NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – September 2, 2026
Calgary’s GODFALL Announces Western Canada Tour Dates + New Single “Default”
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Calgary’s genre‑defying five‑piece Godfall return with their most introspective and hard‑hitting release, the new single “Default.” The track captures the suffocating repetition of living life on autopilot, the endless cycle of tasks, obligations, and burnout that leaves no room for surprise, growth, or self‑reflection. The band describes the song as a wake‑up call, a reminder that life is happening now, not after the to‑do list is finished.
To celebrate the release, Godfall will hit the road this September for a run of Western Canadian tour dates, bringing their high‑energy, emotionally charged performance to fans in British Columbia’s Okanagan and Alberta.
“Godfall will be hitting the road to cover Alberta and making our BC debut in Kelowna to support our new single, Default’s release. We know the best way to still connect with fans old and new is by playing live, singing, and moshing together, and we are more than excited to bring our signature energy to new stages!” adds guitarist Omer Khan.
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Tour Dates:
September 19 – Kelowna, BC – Unleashed Brewing
September 25 – Edmonton, AB – Rendez Vous Pub
September 26 – Red Deer, AB – The Vat
September 27 – Calgary, AB – Rec Room
As with all Godfall releases, “Default” was shaped through full‑band collaboration. Guitarist Omer Khan sparked the foundation of the track, bringing the initial riff and vibe that guided the vocal direction. Vocalists Karina Khristova and Abel Boban crafted lyrics that complement the music’s tension, choosing words, syllables, and melodies that highlight the emotional peaks of the instrumentation.
The band’s writing process remains fluid and democratic, with ideas refined, reworked, and sometimes cut entirely if they don’t serve the song. This commitment to quality over quantity continues to define Godfall’s evolution.
Every member of Godfall comes from a different country and speaks a different first language, creating a melting pot of influences that shape their unique sound. Their music blends heaviness, melody, emotional storytelling, and raw grit, a mix fans often compare to Bad Omens and Evanescence, though the band prefers to let their own identity lead the way.
“Default” marks another step in Godfall’s ongoing refinement of their sonic identity, shifting between phases of anger, melancholy, and soaring melody while staying true to the heart‑first approach that defines their catalog.
“I think Default will be a pleasant surprise since we are constantly refining our sound and working on our songwriting skills. Ultimately, we want our fans to have a Godfall song for any kind of day, whether annoyed, sad, happy, or motivated. We want them to be able to sing along and headbang at the same time,” says Karina Khristova (Clean Vocals).
Recommended for fans of Spiritbox, Evanescence, Bring Me the Horizon, Bad Omens, and Linkin Park.
Listen to “Default” at the following links:
Lyric Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWSqYEDvjb0
Add to your Spotify playlist – https://open.spotify.com/track/23PvFFwfFYQWtyugbsDXua
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Single and Live Band Lineup:
Omer Khan – Guitar
Karina Khristova – Clean Vocals
Abel Boban – Dirty Vocals
Keith Capili – Bass
Andrew Kruschin – Drums
More info: https://linktr.ee/godfallband
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