The Krimson Kult front cover artwork by Joseph Schmalke

A Sound of Thunder is proud to announce the Kickstarter campaign for our seventh original studio album, entitled The Krimson Kult. Production of the album is dependent on the all-or-nothing crowdfunding campaign which runs from April 28th through May 28th. If the campaign is successful we will record the album in June with a tentative release date in October. 

The Krimson Kult is available for pre-order (exclusively via Kickstarter) in the following formats:

• CD digipak
• Glow-in-the-dark splatter vinyl
• Cassette 
• Digital download

Kevin '131' Gutierrez (Raven, While Heaven Wept) will return to produce, engineer, and mix the album.

Cover artist Joseph Schmalke (The Electric Black, Cherry Blackbird) is creating an original piece of art for each song on the album, to be presented alongside the lyrics, creating an audio-visual album experience. 

In addition to The Krimson Kult album, we are also creating a new non-album single based on Valiant Entertainment's SHADOWMAN comic book series. Horror author and Shadowman series writer Cullen Bunn is collaborating with the band on lyrics for the song.

Kickstarter backers will also have access to a brand new A Sound of Thunder exclusive variant cover edition of the Shadowman #1 comic book from Valiant Entertainment. The cover by artist Paul Pelletier (Incredible Hulk, Batgirl) features Shadowman and the members of A Sound of Thunder in an homage to the cover of Iron Maiden's classic album The Number of the Beast.

Shadowman #1 A Sound of Thunder Exclusive Variant Comics
Modern Variant (500 Copies) - Virgin Art Variant (50 Copies) - Classic Variant (50 Copies)

More information, including video messages from the band, clips of the album demos, and more merchandise options are available on the Kickstarter campaign page. 


CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN
 

We have released our acoustic cover of the Black Sabbath song “Too Late” as a streaming single. The song was originally written and recorded by the Ronnie James Dio-fronted lineup of Black Sabbath for the Dehumanizer album, released in 1992. A Sound of Thunder’s version of “Too Late” is available on all major music streaming services worldwide from April 2nd. 

Listeners will hear a drastically different version of “Too Late” in our version. We chose to strip the song down to its most basic elements in order to emphasize Ronnie James Dio’s lyrics. The lone vocal track and single acoustic guitar accompaniment are meant to reinforce the sense of isolation and despair inherent in the original composition. 

 

You can find “Too Late” on their favorite streaming service at the following link:

https://asoundofthunder.hearnow.com/

 

"Too Late" high quality download available FREE here: 

https://asoundofthunderband.com/single/33836/too-late

"Too Late" is available on physical media on the 2CD edition of Parallel Eternity:

https://www.asoundofthunderband.com/parallel-eternity

The new album has arrived! We're celebrating our 10th anniversary with Parallel Eternity which is both an album and a book chronicling the first ten years of A Sound of Thunder!

We collaborated with composer Brad Charles to create the most epic version of A Sound of Thunder yet: fully orchestrated and over the top! The centerpiece of the album is the 13+ minute "Explorer", a song so epic it spans seasons and crosses continents! The album also features new orchestral versions of fan favorite tracks with new vocal arrangements and new guitar solos.

To fully celebrate 10 years of Thunder you'll want the 2CD edition which features 12 additional tracks not found on the vinyl or digital albums! These include two brand new songs plus crazy alternate versions of fan favorites in various styles from Celtic to dubstep...no, we're not kidding! 

The Parallel Eternity deluxe book is a 72-page history of the first decade of ASoT, featuring tons of photos, artwork, full album lyrics, band commentary and more. Imagine an album booklet, tour book, and biography all rolled into one! 

Parallel Eternity is due out on December 18th worldwide, but physical copies are shipping now from our webstore with free autograph options!

