EPK – Pythonic – Laws of Karma (2026)
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For fans of Lamb of God, Morbid Angel, Devildriver, Black Dahlia Murder
Band: Pythonic
EP Title: Laws of Karma
Release Date: July 10, 2026
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Distrokid
Genre: Groove / Death / Thrash
Location: Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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Tour Dates:
May 28 – Regina, SK, Club side of The Exchange
May 29 – The Pas, MB – venue TBA
May 30 – Brandon, MB – The Hall
May 31 – Winnipeg, MB – Sidestage
June 5 – Calgary, AB – The Rock Shop
June 6 – Edmonton, AB – Starlite Room Temple Stage
“Pythonic’s Decomposition EP: Rebuilt, Refined, and Ridiculously Relentless” – North Sask Music Zine
“A nice blast of heaviness to see out the year. Pythonic throw their all into delivering a memorable showcase of thrashing death metal. An EP of five tracks that shows off plenty of creativity, has moments of exciting flair, and undeniably delivers the hefty ‘one-two’ punch of death crossed with thrash metal. 8/10″ – Games, Brrraaains and A Head-Banging Life (Decomposition – 2025)
“PYTHONIC does command respect. The way they have approached the music is impressive. I hear Metalcore, I get Metal Hardcore, I receive Groove metal and I hear Heavy Metal. Sometimes one of the four, at other times two or more of the four ingredients on offer. And what is even more impressive; they work well together.8/10″ – Metal Temple (Decomposition – 2025)
“Pythonic assuredly on fine footing based on the reinterpretation of older songs for Decomposition. Strap yourself in for a modern mix of groove metal with thrash, death, and metalcore components which leaves you battered, bruised, and craving more.8/10” – Dead Rhetoric
“The first thing that grabs you about this second stab in the dark from Pythonic is Warriner’s shrill screams which are as nasty as a low budget horror movie from the 1980’s but in a good way. That’s not to say he doesn’t have a death growl of course but it’s not all that deep, his preference being to shred your ear canals as he screeches like a lunatic awaiting asylum on opening gambit “Guiltfeeder“. A track with a sinister urge and classy bit of lead towards the end from Hunter, it’s something that has that classic Morbid Angel about it while there can be little doubt the band love a bit of Swedish Death Metal.” – Metal Noise
““EP 1” is a testament to Pythonic‘s dedication to their craft and their refusal to be confined by sub-genre limitations. Each song is a blend of technical prowess and raw emotion, offering listeners a chance to experience the full spectrum of the band’s capabilities. It is recommended for fans of Machine Head, Trivium and Pantera.” – Metal-Rules (EP01 – 2024)
“Pythonic comes from Canada with ‘Epica’, a track that features fast-paced guitar riffs, heavy drums and an engaging, torn vocal that delivers to listeners the essence of metal and subverts such as alternative, thrash and even melodic, being perfect to the circle and not to leave anyone standing still.” – Os Garot Os Deliverpool (EP01 – 2024)
“Pythonic has an EP for you. Blending Thrash with Old School Swedish Death Metal, the band manages to sound like Entombed but without losing its unique style… So if you have a few minutes of anger to drain, these guys are going to cover you!” – Metal Eclipse Reviews (EP01 – 2024)
“Overall I’m a pretty big fan of this record. If you want something that sounds maybe like an Anthrax or a Slayer record then you really want to check this out. The most dynamic and unique part of this EP, in particular is the vocals are double-tracked and they’re very high in the mix which is something that is somewhat different than a lot of the other metal releases this year which I greatly appreciate. If you want something that has a lot of the thrash guitar element then you’re really going to want to check this out. The guitar and drum parts are fantastic, they really keep the songs very tight even though the vocals are very in your face and they’re usually the the first thing that you would notice with this kind of record but overall this is very strong.” – Brutally Delicious (EP01 – 2024)
Band: Pythonic
EP Title: Laws of Karma
Release Date: July 10, 2026
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Distrokid
