France’s must-see Progressive and Cinematic Metal band returns with their striking third EP, exploring humanity’s collapse across cosmic, social, environmental, and mortal planes.

Led by the shape-shifting vocals by frontwoman Sofia Bortoluzzi, drifting from ethereal calm to visceral rupture, Rouen, France-based Progressive/Cinematic Metal band No Terror In The Bang returns with a new EP titled Existence, exploring humanity’s collapse across cosmic, social, environmental, and mortal planes. Recorded, mixed and mastered by Sébastien Langle, with photography by Aurélien Cardot and artwork by Louise Dumont, the follow-up to their 2024 album Heal hits hard and lingers longer, cinematic Progressive Metal where fragility and fury collide head-on, all masterfully crafted by the aforementioned Sofia Bortoluzzi alongside guitarists Étienne Cochin and Clément Bernard, bassist Brice Bouchard, and drummer and keyboardist Alexis Damien.

Sofia takes the lead with her she-wolf roars and delicate clean vocals in Moon, while Étienne and Clément follow her chameleon performance with their intricate riffs, kicking off the EP on a high note. Then we face Heroine, presenting the Djent-infused sounds by Jinjer while also adding their own share of heaviness to the music, with Brice’s metallic bass punching us hard in the head; followed by Goat, again presenting a wild hybrid of Progressive and Groove Metal with Djent where Sofia sounds utterly infuriated and rabid, supported by the demolishing drums by Alexis. Human Race Kills offers us all a more direct sonority, a good depiction of their core Cinematic Metal, with the intricacy flowing from their guitars, bass and drums sounding absolutely exciting; and lastly, let’s have a blast with Chasm, bringing forward more of the groovy and thunderous kitchen by Brice and Alexis while Sofia continues to shine with her undisputed vocal range.

Each track in Existence exposes a distinct layer of collapse, interrogating destiny, purpose, and the deeply rooted self-destructive impulses that define the human condition. With its dark atmospheres and strong narrative depth, the EP expands No Terror in The Bang’s musical language, reinforcing a sound that is both captivating and relentlessly powerful. Hence, if you’re a fan of the music by renowned acts the likes of Jinjer, Deftones, Gojira, and Devin Townsend, among others, you should check what the band is up to on Facebook and on Instagram, subscribe to their YouTube channel, stream their music on Spotify, and of course purchase Existence from BandCamp or from Klonosphere Records. Existence is not just bold and multi-layered, but also unsettling and thought provoking, leaving us eager for more of the music by those talented French metallers in the near future.

Best moments of the album: Moon and Human Race Kills.

Worst moments of the album: None.

Released in 2026 Klonosphere Records

Track listing
1. Moon 4:29
2. Heroine 3:34
3. Goat 3:16
4. Human Race Kills 4:07
5. Chasm 4:31

Band members
Sofia Bortoluzzi – vocals
Étienne Cochin – guitar
Clément Bernard – guitar
Brice Bouchard – bass
Alexis Damien – drums, synths