 

Limited 2CD Digipak (Buy It)

Disc 1

1. A Sound of Thunder

2. Explorer

3. Walls

4. The Buried Truth

5. Discovery

6. Time's Arrow

7. Queen of Hell

8. Udoroth

9. Can't Go Back

10. Els Segadors (The Reapers)

11. Phantom Flight

Disc 2

1. Elijah

2. Too Late (Acoustic)(Black Sabbath cover)

3. La Presó del Rei de França

4. Phantom Flight (Classical)

5. Els Segadors (Classical)

6. A Sound of Thunder (Classical Instrumental)

7. Can't Go Back (Shadowave)

8. Udoroth (That One Club From That Movie Blade Where the Sprinklers Spray Blood)

9. Kill That Bitch (Thunder-Wubz)

10. Discovery (Mystical)

11. I'll Walk With You (Ethereal)

12. Reign of the Hawklords (Ancient World)

 

Limited 2 x 12" Clear 3-Color Splatter Vinyl (Buy It)

(Limited edition of 350 copies)

1. A Sound of Thunder 

2. Explorer 

3. Walls 

4. The Buried Truth 

5. Discovery 

6. Time's Arrow 

7. Queen of Hell 

8. Udoroth 

9. Can't Go Back 

10. Els Segadors (The Reapers) 

11. Phantom Flight

 

Digital Album (Buy It)

1. A Sound of Thunder 

2. Explorer 

3. Walls 

4. The Buried Truth 

5. Discovery 

6. Time's Arrow 

7. Queen of Hell 

8. Udoroth 

9. Elijah

10. Can't Go Back 

11. Els Segadors (The Reapers) 

12. Phantom Flight 

 

Parallel Eternity album and book bundles are now available in our official store! New items like embroidered baseball hats, enamel pins and face masks have been added too. Check them all out HERE. 

 

Vinyl + 2CD + Deluxe Book + Enamel Pin Bundle:

Splatter Vinyl + Slipmat (free with all vinyl orders)

Parallel Eternity 2CD:

Enamel Pin:

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Nina, Josh and special guest Jesse Keen discuss Yngwie Malmsteen's latest unleashing of the fury, Metallica's new vinyl club, Avatar's Kickstarter success, and the Moonsorrow/Finntroll Nazi connection. This week's album review is Carnivore by Body Count (featuring Ice T). 

Reference Links: 

• Yngwie Malmsteen Gets Angry in Monterrey, Mexico 
• Will Carroll of Death Angel's Funny Yngwie Malmsteen Story 
• Metallica Vinyl Club 
• GHOST Introduces PAPA EMERITUS IV At Final Concert Of 'Prequelle' Album Cycle 
• Avatar Made a Movie 
• Legend of Avatar Country: A Metal Odyssey 
• Moonsorrow’s Troublesome Relationship with White Supremacy 
• Body Count - Bum Rush (Official Video) 
• Black Sabbath w/ Ice T - Illusion of Power 
• Listen to Carnivore by Body Count

 

 

Nina and Josh discuss K.K. Downing's new version of Judas Priest, Ozzy's tour cancellation, the upcoming Ronnie James Dio documentary, and former Anthrax singer Dan Nelson beating up two old men! This week's album reviews are Ordinary Man by Ozzy Osbourne and III by Demons & Wizards!

Reference Links:

• Ex-Judas Priest Guitarist K.K. Downing Forms Band With Other Former Priest Members 
• OZZY OSBOURNE Cancels 2020 North American 'No More Tours 2' Dates 
• Official RONNIE JAMES DIO Documentary Coming From BMG 
• Dio in 1961 - "An Angel Is Missing" 
• Former ANTHRAX Singer DAN NELSON Pleads Guilty To Attacking Two Older Men 
• Demons & Wizards Announce First Album in 15 Years 
• SONS OF LIBERTY: Jon Schaffer of Iced Earth interviewed by Alex Jones 
• Jon Schaffer Interview with Metal Blast

 

Nina and Josh discuss the life and crimes of Motley Crue singer Vince Neil; the 50th anniversary of Black Sabbath's debut album; Amy Lee, Axl Rose and other rockers going political on social media; and more! This week's album review is Legal at Last by Anvil! 

