Clocking in at just under 20 minutes, Trust is lean, but Voidchaser make every second count. More than just a narrative finale, these three tracks showcase a band firing on all cylinders, with a global cast of collaborators helping shape some of their most dynamic, cinematic work to date.
“Time” (feat. Universe Effects)
The EP opens on a somber note, as our unnamed protagonist drifts alone through space, running out of air and memories. “Time“ captures that sense of quiet desperation perfectly. Shimmering synths and clean, aching vocal lines build into bursts of heavier moments, with brutal unclean sections ripping through the melancholy like punctured hulls. Guest appearances from Gabriel Antoine Vallée (vocals), Gabriel Cyr (guitar solo), and Francis Grégoire (keyboard solo) add rich layers to the song’s dynamic arc, while string arrangements lend a cinematic swell that underpins the entire EP.
“Dogma” (feat. Eddy Levitsky of The Anchoret)
If “Time” is about letting go, “Dogma” is about sacrifice. And with it, Voidchaser crank the intensity up several notches. Nine minutes of sprawling, shape-shifting progressive metal that balances crushing riffs with delicate, atmospheric passages. It’s here that the guest spots shine brightest—violin, cello, saxophone, oud, and bansuri (yes, bansuri) all make appearances, creating a soundscape that feels less like a metal track and more like a score to a space-bound tragedy. Levitsky’s contributions anchor the piece with raw vocal power, but it’s the instrumental interplay that makes “Dogma” the EP’s undeniable centerpiece.
“Trust” (feat. Jim Grey of Caligula’s Horse)
To close it all out, Voidchaser deliver their most straightforward, anthemic moment to date. “Trust” wastes no time, coming out swinging with sharp, electrifying riffs and thunderous percussion. Caligula’s Horse frontman Jim Grey joins Chad Bernatchez in a vocal duel that is as fierce as it is cathartic. Where the previous tracks explore complex emotional terrain, “Trust” feels like release—a final, defiant breath before the void takes over. And yes, you can bet the climactic chorus was built to be screamed back at them from the front row.
With Trust, Voidchaser don’t just stick the landing on an ambitious conceptual arc—they elevate it. These are three tracks that not only complete a story but underline everything that makes Voidchaser such an exciting name in modern progressive metal: fearless songwriting, technical prowess, and a commitment to emotional storytelling that feels as human as it does cosmic.
It’s rare to see a band arrive this fully formed, and even rarer to see them evolve this quickly. If Trust marks the end of the first chapter in Voidchaser’s journey, it’s hard not to feel excited about where they’re headed next.
For fans of: Devin Townsend, Haken, Dream Theater, Between the Buried and Me, Caligula’s Horse, Opeth.
“Voidchaser don’t just stick the landing on an ambitious conceptual arc—they elevate it.”
“Dogma borders on theatre, a dance macabre of strings, saxophone, and bansuri swirling in a space-bound tragedy.”
“If Trust marks the end of the first chapter in Voidchaser’s journey, it’s hard not to feel excited about where they’re headed next.”
“It’s rare to see a band arrive this fully formed, and even rarer to see them evolve this quickly.”
Source: www.antiheromagazine.com
