CHRYSALÏD – Breaking The Chains (2024)

CHRYSALÏD, the trad heavy metal powerhouse from Northern England, was founded in 1999 by the talented Emmanuel Thorsen. Their music is a passionate blend inspired by NWOHBM, power / progressive metal and a pinch of thrash. If you love a “straight to the point” attitude, that’s exactly what you’ll get from Chrysalïd. Their sound perfectly captures the energy, passion, joy and chill of their metal roots.
CHRYSALÏD will release the new album “Breaking The Chains” next October, and the record features some impressive guests like Tim “Ripper” Owens, Zak Stevens (Savatage), Fabio Lione (Rhapsody of Fire), Henning Basse (Metalium) providing the lead vocals. Many other musicians from the genre are involved as well.
This album is more than just a collection of songs; it’s a powerful message to the world about never giving up, always fighting for your dreams and standing tall no matter how many times you fall. And using a melodic-punch arsenal of riffs to it.

For fans of Judas Priest, Savatage, Helloween, Iron Maiden and Angra, “Breaking The Chains” is a must-listen. Chrysalïd ignite your spirit and fuel your passion for metal.
This new album is an honest and passionate act of love to heavy metal music. With every aspect of the creation process like writing, recording, rehearsing and live performance they are improving continuously, setting this second album as a testament to their dedication to their craft.

And production is second to none – clear, crisp – the drums sound like a classic heavy metal record should. And it’s pretty amazing how the many guest musicians flawlessly integrated with Chrysalïd core members. The entire album feels cohesive, powerful – true metal from the heart.
Highly Recommended

1 Overture
ft. Zak Stevens, Fabrichio Rocha

2 Eternal Flame
ft. Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens

3 Far Beyond The Sun
ft. Henning Basse

4 Into The Night
ft. Lisa Skinner, Andre Tulipano, Fabio Alessandrini, Cristiano Lopes

5 The King
ft. Craig Carns, Simon Robertshaw, Jase Tyler

6 Breaking The Chains
ft. Zak Stevens, Fabrichio Rocha , Kayo John

7 Blackstar
ft. Nick Kariotis, Jase Tyler

8 War Of Illusions
ft. Fabio Lione, German Madonado, Emirhan Yler, Jase Tyler

9 Another Day
ft. Jase Tyler

10 My Way Home
ft. Fabio Lione, Fabrichio Rocha

11 Under The Thumb
ft. Eugene Simone, Jase Tyler

12 The End Of Chapter II
ft. Zak Stevens, Ariel Perchuk

Bonus Track:
13 Sleepless Nights (King Diamond cover)
ft. Paul Skinner, Guilherme Peixoto

Emannuel Thorsen – Vocals
Mark Harrison – Drums
Ben Hurst – Guitars
Connor Lynn – Guitars
Wolf De iuliis – Bass

Special Guests Credits:​
Voices:
Zak Stevens – Overture/breaking The Chains/the End Of Chapter II
Tim Ripper Owens – Eternal Flame
Fabio Lione – My Way Home/war Of Illusions
Henning Basse – Far Beyond The Sun
Craig Cairns – The King
Lisa Skinner – Another Day
Andre Tulipano – Another Day
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Drums:
Fabio Alessandrini – Into The Night
Kayo John – Breaking The Chains
Paul Skinner – Sleepless Nights
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Guitars:
Fabricio Rocha – Overture/breaking The Chains/my Way Home
Eugene Simone – Under The Thumb (Solo Guitars)
Cristiano Lopes – Into The Night (Solo Guitars)
Nick Kariotis – Blackstar (Intro Solo, Rhythm Guitars And Final Solo)
German Maldonado – War Of Illusions (Rhythm And Lead Guitars)
Emirhan Yeler – War Of Illusions (Choruses Guitar Solos)
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Bass:
Simon Robertshaw – The King
Guilherme Peixoto – Sleepless Nights
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Keyboards:
Jase Tyler – Blackstar/another Day/war Of Illusions/the King
Ariel Perchuk – The End Of Chapter II

Pre order:
www.amazon.co.uk/Breaking-Chains-Chrysalide/dp/B0DCC7V529