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Crimson Glory

January 01, 1970

This article is about the American heavy metal band. For the Vitis cultivar known as 'crimson glory', see Vitis 'Ornamental Grape'. For the Vitis species also known as 'crimson glory', see Vitis coignetiae.

Crimson Glory is an American heavy metal band that was formed in 1983 in Sarasota, Florida, USA. It started in 1979 under the name Pierced Arrow, then Beowulf, before settling on Crimson Glory. The classic line-up consisted of the vocalist Midnight, guitarists Jon Drenning and Ben Jackson, bass guitarist Jeff Lords and drummer Dana Burnell. With that line-up, the band rose to international fame in the mid-1980s and was considered one of the pioneers of the American progressive metal movement, along with Queensrÿche, Dream Theater, Fates Warning and Watchtower. During its career, the band released four studio albums and one EP.

Crimson Glory
Crimson Glory performing in 2011
Background information
Also known asPierced Arrow (1979–1982), Beowulf (1982–1983)
OriginSarasota, Florida, U.S.
Genres
Years active
  • 1983–1991
  • 1999–2000
  • 2005–2013
  • 2023–present
Labels
MembersJeff Lords
Ben Jackson
Dana Burnell
Mark Borgmeyer
Travis Willis
Past membersMidnight
Jon Drenning
Ravi Jakhotia
Wade Black
Steve Wacholz
Jesse Rojas
Todd La Torre
Websiteofficialcrimsonglory.com

Biography edit

Background and formation (1979-1983) edit

Crimson Glory was formed in Sarasota, Florida, in 1979 under the name Pierced Arrow. Pierced Arrow's line-up consisted of Tony Wise on vocals, Bernardo Hernandez and Ben Jackson on guitars, Glen Barnhardt on bass (later replaced by Jeff Lords), and Dana Burnell on drums. Hernandez and Lords were replaced by Chris Campbell and John Colemorgan respectively in late 1981, and in early 1982, the band changed its name to Beowulf. In 1983, the band changed bassists, guitarists and vocals. Lords rejoined, Chris Campbell was replaced by Jon Drenning and Tony Wise by Mark Ormes.[4] Later Mark Ormes left and while searching for a singer, the group found an old school mate of Jeff Lords, John Patrick McDonald (later known as Midnight), singing on the beach.[5] They later changed their name to Crimson Glory after a rose hybrid.[6]

Wise later surfaced in the band Tyger Tyger, and also released a solo album, Germania, before his death from diabetes in 2012.

Crimson Glory (1983–1987) edit

They rehearsed for four years before recording their self-titled debut album, produced by Dan Johnson, on Par Records in 1986.[4][7] This was later re-issued after signing on with their new label, Roadrunner Records (then called Roadracer Records). Tight dual-lead harmonies and soaring vocals feature prominently on this release. They later toured Europe in support of Celtic Frost and Anthrax. They played at the 1987 Hammersmith Odeon.[4]

In an era of sound-and-lookalike metal bands, Crimson Glory's goal was to be immediately identifiable from the others, so they wore full-face metallic silver masks. They used them on stage, as well as for all photo shoots and public appearances.[8] Vocalist Midnight was the exception to this, as his mask left his mouth uncovered.

Transcendence (1988–1989) edit

Their next release, Transcendence, was released under Roadrunner Records in Europe and MCA Records in the United States. It contained the song "Lonely", which was their first hit single and music video.[7]

Transcendence was a landmark in the genre, often cited as one of the greatest progressive metal albums of all time, best metal albums of the decade, and an influence by many bands like Cage, Triosphere and Rhapsody of Fire.[9][10] The album garnered them much praise and attention, both at home and abroad. They were on the cover of Kerrang! magazine in May 1989.

They later toured North America, Europe and Japan with the bands Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, Queensrÿche, U.D.O., Doro, Anthrax. Their biggest show was in the Metal Hammer Festival in Dortmund, Germany in front of 20,000 fans in the spring 1990.[7]

While on tour in support of their self-titled debut album, they discovered how hot the masks would be on stage. To keep the mystique, they cut them down into a partial Phantom of the Opera style for the Transcendence tour.

While touring behind Transcendence, they performed in front of 5,000 spectators at the Manatee Civic Center in their hometown of Bradenton, Florida, on September 2, 1989. This concert was simulcast across America on Z Rock Radio. There were plans to release this show on DVD.[11] In addition, the band performed "In Dark Places" at the 1989 Tampa Bay Music Awards and walked away with three awards that night – Most Outstanding Male Vocalist (Midnight), Most Outstanding Local Release (Transcendence) and Most Outstanding Metal Band (beating fellow Florida band Savatage for this one).

