Colorado power‑metal storytellers Siege Perilous have released the brand‑new lyric video for “Chieftain”, one of the most ferocious and battle‑driven tracks from their 2026 full‑length concept album “Becoming the Dragon.”
“Chieftain” marks one of the album’s most explosive narrative chapters, chronicling the protagonist’s rise to power on the Infinite Steppe. As described in the album’s storyline, “Having survived the Crystalline dunes, our hero finds his way to the Infinite Steppe… There he follows a mighty Chieftain to victory. When the Chieftain perishes, our hero seizes control and cuts a bloody swath through his enemies.”
Driven by a fast, pounding rhythm, complex arrangement, and a chant‑ready chorus, “Chieftain” captures the raw adrenaline of conquest and the intoxicating pull of power that will have the fans’ blood pumping.
“Chieftain” is part of the sweeping ten‑track narrative that forms “Becoming the Dragon,” the band’s most ambitious project to date. The album follows the Child of Prophecy through destiny, denial, tragedy, and transformation, culminating in the hero’s ascension into the dragon itself.
The band describes the album as “a cinematic journey following the Child of Prophecy as he follows his path, then denies his destiny, and then slowly comes to realize that only by embracing it can he truly overcome it.”
The record features guest appearances from two giants of the symphonic and power‑metal world: Fabio Lione (Rhapsody, Angra) and Kristin Starkey (Twilight Force, Temperance). Their contributions elevate the album’s emotional and narrative scope, fulfilling a long‑held dream for the band.
“Getting to sing alongside one of the voices that got me into metal as a teenager is an indescribable blessing… This album represents our collective experience, skill, hopes, and dreams,” adds vocalist Shaughnessy McDaniel.
Watch the lyric video for “Chieftain” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3m4tDcXq4o
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Siege Perilous was forged from the camaraderie of live‑action roleplay and a shared love of cooperative storytelling. Their music blends epic riffs, soaring vocals, and cinematic arrangements into immersive narratives inspired by myth, legend, and tabletop adventures. Every track is a chapter; every performance, an adventure.
Recommended for fans of Manowar, Iron Maiden, Sabaton, Blind Guardian, Rhapsody, and Avantasia, “Becoming the Dragon” (released March 27th) is available via Crunchtronic Records on all digital platforms, along with physical CD and Vinyl, plus merch at the following links:
CD + Vinyl (Limited Edition 12″ Vinyl in Draconic Red) – https://siegemetal.bandcamp.com/album/becoming-the-dragon
Add to your Spotify playlist – https://open.spotify.com/album/2ij7lZIEXDFMn4I65Slc87
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Track Listing:
1. Overture (Instrumental) – (2:37)
2. Ancient Rite – (4:37)
3. As the Dragon Falls (feat. Fabio Lione) – (4:33)
4. Child of Prophecy – (4:05)
5. Shattered Mirage – (4:07)
6. Chieftain – (4:03)
7. Cut Down – (3:01)
8. Echoes of Home (feat. Kristin Starkey) – (4:48)
9. Becoming the Dragon – (5:09)
10. Eschaton – (7:50)
Album Length: 44:54
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