Genre: Groove / Death / Thrash
Location: Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Track Listing:
1. Laws of Karma (3:17)
2. Feed The Flames (3:52)
3. Set You Free (4:07)
4. Sentience (4:36)
5. Venom (2:59)
EP Length: 18:51
EP recording credits
All songs performed by Pythonic
All songs written by Pythonic
Produced by Pythonic
Mixed by Reid Paraszczynec / Lucid Distortion Audio
Mastered by Reid Paraszczynec / Lucid Distortion Audio
Album Artwork by Apocalyptic Nuke
EP and Live Lineup:
Morgan Warriner – Lead Vocals
Ryan Hunter – Lead Guitar
Vincent Kohut – Rhythm Guitar and Backing Vocals
Max Hiske – Bass
Jayden Warriner – Drums
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About the EP Artwork:
The artwork depicts a guy screwed onto a liberty scale in a hell scape background. We called the EP “Laws of Karma,” hence why we used a liberty scale to impale the figure onto. The artwork was done by @apocalyptic.nuke. The model is of no specific person to name, but holds a deep connection to the band as they were served the karma they deserved, as portrayed in the song “Laws of Karma.” The ending verse highlights the main points tying together the art and the song. They go very hand in hand with each other. We also updated our logo for this release to better align with our new direction in sound. The logo was also done by @apocalyptic.nuke. We are quite happy with how the art turned out and think it matches our brutal leanings as of late.
About The EP: Lyrically and Musically
Lyrically answered by Morgan, “Laws of Karma is the first set of music I have written that has been fully me. To say that I am proud of it is an understatement. The entire set of 5 was written when I was in a very dark place, recovering from surgery and being unable to walk/move. The entire album reflects on Vincent’s, Jayden’s, and Morgan’s struggles with disabilities and surgery. We made music to make you move when we ourselves at times could not.”
Musically, these songs have been written over a wide span of time. Lots of personal struggle and hardship can be heard throughout the riffs. These riffs are a culmination of living through life, and on the toughest days, you can still rip out a killer song through the ashes of despair.
Track By Track: Lyrically and Musically
All lyric content answered by Morgan
1. Laws of Karma – The Laws of Karma guide your fate. This speaks no matter how holy a person views themself they will forever be chained to the laws that guide this world. Karma is a real thing, and it comes to bite some people in the ass. Laws of Karma was written about the ex-member of Pythonic who was in the band for many years. It really highlights Vincent’s personal relationship with him, how the band would have people talk to us about his shitty behaviour and lack of respect. We found it fitting to use him as the object of karma.
Musically, this song was written by Ryan. It was one of the first tracks written to start leaning into a heavier sound and has been a part of our live show for many years. The riffs have not changed over the years, as the song is quite a solid piece of work. We saw it fitting to take the song and not change the name from its predecessor, and to keep the structure exactly the same as it rips.
2. Feed the Flames – Feed the Flames is the second half of Liturgy. Everyone talks about summoning the devil, but rarely discusses what the consequences may be. Demons walk this earth. They are greedy, powerful monstrosities that will take anything offered to them and then some. It speaks on the fire’s voice, which is a popular scripture in the bible (Exodus 3:2). Hearing the fire’s command, obeying, and feeding the flame. Only to have the beast take more than what was offered, terrifying those who summoned it. Eventually claiming the person themself. The beast has finally won.
Feed the Flames came to Vincent while he lived in a fairly haunted house. A solid chorus riff mixed with some other weird yet haunting riffs. The jump in the BPM near the end of the track is supposed to capture the franticness of being pursued, and the abrupt stop is you finally being caught. These go hand in hand with the lyrical content of the song. Stopping abruptly right as the lyrics “ The beast has finally won” are being spoken really helps join the music to the lyrics.
