Crimson Glory
{{Short description|American heavy metal band}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Crimson Glory
| image = Crimson-Glory-2011-05-02-n01.jpg
| caption = Crimson Glory performing in 2011
| image_upright = 1.2
| alias = Pierced Arrow (1979–1982), Beowulf (1982–1983)
| origin = Sarasota, Florida, U.S.
| genre = {{flatlist|
- Heavy metal{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=22YmAQAAIAAJ |title=The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music |editor=Larkin, Colin |date=1992 |publisher=Guinness Pub. |isbn=978-0-85112-939-6 |volume=1 |page=586 |via=Google Bppks}}
- progressive metal{{cite web |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/crimson-glory-mn0000112204/biography |title=Crimson Glory |last=Bush |first=John |website=AllMusic}}
- power metal{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=8ZwZcZ2X5ToC&pg=PA207 |title=Mean Deviation: Four Decades of Progressive Heavy Metal |last=Wagner |first=Jeff |date=2010 |publisher=Bazillion Points Books |isbn=978-0-97961-633-4 |page=207 |via=Google Books}}
}}
| years_active = {{flatlist|
- 1979–1991
- 1999–2000
- 2005–2013
- 2023–present}}
| label = {{flatlist|
| associated_acts = {{flatlist|
- Parish
- Crush
- Erotic Liquid Culture
- Sector 9
- Ben Jackson Group
- Dark Matter
- Avenging Benji}}
| website = {{URL|officialcrimsonglory.com}}
| current_members = Jeff Lords
Ben Jackson
Dana Burnell
Mark Borgmeyer
Travis Willis
| past_members = Midnight
Jon Drenning
Ravi Jakhotia
Wade Black
Steve Wacholz
Jesse Rojas
Todd La Torre
}}
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 lineup, 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.
Biography
=Background and formation (1979-1983)=
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.{{cite book |author=Garry Sharpe-Young |publisher=Jawbone Press |date=March 28, 2007 |title=Metal: The Definitive Guide |isbn=978-1906002015 }} 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.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=123330 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130201075708/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=123330 |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 1, 2013 |title=Memorial Service For Former CRIMSON GLORY Singer Announced; Bandmembers Pay Tribute |date=July 9, 2009 |access-date=December 29, 2011 |publisher=Roadrunner Records |work=Blabbermouth}} They later changed their name to Crimson Glory after a rose hybrid.{{cite news |title=Sarasota's Crimson Glory transcends once again |author=Abby Weingarten |work=Herald-Tribune}}
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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)=
They rehearsed for four years before recording their self-titled debut album, produced by Dan Johnson, on Par Records in 1986.{{cite web |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040125024234/http://www.crimson-glory.com/files/history.htm |archive-date=January 25, 2004 |url=http://www.crimson-glory.com/files/history.htm |access-date=December 28, 2011 |title=Band history | publisher=Crimson Glory}} 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.
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.{{cite web|url=http://www.metal-rules.com/zine/content/view/253/40/ |title=Jon Drenning of Crimson Glory Interviewed y EvilG |date=October 15, 1999 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111026111727/http://www.metal-rules.com/zine/content/view/253/40/ |archive-date=October 26, 2011 |url-status=dead }} Vocalist Midnight was the exception to this, as his mask left his mouth uncovered.
=''Transcendence'' (1988–1989)=
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.
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.{{cite web |url=http://allmusic.com/album/transcendence-r4802/review |title=Transcendence - Crimson Glory |first=Eduardo |last=Rivadavia |access-date=December 28, 2011 |website=AllMusic |publisher=Rovi Corporation}}
- {{cite journal |author=Fabian De La Torre |date=August 2007 |title=El nuevo U.S. Metal Cage |trans-title=The New US Metal. Cage |journal=Metalica Fanzine |issue=53 |pages=32–34 |language=es}}{{cite web|url=http://www.rhapsodyoffire.com/alex-staropoli.html |title=Alex Staropoli |publisher=Rhapsody of Fire |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111126191023/http://www.rhapsodyoffire.com/alex-staropoli.html |archive-date=November 26, 2011 |url-status=dead }}
- {{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=156940 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130201195509/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=156940 |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 1, 2013 |title=CRIMSON GLORY Preparing To Embark On 25th-Anniversary Tour |date=April 18, 2011 |website=Blabbermouth |publisher=Roadrunner Records }} 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.
