Prince Of Failure - Prince Of Failure [Cream White Vinyl]

Cat. no: KSCOPE1256
Format: LP Cream White Vinyl
Barcode: 802644825618
Release Date: 19 Jun 2026
Genre: Hard Rock and Metal

PRINCE OF FAILURE - THE NEW STUDIO ALBUM FROM DANIEL TOMPKINS (TESSERACT) & PAUL ORTIZ (CHIMP SPANNER) - AVAILABLE ON DIGIPACK CD EDITION INCLUDES 8-PAGE PRINTED BOOKLET WITH LYRICS & ORIGINAL ARTWORK AND LP VINYL.

'Prince of Failure' marks a significant shift in Daniel Tompkins' creative world. Written & developed over several years with Paul Ortiz (Chimp Spanner), the album traces a long internal process rather than a single moment of inspiration. The material reflects on neurodivergence, masking, & the psychological weight of living out of alignment with expectation - themes that shape both the narrative & the sound of the record.
The Prince is presented as an archetype rather than a persona: a name given to the internal voice formed through self-doubt, perfectionism, & misinterpretation. By defining it, Tompkins reframes it. The songs move through states of disorientation, isolation, & repetition before arriving at a quieter form of acceptance. The emphasis is on observation rather than resolution.

"Rightly lauded for his supreme technical skills" CLASH

Musically, the album develops the atmosphere of Daniel Tompkins' earlier solo work into darker, more reflective territory. Paul's spacious arrangements, electronic textures & powerful guitar work sit alongside intimate, close-mic vocals, creating a strong sense of immediacy without sacrificing the dynamic scope associated with Tompkins' progressive background & work with TesseracT. The pacing is restrained & deliberate with interludes & recurring motifs reinforcing the feeling of a continuous psychological arc.

The decision to release the record under the name 'Prince of Failure' reflects the collaborative identity of the project & separates it from Tompkins' previous roles. It allows the work to exist on its own terms, without reference to past expectations. The 'Prince of Failure' now stands as an official creative partnership between Tompkins & Ortiz, a shared vision with long-term intent.

This edition of 'Prince Of Failure' is presented as a 4-panel CD digipack & includes an 8-page printed booklet with lyrics & artwork.

LP Cream White Vinyl Tracks: Dream Stealer (05:20) / Moonlight (04:09) / Phantom (04:01) / Fragile Crown (03:14) / Saturn's Shadow (04:16) / Silent Throne (04:50) / Horizon (feat Krystyn Hope) (05:08) / Prince Of Failure (03:39) / Heartless (03:36) / Jaded Mantra (05:43)