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Entheos Unveils New Album *Empty on the Inside* Ahead of October Release
7/18/2026, 12:43:12 PM
Album Announcement and Release Details
Progressive death-metal outfit Entheos announced that their forthcoming studio album, Empty on the Inside, will be released on October 23 through Metal Blade Records. The record’s lead single, “Golden Crown,” and its accompanying video have been made public. The album will be issued on CD, digital platforms, and vinyl in multiple color variants, with worldwide pre-orders now open via metalblade.com and the band’s store.
Creative Team and Visuals
The album was produced by Mark Lewis (known for work with The Black Dahlia Murder, Fallujah, Whitechapel) and mastered by Justin Sturtz at Sterling Sound. Visual artwork was created by Zac Shiffer, whose résumé includes Nine Inch Nails, Behemoth, and Soundgarden.
Band Lineup and Collaboration
Entheos features vocalist Chaney Crabb (voice actress for Jill Valentine in *Dead by Daylight*), multi-instrumentalist Navene Koperweis (formerly of Animals as Leaders, Animosity), guitarist Scott Carstairs (Fallujah) and guitarist Michael Stancel (Allegaeon). The band describes the record as their most collaborative effort, emphasizing tighter songwriting, stronger hooks, and a deeper melodic presence while channeling 1990s rock and metal energy.
Reception and Tour Support
During the current North American tour supporting Jinjer, the band has received strong live feedback. All Music Magazine praised Crabb’s “seamless blend of ferocious gutturals, piercing screams, and melodic textures,” noting the precision of each riff and rhythmic shift. Metal Insider summed the performance up with “Entheos crushed it. A blast to see live.” The tour runs through July 24 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Empty on the Inside is a statement piece for us. From the start, our goal was to capture the raw, visceral energy that made ’90s rock and metal so impactful and timeless by prioritizing authentic performances and our individual voices as musicians over hyper-polished modern production.” — Entheos (band statement)
- “'Golden Crown' is a song that we spent a few years writing and re-writing until we felt that we really had it right. The chorus of the song was originally written in 2020, long before we began working on this album, and it was so strong that we knew we had to include it on the album. Once the song was finished, it became obvious to us that this was what we wanted to release as our first single. When writing this song, we channeled a lot of our favorite bands and influences from the '90s – we were aiming to write a 'heavier' version of a '90s rock song that included creepy synths, huge chorus and an explosive breakdown.” — Chaney Crabb, vocalist
- “seamless blend of ferocious gutturals, piercing screams, and melodic textures” — All Music Magazine
- “Entheos crushed it. A blast to see live.” — Metal Insider
