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0 Exitus Stratagem Records – VISITANT Unleashes New Video “Rubidium” Ahead of “In the Wake of Flame Tour” (FL/GA/TN/SC/NC) w/ IATT

September 9, 2025
by Asher
· Music News · Visitant

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – September 9, 2025

VISITANT Unleashes New Video “Rubidium” Ahead of “In the Wake of Flame Tour” (FL/GA/TN/SC/NC) w/ IATT

Debut Album “Rubidium” Out Aug 2025 via Exitus Stratagem Records

Blackened death metal collective Visitant has dropped the official video for their album’s title track, “Rubidium”, a visceral visual companion to one of the most progressive and punishing songs on their debut record, unleashed on August 22nd via Exitus Stratagem Records. The release sets the stage for Visitant’s scorching “In the Wake of Flame Tour”, a five-state trek through Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, and North Carolina with genre-defying allies IATT, culminating in a climactic performance at the Tennessee Metal Devastation Fest.

“Rubidium” is a sonic and lyrical descent into mythic horror. The track conjures a deity that feeds on human souls to nourish the forest floor, with trees bearing hauntingly human faces and worshippers willingly surrendering to the soil. Guitarist Taylor Tidwell, inspired by serpentine imagery, crafted riffs that slither and strike, while the band’s signature orchestral layering and thunderous rhythm section elevate the track into a cinematic nightmare.

The “Rubidium” video captures this eerie mythology with stark visuals and ritualistic intensity, setting the tone for the tour’s immersive live experience. Watch the music video at https://youtu.be/GL-kNR6rPDA

Visitant’s debut album “Rubidium” has already made waves for its genre-defying sound. Featuring seven tracks of ritualistic brutality, the record blends orchestral grandeur with guttural rage. The lineup includes riff architect Taylor Tidwell (Unaligned), drums and orchestration by Anthony Lusk-Simone (Abiotic, Lattermath), bassist Kilian Duarte (Abiotic, Scale the Summit), growler Chelsea Marrow (Voraath, DOOM ETERNAL, Hellblade II), and Thomas Weidick, on guitar, who recently joined their live lineup this past June.

The album explores themes of grief, betrayal, and vengeance, with each track acting as a chapter in a dark spiritual journey. As Chelsea Marrow puts it, “After you listen to the album from beginning to end, you feel like you were just on the biggest journey. It evokes all sorts of feels. Like damn… I feel like I was audibly hit by a big ol’ bus. In a good way… if there was a good way!”

Recommended for fans of Gojira, Opeth, Naglfar, and Between the Buried and Me, “Rubidium” is a must-listen. And for those craving more, they can catch Visitant with IATT live this fall as they bring “Rubidium” to life on the “In the Wake of Flame Tour” (dates listed below).

Visitant‘s “Rubidium” is available via Exitus Stratagem Records at https://hypeddit.com/visitant/rubidium

Music Videos:

Briars – https://youtu.be/XMr5E2DGX2E

Fodder – https://youtu.be/UCfxSpoPf60

Starless – https://youtu.be/quktaBXaeVM

“On The Wake of Flame Tour” – IATT, VISITANT:
Oct 2 – New Orleans, LA – Holy Diver (Visitant only)
Oct 3 – Pensacola, FL – Sisi’s Store
Oct 4 – Jensen Beach, FL – Dark Riff Records
Oct 5 – Duluth, GA – Sweetwater
Oct 7 – Nashville, TN – Cobra
Oct 8 – Piedmont, SC – Tribbles
Oct 9 – Raleigh, NC – Chapel Of Bones
Oct 10 – Knoxville, TN – The Pilot Light
Oct 11 – Jackson, TN – TN Metal Devastation Fest (Visitant only)

Track Listing:
1. Unworldly – 4:48
2. Briars – 5:20
3. Starless – 5:07
4. Rubidium – 5:24
5. Fodder – 4:37
6. Envies Lament – 4:56
7. Moon Bathe – 2:38
Album Length: 32:50

Album Band Line Up:
Chelsea Marrow Vocals
Kilian Duarte Bass
Taylor Tidwell Guitars
Anthony Lusk-Simone Drums / Orchestration

Live Band Line Up:
Chelsea Marrow – Vocals
Taylor Tidwell – Guitar & Backing Vocals
Kilian Duarte or Anthony Wheeler – Bass
Charles Webber or Anthony Lusk-Simone – Drums
Thomas Weidick – Guitar

For more info:

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“Visitant is here to utterly wreck your morning thanks to their brand new single “Fodder”, the first offering from their upcoming album Rubidium due out on August 23 via Exitus Stratagem Records. Visitant is vocalist Chelsea Marrow (Voraath, The Monster Factory, Doom Eternal, Hellblade 2, etc.), guitarist Taylor Tidwell, drummer Anthony Lusk-Simone (Abiotic, Lattermath & ex-Pathogenic), and bassist Kilian Duarte (Abiotic, Lattermath, Felix Martin & Scale The Summit). So a real powerhouse of a band that brings some savage energy to the metal world.” – Metal Injection

“Called “a blackened invitation to a ghoulish night at the opera,” Rubidium proves why these vets of Abiotic, Scale the Summit, and more are turning heads in extreme metal. From spectral piano and spidery technical riffs on Starless to Opeth-esque solos on Unworldly and the ghoul choir on the title track, this album is a masterclass in dark symphonic extremity. Blending late-90s symphonic black metal flamboyance with modern melodic death precision, Visitant delivers “an apparition of necromantic delight”. Recommended for fans of Naglfar, Dark Fortress, and The Faceless, Rubidium proves these metal veterans are a force to watch in the underground.” – Metal Hammer UK

““Fodder“, presents different warps and wefts in its weave. Also presented through a video (this time we get to see the band perform), it was inspired by a very dark dream in which Chelsea attempted to bring a murdered friend back to life and lost her own life in the process, leaving the friend trapped in a hellish limbo, bound to a body over which their control had been lost to dark spirits. To be sure, this song is also musically extravagant. It features a lot of borderline deranged and technically demanding high-speed maneuvers (a tour de force that would make lots of tech-death bands jealous) but it’s also hallucinatory, and unhinged in many other respects. It further demonstrates that Chelsea Marrow can really sing, as well as howl like a wolf and scream like a goblin. It’s a highly theatrical experience, but also instrumentally kaleidoscopic and viscerally frightening, and the singing makes the song stand out as much as every other demented and dazzling aspect of it.” – No Clean Singing

“This was an outstanding album, and the band left no stone unturned, even the smaller ones. The aggressive bite of Black Metal was there, just as you would want, but intelligent, technical elements also mixed in, as well as thoughtful, Progressive ones. I would call this “thinking man’s Black Metal.”” – Metal Temple

“There’s no shortage of quality performances, and Rubidium has all the ingredients for a gripping album.” – Angry Metal Guy

“A stunning debut that announces the arrival of a band destined for great things. Rubidium burns bright and leaves a lasting impression.” – Moshville Times

“The powerful rhythmic presence in Vistant will keep this beast going. The drum work is phenomenal and the bass is tasty. A metalhead into extreme music should appreciate this debut album. It has its artistic moments with melodic riffs, solos and said beautiful singing….dont expect constant brutality. It’s so well done it makes the heavy parts even heavier, and the melodic sections prettier. It helps creates mood and emotion every second you listen to their music.” – Technical Music Review

“I try to be as objective and open on all of my reviews, but my dear reader, this may be my first 10/10 this year. Everything worked perfectly. There are ABSOLUTELY ZERO skips on this album and it needs to be heard in full to be completely appreciated. “Rubidium” is out on Exitus Stratagem Records on the 22nd of August. I know I am going to purchase a physical copy and I strongly encourage you to do the same. Sit in your living room, balcony, or in the middle of the desert and take this journey again and again.” – Female Fronted Power

