Dutch Progressive Rock/Metal band Traversus have unveiled the official lyric video for the single “When the World Goes to Waste” take from their new EP, “Navigate,” released on September 12, 2025.
Watch the video for “When the World Goes to Waste” via the YouTube player below:
Purchase the new EP “Navigate” here: https://traversus-band.com/
Tracklist:
1. Headline Anxiety (5:14)
2. No Way To Silence Me (4:46)
3. Eye To Eye (4:56)
4. Maybe In Another Life (6:08)
5. When The World Goes To Waste (4:44)
6. Dead Hands (4:55)
— Biography —
Extremes are able to coexist. If there is one medium which proves beyond all doubt that this is possible, it would be music. Dutch Metal band Traversus understands this, and made it their mission to bridge divides both musically and lyrically. Their Hard Rock sound is enhanced with influences from Progressive Rock and metal, and as such, manages to seamlessly blend the theoretical with the emotional.
Being from a relatively small town in the east of the Netherlands, with a very limited rock scene to speak of, allowed Traversus to hone their sound over multiple years. The dense riff work by guitarist Joey Wessels and intricate rhythms by drummer Liam de Groot are more than happy to take a back seat to create space for the sonorous voice of Madelief de Groot whenever the music requires it. This surprisingly accessible combination of styles allows the band to build a close connection with both mainstream rock and adventurous metal audiences.
Traversus finally released their debut EP “The Only Way Is Through” in early 2023. The EP was recorded with renowned producer Joost van den Broek (Epica, Ayreon, Powerwolf) and perfectly captures the band’s reasonably complex, yet highly catchy sound. Lyrically, the band touches on personal struggles, as well as societal issues, such as the effect that today’s society has on mental health.
Currently, Traversus is working on the release of their second EP called “Navigate” that is set to be released on the 12th of September. The first single “Maybe In Another Life” was released on the 11th of April and the second single “Eye To Eye” on the 6th of June. ’Navigate’ showcases the bands developed sound and continues where “The Only Way Is Through” left off to pursue it’s purpose of navigating through a world that has lost it’s way. Traversus cordially invites you join them on their musical journey.
“Changing time signatures and muted notes are flying around, but the clear, hyper-melodic voice of singer-guitarist Madelief de Groot always keeps the music manageable and memorable.” – Kevin Pasman
“Navigate” continues where “The Only Way Is Through” left off. Stylistically and lyrically. The sound has become even more evolved. With it’s unique blend off odd time signatures, rich harmonies but often open and catchy choruses it’s a big step forward in the development of the band and is recognizable as the Traversus sound.
The first single “Maybe In Another Life” is released on the 11th of April. It’s about despair, longing for change and wanting to rebuild our connecting with nature in a world that’s lost her way. This is a common topic that continues throughout the entire EP. The single version of “Maybe In Another Life” is only a radio edit, the EP contains an extended version with an extended middle section. This middle section showcases the more progressive side of the band that you can also hear on tracks like “Headline Anxiety” and “Eye To Eye.” The songs “No Way To Silence Me” but especially “Dead Hands” showcase the bands ability to take a step back and instead off letting the riffs do the talking, the melodies take over.
Traversus Live:
12-09-2025: EP release show / Podium34, Borger
27-09-2025: The Cave / Amsterdam
10-10-2025: The Little Devil / Tilburg
18-10-2025: Rocktober / Niekerk
13-12-2025: Musicon / Den Haag
More shows to be announced!
Lineup:
Joey Wessels / Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
Diko Eleveld / Bass
Madelief de Groot / Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Liam de Groot / Drums