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.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=45668 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130201132813/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=45668 |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 1, 2013 |title=CRIMSON GLORY Announce Title For Reunion Album |date=December 16, 2005 |access-date=December 28, 2011 }} 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.{{cite web |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031024130537/http://www.crimson-glory.com/files/parish.htm |title=Parish |archive-date=October 24, 2003 |url=http://www.crimson-glory.com/files/parish.htm |publisher=Crimson Glory}}
=''Strange and Beautiful'' (1990–1992)=
Burnell was replaced by Ravi Jakhotia in 1991,{{Cite web|url=https://www.metal-archives.com/artists/Ravi_Jakhotia/47479|title=Ravi Jakhotia |website=Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives|access-date=July 16, 2021}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.www0.org/prog/interviews/crimsonglory.shtml |title=Interview with Jon Dreening |date=October 1999 |last=Vidiadakis |first=John |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030904221535/http://www.www0.org/prog/interviews/crimsonglory.shtml |archive-date=September 4, 2003 |url-status=dead }} 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. 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. 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.{{cite journal |url=http://concreteplanet.com/assets/MetalForcesDec91.pdf |title=Rocky Foundations |journal=Metal Forces |date=December 1991 |issue=67 |page=60}}
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.{{cite web |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031024130505/http://www.crimson-glory.com/files/crush.htm |archive-date=October 24, 2003 |url=http://www.crimson-glory.com/files/crush.htm |title=Crush |publisher=Crimson Glory}} 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.{{cite web |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031024130247/http://www.crimson-glory.com/files/elc.htm |archive-date=October 24, 2003 |url=http://www.crimson-glory.com/files/elc.htm |title=Erotic Liquid Culture |publisher=Crimson Glory}}
- {{cite web |url=http://www.bnrmetal.com/v3/band/band/ELC |title=Erotic Liquid Culture |website=The BNR Metal Pages |access-date=January 1, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120817053118/http://www.bnrmetal.com/v3/band/band/ELC |archive-date=August 17, 2012 |url-status=dead }}
=''Astronomica'' (1999–2000)=
In late 1996, Drenning and Lords wanted to reform Crimson Glory. They contacted Midnight but he was not interested nor was he 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. 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. Troubles began during the tour and after returning to the US the band once again went their separate ways.
=Reunion and second hiatus (2005–2009)=
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{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=45668 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130201132813/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=45668 |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 1, 2013 |website=Blabbermouth |publisher=Roadrunner Records |title=CRIMSON GLORY Announce Title For Reunion Album |date=December 16, 2005 }}), 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.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=51104 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130201204007/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=51104 |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 1, 2013 |website=Blabbermouth |publisher=Roadrunner Records |title=CRIMSON GLORY: Remasters, Upcoming Releases Detailed |date=April 18, 2006 }}
- {{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=51627 |title=CRIMSON GLORY Frontman's New Solo Album: Pre-Order Details Revealed |date=April 29, 2006 |website=Blabbermouth |publisher=Roadrunner Records |access-date=January 1, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070212003950/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=51627 |archive-date=February 12, 2007 |url-status=dead }} On May 1, the band confirmed for the Rockwave Festival in Greece.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=51688 |title=CRIMSON GLORY Confirmed For Greece's ROCKWAVE FESTIVAL |website=Blabbermouth |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=May 1, 2006 |access-date=January 1, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060511211507/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=51688 |archive-date=May 11, 2006 |url-status=dead }} A few days later it was announced that Black Lotus Records closed its doors and all bands were released of their contracts.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=52483 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130202044227/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=52483 |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 2, 2013 |title=CRUACHAN Mainman Says Greek Label BLACK LOTUS Is Closing Its Doors |date=May 19, 2006 |website=Blabbermouth |publisher=Roadrunner Records }}
