“Interstellar I” depicts themes of technological overreach, mass corruption and personal struggles related to identity, love and survival, unfolding within a vast, lore infused deep space universe. This release balances a dense and layered wall of sound, high energy choruses and memorable melodies, where every second serves the storytelling.
The album features guest appearances by Charlie Griffiths (ex-Haken, Tiktaalika) on the track “Hyperconverter,” Michael Eriksen (Circus Maximus) on the closing piece “Renew,” as well as narration by Roger Craig Smith (known for Sonic the Hedgehog, Batman, and Ezio in Assassin’s Creed) on the opening track, “The Grand Design.”
Musically, the album brings to mind the style of Devin Townsend’s “Ziltoid the Omniscient” and Dream Theater’s “Systematic Chaos,” while reinterpreting those influences through Voidchaser’s own modern and distinctive sound, also drawing from classic foundations found in Deep Purple’s “Machine Head” and Black Sabbath’s “Paranoid.”
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Tracklist:
01. The Grand Design
02. Welcome to Terra Corp
03. Initiation Day
04. Hyperconverter
05. Anything for Love
06. Rain / Solar Winds
07. Ivory Tower
8. Renew
Lineup:
Chad Bernatchez / Vocals, Guitar
Jici Lord-Gauthier / Guitar, Bass
Colin MacAndrew / Drums
— Biography —
Based in Montreal and Stockholm, Voidchaser is a Progressive Metal band that quickly established itself as a band worth watching on both local and international stages. Formed in 2023, the band rapidly gained momentum through a steady stream of releases, earning attention from niche outlets such as Progressive Rock Journal, The ProgSpace, Prog Magazine and Prog Sphere, alongside coverage from major Metal media, including Metal Injection and Decibel Magazine.
In 2024, Voidchaser released their debut EP, “Odyssey,” followed by two standalone singles and their debut full-length album, “Solace.” Written as a single continuous 30-minute composition, “Solace” is a concept album set in an orbital dystopia, exploring themes of power, uncertainty and love. The release charted among the top Metal albums on Apple Music and iTunes in Canada, Sweden, Norway and several other countries.
The band continued its momentum in 2025 with the release of “Trust,” an EP featuring guest appearances from Jim Grey of Caligula’s Horse and members of The Anchoret. That same year, the band embarked on its first international tour, performing 12 dates across Canada, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark and Sweden, and sharing the stage with acts such as Vulkan, Threshold, Kingcrow, Nospūn, Omnivide and Ok Goodnight. Highlights included appearances at ProgPower Europe in the Netherlands and the inaugural ProgStorm Festival in Montréal, Canada.
On April 10th at Piranha Bar in Montreal, QC, Canada, Voidchaser will launch their new album, “Interstellar I,” performing it in its entirety in an exclusive live set, along with additional material. Omnivide and Jovian Storms will perform as special guests. More details at voidchaser.net