Glass Delirium

Revolver’s Hottest Chicks of Rock tour came through Denver March 10th, and featured up and coming band Cilver with Eyes Set To Kill, Lacuna Coil, and Sick Puppies. What was weird though was that they had Glass Delirium playing too . . . at only this show. With a name like “Hottest Chicks of Rock”, there were some pretty hot chicks rocking out; it would only make sense that they would have Glass Delirium touring with them as well. Two hot chicks and some awesome rock? Check. A kick ass live show? Check. Some of the best songs you’ll hear out of Denver? Check. Glass Delirium’s got the goods to party with the big girls (sorry dudes, it’s the hottest chicks tour).


This concert was a show you’ll regret not seeing though. It was even great in that they let the local openers play to the entire crowd; I know a lot of shows have the doors opening not too far from when the openers play, but not in this case. Going into this show, I knew of all the bands (ok, maybe I had to google Cilver, but their hit single is a collaboration with the Real Bumblefoot), but this is definitely a show you’ll want to see. Besides, these bands are way better live than on their records (I know, you’ll probably pop in one of their records and think, “how can this possibly get better?”), and they look pretty good too. - Bluestribute Entertainment

Glass Delirium, Diamond Lullabies (Self-released). Glass Delirium's Diamond Lullabies is the kind of album that takes a genre of music and pushes it far beyond its usual boundaries. Crisp yet expansive melodies and tastefully creative guitar work help elevate this sonically rich, imaginative metal record. — Murphy - Denver Westword

Finally I got the opportunity to see local band Glass Delirium. I’ve heard about them for a while but hadn’t had the pleasure till this point. I was not disappointed. They are five talented musicians that include a hot female lead singer and a sexy lady on bass delivering some solid alternative rock. Glass Delirium has a keyboardist in their lineup that is as good as he is flamboyant. There was a lot of energy coming from the stage. You were always entertained visually between the singer’s looks, the bassist’s flexibility, and the keyboardist jumping around and humping the keyboard. Their music kept your attention by playing in some interesting keys. They rocked really hard and the crowd enjoyed their performance. Often you forgot that they are just a local band. After their set they kicked it at the merch booth. - Colorado Music Connection

Glass Delirium’s new release, Diamond Lullabies, hit the streets in November, and what a stellar sophomore effort it is. The crew’s first album, Thanks to a Monster’s Many Hands, showed us a band with considerable potential. The new release showcases a band fulfilling that potential and coming into its own. The outfit has stayed true to their alternative hard rock roots, producing a well-rounded album. Never over powering to the sonic palate of the listener, the mix is clean, clear, and crisp. Michelle Huerd’s vocals soar on “Over the Ice” and “Consequential Halo” (a track just waiting for an arena audience). Pat Anderson’s (new member and still with Switch Pin) drums give the crew’s music a cohesive power solidifying the sound. The remainders of the band, Scott Uhl (guitar), Aeon Cruz (bass), David Newell (keyboards), are in fine form. The attention to detail on all of the tracks is refreshing. The release is a fantastic piece of work from a group of talented local individuals. I look forward to the next release. - Colorado Music Buzz

Glass Delirium seem to have everything in place for success. They are powerful, poignant, exude sex appeal at the front of the band with exceptional vocals and it's all backed by outstanding musicianship. There is not much else to consider when a band seeks success. To find that elusive success is another matter. With so many bands for people to listen to these days it takes a lot to get noticed. We acknowledge the prowess of Glass Delirium, they are the kind of band that has thier chops down and are ready to set the world on fire! Tell everyone you know about this band and help them make their way to the top of the mountain!

Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck-Founder MuzikReviews.com

January 11, 2013
- Muzik Reviews

When Scott Uhl first formed Forgotten Serenade about five years ago, everyone hated the name, so it was changed to Glass Delirium, after one of the act's earliest songs. Now, following a handful of lineup changes and as many stylistic evolutions, the band has arrived at a style that's informed by classical structure but not trapped by it — like jazz-inflected metal, but more focused on songwriting and less obsessed with technique.

With the relatively recent additions of Switchpin's Pat Anderson on drums and Michelle Huerd of Born in Winter and My Vendetta on vocals, Glass Delirium — which also includes Uhl, bassist Aeon Cruz and keyboardist David Newell — has greatly expanded its dynamism and emotional palette. The group's latest album, Diamond Lullabies, showcases heavy music written by musicians graced with a keen ear for inventive and evocative soundscapes. We recently sat down with them for a candid chat about their music and its evolution.

