After more than four decades of boundary-pushing sci-fi metal, VOÏVOD return with a unique live release: Symphonique, recorded with the Quebec Symphony Orchestra and arriving June 5, 2026 via Century Media Records.
A Cinematic Metal Experience
Recorded live on June 4, 2025 at the Grand Théâtre in Québec City, Symphonique blends VOÏVOD’s progressive thrash roots with full orchestral arrangements. The result is a 73-minute, 12-track “best-of” set that reimagines classics through a cinematic lens.
Drummer Michel “Away” Langevin describes it as:
“The closest we’ve ever come to sounding like a dystopian sci-fi movie soundtrack.”
First Single: “Forgotten In Space (Symphonique)”
The first preview comes with “Forgotten In Space (Symphonique)”, originally from Killing Technology.
Bassist Dominic “Rocky” Laroche highlights its transformation into a “symphonic masterpiece”, enhanced by orchestration from Hugo Bégin and a dramatic, cinematic intro.
Tracklist
- Experiment (Symphonique)
- Holographic Thinking (Symphonique)
- The Unknown Knows (Symphonique)
- The End Of Dormancy (Symphonique)
- Into My Hypercube (Symphonique)
- Forgotten In Space (Symphonique)
- Cosmic Drama (Symphonique)
- Pre-Ignition (Symphonique)
- Nuclear War (Symphonique)
- Fall (Symphonique)
- Tribal Convictions (Symphonique)
- Astronomy Domine (Symphonique) [Pink Floyd Cover Version]
Formats
Available as:
• CD (Jewelcase + O-Card)
• Gatefold 2LP (black, limited yellow, and limited orange vinyl variants)
• Digital
Artwork is once again handled by Michel “Away” Langevin, continuing Voivod’s iconic visual legacy.
What Makes This Release Special
This isn’t just a live album. It’s:
• A career-spanning retrospective
• A fusion of metal and classical composition
• A preview of future orchestral collaborations, with more shows planned—including a 2027 performance in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
Tour Plans
VOÏVOD will support Symphonique with an extensive European tour starting June 2026, including festival appearances and club dates across the UK, Ireland, and mainland Europe.