Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
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, coming out on 5th June 2026 worldwide via Century Media Records.
A next appetiser for Symphonique can now be heard online via DSP’s with the launch of the second single ‘The End Of Dormancy (Symphonique)‘, which can also be checked out in a visualiser clip by Cloud Motion Design by clicking here or on the thumbnail below.
Voïvod‘s guitarist Daniel “Chewy” Mongrain added 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.”
Previously, the song ‘Forgotten In Space (Symphonique)’ was launched here.
“Symphonique”, which functions like an epic piece of cinema, showcasing Voïvod‘s pioneering futuristic metal with the strains of a symphony orchestra, features a carefully curated Voïvod best-of setlist composed of twelve songs across 73 minutes, recorded live on 4th June 2025 at the Grand Théâtre in Québec City, Canada.
Voïvod drummer and founding member Michel “Away” Langevin commented about the Symphonique release as follows:
“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!”
The upcoming live release, which traditionally comes with artwork created by Langevin (to be seen below), will be available as CD Jewelcase in O-Card, Gatefold 2LP (on either unlimited Black 180g double vinyl, limited yellow 180g double vinyl from Sony Music Canada Shop and EMP, limited orange 180g double vinyl from Voïvod) and as digital album.
“Symphonique” follows the release of Voïvod‘s latest and Juno Award winning studio album “Synchro Anarchy” from 2022 (which reached #7 in the official album sales charts in Germany, #64 in Switzerland, #67 in Austria, #88 in The Netherlands etc. upon release), as well as the group’s special 40th Anniversary “Morgöth Tales” release from 2023.
TRACKLISTING
1. Experiment (Symphonique)
2. Holographic Thinking (Symphonique)
3. The Unknown Knows (Symphonique)
4. The End of Dormancy (Symphonique)
5. Into My Hypercube (Symphonique)
6. Forgotten In Space (Symphonique)
7. Cosmic Drama (Symphonique)
8. Pre-Ignition (Symphonique)
9. Nuclear War (Symphonique)
10. Fall (Symphonique)
11. Tribal Convictions (Symphonique)
12. Astronomy Domine (Symphonique) [Pink Floyd Cover Version]
Voïvod will next embark on comprehensive European touring runs in suitable timing for the upcoming live release starting in June. Don’t miss the following dates:
Voïvod UK/EU TOUR DATES
* – headline show with Midnight and Cryptosis
Find tickets and more information here.
Stay connected for more Voïvod news coming up soon, also about a next studio album release that the band is currently already working on…
BAND MEMBERS
Denis “Snake” Bélanger – vocals
Daniel “Chewy” Mongrain – guitars
Dominic “Rocky” Laroche – bass
Michel “Away” Langevin – drums
