Power metal scholars Judicator are set to release their highly anticipated new album, Concord, on March 28, but fans won’t have to wait until then to hear a fresh track. BraveWords unleashes the exclusive premiere of the brand-new visualizer video for “Johannah’s Song”—giving listeners an early glimpse into the band’s latest epic.
“This song is just lovely. It depicts a young woman with a great family, a great life in general, but however good things may be at home, a call to adventure still burns within her. There’s a tension between the desire to stay where it’s comfortable and the need to go out and wrestle with the world,” writes Judicator singer John Yelland.
Taken from Concord, “Johannah’s Song” captures the album’s defining themes of self-discovery and personal struggle, blending Judicator’s trademark soaring melodies, intimate storytelling, and powerful musicianship. The accompanying visualizer, filmed by Kade Baker, features a lonesome woman in a highly stylized alleyway, wreathed in fog and vibrant colors.
With Concord, Judicator has crafted one of their most ambitious and introspective works to date. The album dives deep into the complexities of the American experience, weaving historical and personal narratives into a grand, high-energy power metal epic. Fans of Blind Guardian, Iron Savior, and Rage will find much to love in Judicator’s latest offering.
Concord will be released worldwide on March 28, just one week prior to the band’s debut performance in Europe, at Epic Fest. “I can’t think of a more special way to celebrate our new album,” says guitarist Chad Anderson. “Performing in Europe has been a personal goal of ours since we first became musicians. We think that Epic Fest embodies the future of metal festivals, and we’re thrilled to be a part of it.”
Produced by Carlos Alvarez and Yelland, Anderson, Lofgreen, and clocking in at over 50 minutes, the 8-track Concord is Judicator’s first full-length album since 2022’s The Majesty Of Decay.
Judicator is one of modern power metal’s most dynamic, up-and-coming bands. Since their formation in 2012, the band has become well known for their intricate character studies about historical figures like Napoleon Bonaparte and Frederick the Great, as well as personal explorations of life and loss. Their new album Concord explores ideas and themes centered on the American West.
Concord is an epic exploration of American identity, blending historical events, folklore, and themes of cultural disconnection. With powerful storytelling that navigates both awe and tragedy of the American West, the album confronts the complexities of survival, power, and loss, offering a deeply resonant and thought-provoking journey through the nation’s fractured heritage.
Preorder on Bandcamp. Pre-save on Spotify.
Tracklisting:
“Call Us Out Of Slumber”
“Sawtooth”
“Johannah’s Song”
“A Miracle Of Life”
“Weeping Willow”
“Imperial”
“Hold Your Smile”
“Concord”
“Blood Meridian”
“Concord”:
“A Miracle Of Life:
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“This song is just lovely. It depicts a young woman with a great family, a great life in general, but however good things may be at home, a call to adventure still burns within her. There’s a tension between the desire to stay where it’s comfortable and the need to go out and wrestle with the world,” writes Judicator singer John Yelland.
Taken from Concord, “Johannah’s Song” captures the album’s defining themes of self-discovery and personal struggle, blending Judicator’s trademark soaring melodies, intimate storytelling, and powerful musicianship. The accompanying visualizer, filmed by Kade Baker, features a lonesome woman in a highly stylized alleyway, wreathed in fog and vibrant colors.
With Concord, Judicator has crafted one of their most ambitious and introspective works to date. The album dives deep into the complexities of the American experience, weaving historical and personal narratives into a grand, high-energy power metal epic. Fans of Blind Guardian, Iron Savior, and Rage will find much to love in Judicator’s latest offering.
Concord will be released worldwide on March 28, just one week prior to the band’s debut performance in Europe, at Epic Fest. “I can’t think of a more special way to celebrate our new album,” says guitarist Chad Anderson. “Performing in Europe has been a personal goal of ours since we first became musicians. We think that Epic Fest embodies the future of metal festivals, and we’re thrilled to be a part of it.”
Produced by Carlos Alvarez and Yelland, Anderson, Lofgreen, and clocking in at over 50 minutes, the 8-track Concord is Judicator’s first full-length album since 2022’s The Majesty Of Decay.
Judicator is one of modern power metal’s most dynamic, up-and-coming bands. Since their formation in 2012, the band has become well known for their intricate character studies about historical figures like Napoleon Bonaparte and Frederick the Great, as well as personal explorations of life and loss. Their new album Concord explores ideas and themes centered on the American West.
Concord is an epic exploration of American identity, blending historical events, folklore, and themes of cultural disconnection. With powerful storytelling that navigates both awe and tragedy of the American West, the album confronts the complexities of survival, power, and loss, offering a deeply resonant and thought-provoking journey through the nation’s fractured heritage.
Preorder on Bandcamp. Pre-save on Spotify.
Tracklisting:
“Call Us Out Of Slumber”
“Sawtooth”
“Johannah’s Song”
“A Miracle Of Life”
“Weeping Willow”
“Imperial”
“Hold Your Smile”
“Concord”
“Blood Meridian”
“Concord”:
“A Miracle Of Life:
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