Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Crimson Glory is back after 27 years with their fifth studio album Chasing the Hydra, released April 17th, 2026 on BraveWords Records. In this review I break down everything you need to know, the new lineup featuring vocalist Travis Wills and guitarist Mark Borgmeyer alongside classic members Ben Jackson, Jeff Lords, and Dana Burnell, a full track-by-track breakdown, and my final score.
For a band returning after nearly three decades of silence, the question was simple, do they still have it? I'll give you my honest answer in this video. Whether you've been a Crimson Glory fan since Transcendence or you're just discovering them for the first time, this review covers everything.
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Crimson Glory is back after 27 years with their fifth studio album Chasing the Hydra, released April 17th, 2026 on BraveWords Records. In this review I break down everything you need to know, the new lineup featuring vocalist Travis Wills and guitarist Mark Borgmeyer alongside classic members Ben Jackson, Jeff Lords, and Dana Burnell, a full track-by-track breakdown, and my final score.
For a band returning after nearly three decades of silence, the question was simple, do they still have it? I'll give you my honest answer in this video. Whether you've been a Crimson Glory fan since Transcendence or you're just discovering them for the first time, this review covers everything.
Link to Crimson Glory History video: youtu.be/cBlG4nxnDJc
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Hey everyone! I just released my new e-book called How to Start a YouTube Channel for Introverts. It’s a quick and easy 42-page read where I share the full story behind my channel, JC Rock and Metal Reviews—how I got started, the struggles I faced, and the lessons I learned along the way.
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