Ontario metal force The Divine Project continues its explosive rise with their next performance at NXNE 2026 in Toronto on June 11th at The Bovine Sex Club (https://www.nxne.com/2026-artists/the-divine-project), further cementing their reputation as one of the most compelling heavy acts emerging from the GTA.
The showcase comes after performing at The Great Escape Festival (The Alternative Escape stage) in Brighton, UK, on May 15th at The Fiddler’s Elbow, marking a major international milestone for the fast‑ascending Canadian act that continues its surge of momentum, including a successful March run supporting Selias, plus shows alongside Eyes Set To Kill, Black Satellite, Awake At Last, Sumo Cyco, and Escape The Fate.
In additional news, The Divine Project has released its newest lyric video for “The Longest Night,” the sweeping, emotionally charged closer to their 2024 EP “Rebirth.” The track stands as the EP’s most expansive moment, a cinematic build from unease to catharsis, blending tension, heaviness, and the band’s signature mix of 2000s metalcore, dynamic vocal storytelling, and rhythm‑driven movement.
Lyrically, “The Longest Night” follows a soldier confronting the truth behind a cause built on deception. It isn’t a pro‑ or anti‑war statement, but a human one, a reflection on vulnerability, exploitation, and the moment clarity arrives too late. The title itself was chosen only a day before the EP’s submission, an instinctive decision that ultimately captured the song’s emotional weight.
Watch the lyric video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfMwakVil7g
Everything The Divine Project is doing in 2026 supports their acclaimed EP “Rebirth,” a four‑track onslaught of technical precision, emotional weight, and unapologetic heaviness. Across The Revolt, Ruins of Truth, Don’t Startle the Murder, and The Longest Night, the record moves through themes of resistance, collapse, danger, and endurance.
Musically, “Rebirth” fuses metalcore, djent, nu‑groove, and progressive elements while maintaining a sound fans struggle to categorize, but instantly recognize. Its artwork, depicting an angel forming from dust, symbolizes the band’s emergence into a new era.
“The name ‘Rebirth’ is inspired by our new line‑up and era… The angel forming up from dust represents breaking through the void,” says guitarist David T.Anselmo.
“Rebirth” marks the official refurbishment of The Divine Project, now powered by frontman Ro Stevens, founder/guitarist Eric Divine, lead guitarist David T. Anselmo, bassist Derek “DRock” Boshkov, and drummer Mitch Greenham.
“We set the goals to reintroduce The Divine Project to the world as a faster, heavier, and more complex band… Rebirth is our new beginning and our way of saying The Divine Project is here to stay,” adds the band.
Known for explosive live shows and genre‑blending musicianship, the Ontario heavy‑music staples aim to bring underground heaviness into the spotlight. Their writing process is a collaborative “hot potato” of ideas, and everything on Rebirth was performed live with no essential backing tracks, a commitment to authenticity and raw performance.
The band entered the studio in April 2026 to begin recording the follow‑up to “Rebirth.” While still unmistakably TDP, the next EP will explore darker, more emotionally lonesome territory.
Recommended for fans of Trivium, Killswitch Engage, Static‑X, Linkin Park, and All That Remains, “Rebirth” was released on November 28, 2025, and 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
Lyric Video – Ruins of Truth – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuZZLCW-8O0
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
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