“Rubidium by Visitant isn’t just a good Black Metal album, nor is it a just great Black Metal album. What it is, is an essential Black Metal album, and one that any fan of Black Metal should have pencilled in to purchase when it crawls into the light of day. You need this in your life.” – Black Metal Archive

“Rubidium is a tightly-wound, cerebral slab of modern dissonant death metal with a distinctly unearthly voice. Fans of Ulcerate, Artificial Brain, and Convulsing will find plenty to sink into here — just don’t expect comfort. Visitant aren’t here to soothe; they’re here to stare you down until you blink.” – Metal Purgatory Media

““2025 has definitely had its share of great albums, and I’m counting this among the those… It absolutely impressed, outshined by expectations, and I’m already anxiously awaiting the next release by Visitant!” – The Great Metal Debate

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0 Chilean Prog ENGRUPID PIPOL Unleashes Music Video “Tripel Ultimatum” Off New Apocalyptic Concept Album “Quadragenta At Finem Mundi” Out Nov 2025

September 8, 2025
by Asher
· Engrupid Pipol · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – September 8, 2025

Chilean Instrumental Prog ENGRUPID PIPOL Unleashes Music Video “Tripel Ultimatum”

New Apocalyptic Concept Album “Quadragenta At Finem Mundi” Out Nov 2025

L-R- Kaztrol (guitar), Nacho García (drums), John Dai (bass)

Phot Credit – Philippe Vigoroux

Chilean progressive metal power trio Engrupid Pipol has released their explosive new single “Tripel Ultimatum,” the opening act of their upcoming conceptual album “Quadragenta At Finem Mundi”, arriving November 7, 2025. Accompanied by a cinematic music video, the track sets the tone for a dark, prophetic journey through the collapse of civilization.

“Tripel Ultimatum” is a high-octane burst of groove and adrenaline, described by guitarist Kaztrol as “a banger to kick off the album, full of heavy riffs and melodies that stick in your head, especially when you’re driving at high speed.”

The music video, inspired by Mad Max, features the band as masked survivors of a nuclear disaster, performing one last time before scattering into the wasteland. The single’s artwork comes directly from the video shoot.

“We’re some of the last humans alive in a desolate world. I designed a mask for each member to reflect our personalities, and we each created our own wardrobe, very Mad Max-inspired,” explains Kaztrol.

Watch and listen to the music video at https://youtu.be/6smOGzzH_OY

Add to your Spotify playlist – https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/engrupidpipol/tripel-ultimatum

“Quadragenta At Finem Mundi” is Engrupid Pipol’s most ambitious work to date, a seven-act instrumental prog-metal album that metaphorically chronicles the downfall of humanity. With themes ranging from nuclear catastrophe and AI overreach to narcissism and societal collapse, the album offers a gripping sonic prophecy. Each track is a symptom, a warning, delivered by the trio’s explosive riffs and intricate compositions. “Voragine” captures the whirlwind of consumerism and chaos. “Animal Inteligenz” offers a sarcastic reflection on AI as a new god, questioning whether it will be benevolent or sadistic. “Inspireichon Burn” tells the story of thermonuclear war driven by greed, while “Vairal Madnez” critiques the viral madness of social media, fake news, and digital surveillance. “Aztral Configureited” imagines cosmic alignment as the final apocalypse, and “Ameba Emenens,” a fully acoustic track, closes the album with a note of introspective hope, life beginning anew from a single surviving Amoeba.

“We want listeners to disconnect and let the music carry them to an altered level of consciousness. It’s a journey through soundscapes that reflect the chaos of our times,” says drummer Nacho García.

Founded in Santiago, Chile, in October 2000, Engrupid Pipol began as SíFiLiS, releasing two experimental albums: SiFiLiSaCioN (2005) and Paranoia en Paragua (2009). Known for accelerated riffs and abrupt time changes, the band evolved into a more mature and cohesive unit, rebranding as Engrupid Pipol in 2009. Their sound is groovy, powerful, and melodically rich, which has earned them critical acclaim and a loyal fanbase. Their discography includes Essenchial Engrupid Element (2016), praised for its originality and technical prowess, and Engrupid Divais (2022), which earned a nomination for Best Metal Artist at the 2023 Pulsar Awards.

Their song titles are often written in deliberately misspelled Spanglish, including the band’s name itself. “Engrupid” comes from the Chilean verb engrupir—to charm or deceive.

“If you’re an engrupid person. You believe in yourself and your art no matter what anyone says,” comments Kaztrol.

The new album “Quadragenta At Finem Mundi” was made possible thanks to a grant from the Chilean Ministry of Arts, Culture, and Heritage, awarded in February 2025.

Album Track Listing:
1. Tripel Ultimatum – 5:48
2. Voragine – 6:53
3. Animal Inteligenz – 7:34
4. Inspireichon Burn
5. Vairal Madness 5:01
6. Aztral Configureited 8:24
7. Ameba Emenens 4.20
Album Length 45:20

For more info: Engrupidpipol.cl | Instagram.com/engrupid_pipol | Facebook.com/engrupid

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0 EPK – Engrupid Pipol – Quadragenta At Finem Mundi (2025)

September 5, 2025
by Asher
· Engrupid Pipol · EPKs

EPK – Engrupid Pipol – Quadragenta At Finem Mundi (2025)

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For fans of Liquid Tension, Rush, Megadeth, King Crimson, Night Verses, Animals as Leaders

“We hope that the audience will immerse themselves in the musical power of the trio format and get pumped by the energy of these songs. The album transports us through different soundscapes, each with its own particular essence, which we hope will create a journey without distractions for the listener.” – Engrupid Pipol

Band: Engrupid Pipol
Album Title: Quadragenta At Finem Mundi
Album Release Date: November 7, 2025
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Distrokid

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Band: Engrupid Pipol
Album Title: Quadragenta At Finem Mundi
Album Release Date: November 7, 2025
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Distrokid

Track Listing:
1. Tripel Ultimatum – 5:48
2. Voragine – 6:53
3. Animal Inteligenz – 7:34
4. Inspireichon Burn
5. Vairal Madness 5:01
6. Aztral Configureited 8:24
7. Ameba Emenens 4.20
Album Length 45:20

Album Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: Engrupid Pipol
• All songs written by: Engrupid Pipol
• Produced by: Engrupid Pipol
• Mixed by: Hitbox Estudio
• Mastered by: Hitbox Estudio
• Album Artwork by: Kaztrol

Band Line Up:
Kaztrol, Guitar
John Dai, Bass
Nacho García, Drums
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About The Album Artwork:

The artwork for the album tries to reflect the concept of the album and its prophetic nature. The end of the world is coming, and no one can stop it. You can see us as a kind of messengers or the three horsemen of the apocalypse.

About the album as a whole (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

Nacho: “Quadragenta at finem mundi” is the band’s first conceptual album. It consists of seven acts, seven tracks of instrumental prog-metal. They metaphorically recount the current context of our civilization and its near future. A dark and gloomy look in which civilization condemns itself and leads us to the extinction not only of human beings but all life on earth. The album addresses topics such as thermonuclear wars, the use of AI in everyday life, the ambition for power, narcissistic vanity, and the use of technologies and methods of control that are beyond human control, anticipating the end of times. Each act presents a symptom, a warning announced by the prophets, of the coming of the end of times.

Track by Track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

Act I “Triple Ultimatum” (Triple Ultimatum)

Kaztrol: This was one of the last songs to be composed. I wanted to write a song that wasn’t too long, with a heavy, groovy riff and no acoustic parts, something that I felt was missing to complement the rest of the album, which is more prog. It’s a banger to kick off the album, full of adrenaline and melodies that I hope will easily stick in your head, especially when you’re driving at high speed.

John: It tells the story of three survivors of a nuclear disaster, wandering musicians in a desolate world on the brink of extinction.