Reference Links:

• Rockers Celebrate Black Sabbath’s 50th Anniversary 
• Black Sabbath’s Debut: 5 Things We Learned About Its Creation and Cover Art 
• Amy Lee: I Will Never Bow Down to a Dictator 
• Axl Rose: Make the White House Great Again 
• Last in Line Bassist Blasts Democrats: "They Are Truly Becoming Today's Nazi Party." 
• Sean Reinert’s Organ Donation Refusal 
• Rage Against the Machine Announces Plan to Combat Online Ticket Scalping 
• Watch Vince Neil Slur His Way Through Video Message to Superfan 
• Hire Vince Neil with Cameo 
• Candlemass - Porcelain Skull official lyric video 
• Hallas - Conundrum 
• Seven Spires - Emerald Seas 
• Psychotic Waltz - Inside out Void 
• Anvil's 'Legal at Last' Cover Art Is Highly Amusing 
• Anvil - Legal at Last official music video

 

Nina and Josh discuss Dee Snider's Superbowl call-out,the heat between Max Cavalera and Sepultura, Dave Mustaine's health, Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris' side project British Lion, Heilung telling Nazi punks to f#$% off, and more! This week's album review is The Serpent Rings by Magnum! 

 

Ronnie James Dio and Malcolm Young return from the grave! Nina and Josh discuss rockers' legacies living on after death, a tragic start to 2020 for drummers, Kat Von D's upcoming metal album, power metal band Tanagra's international trademark dispute, and more! This episode's album review is Oresteia by Lotus Thief. 

Reference links: 

• Sean Reinert dies 
• Dio hologram tour 
• New Falconer on the way
• Tanagra
• Nagra Audio 
  Wyrd Leather and Mead
• Bud Lite Super Bowl Music Fest 
• Kat Von D to release album 
• Kat Von D’s “Vanish” 
• Ozzy has Parkinsons 
• Alcatrazz 
• The Marbles (w. Graham Bonnet) - "Only One Woman" 
• New AC/DC album coming 
• Lotus Thief

Leave a comment, or e-mail us with questions or comments at asothunderstuff@gmail.com!

Nina and Josh discuss Neil Peart, Judas Priest's Rock Hall snub, Sir Elton John playing with Ozzy Osbourne, and Queensryche joining the KISS Kruise. Album reviews include  Master Sword - The Final Door, and Haunt - Mind Freeze. 

 

Reference Links 

• Master Sword: https://masterswordband.bandcamp.com/ 
• Haunt: https://hauntthenation.bandcamp.com/album/mind-freeze 
• Saxon w/ Elton John: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3letEs34_58 
• Bob Daisely Autobiography: https://bobdaisley.com/shop/for-facts-sake 
• Lemmy Recounts Ritchie Blackmore Prank: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wocT87So80 
• Shadow Frost Festival: https://shadowwoodsproductions.com/shadow-frost-music-arts-fest/
• Blue Oyster Cult - New Live Album: 
• http://bravewords.com/news/blue-oyster-cult-set-january-release-for-hard-rock-live-cleveland-2014-cult-classic-reissued-remastered-audio-and-video-clips-streaming 
• Helloween - Juggernaut (Frank Marino Cover): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZp1CmyR2Kk 
• Frank Marino - Juggernaut: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efq1RVm6cjw 
• Frank Marino Tour Dates: https://mahoganyrush.com/appearances.htm 

Leave a comment, or e-mail us with questions or comments at asothunderstuff@gmail.com!

The Kickstarter campaign for our 10th anniversary orchestral album PARALLEL ETERNITY came to a successful conclusion on November 25th!  The campaign ultimately exceeded the $40,000 fundraising goal, finishing with a whopping $55,656 raised by exactly 666 backers! 

All campaign stretch goals were unlocked, which allows us to add several additional songs to the album, give Kickstarter backers an exclusive free bonus EP and flexi vinyl record, and return to Catalonia for a tour in 2020!

Thank you to everyone who backed the campaign. If you missed out and simply can't live without the exclusive Kickstarter goodies that you missed, contact us directly and we'll arrange direct payment for you via Paypal. Otherwise, stay tuned for regular pre-orders to become available in early 2020!