Predatory Void unleashes a new side to their chaotic outbursts with Atoned In Metamorphosis.
Release date: February 6, 2026 | Pelagic Records | Instagram | Bandcamp
Well, talk about a nice surprise! Predatory Void‘s debut album Seven Keys to the Discomfort of Being was one of my favorite discoveries of 2023: a gritty, viscerally violent album that dabbled with post-metal, sludge, and other unholy sounds with a lot of novelty. I knew they were a band to look out for and pay attention to, and I was very happy when they signed with post-metal CEOs Pelagic Records. So imagine my surprise when I hit play on Atoned In Metamorphosis to find that Predatory Void is now a wholly different beast than they once were – but still a remarkable one.
Despite being a short EP with just four songs, Predatory Void manages to make a strong statement on who they are right now, further pushing the boundaries established from their debut and crafting an even stronger identity as a band.
The intro “Make Me Whole” shakes things up from the get-go – an alt-rock, grungy intro that builds tension as it’s finally met with some post metal riffage that explodes into black metal as it transitions into single “New Moon”. The centerpiece of this release is the finest example of where Predatory Void currently stands – a band that won’t let genre conventions get in the way of what they actually want to do.
Vocalist Lina R. is once again the soul of the band, finding space to display even more vocal flavors than on their debut, ranging from weeping, pain-infused cleans that echo the greatness of voices like Julie Christmas and Oathbreaker‘s Caro Tanghe to absolutely devastating harsh vocals. Lennart Bossu’s guitar work is commendable as well, once again proving that Predatory Void is way more than just an Amenra spinoff.
You’ll still find the raw intensity you can hear in Seven Keys to the Discomfort of Being, but it’s a bit different in where its emotional core lies. Where the debut oozes dread, rage and relentless aggression, I’d say this EP deals in contempt and sorrow. Its aggression is thoughtful, lamentful and dissonant – as you can experience in “Contemplation In Time” – and sounds as authentic as a band can be.
Despite a short runtime, Atoned In Metamorphosis is strong enough to be more than just an appetizer for their next full length, justifying its existence and standing tall on its own. That being said, I do hope Predatory Void‘s second full-length arrives sooner rather than later – they’re in a great creative moment and I can’t wait to hear more.
