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Montreal, QC – June 13, 2025
Canada’s MAD PARISH Unleash Animated Odyssey with New Music Video “Hunted” Off New Album “The Dust Of Forever”
Limited Edition Red/Blue Vinyl Now Available + Comic Book
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Montreal’s own progressive heavy metal powerhouse Mad Parish has dropped a thunderous new animated music video for their latest instrumental single “Hunted”, taken from their 2025 album “The Dust of Forever”. The video, now streaming on YouTube, marks a bold visual leap for the band, blending their signature classic metal sound with a dark, cinematic narrative brought to life through animation.
“Hunted” showcases the band’s evolving artistry, pairing soaring guitar riffs and thunderous rhythms with a haunting animated tale of pursuit, survival, and inner reckoning.
The video’s release follows a string of successful singles and continues Mad Parish’s tradition of fusing old-school metal and 70s progressive rock influences with modern storytelling. Known for their electrifying live shows and intricate compositions, the band has carved out a loyal following in the Canadian metal scene and beyond.
Fans can watch the full animated video for “Hunted” on Mad Parish’s official YouTube channel and stream the track on all major platforms.
Watch “Hunted” at https://youtu.be/iHbJNmYoiNY
“The Dust of Forever” is Mad Parish’s most ambitious project to date: a sprawling 21-track concept album that fuses classic metal roots with cinematic storytelling. Released on January 31st, the album is now available in a limited edition collector’s vinyl, offering fans a truly immersive experience both sonically and visually.
The special edition features a striking two-record set—Record 1 in red, Record 2 in blue—with only 100 hand-numbered copies in existence. Each package includes a Mad Parish patch, a 50-page full-color companion comic book titled The Experience Hunter Chronicles, and a metallic art print signed by the band.
“The Dust of Forever” follows the journey of Joe, an immortal protagonist navigating a universe on the brink of collapse. From the haunting “Prophecy” to the climactic “Hail to the Hunter,” the album blends NWOBHM-inspired riffs with progressive rock structures, 70s swagger, and even touches of classical and jazz. It’s a sonic odyssey recommended for fans of Iron Maiden, Rush, and Rainbow.
“The album has interesting origins. A song from our first album was inspired by a comic book. After Bob Eaglesham joined the band, he mused about what would happen if this priest from the comic discovered that he was immortal, and the song “The Dust Of Forever” was written. Once we started writing some more songs, we discussed what kind of album to make next. That is when we came upon the idea of expanding this world we were writing about, and making a concept album,” adds vocalist Josh McConnell.
The collector’s edition is available exclusively through Mad Parish’s Bandcamp page, and supplies are extremely limited.
Watch vocalist Josh McConnell showcase the vinyl on the band’s Instagram reel at https://www.instagram.com/p/DHPEXEgyNjz/
Only 100 numbered copies were printed. Get your copy at https://madparish1.bandcamp.com/album/the-dust-of-forever
Spotify – https://spoti.fi/4jBAs9v
Music Video – An Age To Quell – https://youtu.be/vjNGxXLMXtE
Music Video – Bishop’s Tomb – https://youtu.be/zrpXosWhnuU
Music Video – Loched – https://youtu.be/IHS5qxAp3-s
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Comic Book Credits:
Story – Josh McConnell
Artwork – Niall Skinner
Editing – Rahl Stafford
Design – Maximus Rex
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Track Listing:
1. Prophecy – 1:30
2. Defecther – 4:32
3. Possess The Child – 4:45
4. Outerest In Irisius – 1:34
5. Ouen Formation – 6:35
6. Hunted – 1:51
7. Astra T.R.A.Z (Tower Reformatory Asteroid Zone) – 4:42
8. Transmission #1 Dream On – 1:40
9. Resistius – 6:44
10. Aeternal – 1:44
11. An Age To Quell – 4:05
12. Transmission #2 – Will Of God – 2:04
13. Loched – 3:24
14. Cathedron Wakes – 5:37
15. Book of Rites – 1:06
16. Bishop’s Tomb – 3:32
17. Transmission #3 – Baz Raa Luum – 1:46
18. The Experience Hunter – 5:04
19. Trajectory: Tantus – 2:02
20. The Dust Of Forever – 5:11
21. Hail To The Hunter – 1:01
Album Length: 1:10:40
Album Band Line Up:
Josh McConnell – Lead Vocals, Guitars, Bass (Track 8)
Bob Eaglesham – Guitars, Vocals, Bass (Track 18), Drums (Track 18), Keyboards (All Tracks except 8, 12, 15, 18, 19)
Andre Bisson – Keyboards (All Tracks except 1, 4, 6, 10, 12, 17, 21), Piano (Track 15)
Peter Mika – Keyboards (2nd keyboard solo on Resistius Track 9)
Patrick Latreille – Bass (All Tracks except 8, 18)
Paskal Belanger – Drums (Track 2,3,5,7,9,13,14)
Gopal Devanathan – Drums (Track 11, 16, 20)
Tony Spina – Drums (Track 12)
Jeff Louch – Piano (Track 12)
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“where some bands call the lyrics the story and leave it at that, not Mad Parish. They’ve actually made a full comic book as well to go along with the record” – Decibel Magazine
