Track By Tracks: Stellvris - Shatter & Bloom (2025)

About the album as a whole (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

Shatter and Bloom is a five-track EP that dives into themes of destruction, rebirth, and the struggles of modern life.

The title track Shatter and Bloom speaks about breaking down what no longer works and letting something new grow. Silence After Violence tackles rising aggression in society, even among the youngest, serving as a wake-up call. Monster captures the pain and strength found in toxic relationships, while Time’s Up criticizes a life lived only online, disconnected from reality. Closing track Starships reimagines Nicki Minaj’s hit as a heavy, metal-fueled summer anthem.

Musically, the EP blends modern metal, metalcore, and nu-metal with electronic elements, powerful choruses, and crushing breakdowns. It’s a record full of energy, honesty, and transformation.

Lyrically, the EP is deeply emotional and unflinchingly honest, confronting themes of brokenness, anger, betrayal, and healing. Musically, it pushes our sound further than ever — blending modern metalcore and nu-metal influences with electronic textures, massive choruses, and bone-crushing breakdowns. Each song carries its own unique flavor, but together, Shatter and Bloom is about destruction, rebirth, and the power of transformation.

Track by Track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

Our upcoming EP, Shatter and Bloom, is a raw and honest collection of five tracks, each telling its own story while forming a powerful whole.

1. The title track Shatter and Bloom is both a reflection and a statement — it speaks about people who dream big but refuse to change themselves, expecting everything to fall into place without effort. At the same time, it’s about breaking what no longer works, burning down what’s rotten, and allowing something new, stronger, and more authentic to grow in its place.

2. Silence After Violence reflects on a growing wave of frustration and aggression in society, which we now see taking root at younger and younger ages. It’s both a warning and a cry for awareness, channeling raw energy into a song that mirrors the state of the world around us.

3. Monster is the most personal of the tracks, diving deep into the scars left by toxic relationships. It embodies both the suffocating weight of manipulation and the strength it takes to break free — a cathartic release for anyone who has ever felt trapped by someone they trusted.

4. Time’s Up explores the emptiness of a life lived only online. It portrays a character who hides behind likes and posts, betrays his closest friend, and never faces the responsibility of real life. It’s a sharp reminder of how toxic escapism and immaturity can destroy human connections.

5. Finally, Starships — our metal reimagining of Nicki Minaj’s pop hit — closes the EP on a contrasting note. It’s a celebration of carefree, summer nights and youthful joy, but reframed with crushing breakdowns and modern metal intensity. It serves as a reminder that even amidst heavy topics, there is still room for lightness, fun, and release.