Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs for the airplay love!
!earshot – The National Loud Chart
For the Week Ending: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
#1 Triskelyon – Moribund Records
https://earshot-online.com/charts/index.cfm?intChartTypeID=106&dWeekOfID=2026-01-27
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CFBX 92.5 FM – Kamloops
Loud – #6 Ivy Gardens, #10 Merfolk
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfbx.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-01-27
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CIVL 101.7 FM – Abbotsford
Loud – #7 Triskelyon, #8 Juliet Ruin, #10 Phaeton
https://earshot-online.com/charts/civl.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-01-27
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CJSR 88.5 FM – Edmonton
Loud – #10 Devolver
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjsr.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-01-27
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CJSW 90.9 FM – Calgary
Loud – #2 Triskelyon, #8 Discovery Through Torment, #9 KARU – Rockshots Records
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjsw.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-01-27
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CJUM 101.5 FM – Winnipeg
Loud – #6 Triskelyon, #8 Gravewitch
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjum.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-01-27
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CFBX 92.5 FM – Kamloops
Top 30 – #19 Cepheidae Variable
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfbx.cfm?dWeekOfID=2026-01-27
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Category: Phaeton
0 Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs for the airplay love! !earshot – The National Loud Chart For the Week Ending: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 #1 Triskelyon – Moribund Records | CFBX 92.5 FM – Kamloops Loud – #6 Ivy Gardens, #10 Merfolk | CIVL 101.7 FM – Abbotsford Loud – #7 Triskelyon, #8 Juliet Ruin, #10 Phaeton | CJSR 88.5 FM – Edmonton Loud – #10 Devolver | CJSW 90.9 FM – Calgary Loud – #2 Triskelyon, #8 Discovery Through Torment, #9 KARU – Rockshots Records | CJUM 101.5 FM – Winnipeg Loud – #6 Triskelyon, #8 Gravewitch | CFBX 92.5 FM – Kamloops Top 30 – #19 Cepheidae Variable
0 !earshot – Charts For the Week Ending: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 CFBX 92.5 FM – Kamloops Loud – #6 Ivy Gardens, #10 Merfolk | CIVL 101.7 FM – Abbotsford Loud – #5 Triskelyon, #7 Juliet Ruin, #10 Phaeton | CJLO 1690 AM – Montreal Loud – #4 The Reticent | CJSR 88.5 FM – Edmonton Loud – #4 Merfolk, #5 Devolver, #10 Juliet Ruin | CJSW 90.9 FM – Calgary Loud – #5 Cepheidae Variable, #6 Ancient Thrones, #9 Triskelyon, #10 Discovery Through Torment | CJUM 101.5 FM – Winnipeg Loud – #8 Triskelyon | CFRU 93.3 FM – Guelph Top 30 – #18 Silas Fernandes, #30 Merfolk
!earshot – Charts
For the Week Ending: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
CFBX 92.5 FM – Kamloops
Loud – #6 Ivy Gardens, #10 Merfolk
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfbx.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-01-20
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CIVL 101.7 FM – Abbotsford
Loud – #5 Triskelyon, #7 Juliet Ruin, #10 Phaeton
https://earshot-online.com/charts/civl.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-01-20
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CJLO 1690 AM – Montreal
Loud – #4 The Reticent
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjlo.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-01-20
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CJSR 88.5 FM – Edmonton
Loud – #4 Merfolk, #5 Devolver, #10 Juliet Ruin
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjsr.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-01-20
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CJSW 90.9 FM – Calgary
Loud – #5 Cepheidae Variable, #6 Ancient Thrones, #9 Triskelyon, #10 Discovery Through Torment
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjsw.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-01-20
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CJUM 101.5 FM – Winnipeg
Loud – #8 Triskelyon
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjum.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-01-20
