Progressive Act Phendrana Announce New Album Cathexis, Unveil Video For Title Track!

Mexico City's Phendrana is an avant-garde progressive/atmospheric metal project that invites its listeners on a journey of musical reflection into the shadows to face depression, loneliness, and our existential fears. Led by composer and multi-instrumentalist Anuar Salum, Phendrana is preparing to unveil the next studio album Cathexis on the 6th of February, 2026. The new music video for the title track and first single, provides an early prelude into the atmospheric sonic world of Phendrana.

A haunting and introspective experience awaits in 'Cathexis'. This first single release, ahead of the forthcoming album, ventures through delicate soundscapes, a plethora of instrumental textures and intriguing progressive arrangements. An intense collision of genres and styles is found throughout the track. Each influence is expertly molded to portray emotional turmoil. The contrast of light and shade, of delicate orchestral instruments against abrasive and dissonant metal sounds, brings to life Phendrana's thematic concept.