SOURCE – Congratulations on your new album, A Void Within Existence. I feel this might be your best record yet. What are your thoughts on that statement?
Ken Sorceron Bergeron (guitars, vocals) — Thanks. I think it’s the most complete expression of what I’ve been trying to get across for a long time. Whether it’s the ‘best’ or not depends on the listener, but for me it’s the most honest and uncompromising we’ve been in years.
SOURCE – Reflecting on your latest album alongside your previous releases, how do you perceive the evolution of your musical style and sonic identity? What specific elements do you believe most clearly mark this progression?
Ken Sorceron Bergeron (guitars, vocals) — I’ve stopped thinking about what we’re “supposed” to sound like. Early on, there was a lot of second-guessing—now it’s all instinct. That shift has made the music heavier in atmosphere, more dynamic, and less tied to genre boundaries. The lower tuning, layered textures, and pacing on this record all feel like steps forward. The further I move from boundaries, the closer I get to the sound I’ve been chasing. This record carries more weight in its silences, more danger in its restraint. It’s less about fitting into a shape and more about letting the music form its own.
SOURCE – In what ways has technology influenced your approach to music production on this album compared to your earlier work?
Ken Sorceron Bergeron (guitars, vocals) — Technology’s just a tool—it can help or it can ruin you. I track at home, which I’ve done since the start of this band in 2004, and that lets me go deeper into ideas without the pressure of studio time running out. Technology has given me time—time to pull apart ideas until only the necessary pieces remain. But you have to know when to leave the edges rough, to let the imperfections breathe. Dave Otero’s mix tied it all together in a way that kept it human yet massive.
SOURCE – The album cover is often the first thing fans see. What message or emotion did you aim to convey through the artwork?
Ken Sorceron Bergeron (guitars, vocals) — The cover shows a man hanging from a noose, his death transformed into a subject for art—pain observed, captured, and perhaps exploited. It’s unsettling because it forces you to confront the detachment that can exist between suffering and those who witness it. That tension mirrors the album’s heart: the transformation of loss and disintegration into something that can be studied, even admired, while the life behind it is gone. The artwork holds several meanings for me, and it’s meant to be interpreted by the listener or viewer in their own way.
SOURCE – How has the rise of streaming platforms like Spotify changed your perception of what it means to release an album, particularly regarding pacing, song arrangement, and listener retention?
Ken Sorceron Bergeron (guitars, vocals) — I try not to let streaming trends dictate the way I make an album. I still write for the full experience, from start to finish. But I’m aware that many people now experience music in fragments, so the challenge is making each song strong enough to live on its own while still being part of the bigger picture.
SOURCE – Has your approach to album promotion changed with the shift toward streaming and digital media? Do you feel that traditional methods—such as radio play and print media—still carry weight, or have they largely been replaced by newer strategies?
Ken Sorceron Bergeron (guitars, vocals) — It’s changed completely. You can’t just rely on print and radio anymore, though they still have their place for certain audiences. Most of it is now about creating constant touchpoints online without burning yourself out or turning the art into clickbait.
SOURCE – Music videos have become a vital part of album promotion. How do you view their role in supporting this new release?
Ken Sorceron Bergeron (guitars, vocals) — I don’t know; we haven’t made one since 2008.
SOURCE – In such a crowded landscape of new music releases, how do you see this album standing out in the market?
Ken Sorceron Bergeron (guitars, vocals) — By not chasing the market at all. This record is heavier, slower, and more suffocating than what’s ‘safe’ to release right now. If it stands out, it’s because it’s not trying to blend in.
SOURCE – What are your plans for connecting with fans following the album’s release and the end of its promotional cycle?
Ken Sorceron Bergeron (guitars, vocals) — Mostly through live shows and direct interaction where possible. I’m not the most public or social person, so when I do engage, I’d rather it be genuine than constant.
SOURCE – Following the album’s release, what are the band’s next steps in terms of live performances and touring?
Ken Sorceron Bergeron (guitars, vocals) — We’re putting together tours now, including a return to Europe and the UK for the first time in years. The goal is to make the live set an extension of the album’s atmosphere, not just a collection of songs.
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