NEWS: Prog Metal Legends TRANSCENDENCE Sign to Cosmic Fire Records; Release New Single “Take Control”

Cosmic Fire Records is proud to announce the signing of legendary US prog metal band Transcendence and they are back after 22 years with a new single called “Take Control”.

Vocalist Brian comments on the new single:
“‘Take Control’ was the first song we recorded after joining Transcendence. Already being a big fan of their previously released materials, I had a really good idea of what they wanted vocally, even though Greg (original vocalist) and I sound nothing alike. Kirk and I spent about 3 hours with Bart at Fort Worth Sound hammering out the details”.

Brian adds about the collaboration with Cosmic Fire Records:
“Transcendence is thrilled to partner with Cosmic Fire Records! Finally, a label that understands the needs of a band while also working together towards a common goal. Their approach is very different and refreshing. Not only are they musicians, web designers, and artists themselves, but they also have a fine-tuned understanding of the markets they serve”.

Cosmic Fire Records A&R managers says:
“We are honored to have Transcendence on our roster! We have been fans of the band since their debut was released back in the day! This great prog metal band has been inactive for many years, but now they are back with some amazing new material. Prepare to be mesmerized by their incredible new songs”!

Transcendence was formed in the late ‘90s in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area by Kirk Wood (Bass), Jeff Ford (Guitar), Greg Drew (Vocals), John Von Rosenberg (Drums), and John Howser (Keyboards).

“The Meridian Project” was released in 2001 and quickly sprang to #1 on MP3.com for both the album and the song “Alpha Omega”. John Von Roseneberg left the group immediately after “The Meridian Project” release and was very capably replaced by Derrek Edwards.

During that time they also released a three track EP titled “3 Stones” (2003).
Transcendence spent the next 14 years opening for the likes of Dream Theater, Geoff Tate, and countless other national acts in their home town.

After the band started working on their new studio work, vocalist Greg Drew left the band. The remaining members looked for a replacement for Greg until they asked Travis Wills (Crimson Glory), but due to his other commitments they could not work together.

After that they asked singer Brian Dixon (Resonance Theory, X Opus) to take over the vocal duties. Ironically, Brian was already big fan of the band and knew their prior material. It was a perfect fit!

More details about the upcoming new studio album, track listing, cover artwork and pre-orders will be revealed in the coming weeks.

Transcendence are:

Brian Dixon – Vocals, vocal harmonies | Jeff Ford – Guitars | Kirk Wood – Bass, vocal harmonies | John Howser – Keys, piano | Derrek Edwards – Drums

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