Colorado power metal storytellers Siege Perilous have released the brand new lyric video for “Child of Prophecy”, a pivotal early chapter from their recently released full length concept album “Becoming the Dragon”.
“Child of Prophecy” marks the moment destiny first awakens within the album’s protagonist, a young hero burdened by a prophecy he neither trusts nor understands. Musically, the track blends Iron Maiden inspired melodies, galloping riffs, and the band’s signature cinematic flair, setting the emotional foundation for the journey ahead.
The release continues the strong momentum built through earlier singles and media features, including premieres for “As the Dragon Falls” (ft. Fabio Lione), “Becoming the Dragon”, and “Echoes of Home” (ft. Kristin Starkey), as well as the band’s Kickstarter launch.
“Child of Prophecy” has one of the most unusual histories on the album. It was the first track ever written for “Becoming the Dragon” and helped inspire the overarching story, yet during pre production, something felt off.
The band had already completed drum tracking, and re recording would have derailed the entire budget. Enter guitarist Ryan Flanagan, who re arranged the entire song in just a day or two, keeping the original drums intact. The result is a tighter, more powerful version of the track, one that the band is deeply proud to share.
A ten part power metal epic of destiny, transformation, and myth. “Becoming the Dragon” is a cinematic journey following the “Child of Prophecy”, a young hero who first embraces, then rejects, and ultimately must confront his destiny. The story moves from mystery to tragedy to triumph, with each track reflecting a different emotional and musical landscape.
“Creating a massive, sweeping power metal epic has been a dream since before we even formed this band. Getting to sing alongside Fabio Lione, one of the voices that got me into metal, is an indescribable blessing, and having Kristin Starkey rip a power ballad with us is beyond anything we imagined. This album represents our collective experience, skill, hopes, and dreams as musicians, and we are thrilled for people to hear it finally,” adds vocalist Shaughnessy McDaniel.
Forged in the fires of fantasy and history, Siege Perilous is a Colorado based power metal band dedicated to crafting epic, cinematic, story driven music. The band was founded by Shaughnessy McDaniel (vocals), Scott Hancock (guitar), and Mark Girard (drums) after years of camaraderie in the same LARP community. Inspired by Unleash the Archers’ 2021 Denver performance, they set out to create their own mythic soundscape. They soon recruited Eric Fischer (bass) of the Celtic folk band The Stubby Shillelaghs and, in 2024, welcomed Ryan Flanagan to complete the lineup.
Their influences include Manowar, Battle Beast, Iron Maiden, Hammerfall, Sabaton, Blind Guardian, Rhapsody, Helloween, and Avantasia.
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“Becoming the Dragon” (released March 27th) is available via Crunchtronic Records on all digital platforms, along with physical CD and Vinyl, plus merch at the following links:
CD + Vinyl (Limited Edition 12″ Vinyl in Draconic Red) – https://siegemetal.bandcamp.com/album/becoming-the-dragon