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CFRU 93.3 FM – Guelph
Top 30 – #18 Silas Fernandes, #30 Merfolk
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfru.cfm?dWeekOfID=2026-01-20
0 Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs for the airplay love to kick off 2026 \m/\m/ For the Week Ending: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 !earshot – The National Loud Chart #3 Juliet Ruin, #8 Triskelyon – Moribund Records https://earshot-online.com/charts/index.cfm?intChartTypeID=106&dWeekOfID=2026-01-13 ================ CIVL Radio 101.7 FM – Abbotsford Loud – #1 Juliet Ruin, #2 Triskelyon, #10 Phaeton https://earshot-online.com/charts/civl.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-01-13 Top 30 – #10 Juliet Ruin, #12 Triskelyon https://earshot-online.com/charts/civl.cfm?dWeekOfID=2026-01-13 ================ CJLO – 1690AM – Montreal Loud – #5 Discovery Through Torment https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjlo.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-01-13 ================ CJSR FM 88.5 – Edmonton Loud – #2 Juliet Ruin, #3 Merfolk, #4 Devolver, #5 Unpunished https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjsr.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-01-13 ================ CJSW Radio 90.9 FM – Calgary Loud – #6 KARU – Rockshots Records https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjsw.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-01-13 Top 30 – #28 Ivy Gardens https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjsw.cfm?dWeekOfID=2026-01-13 ================ UMFM 101.5 FM – Winnipeg Loud – #8 Triskelyon https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjum.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-01-13 ================
Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs for the airplay love to kick off 2026 \m/\m/
For the Week Ending: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
!earshot – The National Loud Chart
#3 Juliet Ruin, #8 Triskelyon – Moribund Records
https://earshot-online.com/charts/index.cfm?intChartTypeID=106&dWeekOfID=2026-01-13
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CIVL Radio 101.7 FM – Abbotsford
Loud – #1 Juliet Ruin, #2 Triskelyon, #10 Phaeton
https://earshot-online.com/charts/civl.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-01-13
Top 30 – #10 Juliet Ruin, #12 Triskelyon
https://earshot-online.com/charts/civl.cfm?dWeekOfID=2026-01-13
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CJLO – 1690AM – Montreal
Loud – #5 Discovery Through Torment
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjlo.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-01-13
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CJSR FM 88.5 – Edmonton
Loud – #2 Juliet Ruin, #3 Merfolk, #4 Devolver, #5 Unpunished
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjsr.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-01-13
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CJSW Radio 90.9 FM – Calgary
Loud – #6 KARU – Rockshots Records
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjsw.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-01-13
Top 30 – #28 Ivy Gardens
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjsw.cfm?dWeekOfID=2026-01-13
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UMFM 101.5 FM – Winnipeg
Loud – #8 Triskelyon
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjum.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-01-13
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0 Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs for the airplay love! !earshot – The National Loud Chart For the Week Ending: Tuesday, December 16, 2025 #1 Juliet Ruin, #6 Triskelyon – Moribund Records | 92.5 FM CFBX “the X” – Kamloops Loud – #3 Woodhawk, #6 Ivy Gardens | CFUV 101.9 FM – Victoria Loud – #5 Juliet Ruin | CIVL Radio 101.7 FM – Abbotsford Loud – #1 Triskelyon, #3 Juliet Ruin, #9 Phaeton | CJSR FM 88.5 – Edmonton Loud – #6 Juliet Ruin, #8 Devolver, #9 Ancient Thrones | CFBX 92.5FM – Kamloops Top 30 – #20 Merfolk, #30 Woodhawk | CFRU 93.3 FM – Guelph Top 30 – #20 Merfolk | Smithers Community Radio CICK 93.9 – Smithers Top 30 – #15 Z-Cocoon | CIVL 101.7 FM – Abbotsford Top 30 – #9 Triskelyon
Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs for the airplay love!