- {{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=52485 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130201165559/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=52485 |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 1, 2013 |title=BLACK LOTUS RECORDS: New Releases Postponed 'For An Undetermined Amount Of Time' |date=May 19, 2006 |website=Blabbermouth |publisher=Roadrunner Records }}
After the show in Greece in July, there were plans to tour Europe.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=57765 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130201141638/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=57765 |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 1, 2013 |title=CRIMSON GLORY To Tour Europe In October? |website=Blabbermouth |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=September 5, 2006 }}
- {{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=55153 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130201191535/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=55153 |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 1, 2013 |website=Blabbermouth |publisher=Roadrunner Records |title=CRIMSON GLORY Guitarist Comments On ROCKWAVE FESTIVAL Appearance |date=July 16, 2006 }} In September, Drenning, Burnell, Lords and Jesse Rojas performed as guest musicians with Ben Jackson Group at Kamelot concert.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=57821 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120911074508/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=57821 |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 11, 2012 |website=Blabbermouth |publisher=Roadrunner Records |title=CRIMSON GLORY Members To Perform Mini-Set At KAMELOT's Tampa Show |date=September 6, 2006 }}{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=58399 |website=Blabbermouth |publisher=Roadrunner Records |title=CRIMSON GLORY: More Members Confirmed For KAMELOT Gig In Florida |date=September 14, 2006 |access-date=January 1, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070328113722/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=58399 |archive-date=March 28, 2007 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=58705 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120908225021/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=58705 |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 8, 2012 |website=Blabbermouth |publisher=Roadrunner Records |title=CRIMSON GLORY Members Perform At KAMELOT Concert: Setlist Revealed |date=September 19, 2006 }}
On January 22, 2007, Midnight was arrested and charged with driving under the influence with blood-alcohol level .20 or higher.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=65925 |title=CRIMSON GLORY Singer Arrested In Florida; Mug Shot Available |website=Blabbermouth |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=January 25, 2007 |access-date=January 1, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090309101935/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=65925 |archive-date=March 9, 2009 |url-status=dead }} 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.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=61769 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120908092817/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=61769 |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 8, 2012 |title=Vocalist WADE BLACK Quits LEATHERWOLF |date=November 7, 2006 |website=Blabbermouth |publisher=Roadrunner Records }}
- {{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=65986 |title=CRIMSON GLORY Parts Ways With Vocalist MIDNIGHT; Ex-Singer WADE BLACK Steps In |date=January 26, 2007 |website=Blabbermouth |publisher=Roadrunner Records |access-date=January 24, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090210145204/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=65986 |archive-date=February 10, 2009 |url-status=dead }} They played two shows in Florida with Vicious Rumors and in the Bay Area Rock Fest.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=66278 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130202005536/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=66278 |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 2, 2013 |title=CRIMSON GLORY, VICIOUS RUMORS: Florida Dates Announced |website=Blabbermouth |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=January 31, 2007 }}
- {{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=67228 |website=Blabbermouth |publisher=Roadrunner Records |title=CRIMSON GLORY To Co-Headline BAY AREA ROCK FEST; MOB RULES And BALANCE OF POWER Added To Lineup |date=February 16, 2007 |access-date=January 1, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606134729/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=67228 |archive-date=June 6, 2011 |url-status=dead }} After that they quietly went on indefinite hiatus.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=90276 |title=CRIMSON GLORY Bassist: 'We Are On Hiatus Due To Several Contributing Factors' |website=Blabbermouth |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=February 8, 2008 |access-date=January 1, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080210061604/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=90276 |archive-date=February 10, 2008 |url-status=dead }}
- {{cite web|url=http://sites.google.com/site/wwwmetalcommandcom/crimsonglory |title=crimsonglory |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160916143305/https://sites.google.com/site/wwwmetalcommandcom/crimsonglory |archive-date=September 16, 2016 |url-status=dead }}