When the tour ended, drummer Dana Burnell and guitarist Ben Jackson left the group. Ben Jackson later formed the band Parish, which released an album titled Envision in 1995.[12]

Strange and Beautiful (1990–1992) edit

Burnell was replaced by Ravi Jakhotia in 1991,[13] who brought a decidedly more "tribal" feel to the band. The material they wrote for the next album was more hard rock oriented and based more upon drum grooves as opposed to guitar riffs, on which their first two albums were largely based. Also Midnight became more involved in the composition of the album.[14] It signified a bold and definite shift away from the metal sound upon which the band had built their reputation. It was at this time the band continued on as a four-piece.

The revamped group was signed to Atlantic Records and released their third album, entitled Strange and Beautiful. Prior to the start of the tour, vocalist Midnight departed as well and retired from the music business for a decade.[7] Guitarist Jon Drenning recruited vocalist David Van Landing as a replacement for Midnight on what was to be a short-lived tour in the US.[2] The biggest show of the tour was at the end of the year in Los Angeles at the Concrete Foundations Forum along with Ozzy Osbourne, Soundgarden and Alice in Chains.[7][15]

In 1994, Jon Drenning moved to Phoenix, Arizona, and formed the band Crush with Lords, Jakhotia and singer Billy Martinez. In 1995, the band released one self-titled album under that name on Paradigm Records.[16] Crush broke up and reformed a year later as Erotic Liquid Culture with the former Crimson Glory touring vocalist David Van Landing. As with Crush, the group recorded and released one self-titled album for Quadra Records in 1996 before calling it a day. Jon eventually returned to Florida and reformed Crimson Glory in 1999.[17]

Astronomica (1999–2000) edit

In late 1996, Drenning and Lords wanted to reform Crimson Glory. They contacted Midnight but he was not interested nor he was not in the right physical condition to record an album up to the band's standards. So they contacted the singer Wade Black (from the band Lucian Blaque) and Savatage drummer Steve Wacholz. (Although he is pictured in the album and credited as the drummer, he did not record or tour with the band). Ben Jackson joined later, after his band Parish broke up.< This incarnation of the group released Astronomica in 1999 after a big delay because the master tapes were stolen and they had to record the album again.[14] Astronomica sold more than 30,000 copies in Europe in their first few weeks of the release. Following the release they did a few warm-up shows in Florida and toured the Netherlands, Germany, France with Vanden Plas, Belgium and Greece with Kamelot and Evergrey.[8] Troubles began during the tour and after returning to the US the band once again went their separate ways.[7]

Reunion and second hiatus (2005–2009) edit

In March 2005, the band announced a reunion with the original line-up. The songwriting process of their fifth album, Metatron, Lucifer and the Divine Chaos (later shortened to Divine Chaos[18]), began. In April 2006, the band confirmed that Midnight would sing on the new album, re-record the vocals for Astronomica and tour with them.[19] On May 1, the band confirmed for the Rockwave Festival in Greece.[20] A few days later it was announced that Black Lotus Records closed its doors and all bands were released of their contracts.[21]

After the show in Greece in July, there were plans to tour Europe.[22] In September, Drenning, Burnell, Lords and Jesse Rojas performed as guest musicians with Ben Jackson Group at Kamelot concert.[23][24][25]

On January 22, 2007, Midnight was arrested and charged with driving under the influence with blood-alcohol level .20 or higher.[26] Four days later, the band parted ways with Midnight, saying it would be difficult to work with him "as his current state of mind and his present physical condition would impede plans we have in place for future appearances, releases and recordings". Wade Black, who had recently left Leatherwolf, joined the band again.[27] They played two shows in Florida with Vicious Rumors and in the Bay Area Rock Fest.[28] After that they quietly went on indefinite hiatus.[29]

Death of Midnight, Todd LaTorre, and break-up (2009–2013) edit

On July 8, 2009, in hospital with family, friends and bandmates by his side, former singer Midnight died at 3:30 am.[30] Although the press initially stated total kidney and liver failure, the real cause of death was a stomach aneurysm.[31] In memory of their fallen friend and bandmate, Midnight, the band played a tribute show, headlining 2009's ProgPower in Atlanta, Georgia.[32] The show featured many special guest vocalists, including Lance King from Pyramaze, Nils K. Rue from Pagan's Mind, Chris Salinas from Zero Hour, Ronny Monroe from Metal Church, Andy Franck from Brainstorm, Sean Peck from Cage, Danilo Herbert from Mindflow, Joakim Brodén from Sabaton, Michael Eriksen from Circus Maximus, Rob Rock, Mark Boals from Royal Hunt, Clay Barton from Suspyre, Kelly Sundown from Beyond Twilight and their former vocalist, David Van Landing.[33] A few weeks prior to the show, Jon Oliva's Pain guitarist, Matt LaPorte, introduced Todd La Torre to the band and he was added as a guest vocalist at ProgPower X.[34]

