Bloodstock “New Blood” alumni HeKz are delighted to be raising the bar for progressive metal with the announcement of Qisma – their fifth studio album, set to redefine what’s possible in the genre.

Qisma – an evocative Arabic word meaning fate, destiny or divine will – captures HeKz at their most fearless and inventive. Visionary bandleader and multi-instrumentalist Matt Young has created what he calls his “boldest artistic statement to date”, an album designed to captivate prog devotees and welcome newcomers alike into HeKz’s richly textured sonic landscape.

Qisma stands as a powerful testament to the enduring strength of independent artistry. HeKz have consistently resisted the gravitational pull of the mainstream industry, forging their own path with integrity and vision.

Qisma releases on April 3rd, 2026 and will be available on CD, Vinyl and via streaming services. It was my pleasure to have Matt Young on the Interview to speak on Qisma and much more on the release. Check out the complete coverage on the below YouTube video.

Track List
Disc 1
The Gates of Kybagrad (2:01)
Qisma (3:55)
The Future is Here (6:22)
Defiance (4:31)
Captured (4:09)
Venom (6:43)
The Great Out There (23:53)

Disc 2
The Road Home (5:54)
Break The Spell (6:01)
Overlord (21:01)
Virtual Utopia (6:24)
A Leap Of Faith (6:19)