Sky Empire is a British Heavy Progressive band formed in London in 2016 from the ashes of prog metal band CORE PROJECT, SKY EMPIRE combines modern rock and metal. Musical inspiration ranges from classic progressive, heavy rock and metal bands such as DEEP PURPLE, IRON MAIDEN, YES, RUSH and JOURNEY through to modern progressive and metal bands such as PANTERA, DREAM THEATER, and SYMPHONY-X. The band's primary songwriter and guitarist Drazic LECUTIER brings his style giving the sound of SKY EMPIRE. Tom HOBSON is a virtuoso keyboardist and classically trained pianist who utilizes the sound of different instrumentation to add to the heavy sound of the band. The band has released his first album "The Dark Tower" in September 2018.