Brutal Planet Records Introduces: Voivod - The End of Dormancy EP

Prepare for an extraordinary sonic experience with the CD release of Voivod's The End of Dormancy EP (Turquois color cover), presented by Brutal Planet Records as part of their exclusive Metal Icon Series. Officially licensed from Century Media, this CD brings Voivod’s boundary-pushing, progressive metal and avant-garde sound to a new format, having only been available on vinyl and CD (inverted color scheme). Includes a 6-page insert booklet with artwork and lyrics. Don’t miss your chance to own this groundbreaking CD release and celebrate The End of Dormancy in a bold new way! 

With nearly 23 minutes of genre-defining music, this EP is a masterpiece of cosmic riffs, complex rhythms, and inventive arrangements that capture Voivod’s unique style. Highlights include the powerful studio version of "The End of Dormancy" and electrifying live renditions from Montreal Jazz Fest 2019, immersing listeners in Voivod’s intense and mind-bending musical exploration.

Fans can purchase online at: 

https://boonesoverstock.com/products/voivod-the-end-of-dormancy-e-p-cd-2026-brutal-planet-original-color

Voivod “The End Of Dormancy” (3 tracks) – 500 CDs (Turquoise) 732131699463 (Brutal Planet Records)

VOÏVOD Releases New Live Album ‘Symphonique’ Featuring the Quebec Symphony Orchestra Out Now via Century Media Records

After more than 40 eventful years of existence, Canada's progressive sci-fi metal innovators VOÏVOD return with ‘Symphonique,’ a special live release together with the Quebec Symphony Orchestra, out now via Century Media Records.

‘Symphonique,’ which functions like an epic piece of cinema, showcases VOÏVOD’s pioneering futuristic metal with the strains of a symphony orchestra, and features a carefully curated VOÏVOD best-of setlist composed of 12 songs across 73 minutes, recorded live on June 4th, 2025, at the Grand Théâtre in Québec City, Canada.

Today, a next appetizer for ‘Symphonique’ can now be seen in a visualizer created by Luc Leclerc / Above The Void, featuring background animation by Sébastien Fournier / Cirkus Animation for the song “The Unknown Knows (Symphonique),” available below. 

The previously launched 'Symphonique' live-songs can still be viewed here:

Watch “Forgotten In Space (Symphonique)” HERE

Watch “The End Of Dormancy (Symphonique)” HERE

VOÏVOD’s drummer and founding member Michel “Away” Langevin comments on ‘Symphonique’:

“This live album with the Quebec Symphony Orchestra is a longtime dream turned reality. Thankfully, we will experience it again in 2027 with the Orchestre Symphonique du Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean, right in the region where VOÏVOD formed back in 1983. We wish to take this show across the globe with local orchestras one day, but in the meantime, I hope you will enjoy this epic release. It’s the closest we’ve ever come to sounding like a dystopian sci-fi movie soundtrack, another dream of ours!”

Watch the Visualizer for "The Unknown Knows (Symphonique)"

'Symphonique' follows the release of VOÏVOD’s latest Juno Award-winning studio album,'Synchro Anarchy' (2022), which reached #7 on the official album sales charts in Germany, #64 in Switzerland, #67 in Austria, and #88 in the Netherlands upon release. It also arrives after the band’s special 40th anniversary release, 'Morgöth Tales' (2023), from which a selection of videos can be found.

Order 'Symphonique' HERE

VOÏVOD will next embark on comprehensive European touring runs at a suitable time for the upcoming live release starting in June. Don’t miss the following dates:

VOÏVOD - Live 2026:

 

June Europe Tour

Thu 04.06 - Stykkishólmur (Iceland) @ Satan Fest

Sat 06.06 - Emmen (The Netherlands) @ Pitfest

 

UK & Ireland Tour with Midnight & Cryptosis

Mon 08.06 - London (UK) @ The Underworld

Tue 09.06 - Southampton (UK) @ The 1865

Wed 10.06 - Bristol (UK) @ Thekla

Thu 11.06 - Nottingham (UK) @ Rescue Rooms

Fri 12.06 - Manchester (UK) @ Rebellion

Sat 13.06 - Glasgow (UK) @ Slay

Mon 15.06 - Belfast (UK) @ Limelight 2

Tue 16.06 - Dublin (Ireland) @ Whelans

Wed 17.06 - Limerick (Ireland) @ Dolans Warehouse

 