ACT II “Voragine” (Vortex/ Vertigo)

John: The name of the song came about to explain the writing process. Ideas came to me so abruptly and intensely that it was like being inside a whirlwind or a vortex of ideas and images that filled my head and prevented me from stopping playing the guitar. I spent hours like that, playing and developing thousands of variations of these riffs. Everything was chaotic, as ideas kept coming and I couldn’t find any order, any beginning or end. That’s when I got together with Kaztrol and Nacho, and I played these one by one, and we reached a consensus on which ones we liked best. That’s how the structure of Vorágine was born, all played on an acoustic guitar, which is where all my compositions are born. That’s why there’s this impetuous whirlwind, this unbridled passion, the intensity, confusion, and things in motion, transforming everything in its path. The vertigo of speed is a leap into the void, a leap of faith.

Kaz: The song deals with the maelstrom that the world is experiencing. We are caught up in the whirlwind of consumer society, planned obsolescence, and an excessive capacity to devour the world and its resources, like a parasite devouring its prey until it kills it.

ACT III “Animal Inteligenz” (Animal Intelligence)

John: Animal Inteligencz is a reference, a slightly sarcastic one, to the emergence of Artificial Intelligence in our lives. Because of its acronym, A.I., I decided to rethink animal intelligence, and ultimately human intelligence, since we are just another animal on earth, with all that it implies. Everything we have achieved, and how we can also destroy it all at the touch of a button. So it’s a bit of a wake-up call about how absorbed we are as a society in this new fetish that is A.I. and how we look at it as if it were a new God. And we don’t know if it’s a good or bad God, if it will be benevolent or sadistic towards us. It’s a bit like the fear of the unknown.

In this case, I already had some ideas, but they were all very basic, a vague idea of the theme. I had some ideas about the structure, but it needed a lot of work. I presented the riffs to the guys, and we worked on and polished the song. Engrupid Pipol’s composition work, in some cases, is quite artisanal, like a goldsmith polishing his work, his jewel. Then comes a more technical part, where we set the click and its variations, and we adjust in terms of the intensity and nuances we want to highlight. We also discuss the length of the song, the relevance of certain parts, and we edit as we play the song more and more.

Nacho: What comes to mind on this topic is a near future where we use AI and robotics for reasoning, manual and industrial activities, creation, and imagination. iIt will become commonplace and prevalent across most of the planet. Humans have ceased to think, their brains have degraded to the point that several animals are now more intelligent than humans, leaving the world in the hands of AI and other mammals that are beginning to evolve, attempting to occupy their former place.

ACT IV “Inspireichon Burn” (Inspiration Burn)

Nacho: The song tells the story of the apocalypse caused by thermonuclear war and how the ambition for power and control leads to the self-destruction of a large part of human life by an elite group of war merchants, whose greed leads them to want to see the world burn.

I remember riding my bike to Kaztrol’s house for a theoretical rehearsal, which is what we call our writing and editing sessions, a kind of rehearsal without drums, when the main riff popped into my head and started echoing in my brain with this fast drumming and the stack shifting. I had recently heard some brutal death metal songs and wanted to compose a destructive song. Obviously, my brain could create and hear several riff ideas that came later, but they were impossible for me to play on the guitar. When I got off my bike, I went into Kaztrol’s house and started singing to him all the riffs that had come to me on the way, one by one, and others that came to me as I listened to the song taking shape. After a few hours of work, we already had the basics of the song.

John: The song was composed by Nacho, but it had rhythmic drum structures, and it was Kaz who put the notes together on the guitar. All this under my attentive and sometimes distracted gaze, and my interruptions like, “Let’s smoke, shall we light something up, burn for inspiration?”

ACT V “Vairal Madnez” (Viral madness)

John: The theme is inspired by the phenomena of content “going viral” on social media, fake news, deepfake technology, cryptocurrency scams, and fraudulent influencers as the new false prophets. On the other hand, as its name suggests, it also refers to virality, viruses and their epidemic spread, and the danger of manufacturing viruses for military purposes and biological warfare.

Nacho: It’s a double wake-up call: on the one hand, it shows us the human madness of creating a digital image of oneself to share on social media and seek approval, completely disconnecting from the real world to “live” in the virtual world; on the other hand, it warns us about the use of viruses and pandemics as a method of control through digital health passports, biometric controls, video surveillance cameras, and deprivation of rights.

Kaz: This is the only song we all share writing credits. It has equal riffs by the three of us and was probably the hardest song to find its final form. We had to work a lot on this when, but I love the results and it’s one of my favorite songs to play.

ACT VI “Aztral Configureited” (Astral configuration)

Nacho: This was the last song we put together as a band. We needed a new song to complete the tracks we needed for our LP, and the studio session date was fast approaching. I arrived at my apartment feeling motivated, dusted off my acoustic guitar with its rusty strings, and started playing around a bit. I’m not a good guitarist, but I have good rhythm and find it intuitive to play riffs with two or three fingers on the lower strings of the guitar. So for a couple of weeks, I would come home and start playing around until ideas began to repeat themselves and new riffs were born from variations of these ideas. I had melodies that sounded in my head and sang to Kaztrol to play as the melody in the intro. The song was practically finished structurally. Of course, the guys then worked their magic.

Kaz: This track recounts the combination of themes related to the previous songs. The configuration of the stars announces the end, the final apocalypse. I imagine a beautiful view of space as planets align while all life on Earth ceases to exist. Well, almost all life.. All ends bring a new beginning, and a new cycle is born.

ACT VII “Ameba Emenens” (Ameba Eminence)

Kaz: This was the last addition we made. I wanted to add a new color to the album with this completely acoustic song. It serves to relax the ear and rest after the avalanche of riffs that came before.

It’s a song loaded with sentimentality for me because I was all alone (my bandmates who were on vacation) and was going through a bad time emotionally. I was able to vent through the guitar as this song creatively took form.

Conceptually, after the apocalypse has happened and humans have managed to destroy all life on the planet, only desolation remains. However, one last, solitary ameba remains alive, which will manage to start life again, beginning a new cycle.

Nacho: As a completely acoustic track, this final act takes us on an introspective journey, adding new textures and soundscapes to the album. It’s a beautiful way of closing the album and ending it on a more hopeful note.

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Fun Facts – Story Angles:

1- Although our music may seem very serious, there is no lack of humor in the band, and most of the song titles use a kind of deliberately misspelled Spanglish. The best example is the name of the band, Engrupid Pipol ( pronounced engrupid people). Engrupid comes from the Spanish verb “engrupir,” which can mean to deceive or to charm. In our case, we charm ourselves and the power of our music. If you’re an “engrupid“ person, you have the absolute conviction to believe in yourself to fight for your dreams and your art, no matter what anybody says or thinks.

2-All the artwork of Engrupid Pipol’s albums is done by Kaztrol, who studied art for a year, graphic design for a semester, and finally made his way into studying comics and animation. His thesis was the first music video for the band SíFiLiS, “Rocky Cerveza,” about the journey of a man who falls into alcohol, drugs, and progressive metal, and his transformation into a party-loving vigilante. The music video is fully traditionally animated, created entirely by Kaztrol, who sacrificed countless nights and parties to complete a titanic project.

3- John Dai and Kaztrol were neighbors and childhood friends in the 90s. Some years later, Kaztrol met Nacho through John Dai for Nacho’s 17th birthday celebration. On that occasion, Kaztrol (accidentally) destroyed a gate at the entrance fence and a window in the living room of the birthday boy’s house. The two became friends instantly.

4-In Chile, when the band started playing, there were almost no venues for metal shows, and the shows were held in illegal locations, and the police would arrive quickly. This is how the band’s policy of always opening shows was born, so as not to be left without a gig.

5- “Quaragenta At Finem Mundi” is an album whose recording and distribution is possible thanks to the Music Fund of the Chilean Ministry of Arts, Culture, and Heritage, a fund awarded in February 2025.