In May 2010, the band formally announced Todd La Torre as their new singer.[35] La Torre made his first public appearance as a full-time member of Crimson Glory at the Pathfinder Metal Fest in Marietta, Georgia on October 30, 2010.[36] A drummer for 24 years in various hard rock and heavy metal bands in the Tampa Bay area, he was never seeking out being the frontman of a band, "it just happened".[37] In May 2012, La Torre joined four members of Queensrÿche as singer for two shows under the name Rising West. La Torre has since joined Queensrÿche as a full-time member.

In 2011, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their first album, the band toured Europe, playing in Netherlands, at the Keep It True XIV and Bang Your Head!!! festivals in Germany, Switzerland, Karmøygeddon festival in Norway and Belgium.[38]

The band were said to be working on a new album and had released a raw demo entitled "Garden Of Shadows".[39] However, in 2013, it was announced that vocalist Todd La Torre parted ways with Crimson Glory. He revealed that the band had been suffering a long period of inactivity,[40] and explained: "We had wonderful momentum and we were working within an important window of time within which the new record should have been recorded and released to have the most impact given the bands resurgence. Unfortunately, the record never materialized despite my best efforts, [and] I haven't been contacted to write with Crimson Glory for over six months."

Return with Travis Wills (2023–present) edit

On December 22, 2023, the band announced they had returned with new vocalist Travis Wills and new guitarist Mark "Borgy" Borgmeyer. They also released a new single, "Triskaideka", and will be releasing a second new single, "Indelible Ashes", in the near future. Finally, the band announced several live shows to take place in October 2024 in Europe.[41] Crimson Glory also plans on releasing a new album around the fall of 2025.[42]

Side projects edit

In March 2001, Wade Black and Ben Jackson launched a project called Sector 9 with the drummer Jesse "Martillio" Rojas and bass guitarist Chris Baylor.[43] In July 2001, Ben Jackson left the band to concentrate on his solo career.[44] Jesse Martillo and Chris Baylor also left.[45] Baylor joined Ben Jackson Group and they released an album in 2001.[46] Wade Black went on to front Seven Witches in 2000, Leash Law in 2004 and Leatherwolf in 2006.[47]

Meanwhile, Midnight was scheduled to work with the guitarist Luca Turilli from Rhapsody.[48] He later started to work on a demo tape called Songs from the Attic. He asked his fans via Blabbermouth if they would be willing to buy MP3s instead of a CD.[49] The demo was delayed two times, once because of a post-9/11 power outage.[50] The title was later changed to M and was finally released as an EP on November 30.[51][52] While working on the EP Midnight had joined forces with former Atheist guitarist Rand Burkey. They started composing material for an album, under the projected title of Cookooflower. A demo from Cookooflower was going to be included on the EP.[51] He later dropped Cookooflower project and the inclusion of the two songs with Burkey after failing to agree in the contract.[50][53] Burkey uploaded one song to MP3.com for promotional purposes.[50]

In March 2002, Ben Jackson performed two shows at Keegan's Clubhouse Lounge in Sarasota where he played all the songs from his first solo album, Here I Come. Burnell, Lords and Black assisted to the show, while Midnight refused to go. By the same time Midnight's website was taken down by webmaster and partner because of Midnight's lack of involvement in his musical career.[54] A month later his website was re-established under a new domain.[55]

In June, Wade Black left Seven Witches due to "personal and business-related matters within the band". He started a new band with ex-Nocturnus members Mike Davis and Emo Mowery called Tiwanaku. He also resurrected his old band Lucian Blaque.[56] Wade appeared as a guest musician on Rick Renstrom's solo album.[57]

Ben Jackson Group performed at the 2002 Diamond Awards Show at Club Diamonds in Bradenton, Florida.[58]

On July 28, 2003, Ben Jackson posted on his website that he wanted Crimson Glory to reunite with the original line-up, that the band has been waiting for a sign from Midnight.[59] Later, Midnight sang guest vocals on Ben Jackson's second solo album, All Over You.[60]

