The Castillion
@thecastillion.bsky.social
Vocals - John Serrano
Guitars - Josh Coker
Bass and Production - James Slattery
Drums - Rob Steadman
Working on a progressive rock concept album that can hopefully rival our musical heroes.
Guitars - Josh Coker
Bass and Production - James Slattery
Drums - Rob Steadman
Working on a progressive rock concept album that can hopefully rival our musical heroes.
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Our goal is to create a progressive rock album using only the core elements of a band (vocals, guitars, bass, and drums) that can stand the test of time. An emotionally charged concept album with a raw, yet polished sound that can rival some of our past musical heroes. Stay tuned.
All vocal corrections for The Castillion are now complete. Just a couple guitars left to record and then it's all production after that.
November 29, 2025 at 6:56 PM
All vocal corrections for The Castillion are now complete. Just a couple guitars left to record and then it's all production after that.
Drums for all 10 tracks of The Castillion have officially been completed by Rob Steadman... and they are awesome. Vocals are done except for some minor corrections. Bass is done. A couple songs need a few more guitar additions. We're gearing up for the final push to finish the album now. 😈🤘
November 22, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Drums for all 10 tracks of The Castillion have officially been completed by Rob Steadman... and they are awesome. Vocals are done except for some minor corrections. Bass is done. A couple songs need a few more guitar additions. We're gearing up for the final push to finish the album now. 😈🤘
If creating The Castillion has taught us anything, it's that good things take time.
November 2, 2025 at 12:53 PM
If creating The Castillion has taught us anything, it's that good things take time.
Finalized track listing for The Castillion:
1. The Fifth Sun
2. Pillars
3. The Shrew
4. That Number
5. Too Old For This
6. No Matter
7. The Board Stretcher
8. Third Hand
9. Valley and Shadow
10. Nagual
We are in the endgame now.
1. The Fifth Sun
2. Pillars
3. The Shrew
4. That Number
5. Too Old For This
6. No Matter
7. The Board Stretcher
8. Third Hand
9. Valley and Shadow
10. Nagual
We are in the endgame now.
October 10, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Finalized track listing for The Castillion:
1. The Fifth Sun
2. Pillars
3. The Shrew
4. That Number
5. Too Old For This
6. No Matter
7. The Board Stretcher
8. Third Hand
9. Valley and Shadow
10. Nagual
We are in the endgame now.
1. The Fifth Sun
2. Pillars
3. The Shrew
4. That Number
5. Too Old For This
6. No Matter
7. The Board Stretcher
8. Third Hand
9. Valley and Shadow
10. Nagual
We are in the endgame now.
We are currently bouncing final mixes, but...
- still need drum stems for 3 songs (should be ready by the end of the month)
- need vocals redone for 1 song, plus small vocal corrections on a few others
- more guitars to record on a few songs (atmos and solos)
...and that is it!
- still need drum stems for 3 songs (should be ready by the end of the month)
- need vocals redone for 1 song, plus small vocal corrections on a few others
- more guitars to record on a few songs (atmos and solos)
...and that is it!
October 10, 2025 at 2:18 PM
We are currently bouncing final mixes, but...
- still need drum stems for 3 songs (should be ready by the end of the month)
- need vocals redone for 1 song, plus small vocal corrections on a few others
- more guitars to record on a few songs (atmos and solos)
...and that is it!
- still need drum stems for 3 songs (should be ready by the end of the month)
- need vocals redone for 1 song, plus small vocal corrections on a few others
- more guitars to record on a few songs (atmos and solos)
...and that is it!
Reposted by The Castillion
Our goal is to create a progressive rock album using only the core elements of a band (vocals, guitars, bass, and drums) that can stand the test of time. An emotionally charged concept album with a raw, yet polished sound that can rival some of our past musical heroes. Stay tuned.
December 2, 2024 at 2:07 PM
Our goal is to create a progressive rock album using only the core elements of a band (vocals, guitars, bass, and drums) that can stand the test of time. An emotionally charged concept album with a raw, yet polished sound that can rival some of our past musical heroes. Stay tuned.
Rob has finished recording the drums for all 10 songs! 🥳
The Castillion is getting closer... 😈
The Castillion is getting closer... 😈
September 22, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Rob has finished recording the drums for all 10 songs! 🥳
The Castillion is getting closer... 😈
The Castillion is getting closer... 😈
Rob Steadman has been a beast on the drums... amazing player and the perfect fit for this project. He's finished with songs 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7. Thank you @ddimuro.bsky.social for introducing us.