L-R- Kaztrol (guitar), Nacho García (drums), John Dai (bass)

Phot Credit – Philippe Vigoroux

Engrupid Pipol is an instrumental progressive metal power trio founded in Santiago, Chile, in October 2000. Originally under the name SíFiLiS, they released two albums, SiFiLiSaCioN (2005) and Paranoia en Paragua (2009). These albums of musical experimentation are full of accelerated riffs, abrupt time changes, and a constant musical quest exploring various styles linked to metal. The project evolved, and in 2009, the band changed its name to Engrupid Pipol. Thus began a new way of working, more mature and experienced, with a more original level of composition and a more solid instrumental interpretation. They create their own characteristic sound, where groove, powerful riffs, and catchy melodies predominate. Now better better-structured songs give greater coherence to these compositions.

In 2016, Engrupid Pipol released their album “Essenchial Engrupid Element,” the first of the Engrupid era, which received several reviews highlighting their excellent work. In 2022, they released their second album, “Engrupid Divais,” praised by various specialized media outlets and earning them a nomination for the 2023 Pulsar Awards in the Best Metal Artist category. In 2025, Engrupid Pipol won a government arts fund for musical arts, allowing them to record their latest studio album “Quadragenta At Finem Mundi,” which is scheduled to be released in November of this year.

Discography:
2025 – Quadragenta At Finem Mundi – LP
2022 – Engrupid Divais – LP
2016 – Essenchial Engrupid Element – LP

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0 Breaking Out of “The Underground” KARNAGE THROUGH CROSSING Have A New Headbanger For You!

September 5, 2025
by Asher
· Karnage Through Crossing · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – Sept 5, 2025

Breaking Out of “The Underground” KARNAGE THROUGH CROSSING Have A New Headbanger For You!

L-R – Josh Bricker – Bass Guitar and Screams / Growls, Ashton Lal – Drums and Backup Vocals, Rhyse Tremel – Lead Guitar and Lead Vocals

Calgary, Alberta, gritty, melodic crossover metal Karnage Through Crossing (KTX) have announced the release of their searing new single “The Underground”, a powerhouse track from their forthcoming sophomore album, due to detonate in 2026. This follow‑up to their 2024 debut, “Shattered Chains”, and 2025 single “Chosen Paths” marks the dawn of a heavier, more ambitious chapter in the KTX saga.

Born from the ashes of Nova 1 and forged in the chaos of the pandemic years, KTX, led by founding songwriter Rhyse Tremel and drummer Ashton Lal, has evolved from determined survivors into a finely tuned machine of sonic mayhem. Their mission: to fuse the thunder and majesty of traditional heavy metal with the blistering edge of thrash, the weight of death metal, and the anthemic firepower of hard rock.

“The Underground” embodies this ethos in full force. Lyrically rooted in a steampunk dystopia, it tells the tale of a slum‑born pit fighter rising to power and vengeance. Musically, it’s a battlefield of melodic euphoria, breakneck speed, and tension‑filled pauses that explode into unrelenting energy, a sound sharpened through months of rehearsal after their debut album hit the streets.

“It was the second song written for the new record and the first we rehearsed after the debut. Those dramatic pauses, the tight finish, it just kept evolving until it became one of the most energizing songs we’ve ever played,” adds Tremel.

On stage, KTX live their creed of going BIG. Think full-stack amps, custom‑built steel props wrapped in barbed wire and chrome, leather and ripped denim, massive drum kits, and the blazing strobes and fog of heavy metal’s golden age. Their storytelling blends dark fantasy, historical echoes, and unflinching empowerment, all delivered with the defiance and showmanship of their heroes: Death Angel, Megadeth, Iced Earth, Judas Priest, and Skull Fist.

With “The Underground” now unleashed, KTX is setting the stage for their most cohesive, high‑voltage release yet. The 2026 album promises monumental leaps in skill, production, and scope, a true testament to the band’s evolution from raw underground contenders to commanding torchbearers of modern metal’s old‑school soul.

Listen to “The Underground” at the following links:

Youtube – https://youtu.be/avSv6RItI9k

Add to your Spotify Playlist – https://open.spotify.com/track/2bRwsJbi4sRRTwzNvpqy6X

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“Karnage Through Crossing is a Canadian band that takes Heavy Metal traditions to create a sound that distinguishes them as the ‘New Wave of Canadian Heavy Metal’ “ – En Tijuana Hay Rock

“There’s a new face in Heavy Metal breaking free with the debut album Shattered Chains” – Gaffa Magazine

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0 EPK – Karnage Through Crossing – The Underground (single) (2025)

September 5, 2025
by Asher
· EPKs · Karnage Through Crossing

EPK – Karnage Through Crossing – The Underground (single) (2025)

For fans of Grim Reaper, King Diamond, Exodus, Megadeth, Wasp, Striker, Skullfist, Judas Priest

“The Underground was the second song written for our forthcoming second album, and the first rehearsed after our debut album’s release. Soon, we found the dramatic pauses at the end of the first pre-chorus and the tightness at the end of the song evolved into an energizing mood, elevating the song. Describing philosophies of anger and conflict electrify the mid sections of the song, while a story plays out in the verses of a gutter-bound wasteland child rising to a life of power and vengeance.” – Rhyse Tremel – Karnage through Crossing

Band: Karnage Through Crossing
Single Title: The Underground
Release Date: Sept 5, 2025
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: CD Baby
Single Length: 5:27

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“Karnage Through Crossing is a Canadian band that takes Heavy Metal traditions to create a sound that distinguishes them as the ‘New Wave of Canadian Heavy Metal’ “ – En Tijuana Hay Rock

“There’s a new face in Heavy Metal breaking free with the debut album Shattered Chains” – Gaffa Magazine

Band: Karnage Through Crossing
Single Title: The Underground
Release Date: Sept 5, 2025
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: CD Baby
Single Length: 5:27

Single Info:
-The Underground by Karnage Through Crossing
-Written by Rhyse Tremel and Karnage Through Crossing
-Lead Guitar and Lead Vocals Recorded by Rhyse Tremel
-Bass Guitar and Screams / Growls Recorded by Josh Bricker
-Drums Recorded by Ashton Lal
-Recorded and Mastered by Scott Oliphant at Colossus Audio
-Single artwork created by Elizabeth Ackerman at: http://www.instagram.com/tbd_art
– Music is Canadian Content – MAPL
– Lineup is:
Rhyse Tremel on Lead Guitar and Lead Vocals
Ashton Lal on Drums and Backup Vocals
Josh Bricker on Bass Guitar and Screams / Growls

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About the single artwork:
The image is the back load in the staircase of a popular underground venue in Calgary, tied in with the lyrical themes in the song, telling of a steampunk dystopia where a woman grows up in the slums to become a pit fighter

About the single
“The Underground was the second song written for our second album, and the first rehearsed after our debut album’s release. Soon, we found the dramatic pauses at the end of the first pre-chorus and the tightness at the end of the song, evolved into an energizing mood, elevating the song. Describing philosophies of anger and conflict electrify the mid sections of the song, while a story plays out in the verses of a gutter-bound wasteland child rising to a life of power and vengeance.”

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FUN FACTS – STORY ANGLES:

What can we say, the boys have partied with the animals, brought the baddies, and rocked stages they dreamed of only a few years before. But most of that we can’t talk about. We’ve played with some of our favorite bands, and played with bands that aren’t here with us anymore, burned up venues that no longer exist, and changed tires beside the fastest highway traffic in western Canada. We like to play BIG and we like to ROCK HARD! The Underground is for all of you, and the start of the new KTX Era is coming to you from this moment on

L-R – Josh Bricker – Bass Guitar and Screams / Growls, Ashton Lal – Drums and Backup Vocals, Rhyse Tremel – Lead Guitar and Lead Vocals

For fans of New Wave Traditional Heavy Metal and Thrash Metal, crossing over with explosive moments of death metal, Karnage Through Crossing is the next heavy-hitting powerhouse! Releasing full-bodied, screaming, shredding singles off their new album, throned on the songwriting diversity of their independently released debut album, an intriguing new conquest is capturing the hearts and fists of headbangers abroad. Taking western Canada by force, these high-energy rockers have been seen playing with international acts such as Iron Kingdom, Tower Hill, and Lycanthro, while competing in their local scene as the flag bearers of gritty old school Metal.

