The brainchild of Fernando del Valle III, Ibrahim Jimenez, and Ethan Walden, EXUVIAL originally emerged following the dissolution of its founders' previous band, Apotheon, when its founders decided to shift their focus to creating a sci-fi concept album.

Rapidly refining the overarching storyline from a one-album affair into a three-album audiovisual epic, the band were ready to bring their idea to life, and after tapping drummer Andrew Baird to join their ranks, the rest was history.

Building on the foundations laid by legends from Opeth and Meshuggah to Ne Obliviscaris and The Faceless, EXUVIAL are pioneers of a new brand of progressive death metal, distinguishing themselves with a captivating lyrical narrative that comments on the human experience, psychology, and society's increasingly intricate dance with AI.

Beyond the music, each of EXUVIAL's tracks will also be accompanied with a video for a fully immersive experience.

As EXUVIAL continues to level up their skills in the studio and prepares to unveil their music, mixed and mastered by AJ Viana (Hath, Cognitive) and visually brought to life by Caelan Stokkermans (Lorna Shore, Crown Magnetar), one thing is clear: EXUVIAL is much more than a musical project — it's an experience, a statement, and a glimpse into the future of metal — a future which is as intellectually stimulating as sonically exhilarating.

LINEUP

  • FERNANDO DEL VALLE III VOCALS / GUITAR
  • CAMERON JOHNSTON VOCALS / GUITAR
  • IBRAHIM JIMENEZ BASS
  • ANDREW BAIRD DRUMS

FOR FANS OF:

Obscura • The Faceless • Inferi • Ne Obliviscaris

THE HIVE MIND CHRONICLES PART I: PARASITICA

The Hive Mind Chronicles Part I: Parasitica Album Artwork

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PRODUCTION CREDITS

Artwork Caelan Stokkermans Lorna Shore, Crown Magnetar
Mix / Master AJ Viana Hath, Cognitive
Drum Recording / Engineering Nick Loiacono Fang Studios

LABEL

Proudly signed to Silent Pendulum Records, a label dedicated to pushing the boundaries of progressive and experimental metal.

THE JOURNEY SO FAR

MAY 22, 2025

Instrumental Album Release: The Hive Mind Chronicles Part I: Parasitica (Instrumental)

Experience the full instrumental journey through Parasitica.

APRIL 17, 2025

Single Release: "Hypermanipulation"

The latest single continues the saga of the Hive Mind.

MARCH 20, 2025

Single Release: "Holometabolous"

Experience the complete metamorphosis in this single from Parasitica.

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Single Release: "Hive Mind III: Neural Convolution"

The third chapter of the Hive Mind trilogy emerges.

JANUARY 16, 2025

Single Release: "Hive Mind II: Advent of Segmentation"

The second part of the Hive Mind saga continues the narrative.

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Single Release: "Parasitica"

The title track from the debut album unleashed.

NOVEMBER 2024

Album Release: The Hive Mind Chronicles Part I: Parasitica

The debut concept album drops via Silent Pendulum Records to critical acclaim.

NOVEMBER 2024

Full Album Visualizer Release

Experience the complete journey through Parasitica with continuous sci-fi visuals.

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Single Release: "Autonomic Awakening"

The machines awaken in this brutal single featuring artwork by Caelan Stokkermans.

JULY 25, 2024

Single Release: "Necrotic Dissolution"

The third single from Parasitica descends into decay.

JUNE 28, 2024

Single Release: "Subterranean Swarm"

Dive deep into the underground chaos of the Hive Mind.

MAY 31, 2024

Lead Single: "Hive Mind I: Convergent Evolution"

First taste of the Parasitica concept unleashed to the masses.

2019

Formation

EXUVIAL rises from the ashes of Apotheon. The hive mind begins to form.