Brazilian progressive metal group ABSTRACTED – who just performed supporting Between the Buried and Me in their homeland – have released a new music video “Sirens” from their current album, ‘Hiraeth.’
“The song explores the universal feeling of grief and the process of loss, allowing each listener to find their own meaning in it. The lyrics were written by our drummer, Fernando, capturing his deeply personal emotions after losing his brother some years ago in a tragic accident on a highway,” explains the band. “To visually match this somber theme, the music video was filmed inside the ruins of the historic “Casa da Frontaria Azulejada” in Santos (coastal region of São Paulo). Because the interior is heavily degraded, we had to perform with extreme care, as loud frequencies could literally cause parts of the structure to collapse. This fragile and intense atmosphere perfectly translates the weight of the song onto the screen.”
‘Sirens’ off the six-piece’s latest album, ‘Hiraeth,’ sees the band exploring great lengths of the metal spectrum from melodic prog to brash and aggressive to cinematic all highlighted by some gifted musicianship. The new album was produced by Diego Castro (Kryour, Skid Life) with cover artwork by Roberto Emerita and is available on digital streaming/download platforms or jewelcase CD https://abstractedmetal.
The album release was preceded by two digital singles/videos – the first “Languish” features guest contribution from ENTHEOS singer Chaney Crabb www.youtube.com/watch?v=
If you enjoy cerebral metal that demands hyper-focus, ‘Hiraeth’ is being framed as one of the most ambitious prog releases of 2026. Critics suggest that while the sheer density of the tracks can be intimidating at first, the payoff is a cathartic and an immersive journey.
In the 4 years since ABSTRACTED’s last release, ‘Atma Conflux,’ the band’s core trio – vocalist Rosano Pedro Matiussi, bassist Riverton Vilela Alves and keyboardist Carol Lynn – have been joined by 3 new members – guitarists Leonardo Brito and José Consani along with drummer Fernando Pollon. The revamped lineup drew in influences old and new to create something pleasurable and challenging
ABSTRACTED draw influences from the most prominent modern metal acts like Opeth, Vildhjarta and Between the Buried and Me. Their music goes from total utter chaos to jazz fusion influenced passages. On ‘Hiraeth’ ABSTRACTED draw strength from the past and project their 11 year experience into a blend of feelings, heaviness and complexity.
ABSTRACTED is:
Rosano Pedro Matiussi – vocals
Leonardo Brito – guitar
José Consani – guitar
Riverton Vilela Alves – bass
Carol Lynn – keyboards
Fernando Pollon – drums
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