= Death of Midnight, Todd LaTorre, and break-up (2009–2013) =
On July 8, 2009, in hospital with family, friends and bandmates by his side, former singer Midnight died at 3:30 am.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=123282 |website=Blabbermouth | publisher=Roadrunner Records |title=Former CRIMSON GLORY Singer MIDNIGHT Dead At 47 |date=July 8, 2009}} Although the press initially stated total kidney and liver failure, the real cause of death was a stomach aneurysm.{{cite web |url=http://www.theartofprog.com/?p=275 |title=Jon Drenning: "I think it's important that the world know the truth: Midnight did not die from liver and kidney failure." |date=August 2, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120103070119/http://www.theartofprog.com/?p=275 |archive-date=January 3, 2012 |url-status=dead }} In memory of their fallen friend and bandmate, Midnight, the band played a tribute show, headlining 2009's ProgPower in Atlanta, Georgia.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=123617 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130202150323/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=123617 |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 2, 2013 |website=Blabbermouth |publisher=Roadrunner Records |title=CRIMSON GLORY To Headline PROGPOWER USA 10th Anniversary |date=July 15, 2009 }} 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.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=124141 |website=Blabbermouth |publisher=Roadrunner Records |title=CRIMSON GLORY Announces Guest Singers For PROGPOWER USA X |date=July 24, 2009 |access-date=January 1, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090730025345/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=124141 |archive-date=July 30, 2009 |url-status=dead }}
- {{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=125449 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130202154314/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=125449 |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 2, 2013 |title=CRIMSON GLORY: More Guest Singers Announced For PROGPOWER USA X Performance |date=August 18, 2009 |website=Blabbermouth |publisher=Roadrunner Records }} 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.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=126407 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120910195634/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=126407 |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 10, 2012 |website=Blabbermouth |publisher=Roadrunner Records |title=TODD LATORRE To Join CRIMSON GLORY For PROGPOWER USA Tribute Show |date=September 3, 2009 }}
In May 2010, the band formally announced Todd La Torre as their new singer.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=139966 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130201081945/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=139966 |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 1, 2013 |title=CRIMSON GLORY Announces New Lead Vocalist |date=May 13, 2010 |website=Blabbermouth |publisher=Roadrunner Records }} 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.{{cite web |url=http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/progpower-usa/634770-pathfinder-metalfest-weekend-nov-5th-6th-atlanta.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004212639/http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/progpower-usa/634770-pathfinder-metalfest-weekend-nov-5th-6th-atlanta.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=October 4, 2013 |title=Pathfinder MetalFest Weekend - Nov 5th & 6th - Atlanta! |date=October 23, 2010}} 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".{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=149325 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130201101150/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=149325 |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 1, 2013 |title=CRIMSON GLORY Singer, Guitarist Interviewed On 'Heavy Metal Thunder' (Audio) |date=November 12, 2010 |website=Blabbermouth |publisher=Roadrunner Records }} 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.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=140039 |website=Blabbermouth |publisher=Roadrunner Records |title=CRIMSON GLORY To Headline Germany's KEEP IT TRUE XIV Festival |date=May 14, 2010 |access-date=January 1, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100518053941/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=140039 |archive-date=May 18, 2010 |url-status=dead }}
- {{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=140968 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130201165537/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=140968 |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 1, 2013 |website=Blabbermouth |publisher=Roadrunner Records |title=CRIMSON GLORY, EINHERJER, MOONSORROW Confirmed For Norway's KARMØYGEDDON |date=June 1, 2010 }}
- {{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=150160 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130201163449/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=150160 |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 1, 2013 |website=Blabbermouth |publisher=Roadrunner Records |title=CRIMSON GLORY Announces 2011 Tour Dates |date=November 30, 2010 }}
