NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – May 1, 2026
A Hero’s Journey Begins! Fantasy Metal SIEGE PERILOUS’ Unveils Video “Child of Prophecy”
New Album “Becoming The Dragon” Out Now!
Album Guests Fabio Lione (Rhapsody, Angra) and Kristin Starkey (Twilight Force, Temperance)
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Colorado power‑metal storytellers Siege Perilous have released the brand‑new lyric video for “Child of Prophecy”, a pivotal early chapter from their recently released full‑length concept album “Becoming the Dragon”.
“Child of Prophecy” marks the moment destiny first awakens within the album’s protagonist, a young hero burdened by a prophecy he neither trusts nor understands. Musically, the track blends Iron Maiden‑inspired melodies, galloping riffs, and the band’s signature cinematic flair, setting the emotional foundation for the journey ahead.
The release continues the strong momentum built through earlier singles and media features, including premieres for “As the Dragon Falls” (ft. Fabio Lione), “Becoming the Dragon”, and “Echoes of Home” (ft. Kristin Starkey), as well as the band’s Kickstarter launch.
“Child of Prophecy” has one of the most unusual histories on the album. It was the first track ever written for “Becoming the Dragon” and helped inspire the overarching story, yet during pre‑production, something felt off.
The band had already completed drum tracking, and re‑recording would have derailed the entire budget. Enter guitarist Ryan Flanagan, who re‑arranged the entire song in just a day or two, keeping the original drums intact. The result is a tighter, more powerful version of the track, one that the band is deeply proud to share.
A ten‑part power‑metal epic of destiny, transformation, and myth. “Becoming the Dragon” is a cinematic journey following the “Child of Prophecy”, a young hero who first embraces, then rejects, and ultimately must confront his destiny. The story moves from mystery to tragedy to triumph, with each track reflecting a different emotional and musical landscape.
“Creating a massive, sweeping power metal epic has been a dream since before we even formed this band. Getting to sing alongside Fabio Lione, one of the voices that got me into metal, is an indescribable blessing, and having Kristin Starkey rip a power ballad with us is beyond anything we imagined. This album represents our collective experience, skill, hopes, and dreams as musicians, and we are thrilled for people to hear it finally,” adds vocalist Shaughnessy McDaniel.
Forged in the fires of fantasy and history, Siege Perilous is a Colorado‑based power metal band dedicated to crafting epic, cinematic, story‑driven music. The band was founded by Shaughnessy McDaniel (vocals), Scott Hancock (guitar), and Mark Girard (drums) after years of camaraderie in the same LARP community. Inspired by Unleash the Archers’ 2021 Denver performance, they set out to create their own mythic soundscape. They soon recruited Eric Fischer (bass) of the Celtic folk band The Stubby Shillelaghs and, in 2024, welcomed Ryan Flanagan to complete the lineup.
Their influences include Manowar, Battle Beast, Iron Maiden, Hammerfall, Sabaton, Blind Guardian, Rhapsody, Helloween, and Avantasia.
Watch and listen to the lyric video “Child of Prophecy” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Osryr4LkDf4
Previous videos:
As the Dragon Falls (feat. Fabio Lione) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzMIMvm4wvY
Echoes of Home ft. Kristin Starkey (Twilight Force, Temperance) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwdAmsz-Tmk
Becoming The Dragon – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzbb6lX-BhM
Ancient Rite – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKSsUhIQt-E
“Becoming the Dragon” (released March 27th) is available via Crunchtronic Records on all digital platforms, along with physical CD and Vinyl, plus merch at the following links:
CD + Vinyl (Limited Edition 12″ Vinyl in Draconic Red) – https://siegemetal.bandcamp.com/album/becoming-the-dragon
Add to your Spotify playlist – https://open.spotify.com/album/2ij7lZIEXDFMn4I65Slc87
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Track Listing:
1. Overture (Instrumental) – (2:37)
2. Ancient Rite – (4:37)
3. As the Dragon Falls (feat. Fabio Lione) – (4:33)
4. Child of Prophecy – (4:05)
5. Shattered Mirage – (4:07)
6. Chieftain – (4:03)
7. Cut Down – (3:01)
8. Echoes of Home (feat. Kristin Starkey) – (4:48)
9. Becoming the Dragon – (5:09)
10. Eschaton – (7:50)
Album Length: 44:54
More info: Siegemetal.com | Facebook.com/siegeband | Instagram.com/siegeperilousmetal | Tiktok.com/@siegemetal
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Siege Perilous Unleashes a Dragon-Slaying Debut – Westword Denver
“Denver, CO power-metal storytellers Siege Perilous launch their full-length Becoming the Dragon, which stands as a genre-defining concept album for the modern era.” – New Noise Magazine
