Jacobs Dream - Drama of the Ages: 20th Anniversary (CD, 2025)
Style: Rock / Heavy Metal / Christian
Type: CD
Label: Retroactive Records
Description
- Officially licensed from Metal Blade Records (2005)
- 20th Anniversary Edition
- Remastered by Rob Colwell
- Featuring Chaz Bond on vocals (BioGenesis)
- Limited to just 300 CD copies
- Jewel case with 12-page epic expanded booklet (by Scott Waters)
- Meaningful 2025 write-ups to fans from "Jacobs Dream," John Berry, and Chaz Bond
- For fans of Iron Maiden, Queensrÿche, Sacred Warrior, Crimson Glory
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ABOUT THE ALBUM
JACOBS DREAM – Drama of the Ages (20th Anniversary Edition)
When Drama of the Ages first hit in 2005, it represented both continuity and rebirth for JACOBS DREAM. The band had already made waves worldwide with their self-titled debut (2001) and Theater of War (2003), albums that blended technical precision with heartfelt conviction. But Drama of the Ages brought something new. With the addition of vocalist Chaz Bond (BioGenesis), JACOBS DREAM’s sound grew richer, darker, and more commanding. Bond’s baritone depth and soaring highs reminded listeners of Eric Clayton (Saviour Machine), Matt Barlow (Iced Earth), and Geoff Tate in his early Queensrÿche days, yet his delivery was uniquely his own—controlled, powerful, and full of emotion. His presence elevated the music in ways that fans and critics alike recognized immediately.
The songs themselves show a band stepping fully into maturity. Where Theater of War had brilliance amid uneven pacing, Drama of the Ages flows with confidence from start to finish. Galloping riffs, dual-guitar harmonies, and intricate arrangements recall Iron Maiden and Fates Warning at their best, while the lyrical themes offer inspiration, conviction, and hope. This is progressive power metal that values both brains and heart—never sacrificing melody for complexity, or message for technical flair. The result is an album with no weak tracks, a rare achievement that secured its place as one of JACOBS DREAM’s defining statements.
Two decades later, Drama of the Ages still resonates as strongly as ever. To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Retroactive Records has given the album the deluxe treatment it deserves. Officially licensed from Metal Blade Records, this special edition has been remastered by Rob Colwell to unlock fresh clarity and power. The CD comes housed in a jewel case with a newly expanded 12-page booklet designed by Scott Waters, featuring lyrics, photos, and meaningful 2025 reflections from “Jacobs Dream,” John Berry, and Chaz Bond himself. Limited to just 300 copies worldwide, it is as much a collector’s piece as it is a rediscovery of one of the early 2000s’ most inspired metal albums.
For fans of Iron Maiden, Queensrÿche, Sacred Warrior, Crimson Glory, Iced Earth, and Fates Warning, this reissue is essential—a reminder that Drama of the Ages was not only a milestone for JACOBS DREAM, but also a shining example of what progressive power metal can be.
TRACKS
1 Drama Of The Ages
2 Keeper Of The Crown
3 Spinning Leaf
4 Stand Or Fall
5 Tempest
6 Third Way
7 Forever Winter
8 Drowning Man
9 Deceiver Of The Nations
10 Cutting Words
11 Victory
12 At The Gates
Drama Of The Ages / Keeper Of The Crown / Spinning Leaf / Stand Or Fall / Tempest / Third Way / Forever Winter / Drowning Man / Deceiver Of The Nations / Cutting Words / Victory / At The Gates
This is a brand-new, factory-sealed Music CD in its original jewel case. It is an authentic first pressing, preserved in flawless condition—perfect for collectors and fans alike.
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