BORN DIVIDED Hit The Road For Shows In Atlantic Canada For New Album “Chronicle of a Shipwreck”
Quebec City melodic death metal band Born Divided unleashed their highly anticipated second album, “Chronicle of the Shipwreck,” this past October. Mixed and mastered by Chris Donaldson of Cryptopsy, the album dives deeper into the band’s signature fusion of orchestral grandeur, progressive complexity, and raw emotional power.
“We’re incredibly excited to unveil our new album. Our sound has been described as “if Gojira and Symphony X collided head-on, with flashes of Devin Townsend and the orchestral chaos of Dimmu Borgir,” and this album feels like the perfect embodiment of that hybrid spirit. As a band, our creative evolution has shifted dramatically; our earlier work leaned toward conceptual and fantastical storytelling. But Born Divided is something else entirely. It’s raw, personal, and brutally honest. Over the past two years, we’ve poured everything into this record: frustration, growth, vulnerability, and the cathartic power of music itself. This isn’t just an album. It’s a reflection of where we’ve been, what we’ve endured, and how we’ve emerged, louder, heavier, and more unapologetically ourselves.”
With each track offering a distinct atmosphere, some are catchier, featuring memorable choruses, while others unfold into longer, more progressive journeys. It’s a compelling blend of melody and aggression designed to resonate deeply with fans. Recommended for fans of Ne Obliviscaris, Symphony X, Scar Symmetry, Persefone, and Dimmu Borgir.
First off care to introduce yourself to our readers?
We are a melodic Death Metal band striving to embrace as many metal styles as
possible within each song. Born Divided is made up of former members of Blinded By
Faith, Kalter, and Moonlyght. We blend clean vocals with growls in fast, melodic music.
At times, the sound shifts into calm, progressive passages, building toward an epic
and climactic finale.
Tell us a bit about your recent release.
We’ve just released our album Chronicle of a Shipwreck. It features 7 tracks, each with a
distinct style—ranging from death metal to melodic death metal, from dark black metal to
progressive. The songs combine growls and clean vocals, aiming to surprise the listener at
every turn. At times, the music shifts into calm passages before erupting into sonic storms. In short, this album offers something for every taste.
How do you typically go about the songwriting process? Do you have a specific method or
creative routine that you follow?
Our songwriting process mainly revolves around composers Tommy Demers and Michael
Beaudoin, who retreat to a cabin for several days each year to create music. They draw
inspiration from different musical elements—Tommy being strongly influenced by epic melodic and progressive styles, while Michael leans more toward the brutal side. The fusion of these two approaches is what gives birth to Born Divided.
Looking ahead, what are your plans for supporting this new release? Are there any upcoming tours, music videos, or additional content that fans can look forward to in connection with this project?
We’ve released two music videos from this album: Everything Comes to an End and
Chronicle of a Shipwreck. In just one month, we’ve reached 100,000 views on YouTube.
We are very proud of this video, directed by Paul Di Giacomo. Our goal is to play as
many shows as possible to promote both this album and the band.
Looking back on your musical career, is there a particular moment or accomplishment that you consider a turning point or a highlight?
Our music video Chronicle of a Shipwreck is, for now, our greatest achievement in
terms of growth. It has gone viral and is generating a lot of buzz. We hope to join a
major band on tour in the coming years, which would allow us to rise even higher on
both the Canadian and international metal scene.
Last but not least, it’s time to pay it forward, what upcoming band or artist would you
recommend your fans check out?
Omnivide is truly the band that will be at the top in just a few years. Hailing from New
Brunswick, they are incredibly tight and technical. They blend technical and epic death metal with remarkable skill. Right now, they’re among the very best—and the band to discover for
2025–2026.