Canadian instrumental Prog Metal quartet Phaeton has dropped their latest sonic beast, “Arachnid,” the next single from their forthcoming third album, “Neurogenesis,” out on October 24th. With a riff that bites and grooves like its namesake, “Arachnid” weaves a dazzling web of melody, menace, and metallic precision, solidifying Phaeton’s place in the modern vanguard of instrumental Rock.
Formed by drummer Colin Righton, who had a hunch that combining the talents of Daniel Airth (guitar), Kevin Thiessen (guitar, keys), and Ferdy Belland (bass) would spark something extraordinary, Phaeton has evolved into a genre-defying force. Their sound? Interplanetary Psychedelic Hyper-Melodic Metallic Prog. Their mission? To thrill the senses and expand the mind.
“Arachnid” is a standout track on “Neurogenesis,” crawling through crushing riffs and elegiac passages that evoke the delicate artistry of a spider’s web. It’s a metaphor for the band’s intricate songwriting, which balances brute force with melodic finesse.
“Even if spiders freak people out. They’re essential, and so is this riff. Without it, the song would fall apart,” adds the band
”Neurogenesis” marks a new chapter for Phaeton. While their debut laid the foundation and “Between Two Worlds” expanded their sonic universe, this third album sharpens the edges and tightens the structures, without sacrificing imagination. Inspired by themes of technological singularity and the fusion of biology with machine, the album offers a cold warning wrapped in warm, electrifying grooves.
As an all-instrumental outfit, Phaeton lets the guitars and keyboards do the talking. Their live shows are heavier, crunchier, and thrashier than their crystal-clear recordings suggest, often catching audiences off guard in the best way possible. With influences ranging from Devin Townsend and Rush to Meshuggah, Mastodon, and Gojira, Phaeton’s sound is a kaleidoscope of Prog, Tech-Death, Thrash, and Djent.
The band’s playthrough for “Arachnid” is now streaming via the YouTube player below:
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“Neurogenesis” will be available on October 24th, 2025, with more music, including the standalone 22-minute epic “Clouds of Mercury,” coming in 2026, and a fourth full-length album, “Quartum,” slated for 2027.
Pre-Order “Neurogenesis” on Bandcamp: https://phaetonband.bandcamp.com/album/neurogenesis
Previous Singles: “Isochron” ft. Derek Sherinian | “Tethys Rising“
Tracklist:
01. Tethys Rising (6:25)
02. Discontinuum (6:37)
03. Isochron (4:12) ft. Derek Sherinian
04. Synethesia (6:24)
05. Arachnid (4:48)
06. Augmented (4:37)
07. Neurogenesis (6:16)
Lineup:
Colin Righton / Drums & Percussion
Daniel Airth / Lead & Rhythm Guitars
Kevin Thiessen / Lead & Rhythm Guitars, Keyboards
Ferdy Belland / Electric Bass