EPK – Killed By Sorrow – Empire of Excess (2026
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For fans of Unearth, Killswitch Engage, Poison The Well, Trivium, Lamb of God
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“Canadian underground hardcore punks in Killed By Sorrow’s newest single, Betrayal, definitely stays loyal to the metalcore scene by actually sounding like thrash metal tones mixed with a hardcore punk grit and attitude. Heavily distorted rhythms sound closer to your traditional hardcore, but paired with your traditional style of hardcore punk vocals, Betrayal lets you know not to cross Killed By Sorrow. Huge basslines underneath and in-the-pocket drumming made this one an interesting approach in a crowded metalcore genre, and it’s more than worth a few listens.” – Metal Institute of Thrashology (2026)
Track Listing:
1. The End is Near – 3:38
2. Empire of Excess – 3:04
3. The Burial – 3:28
4. Betrayal – 3:51
5. Never Give Up – 2:37
6. All My Brothers – 3:18
7. In The Spotlight – 3:17
8. Killed By Sorrow – 3:29
9. Unchained – 3:42
10. Stay In Line – 3:28
Album Length: 33:55
Album Credits:
Artwork by Ian Chouinard
All songs by Killed by Sorrow
All songs Recorded, Mixed and Mastered at House of Gain Studio by Maxime Lacroix.
Vocals: Sebastien Mailloux
Lead Guitar: Tommy Forand
Rhythm Guitar: Sam Ham
Bass: Martin Bersier-Carpentier
Drums: Martin Charbonneau
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About The Single and Album Artwork:
Unchained (Single): Someone is trapped in the 9-to-5 routine
Empire of Excess (Album) – A world collapsing from overconsuming
About The Album (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):
There is a track for everyone in there; you got some fast, some downbeat even some punk rock. There is definitely a track that will please any kind of listener. We pride ourselves on making sure the album has a different vibe from start to finish.
Track by Track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):
1- The End is Near: This is the Apocalypse; the vocals run the show, the breakdown is nasty, and the solo is mint.
Lyrics: A viral plague consumes the world, turning the infected into hunters. Civilization collapses, hope dies, and survival becomes the only instinct left.
2- Empire of Excess: Bass line starts this one, fastest song on the album, deep lyrics with easy singing along.
Lyrics: The song portrays a society addicted to constant consumption, where people chase novelty and discard anything old. This obsession with buying leads to emotional numbness and a growing mountain of waste that symbolizes the collapse of meaningful living.
3- The Burial: This is our first video clip, the slowest song on there with great melodic vibes.
Lyrics: It’s a dark, ritual-like descent into death where silence, decay, and inevitability swallow everything. The living fade, the dead rise, and no one escapes.
4- Betrayal: Heavy punching song with a great breakdown. Great guitar riffs.
Lyrics: The song depicts the collapse of trust after a deep personal betrayal. The narrator feels poisoned by lies, wounded by someone they once fully trusted, and left emotionally bleeding from repeated backstabbing. The pain becomes overwhelming, building into a crescendo where they can no longer endure the deception.
5- Never Give Up: Punk rock vibe with melodic riffs on the guitar.
Lyrics: The song is an anthem of resilience and inner strength. It opens with a solitary figure standing beneath the moonlight, facing darkness and uncertainty alone. Despite storms, shadows, and the weight of adversity, the narrator refuses to bend. Their spirit rises from the echoes of time, fueled by an iron will and a hardened heart.
6- All my Brothers: Aggressive guitar with great drum fills and sing-along back vocals.
Lyrics: The song celebrates friendship, freedom, and living in the moment. It opens with a call to shake off negativity, ditch responsibilities, and reconnect with the people who matter most. The narrator rallies their closest friends, grabs some beers, and decides to take a spontaneous break from everyday life
7- In the Spotlight: Fast-paced song with lyrics running the show, great breakdown.
Lyrics: The song explores the intense pressure of performing under public scrutiny. It begins with the narrator standing alone in the spotlight, feeling exposed as anxiety rises and self-doubt threatens to take control. The fear of not meeting expectations becomes a central internal battle.
8- Killed by Sorrow: This is what Killed by Sorrow was to offer, with great breakdown and melodic transition.
Lyrics: The song portrays a person overwhelmed by sadness, regret, and the weight of past mistakes. Their life feels like it’s slipping away, and the constant sorrow they carry affects every decision they make. Each day becomes a struggle for survival, with haunting memories and emotional emptiness replacing the joy they once had.
9- Unchained: Slowest song of the album; vocals are insane on this track.
Lyrics: The song portrays someone trapped in a suffocating, repetitive cycle that feels like a living hell. Their life has become a prison without bars—an existence where every day strips away a little more of who they are. The narrator feels erased, controlled, and reduced to a hollow version of themselves
10- Stay in Line: Melodic track with great guitar leads and a chorus that stays in your head.
Lyrics: The song expresses the crushing weight of guilt, regret, and confinement after a life-changing event. The narrator feels permanently altered, filled with remorse, judged harshly, and trapped in a metaphorical cage where rage is the only thing left.
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Killed by Sorrow emerged from Montreal’s South Shore metal-music scene in the mid-2000s, carving out their identity with a sound heavily inspired by the emotional intensity of Poison the Well, the razor-sharp riffing of Unearth, and the melodic precision of Trivium. These influences shaped the band’s early songwriting, blending aggression with dynamic melodic structures.
During their formative years, Killed by Sorrow built a reputation through high-energy performances across local venues. A major milestone of this era was sharing the stage with renowned Swedish hardcore band Raised Fist, a moment that reinforced the band’s credibility.
Band Line-up:
Sébastien Mailloux – Vocals
Martin Bersier-Carpentier – Bass
Tommy Forand – Guitar Lead
Samuel Ham – Guitar Rhythm
Mathieu Lassonde – Drums
Discography:
2026 – Unchained – Single
2026 – The End is Near – Single
2026 – The Burial – Single
2025 – Betrayal – Single
2023 – Careless of this Sadness – EP
2022 – Time has come – EP
SHARED STAGE WITH:
Killswitch Engage
Stick to Your Guns
Despised Icon
We Came As Romans
Currents
Invent Animate
Raised Fist
Forbidden Order
Anonymus
Deadwood
Insurrection
Change my Brain with Cake
Burning Attic
Off Dead
Becoming the Bully
Scarfold
Last Dance Among Wolves
TOURS AND FESTIVALS:
2026 – Festival L’Underground – Waterloo
2024 – Festival L’Underground – Waterloo
2023 – Eastside Ground Music Festival 2023 – Rimouski
2023 – Festival au Lac – Granby
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