!earshot – The National Loud Chart
For the Week Ending: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
#1 Juliet Ruin, #6 Triskelyon – Moribund Records
https://earshot-online.com/charts/index.cfm?intChartTypeID=106&dWeekOfID=2025-12-16
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92.5 FM CFBX “the X” – Kamloops
Loud – #3 Woodhawk, #6 Ivy Gardens
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfbx.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2025-12-16
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CFUV 101.9 FM – Victoria
Loud – #5 Juliet Ruin
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfuv.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2025-12-16
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CIVL Radio 101.7 FM – Abbotsford
Loud – #1 Triskelyon, #3 Juliet Ruin, #9 Phaeton
https://earshot-online.com/charts/civl.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2025-12-16
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CJSR FM 88.5 – Edmonton
Loud – #6 Juliet Ruin, #8 Devolver, #9 Ancient Thrones
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjsr.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2025-12-16
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CFBX 92.5FM – Kamloops
Top 30 – #20 Merfolk, #30 Woodhawk
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfbx.cfm?dWeekOfID=2025-12-16
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CFRU 93.3 FM – Guelph
Top 30 – #20 Merfolk
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfru.cfm?dWeekOfID=2025-12-16
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Smithers Community Radio CICK 93.9 – Smithers
Top 30 – #15 Z-Cocoon
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cick.cfm?dWeekOfID=2025-12-16
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CIVL 101.7 FM – Abbotsford
Top 30 – #9 Triskelyon
https://earshot-online.com/charts/civl.cfm?dWeekOfID=2025-12-16
0 Thank You, MDs and DJS, for the Airplay Love! \m/\m/ !earshot – The National Loud Chart For the Week Ending: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 #2 Juliet Ruin, #8 Triskelyon | CFBX 92.5FM – Kamloops Loud – #3 Woodhawk, #6 Ivy Gardens | CIVL 101.7 FM – Abbotsford Loud – #1 Triskelyon, #7 Juliet Ruin, #3 Phaeton | CJSR 88.5MHz – Edmonton Loud – #7 Juliet Ruin, #10 Devolver | CJSW 90.9 MHz – Calgary Loud – #2 Juliet Ruin, #5 Ancient Thrones, #9 Born Divided, #10 Phaeton | CJSW 90.9 MHz – Calgary Top 30 – #21 – Juliet Ruin | CICK 93.9 – Smithers Top 30 #15 – Z-Cocoon
Thank You, MDs and DJS, for the Airplay Love! \m/\m/
!earshot – The National Loud Chart
For the Week Ending: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
#2 Juliet Ruin, #8 Triskelyon
https://earshot-online.com/charts/index.cfm?intChartTypeID=106&dWeekOfID=2025-12-09
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CFBX 92.5FM – Kamloops
Loud – #3 Woodhawk, #6 Ivy Gardens
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfbx.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2025-12-09
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CIVL 101.7 FM – Abbotsford
Loud – #1 Triskelyon, #7 Juliet Ruin, #3 Phaeton
https://earshot-online.com/charts/civl.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2025-12-09
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CJSR 88.5MHz – Edmonton
Loud – #7 Juliet Ruin, #10 Devolver
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjsr.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2025-12-09
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CJSW 90.9 MHz – Calgary
Loud – #2 Juliet Ruin, #5 Ancient Thrones, #9 Born Divided, #10 Phaeton
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjsw.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2025-12-09
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CJSW 90.9 MHz – Calgary
Top 30 – #21 – Juliet Ruin
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjsw.cfm?dWeekOfID=2025-12-09
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CICK 93.9 – Smithers
Top 30 #15 – Z-Cocoon
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cick.cfm?dWeekOfID=2025-12-09
0 Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs for the Airplay Love! \m/\m/ For the Week Ending: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 CIVL 101.7 FM – Abbotsford Loud – #1 Triskelyon, #7 Juliet Ruin, #8 Phaeton | CJLO 1690 AM – Montreal Loud – #10 Fallstaf | CJSR 88.5 FM – Edmonton Loud – #4 Devolver, #7 Juliet Ruin, #9 Ancient Thrones | CJSW 90.9 FM – Calgary Loud – #4 Ancient Thrones, #10 Born Divided | CICK 93.9 – Smithers Top 30 – #14 – Z-Cocoon
Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs for the Airplay Love! \m/\m/
