Psychoprism
Formed: 2012
From:
NY,
United States
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Psychoprism News
Below is our complete Psychoprism news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
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2016 Metal Newcomers Explored, Pt. II
The capitulation of each year is that glorious time when we pour over hundreds (and sometimes thousands) of titles trying feverishly to rank them into either a Top 5, Top 10, Top 20, Top 50, Top 100 or Top 1000 lists (we did our own, which you can read about here). One of my favorite list to compile is the new, unknown or newly formed groups in order to very year we make a point of searching out new, unknown, and freshly formed groups because its pretty rare (though not impossible) that they top the album lists. However, the search for new bands to perpetuate the scene is something I take great pride in doing because every Blind Guardian or Amon Amarth or Dream Theater started somewhere.
For all the pain that 2016 seemed to inflict on people all over the world, in music it seems like despite the evolving and changing music industry a plethora of new bands try to stake a claim on the world. Technology and the internet contribute greatly, as bands can record, produce and release albums themselves and those creations far exceed the quality of the demo tape trading that went on in my youth. Crowdfunding aids in relinquishing the need for record company control, which allows for more bands to take a shot at becoming the next big thing. The problem is - that shot is more like 1 million to 1, instead of 10,000 to 1 years ago.
To give you a glimpse into some of those newer acts which came out in 2016 that you may have missed or overlooked, MetalUnderground.com will be covering individual band nominations for the Best Newcomer category. Here are five bands who I nominated for in the Newcomer category. Hopefully, you will find something you like. More...
Psychoprism Issues Music Video For "Creation"
New York power metal act Psychoprism released a new music video for the song "Creation." The song is the title track of the debut full length release, which was issued back on July 22nd via Pure Steel Records.
On "Creation," Psychoprism presents a true mix of heavy metal. From fast power metal songs ('Chronos') to powerful ballads ('Friendly Fire'), the material contains everything a headbanger would want. The guitars shred like in the late '80s and the music captures the essence of Crimson Glory, Lordbane and early Queensryche.
Check out "Creation" here:
Psychoprism Signs With Pure Steel Records
New York power metal act Psychoprism, featuring ex-Cypher Seer/ex-Gothic Knights drummer Kevin Myers, has signed on with the U.S. division of Pure Steel Records. The band will issue the debut full length album "Creation" soon.
The label commented: “We had Psychoprism on our radar for a longer time. The band plays very exciting sophisticated U.S. Metal. We are very proud having signed this great U.S. newcomer at Pure Steel Records."
The band followed with: "Psychoprism is very proud and honored to be signed with Pure Steel Records. We know Pure Steel is a quality record company with so many amazing bands. The solid brotherhood is what makes our collaboration that much more incredible. Releasing our first full length album 'Creation' through Pure Steel is very exciting. The possibilities are endless!”
The band issued an EP "Bloodlines" in 2014. More information on "Creation" is expected soon. More...