Westword: What did you try to do with this band when you started, and what led to its change in direction?

Scott Uhl: When we started, we had no idea. We just wrote songs, most of which weren't very good, I don't think. It took just one song to have that kind of darker, jazzy, movie-score type of thing. We thought, "This is cool — let's write more like this." That gave us our focus point.

Michelle Huerd: [The more focused direction] is probably my fault. I think a lot of the music was dynamic and crazy before. I think I'm fairly normal in my style, so I probably normalized it just a little bit. I'm hoping not too much, but just enough to change it a little. I had to grow a lot as a musician, because it's dynamically different from what I'm used to.

SU: I think it's good with how crazy we were and how "normal" you are. If we find a middle ground that makes both of us happy, then it's not excessively crazy and not so normal that it's boring.

How did you get into playing guitar?

SU: I got into guitar by accident. I was sixteen, and one of my best friends said, "Hey, dude, take a guitar class with me so I'm not bored." I had never played another instrument in my life, and I went in there and was hooked after the first week of being in it. I stopped playing video games, stopped making calculator games, and I've been focusing on guitar ever since.

Calculator games?

SU: Remember the TI-83 calculator? Drug Wars or Hick Quest or Mega Man? I used to program those. I wanted to be a computer programmer. I programmed like fifty games, and they're still available online. I was such a dork. That's what I would do all the time.

-Tom Murphy - Denver Westword

Glass Delirium—a Denver progressive alternative rock band—welcomes new members and experimental sound with its new album Diamond Lullabies.
The crystalline female vocals glitter with the warmth and strength of the balanced instrumentals. The addition of orchestrated tones of the keyboard, guitar, bass, and drums speak of overcoming struggle and rejection.

Diamond Lullabies starts subtly, guitar and keyboard melodies carrying Michelle Huerd’s vocals to a rising emotion. David Newell’s keyboard and Aeon Cruz’s bass fade in “Tranquility” to be met by energized guitar and Pat Anderson’s skill with drums in “Reality.” Scott Uhl’s impressive guitar solos don’t over power or try to steal the show, but instead rise out of the mixture of feelings to impress and enchant.

Clever word play and a melodic range allow Diamond Lullabies to go into dark depths and rise out again in tranquil light. “Snowy London” shows the more experimental and darker side while “Beautiful Plaything” showcases spirited wording and jazzy undertones. The range, of musical styles shows the bands versatility and makes it hard to place in a specific genre.

“Convalescence Dawn” has raw gripping emotion that speaks of the album’s title Diamond Lullabies. Following suit, the appropriate inclusion of a choir in “Consequential Halo” adds depth to the already layered sounds.

The auditory journey showcases each musician’s strengths while the overall sound is professionally composed and presented. For such a young band, it already has a complex sound. The assemblage of songs shows Glass Delirium’s range and ability to organize a narrative album. - UCD Advocate

Glass Delirium—a Denver progressive alternative rock band—welcomes new members and experimental sound with its new album Diamond Lullabies.
The crystalline female vocals glitter with the warmth and strength of the balanced instrumentals. The addition of orchestrated tones of the keyboard, guitar, bass, and drums speak of overcoming struggle and rejection.

Diamond Lullabies starts subtly, guitar and keyboard melodies carrying Michelle Huerd’s vocals to a rising emotion. David Newell’s keyboard and Aeon Cruz’s bass fade in “Tranquility” to be met by energized guitar and Pat Anderson’s skill with drums in “Reality.” Scott Uhl’s impressive guitar solos don’t over power or try to steal the show, but instead rise out of the mixture of feelings to impress and enchant.

Clever word play and a melodic range allow Diamond Lullabies to go into dark depths and rise out again in tranquil light. “Snowy London” shows the more experimental and darker side while “Beautiful Plaything” showcases spirited wording and jazzy undertones. The range, of musical styles shows the bands versatility and makes it hard to place in a specific genre.

“Convalescence Dawn” has raw gripping emotion that speaks of the album’s title Diamond Lullabies. Following suit, the appropriate inclusion of a choir in “Consequential Halo” adds depth to the already layered sounds.

