NEWS: Abstracted Launch New Era with “Languish”, featuring Chaney Crabb

Brazil’s extreme progressive metal band Abstracted break their silence with “Languish”, a tightly-wound new single that kicks off the build-up to “Hiraeth”, the group’s second album, arriving early 2026 via M-Theory Audio. The track – now streaming and available with a full video – features guest vocals from Entheos frontwoman Chaney Crabb and marks the first release from the group’s revamped line-up. It also closes three-year gap since their last record, “Atma Conflux”, and signals a shift in direction for the São Paulo-based six-piece.

Reconstruction and Forward Motion

Since “Atma Conflux”, Abstracted has undergone major internal changes. Founding members Rosano Pedro Matiusi [vocals], Riverton Alves [bass], and Carol Lynn [keys] were joined by guitarists Leonardo Brito and José Consani, along with drummer Fernando Pollon – a change that reshaped both the sound and chemistry of the band.

The writing of “Hiraeth” took place during a period of uncertainty, but rather than compromise, the group leaned into it. The result is a record built on friction and fluidity, shifting between dense rhythmic passages and slow-burning melodic space.

Atmosphere over Excess

While Abstracted’s roots in technical metal remain present, “Hiraeth” places greater focus on atmosphere and arrangement.

The band states:

“We are very excited to present new music with our single «Languish». This song is a chaotic trip that catches up with everything Abstracted has been doing so far, with a modern twist. Sharp riffs, and plenty of odd time signatures for all the prog lovers out there, and last, but not least, the guest vocals of one of the most powerful voices in modern metal – Chaney Crabb from Entheos. Our new phase is about to begin, and we will drop tons of crazy stuff for you in the upcoming months”.

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