NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – May 13, 2026
Canada’s THE DIVINE PROJECT Storms The Great Escape Festival (UK) + Drops “The Longest Night” Lyric Video
+ Set To Perform at NXNE (Toronto) June 2026 and New EP “Rebirth” Out Now!
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L-R – Derek ‘DRock’ Boshkov (Bass), Ro Stevens (vocals), Eric Divine (Guitar), David T.Anselmo (Guitar), Mitch Greenham (Drums)
Ontario metal force The Divine Project continues its explosive rise with the release of the brand‑new lyric video for “The Longest Night”, the sweeping and emotionally charged closing track from their latest EP “Rebirth.”
The release of the video is in the lead-up to the band’s upcoming performance at this week’s The Great Escape Festival (The Alternative Escape stage) (https://greatescapefestival.com/the-alternative-escape/) in Brighton, UK, on May 15th at The Fiddler’s Elbow, marking a major international milestone for the fast‑ascending Canadian act. Next month, The Divine Project returns home to take the stage at NXNE 2026 in Toronto on June 11th at The Bovine Sex Club (https://www.nxne.com/2026-artists/the-divine-project), further cementing their reputation as one of the most compelling heavy acts emerging from the GTA.
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Both performances are part of the Rock & Metal Alliance showcases, marking a significant milestone for the band as they continue their relaunch with a revamped lineup and a sharper, heavier, more defiant sound. Their addition to these festivals follows a surge of momentum, including a successful March run supporting Selias, plus recent shows alongside Eyes Set To Kill, Black Satellite, Awake At Last, Sumo Cyco, and Escape The Fate.
Everything the band is doing in 2026 supports their acclaimed EP “Rebirth,” a four‑track onslaught of technical precision, emotional weight, and unapologetic heaviness. The EP marks the official refurbishment of The Divine Project with its new lineup, frontman Ro Stevens, founder/guitarist Eric Divine, lead guitarist David T. Anselmo, bassist Derek “DRock” Boshkov, and drummer Mitch Greenham.
“We set the goals to reintroduce The Divine Project to the world as a faster, heavier, and more complex band… Rebirth is our new beginning and our way of saying The Divine Project is here to stay,” adds the band.
“The Longest Night” is the EP’s most expansive track, an emotional, cinematic closer that blends tension, heaviness, and catharsis. Musically, it builds from introspective unease into a soaring, anthemic release, showcasing the band’s love for 2000s metalcore, dynamic vocal storytelling, and rhythm‑driven movement.
Lyrically, the song explores the reckoning of a soldier who realizes too late that the cause they fought for was built on lies. It’s not a pro‑ or anti‑war statement, but a human one, an examination of vulnerability, exploitation, and the moment you confront the truth after the damage is done.
The track is a collective favourite among the band, and its title was chosen only a day before the EP’s submission, an instinctive decision that ultimately captured the song’s emotional weight.
Watch and listen to the lyric video for “The Longest Night” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfMwakVil7g
Across its four tracks, The Revolt, Ruins of Truth, Don’t Startle The Murder, and The Longest Night, “Rebirth” moves through themes of resistance, collapse, danger, and endurance. The EP blends metalcore, djent, nu‑groove, and progressive influences while maintaining a signature sound fans have struggled to categorize, but instantly recognize.
The artwork, featuring an angel forming from dust, symbolizes the band’s rebirth into a new era. As guitarist David explains:
“The name ‘Rebirth’ is inspired by our new line‑up and era… The angel forming up from dust represents breaking through the void.”
The Divine Project has become a staple in the Ontario heavy music scene, known for its explosive live shows and genre‑blending musicianship. Their mission is simple: bring music that’s considered underground or too heavy into the spotlight.
The band’s writing process is a collaborative “hot potato” of ideas, with each member shaping the final product. Everything on “Rebirth” was performed live, with no essential backing tracks, reflecting their commitment to authenticity and raw performance. The band entered the studio in April to begin recording their follow‑up to “Rebirth”. While still unmistakably TDP, the next EP will explore darker, more emotionally lonesome territory.
Recommended for fans of Trivium, Killswitch Engage, Static‑X, Linkin Park, and All That Remains, “Rebirth” was released on November 28, 2025, and is available at the following links:
Add to your Spotify playlist – https://open.spotify.com/album/1ROxx7e7BhrPDtZizNhsNk
Bandcamp – https://thedivineproject.bandcamp.com/album/rebirth
Music Video – The Revolt – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suxgZ3EqZtE
Music Video – Don’t Startle The Murder – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQ3fpbeu_f8
Lyric Video – Ruins of Truth – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuZZLCW-8O0
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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
EP and Live Band Line Up:
Ro Stevens – Vocals
Eric Divine – Founder/Guitar
David T. Anselmo – Guitar
Derek ‘DRock’ Boshkov – Bass
Mitch Greenham – Drums
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)
“With a mix of styles and a strong DIY approach, The Divine Project are a band to keep an eye on as they continue to grow beyond the Toronto scene.” – Dayna Szymanski – This Day In Metal
“The Divine Project may not look traditionally Metal but boy can they break it down! ” – Blast Toronto
“The name of their 2025 EP Rebirth is fitting. This album feels like an evolution for the band… Every song has its own distinct identity, albeit with a strong family resemblance of sound…. Ro’s vocal range is wide, able to give you everything from low guttural screams to rich, neo-operatic tenor melodies… It’s an absolutely captivating blend of feral, unrestrained energy and beautiful vocal tone…” – FalseChord
“Coming out to a packed crowd, the songs off Rebirth came to life under the stage lights, signalling a new era for the band… To see them live, expect a high energy set, a rowdy crowd, and some heavy ass music.” – FalseChord
“You ever watch a band and realize halfway through that there’s no safety net? No laptop running stems, no hidden tracks filling the gaps, just five people in a room making every sound you’re hearing with their actual hands? That’s The Divine Project. Ontario. “Rebirth” EP.” – Papy Jeff Metal
“Canadian band The Divine Project released the EP “Rebirth” back in 2025, and this is a production that might be of interest also for fans of progressive metal. Initially we are presented with a band that gleefully enters a more hectic and borderline chaotic landscape of extreme metal oriented escapades, with gruff, distorted vocals and a high level of intensity. But as this EP unfolds one does notice that we get an array of changes and alterations in tempo, while the gruff vocals alternate with a more aggressive hardcore style of delivery as well as clean and melodic vocals in a controlled and more powerful mode of delivery. More delicate interludes and strikingly melodic ones at that too starts entering the framework, and the end result is both varied and at times rather unpredictable. A production to seek out by those who enjoy an expressive band that makes use of powerful and dramatic high intensity statements but also gentler, melodic and atmospheric laden side steps, taking on the metal universe in a manner rather close to a contemporary progressive metal expression on occasion.” – Progressor
“A huge like from me. My take on the EP: From the 1st track till the last one you are taken on a metal roller coaster ride with no breaks. Every song is masterly crafted and performed. This is a killer EP and if you haven’t got it yet, you are missing out on Top tier musicians at their best. Rebirth get a massive yes from me and is on my personal playlist.” – Project Metal Music
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