June, July & August Europe Tour

Fri 19.06 - Vitoria-Gastiez (Spain) @ Azkena Rock Fest

Fri 10.07 - Milan (Italy) @ Frantic Fest Warm-Up

Sat 11.07 - Cagliari (Italy) @ Cueva Rock

Mon 13.07 - Zagreb (Croatia) @ Vintage Industrial

Tue 14.07 - Budapest (Hungary) @ Analog Music Hall

Wed 15.07 - Vienna (Austria) @ Arena

Thu 16.07 - Vizovice (Czech Republic) @ Masters of Rock Fest

Sat 18.07 - Leoben (Austria) @ Area 53 Fest

Mon 20.07 - Salzburg (Austria) @ Rockhouse

Tue 21.07 - Munich (Germany) @ Feierwerk

Wed 22.07 - Weinheim (Germany) @ Cafe Central

Thu 23.07 - Essen (Germany) @ Turock

Sat 25.07 - Brande-Hörnerkirchen (Germany) @ Headbangers Open Air Fest

Mon 27.07 - Gdańsk (Poland) @ Drizzly Grizzly

Tue 28.07 - Warsaw (Poland) @ Hydrozagadka

Wed 29.07 - Bratislava (Slovakia) @ Randal Club

Thu 30.07 - Belgrade (Serbia) @ Zappa Barka

Fri 31.07 - Brasov (Romania) @ Rockstadt Extreme Fest

Sun 02.08 - Sofia (Bulgaria) @ Mixtape 5

Mon 03.08 - Thessaloniki (Greece) @ Eightball Club

Tue 04.08 - Athens (Greece) @ Gazarte Ground Stage

Fri 07.08 - Ancora (Portugal) @ Sonic Blast Fest

Sun 09.08 - Kortrijk (Belgium) @ Alcatraz Fest

Mon 10.08 - Trier (Germany) @ Mergener Hof

Tue 11.08 - Aarau (Switzerland) @ Kiff

Fri 14.08 - Francavilla Al Mare (Italy) @ Frantic Fest

Sun 16.08 - Carhaix (France) @ Motocultor Fest

 

VOÏVOD - Live 2027:

 

Sat 30.01 - Chicoutimi (Canada) @ Théâtre du Palais Municipal w/ Orchestre Symphonique du Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean

More info and ticket links: https://voivod.com/en/shows

 

Stay connected for more VOÏVOD news coming soon, including information on the next studio album that the band is currently working on.

VOÏVOD are:

Denis “Snake” Bélanger – Vocals

Dominic “Rocky” Laroche – Bass

Daniel “Chewy” Mongrain – Guitar

Michel “Away” Langevin – Drums

VOÏVOD Launches New Single “The End Of Dormancy (Symphonique)” + Visualizer

After more than 40 eventful years of existence, Canada's progressive sci-fi metal innovators VOÏVOD return with ‘Symphonique,’ a special live release together with the Quebec Symphony Orchestra, set for release on June 5, 2026, worldwide via Century Media Records.

‘Symphonique,’ which functions like an epic piece of cinema, showcases VOÏVOD’s pioneering futuristic metal with the strains of a symphony orchestra, and features a carefully curated VOÏVOD best-of setlist composed of 12 songs across 73 minutes, recorded live on June 4th, 2025, at the Grand Théâtre in Québec City, Canada.

The next appetizer for ‘Symphonique’ can now be heard online via DSP’s with the launch of the second single “The End Of Dormancy (Symphonique),” alongside an official visualizer curated by Cloud Motion Design, available to view below.

Previously, the song “Forgotten In Space (Symphonique)” was launched HERE.

VOÏVOD’s drummer and founding member Michel “Away” Langevin comments on ‘Symphonique’:

 

“This live album with the Quebec Symphony Orchestra is a longtime dream turned reality. Thankfully, we will experience it again in 2027 with the Orchestre Symphonique du Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean, right in the region where VOÏVOD formed back in 1983. We wish to take this show across the globe with local orchestras one day, but in the meantime, I hope you will enjoy this epic release. It’s the closest we’ve ever come to sounding like a dystopian sci-fi movie soundtrack, another dream of ours!”

 

VOÏVOD’s guitarist Daniel “Chewy” Mongrain shares the following about the second single "The End Of Dormancy (Symphonique)”:

“This one is very special to me. I wrote the riffs imagining Roman naval battles with a full orchestra, like the movies from the 50’s and 60’s. It has a very dramatic vibe. Little did I know that what we synthesized for a four-piece band would eventually explode into its primary, original imagined form. It’s one of the most orchestral pieces on the album, and I remember vividly the crowd’s reaction after the grand finale, it was one of these rare life’s perfect moments. I’m very grateful for that incredible experience.”