Jackson and Midnight performed an acoustic set in July 2004.[61] Both were later invited to the ProgPower V Festival to a meet and greet and not to perform.[62] Ben was later invited to perform a song with Kamelot.[63] In December, Midnight signed with Black Lotus Records to release his first solo album, Sakada.[64]

In 2012, Jeff Lords formed the band Dark Matter with vocalist Paul Beach, guitarist Terry Schambers, and drummer Jesse Rojas. So far, this band has released one full-length album, Terminal Endeavor (2012), and one EP, Enchipher (2016); the latter features Todd La Torre singing guest vocals on four tracks.[65]

Members edit

Current members
  • Jeff Lords – bass guitar (1983–1992, 1999–2000, 2005–2013, 2023–present)
  • Ben Jackson – rhythm guitar (1983–1989, 1999–2000, 2005–2013, 2023–present)
  • Dana Burnell – drums (1983–1989, 2005–2013, 2023–present)
  • Travis Wills – lead vocals (2023–present)
  • Mark "Borgy" Borgmeyer – lead guitar (2023–present)
Former members
Former touring musicians
  • John Zahner – keyboards (1989, 2011–2012)
  • David Van Landing – lead vocals (1991; died 2015)
  • Jesse "Martillo" Rojas – drums, percussion and vocals (2000)

Timeline edit

Discography edit

 
"Lady of Winter" (1988)
"Lady of Winter" (Transcendence), demonstrating Crimson Glory's fast tempo, and aggressive musicianship featured in early releases
"Love and Dreams" (1991)
The third album marked a stylistic departure from the progressive metal.
"War of the Worlds" (1999)
"War of the Worlds" (Astronomica), featuring Wade Black on vocals
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Albums
Singles
  • "Dream Dancer" (1986)
  • "Lady of Winter" (1988)
  • "Lonely" (1988)
  • "Promise Land" (1991 Atlantic promotional CD)
  • "The Chant" (b/w "Love and Dreams") (1991)
  • "Song for Angels" (b/w "Far Away") (1991)
  • "Triskaideka" (2023)
  • "Indelible Ashes" (2024)
Compilations
  • In Dark Places... 1986–2000 (2010)
EPs
  • War of the Worlds (2000)
Released demos
  • "Garden of Shadows" (2012)