- {{cite web |website=Metal Traveller |title=Crimson Glory 25 Anniversary Tour concert report |year = 2011 |url = http://www.metaltraveller.com/en/gigs/crimson_glory/essen_2011.html |access-date = May 10, 2011}}
The band were said to be working on a new album and had released a raw demo entitled "Garden Of Shadows".{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=166177 |website=Blabbermouth |publisher=Roadrunner Records |title=CRIMSON GLORY Guitarist: 'I Believe Our Fans Will Be Very Impressed With Our New Material' |date=November 15, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111121020037/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=166177 |archive-date=November 21, 2011 }} 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,{{cite web |url=http://www.bravewords.com/news/198498 |title=QUEENSRŸCHE Vocalist Todd La Torre Resigns From CRIMSON GLORY |website=Bravewords |access-date=November 29, 2015 |archive-date=March 14, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130314051629/http://www.bravewords.com/news/198498 |url-status=dead }} 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) =
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.{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/crimson-glory-announces-return-with-new-singer-and-guitarist|title=CRIMSON GLORY Announces Return With New Singer And Guitarist|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=December 22, 2023|date=December 22, 2023}} Crimson Glory also plans on releasing a new album around the fall of 2025.{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/new-crimson-glory-singer-on-upcoming-album-theres-a-lot-of-hat-tipping-to-midnight|title=New CRIMSON GLORY Singer On Upcoming Album: 'There's A Lot Of Hat Tipping To MIDNIGHT'|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=March 31, 2024|date=March 31, 2024}}
Side projects
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.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=47 |title=Former CRIMSON GLORY vocalist Wade Black will be joining forces with CRIMSON GLORY guitarist Ben Jackson |website=Blabbermouth |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=March 20, 2001 |access-date=January 1, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040128180801/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=47 |archive-date=January 28, 2004 |url-status=dead }} In July 2001, Ben Jackson left the band to concentrate on his solo career.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=171 |title=Former CRIMSON GLORY guitarist Ben Jackson has officially left SECTOR 9 |website=Blabbermouth |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=July 19, 2001 |access-date=January 1, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040907102113/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=171 |archive-date=September 7, 2004 |url-status=dead }} Jesse Martillo and Chris Baylor also left.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=173 |title=Following last week's announcement that ex-CRIMSON GLORY guitarist Ben Jackson was leaving |website=Blabbermouth |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=July 23, 2001 |access-date=January 1, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040128181652/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=173 |archive-date=January 28, 2004 |url-status=dead }} Baylor joined Ben Jackson Group and they released an album in 2001.{{cite web |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031024130006/http://www.crimson-glory.com/files/bjg1.htm |archive-date=October 24, 2003 |url=http://www.crimson-glory.com/files/bjg1.htm |publisher=Crimson Glory |title=Ben Jackson Group}} Wade Black went on to front Seven Witches in 2000, Leash Law in 2004 and Leatherwolf in 2006.{{cite web |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/xiled-to-infinity-and-one-r588460/review |title=Xiled to Infinity and One - Seven Witches |website=AllMusic |publisher=Rovi Corporation |last=O'Neil |first=Brian |access-date=December 28, 2011}}
- {{cite web |url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/p656380 |title=Leash Law |website=AllMusic |publisher=Rovi Corporation |first=Eduardo |last=Rivadavia |access-date=December 28, 2011}}
- {{cite web |url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/leatherwolf-p4737/biography |title=Leatherwolf |first=Eduardo |last=Rivadavia |website=AllMusic |publisher=Rovi Corporation}}
Meanwhile, Midnight was scheduled to work with the guitarist Luca Turilli from Rhapsody.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=61 |title=Former CRIMSON GLORY vocalist Midnight is still slated to work with guitarist Luca Turilli |date=March 29, 2001 |website=Blabbermouth |publisher=Roadrunner Records |access-date=January 1, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040123085949/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=61 |archive-date=January 23, 2004 |url-status=dead }} 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.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=95 |title=Former CRIMSON GLORY vocalist Midnight will be releasing a new MP3-demo |date=April 27, 2001 |website=Blabbermouth |publisher=Roadrunner Records |access-date=January 1, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040128181200/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=95 |archive-date=January 28, 2004 |url-status=dead }}
