EPK – Born Divided – Chronicle of a Shipwreck (2025)
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“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
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“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
“Quebec City’s Born Divided perfectly captures this endurance in their second album, Chronicle of the Shipwreck, released on October 24th, 2025. Formed from the ashes of Blinded by Faith, the band features seasoned musicians like Tommy Demers and Maxim Levesque. The record balances razor-sharp riffs with cinematic orchestration. Lyrically, it navigates emotional collapse and existential turmoil, mirroring the fierce journey toward redemption. For those battling through a “shipwreck” of their own, this music serves as a powerful reminder that resilience is born from the wreckage.” – Sonic Perspectives – Sonic Perspectives – How Metal Music Inspires Resilience Through Adversity How Metal Music Inspires Resilience Through Adversity
“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
“This was some melodic death metal, and I was quite impressed with it except for the clean vocals the band uses. The songs are catchy and still retain the death metal sound, and they are catchy and memorable as well. The music never went over my head, either. I was playing air guitar quite often to this.” – Extreminal
“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
“Chronicle Of A Shipwreck is a great album. You do need to enjoy enough variety and be a fan of both grunts and clean vocals. But when that’s the case, you can calmly enjoy the three quarters of an hour of this death metal album.” – Rock Portaal
“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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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
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