“The Conscript” is the newest single from the bewitching visionary that is WHITE CRONE. The track combines elements of progressive and power metal, depicting a somber conversation in an unnamed medieval village between a mother and her son, as he faces conscription into war. Lisa Mann, the front woman of WHITE CRONE, dedicates this song to all conscripts, and those brave refuseniks who risk it all to not participate.
About WHITE CRONE:
Based out of Portland, Oregon, WHITE CRONE is the metal brainchild of award-winning blues artist and bassist/vocalist Lisa Mann. Growing up in the mosh pits of the 80s, she was inspired by bands such as IRON MAIDEN, MERCYFUL FATE, BLACK SABBATH, MANOWAR, DIO, and more. A mostly one-woman project, WHITE CRONE is a love letter to this grand era of metal, and a lyrical homage to mystical storytelling traditions of yore.
In 2020 she channeled all those influences and released her debut album as WHITE CRONE, the critically acclaimed The Poisoner. For the first time, she featured not only on bass guitar and vocals, but on 7-string guitar as well. Larry London provided most of the drums, save for one track featuring the legendary Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, DIO).
Now she is poised to release a follow-up album, of which the title track, "Prognosticator", is the first single. The song “Prognosticator" is a fast-paced, prog-adjacent power metal romp which tells the preternatural origin story of the character WHITE CRONE, retaining the occult storytelling elements of the first album. It is the tale of a self-fulfilling astrological prophecy.
WHITE CRONE is:
Lisa Mann- vocals, bass guitar, guitars
Larry London- drums
Composed by Lisa Mann
Produced by Lisa Mann & Kevin Hahn
Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by Kevin Hahn at Opal Studio
Graphic art: Jen Taylor, VividPix & Design
Image is a miniature painting from the 13th c. Morgan Picture Bible
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