Eclipse Records is excited to announce the signing of Kinetic from Kolding, Denmark to an exclusive worldwide deal. Emerging with a sound that bridges technical precision, atmospheric depth, and cinematic storytelling, the band was built on a shared ambition to create music that moves beyond convention—both musically and conceptually. Formed in 2022 by guitarist David Thing and bassist Christian Heitmann, the band recently wrapped up production of their debut full-length album entitled “Liminal”, which will be released via Eclipse Records on October 16th, 2026.
“We’re very honored to sign with Eclipse Records”, says keyboardist Marcus Levin, “it feels very natural since they recognized our vision and spirit immediately. They didn’t ask us to be louder, faster, or different. It’s very rare to find a label that truly values and respects patience, depth, and independence in music, and we’re proud and genuinely excited to be working with people who value music and creative storytelling as deeply as we do”.
Vocalist René Hougaard adds: “We’ve always been drawn to labels that embrace artistic identity, and Eclipse Records stood out immediately in that regard. From the beginning, they showed genuine enthusiasm for what we’re building, which made the decision easy”.
The modern progressive metal landscape thrives on ambition, yet few emerging acts possess the audacity to anchor a debut full-length album to the literal measurement of cosmic civilization. Arriving on October 16th, 2026, via Eclipse Records, “Liminal” represents a massive sonic leap forward from their well-received 2025 debut EP, “Sentience”.
Kinetic has crafted a 106 minute masterwork that balances technical precision with expansive, atmospheric depth, signaling the arrival of a major new force in the international metal community. Liminal functions as a classic conceptual album, bound together by a coherent, overarching storyline that connects the first note of the opening track to the final fading echoes of the grand finale.
Musically and lyrically, the band draws inspiration from the Kardashev Scale, a theoretical framework proposed by astrophysicist Nikolai Kardashev that measures the technological advancement of a civilization based on the amount of energy it can harness. Rather than conforming to predictable, verse-chorus modern song structures, Kinetic focuses heavily on cinematic arrangements and long-form compositions. This deliberate stylistic choice allows the music to evolve dynamically, ensuring that the sonic landscape mirrors the immense scientific and philosophical themes of the narrative.
“Liminal” was produced, engineered, mixed & mastered by Frederik Uglebjerg (Galge, MØL, Trold, Isbjörg) and the album cover art was created by Lasse H. Görlitz & Marcus H. Levin. It is scheduled for release on October 16th, 2026.
Pre-order & pre-save “Liminal” here.
Tracklist:
01. Beginnings
02. Evolution
03. New Frontiers
04. Type 0.75
05. Fermi
06. Progress to One
07. Dyson
08. Journey to the Stars
09. Digital Mind
10. 2 to Five
11. Omega
Emerging from Kolding, Denmark, Kinetic bridges the gap between technical progressive metal and cinematic storytelling. Their new album “Liminal” takes listeners on an existential journey through space and time, marking the band’s official debut on the Eclipse Records roster and solidifying their place as a must-watch modern metal act.
Line-up:
René Hougaard – Lead vocals
David Thing – Guitar, backing vocal
Christian Filskov Heitmann – Bass
Marcus H. Levin – Synth
Rune Görlitz – Drums