- {{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=98 |title=Former CRIMSON GLORY vocalist Midnight is asking his fans to let him know via his official web site if they would be willing to purchase a brand new six-song demo disc entitled Songs From The Attic |website=Blabbermouth |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=April 29, 2001 |access-date=January 1, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050525112313/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=98 |archive-date=May 25, 2005 |url-status=dead }} The demo was delayed two times, once because of a post-9/11 power outage.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=238 |title=Former CRIMSON GLORY vocalist Midnight's representatives have slammed ex-ATHEIST guitarist Rand Burkey |website=Blabbermouth |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=November 5, 2001 |access-date=January 1, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051207054929/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=238 |archive-date=December 7, 2005 |url-status=dead }} The title was later changed to M and was finally released as an EP on November 30.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=195 |title=Former CRIMSON GLORY singer Midnight has issued a brand new EP, entitled Songs From The Attic. |website=Blabbermouth |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=August 21, 2001 |access-date=January 1, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051203182701/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=195 |archive-date=December 3, 2005 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=196 |title=Former CRIMSON GLORY vocalist Midnight will issue his debut solo EP, entitled Songs From The Attic, on October 1st |website=Blabbermouth |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=August 22, 2001}}
- {{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=213 |title=Former CRIMSON GLORY frontman Midnight has opted to push back the release of his forthcoming solo release, entitled Songs From The Attic |date=September 27, 2008 |website=Blabbermouth |publisher=Roadrunner Records |access-date=January 1, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030912133541/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=213 |archive-date=September 12, 2003 |url-status=dead }}
- {{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=257 |title=The "official" Midnight EP, entitled M, is now available from the singer's web |website=Blabbermouth |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=November 30, 2001 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040923194338/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=257 |archive-date=September 23, 2004 }} 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. He later dropped Cookooflower project and the inclusion of the two songs with Burkey after failing to agree in the contract.{{cite web|date=October 30, 2001|title=Former CRIMSON GLORY vocalist Midnight has changed the title of his upcoming solo EP from Songs From The Attic to simply M.|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=234|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040120175910/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=234|archive-date=January 20, 2004|access-date=January 1, 2012|website=Blabbermouth|publisher=Roadrunner Records}} Burkey uploaded one song to MP3.com for promotional purposes.
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.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=1654 |title=Former CRIMSON GLORY Guitarist Launches Solo Release With Local Gigs |website=Blabbermouth |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=February 20, 2002 |access-date=January 1, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051202052355/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=1654 |archive-date=December 2, 2005 |url-status=dead }}
- {{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=2426 |title=Continuing Drama In Post-CRIMSON GLORY World |website=Blabbermouth |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=March 29, 2002 |access-date=January 1, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030912140424/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=2426 |archive-date=September 12, 2003 |url-status=dead }} A month later his website was re-established under a new domain.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=3025 |title=Ex-CRIMSON GLORY Frontman Launches New Web Site |website=Blabbermouth |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=April 25, 2002 |access-date=January 1, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030517105909/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=3025 |archive-date=May 17, 2003 |url-status=dead }}
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.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=5317 |title=Ex-CRIMSON GLORY Singer Gets Busy On Several Fronts |website=Blabbermouth |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=August 8, 2002 |access-date=January 1, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040116132731/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=5317 |archive-date=January 16, 2004 |url-status=dead }} Wade appeared as a guest musician on Rick Renstrom's solo album.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=6279 |title=Ex-CRIMSON GLORY/SEVEN WITCHES Singer Records Guest Appearance For RICK RENSTROM Solo Album |website=Blabbermouth |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=September 22, 2002 |access-date=January 1, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040116135926/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=6279 |archive-date=January 16, 2004 |url-status=dead }}
