CEPHEIDAE VARIABLE's "The Waiting Storm" Strikes A Thunderous Preview To Album "Primordial Reverie" Out Nov 2025!

Solo progressive metal project Cepheidae Variable releases its electrifying new single and playthrough video “The Waiting Storm”, offering fans a thunderous preview of the upcoming debut album "Primordial Reverie", arriving November 7th, 2025.

Created by guitarist and composer Ryan Koepke, Cepheidae Variable began as a personal exploration of musical growth. Initially casual, the project took on a deeper meaning following Koepke’s father’s cancer diagnosis and the news that he himself would soon become a father. These life-altering events infused the music with emotional depth and urgency, transforming the album into a cathartic journey through sound.

​“The Waiting Storm was the easiest song to name. It’s the action scene of the album: dark clouds, lightning, and movement. It’s also my favorite to play. It’s accessible, energetic, and gets me moving every time,” shares Koepke.

As the third track on "Primordial Reverie," “The Waiting Storm” delivers relentless momentum. With a catchy main riff and explosive chorus sections, the song is designed to energize. Aside from a brief reprieve in the center, it never lets up, making it one of Koepke’s favorite tracks to perform. It serves as a powerful prelude to the album’s first epic, “Zephyr of Ouroboros”, and showcases Cepheidae Variable’s signature blend of spacey, melodic, and melancholic tones.