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The Quiet Room - Introspect (1997) CD & Vinyl Reissues of Limited Pressings from Brutal Planet Records

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Exciting News: Pre-Orders Launch for The Quiet Room – Introspect CD & Vinyl Reissues!

Pre-Orders Launch: August 28, 2025 | 7pm CST
Available Exclusively at Boone’s Overstock

We’re thrilled to announce the highly anticipated reissues of The Quiet Room’s Introspect on both CD and Vinyl! These long-out-of-print progressive metal gems are back and better than ever, with remastered tracks and limited edition pressings for collectors and fans alike.

Pre-Orders Launch: August 28, 2025 | 7pm CST
Available Exclusively at Boone’s Overstock

Who is The Quiet Room?

Formed in the mid-1990s, The Quiet Room emerged as a unique force in the progressive metal scene. Their debut album, Introspect, was originally released in 1997 through Metal Blade Records and quickly became a standout for fans of technical metal and melodic prog rock. The band's music blends intricate keyboard-driven melodies, dynamic guitar riffs, and thoughtful lyrics, creating a sound that has drawn comparisons to legendary bands like Dream Theater, Queensrÿche, and Fates Warning.

The Quiet Room’s two-guitar attack, courtesy of George Glasco and Jason Boudreau, set them apart from other bands of their time. Their technical musicianship is coupled with a deeply melodic style that offers fans a perfect balance of complexity and accessibility. Vocalist Chadd Castor’s voice, often likened to Geoff Tate (Queensrÿche) and Ray Alder (Fates Warning), brings a layer of emotional depth and introspection to their music. Their songs are not just compositions—they are journeys through sound and meaning.

The band’s lyrics explore faith-based themes, including spiritual growth, redemption, and the search for inner peace, offering a deeper connection for listeners who appreciate music with a more personal, reflective edge. The Quiet Room’s style was influenced by the blues-based rock and classic metal of the '70s and '80s but was pushed into progressive territory in the ‘90s, offering a unique twist on the genre that still resonates today.

The Sound of Introspect

Introspect is a compelling blend of progressive metal that leans heavily into melodic structures while retaining the technical intricacies that fans of the genre love. The album opens with keyboard-driven riffs that set the mood for what’s to come, blending perfectly with the heavy guitar tones. The rhythms are complex, and the solos are technically dazzling, but it’s the melodies and lyrics that truly set this record apart.

While the album shares stylistic elements with Dream Theater and Fates Warning, it also brings something uniquely fresh to the genre, making it an enduring favorite among progressive metal fans. The band was able to capture the classic power and emotional depth that prog metal is known for, with a strong emphasis on melodic hooks that ensure the music sticks with you long after the album ends.

The thematic content of Introspect revolves around personal struggle, spiritual reflection, and the search for redemption. With lyrics that delve into the journey of faith, transformation, and introspection, The Quiet Room invites listeners to reflect on their own paths of growth and self-discovery.

Why You Need This Reissue

For fans of Dream Theater, Queensrÿche, Fates Warning, Sacred Warrior, Jacobs Dream, and Gamma Ray, Introspect delivers an album full of melodic hooks, technical musicianship, and spiritual depth. This reissue brings the album back in a remastered format and offers limited edition pressings of both CD and vinyl, ensuring this iconic release is preserved for generations to come.

Whether you’re a longtime fan of The Quiet Room or new to their sound, Introspect offers a powerful mix of classic metal influences, progressive complexity, and meaningful reflection. With only 300 copies of the CD and 200 vinyl copies available, this is a must-have release for collectors and progressive metal fans alike.


Help Us Reach The Band
We’re also calling on YOU, the fans! If you have any contact with members of The Quiet Room, please reach out to us! We’re trying to get in touch with the band for some exciting updates and would greatly appreciate your help.
Email us at: brutalplanet@gmail.com

Pre-Order Details:

           - Launch Date: August 28th, 2025, 7pm CST

           - Where: Exclusively at http://boonesoverstock.com

           - Limited Editions: CD (300 copies) and Vinyl (200 copies)

           - Price: Stay tuned for exclusive offers!

Don’t miss this chance to add these classic albums to your collection. Pre-order your copies on August 28th, 2025, before they’re gone for good!

TRACKS:  A Different Scene / Grudge / Second Time Around / Altered Past / Drowning / Laughing At Your Expense / Holding On / Extramental / Suspended Seconds / Undetermined

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