WITHOUT MERCY Unleash Lyric Video “The Saint” From New EP, Infinite Loss Out Now!
Vancouver extreme metal unit Without Mercy has released the brand‑new lyric video for “The Saint,” the latest visual chapter supporting their newly issued EP “Infinite Loss.” The track follows the band’s earlier lyric video for the EP’s title track and the previously revealed singles “Glass” and the official music video for “The Saint.”
“The Saint” marks one of the most significant creative departures in Without Mercy’s catalogue, a song shaped through deep collaboration between the band and their producer John Douglass (Alluvial, Nile, Nekrogoblikon), built on tension, space, and unfamiliar structure.
“The Saint represents the furthest departure from our usual writing approach. It came from a willingness to step back and let someone we trust help guide the process… Instead of discarding our roots, it tests their flexibility, exploring how far they can be stretched before they break,” adds guitarist DJ Temple.
Released May 8th, 2026, “Infinite Loss” captures Without Mercy at their most focused, intentional, and uncompromising. Written during a period of instability and recorded after uprooting their lives to track the EP abroad, the record documents a band choosing discomfort, honesty, and discipline over convenience.
The EP’s three tracks, “Infinite Loss,” “The Saint,” and “Glass”, were selected not as singles, but as statements. Each survived months of scrutiny, revision, and collective challenge.
“This record exists because we chose to be uncomfortable, to argue honestly, and to stay in the room until it felt right… It is focused, intentional, and real. These songs document a short, intense window of our lives where commitment mattered more than convenience and honesty mattered more than expectation,” says Temple.
Lyrically, “Infinite Loss” is about being hunted, not by a single antagonist, but by the relentless pressures of modern life: economics, identity, time, and survival. The threat shifts, but never disappears.
Musically, the EP mirrors that tension through weight, repetition, and restraint. Riffs sit and suffocate. Rhythms feel deliberate and physical. Aggression is controlled rather than explosive.
The artwork, created in collaboration with artist Diego Gedoz de Souza, reflects this emotional core: a desolate forest, a massive void carved into the earth, stillness above and violence below, a visual entry point into the EP’s world.
Without Mercy was formed in 2007, blending groove, extreme metal, and technical precision into a sound described as “heavy and insightful at the same time.” The band has shared stages with Cattle Decapitation, Aborted, and Death Angel, and has appeared as downloadable content in Rock Band 3, bridging gaming culture and heavy music.
Their discography includes “All Else Fails” (2007), “Without Mercy” (2009), “Reborn” (2014), rereleased as “Mouichido” (2016), and “Seismic” (2020). “Infinite Loss” marks their most focused and intentional work to date, a release built from collapse, rebuilt through discipline, and finished with absolute conviction.
First off, care to introduce yourself to our readers?
My name is DJ Temple, and I play guitar in Without Mercy. We’re a death metal band from British Columbia, Canada. Our music combines modern death metal, groove, atmosphere, and technical elements while always keeping the focus on strong songwriting. We’re passionate about creating music that hits hard but also stays with the listener long after the song ends.
Tell us a bit about your recent release.
Our latest release is the Infinite Loss EP, which features three tracks: “The Saint,” “Glass,” and the title track, “Infinite Loss.” The EP represents a significant step forward for the band both musically and creatively.
Each song explores different aspects of loss, struggle, and the human experience. We wanted the release to feel cohesive while still allowing each track to have its own identity. We’ve also supported the release with videos and visual content that help bring those themes to life.
Walk us through your creative process when creating music.
It usually starts with a riff or musical idea that creates an emotional reaction. From there, we build outward by exploring rhythm, dynamics, and atmosphere. We’re heavily influenced by bands like Meshuggah, Gojira, Alluvial, and Decapitated, but we’re always trying to find our own voice within those influences.
Once the instrumental foundation is in place, we focus on arrangement and making sure every section serves the song. Lyrics generally come later and are shaped around the emotional tone of the music. We spend a lot of time refining ideas because we’re more interested in writing memorable songs than simply showcasing technical ability.
Now that the music is out, what does the ‘road ahead’ look like? Beyond tours and videos, what’s one ‘bucket list’ goal you hope to achieve with this release?
Right now the focus is on getting Infinite Loss in front of as many people as possible through videos, interviews, playlists, media coverage, and live opportunities. We want these songs to have the widest reach possible.
As for a bucket-list goal, I’d love to see this release open doors internationally. Whether that’s touring outside of Canada, playing a major festival, or connecting with listeners in places we’ve never visited, the dream is for the music to travel further than we ever could on our own.
Every artist has a ‘lightbulb moment’ where things just clicked. Looking back, what’s the one performance or milestone that made you realize, ‘Okay, this is what I was meant to do’?
For me, it wasn’t a single show. It was realizing that music had become the center of my life. I’ve spent decades studying guitar, teaching, performing, writing, recording, and helping other musicians grow. At some point I realized that even if there was no guarantee of success, I’d still be doing this because I genuinely love it.
That was probably the real lightbulb moment: understanding that music wasn’t just something I did. It was who I was.
We love championing Canadian talent. If you were curating a ‘Must-Listen’ playlist of emerging artists right now, who is the first person you’d add?
From Beneath.
Friends of ours and also a very easy recommendation because of their talent and work ethic.
There’s nothing like the energy of a live room. Where can fans catch you on stage next, and for someone seeing you for the first time, what should they expect from a Without Mercy live experience?
We’re currently focused on supporting Infinite Loss and announcing new live opportunities as they develop. The best place for fans to stay updated is through our social media channels.
For anyone seeing Without Mercy for the first time, expect intensity. We approach live shows with the same mindset we bring to our recordings: maximum energy, heavy riffs, and no wasted motion. We want people to leave feeling like they experienced something real rather than simply watched a band perform songs.
Whether there are ten people in the room or a thousand, we’re there to give everything we’ve got.