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Coheed and Cambria Unveil Deluxe Edition of 'The Father of Make Believe'
9/11/2025, 1:43:57 PM
Announcement of the Deluxe Edition
Coheed and Cambria, the progressive rock band, has announced the release of a deluxe edition of their latest album, *The Father of Make Believe*, titled *The Father of Make Believe: The New Entities Edition*. This expanded version will be available on October 3, 2025, through Virgin Music Group. It features four new songs that introduce four new characters, referred to as "Entities," into the band's ongoing *Vaxis / The Amory Wars* saga. The first of these new tracks, "Key Entity Extraction VII: Yuko the Trivial," has been released along with a lyric video.
Details of the Deluxe Edition
The deluxe edition will be available on vinyl as a 2-LP pressing, offered in two limited colorways: "Quintillian Blue" and "Purple Optic Distortion," with each color limited to 1,500 copies. Additionally, a standard and retail exclusive version will also be available while supplies last. The complete tracklist for *The New Entities Edition* includes:
1. Yesterday’s Lost
2. Goodbye, Sunshine
3. Searching for Tomorrow
4. The Father of Make Believe
5. Meri of Mercy
6. Blind Side Sonny
7. Play the Poet
8. One Last Miracle
9. Corner My Confidence
10. Someone Who Can
11. The Continuum I: Welcome to Forever, Mr Nobody
12. The Continuum II: The Flood
13. The Continuum III: Tethered Together
14. The Continuum IV: So It Goes
15. Key Entity Extraction VI – Melvin The Mistake
16. Key Entity Extraction VII – Yuko The Trivial
17. Key Entity Extraction VIII – Peter The Wishing
18. Key Entity Extraction IX – Shiloh The Selfish
Upcoming Events and Tours
In addition to the album announcement, Coheed and Cambria are currently on a co-headlining tour with Taking Back Sunday, which includes a sold-out performance at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre on September 12, 2025. The tour will conclude with a final show in Los Angeles on September 23, 2025. On the same day, the band will also participate in a special event at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, celebrating the 20th anniversary of their landmark album, *Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV, Vol. I: From Fear Through the Eyes of Madness*. This event will feature an acoustic performance and a Q&A session hosted by MTV personality Matt Pinfield.
Criticism & Opposition
While the announcement has been met with enthusiasm from fans, some critics argue that the continuous expansion of the *Vaxis / The Amory Wars* narrative may dilute the original storytelling. However, the band maintains that each new release adds depth and complexity to their artistic universe.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The Father Of Make Believe: The New Entities Edition” — Claudio Sanchez, Frontman of Coheed and Cambria
Coheed and Cambria continue to engage their audience with new music and live performances, solidifying their place in the progressive rock genre.
