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Ray Alder - What the Waters Wants (Blue Vinyl, 2026, Brutal Planet)
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KEY FEATURES & COLLECTOR DETAILS
• First-ever U.S. vinyl pressing of Ray Alder's acclaimed 2019 solo debut
• Limited to just 300 copies worldwide
• Exclusive Ocean Blue vinyl
• Part of the Metal Icon Series from Brutal Planet Records
• Officially licensed from InsideOut Music
• Mastered specifically for vinyl by Rob Colwell
• Includes full-color 12" x 12" lyrics insert
• Features Ray Alder (Fates Warning, Redemption) on vocals
• Features Tony Hernando (Lords of Black) on guitars
• Features Michael Abdow (Fates Warning) on drums and additional instrumentation
• Atmospheric, melodic progressive metal that balances emotion, mood, and memorable songwriting
• First time available on vinyl in the United States
• Catalog Number: BPV1735
• UPC: 732131699241
FOR FANS OF: Fates Warning, Redemption, Queensrÿche (Empire and Promised Land era), Evergrey, Vanden Plas, Circus Maximus, Threshold, and Arch/Matheos.
ABOUT THE ALBUM
RAY ALDER – WHAT THE WATER WANTS
Known worldwide as the voice of Fates Warning and Redemption, Ray Alder delivers a deeply personal and captivating musical statement with What the Water Wants. Originally released in 2019, Alder's first solo album reveals a more atmospheric and introspective side of one of progressive metal's most respected vocalists.
Joining Alder are guitarist Tony Hernando (Lords of Black) and drummer/multi-instrumentalist Michael Abdow (Fates Warning), whose performances provide the perfect foundation for an album built on melody, emotion, and thoughtful songwriting. While progressive influences remain throughout, What the Water Wants focuses on concise, memorable songs rather than technical excess, making it one of the most accessible releases of Alder's career.
Critics praised the album's balance of progressive sophistication and immediate listenability, drawing favorable comparisons to classic-era Queensrÿche while retaining the emotional depth and musical excellence fans expect from Alder's work.
Brutal Planet Records is proud to present the first-ever U.S. vinyl pressing of What the Water Wants as part of the exclusive Metal Icon Series. Officially licensed from InsideOut Music, this collector's edition is pressed on stunning Ocean Blue vinyl, mastered for vinyl by Rob Colwell, includes a full-color 12" x 12" lyrics insert, and is strictly limited to just 300 copies worldwide.
For fans of Fates Warning, Redemption, Queensrÿche, Evergrey, Vanden Plas, and melodic progressive metal at its finest, What the Water Wants is an essential addition to any collection.
TRACKS
A1 Lost 3:45
A2 Crown Of Thorns 4:53
A3 Some Days 4:34
A4 Shine 4:52
A5 Under Dark Skies 3:57
B1 A Beautiful Lie 4:10
B2 The Road 5:37
B3 Wait 4:35
B4 What The Water Wanted 3:46
B5 The Killing Floor 5:47
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