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FRACTAL UNIVERSE RELEASE THIRD MUSIC VIDEO “A NEW CYCLE”
From New Album, ‘The Great Filters,’ Out This Friday, April 4th
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 HERE
“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” and “The Seed of Singularity” 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 HERE.
M-Theory Audio is pleased to announce the latest signing to the label – hard rock and heavy metal powerhouse FIRSTBORNE. Today we premiere the first single and music video for “Wake Up,” giving fans a taste of what to expect from their highly anticipated debut full-length effort.
“Wake Up” video was directed by Drew Kaufman (Two Minutes to Late Night) and is a welcome introduction to the group’s penchant for infectious hard rock with a humorous and relatable twist. Watch HERE
FIRSTBORNE features legendary drummer Chris Adler (Lamb of God, Megadeth), virtuoso guitarist Myrone (known by some as the originator of soft shred), and electrifying vocalist Girish Pradhan (Girish and the Chronicles, The End Machine). Formed in 2019, FIRSTBORNE blend high-energy riffs, soaring vocals, and thunderous rhythms to create a modern yet timeless sound rooted in classic metal, hard rock, and shred guitar.
The band first gained attention through a series of independently released singles and EPs between 2020 and 2023, showcasing their signature fusion of melody, technical precision, and relentless groove. In late 2023, FIRSTBORNE recorded their debut full-length album ‘Lucky’ with acclaimed producer Machine (Clutch, King Crimson, Crobot). That album will see a release July 18th on M-Theory Audio and pre-orders are available now for limited-edition colored vinyl, CD and Digital. Pre-Order HERE
Guitarist Myrone explains how the album came together:
“When Chris, Girish, and I got connected in 2019 I said my number one goal in life was to get us all in the same room to jam. Four years later not only did we get in the same room, we went to Machine's barn in Texas for a month to create 10 piping hot metal jams for the whole world to enjoy. I had written around 150 song ideas before stepping in the studio, and we ended up using none of them. What you hear on the record was entirely written and recorded in Texas.”
With Adler’s iconic drumming, Myrone’s signature guitar work, and Pradhan’s dynamic, powerhouse vocals, FIRSTBORNE are a force to be reckoned with in the hard rock and metal scene — delivering high-energy anthems that bridge the gap between old-school metal and modern intensity.