Discography:
Single Judgement Day (2023)
Debut EP (2023)
Single Frozen Crown (2024)
Debut Album Shattered Chains (2024)
Single Chosen Paths (2025)
Single The Underground (2025)

Shared Stage with: Iron Kingdom, Tower Hill, Lycanthro, Cabrakaan, Illyrian, Syryn, Red Cain, Product of Anger, Divine Apprehension, Sleepy and the Bugs

Tours and Festivals:
Joloblot winter festival (2023)
Groverfest Festival at Beiseker (2024)
Loud as Hell Drumheller Festival Fundraiser (2025)
Alberta KTX album Release tour (2025)

0 Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs for the airplay love! For the Week Ending: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 !earshot -The National Loud Chart #4 Eternal Drak | CFRU 93.3 FM – Guelph – Loud #7 Eternal Drak | CJSW Radio 90.9 FM – Calgary – Loud #1 Eternal Drak, #10 Necrambulant Gore House Productions | CJLO – 1690AM – Montreal – Loud #2 Ivy Gardens

September 4, 2025
by Asher
· Eternal Drak · Ivy Gardens · Necrambulant (GoreHouse Productions) · radio charts

Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs for the airplay love!
For the Week Ending: Tuesday, September 2, 2025
!earshot -The National Loud Chart
#4 Eternal Drak
https://earshot-online.com/charts/index.cfm?intChartTypeID=106&dWeekOfID=2025-09-02
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CFRU 93.3 FM – Guelph – Loud
#7 Eternal Drak
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfru.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2025-09-02
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CJSW Radio 90.9 FM – Calgary – Loud
#1 Eternal Drak, #10 Necrambulant Gore House Productions
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjsw.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2025-09-02
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CJLO – 1690AM – Montreal – Loud
#2 Ivy Gardens
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjlo.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2025-09-02

0 Quebec’s BORN DIVIDED’s New Video ‘Everything Comes to an End’ Opens the Gates to October Album “Chronicle of a Shipwreck”

September 4, 2025
by Asher
· Born Divided · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – September 4, 2025

Quebec’s BORN DIVIDED’s New Video ‘Everything Comes to an End’ Opens the Gates to October Album “Chronicle of a Shipwreck”

(Mixed and Mastered by Chris Donaldson (Cryptopsy)

L-R – Michael Beaudoin – Guitar, Fred Bedard – Guitar, Maxim Levesque – Vocals, Lucas Biron – Drums, Tommy Demers – Bass

Photo Credit – Paul Giacomo

Quebec City progressive melodic death force Born Divided has dropped their blistering new single and music video, “Everything Comes to an End”. The track is the first glimpse into their upcoming full-length album, “Chronicle of a Shipwreck,” (mixed and mastered by Cryptopsy’s Chris Donaldson), set to release on October 24, 2025.

Formed in 2020 by former members of Blinded by Faith, Born Divided has carved out a signature sound that’s epic, melodic, orchestrated, aggressive, and progressive. Their latest offering is a cinematic metal journey that fuses clean vocals, explosive guitar work, and relentless blast beats—culminating in a finale that’s as emotionally rich as it is musically intense.

“Everything Comes to an End” showcases the band’s evolved sound with Maxim Levesque delivering a powerhouse vocal performance, backed by Tommy Demers on bass, Lucas Biron on drums, along with Fred Bédard, and Michael Beaudoin rounding out the lineup with razor-sharp guitar shredding. The track’s emotional depth and orchestral intensity set the tone for the rest of the album, which promises a dynamic blend of melody and aggression.

“Everything Comes to an End kicks off the album with an epic and catchy fusion of sound. Intense clean vocals take center stage, including a standout performance by Tommy Demers that evokes the emotional depth of Opeth. The track builds towards a breathtaking finale, where rapid melodic guitar picking collides with relentless drum blast beats—delivering a cinematic and explosive finish,” adds the band.

Watch the official video for “Everything Comes to an End” – https://youtu.be/IVkHsg6vkk0

Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/track/0JDzA0Rx2OTG5hps4ULYYR

The forthcoming album, “Chronicle of a Shipwreck”, features seven meticulously crafted tracks selected from twelve original compositions. Lyrically penned by Danny Emond, the album explores themes of chaos, introspection, and resilience, anchored by fast, heavy riffs and soaring vocal passages.

“This isn’t just an album. It’s a reflection of where we’ve been, what we’ve endured, and how we’ve emerged, louder, heavier, and more unapologetically ourselves,” says the band.

With influences ranging from Ne Obliviscaris and Dimmu Borgir to Symphony X, Born Divided’s sound is a collision of death metal, black metal, and heavy metal crafted with precision and passion. Prepare for the full sonic voyage when “Chronicle of a Shipwreck” drops this October 24th, 2025.

Album pre-order – https://borndividedofficial.bandcamp.com/

Track Listing:
1. Everything Comes to an End – 5:09
2. Chronicle of a Shipwreck – 4:10
3. Illusion Factories – 7:38
4. The Dead Inside Ourselves – 5:54
5. Run, Burn, Die! – 7:52
6. Subterranean Corridors – 4:48
7. Anxiety – 7:57
Album Length: 43:31

Born Divided is:
Tommy Demers – Bass
Maxim Levesque – Vocals
Michael Beaudoin – Guitars
Fred Bedard – Guitars
Lucas Biron – Drums

For more info: https://linktr.ee/borndivided

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“Born Divided is in every way my surprise for 2022. I’m really looking forward to seeing them in concert. This is a new group that I think is likely to break through if the right people hear them. Born Divided – Impending Doom = 9.8/10” – Ondes Chocs (Impending Doom 2022)

“Alternating between clear vocals and « growl», melodies and aggressiveness, it’s a promising album!” – Metal Universe (Impending Doom 2022)

“This was the group I was looking forward to. I had the opportunity to see the musicians of the group with their other projects (except the singer), but never all together. We’re talking about groups like Blinded by Faith, Moonlight, Kalter and GFK. I want to say that I was not disappointed… Born Divided is a new group that, in my opinion, deserves to be on big shows or even tours. They have their own sound. A group to watch!!” – Ondes Chocs (Live Review -Le Corsaire, Lévis – May 20, 2023)

“A solid opening performance for this promising group with experienced musicians and compositions that adapt wonderfully well to live performances. If you still haven’t listened Impending Doom, I highly recommend this first album.” – Metal Universe (Live Review – Quebec City – Source de la Martinière – June 15, 2024

“Born Divided delivers the listener’s ears with a musical spectrum consisting of melodic sections of melodic death metal combined with a high level of complex/technical proficiency, intricacy, and dynamics from progressive music. They also blend orchestration arrangements within their musical spectrum. Impending Doom doesn’t just deliver a fruit of art death metal to the listener’s ears -but the lyrical concept (without looking into it – it’s there in front of the listener) that has a solid/meaningful lyrical meaning.” – Aathenaeumofsinreviews (Impending Doom 2022)

“While it is a fact that tight, hard and intense extreme metal parts dominate this production, this is also a band that appears to know their way around progressive metal landscapes. Just about all the compositions here will twist and turn multiple times, alternating the extreme metal onslaught with delicate and atmospheric interludes, instances of classic era progressive metal and also passages exploring a more distinct and melodic variety of atmospheric metal. Orchestral style backing is applied for both the extreme and some of the less intense parts, and quirky, technical details is a recurring feature too. The vocals alternate between harsh, distorted vocals and clean, clear and melodic singing, with the former mainly being restricted to the extreme metal parts and the latter mainly restricted to the passages that doesn’t venture into the most extreme passages here. Progressive death metal is apparently a thing, and those who tend to enjoy music defined in that manner can safely add this album to their list of music to get more familiar with.” – Progressor (Impending Doom 2022)

