Omnivide | Arise | Seek And Strike Records

 

Release Date: 10 October 2025

Format: Digital/CD/LP

Genre: Progressive/Death Metal

Country: Canada

Canadian quartet Omnivide returns with their second release, the EP “Arise”, a year after their impressive debut “A Tale Of Fire”. Emerging from the Canadian progressive scene, the band quickly earned attention for blending technical precision with symphonic grandeur, earning award nominations and a deal with Seek & Strike Records. With this new chapter, Omnivide refines their identity and push their creativity to new heights, leaning further into the progressive and cinematic directions hinted at in their debut.

“Arise” opens with “Prelude”, an atmospheric introduction that ushers in a darker and more intricate world. From there, the EP unfolds through tracks that balance aggression and melody with careful construction. “Void” strikes first, filled with energetic rhythm changes and harmonized guitar passages that reveal the band’s detailed songwriting approach. The dual vocal style is more integrated this time, serving the dynamic shifts naturally without excess.

“Tyrannical Saviour” sharpens the intensity with a tight structure and relentless drive, while “Omnipotent” combines the grandness of symphonic layers with calculated rhythmic interplay. These songs bring out the progressive elements more strongly than before, suggesting the band’s growing comfort in their own skin. The closing title track “Arise” stretches the EP’s ambition to its limit, offering a sweeping composition that moves from explosive riffing to expansive melodic passages. It’s the kind of finale that leaves a lasting impression and confirms the EP’s cohesive vision.

Production-wise, the sound is well balanced, clear enough to highlight the complexity of the arrangements while maintaining the punch needed for metal this intricate. Each instrument has its place, giving the songs enough space to expand naturally. “Arise” solidifies Omnivide as a band with genuine potential in the modern progressive metal landscape. The EP shows growth, ambition and confidence, with enough energy to draw in fans of acts like Opeth, Ne Obliviscaris, or Obscura. It’s a release that promises even greater things ahead and confirms that Omnivide’s rise is only beginning.

Score: 8.0

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