THE DIVINE PROJECT Announces NXNE 2026 (Toronto) and The Great Escape Festival (Brighton, UK) Performances + New Video “Ruins of Truth” From EP “Rebirth”

TDP – Top L: Ro Stevens (vocals) | Top M: Mitch Greenham (Drums) | Top R: Eric Divine (Guitar)
Bottom L: Derek ‘DRock’ Boshkov (Bass) | Bottom R: David T.Anselmo (Guitar)
Photo by: Weydim Zaldivar (IG: @zquadrant)

Canadian metal powerhouse The Divine Project continues its explosive rise with two major announcements: the band has been officially added to the lineup for this year’s NXNE Festival in Toronto, ON and The Great Escape Festival (Brighton, UK) and along with releasing a brand‑new music video for “Ruins of Truth,” in support of their acclaimed EP “Rebirth,” released this past November.

Renowned for their explosive, high‑energy performances, often spilling off the stage and into the pit, The Divine Project is set to deliver one of the heaviest, most unforgettable sets at this year’s NXNE. Their official NXNE showcase on June 11th at The Bovine Sex Club (https://www.nxne.com/2026-artists/the-divine-project) comes alongside a second major festival appearance on May 15th at The Fiddler’s Elbow at The Alternative Escape stage at The Great Escape Festival (https://greatescapefestival.com/the-alternative-escape/) in Brighton, UK. Both performances are part of the Rock & Metal Alliance showcases, marking a significant milestone for the band as they continue their 2025 relaunch with a revamped lineup and a sharper, heavier, more defiant sound. Their addition to these festivals follows a surge of momentum, including a successful March run supporting Selias, plus recent shows alongside Eyes Set To Kill, Black Satellite, Awake At Last, Sumo Cyco, and Escape The Fate. The band’s rising profile has also been fueled by the breakout reception of their singles “The Revolt” and “Don’t Startle The Murder.”

With their EP “Rebirth,” The Divine Project set out to reintroduce themselves with force, and they delivered. The EP blends modern metal, nu‑groove, djent, and metalcore influences into a four‑track journey through resistance, collapse, psychological tension, and survival. Each song was crafted to hit with emotional and sonic weight while remaining fully performable live, no backing‑track crutches, just raw musicianship.

“We set the goals to reintroduce The Divine Project to the world as a faster, heavier, and more complex band. We made sure we came out swinging and wrote music intended to punch everyone in the face… Rebirth is our new beginning and our way of saying The Divine Project is here to stay,” adds the band.
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The newly released video for “Ruins of Truth” showcases one of the EP’s darkest and most atmospheric tracks. Musically, the song leans into heavy groove and emotional gravity; lyrically, it confronts false leaders, ideological collapse, and the erosion of humanity through division. The video amplifies these themes with stark imagery and a performance that captures the band’s signature intensity.

“A society in moral, psychological, and ideological collapse… manipulated to surrender our humanity through division slowly,” comments the band.
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Watch and listen to the video for “Ruins of Truth” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuZZLCW-8O0​
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Formed originally as a solo project by guitarist Eric Divine, The Divine Project has evolved into a staple of the Ontario heavy music scene. The current lineup, frontman Ro Stevens, guitarist David T. Anselmo, bassist Derek “DRock” Boshkov, drummer Mitch Greenham, and founder Eric Divine, brings together a wide spectrum of influences, technical skill, and live ferocity. The band will be entering the studio this April to record the follow‑up to “Rebirth”. While still unmistakably TDP, the next EP will explore darker, more emotionally lonesome territory.

Recommended for fans of Trivium, Linkin Park, Killswitch Engage, Static-X, and All That Remains, “Rebirth,” released November 28, 2025, is available at the following links:

Add to your Spotify playlist – https://open.spotify.com/album/1ROxx7e7BhrPDtZizNhsNk​

Bandcamp – https://thedivineproject.bandcamp.com/album/rebirth​

Music Video – The Revolt – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suxgZ3EqZtE​

Music Video – Don’t Startle The Murder – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQ3fpbeu_f8​

Track Listing:​
1. The Revolt (3:46)
2. Ruins Of Truth (3:27)
3. Don’t Startle The Murder (4:18)
4. The Longest Night (5:53)
EP Length: 17:24

EP and Live Band Line Up:​
Ro Stevens – Vocals
Eric Divine – Founder/Guitar
David T. Anselmo – Guitar
Derek ‘DRock’ Boshkov – Bass
Mitch Greenham – Drums

More info:

​https://www.tdp-official.com/​

​https://www.facebook.com/thedivineproject/​

​https://www.instagram.com/TheDivineProject​

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“… I’m simply left wanting more. Not from the track itself, but from an EP whose tracks each bring their own texturally layered elements, all melded together in an extraordinary Extended Play recording.” – Jay Broderick, LoudTO, 2025

“You know a band is special when they have a truly unique sound. Those were my thoughts when I gave this EP a listen.” – “Metal” Mike, @black_kross_zine, 2026)

“With a mix of styles and a strong DIY approach, The Divine Project are a band to keep an eye on as they continue to grow beyond the Toronto scene.” – Dayna Szymanski – This Day In Metal

“The Divine Project may not look traditionally Metal but boy can they break it down! ” – Blast Toronto

“You ever watch a band and realize halfway through that there’s no safety net? No laptop running stems, no hidden tracks filling the gaps, just five people in a room making every sound you’re hearing with their actual hands? That’s The Divine Project. Ontario. “Rebirth” EP.” – Papy Jeff Metal