The auditory journey showcases each musician’s strengths while the overall sound is professionally composed and presented. For such a young band, it already has a complex sound. The assemblage of songs shows Glass Delirium’s range and ability to organize a narrative album. - UCD Advocate

Glass Delirium’s new release, Diamond Lullabies, hit the streets in November, and what a stellar sophomore effort it is. The crew’s first album, Thanks to a Monster’s Many Hands, showed us a band with considerable potential. The new release showcases a band fulfilling that potential and coming into its own. The outfit has stayed true to their alternative hard rock roots, producing a well-rounded album. Never over powering to the sonic palate of the listener, the mix is clean, clear, and crisp. Michelle Huerd’s vocals soar on “Over the Ice” and “Consequential Halo” (a track just waiting for an arena audience). Pat Anderson’s (new member and still with Switch Pin) drums give the crew’s music a cohesive power solidifying the sound. The remainders of the band, Scott Uhl (guitar), Aeon Cruz (bass), David Newell (keyboards), are in fine form. The attention to detail on all of the tracks is refreshing. The release is a fantastic piece of work from a group of talented local individuals. I look forward to the next release. - Colorado Music Buzz

Glass Delirium are a progressive alternative rock band that list their influences as being jazz, classical, pop, metal and soundtracks. That’s quite the combination! They are lead by vocalist Michelle who is backed up by Scott (Guitar), Aeon (Bass), David( Keys) and Pat (Drums).

Diamond Lullabies opens with one of the quieter tracks on the album. “Tranquility” features some nice piano playing from David and a gentle vocal from Michelle. The track builds as it goes along and ends up being the perfect introduction to track two, “Reality.” The transition between the two tracks is so seamless that you would think it’s all one song. The opening riff of “Reality” is fantastic and it sets the tone for the rest of the song which powers along at a really rocking pace. “Reality” slows things back down at the end, which brings things full circle.

“Snowy London” and “Beautiful Plaything” reveal the different sides to Michelle’s voice. On “Snowy London” she completely dominates the chorus with a powerful vocal. Then on “Beautiful Plaything” she sings a lot softer with seemingly much greater emphasis on her phrasing. Her lower, almost whispered, vocals on the first verse show a side to her that doesn’t really appear elsewhere on the album.

“Over The Ice” features great guitar work from Scott. The frantic riff that plays throughout the verse sets the pace and carries the song. “Funeral of Eighty Days” really shows off Pat’s ability on the drums. The drum fills in this song have so much power and force; they push themselves to the front of the song and demand your attention.
From there the album slows down with the acoustic track, “Untitled Lullaby.” The mellow song shows a different side to the band and is a highlight of the album. It is followed up by a song that combines the bands quieter side with the harder rocking stuff from earlier on the record. The softer, more laidback verses in “Convalescence Dawn” provide a great contrast to the heavy, distortion filled chorus.

“Consequential Halo” gives the album one last shot of all-out rock before it closes with “Simple Life.” “Simple Life” is a fantastic song that sees the group stray into power ballad territory. It gives the whole band chance to shine and is a more than fitting way to end the record.

Diamond Lullabies is a great album. Glass Delirium have somehow managed to combine all of their different influences together to create a sound that they call their own. It’s clear from this record that everyone in Glass Delirium is extremely good at what they do but it has to be said that the clear star of the show is Michelle. Her voice is distinct, versatile but most importantly, a pleasure to listen to. Hopefully there is a lot more to come from Michelle and the band in the future.

5/5 Stars

Key Tracks: Reality, Beautiful Plaything, Untitled Lullaby

James Hinton - MuzikReviews.com Contributor

February 20, 2013 - Prog Rock Music Talk

Here's Glass Delirium, another band with an awkward name, but with a terrific sound and possibly the best female lead singer you've never heard of. She's Michelle Huerd, and she's a powerful vocalist, with a range and control which is simply superb.

Huerd has a voice for anything from rock to pop to something possibly even more sultry. She could be a modern torch singer (and you might get that from Untitled Lullaby). What she doesn't do is reach the current modern extremes, high-pitched operatic sirens or growling death vocals. Good for her.

As to the music, on Diamond Lullabies, Glass Delirium traverses the range from melodic hard rock to metal, with tones of prog and gothic rock. However, I'm loathe to use that latter word as it's lost it's meaning over the years. But I'm sure there are those listening to Huerd's voice and the textures of Snowy London or Convalescence Dawn, for example, will hear this. What I hear is simply profound and entertaining melodic hard rock from some very talented players. Not the least of which is guitarist Scott Uhl and keyboardist David Newell, especially when he trades his synth for piano. Take note of Simple Life and Untitled Lullaby, two of the best songs here. The former has hit single written all over it, as does the groovy accessible pop feel of Beautiful Plaything. Production and mix is outstanding; given the CD package, it seems that Glass Delirium put their money into recording. Good choice.