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External links edit

  • Official website
  • Tribute to Midnight


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This article is about the American heavy metal band For the Vitis cultivar known as crimson glory see Vitis Ornamental Grape For the Vitis species also known as crimson glory see Vitis coignetiae Crimson Glory is an American heavy metal band that was formed in 1983 in Sarasota Florida USA It started in 1979 under the name Pierced Arrow then Beowulf before settling on Crimson Glory The classic line up consisted of the vocalist Midnight guitarists Jon Drenning and Ben Jackson bass guitarist Jeff Lords and drummer Dana Burnell With that line up the band rose to international fame in the mid 1980s and was considered one of the pioneers of the American progressive metal movement along with Queensryche Dream Theater Fates Warning and Watchtower During its career the band released four studio albums and one EP Crimson GloryCrimson Glory performing in 2011Background informationAlso known asPierced Arrow 1979 1982 Beowulf 1982 1983 OriginSarasota Florida U S GenresHeavy metal 1 progressive metal 2 power metal 3 Years active1983 1991 1999 2000 2005 2013 2023 presentLabelsRoadrunner MCA Atlantic SpitfireMembersJeff LordsBen JacksonDana BurnellMark BorgmeyerTravis WillisPast membersMidnightJon DrenningRavi JakhotiaWade BlackSteve WacholzJesse RojasTodd La TorreWebsiteofficialcrimsonglory wbr com Contents 1 Biography 1 1 Background and formation 1979 1983 1 2 Crimson Glory 1983 1987 1 3 Transcendence 1988 1989 1 4 Strange and Beautiful 1990 1992 1 5 Astronomica 1999 2000 1 6 Reunion and second hiatus 2005 2009 1 7 Death of Midnight Todd LaTorre and break up 2009 2013 1 8 Return with Travis Wills 2023 present 2 Side projects 3 Members 3 1 Timeline 4 Discography 5 References 6 External linksBiography editBackground and formation 1979 1983 edit Crimson Glory was formed in Sarasota Florida in 1979 under the name Pierced Arrow Pierced Arrow s line up consisted of Tony Wise on vocals Bernardo Hernandez and Ben Jackson on guitars Glen Barnhardt on bass later replaced by Jeff Lords and Dana Burnell on drums Hernandez and Lords were replaced by Chris Campbell and John Colemorgan respectively in late 1981 and in early 1982 the band changed its name to Beowulf In 1983 the band changed bassists guitarists and vocals Lords rejoined Chris Campbell was replaced by Jon Drenning and Tony Wise by Mark Ormes 4 Later Mark Ormes left and while searching for a singer the group found an old school mate of Jeff Lords John Patrick McDonald later known as Midnight singing on the beach 5 They later changed their name to Crimson Glory after a rose hybrid 6 Wise later surfaced in the band Tyger Tyger and also released a solo album Germania before his death from diabetes in 2012 Crimson Glory 1983 1987 edit They rehearsed for four years before recording their self titled debut album produced by Dan Johnson on Par Records in 1986 4 7 This was later re issued after signing on with their new label Roadrunner Records then called Roadracer Records Tight dual lead harmonies and soaring vocals feature prominently on this release They later toured Europe in support of Celtic Frost and Anthrax They played at the 1987 Hammersmith Odeon 4 In an era of sound and lookalike metal bands Crimson Glory s goal was to be immediately identifiable from the others so they wore full face metallic silver masks They used them on stage as well as for all photo shoots and public appearances 8 Vocalist Midnight was the exception to this as his mask left his mouth uncovered Transcendence 1988 1989 edit Their next release Transcendence was released under Roadrunner Records in Europe and MCA Records in the United States It contained the song Lonely which was their first hit single and music video 7 Transcendence was a landmark in the genre often cited as one of the greatest progressive metal albums of all time best metal albums of the decade and an influence by many bands like Cage Triosphere and Rhapsody of Fire 9 10 The album garnered them much praise and attention both at home and abroad They were on the cover of Kerrang magazine in May 1989 They later toured North America Europe and Japan with the bands Metallica Ozzy Osbourne Queensryche U D O Doro Anthrax Their biggest show was in the Metal Hammer Festival in Dortmund Germany in front of 20 000 fans in the spring 1990 7 While on tour in support of their self titled debut album they discovered how hot the masks would be on stage To keep the mystique they cut them down into a partial Phantom of the Opera style for the Transcendence tour While touring behind Transcendence they performed in front of 5 000 spectators at the Manatee Civic Center in their hometown of Bradenton Florida on September 2 1989 This concert was simulcast across America on Z Rock Radio There were plans to release this show on DVD 11 In addition the band performed In Dark Places at the 1989 Tampa Bay Music Awards and walked away with three awards that night Most Outstanding Male Vocalist Midnight Most Outstanding Local Release Transcendence and Most Outstanding Metal Band beating fellow Florida band Savatage for this one When the tour ended drummer Dana Burnell and guitarist Ben Jackson left the group Ben