JONAS REINGOLD is thrilled to announce the release of TRANSMUTATION, the sixth studio album from his critically acclaimed solo project, KARMAKANIC.
 
After an eight-year hiatus, Reingold returns to Karmakanic with renewed passion and creativity. He describes Transmutation as his boldest artistic statement yet, pushing progressive rock to new heights and reaching new audiences.
 
"It’s been an amazing journey creating this beast of an album, collaborating with exceptional musicians in state-of-the-art studios like Ocean Way in Nashville and CLA Studios in LA. I’m deeply grateful for everyone’s contributions to Transmutation. The title itself signifies transformation into a new state of being—just like the constant flux of the universe. My music evolves too, starting as a seed and blooming into something vibrant—hopefully not fading too soon!"
 
Reingold has enlisted a stellar lineup of world-class musicians to bring his vision to life. Among them is his longtime friend and musical companion, Steve Hackett (Genesis), who delivers breathtaking guitar work throughout the album. Drum legends Simon Phillips (Toto, The Who, Judas Priest), Nick D’Virgilio (Big Big Train, Spock’s Beard, Mr. Big), and Craig Blundell (Steven Wilson, Steve Hackett, Frost) provide a rhythm section of extraordinary depth.
For the first time, Reingold collaborates with vocalist John Mitchell (Asia, Lonely Robot, Frost, Arena), whose gritty, soulful voice perfectly complements Reingold’s melodic compositions. Additionally, Randy McStine (Steven Wilson, Porcuine Tree) delivers lead guitar firepower, marking their first collaboration since The Fringe in 2016.
 
"I have to pinch myself seeing who’s on this album—heroes of mine! I’m truly humbled and grateful for their contributions. This is a joint venture. I often joke that Karmakanic is the prog equivalent of FC Barcelona—only the best players onboard."
 
The album also features an all-star lineup, including Lalle Larsson, Andy Tillison, Tomas Bodin, Luke Machin, Göran Edman, Rob Townsend, Roger King, and Krister Jonsson, among others.Recorded across Nashville, Los Angeles, Germany, and Austria, the album delivers a breathtaking sonic experience, mixed by five-time Grammy-winning engineer Chris Lord-Alge (Rolling Stones, Muse, Tina Turner, Prince) at his Los Angeles studio, MIX LA.
Transmutation releases on 7th March 2025 and will be available on CD, vinyl, and streaming platforms. Celebrating independent artistry, all formats will be released on Jonas’s own label, Reingold Records.
 
The cover artwork/photo by Diana Seifert and graphics by Hajo Müller—known for Steven Wilson’s recent projects
 
Transmutation Track Listing:
 
Brace for Impact
End of the Road
Cosmic Love
All That Glitters Is Not Gold
We Got the World
Falling
Gotta Lose This Ball and Chain
Transmutation
 
Featured Musicians:
 
Jonas Reingold (Bass guitars, keyboards, vocals)
John Mitchell (Lead vocals)
Steve Hackett (Lead guitars)
Randy McStine (Lead guitars, vocals)
Jan-Olof Jonsson (Acoustic Guitars)
Luke Machin (Guitars)
Sven Cirnski (Guitars)
Krister Jonsson (Guitars)
Simon Phillips (Drums)
Craig Blundell (Drums)
Nick D’Virgilio (Drums)
Lalle Larsson (Keys)
Tomas Bodin (Keys)
Roger King (Keys)
Gerry Schuller (Keys)
Göran Edman (Vocals)
Dina Höblinger (Vocals)
Amanda Lehrman (Vocals)
Rob Townsend (Saxophones)
Mixed by Chris Lord Alge at MIX LA
Produced by Jonas Reingold