Track By Tracks: Conflux - In The Wake Of Saturn (2026)

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

Through the 8 songs, one will be revolted, repulsed, empowered and inspired. It tells a story of loss, but also renewal. Songs are not structured in the traditional “pop rock” verse/chorus fashion, yet there are certainly strong parts that sound like choruses. Expect climaxes, heavy grooves, blast beats, solos… All with the vocals leading the way between the different sections. Jesse said it best: “… it’s a journey”.

Track by Track (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

1. The Antidote 03:02 - Music: Chase Fraser. Lyrics: Tommy McKinnon

The opening track is all-out brutal/melodic nastiness. It talks about being complacent in the face of ignorance and prejudice, and is a reminder that self-discipline is the way to counter the pressure of a civilization where valour is ridiculed, and sloth is celebrated.

2. Devoid of True Form 02:39 - Music: Chase Fraser. Lyrics: Tommy McKinnon

Based on the Buddhist concept of Emptyness, or my understanding of it. My first real attempt at making this into a full-on death metal song. Like the first song, it’s balls out, but a bit more straightforward.

3. Ethereal Executioner 04:45 - Music: Chase Fraser. Lyrics: Tommy McKinnon

Some of the craziest and most daring drum parts I’ve ever recorded. This truly progressive song talks about the severe consequences of addiction, and the bottom of the pit from which one may perish, or rise to reinvent oneself.

4. Devouring Light 04:59 - Music: Chase Fraser. Lyrics: Jesse Brint

This doom-leaning, torturous piece is a groove-filled and crafty maelstrom of heavy riffs and open chords. The bass line is rich with attitude. The words talk about witnessing an ecological disaster of epic magnitude.

5. Blood from a Rock 04:18 - Music & Lyrics: Tommy McKinnon

A two-fold song that starts with a brutal assault and resolves in a labyrinth of heavy old school breakdowns. The lyrics are about arrogance and greed.

6. Reincarnation 03:20 - Music: Chase Fraser. Lyrics: Tommy McKinnon

Another one of Chase’s brilliant, brutal, progressive death metal offerings. It speaks of overcoming desire.

7. In the Wake of Saturn 02:29 - Music & Lyrics: Tommy McKinnon

The eponymous song of the album. The fastest song on the whole album. Meant to be a straightforward assault with memorable melodies. In the Wake of Saturn, literally, this album was forged…

8. Desperate Post-Humanist 05:18 - Music: Tommy McKinnon. Lyrics: Eric Burnet

The closer of the album. An unexpected and risky fresco, highlighting the dialogue between a man and a machine. It is the most layered song on the whole album. It has upward of 55 audio tracks.

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