Excepting Consequential Halo, my least favorite song here (but it's growing on me), the strengths of Diamond Lullabies are self-evident: strong musicianship and song composition. My humble opinion: this is a band to watch in the future; I think they're going places (like the same direction of Grammy winners Halestorm, a local favorite). Glass Delirim 's Diamond Lullabies is strongly recommended.

4.5/5 - Dangerdog Music

Here's Glass Delirium, another band with an awkward name, but with a terrific sound and possibly the best female lead singer you've never heard of. She's Michelle Huerd, and she's a powerful vocalist, with a range and control which is simply superb.

Huerd has a voice for anything from rock to pop to something possibly even more sultry. She could be a modern torch singer (and you might get that from Untitled Lullaby). What she doesn't do is reach the current modern extremes, high-pitched operatic sirens or growling death vocals. Good for her.

As to the music, on Diamond Lullabies, Glass Delirium traverses the range from melodic hard rock to metal, with tones of prog and gothic rock. However, I'm loathe to use that latter word as it's lost it's meaning over the years. But I'm sure there are those listening to Huerd's voice and the textures of Snowy London or Convalescence Dawn, for example, will hear this. What I hear is simply profound and entertaining melodic hard rock from some very talented players. Not the least of which is guitarist Scott Uhl and keyboardist David Newell, especially when he trades his synth for piano. Take note of Simple Life and Untitled Lullaby, two of the best songs here. The former has hit single written all over it, as does the groovy accessible pop feel of Beautiful Plaything. Production and mix is outstanding; given the CD package, it seems that Glass Delirium put their money into recording. Good choice.

Excepting Consequential Halo, my least favorite song here (but it's growing on me), the strengths of Diamond Lullabies are self-evident: strong musicianship and song composition. My humble opinion: this is a band to watch in the future; I think they're going places (like the same direction of Grammy winners Halestorm, a local favorite). Glass Delirim 's Diamond Lullabies is strongly recommended.

4.5/5 - Dangerdog Music

Colorado band Glass Delirium is probably one of the most stylistically diverse and talented groups in the independent scene. Encompassing many genres, their latest release Thanks to a Monster’s Many Heads is a creative collaboration that is sure to leave you speechless.

Thanks to a Monster’s Many Heads kicks off with Seeing Double, a jaunty track with an Evanescence feel that works more as an intro to the album. Beside Myself transitions flawlessly from the first track. This song continues with the mood from Seeing Double, but compounds on the energy and works as a great introduction to what Glass Delirium is all about. Secret has a darker yet more mature sound than the previous tracks. The balance of the instruments and the echoing male and female vocals in this track is just spot on! Vanished By the Red leans a little more toward alt rock/funk yet still maintains the level of emotion set forth previously. The title track, Glass Delirium is the first track on the album where you can really tell this band is made of quite different musical minds that fit together like perfect puzzle pieces to create this reggae/hard rock track. The Color Nine has more of a classic hard rock sound similar to that of Heart. I really like how the keyboards accent the overall mood of the song giving it a more ambient feel.

Head First works as kind of an intermission track. At only fifty-three seconds in length, it functions as a spacy, electronic intro into the next track. Quintessence rockets us into the latter portion of the album. This track sounds like a mix of Rasputina, Papa Roach and Tool. Transfixation is probably the best example of dynamics on this album. From super-high energy to an ambient, almost soundscape verses and back again this is a very well rounded and produced track. Ellipsis is another instrumental transition track with strings and percussion that sounds like an epic soundtrack from a movie scene. An Enigma, a personal favorite, is what I would imagine Incubus in their earlier days would have sounded like if they added Amy Lee to the Band. The Clearing is just epic enough to end this album without disappointing. Even though most of this album is extremely high energy, Glass Delirium has done a wonderful job with track order in order to bring the listener up with them and returning them back to earth in the end unscathed.

Overall, Thanks to a Monster’s Many Heads was composed, produced and recorded wonderfully. One can really tell by listening that Glass Delirium is a group of professionals sure to succeed, and I look forward to hearing more from these guys.

4.5 out of 5 stars - JB Swift

Glass Delirium is one of the most unique bands I’ve heard in a long time. Debuting with Thanks to a Monster’s Many Heads, they’ve executed their classically tinged progressive hard rock with near perfection.