For the Week Ending: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
CIVL 101.7 FM – Abbotsford
Loud – #1 Triskelyon, #7 Juliet Ruin, #8 Phaeton
https://earshot-online.com/charts/civl.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2025-12-02
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CJLO 1690 AM – Montreal
Loud – #10 Fallstaf
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjlo.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2025-12-02
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CJSR 88.5 FM – Edmonton
Loud – #4 Devolver, #7 Juliet Ruin, #9 Ancient Thrones
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjsr.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2025-12-02
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CJSW 90.9 FM – Calgary
Loud – #4 Ancient Thrones, #10 Born Divided
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjsw.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2025-12-02
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CICK 93.9 – Smithers
Top 30 – #14 – Z-Cocoon
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cick.cfm?dWeekOfID=2025-12-02
0 Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs for the Airplay Love! !earshot – The National Loud Chart For the Week Ending: Tuesday, November 25, 2025 #1 Juliet Ruin, #3 Ancient Thrones | CFUV 101.9 FM – Victoria Loud – #5 Juliet Ruin | CIVL Radio 101.7 FM – Abbotsford Loud – #1 Juliet Ruin, #5 Phaeton | CJSR FM 88.5 – Edmonton Loud – #1 Ancient Thrones, #5 Juliet Ruin, #9 Devolver | CJSW Radio 90.9 FM – Calgary Loud – #4 Ancient Thrones | CJSR FM 88.5 – Edmonton Top 30 – #12 Ancient Thrones
Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs for the Airplay Love!
!earshot – The National Loud Chart
For the Week Ending: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
#1 Juliet Ruin, #3 Ancient Thrones
https://earshot-online.com/charts/index.cfm?intChartTypeID=106&dWeekOfID=2025-11-25
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CFUV 101.9 FM – Victoria
Loud – #5 Juliet Ruin
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfuv.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2025-11-25
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CIVL Radio 101.7 FM – Abbotsford
Loud – #1 Juliet Ruin, #5 Phaeton
https://earshot-online.com/charts/civl.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2025-11-25
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CJSR FM 88.5 – Edmonton
Loud – #1 Ancient Thrones, #5 Juliet Ruin, #9 Devolver
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjsr.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2025-11-25
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CJSW Radio 90.9 FM – Calgary
Loud – #4 Ancient Thrones
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjsw.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2025-11-25
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CJSR FM 88.5 – Edmonton
Top 30 – #12 Ancient Thrones
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjsr.cfm?dWeekOfID=2025-11-25
0 PHAETON Unleash Playthrough Video “Augmented” in Support of New Album Neurogenesis + BC Show Date with ANCIIENTS
NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – November 27, 2025
PHAETON Unleash Playthrough Video “Augmented” in Support of New Album Neurogenesis
+ BC Show Date with ANCIIENTS
ft. Album Guest Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater, Planet X, Sons of Apollo)
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Front (L-R): Kevin Thiessen (Guitars, Keyboards), Ferdy Belland (Bass), Daniel Airth (Guitars), Back: Colin Righton (Drums)
Photo Credit – Scott Courtemanche
Instrumental progressive metal quartet Phaeton has released its latest playthrough video, “Augmented,” in support of its brand-new album, “Neurogenesis,” released on October 24, 2025. The release marks another bold step forward for the band, following their acclaimed sophomore album Between Two Worlds (2020).
The new playthrough video spotlights “Augmented,” a track inspired by humanity’s drive to transcend survival through technology, yet haunted by the dystopian possibilities of merging man and machine.
“This song was written to convey the mechanical unease and robotic inhumanity awaiting us in the near future, and how we must be on our guard,” the band explains.
Watch the playthrough via its premiere on Decibel Magazine HERE.
Formed in 2017 in Kimberley, BC, PHAETON blends neo-classical melodicism, crushing riffs, tornado percussion, and contrapuntal basslines. Their lineup includes Kevin Thiessen (guitars, keyboards; ex-Azsension, ex-Datura), Daniel Airth (guitars; ex-Chaos Logic), Ferdy Belland (bass; ex-Bif Naked), and Colin Righton (drums; ex-Chaos Machine).
