CHANGELING – A New Chapter in Tom Geldschläger’s Musical Journey

CHANGELING is the latest musical project of Berlin-based artist Tom Geldschläger, also known as Fountainhead. This versatile musician, whose talents span roles as a guitarist, mixing/mastering engineer, and even occasional oud player, has been a prominent figure in the global music scene for years. His impressive portfolio includes contributions to over a hundred releases and collaborations with renowned artists such as Obscura, Belphegor, Marco Minnemann, Defeated Sanity, Amogh Symphony, Hannes Grossmann, and Nader Sadek.Tom is widely recognized as a leading innovator in integrating the fretless guitar into extreme metal genres. His unique style and bold approach to composition have earned him the title of a „modern-day guitar legend.” Endorsed by prestigious brands like Aristides Guitars, Elixir Strings, and Bare Knuckle Pickups, he is also a sought-after clinician and speaker, sharing his expertise on creativity, music production, and musicians’ mental health.A Fresh Start with CHANGELINGIn early 2024, Tom took a significant leap forward—his project Fountainhead evolved into CHANGELING, marking the start of a new era with a record deal signed with the acclaimed label Season of Mist.

The debut album, sharing the name CHANGELING, is a 65-minute conceptual masterpiece featuring an all-star lineup of musicians from Fear Factory, Alkaloid, and Virvum.

CHANGELING’s sound is an adventurous fusion of progressive metal, death metal, jazz/fusion, and world music, enriched with intricate orchestral arrangements performed by a 40-piece ensemble of guest musicians.

The album also features the highly anticipated sequel to Tom’s renowned composition „Weltseele”, an orchestral metal epic that first appeared on Obscura’s Billboard-charting album „Akroasis”, which introduced Tom to the global metal community back in 2016.CHANGELING Live2024 will also see Tom embarking on his first-ever solo tour in India, showcasing music from CHANGELING alongside highlights from his diverse discography. For both longtime fans and new listeners, this promises to be an unparalleled sonic experience.

Praise from the Music WorldTom’s artistry has earned widespread acclaim from fellow musicians and critics alike:”The Steve Vai of the new millennium.” – Christian Münzner (Obscura, Necrophagist)”A mind-blowing trip into musical realms largely untraveled.” – Thecirclepit.com”One of the absolute best players in the world.” – Bill Hudson (DORO, Trans-Siberian Orchestra)”Unique in a world full of cliché guitarists.” – Ray Riendeau (Halford, James LaBrie)CHANGELING is more than just a new project—it’s a bold statement of Tom Geldschläger’s artistic evolution, fearlessly pushing the boundaries of genre and redefining the landscape of progressive music