Panthalassan

I must now harness the powers of Grandpas, Minstrels, Hillbillies, and Hedge Knights… because I’m about to get twangy with this album.

I wish I could say that changing various strings doesn’t get old, but alas. 🌊👻🪾

I have written a new album.

It’s broad, diverse, challenging, and full of twists.

I just recently finished writing and recording the drums for it, and electric strings are up next!

🌊👻🪾

Thanks very much for the inclusion of From the Shallows of the Mantle on this list of top power(ish) metal albums of the year! 💛

We Have The Power – The Top 25 Power And Power-Related Albums Of 2025 - Last Rites I AM HERE. YOU ARE HERE. WE ARE HERE. AND WE HAVE THE POWER. AGAIN! – [collective transformation into an impressive jumbo robot / Machinder that shoots missiles from its t**s] – Hiya heya ahoy-hoy! Welcome to another List Season here at Last Rites. Congratulations on nimbly gliding across the fi...

Rock And Metal Releases have uploaded From the Shallows of the Mantle in full to their YouTube channel of new full-albums! Check out their other uploads and related releases. Thanks for the promo!

Panthalassan - From the Shallows of the Mantle (FULL ALBUM) Panthalassan, a Canadian progressive power metal solo project led by Calgary, Alberta-based guitarist Jake Wright, released their debut album From the Shallo...

I am proud to announce an instrumental version of From the Shallows of the Mantle is coming out on June 27th, with Foundation to Firmament coming out next week on June 20th.

The mix and master, once again beautifully done by , really highlights a lot of the layers and melodies in the album in different ways from the original. The cover art for the album is also once again by , and the single art is adapted from a piece by John Glover.

I’ve wanted to do this with an album since I started putting them out 15 years ago. If you find vocals distracting, don’t like mine, or even just prefer karaoke, then I hope this provides an exciting and fresh listening experience!

From the Shallows of the Mantle - Review roundup! Thank you so much for your time and care in listening and reviewing my album; I appreciate it.

I hope you’re all having a wonderful spring!

I’ve been hard at work writing album two… so far I’ve got about an hour’s worth of weird, eclectic, and ambitious songs, and I’m looking forward to refining them over the next while.

Keep your eyes peeled in the coming weeks for an alternate version of From the Shallows of the Mantle! 👀

I’m thrilled to have been reviewed by Angry Metal Guy! It’s a mixed review, but I appreciate the kind words and the constructive feedback alike.

“… the bones are all there: solid songcraft, virtuoso play on every instrument, and a knack for a good hook.”

Cheers!

Panthalassan - From the Shallows of the Mantle Review | Angry Metal Guy A review of From the Shallows of the Mantle by Panthalassan, available March 28th worldwide via Self-released.

Thanks to everyone that has checked out From the Shallows of the Mantle in the last few weeks. What do you think? Any faves? I’ve already started working on lots of ideas for future music.

A nice properly critical review of From the Shallows of the Mantle, by someone who has clearly done their homework, digs the hell out of the songs, and doesn’t like my vocals (😅). I appreciate the kind words, and the criticisms too.

[7/10] “Wright can craft an instrumental interlude with the absolute best of them, and his compositional chops go well beyond his admittedly incredible ability to Play Guitar Fast™”

Thanks to Ian at The Progressive Subway for this well-written review!

Review: Panthalassan - From the Shallows of the Mantle - The Progressive Subway A mantle successfully passed.

I sat down with JP at Metal-Rules.com and we chatted about the process of making From the Shallows of the Mantle, and the process forward! Thanks for the insightful questions.

Interview with Jake Wright of Panthalassan : Metal-Rules.com Spread the metal: I recently took a moment to chat with Jake Wright, founder of Panthalassan, one of Canada’s newest and most exciting new progressive [...]

Want some juicy details of the themes of From the Shallows of the Mantle? I did a podcast episode with my friends in powerful. a power metal podcast, check it out!

Album Deep Dive - From the Shallows of the Mantle (Feat. Jake Wright) - Powerful Podcast Ep66 Explore with us the overall themes and a deep dive track by track commentary into the brand new Panthalassan album "From the Shallows of the Mantle", with cr...