Florida-based Progressive Metal innovators Kaupe have unveiled the live performance video for “Unresolved Trauma,” a punishing new single from their upcoming release “Destroyer of Worlds,” due out October 17, 2025 via Morbid Subculture.
The band comments: “This is balls out Kaupe cramming as much song as we can in 4 min 35 sec. The first minute of the track was inspired by The Mars Volta, with hints of Car Bomb. After that part was written, the song blossomed from there, and all the pieces came together.“
Watch the video for “Unresolved Trauma” via the YouTube player below:
— About Kaupe —
Kaupe is an instrumental Progressive Metal band from Deland, Florida that has spent the last decade forging a sound as ferocious as it is cinematic. Formed in 2016 by guitarist Brett Walker (Bloodlet, Junior Bruce) and drummer Marc Larabel, the band was born from a desire to create music that tells stories without words, narratives carved into melody, rhythm, and atmosphere. Soon joined by bassist Pete Medrano and keyboardist Patrick Ross, Kaupe solidified into a unit intent on pushing sonic boundaries.
Drawing influence from an eclectic range of artists: Faith No More, Meshuggah, Dillinger Escape Plan, Crpenter Brut, Deftones, Pallbearer, and more, Kaupe crafts music that defies traditional genre expectations. Though most often labeled “progressive metal,” their compositions bend and blend Metal, Punk, New Wave, synth, and even Classical elements into sweeping instrumentals full of tension and release. With every release, the band explores new terrain, always moving forward, never nostalgic, and never comfortable.
Their debut “The Depths” (2018) introduced Kaupe’s penchant for intricate grooves and immersive soundscapes. “Cognitive Dissonance” (2021) expanded their sonic range and earned praise for its synth-laced melodies and dynamic storytelling. But it’s their upcoming third full-length, “Destroyer of Worlds” (2025), that fully realizes the band’s vision. For the first time, Kaupe features guest vocalists and sample artists, including: Scott Angelacos (Bloodlet, Junior Bruce, Hollow Leg), Matt Decker (Tangent, Ginko Balboa), and Viewer Discretion (formerly of ACP PRO). The result is their heaviest and darkest album yet: a dystopian exploration of modern life and technological dependency, engineered with precision and emotional depth.
Whether performing alongside icons like Cynic, Andrew W.K, or Virgil Donati, or building immersive sonic worlds in the studio, Kaupe brings unmatched chemistry and purpose to everything they create. Their live shows are celebrated for their energy and musicianship, offering a rare kind of instrumental storytelling that transcends words and speaks directly to the subconscious.
Kaupe is not revivalist. Kaupe is not retro. Kaupe is a glimpse into the sonic future, one shaped by distortion, dissonance, and the haunting beauty of what comes next.
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Tracklist:
01. The Past Will Own You
02. Living Among the Dead
03. Unresolved Trauma
04. Destroyer of Worlds
05. Next Time Wear a Black Shirt
06. All That’s Left Is Sin
07. The Joy of Sorrow
08. RMR-1029
09. Rosen Bridge
Lineup:
Brett Walker / Guitars
Marc Larabel / Drums
Patrick Ross / Keyboard
Pete Medrano / Bass
Guest Performances:
Scott Angelacos / Vocals
Viewer Discretion / Samples