Louisiana experimental metal duo RADIANT KNIFE are streaming their forthcoming full-length Sankalpa in full through No Clean Singing, ahead of the album’s official release on Friday, November 13, 2026.
The partnership gives listeners an early look at the band’s latest heavy, psychedelic and melody-driven chapter. It follows the band’s 2023 release Pressure and the earlier preview of “Disciple Of The Astral Plane.”
The Sound of Sankalpa
Stephen Sheppert handles guitars, synthesizers and vocals, with Greg Travasos on drums. The pair combine unusual rhythms, atmospheric synthesizers, densely layered guitars and floating vocal textures. While still rooted in experimental metal, the material leans further into melody, groove and expansive arrangements.
The title Sankalpa refers to a purposeful intention or vow—a fitting name for a record with a more refined and focused musical direction. Influences stretch across doom, progressive rock, post-metal and sci-fi-minded experimentation.
The ten-track album was recorded, mixed and mastered by Sheppert at Starless Sound, with cover art by Terry Grow.
Stream and Preorder
Hear the full album premiere at No Clean Singing | Preorder on Bandcamp
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Press contact: Liz Ciavarella-Brenner, Earsplit PR.