents.com or e-mail: info@jbmevents.nl) who are now booking a number of selected live shows in Holland, Belgium, Germany & Switzerland commencing September 2020. Plans are in the making for further live shows across Europe.

Ian Parry – singer songwriter – “In Flagrante Delicto” ©2020 Maureen Parry van Bruggen

PENTALOGY

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

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

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’

Ian Parry's Rock EmporiumRelease 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)

Guest musicians:
Christian Muenzner – additional Solo guitar (Alkaloid/Eternity’s End)
Thiago Trinsi – additional Solo guitar & orchestral strings arrangement
Peter Jan Kleevens – Keyboards (Consortium Project/ Hammerhead/Monroe)
Kalin Jechev – Keyboards (Consortium Project/Ani Lo)
Harry Den Hartog – additional bass guitar Bad Coh tribute)
Ani Lozanova – Female backing vocals (Ani Lozanova Project)
Produced by Ian Parry

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SPECIES

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.
Consortium Project V "Species" is in essence a conceptual masterpiece

“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.

Quote Ian: “I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has supported the Consortium Project V and Quadrilogy albums. It is a challenge this time around to write and produce the best and heaviest of all 5 Consortium albums. I really want to emphasis the fact that in my conceptual story women save the world. This is why I want more involvement from these great female vocalists on Consortium V ‘Species’

A detailed list of musicians performing Species

 

Ian Parry – lead & harmony vocals (Elegy, Ayreon,Vengeance)
Stephan Lill – guitars (Vanden Plas)
Niels Vejlyt – guitars (Infinity Overture)
Lene Petersen – Female vocals (Infinity Overture)
Casey Grillo – Drums (Kamelot)
Kris Gildenlöw – Bass (Pain of Salvation)
Jens Faber – Bass (Dawn of Destiny)
Veith offenbaecher (Dawn of Destiny)

Special guest:
Markus Teske – Keyboards (Red Circuit)

Introducing newcomers:
Ani Lozanova – Female vocals (Ani Lozanova Project)
Kalin Jechev – Piano & keyboards (Ani Lozanova Project)
Peter-Jan Kleevens – Keyboards (Hammerhead)

Recorded and mixed by Marcus Teske & Ian Parry at the Bazement Studios in Germany.

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CHILDREN OF TOMORROW

Consortium Project IV – ‘Children of Tomorrow’ 2007

A detailed list of musicians performing 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

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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TERRA ICOGNITA

Consortium Project III – ‘Terra Incognita – The Undiscovered World′ 2000

A detailed list of musicians performing Terra Incognita – The Undiscovered World

Ian Parry – lead &harmony vocals (Elegy, Ayreon,Vengeance)
Stephan Lill – guitars (Vanden Plas)
Casey Grillo – drums (Kamelot)
Joshua Dutrieux – Piano & Keyboards (Elegy)
Jan Bijlsma – bass guitar (Vengeance)

Special Guests:
Mike Chlasciak – guitar (Halford)
Sascha Peath – guitar (Heavens Gate)
Ingeborg Wieten – female vocals (Dutch TV actrice)

Introducing newcomers:
Judith Rijnveld – Female vocals (Kingfisher Sky)
Brenda Davis – Female vocals (Sequel)
Robert Finan – bass guitar (Sequel)

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CONTINUUM IN EXTREMIS

Consortium Project II – ‘Continuum in Extremis’ in 2001

release date 2001

A detailed list of musicians performing Continuum in Extremis

Ian Parry – lead &harmony vocals (Elegy, Ayreon,Vengeance)
Patrick Rondat – guitars (Jean Michel Jarre/Elegy)
Thomas Youngblood – guitars (Kamelot)
Stephan Lill – guitars (Vanden Plas)
Günter Wernö – Organ & Keyboards (Vanden Plas)
Jan Bijlsma – bass guitar (Vengeance)
Patrice Guers – bass guitar (Rhapsody)
Dirk Bruinenberg – drums (Elegy/Adagio)
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SHADOWMAN

Release date: 2000

The Songs

1. Through Those Eyes – 04:05Shadowman
2. Shadowman – 05:20
3. The Palace of Hell (I Dare) – 03:29
4. Wildhearts – 04:23
5. Turn Back the Tide – 06:31
6. Run – 04:29
7. No More War – 04:33
8. Can’t Go On – 04:01
9. Beggars Can’t Be Choosers – 04:41
10. Watch the Wind Blow 04:40
11. Bad Business 04:13
12. Dreamin’ It All 04:30
13. Still the One 04:44
14. Tell Me Why 03:16
15. Only Lies 04:24
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CRIMINALS & KINGS

Consortium Project I – ‘Criminals & Kings’ 1999

A detailed list of musicians performing Criminals & King

 

Ian Parry – lead &harmony vocals (Elegy, Ayreon,Vengeance)
Patrick Rondat – guitars (Jean Michel Jarre/Elegy)
Stephan Lill – guitars (Vanden Plas)
Tamás Szekeres – guitars (Tamas/Omega)
Thomas Youngblood – guitars (Kamelot)
Glenn Barry – bass guitar (Kamelot)
Arjen Lucassen – bass guitar (Ayreon)
Jan Bijlsma – bass guitar (Vengeance)
Barend Courbois – bass guitar (Vengeance)
Tommy Newton – bass guitar (Victory)
Martin Helmantel – bass guitar (Elegy)
Dirk Bruinenberg – drums (Elegy)
Jan Vayne – Grand Piano (Dutch TV celebrity)

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ELEGY

The story of Elegy

1992 – 1995

Looking back on the long career of the band, who have sold more than 250,000 albums in more than 30 countries worldwide, the name Elegy might not have been the best one to choose, even though the dictionary’s explanation is rock solid. Considering the ups and downs the band has gone through, the name has covered a lot for the past 17 years. Metal Mind Productions is proud to present a set of 7 albums covering the band’s entire musical history to date:
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THRU’ THE LOOKING GLASS

Release date: 1995Ian Parry - Thru' the Looking Glass

Ian Parry – Vocals, Keyboards
Arjen Anthony Lucassen – Guitars (track 10)
Don v. Splunteren – Guitars, Vocals (backing)
Marcel v.d. Zwam – Bass
René Merkelbach – Keyboards, Vocals (backing)
Ernst v. Ee – Drums

Ian Parry – Producer, Recording, Mixing
Oscar Holleman – Recording, Mixing

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ARTISITC LICENCE

Release date:1994Ian Parry - Artistic Licence

Ian Parry – Vocals
Gwenn Wientjes – Vocals (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 10)
Tony Krijnen – Vocals (backing) (tracks 1, 2, 4)
Mark Stams – Vocals (backing) (tracks 1, 2, 4)
Ton Speyer – Vocals (backing) (tracks 1, 2, 4)
John v. Empel – Vocals (backing) (tracks 1, 2, 4)
Ruud Howling – Vocals (track 11), Vocals (backing) (tracks 1, 2, 4, 11)
Esther Krijnen – Vocals (tracks 3, 6)
Erwin Steylen – Guitars, Vocals
Greg Tuynenburg – Guitars (track 11)
Marcel v.d. Zwam – Bass
René Merkelbach – Keyboards, Organ, Piano, Vocals
Ernst van Ee – Drums, Percussion
Miscellaneous staff
Oscar Holleman – Recording, Mixing
Pieter Klein – Layout
Ian Parry – Producer, Recording, Mixing
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