Jackson later formed the band Parish which released an album titled Envision in 1995 12 Strange and Beautiful 1990 1992 edit Burnell was replaced by Ravi Jakhotia in 1991 13 who brought a decidedly more tribal feel to the band The material they wrote for the next album was more hard rock oriented and based more upon drum grooves as opposed to guitar riffs on which their first two albums were largely based Also Midnight became more involved in the composition of the album 14 It signified a bold and definite shift away from the metal sound upon which the band had built their reputation It was at this time the band continued on as a four piece The revamped group was signed to Atlantic Records and released their third album entitled Strange and Beautiful Prior to the start of the tour vocalist Midnight departed as well and retired from the music business for a decade 7 Guitarist Jon Drenning recruited vocalist David Van Landing as a replacement for Midnight on what was to be a short lived tour in the US 2 The biggest show of the tour was at the end of the year in Los Angeles at the Concrete Foundations Forum along with Ozzy Osbourne Soundgarden and Alice in Chains 7 15 In 1994 Jon Drenning moved to Phoenix Arizona and formed the band Crush with Lords Jakhotia and singer Billy Martinez In 1995 the band released one self titled album under that name on Paradigm Records 16 Crush broke up and reformed a year later as Erotic Liquid Culture with the former Crimson Glory touring vocalist David Van Landing As with Crush the group recorded and released one self titled album for Quadra Records in 1996 before calling it a day Jon eventually returned to Florida and reformed Crimson Glory in 1999 17 Astronomica 1999 2000 edit In late 1996 Drenning and Lords wanted to reform Crimson Glory They contacted Midnight but he was not interested nor he was not in the right physical condition to record an album up to the band s standards So they contacted the singer Wade Black from the band Lucian Blaque and Savatage drummer Steve Wacholz Although he is pictured in the album and credited as the drummer he did not record or tour with the band Ben Jackson joined later after his band Parish broke up lt This incarnation of the group released Astronomica in 1999 after a big delay because the master tapes were stolen and they had to record the album again 14 Astronomica sold more than 30 000 copies in Europe in their first few weeks of the release Following the release they did a few warm up shows in Florida and toured the Netherlands Germany France with Vanden Plas Belgium and Greece with Kamelot and Evergrey 8 Troubles began during the tour and after returning to the US the band once again went their separate ways 7 Reunion and second hiatus 2005 2009 edit In March 2005 the band announced a reunion with the original line up The songwriting process of their fifth album Metatron Lucifer and the Divine Chaos later shortened to Divine Chaos 18 began In April 2006 the band confirmed that Midnight would sing on the new album re record the vocals for Astronomica and tour with them 19 On May 1 the band confirmed for the Rockwave Festival in Greece 20 A few days later it was announced that Black Lotus Records closed its doors and all bands were released of their contracts 21 After the show in Greece in July there were plans to tour Europe 22 In September Drenning Burnell Lords and Jesse Rojas performed as guest musicians with Ben Jackson Group at Kamelot concert 23 24 25 On January 22 2007 Midnight was arrested and charged with driving under the influence with blood alcohol level 20 or higher 26 Four days later the band parted ways with Midnight saying it would be difficult to work with him as his current state of mind and his present physical condition would impede plans we have in place for future appearances releases and recordings Wade Black who had recently left Leatherwolf joined the band again 27 They played two shows in Florida with Vicious Rumors and in the Bay Area Rock Fest 28 After that they quietly went on indefinite hiatus 29 Death of Midnight Todd LaTorre and break up 2009 2013 edit On July 8 2009 in hospital with family friends and bandmates by his side former singer Midnight died at 3 30 am 30 Although the press initially stated total kidney and liver failure the real cause of death was a stomach aneurysm 31 In memory of their fallen friend and bandmate Midnight the band played a tribute show headlining 2009 s ProgPower in Atlanta Georgia 32 The show featured many special guest vocalists including Lance King from Pyramaze Nils K Rue from Pagan s Mind Chris Salinas from Zero Hour Ronny Monroe from Metal Church Andy Franck from Brainstorm Sean Peck from Cage Danilo Herbert from Mindflow Joakim Broden from Sabaton Michael Eriksen from Circus Maximus Rob Rock Mark Boals from Royal Hunt Clay Barton from Suspyre Kelly Sundown from Beyond Twilight and their former vocalist David Van Landing 33 A few weeks prior to the show Jon Oliva s Pain guitarist Matt LaPorte introduced Todd La Torre to the band and he was added as a guest vocalist at ProgPower X 34 In May 2010 the band formally announced Todd La Torre as their new singer 35 La Torre made his first public appearance as a full time member of Crimson Glory at the Pathfinder Metal Fest in Marietta Georgia on