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Montreal, QC – February 25, 2026

Quebec City Death Metal SANAGA Unleashes Debut Single “The Godslayer’s Oath”

Mixed and Mastered by KATAKLYSM’s Jeff Dagenais

L-R – Dominic Brillant – Guitars, Jean-Francois Durand – Bass, Marc Verreault – Vocals, Frederic Giguere – Drums, Patrick Plourde – Guitars

Photo Credit – Martin Bouchard

Rising death metal force Sanaga has officially released their debut single, “The Godslayer’s Oath” (mixed and mastered by Jeff Dagenais of Kataklysm), marking the band’s first step onto the Canadian metal scene. Formed in the fall of 2026, Sanaga brings together long‑time friends and seasoned musicians with a shared passion for creating fast, melodic, aggressive, and evocative metal inspired by Death, Slayer, Amon Amarth, and Dark Tranquillity.

“The Godslayer’s Oath” was the natural choice for Sanaga’s debut. As the first song the band fully rehearsed together, it quickly became their most polished and complete track. Musically, it showcases the full spectrum of Sanaga’s sound, death metal fused with thrash energy and sharpened by touches of black metal.

Lyrically, the single introduces listeners to the band’s myth‑driven universe. The song tells the story of a void‑born entity created for one purpose: to slay gods and destroy their realms. Whether interpreted as an anti‑religious statement or simply a brutal fantasy narrative, the track sets the tone for Sanaga’s bold, storytelling‑focused approach.

Though new as a unit, Sanaga’s members are no strangers to the Quebec metal scene. They are active in projects such as Meet The Mailman, Foxy Queen, Devil’s Trill, and Warriors of the North. Their combined experience fuels a tight, high‑energy sound and a no‑nonsense approach to songwriting.

Guitarist Patrick Plourde drafts full song structures, vocalist Marc Verreault crafts the lyrics, and every member reshapes the material with their own style, resulting in songs that are cohesive, energetic, and unmistakably theirs.

The single’s artwork reflects the band’s name, inspired by the Sanaga River in Cameroon, a symbol of life, death, and myth. The dark, foreboding landscape and towering god‑slaying figure visually echo the themes explored in the music.

Sanaga is currently preparing for their first live performances, scheduled for this spring. After their live debut, the band will return to the studio to record their second release.

With a defined sound and a clear creative vision, Sanaga is poised to make a strong impact on the death metal landscape.

Listen to “The Godslayer’s Oath” at the following links:

Add to your Spotify playlist – https://open.spotify.com/track/1rzjY98YzjOizn5gLwmpxO

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xU9Vmcpj_Q

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Band: Sanaga
Single Title: The Godslayer’s Oath
Length: 5:46
Label: Self-Release
Genre: Death Metal
Location: Quebec City, QC, Canada

Single Credits:
Performed by Sanaga
Music by Patrick Plourde
Lyrics by Marc Verreault & Dominic Brillant
Recorded by Sanaga
Drums recorded by Dominic Labbe
Mixed and mastered by Jeff Dagenais from Kataklysm
Artwork by Mathieu CantinBand Line-up:Patrick Plourde – Guitars
Dominic Brillant – Guitars
Jean-Francois Durand – Bass
Marc Verreault – Vocals
Frederic Giguere – Drums

L-R – Dominic Brillant – Guitars, Jean-Francois Durand – Bass, Marc Verreault – Vocals, Frederic Giguere – Drums, Patrick Plourde – Guitars

Photo Credit – Martin Bouchard

Formed in Quebec City in the fall of 2026, Sanaga unites long‑time friends and seasoned musicians with a shared passion for creating fast, melodic, and aggressive metal. Blending the intensity of Death and Slayer with the epic weight of Amon Amarth and the melodic depth of Dark Tranquillity, the band delivers a sound rooted in melodic death metal and thrash, sharpened by touches of black metal.

Sanaga’s writing process is collaborative at its core. Guitarist Patrick Plourde drafts full song structures, while vocalist Marc Verreault crafts the lyrics, and every member reshapes the material with their own style, resulting in songs that are tight, energetic, and unmistakably theirs. Lyrically, the band draws from myth, destruction, life, death, and legendary beings, inspired by the mythic Cameroonian river that gave Sanaga its name.

Their debut single, The Godslayer’s Oath, introduces this world with a story of a void‑born entity created to slay gods and annihilate realms. Musically polished and thematically bold, it became the natural choice for their first release.

With members active in projects like Meet The Mailman, Foxy Queen, Devil’s Thrill, and Warriors of the North, Sanaga brings a seasoned, high‑energy presence to the stage. Their first live performances are set for spring, followed by a second release expected next summer.

Sanaga may be new, but their sound is already defined, melodic, powerful, and driven by a shared vision to create metal that hits hard and leaves a mark.

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Formé à Québec à l’automne 2026, Sanaga réunit des amis de longue date et des musiciens d’expérience animés par une passion commune : créer un métal rapide, mélodique et agressif. En mêlant l’intensité de Death et Slayer au poids épique de Amon Amarth et à la profondeur mélodique de Dark Tranquillity, le groupe forge un son ancré dans le death mélodique et le thrash, affûté par des touches de black metal.

Au cœur de Sanaga, le processus d’écriture est résolument collaboratif. Le guitariste Patrick Plourde élabore les structures complètes des morceaux, tandis que le chanteur Marc Verreault façonne les paroles. Chaque membre remodèle ensuite le matériel avec son propre style, donnant naissance à des chansons serrées, énergiques et immédiatement reconnaissables. Les textes s’inspirent des mythes, de la destruction, de la vie, de la mort et d’êtres légendaires, influencés par la rivière camerounaise mythique qui a donné son nom au groupe.

Leur premier single, The Godslayer’s Oath, ouvre la porte à cet univers en racontant l’histoire d’une entité née du néant, créée pour abattre les dieux et anéantir leurs royaumes. À la fois musicalement affûté et thématiquement audacieux, il s’est imposé naturellement comme premier extrait.

Avec des membres actifs dans Meet The Mailman, Foxy Queen, Devil’s Trill et Warriors of the North, Sanaga apporte sur scène une présence solide et une énergie redoutable. Leurs premiers concerts sont prévus pour le printemps, suivis d’un deuxième opus attendu l’été prochain.

Sanaga est peut‑être un jeune projet, mais son identité est déjà claire : un métal mélodique, puissant et déterminé, porté par une vision commune et l’envie de laisser une empreinte durable.

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