On another note... I think we have a final mix done on the 1st of 10 songs. 😈🤘
On another note... I think we have a final mix done on the 1st of 10 songs. 😈🤘
September 20, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Rob Steadman has been a beast on the drums... amazing player and the perfect fit for this project. He's finished with songs 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7. Thank you @ddimuro.bsky.social for introducing us.
On another note... I think we have a final mix done on the 1st of 10 songs. 😈🤘
On another note... I think we have a final mix done on the 1st of 10 songs. 😈🤘
All vocal stems are done...just some minor corrections needed as we begin applying the final production polish. Drums are done for half of the songs, and Rob is bringing some serious groove. Absolutely love what he has added to this project. Damn does it feel good to finally be wrapping this up.
September 11, 2025 at 7:45 PM
All vocal stems are done...just some minor corrections needed as we begin applying the final production polish. Drums are done for half of the songs, and Rob is bringing some serious groove. Absolutely love what he has added to this project. Damn does it feel good to finally be wrapping this up.
We are moving toward the finish line. Final post production has begun on songs 1-3. Rob has finished the drums and these songs are musically 100% done.
We are proud to say that no auto tune or A.I. was used in the making of this album and that all sound used was created using real instruments.
We are proud to say that no auto tune or A.I. was used in the making of this album and that all sound used was created using real instruments.
September 5, 2025 at 12:12 PM
We are moving toward the finish line. Final post production has begun on songs 1-3. Rob has finished the drums and these songs are musically 100% done.
We are proud to say that no auto tune or A.I. was used in the making of this album and that all sound used was created using real instruments.
We are proud to say that no auto tune or A.I. was used in the making of this album and that all sound used was created using real instruments.
Massive day for the Castillion. We finished the structure for the 10th and final song (titled Nagual), and Rob finished the drums for song 1 (Fifth Sun). Post production can now begin, and musically we have the full album finished other than some extra guitars needed on a few songs. F*CK YEAH! 👹👹👹
July 21, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Massive day for the Castillion. We finished the structure for the 10th and final song (titled Nagual), and Rob finished the drums for song 1 (Fifth Sun). Post production can now begin, and musically we have the full album finished other than some extra guitars needed on a few songs. F*CK YEAH! 👹👹👹
Rob Steadman sent some initial drum samples for studio treatment. Now the real fun begins. 🤘
July 19, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Rob Steadman sent some initial drum samples for studio treatment. Now the real fun begins. 🤘
Song 9: Valley and Shadow has 32 vocal tracks. James has found auditory nirvana thanks to @john-serrano.bsky.social .
July 5, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Song 9: Valley and Shadow has 32 vocal tracks. James has found auditory nirvana thanks to @john-serrano.bsky.social .
Vocals are done for track 9: Valley and Shadow. They are absolutely glorious. Auditory bliss.
Track 10: Nagual is nearly done structurally.
The final pieces are coming together perfectly.
Track 10: Nagual is nearly done structurally.
The final pieces are coming together perfectly.
June 29, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Vocals are done for track 9: Valley and Shadow. They are absolutely glorious. Auditory bliss.
Track 10: Nagual is nearly done structurally.
The final pieces are coming together perfectly.
Track 10: Nagual is nearly done structurally.
The final pieces are coming together perfectly.
It's coming...
The Castillion
1. The Fifth Sun
2. Pillars
3. The Shrew
4. That Number
5. Too Old For This
6. No Matter
7. The Board Stretcher
8. Third Hand
9. Valley and Shadow
10. Nagual
The Castillion
1. The Fifth Sun
2. Pillars
3. The Shrew
4. That Number
5. Too Old For This
6. No Matter
7. The Board Stretcher
8. Third Hand
9. Valley and Shadow
10. Nagual
June 6, 2025 at 12:45 PM
It's coming...