“We all know the prog metal genre is still overflooded by bands from all parts of the world. I stopped trying to keep updated in the genre many years ago, but sometimes there are bands that impress on me – or at least bring something different to most other bands in the genre. Montreal (Canada) band Mad Parish is a band I’d like to bring to your attention. They have a sound that comes closer to the end of the 80’s and early 90’s, which I like a lot. And the lead vocalist Josh McConnell has a very interesting voice, a bit like an early Ozzy Osbourne. Futhermore, they are not as progressive as your ’average’ prog metal act, and some songs can be described as ’hard rock with hints of prog’ – where others are true prog metal songs… well worth checking out, as this album offers something a little different to many bands.” – Melodic.net
““The Dust of Forever” is filled with material that will grab you right away but your appreciation will continue to grow with each additional spin. As I sit here writing this review and listening to the title track unfold (which btw is the last “song”), I’m already looking forward to hitting that repeat button to start this metal opera again. While I admit there is no one track that stands out, I’m realizing that the whole record stands out and works best when listened to from start to finish. This record may have taken many years to complete but it is worth it. 2025 is starting off with a bang and “The Dust of Forever” is a great way to usher in the new year.” – Wormwood Chronicles
“Progressive with classic riffs and a voice reminiscent of Ozzy. Overall, an interesting record that takes some getting used to ( because of the many interludes, but should not be underestimated. I find 8 out of 10 Hellfire points Canadians are allowed to attach themselves to their album.” – Hellfire Magazin
“For the Mad Parish comic, I must say that this booklet has certainly scored a more than enough score; the story, a fanciful epic with an entertaining mix of sci-fi and religious ingredients is a great pleasure, and the drawings may be somewhat “-easy” modern, but still of such quality, that really makes it worth taking a seat.” – Rock Portaal
“Josh McConnell’s vocals are a ray of hope because the singer exudes a lot of charisma and partly reminds me of a young Ozzy Osbourne… fine compositions such as ‘Ouen Formation’, which does it quite convincingly, to combine the prog page of IRON MAIDEN with GENESIS in the early Collins phase and even give you a good catchy tune.” – PowerMetal.de
“Somewhere between the melodic prog rock a la Asia to Rush, and the spicier NWOBHM of something in the direction of Praying Mantis; that’s how the music of The Dust Of Forever comes across to me. Names such as BOC, Boston or Iron Maiden can also sometimes appear. Mad Parish seems to belong to the NWOTHM movement; or the New Wave Of Traditional Heavy Metal. Very catchy, beautiful pieces with harmonic melody lines… The compositions are absolutely of top level, as are the appropriate and melodic ( often high) vocals and I also really need to mention the guitars. The technical interpretation of the rhythm section may not be as clear as, for example, the aforementioned Rush, but this is also just fine. With so much keyboard available, I had a completely different scene in mind for the title Transmission #2 Will Of God, but no (kerk) organ or gospel; We hear a wonderful jazz-freaky Fripp-like piece of work. This album is well put together and also contains some surprises.” – Rock Portaal
“A traditional and original album at the same time, whose intensive listening and acquisition should be added to the list of your good resolutions for the year 2025.” – Music In Belgium
“These Canadian trad metallers take us deeper into the story of their forthcoming concept album – and comic book – with a song which very much draws from how Black Sabbath recorded ‘Paranoid’, in that it was thrown together as a last-minute album filler but could become one of their defining musical moments’ – Uber Rock
“an ambitious heavy metal album that offers a mix of complex musicality and concept-oriented lyrics.” – MetalUnderground.at
“the album weaves an original story through a tapestry of Heavy Metal, following the journey of Joe, an immortal protagonist caught in a universe-threatening cataclysm, promising to transport listeners to another realm, with layered sounds and textures that reveal new aspects with each listen… Fans can look forward to an immersive album experience… one of the most innovative bands hailing from Montreal.” – The Headbanging Moose
“This one is red hot folks, the new album “Dust of Forever” from Mad Parish arrives today and it’s impressive. Track after track of ‘New Wave of British Heavy Metal’ that melds with progressive rock and in the end you have one kickin’ album man. Catch tracks from Mad Parish & “Dust of Forever” on your Home for the Best New Rock… W-J-O-EEEE” – WJOE – Findlay’s Home for Rock & Roll
“A bit of a ‘catch-all’ album, but this musically rich and eclectic set, which brings Joe ‘s adventures to life and allows you to browse through the beautiful comic book illustrating the compositions at the same time, has the merit of being terribly addictive and allows Mad Parish to sign an excellent album.” – Prog Critique
“an album that overflows with a magnetism”- Dargedik Webzine
“The Dust of Forever presents a number of interesting musical ideas… it offers a thrilling blend of Floydian space rock, the playful prog of Rush, organ-driven Deep Purple, and British heavy metal.” – The NWOTHM
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