Progressive Metal trio, Voidchaser, have released Interstellar I, the band’s second full-length album!
“Excellent sense of timing, synergy and balance, as well as outstanding musicianship. It’s a progressive metal album that both deep enthusiasts and newcomers alike will enjoy.” (8.5/10) – Dead Rhetoric
“Above all, Voidchaser showcase a keen sense of songcraft.“- Consequence
“Voidchaser stands in a realm all their own.”- Black Angel Promotions
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.
Purchase/Stream Interstellar I:
https://voidchaser.bandcamp.com/album/interstellar-i-lp
Track Listing:
- The Grand Design
- Welcome to Terra Corp
- Initiation Day
- Hyperconverter
- Anything for Love
- Rain / Solar Winds
- Ivory Tower
- Renew
Credits:
Lyrics and Songwriting by Chad Bernatchez.
Production and Arrangements by Jici Lord-Gauthier.
Management and Booking by Jici Lord-Gauthier (Chaotic Good Music).
Mixed and Mastered by Jason Poulin.
Drums Recorded by David Lizotte.
Session keyboards by Mathieu Fiset.
Artwork by Sam Harwood.
Photography by Josh Kirschner (Kirschner Studios).
Albums
Trust Deluxe Edition
https://voidchaser.bandcamp.com/album/trust-deluxe-edition-ep
Solace Deluxe Edition
https://voidchaser.bandcamp.com/album/solace-deluxe-edition-lp
Odyssey Bonus Edition
https://voidchaser.bandcamp.com/album/odyssey-bonus-edition-ep
Photo Credit Josh Kirschner
Line-Up:
Chad Bernatchez – Vocals, Guitar
Jici Lord-Gauthier – Guitar, Bass
Colin MacAndrew – Drums
BIO:
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 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.
In 2026, Voidchaser announced the upcoming release of Interstellar I, their second full-length record.
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