Immediately noticeable in the intro track “Seeing Double”, among other things, is the dual lead vocals. The thing about this track that from the word go, it’s compelling, even for a short intro track such as this. The chemistry between the vocalists is apparent, creating something absolutely haunting with the electronic backing and chilling piano. It leads right into “Beside Myself”, which starts out as something like a lullaby. Don’t be fooled though, after ten seconds, the listener is hit with a quick heavy riff that might surprise someone who didn’t know what they were in for. I’d like to point out that despite the dark, mostly heavy nature of the song, even the clean guitar work fits perfectly. The female vocals are dominant in this track, but even still, the offset male vocals continue to work well.

It’s hard to say what you might expect on an album like this, seeing as each track brings something new. The track that is the band’s namesake, or possibly vice versa, is incredibly compelling, moving away from that general progressive feel for a few moments, instead opting for something that might be called hard rock cabaret in style. The piano and verse vocal melodies create something very retro, even bluesy in places, in style, all while keeping a very modern rock sound in the chorus and the other instrumentation. I do feel like the addition of the brass seemed extraneous, but it’s surprises like this track in its entirety that will keep someone continually interested.

“The Color Nine” returns back to the band’s previous formula, only this time it’s the male vocals that are dominant. It might just be me, but in my opinion, the lead guitar work in this track bears some small similarities to David Gilmour in terms of sound. If I’m being honest, however, I feel like the vocal chemistry in this track is a little less apparent, because in places, they don’t seem as well suited together. The exception is the interlude, in which they are again offset, but have a distinctly powerful call and response style which works well for them.

The most metal-oriented track on this album is pretty obviously “Transfixation”. It starts with a blatantly heavy riff, into an upfront screaming part, courtesy of the male vocalist. It also features the rare blast beat that perfectly accents the track. It’s a track that takes some of the most interesting turns, from the growling vocals that bear some resemblance to Mikael Akerfeldt’s growls, to a second verse that takes a style similar to Serj Tankian and Daron Malakian’s dual vocal duties of later System of a Down. It’s admittedly chaotic, but perfectly so.

This album is intense. It’s very impressive for a debut album and to think they’re unsigned is bewildering to me. I will say, however that this release is not without some flaws. The female vocals are, in all honesty, miles better than the male counterpart. They’re not bad by any means at all, the singing ranges from excellent (see “The Color Nine”) to only slightly above average (see “Quintessence”), but the screaming seems like it could use some work, at least for this style of music. That being said, the growling is on point. I think one thing this band needs to look out for is the balance between the two. They’re talented, yes, but there is the occasional tendency for the male vocals to be lost in some of the instrumentation. The only instrumental flaw I can find is that tracks with unique instruments, like, again, “The Color Nine” which features a violin solo, is lost, slightly, in the rest of the mix. But on a whole, the album is solid. I love what I’m hearing.

3.5/5 Stars - Prog Rock Music Talk

Colorado band Glass Delirium is probably one of the most stylistically diverse and talented groups in the independent scene. Encompassing many genres, their latest release Thanks to a Monster’s Many Heads is a creative collaboration that is sure to leave you speechless.

Thanks to a Monster’s Many Heads kicks off with Seeing Double, a jaunty track with an Evanescence feel that works more as an intro to the album. Beside Myself transitions flawlessly from the first track. This song continues with the mood from Seeing Double, but compounds on the energy and works as a great introduction to what Glass Delirium is all about. Secret has a darker yet more mature sound than the previous tracks. The balance of the instruments and the echoing male and female vocals in this track is just spot on! Vanished By the Red leans a little more toward alt rock/funk yet still maintains the level of emotion set forth previously. The title track, Glass Delirium is the first track on the album where you can really tell this band is made of quite different musical minds that fit together like perfect puzzle pieces to create this reggae/hard rock track. The Color Nine has more of a classic hard rock sound similar to that of Heart. I really like how the keyboards accent the overall mood of the song giving it a more ambient feel.

Head First works as kind of an intermission track. At only fifty-three seconds in length, it functions as a spacy, electronic intro into the next track. Quintessence rockets us into the latter portion of the album. This track sounds like a mix of Rasputina, Papa Roach and Tool. Transfixation is probably the best example of dynamics on this album. From super-high energy to an ambient, almost soundscape verses and back again this is a very well rounded and produced track. Ellipsis is another instrumental transition track with strings and percussion that sounds like an epic soundtrack from a movie scene. An Enigma, a personal favorite, is what I would imagine Incubus in their earlier days would have sounded like if they added Amy Lee to the Band. The Clearing is just epic enough to end this album without disappointing. Even though most of this album is extremely high energy, Glass Delirium has done a wonderful job with track order in order to bring the listener up with them and returning them back to earth in the end unscathed.

