Progressive deathgaze voyagers KARDASHEV have released their stunning new single “Seed of the Night”—a beautifully heavy piece of cosmic philosophy wrapped in melodic breakdowns and emotional gravity. The track arrives ahead of the band’s next full-length transmission, Alunea, set to drop April 25th via Metal Blade Records.
🌱 Of Myth, Meaning & Melody
The single’s title might suggest fantasy—but “Seed of the Night” is pure Kardashev: deeply human, painfully introspective, and spiritually celestial.
“This is Sky-Brother explaining to a newly born being—Atlas—that they were created to carry humanity’s legacy to a place our species could never reach,” explains vocalist Mark Garrett. “That burden shapes them, and in that weight, they find purpose… and pain.”
Musically, the band trades tired deathcore chugs for what they call the “funk-down”—a melodically rich, rhythmically diverse evolution of the breakdown. Think space opera meets math rock meets soul-punching post-metal.
“We wanted to deconstruct the ‘epic moment’ trope,” adds guitarist Nico Mirolla, “and build an entire song that earns it through patience and progression—not just brute force.”
💿 Alunea Drops April 25th via Metal Blade Records
A direct sequel to The Almanac, Alunea continues Kardashev’s mythos with intricate lore, introspective lyricism, and sonic world-building. The album features:
- Guest vocals from Erin (Genital Shame) on “Speak Silence”
- Ethereal duduk instrumentation by Pawel JJ Przybysz on “We Could Fold The Stars”
- Artwork by Karl E.
- Mixed/mastered by Zack Ohren (Entheos, Machine Head, Fallujah)
The album also incorporates constructed language (“conlang”) created by Garrett, adding new linguistic and cultural layers to the story of Atlas and Sky-Brother.
“I used to make up grammar rules while working at a call center,” Garrett admits. “Eventually, that evolved into a language that became part of this universe we’re building.”
🎨 Alunea – Physical Format
- CD & Digital
- Vinyl Variants:
- White Black Dust (US)
- White Black Marbled (EU – Ltd. 300)
- Gold Black Dust (EU – Ltd. 300)
🛒 Pre-order now at metalblade.com/kardashev
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