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FRACTAL UNIVERSE reveal more new music from their impending album release. The Progressive Death Metal entity recognized for their boundary-pushing sound, technical mastery, and captivating live performances premiere “A New Cycle” music video today. Watch at https://youtu.be/IkaWXeXgz-s
“A New Cycle talks about the idea of directed panspermia. In the story, humankind is on the verge of extinction, and the only solution to preserve life is to send probes containing primordial life forms out in space in the hope of colonizing new planetary systems and, over the course of a few billion years, start a new evolutionary cycle But this newborn civilization ends up repeating the exact mistakes that led to the downfall of the first one, and eventually has to repeat the whole process again.”
“A New Cycle,” directed by Pauline Colombani (www.c3polette.com), follows “Causality’s Grip” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lVrlXAjHfU and “The Seed of Singularity” https://youtu.be/xcAr-miYxmQ?si=s7QEG9QS5l5mGwXy all coming from FRACTAL UNIVERSE’s new opus, ‘The Great Filters.’ It’s the group’s most ambitious, diverse and intricate album to date pushing the boundaries of the band’s unique saxophone-drenched take on progressive metal. FRACTAL UNIVERSE is celebrated for their ability to push the boundaries of metal, combining heavy riffs, melodic elements, and jazz influences.
‘The Great Filters,’ out this Friday, April 4, 2025, was recorded at Boundless Production Studios and Fractal Headquarters and mixed/mastered by Flavien Morel (Benighted Soul, Catalyst). It will be available on limited-edition (500) red with black splatter vinyl, Digipak CD, digital and an exclusive to band/label red and cream marble vinyl limited to 200. Order now at http://lnk.to/fractaluniverse
FRACTAL UNIVERSE will be performing a handful of European shows over then next week before departing later this month for the Shred Fest tour alongside Obscura, Atheist, Origin and Decrepit Birth across the US and Canada. Tour dates below.
FRACTAL UNIVERSE started life in 2015 in Nancy, France self-releasing an independent EP ‘Boundaries of Reality’ the same year. Signing to Italy’s Kolony Records, ‘Engram of Decline’ followed two years later with a concept record inspired by Friedrich Nietzsche’s philosophy. The group attracted the attention of Metal Blade Records, who released their second full-length ‘Rhizomes of Insanity’ in 2019, solidifying their reputation as a force in the progressive metal world. ‘Rhizomes…’ explores the fragmented nature of human consciousness, combining philosophical lyricism with technical precision merging heaviness with melody seamlessly. ‘The Impassable Horizon’ (2021) marked a leap forward in songwriting and production and delved into the themes of determinism and free will, drawing inspiration from existentialist thought. The album also features saxophone sections, further blending their progressive tendencies with jazz elements. Critics lauded the albums a masterpiece of progressive metal. which garnered critical acclaim for its innovative songwriting and high production quality. Their dynamic live performances, which has seen them tour with Obscura, Evergrey, Black Dahlia Murder, God Dethroned, Thulcandra, and more, further highlights their technical expertise and passion for their craft.
TOUR DATES
4/3 - Brin De Zinc - Chambery, France
4/05 - Donostia Prog/Tech Death Metal Fest - San Sebastian, Spain
4/11 - Le Gueulard Plus (release party) - Nilvange, France
with Obscura, Atheist, Origin, Decrepit Birth:
4/20 - Brick By Brick - San Diego, CA
4/21 - Backstage Bar - Las Vegas, NV
4/22 - Mesa Theater - Grand Junction, CO
4/24 - Granada Theater - Lawrence, KS
4/25 - Trees - Dallas, TX
4/26 - WorkPlay Theatre - Birmingham, AL
4/27 - Underbelly - Jacksonville, FL
4/28 - Conduit - Orlando, FL
4/29 - Hangar 1819 - Greensboro, NC
4/30 - Canal Club - Richmond, VA
5/2 - Middle East Downstairs - Boston, MA
5/3 - Salie Montaigne - Quebec City, QC
5/4 - Overflow - Ottawa, ON
5/5 - Fairmount - Montreal, QC
5/ 6 - Lee’s Palace - Toronto, ON
5/7 - Preserving - Pittsburgh, PA
5/ 8 - Reggie’s - Chicago, IL
5/9 - The Cabooze - Minneapolis, MN
5/10 - Park Theater - Winnipeg, MB
5/12 - Starlight Room - Edmonton, AL
5/13 - Dickens - Calgary, AL
5/15 - Rickshaw Theater - Vancouver, BC
5/16 - EL Corazon - Seattle, WA
5/17 - Bossanova Ballroom - Portland, OR
5/18 - DNA Lounge - San Francisco, CA
5/20 - Sunshine Theater - Albuquerque, NM
5/21 - Rebel Lounge - Phoenix, AZ
5/22 - 1720 - Los Angeles, CA
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