Florida-based progressive metal innovators KAUPE have released the first single from their upcoming full-length album Destroyer of Worlds, due out October 17, 2025 via Morbid Subculture. The track, titled “RMR-1029”, is now accompanied by a gripping new music video.
“RMR-1029” marks a turning point for KAUPE, a band known for their instrumental intensity. This time, they’ve enlisted legendary vocalist Scott Angelacos (BLOODLET, JUNIOR BRUCE, HOLLOW LEG) and sample artist Viewer Discretion (formerly of ACP PRO) to help craft a ferocious statement on the breakdown of reality in the age of technological overload. Angelacos’s voice rips through the chaos with prophetic fury, while Viewer Discretion’s carefully selected samples twist the track into a spiraling media hallucination.
The track is as philosophical as it is punishing: an anthem for an era driven by dopamine, distortion, and disinformation. Clocking in at just over four minutes, “RMR-1029” dives into themes of synthetic identity and post-truth culture without ever losing its groove. Featuring razor-sharp guitar work from Brett Walker, pummeling drums by Marc Larabel, and an eerie synth undercurrent courtesy of Patrick Ross, the track’s closing moments explode into a crushing, groove-heavy breakdown that fans of CONVERGE, DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, and BLOODLET will feel in their bones.
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About KAUPE:
KAUPE is an instrumental progressive metal band from Deland, Florida that has spent the last decade forging a sound as ferocious as it is cinematic. Formed in 2016 by guitarist Brett Walker (BLOODLET, JUNIOR BRUCE) and drummer Marc Larabel, the band was born from a desire to create music that tells stories without words, narratives carved into melody, rhythm, and atmosphere. Soon joined by bassist Pete Medrano and keyboardist Patrick Ross, KAUPE solidified into a unit intent on pushing sonic boundaries.
Drawing influence from an eclectic range of artists: FAITH NO MORE, MESHUGGAH, DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, CARPENTER BRUT, DEFTONES, PALLBEARER, and more, KAUPE crafts music that defies traditional genre expectations. Though most often labeled “progressive metal,” their compositions bend and blend metal, punk, new wave, synth, and even classical elements into sweeping instrumentals full of tension and release. With every release, the band explores new terrain, always moving forward, never nostalgic, and never comfortable.
Their debut The Depths (2018) introduced KAUPE’s penchant for intricate grooves and immersive soundscapes. Cognitive Dissonance (2021) expanded their sonic range and earned praise for its synth-laced melodies and dynamic storytelling. But it’s their upcoming third full-length, Destroyer of Worlds (2025), that fully realizes the band’s vision. For the first time, KAUPE features guest vocalists and sample artists, including: Scott Angelacos (BLOODLET, JUNIOR BRUCE, HOLLOW LEG), Matt Decker (TANGENT, GINKO BALBOA), and Viewer Discretion (formerly of ACP PRO). The result is their heaviest and darkest album yet: a dystopian exploration of modern life and technological dependency, engineered with precision and emotional depth.
Whether performing alongside icons like CYNIC, ANDREW WK, or VIRGIL DONATI, or building immersive sonic worlds in the studio, KAUPE brings unmatched chemistry and purpose to everything they create. Their live shows are celebrated for their energy and musicianship, offering a rare kind of instrumental storytelling that transcends words and speaks directly to the subconscious.
KAUPE is not revivalist. KAUPE is not retro. KAUPE is a glimpse into the sonic future, one shaped by distortion, dissonance, and the haunting beauty of what comes next.
KAUPE is:
- Brett Walker – Guitar
- Marc Larabel – Drums
- Pete Medrano – Bass
- Patrick Ross – Keys
Connect with KAUPE:
Bandcamp: https://kaupe.bandcamp.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaupeBand/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaupeband/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@kaupeband7490
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Pl9nD4kJTHY0vIeSrZsKC?si=Ec213tffRqucNP0bmr1hQg
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/kaupe/1437836230
Destroyer of Worlds Track Listing:
- The Past Will Own You feat. Viewer Discretion
- Living Among the Dead
- Unresolved Trauma
- Destroyer of Worlds
- Next Time Wear a Black Shirt feat. Matt Decker
- All That Is Left Is Sin
- The Joy of Sorrow
- RMR 1029 feat. Scott Angelacos, Viewer Discretion
- Rosen Bridge
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