One of heavy metal’s most beloved names is back. Crimson Glory have announced Chasing The Hydra, their first new studio album in 26 years, set for worldwide release on April 17th across all digital platforms, CD, and vinyl, via Bravewords Records.
The record marks a major milestone for a band whose legacy in progressive and power metal has never faded — even across three decades of silence. Founding members Ben, Jeff, and Dana return as the core of the band, joined by two key new additions announced in 2023: vocalist Travis Wills and guitarist Mark Borgmeyer. After a year of heavy touring, the pieces are finally in place — and the result is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated metal releases of 2026.
The band has made no attempt to downplay the weight of the moment. In a statement, Crimson Glory said, “We are extremely excited and honored for the release of a new Crimson Glory album. The fans have waited a long time and deserve a great album, and that’s just what we’re going to give them. Travis’s voice was the last ingredient needed to make this possible. We can’t wait for the world to hear it!”
It’s a sentiment that will resonate hard with anyone who’s spent years wondering if this moment would ever come.
No Remorse Records will handle vinyl releases and distribution, with a range of limited-edition releases that will move fast. All versions are pressed on 180gr heavyweight vinyl and include a lyric insert. Check out the pre-orders here.
The Special Liquid-Filled Vinyl and Hydra’s Breath Vinyl are each limited to just 100 hand-numbered copies. The Yellow/Black Splatter and Half Orange/Half Red variants are capped at 200 copies each, with standard Black Vinyl rounding out the lineup.
For the collectors determined to go all-in, No Remorse Records will offer an exclusive Deluxe Box Set, limited and hand-numbered to 100 copies only. It includes a gold-colored vinyl exclusive to the set, a cassette tape, the CD version, and a full band-autographed photo — the kind of package that justifies every inch of shelf space.