Described in five words as Interplanetary Psychedelic Hyper-Melodic Metallic Prog, PHAETON’s sound is a kaleidoscope of influences ranging from Devin Townsend, Rush, Haken, Intervals, and Scale the Summit to the jazz-fusion pioneers Weather Report and Mahavishnu Orchestra. Their music blends prog-metal, tech-death, thrash, and djent into a visceral yet cerebral listening experience.
With “Neurogenesis,” the band sharpened their songwriting into concise, dynamic arrangements without sacrificing imagination. The album’s seven tracks form a connected anthology, while its themes explore the technological singularity and humanity’s uneasy march toward cybernetic augmentation. Engineered and mixed by guitarist Kevin Thiessen at The Cube in Kimberley, BC, and mastered by Jamie Sitar at Outtatown Sound in Winnipeg, MB, the album features artwork by Calgary-based artist Matt Semenok and a guest appearance by prog legend Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater, Planet X, Sons of Apollo) on the track “Isochron”.
“We’ll carry you away to the nebulae and you’ll enjoy every light-minute of it,” adds the band.
PHAETON’s journey began with their self-titled debut, establishing their technical virtuosity and adventurous spirit. Their sophomore offering, “Between Two Worlds”, expanded their sound with heavier, more emotionally impactful compositions. Now, “Neurogenesis” refines their approach with compact, hook-laden tracks that balance clarity with complexity.
Fans can expect more ambitious projects following “Neurogenesis” as the band plans to release a 22-minute epic, “Clouds of Mercury”, slated for 2026, and a fourth full-length album, “Quartum”, projected for 2027.
In additional news, the band will be opening for Vancouver prog masters Anciients in Cranbrook, BC, on November 29th, as part of their “Infinite Eclipse Tour”. Phaeton plans to deliver a heavier, crunchier, thrashier experience than their polished recordings suggest, surprising audiences with their dual identity.
“We don’t growl and shriek as if we’re imitating demons from the Ninth Level of Hell. We let the guitars and keyboards do the singing,” the band adds.
Upcoming Show Dates:
Nov 29 – Cranbrook BC – Shotties Nightclub w/ ANCIIENTS – info
“Neurogenesis” is available now on digital platforms via INB Music. Vinyl editions arrive later this year.
Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/album/46CVWFcd3u2pSRt0D9pSrV
Bandcamp – https://phaetonband.bandcamp.com/
Previous Singles:
Band playthrough – Arachnid – https://youtu.be/QxyU0U-vSOc
Isochron ft. Derek Sherinian – https://youtu.be/Ri8wXGYJcJg
Tethys Rising – https://youtu.be/mjehuUQS9G8
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Track Listing:
1. Tethys Rising (6:25)
2. Discontinuum (6:37)
3. Isochron (4:12) ft. Derek Sherinian
4. Synethesia (6:24)
5. Arachnid (4:48)
6. Augmented (4:37)
7. Neurogenesis (6:16)
Album Length: 39:19
Band Lineup:
– Colin Righton: Drums & Percussion
– Daniel Airth: Lead & Rhythm Guitars
– Kevin Thiessen: Lead & Rhythm Guitars, Keyboards
– Ferdy Belland: Electric Bass
For more info: https://linktr.ee/phaetonofficial
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“”Neurogenesis” one of the hottest tips of the running season. At least when it comes to instrumental prog, the band has reached the top of the annual list!” – PowerMetal.de
“Explore the sonic evolution of PHAETON in their album Neurogenesis, blending melody and heavy instrumentation for a unique experience.” – Bass Musician Magazine
“Neurogenesis is a crushing and cerebral listen from a band that has sharpened its sound to a fine point. Phaeton confidently bridges the gap between melody and pure, unadulterated musicianship. They fuse the ferocious compositions of modern metal with the ambitious spirit of classic prog rock, creating a unique and thrilling sound that stands alone.” – AltYegMusic
