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Montreal, QC – August 18, 2026
AS OCEANS DIVIDE’s New Video “One of the Herd” Balances Technical Aggression w/ Emotional Depth
Debut Self-Titled EP in Memory of Late Bassist
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L-R – Matt McGuire – Drums, Thomas Ireland – Guitar, Tom Emmans – Vocals, Eric Camilleri – Guitar, Mark Sorge – Bass
As Oceans Divide have released the lyric video for “One of the Herd”, a hard‑hitting new single that showcases the band’s signature blend of technical aggression, soaring melody, and emotional depth. The track arrives as the latest preview of their self‑titled debut EP, released July 9th, 2026, marking a major milestone for the Ontario metalcore outfit.
“One of the Herd” expands on the band’s defining contrast, balancing heaviness with atmosphere, intensity with reflection. The lyric video amplifies that tension visually, drawing listeners deeper into the track’s emotional weight. Built on dynamic vocals, driving rhythms, and harmonized guitars, the single reinforces As Oceans Divide’s commitment to crafting music that hits hard while remaining deeply personal.
Watch and listen to “One of The Herd” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDR5sifRSV0
The self‑titled EP is a five‑track journey through chaos and control, aggression and melody, atmosphere and intensity. Musically, it blends technical riffs with dynamic, melodic passages, creating songs that feel like complete emotional arcs rather than collections of parts. Lyrically, the EP dives into themes of loss, resilience, internal struggle, and confronting what lies beneath the surface, turning real experiences into something listeners can connect with.
“This record came from a very real place for all of us. It’s a reflection of everything we’ve experienced over the past while, personally and as a band, and that naturally shaped both the sound and the message. There was no interest in forcing a concept. It was more about being honest and letting the music speak for where we were at,” says the band.
Formed from years of friendship and shared history in Canadian metal, As Oceans Divide brings together seasoned musicians from respected acts including Bloodshoteye, Aquila, Odium, Battlesoul, and more. Their combined experience gives the band a sound rooted in authenticity rather than imitation. Their current lineup includes Tom Emmans (Vocals), Eric Camilleri (Guitar/Songwriting), Thomas Ireland (Guitar/Production), Matt McGuire (Drums), and Mark Sorge (Bass).
The band’s formation began with guitarist Eric Camilleri, whose desire for a more serious, technical, and emotionally driven project led him to reconnect with longtime friends. Early demos sparked immediate chemistry, and the lineup came together naturally. The band carries the memory of bassist Dale Burrows, who passed away in March 2026, forward in everything they create.
Their sound blends soaring melody with crushing rhythms, channeling early-2000s metalcore through a modern lens, with harmonized guitars, driving mid‑tempo anthems, and high‑intensity assaults anchored by Emmans’ dynamic vocal range.
Fans can expect live shows from As Oceans Divide soon, with the band preparing to bring their high‑intensity sound to stages throughout 2026. Their performances are built on raw emotion, connection, and sheer energy, leaning into heaviness when it needs to hit, while giving space for melodic moments to breathe. The result is a dynamic, immersive experience driven by chemistry, authenticity, and the band’s deep history together. As Oceans Divide aims to deliver shows that feel alive, powerful, and unforgettable.
Recommended for fans of Killswitch Engage, All That Remains, Unearth, and God Forbid, As Oceans Divide‘s self-titled EP is available on all digital platforms as of July 9th, 2026, at the following links:
Bandcamp – https://asoceansdivideband.bandcamp.com/
Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/album/1oGSV62LAkxIw4JIP1cvYp
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Track Listing:
1. Into The Dying Light – 4:04
2. White Noise – 3:31
3. World Collapse – 3:16
4. Cursed Oblivion – 3:59
5. One Of The Herd – 3:25
EP Length: 18:15
For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/asoceansdivide
https://www.instagram.com/asoceansdivide
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“All in all this is what I would consider a technically and musically perfect release! This is likely to end up in my Top Ten this year. If you like Killswitch, As I Lay Dying, All That Remains, Unearth, and God Forbid, then you’ll like As Oceans Divide. 10/10” – Ever Metal
“At 18 minutes and change, As Oceans Divide positions themselves in a great spot to make quite a splash because of this self-titled EP. The sum of parts in experience will pay handsomely, as this is yet another Canadian act to really champion in this early stage because the following will blossom as opportunities come knocking their way. 8.5/10” – Dead Rhetoric
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