Alternative metal innovators STELLAR CIRCUITS have unveiled their powerful new single, ‘In the Smoke,’ alongside an official visualizer, available today via Nuclear Blast Records.

Following an impressive run of standalone releases throughout 2026, including ‘Spotlight,’ ‘Wounded Healer,’ and ‘Stargazer,’ ‘In the Smoke’ finds STELLAR CIRCUITS continuing to expand their signature blend of crushing heaviness, immersive atmosphere, and emotionally charged songwriting. Equal parts forceful and introspective, the track further demonstrates the band's ability to balance technical precision with deeply expressive composition.

Moving between driving intensity and moments of fragile restraint, ‘In the Smoke’ explores the uneasy space where clarity dissolves into fixation. Crushing riffs give way to disoriented calm as the song lingers in themes of failure, surrender, and obsession, capturing the feeling of becoming consumed by something that clouds every thought until nothing else remains in focus.

Stream ‘In The Smoke’: https://sc.bfan.link/in-the-smoke

‘IN THE SMOKE’ VISUALIZER BELOW:

Released in late 2025 to widespread praise from fans and critics alike, Phantom :: Phoenix represented a defining moment for STELLAR CIRCUITS, showcasing the band's ability to merge progressive complexity, crushing heaviness, and cinematic atmosphere with deeply personal songwriting. Exploring themes of rebirth, perseverance, and self-discovery through tracks such as ‘I See Your Spirit,’ ‘Corridor,’ and ‘Bury The Ashes,’ the album further cemented the band's reputation for crafting emotionally resonant music without sacrificing technical prowess or intensity.

Building on that momentum, STELLAR CIRCUITS have spent 2026 on an impressive creative run, releasing a string of standalone singles including ’Spotlight,’ ‘Wounded Healer,’ ‘Stargazer’ and now ‘In The Smoke.’ Each release has further expanded the band's sonic palette while reinforcing the dynamic songwriting and emotional depth that continue to define their evolution.

Later this year, STELLAR CIRCUITS will embark on an extensive European tour with EVERGREYand IGNEA, bringing their latest material to fans across the continent.

Tickets are available now at:
https://stellarcircuits.com/shows

STELLAR CIRCUITS 2026 EUROPEAN TOUR DATES:

11.11.26 Sweden Lund @ Mejeriet

12.11.26 Sweden Stockholm @ Kollektivet Livet

13.11.26 Sweden Linköping @ Paletset

14.11.26 Sweden Gothenburg @ Filmstudion 2

15.11.26 Norway Oslo @ Salt

17.11.26 Germany Hamburg @ Logo

18.11.26 Germany Berlin @ Hole44

19.11.26 Germany Munich @ Feierwerk

20.11.26 Austria Vienna @ Weberknecht

21.11.26 Italy Milan @ Slaughter Club

22.11.26 Switzerland Aarau @ KiFF

23.11.26 Belgium Antwerp @ Zappa

25.11.26 UK Southampton @ The Brook

26.11.26 UK Birmingham @ Asylum

27.11.26 UK London @ The Underworld

28.11.26 UK Leeds @ The Key Club

29.11.26 Ireland Dublin @ Opium

30.11.26 UK Belfast @ Limelight 2

01.12.26 UK Glasgow @ G2

02.12.26 UK Newcastle @ Anarchy Brew

03.12.26 UK Manchester @ Rebellion

04.12.26 UK Bristol @ Strange Brew

05.12.26 UK Nottingham @ Saltbox

07.12.26 France Paris @ Petit Bain

08.12.26 Germany Trier @ Mergener Hof

09.12.26 Germany Karlsruhe @ Substage

10.12.26 Germany Dortmund @ Junkyard

11.12.26 The Netherlands Rotterdam @ Baroeg

12.12.26 The Netherlands Maastricht @ Muziekgieterij

Stream/Purchase Phantom :: Phoenix: https://sc.bfan.link/phantom-phoenix

About STELLAR CIRCUITS:

Stellar Circuits has rapidly become one of the most compelling voices in modern progressive metal. Following their acclaimed 2023 Nuclear Blast debut, Sight To Sound, the band has continued to push boundaries with a sound that balances crushing heaviness, immersive textures, and deeply personal songwriting. Known for their dynamic live performances, Stellar Circuits have toured extensively alongside acts such as Chevelle and Arch Echo, earning a reputation as one of the genre’s most captivating rising acts.

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