Ben Jackson Group performed at the 2002 Diamond Awards Show at Club Diamonds in Bradenton, Florida.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=8484 |title=Former CRIMSON GLORY Guitarist To Perform At Florida Awards Show |website=Blabbermouth |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=December 26, 2002 |access-date=January 1, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040118134015/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=8484 |archive-date=January 18, 2004 |url-status=dead }}
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.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=13989 |title=CRIMSON GLORY: Original Lineup To Reunite? |website=Blabbermouth |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=July 28, 2003 |access-date=January 1, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040914143028/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=13989 |archive-date=September 14, 2004 |url-status=dead }} Later, Midnight sang guest vocals on Ben Jackson's second solo album, All Over You.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=16586 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130201153621/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=16586 |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 1, 2013 |title=Former CRIMSON GLORY Members Reunite On New BEN JACKSON Solo CD |website=Blabbermouth |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=November 9, 2003 }}
Jackson and Midnight performed an acoustic set in July 2004.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=24492 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130201161944/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=24492 |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 1, 2013 |title=Former CRIMSON GLORY Bandmates Perform Acoustic Set In Florida |website=Blabbermouth |publisher=Roadrunner Records |date=July 7, 2004 }} Both were later invited to the ProgPower V Festival to a meet and greet and not to perform.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=25111 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130201112145/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=25111 |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 1, 2013 |title=CRIMSON GLORY Members To Appear At PROGPOWER V Festival |date=July 26, 2004 |website=Blabbermouth |publisher=Roadrunner Records }} Ben was later invited to perform a song with Kamelot.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=26839 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130202031050/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=26839 |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 2, 2013 |title=Former CRIMSON GLORY Guitarist To Perform With KAMELOT At PROGPOWER V |website=Blabbermouth |publisher=Roadrunner records |date=September 14, 2004 }} In December, Midnight signed with Black Lotus Records to release his first solo album, Sakada.{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=30393 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130201091029/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=30393 |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 1, 2013 |website=Blabbermouth |publisher=Roadrunner Records |title=Former CRIMSON GLORY Singer Signs With BLACK LOTUS RECORDS |date=December 14, 2004 }}
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.{{cite web|url=http://bravewords.com/news/dark-matter-featuring-crimson-glory-founding-member-jeff-lords-release-encipher-album-queensryche-singer-todd-la-torre-guests-on-four-tracks | title=DARK MATTER FEATURING CRIMSON GLORY FOUNDING MEMBER JEFF LORDS RELEASE ENCIPHER ALBUM; QUEENSRŸCHE SINGER TODD LA TORRE GUESTS ON FOUR TRACKS | website=Brave Words | date=December 5, 2016 | access-date=May 28, 2017}}
Members
;Current members
- Jeff Lords – bass (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, backing vocals (2000)
=Timeline=
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Discography
{{Listen
|filename = 01 - Lady_Of_Winter.ogg
|title = "Lady of Winter" (1988)
|description = "Lady of Winter" (Transcendence), demonstrating Crimson Glory's fast tempo, and aggressive musicianship featured in early releases
|filename2 = 03 - Love_And_Dreams.ogg
|title2 = "Love and Dreams" (1991)
|description2 = The third album marked a stylistic departure from the progressive metal.
|filename3 = 02 - War_Of_The_Worlds.ogg
|title3 = "War of the Worlds" (1999)
|description3 = "War of the Worlds" (Astronomica), featuring Wade Black on vocals
}}
;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
{{Reflist}}
External links
- [https://theofficialcrimsonglory.com/ Official website]
- [http://www.allsoulsmidnight.com Tribute to Midnight]
{{Crimson Glory}}
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Category:Heavy metal musical groups from Florida
Category:Musical groups established in 1982
Category:American progressive metal musical groups
Category:1982 establishments in Florida