3. Set You Free – Set you free from this holy lie is self-explanatory in itself. It speaks of how religion has changed, how it is not true to itself and how so many people have suffered at the hands of “god”. If any book tells you to hate a fellow human being, that book is completely wrong and should be burned. People gather in mass to listen to people who are continuously getting flak and having people come out and speak about how they were sexually abused by a priest. Religions telling us to hate each other have no place in this world. Religion spreads hate, Pedophiles rule the world, and the bible is blasphemy.
Musically, this is another mostly Ryan banger track. This track has been developed over a long period of time and has had many iterations that have been played live. The core riffs of this track never really changed, like the intro and the verse riffs. They were just such solid riffs over the years and got the crowd moving. The rhythm over the solo is also just an absolute demon of a riff. This was another one of the songs that was written around the time of “Laws of Karma” and was a push for us to sound heavier.
4. Sentience – Lyrically, the song ” Sentience ” was written regarding the viewpoint that a majority of society is not sentient yet, what happens when someone gains sentience and questions the current narrative and the internal turmoil of not wanting to understand the way that the world works “, in ignorance there is bliss”. The entirety of sentience is filled with contradictions as well as unrest of questioning one’s very existence; it’s as though sentience itself is calling out to you, telling you that you can not escape it. Its darkened proposition of guiding you through fractured identity and internal struggle really highlights the personal pursuit of inner peace, but never being able to find it.
What makes a person sentient? Why do some people seem although they are not sentient and do not have souls? Some questions may never be answered. Will one ever find inner peace?
Musically, Sentience comes from a very raw, emotionally charged area for Vincent. It was the first song he had written after being able to play guitar again after an almost two-year hiatus due to not being able to physically play. The riffs dug into his psyche at the time of being relieved to be able to play again, but also releasing the tension of will I ever be able to play again and enjoy music as I had prior. The hiatus had brought up questions of whether I should just call it and start selling all my gear? Am I going to lose all my friends in the band, not being able to do what we enjoy together anymore? The existentialism of these questions harboured the riffs for “Sentience”, making it the heavy-hitting headbanging song you hear today.
5. Venom – Lyrically, Venom is about my personal struggles of being in an abusive relationship. How I was hit, tormented, and gaslit. I thought that I had found the one, and if I had just stayed, things would get better. It speaks to my inability to understand why I was ever treated in such a way. When it comes to abuse, there is never a rhyme or a reason for the way someone treats another person. I gave myself like a devotion or sacrifice to a person who sucked me dry of everything. Later on in Venom, it speaks on how I found myself again after finding the truth and how the person only has themself left to betray.
Musically, Venom comes from a very similar place as the lyrics did. Vincent wrote the majority of this song in a half-hour sitting after breaking up with an abusive ex. Gaslighting and mental torment at the pinnacle of having enough is what brings these riffs together with the lyrics. Originally, the riffs were titled “Drain” as Vincent had felt drained by the relationship in every aspect. A true cathartic release of being abused by a partner.
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Fun Facts:
1. After we played the Into Eternity show this past November, Morgan received some very flattering compliments on his vocals from Stu Block. This had the band very excited. Ryan and Vincent also received a handshake of approval from Matt Cuthbertson on how well our sound and set have come along. It was a very amazing time to share the stage with such legends in the scene and to be noticed by them as well.
2. Shortly after the amazing Into Eternity show, we got to be the opener for Slaughter Fest in Edmonton. This show was quite a wild ride. Being able to play the main stage at the Starlite Room felt so surreal. As we performed, more and more people just kept flooding in. The response after our set was also amazing. We had people surprised by the fact that we got people to mosh, saying, “It’s like a rule here that no one moshes for the opening band,” yet that rule was broken. We also received very kind words from Sean Watson, the leader of Display of Decay. He said, “Why didn’t you guys tell me you were so good we would have put you in a later slot?” We honestly didn’t think we were that great to be asking for that, but the crowd’s response never lies.
