US doom/death metal quintet Percipient unleash new single and lyric video »Portals«; debut album »Apparitions« out April 25th!
Denver, Colorado based doom/death metal band Percipient has unleashed new single and lyric video »Portals« taken from their upcoming debut album, »Apparitions«, which will be released on April 25th, 2025.
Tracklist:
01. Marionette
02. In Darkness
03. Phantasm
04. Eternal Embrace
05. And The Stars Fell
06. Portals
Courtesy of Metal Devastation PR:
Denver, CO – April 20, 2025 – Metal Devastation PR and No Clean Singing are proud to present the exclusive premiere of »Portals«, the haunting new lyric video and single from Denver-based doom/death metal band Percipient. The track is taken from their forthcoming full-length album »Apparitions«, set for release on April 25th via Cadaver Audio Recordings.
Formed in 2020 under a different name, Percipient weathered early lineup changes and a brief hiatus before re-emerging in 2022 with a revitalized vision and their current moniker – a name that reflects their fascination with paranormal themes and their obscured, atmospheric sonic approach.
The band explains: “Originally formed in 2020 under a different name, the band endured a series of lineup changes and a brief hiatus before re-emerging with a refined vision. In 2022, they adopted the name Percipient – a reflection of their paranormal lyrical themes and obscure, atmospheric sound.”
Photo by Trent Jacobs
With a now solidified lineup and a clearer creative voice, Percipient’s music has evolved into something deeply expressive, emotionally crushing, and eerily transcendent. Their debut album, »Apparitions«, is a multifaceted journey through grief, control, the supernatural, and existential torment.
Prior to »Portals«, the band released the chilling first single »Marionette«, which delivered a disorienting descent into madness. The track’s gritty vocal delivery, wailing guitar work, and unnerving dissonance conveyed a harrowing narrative of possession and despair – a man turned into a puppet by an evil force, fighting for control amid a symphony of spectral chaos.
Now, »Portals« takes listeners further into »Apparitions«’ haunted world. The track expresses profound sorrow and longing, as the protagonist mourns the loss of a loved one and yearns to be reunited through a portal into death itself. It’s a mesmerizing blend of brooding doom and atmospheric death metal, drawing comparisons to genre visionaries like Officium Triste. The performance is soul-crushing yet melodic, immersive yet brutal – another striking chapter in the band’s unfolding story.
»Apparitions« was produced, mixed, and mastered by Ivan Alcala at Cadaver Audio. The album will be released on April 25th in the following formats:
• Limited Edition White Vinyl LP
• CD Digipak
• Digital on all major streaming platforms
Pre-orders are now open at percipient.bandcamp.com.
Percipient is:
James Cummings – Vocals
Rich Delk – Guitar
Aaron Martinez – Guitar
Creg Matthews – Bass
Ivan Alcala – Drums
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