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0 EPK – Born Divided – Chronicle of a Shipwreck (2025)

September 4, 2025
by Asher
· Born Divided · EPKs

EPK – Born Divided – Chronicle of a Shipwreck (2025)

Publicist – Jon Asher – jon[@]ashermediarelations[.]com

“We hope the new album will be embraced and—most importantly—discovered in a positive light by as many people as possible. Each track on the album has its own unique atmosphere. Some songs are catchier with memorable choruses, while others stretch into longer, progressive journeys. It’s a compelling blend of melody and aggression.” – Born Divided

For fans of Ne Obliviscaris, Symphony X, Scar Symmetry, Persefone, Dimmu Borgir

Band: Born Divided
Album Title: Chronicle of a Shipwreck
Release Date: October 24, 2025
Label: Self-Release
Album Length: 43:31

Linktr.ee/borndivided

Borndivided.com | Facebook.com/BornDivided | X.com/borndivided | Instagram.com/borndivided | YouTube

Borndividedofficial.bandcamp.com | Spotify

“It doesn’t matter whether BORN DIVIDED plays fast and furious, slow and deliberate or is hovering somewhere in between, everything on “Chronicle Of A Shipwreck” is as it should be. 9/10″ – Metal-Temple

“Weaknesses? Not a single one! Craft? Everything is great! The vocals? A celebration in all respects. Would AMON AMARTH suddenly jump on the prog metal bandwagon, adapting a bit of modern death lead and at the same time adding traditional melodic metal to the gallery, would the Northmen possibly sound similar to BORN DIVIDED – but this is just a clue. Musically, the band is completely independent and combines several genres into a rousing, always gripping symbiosis that we can’t get enough of, even in the long term. Check out the boys’ band camp page, familiarize yourself with the previous material and place a collective order immediately – because this band more than deserves the support! 9.5/10″ – PowerMetal.de

“““Chronicle of a Shipwreck” is an excellent album in balance between softness, reinforced concrete riffs and violence. A record to discover urgently ! ” 4/5 – Music Waves

““Chronicle of a Shipwreck” est un excellent album en équilibre entre douceur, riffs en béton armé et violence. Un disque à découvrir d’urgence ! ” 4/5 – Music Waves

“If it wasn’t obvious, Born Divided’s Chronicles of a Shipwreck was a very good experience for me. This one netted me about 8–10 listens (I stopped counting around 6) and I never felt like there was a song that didn’t fit. Nothing was skipped, and I remain entirely impressed this one was self-released. So, here’s one for us Canadians!” – Dire Notes

“Like the waves the ship on the cover of Chronicle Of A Shipwreck traverses through, Born Divided keep their music in constant motion. There isn’t any smooth sailing to be found in this endless body of choppy melodic death metal that’s supplemented by progressive/black metal. They try to make each song its own event, whether that be the frenzied hop of “The Dead Inside Ourselves” or the orchestral elevation of the title track. Opener “Everything Comes To An End” has an Opeth tribute in the middle with singing that could be a doppelganger for Mikael Åkerfeldt. It’s a bit distracting, especially since it’s never used again on Chronicle Of A Shipwreck. That’s the most blatant nod Born Divided make to another band directly. Though the ship on the cover meets a woeful end, the band avoids such a fate.” – Head Music Headquarters

“Alternating between clear vocals and « growl», melodies and aggressiveness, it’s a promising album!” – Metal Universe (Impending Doom 2022)

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Band: Born Divided
Album Title: Chronicle of a Shipwreck
Release Date: October 24, 2025
Label: Self-Release

Track Listing:
1. Everything Comes to an End – 5:09
2. Chronicle of a Shipwreck – 4:10
3. Illusion Factories – 7:38
4. The Dead Inside Ourselves – 5:54
5. Run, Burn, Die! – 7:52
6. Subterranean Corridors – 4:48
7. Anxiety – 7:57
Album Length: 43:31

Album Credits:
– All songs performed by: Born Divided
– All songs written by Tommy Demers and Michael Beaudoin
– Produced by: Born Divided
– Mixed Mastered: Chris Donaldson
– Album Artwork: *********
– SOCAN Members
– Canadian Content MAPL

Album Line-up and Live band
Tommy Demers – Bass
Fred Bedard – Guitar
Michael Beaudoin – Guitar
Maxim Lévesque – Vocal
Lucas Biron – Drums

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About The Album Artwork:

The concept behind the artwork of Chronicle of a Shipwreck is as follows: the ship sailing through a raging sea with torn sails represents the broken human being… humanity losing itself in life, in time.

About the album as a whole (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

This album delivers fast, heavy riffs that are as catchy as they are complex. The vocals range from brutal screams to epic clean passages, offering a dynamic contrast that hits hard. Atmospheric orchestration adds depth to each track, while the guitar melodies strike with a hook-laden heaviness that keeps the energy surging throughout.

Track by Track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY)

1. Everything Comes to an End kicks off the album with an epic and catchy fusion of sound. Intense clean vocals take center stage, including a standout performance by Tommy Demers that evokes the emotional depth of Opeth. The track builds towards a breathtaking finale, where rapid melodic guitar picking collides with relentless drum blast beats—delivering a cinematic and explosive finish. It paints a vivid picture of that opening track as both emotionally rich and musically complex. If you’re crafting a full album overview, I’d love to help string these pieces together into one cohesive narrative that really sells the artistic journey. Let me know how deep you want to go!

2. Chronicle of a Shipwreck dives into a much darker atmosphere. The influence of Black Metal is unmistakable, adding a raw and haunting edge to the song. The chorus stands out as one of the most epic on the album, showcasing Maxim’s impressive vocal power and emotional depth. After that, the song erupts into a chaotic riff section, only to circle back to a triumphant reprise of the chorus—leaving listeners with a sense of devastation and glory intertwined.

3. The Illusion Factories draws on a wide array of influences, blending Death Metal, Power Metal, and Progressive Metal into a single cohesive force. It’s a longer piece that evolves steadily, layer by layer, leading to an epic crescendo that delivers both emotional and sonic intensity.

4. The Dead Inside Ourselves is an unapologetic, in-your-face powerhouse. It unleashes raw, stripped-down guitar riffs—no frills, just pure aggression. The bridge channels a dark, symphonic intensity reminiscent of Cradle of Filth, before catapulting into an epic finale. Maxim’s clean vocals soar with haunting clarity, closing the track on a moment both powerful and unforgettable.

5. Run Burn Die” is the wildest track on the album—a true sonic eruption. Riff after riff layers and collides, building toward an unforgettable climax. It’s a progressive masterpiece that weaves together melodic Death Metal, Black Metal, and epic orchestration. With its unpredictable structure and dramatic flair, this is a track that demands multiple listens to fully absorb its depth and fury.

6. Subterranean Corridors” is a high-energy, hook-laden track with an infectious chorus that sticks with you. The guitar rhythms are built for the mosh pit—driving, heavy, and impossible to resist. It’s a song that explodes live and gets bodies moving.

7. Anxiety” brings the album to a haunting close, with a dark and complex atmosphere that navigates through multiple shades of metal. From brooding passages to intense surges, the track embodies emotional chaos and sonic depth. It all leads to an epic Black Metal finale—ferocious and unrelenting—that drags you deep into the shadows and leaves you lingering in the abyss.

