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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!

ELEGY READY TO ROCK AT PROGPOWER EUROPE 2025.

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After a number of really great rehearsals, Elegy are ready to rock the Progpower Europe 2025 Festival on Saturday 4 October. It’s been SOLD OUT for a number of months. Those of you whom were lucky to get tickets Elegy plus many other amazing prog-metal bands Threshold / VandenPlas & more, are looking forward to kickin’ ass with all our loyal fans. Showtime is from 18:30. Drive safely and we’ll see you Saturday! All the best Ian 🎼💪👌😀

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.

Ian Parry’s Consortium Project 6 video trailer “The Constellation of the Stars” now on youtube

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Ian Parry revisits Consortium Project with a video trailer from the opening song “The Constellation of the Stars”. Consortium Project 6 is the next chapter from Ian’s prog rock metal fictional Sci-Fi concept story and features an incredible passionate solo from Vandenplas guitarist Stephan Lill. Feel free to share the Youtube link. More news coming soon. https://youtu.be/wNNBQ-KT4Gw

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 1995 “WILHEARTS” VIDEO 2024 REMASTER RESTORED NOW ON YOUTUBE.

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A touch of Nostalgia. In 1995 I filmed this promotional video called “Wildhearts” taken from my 3rd solo album Ian Parry “Through The Looking-Glass” 2024 Remaster.

We filmed the video in and around the original warehouses on the Wilhelminakade in the Rotterdam haven, Netherlands, which has since been removed, so I am glad we have this nostalgic video.

I restored the original video from VHS video tape as good as possible & added the 2024 remastered sound track. Finally “Wildhearts” has its debut on Youtube & the complete album “Through The Looking – Glass” after almost 30 years has its debut digital release on all streaming platforms worldwide.

The original 1995 video was performed by: Ian Parry – vocals (Elegy/Consortium Project/Ayreon)

Rene Merkelbach – Keyboards (Within Temptation/ Gorefest/ Krezip/ Ayreon) Ernst van Ee – Drums (Highway Chile/Vengeance)

Don van Splunteren – Guitar (Ian Parry band)

Will van de Lek – Bass (Ernst van Ee band)

Bass guitar on “Wildhearts” was performed by Marcel van der Zwam (Consortium Project/Wishcraftt)

Filmed by Danny Bliek (Imago Clip) Rotterdam, Netherlands

Produced & remastered by Ian Parry

Mixed by Oscar Holleman (Within Temptation/Krezip).

Original (restored) painting by Vic Parry ©Non-Stop Productions 2024

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

Run – Ian Parry – Deezer

Run (youtube.com)

IAN PARRY VIDEO INTERVIEW WITH FRIDAY 13TH WEBZINE ELEGY PLANS FOR 2024.

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Thanks to Jason Brown for this interview on his webzine Friday the 13th. It’s a great chatting about old times and new plans for Elegy in 2024. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qy83IRpNEO0

IAN PARRY INTERVIEW IN JAPAN ABOUT THE ELEGY REUNION 2023.

I recently did this interview for Marunouchi Magazine in Japan explaining about the Elegy Reunion in 2023 and the band’s plans to play live shows later this year. Click on the ? http://sin23ou.heavy.jp/?p=19318