album · March 5, 2002

The Second Stage Turbine Blade

Coheed and Cambria

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prog rockmetalalternative

The debut album from Coheed and Cambria, "The Second Stage Turbine Blade," blends progressive rock and metal with a narrative that would become a hallmark of the band's career. It set the stage for their ambitious storytelling and intricate musicianship.

• The album was released on Equal Vision Records in 2002.
• It is the first part of the Amory Wars concept, following the character of 'Coheed and Cambria'.
• The album features the song "Devil in Jersey City," which became one of their early signature tracks.

Coheed and Cambria is a progressive rock band from Nyack, New York, best known for their complex conceptual albums. "The Second Stage Turbine Blade" was their debut album, released when the band was still establishing themselves in the early 2000s underground music scene.