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Montreal, QC – February 17, 2026
THE DIVINE PROJECT Unleash Video “Don’t Startle The Murder” Off New “Rebirth” EP
Ontario March Mayhem 2026 Tour w/ SELIAS
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TDP – L-R – Mitch Greenham (Drums) | Eric Divine (Guitar) | Ro Stevens (vocals) | Derek ‘DRock’ Boshkov (Bass) | David T.Anselmo (Guitar)
Photo by: Ivan Gaitan-Ruiz (IG: @pato.feoart)
Canadian metal act The Divine Project has officially re‑emerged with “Rebirth,” a ferocious and emotionally charged EP that marks the beginning of a new chapter for the band. Faster, heavier, and more complex than anything in their catalogue, “Rebirth” is a declaration of intent, a sharpened, revitalized version of The Divine Project that refuses to be ignored.
The band is sharing their latest music video for “Don’t Startle The Murder”, as well as a run of March tour dates across Ontario with SELIAS, bringing their high‑energy, pit‑starting live show to fans new and old (dates listed below).
“Rebirth” is a four‑track journey through resistance, collapse, danger, and endurance. Written as the band’s official relaunch, the EP blends modern metal, groove, djent, metalcore, and cinematic aggression into a sound that fans struggle to categorize, but instantly recognize.
The EP was built on a strict philosophy: If the five of them can’t play it live, it doesn’t go on the record. Every sound on “Rebirth” is performed live without essential backing tracks.
Pre‑production was done entirely in‑house, with demos so polished that Eardrum Valley Records used the original guitar and bass tracks in the final mix. Only drums and vocals were re‑recorded in the studio.
The band has released a new music video for “Don’t Startle The Murder”, the EP’s most volatile and cinematic track. The song’s title is intentional wordplay; a “murder” is a group of crows, and the lyrics explore the predatory nature of self‑righteous authority figures. A fun fact about the track is that the Latin‑inspired bridge features percussion recorded using children’s toys, a plastic maraca, and a clapper, after the band realized they had no Latin instruments on hand during vocal tracking.
The video amplifies the song’s tension, psychological pressure, and explosive energy, capturing the essence of The Divine Project’s new era.
Watch and listen to the music video “Don’t Startle The Murder” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQ3fpbeu_f8
Hailing from the Greater Toronto Area, The Divine Project blends hard rock and metal into a sound that is raw, emotive, and aggressively modern. Their electrifying live performances have earned them direct support slots for Eyes Set To Kill, Black Satellite, Awake At Last, Sumo Cyco, and Escape The Fate.
Each member brings a distinct musical background, from djent and deathcore to nu‑metal, funk, prog, and 80s metal, creating a signature sound that fans say reminds them of Trivium, Linkin Park, Killswitch Engage, Static‑X, and All That Remains, while still being unmistakably TDP.
The band is already deep into their next EP, heading into the studio this April. While “Rebirth” is fueled by anger, speed, and defiance, the next release explores darker emotional territory, a lonesome story with a faint glimmer of light.
“Rebirth,” released November 28, 2025, is available at the following links:
Add to your Spotify playlist – https://open.spotify.com/album/1ROxx7e7BhrPDtZizNhsNk
Bandcamp – https://thedivineproject.bandcamp.com/album/rebirth
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Track Listing:
1. The Revolt (3:46)
2. Ruins Of Truth (3:27)
3. Don’t Startle The Murder (4:18)
4. The Longest Night (5:53)
EP Length: 17:24
The Divine Project will bring “Rebirth” to the stage this March with a series of Ontario shows featuring their signature high‑energy, crowd‑driven performance. Known for jumping into the pit, starting mosh circles, and feeding off fan energy, the band promises a live experience that is intense, immersive, and unforgettable.
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March Mayhem 2026 Tour w/ Selias, The Divine Project
Ticket info – https://www.tdp-official.com/event-list
March 13 – The Richmond Tavern – London, ON
March 14 – The Atria – Oshawa, ON
March 27 – See Scape – Toronto, ON
More info:
https://www.tdp-official.com/
https://www.facebook.com/thedivineproject/
https://www.instagram.com/TheDivineProject
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“… I’m simply left wanting more. Not from the track itself, but from an EP whose tracks each bring their own texturally layered elements, all melded together in an extraordinary Extended Play recording.” – Jay Broderick, LoudTO, 2025
“You know a band is special when they have a truly unique sound. Those were my thoughts when I gave this EP a listen.” – “Metal” Mike, @black_kross_zine, 2026)
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