3. Shortly after the Slaughter Fest show, we would be contacted to be on Serenade Metal Fest once again. We donated our set once to the show, as it helps raise funds for cancer and MS research. And we like to help out with benefit shows even when we have a fairly substantial cost input for getting out to Edmonton.
4. Not long after Serenade happened, we were contacted by Exit Wound out of Calgary to do some tour dates with them. We were all very surprised by this and also excited, as some other touring for the spring had fallen through. We were surprised because we had only played with Exit Wound one other time last year, in June at a Saskatoon date for their tour. This was the third show with Morgan on vocals, and during the middle of the set, Morgan was trying to get the hype up for Exit Wound, and with the amount of air he was pushing for vocals, he had a moment of forgetfulness and forgot the name of their band. Lacking experience and oxygen made us look unintentionally a little bad, but we obviously have the chops and demeanor to show that it was an unintentional accident. Exit Wound later went on that night to play a ferocious set and later invited us on some dates for their upcoming tour.
May 28 – Regina, SK, Club side of The Exchange
May 29 – The Pas, MB – venue TBA
May 30 – Brandon, MB – The Hall
May 31 – Winnipeg, MB – Sidestage
June 5 – Calgary, AB – The Rock Shop
June 6 – Edmonton, AB – Starlite Room Temple Stage
5. After sharing the stage with Brain Stem at Slaughter Fest, we were later joined by them at Serenade. While we were at Serenade, Jess Leduc, the vocalist, came up to us before the show and jokingly said, “We never heard of you guys before Slaughter Fest, now we are on almost every show this year,” because we later would be sharing the stage with them once again during the Edmonton date of the tour with Exit Wound. Brain Stem is also an amazing band, and if you have never listened to them, you should really check them out. They have been on our band’s radar for a while, and it’s nice being able to play with an awesome band, like they are so many times!
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L-R – Ryan Hunter (Lead Guitar), Morgan Warriner (Vocals), Max Hiske (Bass), Vincent Kohut (Rhythm Guitar & Backing Vocals), Jayden Warriner (Drums)
Pythonic is a Canadian death-groove metal band hailing from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Drawing inspiration from groove and death metal giants like Lamb of God, The Black Dahlia Murder, Morbid Angel, and Devildriver, the band blends crushing riffs with unrelenting energy. Striving for the tightest live sound possible while delivering an electrifying stage presence, Pythonic is truly a sonic force to be reckoned with. Over the years, the band has seen many lineup changes, but two core members have remained constant. Lead guitarist Ryan Hunter, the resident guitar prodigy, shreds some of the grooviest riffs and most blistering solos. Rhythm guitarist Vincent Kohut brings a machine-like precision, combining thick low-end riffing with razor-sharp tremolo picking.
The 2026 and beyond lineup:
Jayden Warriner – skin slapping powerhouse on drums
Morgan Warriner – a vocalist with a beastly range that will leave your head spinning
Max Hiske – locking down the low end and slappin’ da bass with fury
Together, this lineup delivers the full-throttle sonic assault that defines Pythonic.
Discography:
2026 – Laws of Karma – EP
2025 – Decomposition – EP
2024 – EP01 – EP
2020 – Negative Thoughts – Single
Shared the stage with:
200 Stab Wounds, Beguiler, Art of Attrition, Insurrection, YEGG, Untimely Demise, Ravenwitch, Hatchet, Hazzerd, Into Eternity, Display of Decay, Brain Stem, Age of Ashes, A Modern Prometheus, Cell (MB), Exit Wound, Kelevra, Augurium, Widows Peak, Protosequence, Agony Spawn, Wasted Heretics, deadsunday, Alien to the Ignorant, Balrogath, Kryotic
Fests
2026 – Serenade Metal Fest – Edmonton, AB
2025 – Slaughterfest – Edmonton, AB
2025 – Serenade Metal fest – Edmonton, AB
2019 – Shockerfest 26 – Edmonton, AB
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