Beijing-based progressive power metal project Wheel of Time, led by composer and multi-instrumentalist Jimmie Hong, has released their new single 2063, featuring a guest guitar solo by Tony MacAlpine (Planet X), from their debut full-length album Asymmetry, set for release on November 12, 2025. The track, accompanied by a music video, is available to stream at:
2063 draws inspiration from the Star Trek universe, specifically the year 2063, marking humanity’s first warp flight and alien contact. The song blends cinematic narration simulating astronaut dialogue with progressive melodies and intricate instrumental textures, reflecting the cosmic theme.
Asymmetry, an eight-track album, features collaborations with renowned musicians including Derek Sherinian (ex-Dream Theater), Michele Luppi (Whitesnake), Timo Tolkki (Stratovarius), Tom MacLean (To-Mera), and Alexandre Aposan. The tracklist includes:
- Grand Cosmos (ft. Derek Sherinian) – 06:40
- Freedom Day (ft. Derek Sherinian & Michele Luppi) – 05:40
- Blind Sight (ft. Alexandre Aposan) – 06:52
- Addicted!… (ft. Derek Sherinian & Timo Tolkki) – 04:45
- … To the Awakening (ft. Tom MacLean) – 07:12
- The Night of Eternity (ft. Derek Sherinian) – 07:38
- China Moon – 05:03
- 2063 (ft. Tony MacAlpine) – 06:44
Recorded at Twelve-tone Studio, produced, mixed, and mastered by Tom MacLean, with orchestration by Marcos Barilari and album art by Aleh, the album combines progressive metal’s technical precision, power metal’s melodic strength, and subtle Eastern influences, exploring themes of time, destiny, and self-discovery.
Pre-orders are available at wheeloftime.bandcamp.com/album/asymmetry.
Follow Wheel of Time on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Music.