October 30 2010 36 A drummer for 24 years in various hard rock and heavy metal bands in the Tampa Bay area he was never seeking out being the frontman of a band it just happened 37 In May 2012 La Torre joined four members of Queensryche as singer for two shows under the name Rising West La Torre has since joined Queensryche as a full time member In 2011 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their first album the band toured Europe playing in Netherlands at the Keep It True XIV and Bang Your Head festivals in Germany Switzerland Karmoygeddon festival in Norway and Belgium 38 The band were said to be working on a new album and had released a raw demo entitled Garden Of Shadows 39 However in 2013 it was announced that vocalist Todd La Torre parted ways with Crimson Glory He revealed that the band had been suffering a long period of inactivity 40 and explained We had wonderful momentum and we were working within an important window of time within which the new record should have been recorded and released to have the most impact given the bands resurgence Unfortunately the record never materialized despite my best efforts and I haven t been contacted to write with Crimson Glory for over six months Return with Travis Wills 2023 present edit On December 22 2023 the band announced they had returned with new vocalist Travis Wills and new guitarist Mark Borgy Borgmeyer They also released a new single Triskaideka and will be releasing a second new single Indelible Ashes in the near future Finally the band announced several live shows to take place in October 2024 in Europe 41 Crimson Glory also plans on releasing a new album around the fall of 2025 42 Side projects editIn March 2001 Wade Black and Ben Jackson launched a project called Sector 9 with the drummer Jesse Martillio Rojas and bass guitarist Chris Baylor 43 In July 2001 Ben Jackson left the band to concentrate on his solo career 44 Jesse Martillo and Chris Baylor also left 45 Baylor joined Ben Jackson Group and they released an album in 2001 46 Wade Black went on to front Seven Witches in 2000 Leash Law in 2004 and Leatherwolf in 2006 47 Meanwhile Midnight was scheduled to work with the guitarist Luca Turilli from Rhapsody 48 He later started to work on a demo tape called Songs from the Attic He asked his fans via Blabbermouth if they would be willing to buy MP3s instead of a CD 49 The demo was delayed two times once because of a post 9 11 power outage 50 The title was later changed to M and was finally released as an EP on November 30 51 52 While working on the EP Midnight had joined forces with former Atheist guitarist Rand Burkey They started composing material for an album under the projected title of Cookooflower A demo from Cookooflower was going to be included on the EP 51 He later dropped Cookooflower project and the inclusion of the two songs with Burkey after failing to agree in the contract 50 53 Burkey uploaded one song to MP3 com for promotional purposes 50 In March 2002 Ben Jackson performed two shows at Keegan s Clubhouse Lounge in Sarasota where he played all the songs from his first solo album Here I Come Burnell Lords and Black assisted to the show while Midnight refused to go By the same time Midnight s website was taken down by webmaster and partner because of Midnight s lack of involvement in his musical career 54 A month later his website was re established under a new domain 55 In June Wade Black left Seven Witches due to personal and business related matters within the band He started a new band with ex Nocturnus members Mike Davis and Emo Mowery called Tiwanaku He also resurrected his old band Lucian Blaque 56 Wade appeared as a guest musician on Rick Renstrom s solo album 57 Ben Jackson Group performed at the 2002 Diamond Awards Show at Club Diamonds in Bradenton Florida 58 On July 28 2003 Ben Jackson posted on his website that he wanted Crimson Glory to reunite with the original line up that the band has been waiting for a sign from Midnight 59 Later Midnight sang guest vocals on Ben Jackson s second solo album All Over You 60 Jackson and Midnight performed an acoustic set in July 2004 61 Both were later invited to the ProgPower V Festival to a meet and greet and not to perform 62 Ben was later invited to perform a song with Kamelot 63 In December Midnight signed with Black Lotus Records to release his first solo album Sakada 64 In 2012 Jeff Lords formed the band Dark Matter with vocalist Paul Beach guitarist Terry Schambers and drummer Jesse Rojas So far this band has released one full length album Terminal Endeavor 2012 and one EP Enchipher 2016 the latter features Todd La Torre singing guest vocals on four tracks 65 Members editCurrent members Jeff Lords bass guitar 1983 1992 1999 2000 2005 2013 2023 present Ben Jackson rhythm guitar 1983 1989 1999 2000 2005 2013 2023 present Dana Burnell drums 1983 1989 2005 2013 2023 present Travis Wills lead vocals 2023 present Mark Borgy Borgmeyer lead guitar 2023 present Former members Jon Drenning lead guitar 1983 1992 1999 2000 2005 2013 Midnight lead vocals 1983 1991 2005 2007 died 2009 Ravi Jakhotia drums 1989 1991 Wade Black lead vocals 1999 2000 2007 2010 Steve Doc Wacholz drums 1999 Todd La Torre lead vocals 2010 2013 Former touring musicians John Zahner keyboards 1989 2011 2012 David Van Landing