L-R – Michael Beaudoin – Guitar, Fred Bedard – Guitar, Maxim Levesque – Vocals, Lucas Biron – Drums, Tommy Demers – Bass

Photo Credit – Paul Giacomo

Born Divided is a melodic death metal band hailing from Québec, Canada. Composed of five seasoned musicians—including three former members of Blinded by Faith (Tommy Demers on bass, Michaël Beaudoin and Fred Bédard on guitars), along with Lucas Biron on drums and Maxim Levesque on vocals—the band delivers a powerful and richly orchestrated sound. Their debut album, Impending Doom, released in October 2022, showcased a dynamic range of seven tracks marked by precision and intensity. Following their 2022 video Human Masquerade, Born Divided returns in October 2025 with Chronicle of a Shipwreck, a new album mixed and mastered by Chris Donaldson of Cryptopsy, diving deeper into their signature style. The release is accompanied by the haunting new video Everything Comes to an End.

Discography:
2022: Impending Doom – LP
2025: Chronicle of a Shipwreck – LP

0 Groove, Sludge, and Fury ANCIENT THRONES Drop “A Turning Point” Guitar Playthrough Off New Album “Melancholia” Out Sept 2025

September 4, 2025
by Asher
· Ancient Thrones · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – September 4, 2025

Groove, Sludge, and Fury ANCIENT THRONES Drop “A Turning Point” Guitar Playthrough Off New Album “Melancholia” Out Sept 2025

+ Launch Vinyl Pre-Order

Ancient Thrones Current Line Up

Top L-R: Dylan Wallace (Guitar) | Nick Leslie (Guitar)

Bottom L-R: Matt LeBlanc (Bass) | Sean Hickey (Drums & Vocals)

Photo Credit – Matt Leblanc

Halifax, Canada’s Ancient Thrones has dropped a blistering guitar playthrough for their latest single “A Turning Point,” offering fans a visceral preview of their forthcoming full-length album, “Melancholia,” out on September 19th, 2025 (Vinyl and Digital). The track marks a sonic shift for the band, trading speed for sludge, groove, and emotional weight as they continue to evolve their progressive and existential sound.

“A turning point is exactly that; a complete shift from speed into a groove-focused, more sludge-influenced sound, with twists and turns as our character in the story sinks his feet into the muddy path ahead, going deeper into the trip. Originally, this song was meant to be a bit more straightforward rhythmically, until Sean flipped the drum part to channel influences like Brann Dailor on Mastodon’s “Leviathan’, big energy and lots of fills. Featuring a ground-shaking bass performance by Matt LeBlanc and ending with a standout finger-bleeding solo from Dylan Wallace, the song offers something to satisfy all metal fans,” adds the band.

Watch and listen to the playthrough for “A Turning Point” via its premiere on Metal Insider HERE.

Formed in 2011 and rebranded in 2018, Ancient Thrones carved out a new identity rooted in fast, extreme, progressive, cinematic, and existential soundscapes. With “Melancholia”, the band introduces a 42-minute descent into existential exhaustion, delivering an unapologetic extreme metal concept album that fuses blistering speed, cinematic storytelling, and emotional brutality.

From the chaotic opener “A Moon Fused Key” to the doom-laden closer “Vacant,” the band exposes raw intensity and jagged vulnerability. The narrative follows a colorblind protagonist navigating hallucinogenic visions in search of meaning, an unsettling journey through idealism, dread, and transformation. After five years of creation, Ancient Thrones proudly bring to light this new chapter, inviting listeners to embrace the chaos and feel something truly unnatural.

“For this album, a big focus for us was on the production. We meticulously, painstakingly spent several hours dialing every tone, note, layer, vocal, etc. We were fortunate to have time and a slower world on our side during production. Everything on this album was thought out and brought to life in a fully fleshed-out way. It took us 5 years to make this album, with 1 of those years used just levelling up our musicianship and techniques in order to play the material. We’re faster, more technical, and have a singular focus to make sure this album was beating you down from head to toe,” says Leblanc.

Drawing inspiration from the chaotic precision of The Red Chord and The Faceless, the poetic intensity of Deafheaven, and the breakneck technicality of Archspire, Ancient Thrones forges a sound that’s ferocious and relentlessly extreme. “Melancholia” marks their most ambitious leap yet—each note sharpened and sculpted over five years of obsessive writing and sonic refinement.

Album pre-order (Vinyl, Digital) (out Sept 19th, 2025) – https://ancientthrones.bandcamp.com

Lyric Video – “A Moon Fused Key” – https://youtu.be/IfDBNhlJ0sI

Music Video – “Melancholia” – https://youtu.be/_LvSTJ78kd8

Track Listing:
1. A Moon Fused Key (5:12)
2. Achromatopsia (1:19)
3. Melancholia (6:17)
4. A Turning Point (5:46)
5. A Pellucid Prism (4:26)
6. Sacred Swollen Glass (6:16)
7. Blight (2:18)
8. A Pale Palace (4:55)
9. Vacant (5:31)
Album Length: 42:00

Band Lineup:
Dylan Wallace – Guitar
Nick Leslie – Guitar
Matt LeBlanc – Bass
Sean Hickey – Drums & Vocals

More info: Facebook.com/Ancientthrones | Instagram.com/ancientthrones

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“The music is indeed violent, and immediately so, exploding in a blast of turbulent riffing, heavily undulating bass tones, and furious beats. The guitars wildly writhe and rapidly spear off in crazed angles, kaleidoscopic in effect, and the words spit forth in caustic screams that are equally deranged. Dissonant and dismal tones intrude, along with guttural roars, blast-beat outbursts, and pulverizing blows, and the riffing also seems to swarm in agony, adding further dimensions of darkness to the song’s overarching manifestation of delirium. Backed by a pulse-pounding and highly headbangable groove, the song also introduces yet another dimension, an eerie guitar solo that slowly slithers, brightly swirls, and evolves into an entrancing harmony, very much like a beckoning and seductive presence that manifests within the mayhem.” – No Clean Singing (single – A Moon Fused Key – 2025)

What the press has said about 2020’s “The Veil”:

“A full-throttle attack, the song (The Sight of Oblivion) delivers bludgeoning rhythms, vicious darting and slashing guitar-work, scorching blackened shrieks, and cold-hearted roars. There’s a brazen, borderline-unhinged quality to the barrage, generated by screaming, rapidly whirling leads, magma-like bass notes, and fast-changing, bone-cracking drums. But within the assault there are also fluid, sinuous melodic leads whose mellifluous, reverberating tones give the music a mysterious, mesmerizing, and mournful quality. And near the end one of those leads morphs into a fret-burning dual-guitar extravaganza that really gets the blood rushing.” – No Clean Singing (2020 – The Veil)

“Nearly an hour in length, The Veil earns that run-time with crisply-written compositions and an arsenal of sky-ripping riffs. The acoustic reprieve of “Sentient” and melodic grief of “Permanent” reveal the album’s heavy heart. But the album conjures strength from those pensive moments. Rife with nimble axe-work from Dylan Wallace and Nick Leslie, The Veil never succumbs to the solemnity of its subject. The Veil remains an impactful listen down to its final dying note.” – Decibel Magazine (2020 – The Veil)

“Trailer Park Boys and Hobo With a Shotgun aren’t the only pieces of media that have emerged from Nova Scotia that you should get excited over.” – MetalSucks

“From the massive tremolo sections and bludgeoning riffs to the surprisingly melodic harmonies between guitarists Dylan Wallace and Nick Leslie, Ancient Thrones have definitely honed in on something special with this track.” – GearGods

“From earth crushing riffs and face-melting guitar solos to the overarching theme of grief and devastation that the record encompasses, this single really ramps up the intensity” – Bravewords

“Canadian band Ancient Thrones perform a combination of black, death and thrash metal with some progressive tendencies on The Veil. They have similarities to Skeletonwitch, but have an even more dynamic sound. The songs are both aggressive and intelligent in equal measure and run through a variety of different emotional tangents. There is a vile and harsh aspect to the band, but there is also a forward thinking one. It all results in a creative and dynamic listen.” – Heavy Music Headquarters (2020 – The Veil)

