My name is Jessica Erin and I represent the creators of "Harpazo: The Crucible" (USA) - A Rock/Metal Opera Album by Marc Centanni, Gary Wehrkamp (Shadow Gallery/Ayreon) featuring DC Cooper (Royal Hunt) and Mark Zonder (ex-Fates Warning / Warlord) and other guests!  We are part of Rockshots Records label and we were wondering if any of you were interested in doing a review on our album or some press. It came out on June 28th, 2024.

To listen to the album streaming - https://lnk.to/DQbZKb3s

Uniquely, the band has created a very special Visualizer Story Experience - Full Album + Lyrics + Band Notes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrTBH-7U0p4&t=2s

Our single hit youtube on May 15th and it's called "I AM GOD". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVxA6Lu1-VQ

Our second single hit youtube on June 28th called "Ichor". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIJ4obmISiw

Music video for "I Am God" was done by Wayne Joyner and Dave Letelier (Creed, Ayreon, Seven Dust, Kansas, Dream Theater)

Our album trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdTkKL1F-mo&t=7s

We've been featured in several rock magazines/sites and here are some quotes:

"...The Crucible will be jostling for my album of the year honours come the end of year "- Sea of Tranquility

"I Highly Recommend Giving It The Attention It Deserves—It’s A Remarkable Achievement!" - My Global Mind​

"This Is Christian Metal's Les Miserables" - Heaven's Metal Magazine

"The Crucible” by Harpazo is a breathtaking journey through sound and story, punctuated by stellar performances from a roster of accomplished musicians. With each listen, new layers unfold, inviting the listener to immerse deeper into its intricate world. Anyone labeling this album as anything less than a masterpiece would be severely mistaken." - Lots of Muzik

"It Immediately Becomes Clear That The Foundation Underneath The Endeavor, Constructed By Marc Centanni Together With Shadow Gallery’s Creative Force Gary Wehrkamp, Is A Pristine Blend Of Melodic And Progressive Rock With Towering Symphonic Elements." - Headbanger's Lifestyle Magazine

"Succeeded In Making Me Feel Like I Was In The World He Created, Like I Was On The Stage Of An Opera Being Played." - MetalOpera.org

"Simply Stated, Harpazo- The Crucible Is Going To Kick Your Ass, Wash Over You Like A Waterfall, And Send You Away Ready To Get In Line To Ride The Adventure Again." - TMMC

"...The Crucible Will Be Jostling For My Album Of The Year Honours Come The End Of 2024" - Sea Of Tranquility

"...This Is A Truly Formidable Release..." - The Metal Resource​

Quick bio:

Harpazo is a super-group with several band members from several prestigious progressive metal/rock groups to release a modern concept album (metal opera) similar in the style of Avantasia, Queensryche: Mindcrime, Kamelot, and Ayreon. 

Featuring members from:

DC Cooper - Royal Hunt

Gary Wehrkamp - Shadow Gallery / Ayreon

Mark Zonder - Fates Warning / Warlord

Marc Centanni - Harpazo

Les Carlsen - Bloodgood

Rey Parra - Deny the Fallen / Sacred Warrior

Jennifer Eckhart - Jennifer K Eckhart & the Stained Glass Road

Christian Liljegren - Narnia

Michael Drive Lee - Barren Cross / Worldview

Niklas Kahl - Lord of the Lost / Flaming Row

Lee Lemperle - Outside the Wall

Bruno Sa - Operation Mindcrime

Enzo and the Glory Ensemble band

 

Mastered by CJ Grimmark (Narnia) at Lighthouse Mastering

Our Platforms:

Our website: https://harpazomusic.com/

https://twitter.com/HarpazoMusic

https://www.facebook.com/Harpazomusic

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4yYfRcXw9PygLX41bkLlMg

https://www.instagram.com/harpazo_music