“Oh prog-metal how we love thee…case in point, the new single ‘Isochron ft. Derek Sherinian’ from Phaeton. This dandy little slice of modern prog-metal is not only exceptionally recorded but is jammed full of stabbing riffs, fluid bass lines, drum rolls galore and of course keyboard wizardry courtesy of the legendary Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater, Planet X, Sons of Apollo). Keep an eye out for the new album “Neurogenesis” from PHAETON set to drop on Oct. 24th and to tide you over listen up for ‘Isochron’ on your Home for the Best New Rock… W-J-O-EEEE” – WJOE – Findlay’s Home for Rock & Roll
“I’ve always maintained that instrumental bands have to work harder at their craft, because the lack of vocals is one more thing they have to find a replacement for. Lead guitar breaks can take the place of vocals, as can keyboards. They do a solid job of this on the album… They have the chops, that’s for sure.” – Metal-Temple”Neurogenesis“ is a work that combines virtuosity, atmosphere and emotion in extraordinary balance.” 4/5 – MetalUnderground.at
“PHAETON’s Neurogenesis: Where Prog-Meets-Precision, and Machines Whisper to the Riffs” – Papy Jeff Metal
“Phaeton’s sound is a kaleidoscope of progressive sounds, tech-death, thrash and djent… The album opens with the song “Tethys Rising” has in it’s a lot of austerity, but you can hear perfectly strong and expressive here sound and style. Song “Discontinuum” also holds the right one level and very exciting. The dynamics and rhythm are impressive here. Piece “Isochron” with the guest participation of Derek Sherinian, he enriches and has in great riffs, but there are also Middle Eastern elements, which it also increases the effect. Number “Synethesia” it emphasizes even more the intensity and complexity of sounds with a lot of power and energy. Track “Arachnid” he has a lot of neoclassical playing, but he doesn’t forget about it crushing playing with lots of thrills. Song “Augmented” it also has a specific level to it. Title piece “Neurogenesis” he crowns the album with pride and precision. You can hear perfectly balanced music here, which has a claw, feistiness and focuses on diversity and versatility. 4/5″ – W-Mgnieniu-Rocka
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0 Prog Virtuosos PHAETON Hit The Road For Western Canadian Dates (AB, BC) For Third Album “Neurogenesis” Out Now! ft. Album Guest Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater, Planet X, Sons of Apollo)
NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – November 3, 2025
Prog Virtuosos PHAETON Hit The Road For Western Canadian Dates (AB, BC)
Third Album “Neurogenesis” Out Now!
ft. Album Guest Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater, Planet X, Sons of Apollo)
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Canadian instrumental progressive metal quartet PHAETON is hitting the road this November for a string of Western Canadian tour dates in support of their third full-length album, “Neurogenesis.” Known for their electrifying live performances, the band will bring their cerebral, crushing sound to Alberta and British Columbia:
Upcoming Show Dates:
Nov 7 – Lethbridge, AB – The Slice w/ Pharm, S.I., Rainbow Patrol – info
Nov 8 – Edmonton, AB – Divebar w/ Pharm, Excerebration, Spruce Moose – info
Nov 21 – Cranbrook, BC – Shotties Nightclub w/ Dead Bob, Blind Marc – info
Nov 29 – Cranbrook BC – Shotties Nightclub w/ ANCIIENTS – info
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Front (L-R): Kevin Thiessen (Guitars, Keyboards), Ferdy Belland (Bass), Daniel Airth (Guitars), Back: Colin Righton (Drums)
Photo Credit – Scott Courtemanche
Following their acclaimed 2020 release “Between Two Worlds,” “Neurogenesis” marks a bold evolution in PHAETON’s sound, more concise, yet no less imaginative. Engineered and mixed by guitarist Kevin Thiessen at The Cube in Kimberley, BC, and mastered by Jamie Sitar at Outtatown Sound in Winnipeg, MB, the album features artwork by Calgary-based artist Matt Semenok and a guest appearance by prog legend Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater, Planet X, Sons of Apollo).
