(MUCK POOL NEWS) CEPHEIDAE VARIABLE – “CARVING A DRAGON” (PROGRESSIVE METAL)


British Columbia-based progressive metal duo has announced their upcoming Sci-Fi concept album, Primordial Reverie Ascendant, scheduled for independent release on January 8, 2027. The new single, "Carving a Dragon," serves as the first insight into the album's narrative.

Song Concept and Track Details:

Thematic Alignment: Follows a space adventurer pursuing her dreams to travel among the stars. The song introduces the protagonist's shift from recurring dreams and longing into absolute resolve, acting as a metaphor for self-growth and the band's own drive to create music.

Sonic Profile: Blends progressive metal with cinematic orchestration and synthetic textures. The track opens with a driving, high-momentum riff supported by orchestral string layers and heavy synthesizer atmospheres.

Band Quotes:

"The protagonist is gripped by recurring dreams; an unshakable pull toward the stars. As the track progresses, that tension shifts into determination. Longing gives way to resolve. 'Carving a Dragon' becomes a metaphor for self-growth." - Cepheidae Variable

About the Band and Album:

Originally formed in 2024 by multi-instrumentalist Ryan Koepke as an instrumental project. After releasing the instrumental LP Primordial Reverie in 2025, vocalist Chad Bernatchez (Voidchaser) joined the lineup. This expansion shifted the band's direction to incorporate both clean and harsh vocals, building directly upon the fictional realms established in their debut.

Album Availability:

Primordial Reverie Ascendant releases independently on January 8, 2027. Pre-orders are available now via the band's official channels.

Credits:

All Instruments / Production / Mixing / Mastering: Ryan Koepke (at Chromatic Variable Soundworks)

Vocals: Chad Bernatchez

Original Album Artwork: Alex Eckman-Lawn

Ascendant Version & Single Art: Ryan Koepke


LINE UP:

Ryan Koepke (Guitar/Bass)

Chad Bernatchez (Vocals/Lyrics)


CEPHEIDAE VARIABLE:

Official Website: https://cepheidaevariable.com

Bandcamp: https://cepheidaevariable.bandcamp.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cepheidaevariable

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cepheidaevariable_official

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CepheidaeVariable

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0DFZHr1N4hUKjmV1mccmdV

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/cepheidae-variable/1835047629

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cepheidaevariable

Primordial Reverie Ascendant Track List:

1. Overture (3:12)

2. Carving a Dragon (4:05)

3. The Waiting Storm (3:13)

4. Zephyr of Ouroboros (9:15)

5. Encounter (5:54)

6. The Conduit (6:04)

7. Chromatic Haven (5:12)

8. Entropic Harvester (10:27)

9. Singularity (11:33)


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