Overall, Thanks to a Monster’s Many Heads was composed, produced and recorded wonderfully. One can really tell by listening that Glass Delirium is a group of professionals sure to succeed, and I look forward to hearing more from these guys.

4.5 out of 5 stars - JB Swift

The obvious starting point for this young American band is Lacuna Coil, due to their male/female vocal combo, courtesy of the flame haired lovely, Cassi Mego, and her cohort, Vincent Nunez, allied to their gothic flavoured rock/metal. But that tells only half the story, you have to add other heads to this particular monster; an extra injection of va-va-voom: the superb keyboards of David Newell; Vincent’s willingness to rock, croon, rap, laugh, roar and scream; an occasion bursts of Tool; and some very unexpected musical moments. There are prime gothic rockers like ‘Beside Myself’ and ‘Quintessence’, heavier proggier workouts such as ‘Secret’ and ‘Transfixation’, but there are also the two bar room boogies gone metal, ‘Glass Delirium and ‘An Enigma’, the latter living up to its name by turning into a My Chemical Romance style waltz. The two outstanding songs are the equally immense ‘The Color Nine’ and the final track, ‘The Clearing’. A special mention must also go to the brief orchestral waltz ‘Ellipsis’, which sounds like it came from a Hammer Horror film! When a band has a full time keyboarder it opens up so many possibilities, both sonically and musically, and this, plus their multifarious influences from other genres, sets them apart from Lacuna Coil and the rest of the pack. This multi headed beast of a record can be unleashed from eBay if you are in the US of A, and Amazon/iTunes download venues for the rest of us, see their Myspace for more info, www.myspace.com/glassdeliriummusic. Gothic/prog rock/metal fans will love putting this monster under their beds. 9/10 (Reviewed by Phil) - Ravenheart Music

In the burgeoning Denver music scene how does a band get the recognition they’re longing for? If you’re Glass Delirium you create a sound that sets you apart from the other acts in town. This talented progressive Hard Rock troupe has been tirelessly engaged delving the expanses of the sound spectrum, composing a store of songs that will leave you transfixed for hours after giving them a listen. Their live sets are intense and creative, and the band is as animated on stage as anyone I’ve seen in some time.

Performing locally since 2007, the band has been carving itself a niche on the local music scene with thoroughly crafted arrangements of their compositions. Vincent Nunez and Cassi Mergo share vocal duties for the band and the two have magnanimous voices; man can they hit the high notes with minimal shrieking, which is synonymous with some of the heavier thunder out there. Scott Uhl (guitars), David Newell (keyboards), Matt Andrew (drums), and new member Robi Reagle (bass, stand-up bass) round out the band creating an intoxicating mix, live and in the studio. Josh Lee (violin) is pulled into the mix, as needed, spawning a more expansive report. The music moves around nicely from weighty guitar and bass-driven detonations to slower melodic barrages; always staying tasteful, the members complementing each other admirably.

As this article hits the streets, the band will already be in the studio polishing off a self-produced 12-track CD, Thanks To A Monster’s Many Heads. “The name of the album is a metaphor for the members of the band and all the bickering and picking apart of the song ideas that goes on before we settle on something,” conveys Matt. “All of the songs are a group collaboration,” adds Scott.” We bring our ideas, sit down, and work it all up together.” An anticipated July release date is expected; CDs will be sold at a meager $5.00 ea. JP Manza (engineer) will be online in the studio to assist with bringing forth the recordings as he did with their successful 4-song demo EP, Forgotten Serenade.

The group is gaining attention; last summer they opened at Project Revolution after championing their local MTV 2 Rock The Revolution engagement. “It was awesome,” expresses Scott. “What a great show to be a part of.” When asked about their name, Vincent discloses, “The band name has to do with the fragile state that the human mind can be in at times.” Check ’em out when you get a chance – you’ll appreciate their efforts.

