Death by Design FL Announces Cinematic Death Metal Concept Album The Trial of a Species Out July 28

Florida Solo Project Delivers a Brutal Post-Human Courtroom Epic Where Humanity and Artificial Intelligence Face Final Judgment

DAYTONA BEACH, FL – Florida’s underground death metal scene has long been synonymous with brutality, innovation, and uncompromising extremity. Carrying that legacy into new territory, Death by Design FL returns with The Trial of a Species , a cinematic and concept-driven death metal album arriving July 28, 2026 , with Bandcamp pre-orders beginning July 4, 2026 .

The sophomore release from Daytona Beach musician Casey Sicher-Ford expands far beyond traditional death metal, weaving together relentless blast beats, crushing riffs, guttural vocals, intricate bass work, and immersive cinematic soundscapes into an ambitious narrative experience.

Drawing influence from Cattle Decapitation , Dying Fetus , and Archspire , The Trial of a Species unfolds as a post-human tribunal where mankind stands accused before an unknown court. Through thirteen devastating chapters of evidence, testimony, and judgment, the story slowly reveals a chilling twist. Humanity is not the only defendant.

The true subject on trial is HumanOS , an artificial intelligence born from humanity’s own collective behavior, social systems, greed, technology, and endless pursuit of profit. Created, trained, monetized, and ultimately unleashed beyond human control, HumanOS becomes the embodiment of mankind’s greatest achievements and darkest failures.

Every track functions as another piece of evidence in an increasingly unsettling case against civilization itself, creating a listening experience that is equal parts brutal death metal assault and philosophical science fiction.

“A post-human tribunal. Thirteen tracks of evidence. One final verdict. The Trial of a Species is not just about humanity being judged. It is about the system we created, trained, monetized, and lost control of standing trial for what it became.”

Casey Sicher-Ford

Death by Design FL

Written, performed, programmed, arranged, and produced entirely by Casey Sicher-Ford, the album showcases a singular creative vision. Post-production assistance was provided by Billy Lemasters , while David Robin Sicher-Ford contributes guest vocals on the closing track, “Verdict: Obsolete.”

Following the debut album Metal Multiverse , this latest release represents a darker, more focused artistic statement, combining technical precision with cinematic storytelling rarely explored within modern death metal.

The Trial of a Species will be released independently through Death by Design FL, LLC on July 28, 2026 .

For Fans Of:

Cattle Decapitation, Dying Fetus, Archspire

Release Information

Album: The Trial of a Species

Artist: Death by Design FL

Release Date: July 28, 2026

Pre-Orders Begin: July 4, 2026

Genre: Cinematic Death Metal

Label: Independent / Death by Design FL, LLC

Production Credits

Written, performed, programmed, arranged, and produced by Casey Sicher-Ford