Symphonique' follows the release of VOÏVOD’s latest Juno Award-winning studio album,'Synchro Anarchy' (2022), which reached #7 on the official album sales charts in Germany, #64 in Switzerland, #67 in Austria, and #88 in the Netherlands upon release. It also arrives after the band’s special 40th anniversary release, 'Morgöth Tales' (2023), from which a selection of videos can be found below.

Pre-Order 'Symphonique' HERE

More info and ticket links: https://voivod.com/en/shows

 

Stay connected for more VOÏVOD news coming soon, including information on the next studio album that the band is currently working on.

VOÏVOD are:

Denis “Snake” Bélanger – Vocals

Dominic “Rocky” Laroche – Bass

Daniel “Chewy” Mongrain – Guitar

Michel “Away” Langevin – Drums

VOÏVOD Announces New Live Album ‘Symphonique’ Featuring the Quebec Symphony Orchestra Set for Release on June 5th via Century Media Records

Today, after more than 40 eventful years of existence, Canada's progressive sci-fi metal innovators VOÏVOD return with ‘Symphonique,’ a special live release together with the Quebec Symphony Orchestra, set for release on June 5, 2026, worldwide via Century Media Records.

‘Symphonique,’ which functions like an epic piece of cinema, showcases VOÏVOD’s pioneering futuristic metal with the strains of a symphony orchestra, and features a carefully curated VOÏVOD best-of setlist composed of 12 songs across 73 minutes, recorded live on June 4th, 2025, at the Grand Théâtre in Québec City, Canada.

Offering a first taste of 'Symphonique,' the band shares the first single, "Forgotten In Space (Symphonique)," alongside an official visualizer curated by Cloud Motion Design, available to view below.

VOÏVOD’s drummer and founding member Michel “Away” Langevin comments on ‘Symphonique’:

“This live album with the Quebec Symphony Orchestra is a longtime dream turned reality. Thankfully, we will experience it again in 2027 with the Orchestre Symphonique du Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean, right in the region where VOÏVOD formed back in 1983. We wish to take this show across the globe with local orchestras one day, but in the meantime, I hope you will enjoy this epic release. It’s the closest we’ve ever come to sounding like a dystopian sci-fi movie soundtrack, another dream of ours!”

 

About the first single "Forgotten in Space (Symphonique),” bassist Dominic “Rocky” Laroche adds:

“Taken from the album ‘Killing Technology,’ 'Forgotten in Space' transports us to a Mad Max-esque science-fiction universe. Denis "Piggy" D'Amour was even inspired by it when composing parts of the original version. This incredible symphonic masterpiece, orchestrated by Hugo Begin, offers a powerful orchestral introduction that takes us on a musical journey where the fusion of metal and classical music invites us to imagine, for 6 minutes and 27 seconds, that humanity itself may have been forgotten in space…”

Symphonique' follows the release of VOÏVOD’s latest Juno Award-winning studio album,'Synchro Anarchy' (2022), which reached #7 on the official album sales charts in Germany, #64 in Switzerland, #67 in Austria, and #88 in the Netherlands upon release. It also arrives after the band’s special 40th anniversary release, 'Morgöth Tales' (2023).

Pre-Order 'Symphonique' HERE

VOÏVOD will next embark on comprehensive European touring runs in suitable timing for the upcoming live release starting in June.

Stay connected for more VOÏVOD news coming up soon, also about the next studio album release that the band is currently working on.

VOÏVOD are:

Denis “Snake” Bélanger – Vocals

Dominic “Rocky” Laroche – Bass

Daniel “Chewy” Mongrain – Guitar

Michel “Away” Langevin – Drums

VOIVOD ANNOUNCE ‘FORGOTTEN IN SPACE’VIDEO GAME ON FACEBOOK/INSTAGRAM

VOIVOD ANNOUNCE ‘FORGOTTEN IN SPACE’
VIDEO GAME ON FACEBOOK/INSTAGRAM

PLAY HERE: https://voivod.lnk.to/FilterPR

THE NOISE RECORDS YEARS DELUXE BOX-SET
TO BE RELEASED ON JULY 29th 2022.

PRE-ORDER THE BOX SET HERE

Voivod are proud to announce a unique Facebook/Instagram filter game to celebrate the forthcoming release of their ‘Forgotten In Space’ deluxe box set.

Can you steer your spacecraft through the galaxy of Morgöth and avoid the relentless attack of Korgüll The Exterminator as he tries to smash you into intergalactic debris? Points are awarded for avoiding being turned into space junk by Voivod’s ruthless cyborg warrior and his nihilistic desire to destroy everything in his path. Ready to play? All systems go!

‘Forgotten In Space’ is a deluxe celebration of Voivod’s, Noise Records discography and is the definitive collection of their recorded work plus rare and previously unreleased material.