Hi Everyone I put this Christmas special collectors package together after a number of requests from fans. It includes a unique front sleeve design & test print Fruit of the Loom t-shirt (artwork not used on the upcoming CP6 album cover). A SOL style baseball cap with the Consortium name embroidered (permanent stitch work) & a metal adjustable buckle fastener on the back of the cap to fit all sizes. So both high quality items. If you wish to include any of the 5 Consortium Project albums, just send me a message with your name, address & t-shirt size to e-mail: info@ianparry.com. Please note only limited stocks available. The complete package is E 79 or E 69 without CDs including the delivery costs + Track n Trace within the EU. Warmest wishes this ChristmasIan
I am especially proud not only because of the amazing performances from Patrick Rondat, Martin Helmantel, Dirk Bruinenberg & yours truely, but also grateful to my band members at the time for giving me the opportunity to produce this album.
The instruments were all recorded at Sonora studio in Spain, which was originally built to the same specifications as Abbey Road studio London including their infamous Rupert NEVE mixing console used by The Beatles, Pink Floyd & many more.
Here’s an anecdote for you! “I flew out to Madrid ahead of time to prepare all the Lead & BV vocal tracks, which I had recorded in my old home studio attic. Sonora was having a brand new SSL 4000 fully automated mixing console installed (another reason I wanted to produce & mix there). Fortunately for me (& Elegy), the Sonora in-house sound engineer at the time (who was amazing), showed me the original Neve console, which was ready to be shipped off to Lenny Kravitz who they said was the buyer? So I had this crazy idea to carefully remove and borrow one of the analogue channel strips, then record the bass and guitars direct via the Neve channel strip into the SSL to get the ultimate Analogue combination. So Elegy’s Principles of Pain album has a vintage touch and a bit of the Abbey Road Neve analogue magic courtesy of Lenny K….thanks mate hugs Ian!
PS, I recently did a fact check & googled if Lenny Kravitz ever bought a Neve mixing console. Apparently he did, but from a studio in Italy just so you know. But we did get to use the Neve parts who ever the new owner was.. A nice memory I wanted to share from 2001!
ELEGY – PRINCIPLES OF PAIN LIMITED EDITION VINYL 2025
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
Ian backstage at the Progpower Europe 2025 Festival after Elegy’s fantastic show with his friends Andy Kuntz & Stephan Lill from one of Ian’s favourite bands VandenPlas. A double celebration for Ian’s & his collaboration with VP guitarist Stephan who recently joined forces again with Ian for the upcoming Consortium Project 6 album.
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 would like to thank everyone by sharing this live photo taken by Japanese photographer Hiroki Asano, for sending lots of 65th birthday wishes this week.
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 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
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.
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).
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:
For all our fans Elegy are proud to confirm a number of live shows at the Evoken Fest in Tokyo Japan October 2024. Looking forward to seeing all our loyal fans after more than 27 yrs since our 1997 Japanese shows in Osaka & Tokyo.
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
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Signing Announcement: Ian Parry’s Consortium Project VI – “Legacy of Empires” 