“The prize for most ambitious album of 2020 already has the name of Ancient Thrones carved in marble. Who among you fancies a 56-minute blackened death metal saga with an epic meditation on one man’s descent into the afterlife? No band thought it conceivable to write the metal version of Ingmar Bergman’s The Seventh Seal, but this Nova Scotia quartet are not just any band. This is a remarkable journey for the contemplative mind.” – Scream Blast Repeat (2020 – The Veil)

“The Sight of Oblivion and The Millionth Grave are steeped in ferociousness and savagery as only a band well versed in blackened death metal are capable of producing.8.5/10” – Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life (2020 – The Veil)

“With this new incarnation, Ancient Thrones has moved into strict Black/Death territory, producing an album filled with pummeling riffs, intricate song structures, and technical musicianship that’s leavened by atmospheric segments and epic, sometimes audacious melodies that border on Cascadian. The production matches this style perfectly, being heavy and abrasive while allowing the songs enough room to stretch out… fans of more epic and melodic Black/Death will want to give The Veil a listen. 4/5” – The Metal Crypt (2020 – The Veil)

“It is fast, thrashing extreme metal with shrieked/growled vocals, and a headbanging attitude. They have elements of thrash, black and death but their method of delivery won’t confuse anyone. It is metal to make the fans move. It is pretty thrashy, pretty brutal but also melodic, and the guitar work has plenty to offer both in the riffs and the melodies.” – Metal Bulletin (2020 – The Veil)

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0 Streaming Now! Quebec’s UNPUNISHED’s New EP Is An Aggressive Lesson In The “Echoes of History”

September 4, 2025
by Asher
· Music News · Unpunished

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – September 4, 2025

Streaming Now! Quebec’s UNPUNISHED’s New EP Gives You An Aggressive Lesson In “Echoes of History”

Quebec Tour Dates (Quebec City, Trois-Rivieres, Montreal)

L-R – Pierre-Luc Defoy (Guitar, Back Vocals), Jean-Christophe Magnan (Vocals), Alex Brochu-Meloche (Bass, Back Vocals), Justin Lefebvre (Drums), Dean Pavicic (Guitar)

Photo Credit – Julien Bouffard

Circle pitting the Quebec City metal scene and becoming a leading tour de force, Unpunished unleashes an aggressive metalcore lesson with their new EP “Echoes of History,” dropping this Friday, September 5th, 2025. Before its official release, the quintet has teamed up with Bravewords for a full stream premiere HERE.

“Echoes of History,” our second EP, took over two years to create, shaped by personal challenges and creative differences. With diverse musical influences, we struggled to agree on direction—but that tension gave rise to a unique sound. Unpunished aims to avoid formulaic songwriting, crafting each track to evoke distinct moods and emotions. The EP blends 2000s metalcore roots, melodeath-inspired riffs, and vocals ranging from melodic to deathcore breakdowns,” adds vocalist Jean-Christophe Magnan.

Produced by Unpunished drummer Justin Lefebvre, “Echoes of History” is a powerful and emotionally charged five-track EP that explores humanity’s recurring failures and inner turmoil. Inspired by the Ouroboros and an almost-empty hourglass, the artwork symbolizes the urgent warning that time is running out as we repeat the same destructive patterns. Musically, the EP blends metalcore, melodic death metal, and deathcore, delivering intense riffs, melodic solos, and relentless energy. Lyrically, it dives into themes of betrayal, societal collapse, regret, genocide, and vengeance, each track offering a distinct emotional journey that reflects both personal and collective battles.

Recommended for fans of As I Lay Dying, The Black Dahlia Murder, Trivium, Parkway Drive, and Bleed From Within, Unpunished‘s “Echoes of History” is available for pre-order at https://unpunished.bandcamp.com.

Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/2V8YKy50wVSJ6e5B9SPwrx

Music Video – “Shattered in Disarray” – https://youtu.be/Yr5pD6tPuas

Lyric Video – “Burn the Traitors” ft. Alex Leblanc (ex-Fracturus, ex-Neuraxis, ex-Mass Murder Messiah) – https://youtu.be/uJO4s8QDxng

“As Water Fills My Lungs” – https://youtu.be/HvyJu1Mo3uk

In additional news, Unpunished will be performing a series of show dates in the province of Quebec, listed below. Fans can anticipate a tight, high-energy live performance, with a dynamic setlist that mirrors the EP’s emotional and musical range.

Unpunished – Echoes of History EP Launch Tour w/ Concessions, Deadwood, In Disarray, Observants, Terror Symphony:

Sept 20 – Quebec City, QC – L’Anti Bar – info

Sept 27 – Trois Rivieres, QC – Taverne Royale – info

Oct 10 – Montreal, QC – Piranha Bar – info

Track Listing:
1. As Water Fills My Lungs – 4:49
2. Plague of Our Race – 4:39
3. Shattered in Disarray – 5:06
4. Echoes of History – 4:52
5. Burn the Traitors ft. Alex Leblanc – 4:38
EP Length: 24:06

Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: Unpunished
• All songs written by: Unpunished
• Produced, mixed, and mastered by: Justin Lefebvre
• Album Artwork by: I And I Art
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)

EP Recording and Live Line Up:
Jean-Christophe Magnan (vocals)
Justin Lefebvre (drums)
Alex Brochu-Meloche (bass, back vocals)
Pierre-Luc Defoy (guitar, backing vocals)
Dean Pavicic (guitar)

More info: Facebook.com/Unpunishedband | Instagram.com/unpunished_band

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“UNPUNISHED has the aggression side of the music just right, which does help with the kind of music that the band is playing on “Echoes of History”. Plus, they know how to display it to us as listeners in a way that you can’t but help be impressed by what you hear. Even if you are not a fan of any kind of music which ends in core you will find that the 24:08 minutes of music also gives you a real Death and Thrash Metal vibe to keep you interested. And that is just what the doctor ordered, making the boundaries vague and unclear, providing the listener with enough points that will have them think towards their own likes. As for me, when I listen to a song like “Shattered in Disarray” it makes me think back to the time when IN FLAMES had their logo with a clear print. There are a few similarities.8/10” – Metal Temple

“UNPUNISHED Ignites Metalcore Scene with New Single “Burn the Traitors”… “Burn the Traitors” showcases guest vocalist Alex Leblanc, enhancing the track with his formidable experience. UNPUNISHED describes this single as their most brutal offering yet, leaning heavily into melodic death metal territory, devoid of clean vocals. The relentless intensity is punctuated by a captivating, melodic chorus and a strategically paced guitar solo, offering listeners a brief respite before plunging into the explosive climax.” – See Rock Live

“Le groupe de metalcore qui contient des sonorités de deathcore et death metal, Unpunished, a dévoilé une couleur plus agressive avec son nouvel extrait ¨Burn The Traitors¨, titre qui est collaboré au niveau vocal par Alex Leblanc de Fracturus (Ancien Mass Murder Messiah / Neuraxis).” – Grizzly Media

“It’s all this musical baggage that Alex Leblanc (Fracturus, ex-Mass Murder Messiah, ex-Neuraxis) brings to this new song UNPUNISHED. As a collaborator, of course, but he allows us to give another dimension to their sound which leans more towards melodic death this time. The intensity of the song growl from Jean-Christophe Magnan takes up much more space and gives new weapons to UNPUNISHED. At times we feel like we have a mix between Amon Amarth, Soilwork and Killswitch Engage. To discover!” – Metal Universe (2023 – Burn the Traitors – single)

“Unpunished comes to us with an EP that will please fans of metalcore from the good years combined with the more modern melodic side. The vocal playing between clear and « growl » is effective, especially on the title track « Shadows And Dust ». The guitar riffs are eye-catching and that’s one of the things that introduced me to metalcore in the mid-2000s, and we’re well served with this EP. They knew how to bring their personal touch to their influences, and that is what makes « Shadows And Dust» so effective.” – Metal Universe (2022 – Shadows and Dust EP)

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