With a spirit that fearlessly transcends musical boundaries, CHANGELING, the brainchild of virtuoso Tom Fountainhead, is proud to announce its signing with Season of Mist. This alliance marks the dawn of a transformative chapter, promising to reshape the musical landscape with an avant-garde fusion of genres.
An illustrious career that includes collaborations with titans such as Obscura, Defeated Sanity, and Amogh Symphony, Tom Fountainhead’s mastery in composition, production, and innovative fretless guitar work has earned him the reputation of a “modern-day guitar legend.” CHANGELING, Fountainhead’s newest incarnation, epitomizes his relentless pursuit of musical innovation.
Set to enthrall audiences with a 60-minute concept album, CHANGELING‘s debut stands as a complete exploration of artistic and technical prowess. Infused with progressive metal, death metal, jazz/fusion, and world music, and enriched with intricate orchestrations by a 50-piece ensemble of guests, the album is a multifaceted sonic experience, to be experienced not only in traditional formats, but also being the first extreme metal album to make full use of the spatial audio format Dolby Atmos.
“I’m extremely excited to be working with Season Of Mist for the release of Changeling” Fountainhead states. “The culmination of 4 years of work and the talents of over 50 musicians coming together in a new project that marks the absolute peak of my work in extreme metal so far. ”
As CHANGELING begins this audacious journey with Season of Mist, music enthusiasts worldwide are invited to witness the beginning of a new era. Follow CHANGELING & Fountainhead for updates and prepare to experience a symphony of technical ingenuity and artistic exploration.