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October 16th 2026
Limited Sea Glass Blue Vinyl
Within masterfully blends their signature high-velocity riffing with cinematic arrangements, orchestral interludes,and bold melodic experimentation, expanding their sonic identity without abandoning the chaotic precision that defines them. At the heart of Within is a conceptual thread drawn from the Hermetic maxim: “As above, so below; as within, so without; as the universe, so the soul.” Focusing on the idea of “within,” the album explores the individual’s inner world and grapples with how thoughts, emotions, and beliefs are shaped by forces far beyond our control. Each song reflects the subtle but profound ways external pressures (social, political, and personal) filter inward, leaving lasting imprints on identity and perspective. The result is the most personal body of work the band has released to date, balancing introspection with the expansive scope that defines their sound.
Guitars were tracked with Derya Nagle (Good Tiger) in Boulder, Colorado, while vocals were produced and recorded by Milen Petzelt-Sorace at frontman Rody Walker’s home studio in Whitby, Ontario. Bass and drum production were led by longtime collaborator Cameron McLellan in Toronto, with drums written and recorded by Nathan Bulla at Jukasa Studios. McLellan also performed bass on the album. The album’s cinematic scope is further elevated by orchestral compositions from William Lamoureux (Nelly Furtado), seamlessly woven into the record’s structure. Mixed by acclaimed producer Adam “Nolly” Getgood (Periphery, Haken, SikTh), Within stands as Protest the Hero’s most ambitious and fully realized production to date.
Track list:
TBA