“The Holy Shield” by Projekt Gemineye is a tantalizing tease of the end

Mark Anthony K has entered the fray for the busiest man in rock. Taking on Yes’ Billy Sherwood or even Steven Wilson for that title is no small feat. Still, with the final installment of his Projekt Gemineye trilogy, Mark Anthony K proves he can balance being a label head of Reficul Records, a collaborator with Joe Bailey in the hard-charging Dark Monarchy and bring his epic vision around the In the Year of 3073 to a satisfying climax. 

While we are a few weeks away from the full album, if it continues the theme and musical glory of the first single, “The Holy Shield, “ we are in for a treat.

K’s lyrics are soaring and uplifting. His multitracked vocals cut through the layer of slashing guitars and retro-sounding synths like a stiletto. Of course, K provides plenty of grit in his guitar solos and effectively uses chorus guitar effects. Lyrically, the story picks up where book II left off. things are looking better for our protagonist, and the song, which features label-mate Joe Bailey on bass, provides an intriguing and powerfully look into how “ In The Year 3073- Book III might end.

Unfortunately, we will have to wait until early 2022 to hear the entire album. 

“The Holy Shield” is out now on Bandcamp. 

https://projektgemineye.bandcamp.com/track/the-holy-shield