The Red Masque

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BRIEF BIO

The Red Masque are a Philadelphia area progressive rock band that has been creating music and performing since 2001. Founded by bassist Brandon Lord Ross and vocalist / lyricist Lynnette Shelley, the band is rounded out by guitarist Scott Weingarten (since 2017) and drummer Ryan Kleeman (since 2025). The band is releasing their sixth full-length studio album, All the Wolves Are Fed, on January 16, 2026. This album features their previous drummer, Severyn Clarke.

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LONG BIO

THE RED MASQUE is an original avant rock band from the Philadelphia area. Part art, part alchemy, the group's experimental songwriting style is both angular and eerie, accented by freeform space rock improvisations, intricate acoustics, dark atmospherics and chunky riffs. Unconventional and eccentric in musical form, the sophisticatedly sinister The Red Masque fuses together such disparate musical references as horror movie soundtracks, rock-in-opposition, progressive rock, experimental, zeuhl, heavy rock, gothic, psychedelia, space rock, and kraut rock.

Founded in February 2001 by bassist / keyboardist Brandon Lord Ross and vocalist / lyricist Lynnette Shelley, the Red Masque went through several lineup changes over the years, but its intent and integrity has always remained the same. The band's goal was, and is, to create original music that pushes the envelope of the listener's expectations. With such influences as Magma, King Crimson, Hawkwind, Gong, Pink Floyd, Bauhaus, Art Bears, and Van Der Graaf Generator, The Red Masque's compositions are as intense as they are unique.

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Connecting to an audience within the underground progressive and psychedelic music communities for their uncompromising and intense style of music, The Red Masque have released to date one EP ("Death of the Red Masque" in 2001), two live albums ("Stars Fall On Me: Live at Orion Studios" in 2009 and "Live at the Kennett Flash" in 2018 ), and five studio albums ("Victoria and the Haruspex" in 2002, "Feathers for Flesh" in 2004, "Fossil Eyes" in 2008, "Mythalogue" in 2013, and "Fathomless" in 2018, as well as one single, "Beggars and Thieves" (2003). Their record, "Mythalogue", was mixed by acclaimed producer and musician Bob Drake and released through Beta-lactam Ring Records in May 2013. Their last studio album, "Fathomless" was recorded at Philly JAM Recording with experienced engineer and Sigma Sound alumnus Mark J. Montoro. The album was released independently in late October 2018.

 

In March 2024, The Red Masque started recording sessions for a new album at Orion Studios in Baltimore. This new album, All the Wolves Are Fed, will be released independently on January 16, 2026. The Tear the Sky Down EP was released on April 1, 2025, featuring the studio track "Tear the Sky Down" and a live rendition of "Howl", recorded at the Kennett Flash in Kennett Square, PA.

"All The Wolves Are Fed" will be available for purchase through Bandcamp (including a limited run CD) and various digital retailers on January 16, 2026 (iTunes, CD Baby, Spotify etc). This new album was recorded at Orion Sound Studios in Baltimore and features six brand new tracks, including "Tear the Sky Down", "Howl", "Fever Dreams", "Insomniac", "Fool Again", and "Pearl Grey". The digital release of the album also includes a bonus track of "Howl", recorded live at the Kennett Flash in Kennett Square, PA.

Featuring bold vocals, dynamic instrumentation, and unconventional compositions, "All The Wolves Are Fed" is the band's most ferocious album to date. This new album features intense music that feeds both the head and the (dark) heart.

PRE-ORDER on Bandcamp at https://theredmasque.bandcamp.com/album/all-the-wolves-are-fed

Join in for a LISTENING PARTY with members of the band on January 15th at 8 PM EST.

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THE RED MASQUE

All the Wolves Are Fed (Album Performer Line-Up)

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BRANDON LORD ROSS:
Bass, Keyboards, Hammond Organ, Echo Theremin

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LYNNETTE SHELLEY:
Vocals & Lyrics

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SCOTT WEINGARTEN:
Electric & Acoustic Guitars

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SEVERYN CLARKE:
Drums & Percussion

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with
Special Guest, JOE PAGLIA:
Keyboard solo & additional keyboards on "Fool Again"

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THE RED MASQUE

Live Line-Up (2025-present)

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BRANDON LORD ROSS: Bass and Keyboards

LYNNETTE SHELLEY: Vocals and Lyrics

SCOTT WEINGARTEN: Guitars

RYAN KLEEMAN: Drums

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