{"product_id":"severed-angel-cost-of-creation-cd-2026-brand-new-studio-album","title":"Severed Angel - Cost of Creation (CD) 2026 Brand New Studio Album","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRE ORDER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRELEASE DATE: December 11, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCD: JEWEL CASE W\/ 8 PG BOOKLET\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIAL PRE ORDER PRICE $12.99 UNTIL RELEASE DATE ($16.99 Retail)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSevered Angel has returned to the world of metal with their fourth album (and their second release on NoLifeTilMetal Records) entitled \u003ci\u003eThe Cost of Creation.\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFive years ago, drummer Wayne Noon (Phoenix Reign, Project Resurrect) had a simple idea: bring together musicians from different backgrounds and see what they could create together. Joining him were bassist George Dimitri (Taz, Timeless Haunt), keyboardist Marc Muchnik (The Nightmare Stage), vocalist\/guitarist Alex Repetti (Infinite Spectrum, Tension Rising), and guitarist Lou Mavs (The Rebel Medium, Doc Reinhart). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat began with a demo track written by Lou entitled “Dogs of War” quickly evolved into something much larger, and Severed Angel was born. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith members from Long Island, Brooklyn, and Maryland, the band independently released their self-titled debut in 2023, followed by \u003ci\u003eSkyward\u003c\/i\u003e in 2024. The latter achieved Top 10 radio placement on Metal Contraband and Top 25 placement on NACC radio charts. Following the success of \u003ci\u003eSkyward\u003c\/i\u003e, Severed Angel signed with NoLifeTilMetal Records in late 2024 and released their label debut \u003ci\u003eWhen Eternity Ends\u003c\/i\u003e in March 2025, featuring the singles and videos “Through The Eyes of Time,” “Cry Out To The World,” and “A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“When I first started the band in 2022, I didn’t have a set idea for how it should sound,” says Wayne Noon. “Too many bands focus on sounding like what’s popular today. We just wanted to write melodic, heavy music that showcased everyone’s songwriting abilities. Every album has pushed us further creatively.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeyboardist Marc Muchnik adds: “I’ve never been part of a project this creatively fulfilling before. Some bands take years between albums, and we’ve completed three records in three years. Because we focus on what inspires us instead of trends, Severed Angel never feels forced.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing the completion of \u003ci\u003eWhen Eternity Ends\u003c\/i\u003e, the band asked themselves one question: How do they evolve without repeating past success? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe answer became their most creative undertaking yet: a full concept album. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The conversation around artificial intelligence is everywhere right now,” says bassist George Dimitri. “AI affects all of us. Businesses are becoming automated, people use AI tools every day, and technology is reshaping how people work and communicate. That naturally inspired discussion within the band.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“What interested us wasn’t preaching about AI,” says vocalist\/guitarist Alex Repetti. “We wanted to tell a human story — someone using technology to preserve memories of loved ones, only to experience emotional and psychological consequences from trying to recreate what was lost.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is \u003ci\u003eThe Cost of Creation\u003c\/i\u003e, a nine-song, hour-long progressive metal journey exploring grief, memory, artificial intelligence, and identity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspiration for the album’s songwriting began unexpectedly during a visit to a children’s museum that guitarist Lou Mavs had with his daughter. “There was an exhibit about old communication systems and Morse code. I started thinking rhythmically about words like ‘digital,’ ‘AI,’ and ‘SOS,’ and riffs immediately started forming in my head. I know Rush did it first with ‘YYZ,’ but I thought it could be expanded upon. From there, the songwriting process became incredibly natural.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe album opens with the orchestral instrumental “Overture: Symphony of Circuits,” introducing themes and melodies woven throughout the record. It transitions into “A Smart Device,” where the story’s protagonist develops technology capable of preserving memories of deceased loved ones through AI-integrated robotics. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“When I Grow Up” flashes back to the protagonist’s childhood fascination with technology and innovation, while “Just One Kiss” (featuring Plant Based Metal’s Gail Bourque on vocals and Absolon’s Ken Pike on acoustic guitar) explores his personal relationships and emotional foundation before tragedy strikes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe story resumes with “A Binary Code” (the album’s first single), where the protagonist faces devastating loss and attempts to reverse it through his inventions. “Chasing Echoes” and “Mirage of Love” follow his emotional unraveling as the line between reality and artificial reconstruction begins to collapse. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe second instrumental, “Digital Deception,” captures the character’s psychological and emotional descent. When asked to describe the song, Lou responded with one word: “Chaos.” To conclude the album, the band wrote and recorded the epic 18-minute finale entitled “Immanence or Transcendence.”  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“We never set out to create another \u003ci\u003eOperation: Mindcrime \u003c\/i\u003e(Queensrÿche) or \u003ci\u003eMetropolis, Part 2: Scenes From A Memory \u003c\/i\u003e(Dream Theater),” says Lou. “Those are landmark albums in progressive metal, along with classics from Rush like \u003ci\u003e2112\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHemispheres\u003c\/i\u003e. Those albums and \u003ci\u003eObsolete\u003c\/i\u003e from Fear Factory were instrumental in terms of their influence on us, but we wanted to create something that felt unique to us.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition to the album, \u003ci\u003eThe Cost of Creation\u003c\/i\u003e will be accompanied by an animated film directed by Peter Karnik, to be released on a future date. “This is easily the most ambitious project we’ve ever attempted,” says Alex. “Peter has worked on projects connected to Ryan Reynolds, Nintendo, and Harry Potter-related productions. Combining animation with the album’s narrative gives fans an entirely new experience beyond simply listening to the music.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday we world premiere the debut single 'BINARY CODE' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pzgy28QSZ5s\" title=\"Severed Angel 'Binary Code'\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pzgy28QSZ5s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Life Til Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67657046818986,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/8179\/1562\/files\/SeveredAngel_CostOfCreation_CD_1024x1024_052b3018-ce7d-4eed-8495-04a07eae64cb.png?v=1792112676","url":"https:\/\/roxxrecords.com\/products\/severed-angel-cost-of-creation-cd-2026-brand-new-studio-album","provider":"Roxx Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}