LIGHTNING STRIKES Release their Sophomore Album 'The King Is Victorious'
- Jason Hesley
- Feb 27
- 2 min read
The Los Angeles, CA based heavy metal outfit LIGHTNING STRIKES have released their sophomore album ‘The King Is Victorious’.
It all started in early 2021… What began as a spark in Los Angeles quickly turned into a full-blown, global-spanning heavy metal mission. I laid down the thunderous drum tracks in L.A., setting the heartbeat of this album in motion.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the planet, Norifumi Shima was igniting Tokyo, Japan with blazing guitar tracks that tore through the silence like lightning across the sky.
Over in Germany, Mariano Gardella was forging his vocals with precision and fire. Deep in Texas, Barry Sparks locked in the low-end thunder, shaking the ground with seismic bass lines. And back in Los Angeles, Derek Sherinian was summoning pure magic from the keys, adding that cinematic storm to the sound.
Different cities. Different time zones. One unstoppable force. A global metal alliance — built track by track, continent by continent — until the sound became larger than borders, louder than distance, and powerful enough to shake the world.
To complete this project, as a Producer I encountered some challenges — not because of the musicianship, but because of everything happening around it. Coordinating artists across different time zones required patience, flexibility, and constant communication. On top of that, every single musician involved was actively committed to their own bands and major projects, each with demanding schedules and responsibilities.
There were moments when sessions had to be postponed, files had to wait to be exchanged, and plans had to be adjusted. But what made this journey special was the level of professionalism and mutual respect among everyone involved. We all understood that great work sometimes requires waiting. Rescheduling wasn’t a problem — it was simply part of the process.
In projects like this, delays are not obstacles; they are expected realities. What matters most is the shared vision and commitment to the final result. And thanks to everyone’s dedication, patience, and professionalism, we were able to overcome every logistical challenge and bring this project to life exactly as it deserved.
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