The Castillion
1. The Fifth Sun
2. Pillars
3. The Shrew
4. That Number
5. Too Old For This
6. No Matter
7. The Board Stretcher
8. Third Hand
9. Valley and Shadow
10. Nagual
The Castillion
1. The Fifth Sun
2. Pillars
3. The Shrew
4. That Number
5. Too Old For This
6. No Matter
7. The Board Stretcher
8. Third Hand
9. Valley and Shadow
10. Nagual
Song 10 is underway. It's in drop B tuning... Yes, you read that right... Drop B, and it's fucking glorious. One final song to wrap up The Castillion. 👹🤘
May 4, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Song 10 is underway. It's in drop B tuning... Yes, you read that right... Drop B, and it's fucking glorious. One final song to wrap up The Castillion. 👹🤘
The initial structure and guitars are done for song 9. It's gonna be an epic 6 minute track. 👹🤘
April 23, 2025 at 12:46 AM
The initial structure and guitars are done for song 9. It's gonna be an epic 6 minute track. 👹🤘
Josh figured out a way to brilliantly wrap up this album. Songs 9 and 10 are well under way. Rob heads into the studio next month to start recording drums, the final piece, then we'll start on post production. We're all very excited. 👹🤘
April 13, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Josh figured out a way to brilliantly wrap up this album. Songs 9 and 10 are well under way. Rob heads into the studio next month to start recording drums, the final piece, then we'll start on post production. We're all very excited. 👹🤘
Track listing for the upcoming album currently looks like this:
1. Fifth Sun
2. Pillars
3. The Shrew
4. That Number
5. Too Old For This
6. No Matter
7. The Board Stretcher
8. Third Hand
9. Valley and Shadow
10. (TBD)
...and what a story it tells.
1. Fifth Sun
2. Pillars
3. The Shrew
4. That Number
5. Too Old For This
6. No Matter
7. The Board Stretcher
8. Third Hand
9. Valley and Shadow
10. (TBD)
...and what a story it tells.
April 6, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Track listing for the upcoming album currently looks like this:
1. Fifth Sun
2. Pillars
3. The Shrew
4. That Number
5. Too Old For This
6. No Matter
7. The Board Stretcher
8. Third Hand
9. Valley and Shadow
10. (TBD)
...and what a story it tells.
1. Fifth Sun
2. Pillars
3. The Shrew
4. That Number
5. Too Old For This
6. No Matter
7. The Board Stretcher
8. Third Hand
9. Valley and Shadow
10. (TBD)
...and what a story it tells.
The lyrics are done... all 10 songs. The music is done for 8 out of 10 songs. We have music written for the first 1:30 of track 9. Rob will be in the studio in less than a month to record the drums. We are officially nearing the end, and what a journey it's been.
April 6, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The lyrics are done... all 10 songs. The music is done for 8 out of 10 songs. We have music written for the first 1:30 of track 9. Rob will be in the studio in less than a month to record the drums. We are officially nearing the end, and what a journey it's been.
We have begun song number 9 out of 10. Every minute we've spent working on The Castillion has been worth it. We are very excited to finish this massive project and share it with the world.
April 1, 2025 at 2:18 PM
We have begun song number 9 out of 10. Every minute we've spent working on The Castillion has been worth it. We are very excited to finish this massive project and share it with the world.
All killer, no filler. The Castillion will be a 10 song concept album, each song able to stand on its own. 8 of 10 tracks are musically done...the end is in sight. Once they're all written and recorded we'll send them off to our drummer Rob Steadman, then begin post production.
March 23, 2025 at 11:23 PM
All killer, no filler. The Castillion will be a 10 song concept album, each song able to stand on its own. 8 of 10 tracks are musically done...the end is in sight. Once they're all written and recorded we'll send them off to our drummer Rob Steadman, then begin post production.
Bass and guitar for song 7 - The Board Stretcher are done. Another masterpiece on the guitar by Josh Coker. Song 8 - Third Hand is already half done. We're going to slow things down on this one... it'll be a change up from the rest of the album which is appropriate for the story.
March 15, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Bass and guitar for song 7 - The Board Stretcher are done. Another masterpiece on the guitar by Josh Coker. Song 8 - Third Hand is already half done. We're going to slow things down on this one... it'll be a change up from the rest of the album which is appropriate for the story.
We are not taking this album lightly. Every song, every chord, every beat, and every note is important. The Castillion will be worth the wait.
March 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
We are not taking this album lightly. Every song, every chord, every beat, and every note is important. The Castillion will be worth the wait.
James is working on the bass for track 7.
Josh is working on the guitars and structure for track 8.
John is working on the vocals for track 5.
Rob will be working on the drums very soon.
Stay tuned... The Castillion is on his way.
Josh is working on the guitars and structure for track 8.
John is working on the vocals for track 5.
Rob will be working on the drums very soon.
Stay tuned... The Castillion is on his way.
February 20, 2025 at 5:47 PM
James is working on the bass for track 7.
Josh is working on the guitars and structure for track 8.
John is working on the vocals for track 5.
Rob will be working on the drums very soon.
Stay tuned... The Castillion is on his way.
Josh is working on the guitars and structure for track 8.
John is working on the vocals for track 5.
Rob will be working on the drums very soon.
Stay tuned... The Castillion is on his way.