Crimson Glory is one of the best and most influential prog metal bands to emerge from the 80's. They combined a basic style derived from early Queensryche with interesting guitar melodies and the distinctive, emotive vocals of Midnight, eventually producing two outstanding albums in Crimson Glory and Transcendence, the latter being the band's high-water mark. But the followup, Strange And Beautiful, did not fare well, as the shift to a much more commercial sound alienated fans, leading to the band's eventual breakup soon after. Several members became involved in projects after the breakup (see Parish, Erotic Liquid Culture), but it was not until late 1997 that the band reformed, and began work on a new album.

In 1999, that new album, Astronomica, was finally released, after being reported as done as much as a year earlier. The album was both a nod to their past as well as updated for the present, retaining some of the classic guitar harmonies along with a slightly more aggressive approach. New vocalist Wade Black was more dynamic and aggressive, but less distinctive, than Midnight -- his vocals fit the music very well, but arguably the album sounds less like classic Crimson Glory without Midnight's presence. Nonetheless, the album marked a welcome, if short-lived, comeback from a great band.

With Astronomica behind them, Crimson Glory went back into remission for several years. Former vocalist Midnight has been mostly out of the public eye, save for an acoustic EP release several years ago. In April 2006 the band announced that the core trio of Lords, Jackson, and Jon Drenning had reunited with Midnight, had signed an album deal with Black Lotus Records, and were once again set on resuming their career (though the record deal is no more, as Black Lotus went out of business). However, Midnight was let go from the reformation in January 2007, the others citing his ongoing personal problems (sadly, he passed away in July 2009). Wade Black was renamed the vocalist for a time, though they have now announced a new singer and may be set to carry on.