EPK – Shroud – Pax Nocturna (2026)
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“The album, front to back, is structured to be a ride. Black Metal and Thrash Metal are the driving genres, but we incorporate elements of Death and Melodic Metal as well. It goes fast, sometimes it slows down, but it’s meant to be a rollercoaster of heavy metal that takes you on a journey with a bit of everything while maintaining the sound of ‘Shroud.’” – Matt Conti – Guitar and Vocals – Shroud
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Band: Shroud
Album Title – Pax Nocturna
Release date: June 4th, 2026
Label: Self-Release
Genre: Blackened Thrash Metal
Location of band: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Track Listing:
1. Pax Nocturna (0:43)
2. The Eternal Void (5:09)
3. The Zealot (5:15)
4. Merciless Tyrants (5:59)
5. Darkest Night (4:45)
6. Diablivion (5:28)
7. Death Blows Over (4:18)
8. All Creation (5:29)
9. Abaddon (7:55)
Album Length: 45:05
Album Recording Credits:
– All songs performed by: Matt Conti, Zack Osiris, Jordan Barillaro, Justin Cournoyer
– All songs written by: Matt Conti and Zack Osiris
– Produced by: Shroud and Jordan Barillaro
– Mixed by: Jordan Barillaro
– Album Art by: Justin Cournoyer
– Mastered by: Tore Stjerna
Album and Live Band lineup:
Matt Conti – Guitar and Vocals
Jordan Barillaro – Guitar
Zack Osiris – Drums
Justin Cournoyer – Bass
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About The Album or Single Artwork:
It’s a representation of our love and admiration for the occult. The colours themselves, the circular position of the characters involved, the full moon in the center, etc., are influenced by the dark fantasy artworks of Yoshitaka Amano and the Surreal Horror art of Zdzislaw Beksinski. There is also an element of The Lord of the Rings involved with the imagery. It’s symbolic in the sense that the 4 of us (depicted on the left) are at the worship of the Demonic Lord Murmur (on the right), who is the Archduke and Lord of Hell, representing philosophy and music.
About the album as a whole (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):
The overall concept of the album is Satanic Gnosticism. It’s the rejection of order and the corruption inflicted upon earth and its people by organized religions and corrupt leaders. It’s embracing the chaos that we naturally come from and acknowledging that we are sons and daughters of the black flame and born from the abyss to which we long to return. A higher form of consciousness and what lies beyond this place. It’s a fuck you to the enemies of the planet and acknowledges we are our own gods and masters, and to embrace that power for ourselves
It’s the fascination and worship of death and the beyond while rejecting what is acceptably taught to most of the world’s population.
It is peace within the night.
It is Pax Nocturna.
L-R – Justin Cournoyer – Bass, Matt Conti – Guitar and Vocals, Zack Osiris – Drums, Jordan Barillaro – Guitar
Emerging from the depths below, Shroud is set to make their full-length debut with ‘Pax Nocturna.’
Formed in 2022 by Guitarist/Vocalist Matt Conti and Drummer Zack Osiris, the band quickly solidified its lineup with the addition of Jordan Barillaro on Guitar and Justin Cournoyer on bass. Each member brought a blend of technical prowess and raw intensity, setting the stage for Shroud’s relentless sonic assault.
Drawing inspiration from the bleak and obscure corners of existence, Shroud embarked on their musical journey, crafting compositions that reflect the darkness and chaos of the human psyche. Their sound, characterized by blistering riffs, thunderous drums, and raspy vocals that echo through the void, resonates deeply within the metal community. Overall, the general perception of the band would be closest to the style of Blackened Thrash Metal.
After honing their craft through intense and electrifying live performances in the Quebec music scene, Shroud is set to unleash their debut album ‘Pax Nocturna’ on June 4th, 2026.
Discography:
2026 – Pax Nocturna (LP)
2024 – The Eternal Void (Single)
2025 – All Creation (Single)
SHARED STAGE WITH:
Exciter, Midnight, Wraith, Goatwhore, Vitriol, Necrofier, Wormwitch, Spiter, Gudsforladt, Tomarumvoid, Angelus Apatrida, Sorguinazia
TOURS AND FESTIVALS
2026 – Speed Trap vol 2, Montreal, CA
2024 – Woods of Gallows V, New York, USA
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