[Prog/Rock] MOONSCAPE — "Entity, Chapter III: A Sudden Glimpse of Clarity"
Artist/Band: Moonscape
Release Title: Entity, Chapter III: A Sudden Glimpse of Clarity
Release Date: 21 November 2025
Label: Self-released
Format: Digital, CD
Genre: Progressive metal, progressive rock, symphonic rock/metal
Country: Norway
Moonscape is the progressive metal project led by Norwegian multi-instrumentalist Håvard Lunde, based in Gjøvik, Norway. Since its founding in February 2015, Moonscape has produced four albums, including the forthcoming Entity, Chapter III: A Sudden Glimpse of Clarity.
Lunde remains the sole permanent member, handling all writing, composition, and production tasks. Inspired by conceptual artists like Arjen Lucassen (Ayreon), each Moonscape release features a range of guest vocalists and instrumentalists who portray narrative roles within the story-driven albums.
Notable guest contributors across Moonscape’s discography include Cezar Popescu (Vita de Vie, Days of Confusion), Andreas Jonsson (ex-Spiral Architect), Pauli Souka (Coldbound), Aaron Minich (Nekrogoblikon), Diego Palma (LordDivine), David Åkesson (ex-Qantice, Symphonity live), Rafael Agostino (Armored Dawn, Hall of Gods), among others.
Discography includes:
- Entity (2017)
- Entity, Chapter II: Echoes from a Cognitive Dystopia (2020)
- The Continuum Synergy (2023)
- Entity, Chapter III: A Sudden Glimpse of Clarity (2025)
The upcoming album, Entity, Chapter III: A Sudden Glimpse of Clarity, continues the conceptual journey established by Moonscape’s debut. The ongoing narrative focuses on "Man," a protagonist coping with the strains of isolation, depression, and the eventual search for healing. In this newest work, the story is taken to its resolution: after years of struggle and relapses, guided by voices of Reason and Hope, the central character finally confronts his inner demon, finds companionship, and reaches personal peace.
Guest performers once again play pivotal roles in this narrative, with Matthew Brown (Arkhane) as the protagonist and his "Demon," David Åkesson as "Reason," and Nina Pohleven (Inflected) as "Hope," weaving together an emotional and musical tapestry.
Entity, Chapter III: A Sudden Glimpse of Clarity concludes the trilogy with a message of renewal and resilience, delivered through lush arrangements, symphonic elements, and a dynamic cast of performers. Recommended for media and listeners who appreciate narrative-driven progressive metal and albums built around character and theme.
Tracklist:
I) Prologue
II) Relapse
III) The Shattered Walls of Illusion
IV) A Guiding Light
V) A Place to Call Home
VI) On the Threshold
VII) Crossing Over
VIII) The Light of Day
IX) One Last Temptation
X) Revival
XI) The Diminishing Shadows
XII) The Visitation Dream
XIII) Home
XIV) The Light of Day (Reprise)
Line-up:
Håvard Lunde – bass, rhythm and clean guitars, 6 & 12 string acoustic guitars, keyboards, orchestrations, programming, whispers & choir
Guest Performers (in order of appearance):
Ken Mills – narration
Matthew Brown – lead & backing vocals (Man/Demon)
David Åkesson – lead vocals (Reason)
Nina Pohleven – lead & backing vocals, choir (Hope)
Greta Hajduková – backing vocals & choir
Jim Brunaud, Phil Stiles, Birk Tvedt, Elin Wollert – choir
Guest Instrumentalists (in order of appearance):
Cezar Popescu, Andreas Jonsson, Leviathan – lead guitars
David Russell – piano & organ
Diego Palma – keyboards
Recording Info:
Written, composed, arranged, recorded, mixed and produced by Håvard Lunde at HLP Sound Studio, Norway
Mastered by Shaun Rayment at SDR Audio Production, England
Additional vocal production by Leviathan at Leviathan’s Den, Sweden
For fans of: Ayreon, Dan Swanö, Edge of Sanity, Devin Townsend
Links:
https://www.facebook.com/moonscapenorway/
https://instagram.com/MoonscapeNorway
https://moonscape-norway.blogspot.com/
https://moonscape.bandcamp.com/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2FD6PltivXbzITBq1L2MzR?si=FsWtGk29SX2d5nhKgWpCBA
https://www.youtube.com/@MoonscapeNorwayOfficial
https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Moonscape/3540432220
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