If You Like: Lacuna Coil, Dream Theater, and Cradle Of Filth - Colorado Music Buzz

August 14, 2009, saw the release of Glass Delirium's debut album, Thanks To A Monster's Many Heads. What an impressive effort put forth by this Progressive Hard Rock act. They've laid down some killer tracks that are screaming to be heard. Vincent Nunez and Cassi Mergo's vocals soar throughout, especially on "Secret" and "The Color Nine." "Glass Delirium" and "The Enigma" have a great crossover jump-n-jive beat that'll have you looking for a dance partner. The rest of the group really lights it up with some heavy thunder on all of the tracks mixing it up nicely: listen to "Transfixation." And kudos to JP Manza for a great job with the engineering; the sound's impeccable. The band will be turning heads with this release and the heads won't be turning away from them. - Colorado Music Buzz Magazine

A dark, melodic, progressive hard rock band, Glass Delirium celebrated new found success after the August 14th 2009 release of their first full length album, Thanks to a Monster’s Many Heads.

After playing the Projekt Revolution tour in the summer of 2008, along side the likes of Linkin Park and Chris Cornell, the Denver locals have had to endure several changes to their line up, all while spending their days and nights in the studio.

Formed in 2007 with six members, Glass Delirium began a strong career within the local Denver market. Now, after two years and following the replacement of a lead singer and a bass player, Glass Delirium has settled on their final line up; Vince- male lead vocals, Cassi- female lead vocals, Scott- guitar, Robi- bass, David- keyboard, and Matt- drums.

If you have seen Glass Delirium live, it will come as no surprise to you that Thanks to a Monster’s Many Heads, is a powerful, dark, and intense album as a whole.

Cassi and Vince’s haunting and beautiful vocals send chills down the spin, while harmonizing flawlessly with David’s melodies on the keys. Equally as chilling, is the way Scott, Matt, and Robi, take a smooth melodic piece and suddenly turn it into a grinding metal fest that will make your heart start pounding, and your ears scream for more.

-Adriane Levine - Denver Music Scene Examiner

After years of local gigging, an impressive demo EP (Forgotten Serenade), and a performance at last year’s Projekt Revolution festival, local band Glass Delirium has finally released its highly anticipated debut album. Bearing the arcane title Thanks To A Monster’s Many Heads, the album is not only an impressive first full length for the band, but also a wonderful testament to the group’s progress and bright future.

Stylistically, Glass Delirium plays highly melodic, progressive hard rock. Think a mixture of Fair To Midland’s progressive guitar/keyboard delivery, Lacuna Coil’s metallic hard rock symphonies, and God Is An Astronaut’s ethereal soundscapes.

On top of the impressive mix, both of the vocalists in Glass Delirium can sing. Really well. Cassi Mergo’s powerful alto-delivery is a refreshing change from the high-pitched soprano of many female rock vocalists, and Vince Nunez’s strong, incredibly vast delivery jumps from operatic to soft talk-sing to guttural growls.The songs on the new album skillfully combine rock, metal, and jazz with a healthy dose of ethereal electronic interludes.

The opening track, “Seeing Double,” is a piano-driven instrumental that feels like the beginning to some eerie thriller movie, while the song “Secret” puts Mergo’s vocal range to the test, while Nunez’s shrieks break in with raging guitars and flowing piano melody. The intensity of “Secret” makes it one of the album’s strongest tracks.

“Beside Myself” is a favorite among fans, beginning with soft keyboards and transforming into raging guitar rifts and harmonious keyboards. Continuing the group’s juxtaposition of the light and the dark, the appropriately-titled “An Enigma” turns from a fun, bouncy piano song into an explosive array of screams and dark cadences. Dramatic violins blend into the scheme of the dark tragedy on this intense tune.

Finally, “The Clearing” ends the album with a barrage of harmony and melody, which is beautiful to behold. Thanks To A Monster’s Many Heads is a bold debut, and hopefully, the first in a long line of similar albums from this Denver metal group. - UCD Advocate

I love a band that seems to have no boundaries when it comes to reaching out for anything that will work in their musical formulas. This sign of “progressive rock courage” shines brightly within a group from Denver, Colorado called Glass Delirium. And even though being adventurous is worth complimenting, it’s not where credit is really due. Anyone can try to be different from the rest of the crowd, but reaching perfection in your goals is a different story. Glass Delirium has the whole package.

When it comes to Glass Delirium’s music, it’s a “no holds barred” situation when it comes to experimenting with compositional substance and arrangements that challenge your intellect. And if the word progressive defines the outer limits of music discovery, while most other genres keep their feet planted firmly on the earth, then beam me up Scotty!

