Power metal band Helion Prime has announced a new power metal project featuring current and past members of Helion Prime that explores the lore of Wizards of the Coast's popular trading card game Magic the Gathering, and it's called Planeswalkers, based on the powerful beings of the game's multiverse.
"I am very excited about this new project," lead guitarist Jason Ashcraft said in a statement posted on the band's Facebook page. "I absolutely love Sozos's voice and I knew when the decision was made for him to split ways with Helion Prime that it wouldn't be the end of us working together. He's become a close friend of mine and someone I enjoy collaborating with. I'm also thrilled that I can use this project to move away from my science and sci-fi based material that I do with Helion Prime and Dire Peril. This will be mostly a studio project and that's perfect for us. It's completely free of pressure and expectations and meant to be a fun rewarding experience."
Former vocalist Michael Sozos adds: "I'm thrilled to find my collaboration with Jason resuming under Planeswalker. After Helion Prime, It was only a matter of time before we started a project such as this one. Despite the 10 hour time difference, working with Jason was the smoothest musical collaboration I ever had. I'm excited to write again, now drawing inspiration from a new source. We are excited to delve deeper into the rich lore of the MTG universe and write some awesome tunes!"
It's awesome to see a power metal band is working on an MTG-inspired project; it shows the game's diverse player base. I'm a fan of metal music so I'm looking forward to hear what they create in this project. Maybe Netflix can use some of their tracks in their upcoming animated adaptation of MTG.
Planeswalkers is set to release a single later this year, and the album and select shows in 2021.
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