WHEEL OF TIME Announces Debut Album Asymmetry and Unveils First Single “Freedom Day”

Jun 10, 2025

WHEEL OF TIME, the progressive power metal project led by Beijing-based composer and multi-instrumentalist Jimmie Hong, has set November 12, 2025 as the release date for its debut full-length album Asymmetry. The first single, “Freedom Day”, is out now, offering an electrifying preview of the album’s sweeping sound and bold creative vision. Asymmetry is about embracing imperfection, both in life and in music. It is a personal and spiritual journey, shaped by both progressive and power metal traditions, with influences from across the world.

“Freedom Day” captures that spirit with an explosive performance from Michele Luppi (WHITE SNAKE) on vocals and Derek Sherinian (ex-DREAM THEATER, ex-SONS OF APOLLO, PLANET X) on keyboards. The track balances intricate rhythmic tension with soaring melodic release, embodying both the technical mastery and emotional depth that define WHEEL OF TIME’s sound. 

The album Asymmetry features an international lineup of world-class musicians, including Tony MacAlpine, Timo Tolkki, Alexandre Aposan, Farhad Hossain, Ignacio Rodríguez, and more. Produced and engineered by Tom MacLean (ex-HAKEN), the album fuses progressive ambition with melodic power, Eastern and Western influences, and narrative-driven songwriting.

Listen HERE: https://ditto.fm/freedom-day-wheel-of-time

About WHEEL OF TIME

WHEEL OF TIME is a progressive power metal project founded by Beijing-based composer and multi-instrumentalist Jimmie Hong. Blending the technical precision of progressive metal with the melodic strength of power metal and symphonic elements, WHEEL OF TIME creates expansive, narrative-driven music that crosses genres and borders. The project features collaborations with world-renowned musicians including Derek Sherinian, Tony MacAlpine, Michele Luppi, and Timo Tolkki. With a truly international lineup and a sound that integrates subtle Eastern melodic influences, WHEEL OF TIME explores themes of time, destiny, and self-discovery. The debut full-length album Asymmetry releases November 12, 2025.

Asymmetry Track List:

  1. “Grand Cosmos” (ft. Derek Sherinian) – 06:40
  2. “Freedom Day” (ft. Derek Sherinian & Michele Luppi) – 05:40
  3. “Blind Sight” (ft. Alexandre Aposan) – 06:52
  4. “Addicted!… ” (ft. Derek Sherinian & Timo Tolkki) – 04:45
  5. “… To the Awakening” (ft. Tom MacLean) – 07:12
  6. “The Night of Eternity” (ft. Derek Sherinian) – 07:38
  7. “China Moon” – 05:03
  8. “2063” (ft. Tony MacAlpine) – 06:44

Asymmetry Credits:

  • Executive Producer: Jimmie Hong
  • Producer: Tom MacLean
  • Recording Studio: Twelve-tone Studio
  • Engineer: Tom MacLean
  • Mixing: Tom MacLean
  • Mastering: Tom MacLean
  • Album Cover Artist: Aleh
  • Orchestration Composer: Marcos Barilari

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