“The debut album from this Colorado band is another fine example of just taking what makes power metal and epic heavy metal work and putting your own spin to it all.. with the excellent production and two awesome guest spots from Fabio Leone and Kristen Starky to give this just a little more cred and you having an album that is for anyone who enjoys the likes of Blind Guardian, Rapsidity, Krilloan, and Evermore. Excellent. Excellent music.” – Heavy Debriefings
“Becoming the Dragon is an excellent album in its own right, and it shows an up-and-coming band making great strides towards becoming a force to be reckoned with. Siege Perilous already had me interested with their previous EP, but this album shows them maturing in their delivery, as well as fleshing out their songwriting and showing signs of the kind of epic, fantasy-themed storytelling they’re capable of. Musically, it’s a very solid album, mostly staying in epic heavy metal territory, with brief flashes of power metal, and while vocalist Shaughnessy McDaniel is a tad unpolished at times, he makes up for it with power, energy and charisma in full supply. It’s obvious this is only the beginning for the band, and they have plenty of untapped potential, but it’s still a strong debut in its own right, and one I can easily recommend for fans of epic heavy metal and fantasy-themed power metal.” – My Global Mind Magazine
“With „Becoming The Dragon“ Siege Perilous follow in the big footsteps of bands like Avantasia, Iron Maiden and Blind Guardian. And the musicians do this extremely well. Great epic, sometimes bombastic sound, strong vocal direction and very good musicians make this debut extremely worth listening to.” – Keep On Rocking Mag
“This is epic Power Metal again, with driving drums and fast guitar solos.” – Metalheads Forever Mag
“The debut album from the epic, Colorado-based power metallers is a true journey from start to finish. From soaring melodies to insane harmonised guitars to the solid drumming and powerful vocals, it’s 44-minutes of grandiose heavy metal through and through! ‘As the Dragon Falls’ (feat. the awesome Fabio Lione) is a huge high point of the album, as is ’Chieftain’ and the epic closing track. It reminds me a lot of Fellowship or even Dragonforce, that epic huge power metal built more for its huge moments and soundscapes. The band are insanely good songwriters, and for this to be a debut album makes it feel like we have some truly special things to come in the next few years! They’re ones to watch, for sure! However, for now, this is an excellent release for anyone into the genre even a little bit!” – Overtone Magazine
“For a debut, ‘Becoming The Dragon’ is a bold and confident statement… undeniably compelling, and a promising sign of greater things to come.” – Metal Rager 666
“Siege Perilous puts all the notes in the right places and has the chops to be a player in the epic power metal arena… and Becoming the Dragon offers a glimpse of this band’s potential.” – The Metal Crypt
“orchestral power metal with a fine story” – FFM-Rock
“All the songs are catchy, well constructed and technically flawless” – Tempiduri
“With ‘Becoming The Dragon’, Siege Perilous proves that they are ready for the bigger stage. For fans of Wind Rose, Hammerfall, Sabaton, Blind Guardian, and Iron Maiden, this is a must. This is power metal with heart, brains, and a sword in hand.” – Musika
“Becoming The Dragon is an ambitious work that combines epic heavy metal with orchestral elements. Siege Perilous show talent in songwriting and variety of arrangements… The mix of powerful vocals, triple guitar riffing and orchestral interjections makes the album interesting for fans of epic metal,” – MetalUnderground.at
““It’s certainly not a lack of ambition, this is a band that clearly sees itself as the natural successors to the true greats of fantasy-based power metal… Guest Fabio Lione… absolutely lays waste to all around him in the role of ‘The Dragon’ on As The Dragon Falls…. They deserve the highest praise for their commitment to the cause if nothing else.” – Sentinel Daily
“The 10 tracks keep you on the edge of your seat and even feature a collaboration with Fabio Lione, who deserves to be praised in every way… An album to enjoy!” – Nada Hay Bajo El Sol
““‘As the Dragon Falls’ is elevated to a completely different level…. The catchy melodies and gripping guitar work are among the highlights of the record…. With the melancholic dark ballad ‘Echoes of Home,’ the band proves their knack for atmospheric arrangements with depth… Kristin Starkey contributes female vocals that give the track a beautifully atmospheric dimension… The gripping, catchy anthem ‘Chieftan’ is another noteworthy and praiseworthy exception.” – Obliveon
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