lead vocals 1991 died 2015 Jesse Martillo Rojas drums percussion and vocals 2000 Timeline editDiscography edit nbsp Lady of Winter 1988 source source Lady of Winter Transcendence demonstrating Crimson Glory s fast tempo and aggressive musicianship featured in early releases Love and Dreams 1991 source source The third album marked a stylistic departure from the progressive metal War of the Worlds 1999 source source War of the Worlds Astronomica featuring Wade Black on vocals Problems playing these files See media help Albums Crimson Glory 1986 Transcendence 1988 Strange and Beautiful 1991 Astronomica 1999 Singles Dream Dancer 1986 Lady of Winter 1988 Lonely 1988 Promise Land 1991 Atlantic promotional CD The Chant b w Love and Dreams 1991 Song for Angels b w Far Away 1991 Triskaideka 2023 Indelible Ashes 2024 Compilations In Dark Places 1986 2000 2010 EPs War of the Worlds 2000 Released demos Garden of Shadows 2012 References edit Larkin Colin ed 1992 The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music Vol 1 Guinness Pub p 586 ISBN 978 0 85112 939 6 via Google Bppks a b Bush John Crimson Glory AllMusic Wagner Jeff 2010 Mean Deviation Four Decades of 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Europe In October Blabbermouth Roadrunner Records September 5 2006 Archived from the original on February 1 2013 CRIMSON GLORY Guitarist Comments On ROCKWAVE FESTIVAL Appearance Blabbermouth Roadrunner Records July 16 2006 Archived from the original on February 1 2013 CRIMSON GLORY Members To Perform Mini Set At KAMELOT s Tampa Show Blabbermouth Roadrunner Records September 6 2006 Archived from the original on September 11 2012 CRIMSON GLORY More Members Confirmed For KAMELOT Gig In Florida Blabbermouth Roadrunner Records September 14 2006 Archived from the original on March 28 2007 Retrieved January 1 2012 CRIMSON GLORY Members Perform At KAMELOT Concert Setlist Revealed Blabbermouth Roadrunner Records September 19 2006 Archived from the original on September 8 2012 CRIMSON GLORY Singer Arrested In Florida Mug Shot Available Blabbermouth Roadrunner Records January 25 2007 Archived from the original on March 9 2009 Retrieved January 1 2012 Vocalist WADE BLACK Quits LEATHERWOLF Blabbermouth Roadrunner Records November 7 2006 Archived from the original on September 8 2012 CRIMSON GLORY Parts Ways With Vocalist MIDNIGHT Ex Singer WADE BLACK Steps In Blabbermouth Roadrunner Records January 26 2007 Archived from the original on February 10 2009 Retrieved January 24 2008 CRIMSON GLORY VICIOUS RUMORS Florida Dates Announced Blabbermouth Roadrunner Records January 31 2007 Archived from the original on February 2 2013 CRIMSON GLORY To Co Headline BAY AREA ROCK FEST MOB RULES And BALANCE OF POWER Added To Lineup Blabbermouth Roadrunner Records February 16 2007 Archived from the original on June 6 2011 Retrieved January 1 2012 CRIMSON GLORY Bassist We Are On Hiatus Due To Several Contributing Factors Blabbermouth Roadrunner Records February 8 2008 Archived from the original on February 10 2008 Retrieved January 1 2012 crimsonglory Archived from the original on September 16 2016 Former CRIMSON GLORY Singer MIDNIGHT Dead At 47 Blabbermouth Roadrunner Records July 8 2009 Jon Drenning I think it s important that the world know the truth Midnight did not die from liver and kidney failure August 2 2009 Archived from the original on January 3 2012 CRIMSON GLORY To Headline PROGPOWER USA 10th Anniversary Blabbermouth Roadrunner Records July 15 2009 Archived from the original on February 2 2013 CRIMSON GLORY Announces Guest Singers For PROGPOWER USA X Blabbermouth Roadrunner Records July 24 2009 Archived from the original on July 30 2009 Retrieved January 1 2012 CRIMSON GLORY More Guest Singers Announced For PROGPOWER USA X Performance Blabbermouth Roadrunner Records August 18 2009 Archived from the original on February 2 2013 TODD LATORRE To Join CRIMSON GLORY For PROGPOWER USA Tribute Show Blabbermouth Roadrunner Records September 3 2009 Archived from the original on September 10 2012 CRIMSON GLORY Announces New Lead Vocalist Blabbermouth Roadrunner Records May 13 2010 Archived from the original on February 1 2013 Pathfinder MetalFest Weekend Nov 5th amp 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GLORY Bravewords Archived from the original on March 14 2013 Retrieved November 29 2015 CRIMSON GLORY Announces Return With New Singer And Guitarist Blabbermouth net December 22 2023 Retrieved December 22 2023 New CRIMSON GLORY Singer On Upcoming Album There s A Lot Of Hat Tipping To MIDNIGHT Blabbermouth net March 31 2024 Retrieved March 31 2024 Former CRIMSON GLORY vocalist Wade Black will be joining forces with CRIMSON GLORY guitarist Ben Jackson Blabbermouth Roadrunner Records March 20 2001 Archived from the original on January 28 2004 Retrieved January 1 2012 Former CRIMSON GLORY guitarist Ben Jackson has officially left SECTOR 9 Blabbermouth Roadrunner Records July 19 2001 Archived from the original on September 7 2004 Retrieved January 1 2012 Following last week s announcement that ex CRIMSON GLORY guitarist Ben Jackson was leaving Blabbermouth Roadrunner Records July 23 2001 Archived from the original on January 28 2004 Retrieved January 1 2012 Ben Jackson Group Crimson Glory 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