11/09/2026
"Too Late" is the third single and video by Moonlit Masquerade
Listen here: https://orcd.co/ml-too-late
The chorus riff for "Too Late" came out of nowhere — and everything else was built around it. Mastermind Nick Layton channels his love for Jake E. Lee's work with Ozzy into the verses and solo, filtered through his own style, on this standout track from MOONLIT MASQUERADE.
Featuring the incredible Göran Edman (Yngwie Malmsteen, John Norum) on vocals, whose melodic control turns even the verses into pure hooks before the chorus explodes into full epic power metal glory.
This is also one of the rare MOONLIT MASQUERADE tracks where Nick composed the guitar solo note-for-note rather than improvising — a fully worked-out centerpiece for the song.
Music written by Nick Layton
Lyrics and vocal melodies written by Göran Edman
Created & engineered by Nick Layton at Higher Ground Studio, Vancouver/WA, USA
Mixed & mastered by Simone Mularoni at Domination Studio, San Marino
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Nick Layton - guitars (FireWölfe, Reign of Glory, Q5)
Barry Sparks - bass (MSG, Dokken)
Mike Vanderhule - drums (Y&T)
Göran Edman - vocals (Yngwie Malmsteen, John Norum)
