Derelict is a progressive technical death metal band hailing from Montreal, Quebec. Formed in 2006, the band quickly made a name for themselves with their aggressive yet intricate sound, blending elements of technical death metal with thrash and progressive influences.
Derelict released their debut album, “Ideological Prey,” in 2008, showcasing their ability to combine complex musicianship with relentless intensity. This was followed by their critically acclaimed second album, “Unspoken Words,” in 2009, which further solidified their place in the metal community. Their third album, “Perpetuation,” released in 2012, received widespread praise for its technical prowess and thematic depth, often described as a mix of Lamb of God-style groove with the complexity of technical death metal. Known for their high-energy live performances, Derelict has toured extensively, sharing the stage with notable acts such as Revocation, The Agonist, and 3 Inches of Blood. The band has also participated in several metal festivals, further expanding their fan base. Derelict’s music is celebrated for its precision and relentless energy, and they continue to push the boundaries of the technical death metal genre with each new release.
Name:
Derelict
Genre:
Technical Death Metal
Founded:
2005
# of Albums:
4 albums, one EP
Latest Album:
Versus Entropy (2024)
Latest Single:
Spectrum
Latest Video:
Favourite musician growing up:
James Hetfield from Metallica
Favourite musician now:
Luc Lemay from Gorguts
Guilty pleasure song:
The Darkness – I Believe in a Thing Called Love
Live show ritual:
Vocal warmups
Favourite local musician:
Cryptopsy
EP or LP?
LP
Early bird or night owl?
Night owl
Road or studio?
Studio
Any shows or albums coming up?
Our newest album, Versus Entropy, came out in June. We’re continuing to write for our next release as we speak.
Where can we follow you?
LinkTree | Bandcamp | Instagram | Facebook
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Rapid Fire Local Questions:
What is your favourite local restaurant?
AA in St-Henri. Unbeatable poutine.
What is your favourite street in your city and why?
Notre Dame in St-Henri holds the most memories for me. It’s also continually changing.
What is your favourite park in your city and why?
Place Guay in St-Henri. Beautiful trees, beautiful fountain.
What is your favourite music venue in your city?
Foufounes Électriques cannot be beaten for our genre of music.
What is your favourite music store in your city?
For musical equipment: none. I really dislike the retail environment for music, honestly.
For music itself: I reminisce back to the pre-streaming days when C-Dément on Saint Catherine had used European imports of metal albums I couldn’t find anywhere else.