As you probably already guessed, Glass Delirium not only loves to play where no band has played before, they also have the chops that fuel the flight. With Vince and Cassi on vocals, Scott on guitar, Robi on bass, David on keyboards, and Matt on drums, this band is destine to reach their musical goals. To me it sounds like they already have. The only thing left is for you to listen. Merry Christmas Glass Delirium!
- JJ Rocks - St. Croix Music

One of the great things about metal is the limitless qualities it can possess. The criticism of metal that I have always heard is that metal is a musically limiting art form, which in my opinion could not be further from the truth, especially when you have bands like Glass Delirium from Colorado. Many consider this band to be progressive metal, and that - I suppose - is a fair assessment, but the band offers so much more and shouldn't be nailed down to one sub-genre. Their full-length debut album "Thanks To A Monster's Many Heads" is proof of this as the band are literally all over the map throughout this 12-song disc.

Glass Delirium includes two lead singers. Cassi Mergo is the Female vocalist with Vincent Nunez handling the male vocals. Both vocalist possess a clear singing style that is different from a lot of today's metal, no extreme vocals are anywhere to be found throughout the course of the 42-minutes of music on "Thanks To A Monster's Many Heads".

One of the more pleasing things to me on this CD are the great vocal harmonies that Cassi and Vincent perform on the CD. After a brief 1-minute intro track that have the two vocalists showing off their styles, the band launch into "Beside Myself". It is amazing to me that the band are able to include such different influences, such as: Metal, Jazz, Electronic, Pop and Progressive and still come out with a CD that is coherent and relevant sounding in today's metal landscape. A perfect example of this is the fast paced track "Glass Delerium". Other highlights include: "Vanished By The Red", "The Color Nine", "Quintessence" and "Transfixation".

All I can say is, "Thanks To A Monster's Many Heads" is a fierce, intense and eclectic mix of songs that all comes together to make a rather interesting debut from this unique band from Colorado. Glass Delirium have already received many positive reviews for "...Monster's Many Heads" and after listening, you can add me to the list of the impressed. The band deserves huge amounts of credit for thinking outside the box and delivering something a bit different, while still being listenable and musical.

Rating - 88/100 - FEMME METAL

Four songs into Glass Delirium's debut, Thanks to a Monster's Many Heads (which will be released Friday, August 14, at the Bluebird), the band seems like a darkly melodic, progressive metal group in the vein of Lacuna Coil or Evanescence. Then things get weird. Track five, "Glass Delirium," is a jazzy mash-up of heavy riffs and swinging piano that deserves credit for nerve and virtuosity. By the time the orchestral "Ellipsis" appears, though, Glass Delirium hits the glass ceiling. The tunes are there, but they need more seasoning: Singers Vince Nunez and Cassi Mergo have to better synthesize their powerful voices, and keyboardist David Newell could trade in some attack for atmosphere. But as a debut by a young and talented-to-bursting band, Many Heads holds much promise. - The Westword

The obvious starting point for this young American band is Lacuna Coil, due to their male/female vocal combo, courtesy of the flame haired lovely, Cassi Mego, and her cohort, Vincent Nunez, allied to their gothic flavoured rock/metal. But that tells only half the story, you have to add other heads to this particular monster; an extra injection of va-va-voom: the superb keyboards of David Newell; Vincent’s willingness to rock, croon, rap, laugh, roar and scream; an occasion bursts of Tool; and some very unexpected musical moments. There are prime gothic rockers like ‘Beside Myself’ and ‘Quintessence’, heavier proggier workouts such as ‘Secret’ and ‘Transfixation’, but there are also the two bar room boogies gone metal, ‘Glass Delirium and ‘An Enigma’, the latter living up to its name by turning into a My Chemical Romance style waltz. The two outstanding songs are the equally immense ‘The Color Nine’ and the final track, ‘The Clearing’. A special mention must also go to the brief orchestral waltz ‘Ellipsis’, which sounds like it came from a Hammer Horror film! When a band has a full time keyboarder it opens up so many possibilities, both sonically and musically, and this, plus their multifarious influences from other genres, sets them apart from Lacuna Coil and the rest of the pack. This multi headed beast of a record can be unleashed from eBay if you are in the US of A, and Amazon/iTunes download venues for the rest of us, see their Myspace for more info, www.myspace.com/glassdeliriummusic. Gothic/prog rock/metal fans will love putting this monster under their beds. 9/10 (Reviewed by Phil) - Ravenheart Music