Formed in 2017 in Kimberley, BC, PHAETON blends neo-classical melodicism, crushing riffs, tornado percussion, and contrapuntal basslines. Their lineup includes Kevin Thiessen (guitars, keyboards; ex-Azsension, ex-Datura), Daniel Airth (guitars; ex-Chaos Logic), Ferdy Belland (bass; ex-Bif Naked), and Colin Righton (drums; ex-Chaos Machine).
PHAETON‘s music channels cosmic chaos into meticulously crafted soundscapes, wordless journeys through shifting time signatures, soaring melodies, and tectonic riffage. “Neurogenesis” explores themes of technological singularity and the convergence of biological minds with machine intelligence: part cold warning, part sober observation.
“Neurogenesis” is available now on digital platforms via INB Music. Vinyl editions arrive later this year, with more music on the horizon, including the standalone 22-minute epic “Clouds of Mercury” in 2026 and their fourth album “Quartum” in 2027.
Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/album/46CVWFcd3u2pSRt0D9pSrV
Bandcamp – https://phaetonband.bandcamp.com/
Previous Singles:
Band playthrough – Arachnid – https://youtu.be/QxyU0U-vSOc
Isochron ft. Derek Sherinian – https://youtu.be/Ri8wXGYJcJg
Tethys Rising – https://youtu.be/mjehuUQS9G8
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Track Listing:
1. Tethys Rising (6:25)
2. Discontinuum (6:37)
3. Isochron (4:12) ft. Derek Sherinian
4. Synethesia (6:24)
5. Arachnid (4:48)
6. Augmented (4:37)
7. Neurogenesis (6:16)
Album Length: 39:19
Band Lineup:
– Colin Righton: Drums & Percussion
– Daniel Airth: Lead & Rhythm Guitars
– Kevin Thiessen: Lead & Rhythm Guitars, Keyboards
– Ferdy Belland: Electric Bass
For more info: https://linktr.ee/phaetonofficial
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“”Neurogenesis” one of the hottest tips of the running season. At least when it comes to instrumental prog, the band has reached the top of the annual list!” – PowerMetal.de
“Oh prog-metal how we love thee…case in point, the new single ‘Isochron ft. Derek Sherinian’ from Phaeton. This dandy little slice of modern prog-metal is not only exceptionally recorded but is jammed full of stabbing riffs, fluid bass lines, drum rolls galore and of course keyboard wizardry courtesy of the legendary Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater, Planet X, Sons of Apollo). Keep an eye out for the new album “Neurogenesis” from PHAETON set to drop on Oct. 24th and to tide you over listen up for ‘Isochron’ on your Home for the Best New Rock… W-J-O-EEEE” – WJOE – Findlay’s Home for Rock & Roll
“I’ve always maintained that instrumental bands have to work harder at their craft, because the lack of vocals is one more thing they have to find a replacement for. Lead guitar breaks can take the place of vocals, as can keyboards. They do a solid job of this on the album… They have the chops, that’s for sure.” – Metal-Temple
“Neurogenesis“ is a work that combines virtuosity, atmosphere and emotion in extraordinary balance.” 4/5 – MetalUnderground.at
“PHAETON’s Neurogenesis: Where Prog-Meets-Precision, and Machines Whisper to the Riffs” – Papy Jeff Metal
“Phaeton’s sound is a kaleidoscope of progressive sounds, tech-death, thrash and djent… The album opens with the song “Tethys Rising” has in it’s a lot of austerity, but you can hear perfectly strong and expressive here sound and style. Song “Discontinuum” also holds the right one level and very exciting. The dynamics and rhythm are impressive here. Piece “Isochron” with the guest participation of Derek Sherinian, he enriches and has in great riffs, but there are also Middle Eastern elements, which it also increases the effect. Number “Synethesia” it emphasizes even more the intensity and complexity of sounds with a lot of power and energy. Track “Arachnid” he has a lot of neoclassical playing, but he doesn’t forget about it crushing playing with lots of thrills. Song “Augmented” it also has a specific level to it. Title piece “Neurogenesis” he crowns the album with pride and precision. You can hear perfectly balanced music here, which has a claw, feistiness and focuses on diversity and versatility. 4/5″ – W-Mgnieniu-Rocka
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