Danish progressive metal visionaries KINETIC return with a dark, cinematic music video for “Dyson,” the striking second single from their upcoming conceptual album, Liminal, slated for release via Eclipse Records on October 16, 2026. Directed by Marcus H. Levin, the music video serves as an immersive psychological journey, plunging viewers into a labyrinth of human isolation, self-induced paranoia, and fractured memories. Blending the atmospheric depth of bands like Tool, Deftones, and Pink Floyd, KINETIC establishes a gripping narrative where the boundaries between objective reality and internal perception completely dissolve. “Dyson” is the second of three music videos from the band’s debut full-length album Liminal, which will be released on October 16, 2026 via rock and metal record label Eclipse Records.
“We chose Dyson as a music video because it is one of the album’s most immediately accessible songs” explains keyboardist Marcus. “At times, the audience is immersed in the central character’s distorted perception of reality; at others they observe him from an external perspective. Throughout the video, the protagonist is persistently haunted by an unseen presence – a manifestation of his own paranoia, inner struggles and unresolved emotions rather than a physical threat. The result is a visual journey that blurs the line between reality and perception, reflecting the psychological themes at the heart of the song, which is that many of humanity’s greatest struggles and conflicts originate from within ourselves. The message is a reflection on whether we can overcome those internal conflicts, step outside our own perspectives, and learn to see ourselves and each other more objectively.”
Liminal track listing
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
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 16, 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 16, 2026.
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About KINETIC:
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. Kinetic is René Hougaard (lead vocals), David Thing (guitar, backing vocal), Christian Filskov Heitmann (bass), Marcus H. Levin (synth), and Rune Görlitz (drums).
