It’s been 10 years since Brisbane’s premier progressive metal outfit, Caligula’s Horse, released their 3rd studio album “Bloom”. To celebrate a decade since its release, Caligula’s Horse proudly present a 10th anniversary edition of “Bloom”, which is now available for pre-order.
InReleased on October 16th, 2015, Bloom captured the spirit of a band ready to expand beyond boundaries. It marked a turning point for Caligula’s Horse, and an entire wave of modern progressive metal. Bloom is a vivid, emotionally charged record that connects precision, technical mastery and genuine human warmth.
The band comments:
“10 years ago, we released Bloom into the world – an incredibly special album that would become a statement as to who we are as a band and as people. It made manifest the message and the meaning we would carry wherever the music took us on this exhausting and exhilarating ride around the globe. At the time, we could never have imagined the impact that it would have on us and our career, nor could we have predicted the love Bloom would receive as it reached all of you. The number of people we’ve met over the years for whom this album holds a special place has been overwhelming, and we’re truly humbled and gratified as we reach this milestone.
We hope that in times of struggle, Bloom will continue to be there for you.
Remember: You have what you need in you. Just let it grow.“
The anniversary edition of Bloom comes with 4 previously unreleased demo songs that were recorded in 2015 and an alternative cover by Chris Mangos based on the original “Bloom” artwork design.
Alternative Cover “Bloom (10th Anniversary Edition)”
Tracklist:
Bloom
Marigold
Firelight
Dragonfly
Rust
Turntail
Daughter of the Mountain
Undergrowth
City Has No Empathy Acoustic
Across the Universe (Recorded 2015)
Rust (Pre-Production Demo 2015)
Turntail (Pre-Production Demo 2015)
Undergrowth (Pre-Production Demo 2015)
Caligula’s Horse are:
Jim Grey – lead vocals
Sam Vallen – lead guitar
Josh Griffin – drums
Dale Prinsse – bass
Next month, the band is supporting prog metal titans Opeth as special guest on their “The last WILL and TESTAMENT” tour in Australia and New Zealand. The first two shows in the iconic Sydney Opera House are already sold out.
In January 2024, Caligula’s Horse released their 6th studio album, “Charcoal Grace”. It combines raw rock power with immense emotional depth. Charcoal Grace is borne of the static hopelessness that the pandemic forced upon the band and, indeed, much of the world, these past few years. It is an album reckoning with the experiences and outcomes of this time geared, ultimately, towards catharsis – moving towards a more hopeful future.
“Caligula’s Horse expand upon their palette and vision with an admirable confidence and clarity of purpose” – Prog Magazine
“Whether you’re a returning follower or a newcomer, you’ll surely find Charcoal Grace to be a deeply impressive and thoughtful journey from one of today’s greatest genre torchbearers.” – Metal Injection
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