American power metallers Judicator have announced their highly anticipated new studio album “Concord”, due to release on March 28th, 2025.
“Concord” marks the band’s 7th full-length album, and was funded by a wildly successful Kickstarter campaign.
Judicator have also shared their triumphant new single, the eponymous “Concord”, along with a music video. “Concord” is as relentless as it is poignant. The song calls out to a world at odds with itself, ready to embrace its own collapse with hopes that something better might rise from the ashes.
“We wanted to capture the tension between despair and hope — how beauty and devastation coexist, and how we, as individuals and groups, are tasked with choosing which force to nurture”, says vocalist John Yelland. “The lyrics embody that struggle”.
Watch the official video for “Concord” below.
Judicator will release “Concord” one week prior to the band’s debut performance in Europe, at Epic Fest in Roskilde, Denmark. This special, 60-minute performance will serve as a celebration of the album’s release, and will also close out the festival.
“I can’t think of a more special way to celebrate our new album”, says guitarist Chad Anderson. “Performing in Europe has been a personal goal of ours since we first became musicians. We think that Epic Fest embodies the future of metal festivals, and we’re thrilled to be a part of it”.
Judicator is one of modern power metal’s most dynamic, up-and-coming bands. Since their formation in 2012, the band has become well known for their intricate character studies about historical figures like Napoleon Bonaparte and Frederick the Great, as well as personal explorations of life and loss. Their new studio album “Concord” explores ideas and themes centered around the American West.
“Concord” is an epic exploration of American identity, blending historical events, folklore, and themes of cultural disconnection. With powerful storytelling that navigates both awe and tragedy of the American West, the album confronts the complexities of survival, power, and loss, offering a deeply resonant and thought-provoking journey through the nation’s fractured heritage.
Over seven albums now, Judicator have continually expanded their musical horizons. Their album “The Last Emperor” featured a guest appearance by Blind Guardian’s Hansi Kürsch, and in 2024, they had the surreal opportunity to open for Blind Guardian in Salt Lake City on their God Machine North American tour. From their humble beginnings to global recognition, Judicator continually demonstrates why they are indisputably one of power metal’s most innovative acts.
Pre-order “Concord” on Bandcamp and order new merch here.
Tracklist:
1. Call Us Out of Slumber (6:44)
2. Sawtooth (4:58)
3. Johannah’s Song (5:17)
4. A Miracle of Life (5:19)
5. Weeping Willow (4:22)
6. Imperial (5:14)
7. Hold Your Smile (6:30)
8. Concord (5:02)
9. Blood Meridian (8:14)
