Consortium Project V - Species

Consortium Project is the brainchild of vocalist/producer Ian Parry, a singer blessed with one of the most distinctive voices in metal and one that powers along 'Species' - the epic conclusion of the Consortium Project series set for release through Lion Music on 15th July 2011. Consortium Project V 'Species' is a culmination of brutal but melodic gothic-power metal at it's best. Packed full of powerful songs and first class musicianship, it's a fitting end to the pentalogy of critically acclaimed Consortium Project releases. As on previous Consortium Project albums a line-up of some of the most notable names in progressive / power / gothic metal circles provide the potent performances on the album. Guitars come from Stephan Lill (Vanden Plas), Niels Vejlyt (Infinity Overture) and Veith Offenbächer (Dawn of Destiny). Bass tracks are performed by Kris Gildenlöw (Pain of Salvation) and Jens Faber (Dawn of Destiny) whilst Casey Grillo (Kamelot) performs all drum parts. Ian is also proud to introduce newcomers to the CV ranks in female vocalsts Lene Petersen and Ani Lozanova (Ani Lozanova Project) along with keyboardists Kalin Jechev (Ani Lozanova Project) and Peter-Jan Kleevens on keyboards. On the new album Ian comments: 'It was a challenge this time around to write and produce the best and heaviest of all 5 Consortium Project albums. I really wanted to emphasis the facts that in my conceptual story women save the world. This is why I had more involvement from the great female vocalists you hear on Consortium V 'Species". The worldwide release of 'Species' marks the 21st album release from Ian Parry celebrating a career of over 25 years in the world of rock & metal. A career which has seen classic albums from Elegy, Ayreon, Vengeance and numerous guest performances in addition to the Consortium Project album series. In this final instalment the story sees 'Species' take mankind on a final epic journey into outer space met with dire consequences the world has never seen. As the sirens sounded globally, the inevitable had begun. The first wave of Alien ships swooped down like birds of prey. Mankind's nuclear arsenal was no match and retaliation only added more injury to all who dare strike back. As superior battle cruisers sailed effortlessly through the air, our nuclear bombardment triggered a macabre series of events, igniting a vacuum of toxic waste exploding with immeasurable force lighting the night skies. And the human race entered into an era of uncanny silence. Consortium Project V 'Species' is the ultimate combination of the strongest songs to date written by Ian Parry, brought alive by commanding performances from some of the best musical talent in today's rock/metal scene. These qualities add up to make this final album the ultimate Consortium Project release. In addition Lion Music will be re-releasing remastered and enhanced versions of the first 4 Consortium Project releases beginning in late 2011.