Elder’s “Through Zero” is a nine-minute progressive metal suite that showcases the band’s signature blend of heavy riffs, melodic passages, and psychedelic textures, though some critics note its structure may feel overcomplicated.
2026’s “Through Zero” is a jump into Porcupine Tree/Portishead-like pensive Disco/Post-Rock territory with nocturnal-oriented soundscapes, some Drop C pentatonics akin to Mastodon and “synthwave” digital synth patterns (“Capture/Release”) in addition to more familiar Soundgarden/Opeth-like technical breakdowns (title track).
However, the material is too long to impress, and the over-reliance on off-metered “progressive” cerebral writing penalizes the listening in the long run.
“Through Zero” is the first single from Elder’s upcoming seventh album of the same name, set for release on May 29th, 2026 The track runs approximately nine minutes and is described as a layered, multi-movement suite that immediately establishes a gripping atmosphere with intricate riffing and melodic instrumentation
Nick DiSalvo’s vocals are integrated smoothly, complementing the bright, expansive instrumentation and building toward an arena-prog peak without sacrificing accessibility
Elder continues to blend progressive rock, heavy psych, and doom metal, drawing comparisons to bands like Baroness, Monolord, and Pallbearer
The track features multiple distinct movements, instrumental breaks, and callbacks to earlier riffs, reflecting Elder’s mastery of hypnotic grooves, crushing riffs, and ethereal atmospherics, The album as a whole is expected to contain six compositions, maintaining the band’s tradition of long, immersive tracks
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