OBLIVION PROTOCOL Unveils First Video/Single, “Forests In The Fallout;” The Fall Of The Shires Debut Album To Be Released August 18th Via Atomic Fire Records + Preorders Launched

OBLIVION PROTOCOL mastermind West elaborates, “At the end of Legends Of The Shires, the protagonist considers a number of possible futures – ‘maybe a painter, a guide, a clerk, a maker, or maybe a writer, a king, a star, a fighter.’ So the sequel tells the story of him becoming the king and the consequences of that choice where he decides that the only way to control the population is to suppress and control them, so the shires become a much darker place.”

The The Fall Of The Shires cover was designed by celebrated artist Thomas Ewerhard who was responsible for so many of Threshold’s classic covers such as Hypothetical and Subsurface, depicts the downfall. The record’s first single, “Forests In The Fallout,” is told from the perspective of the suppressed people and is the perfect introduction to this new progressive metal masterpiece.

Watch OBLIVION PROTOCOL’s lyric video for “Forests In The Fallout” at THIS LOCATION. Stream/purchase the track HERE.

OBLIVION PROTOCOL‘s lineup is completed with three renowned musicians: guitarist Ruud Jolie (Within Temptation), bassist Simon Andersson (Darkwater), and drummer Darby Todd (Devin Townsend). Additionally, Threshold’s Karl Groom has contributed some truly enthralling guitar solos to the record.

The Fall Of The Shires will be available in CD-digipak, LP (Green), and digital formats.

Preorder The Fall Of The Shires in the physical format of your choice, presave it on your preferred DSP or preorder it digitally to receive “Forests In The Fallout” instantly at THIS LOCATION.  

The Fall Of The Shires Track Listing:

1. The Fall (Part 1)
2. Tormented
3. Public Safety Broadcast
4. This Is Not a Test
5. Storm Warning
6. Vertigo
7. Forests In The Fallout
8. The Fall (Part 2)

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OBLIVION PROTOCOL:
Richard West – vocals, keyboards
Ruud Jolie – guitars
Simon Andersson – bass
Darby Todd – drums

Artwork by Thomas Ewerhard

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