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PERCIPIENT Unleash Lyric Video for New Single “Portals” via No Clean Singing – Upcoming Album Apparitions Out April 25th

Denver, CO – April 20, 2025 — Metal Devastation PR and No Clean Singing are proud to present the exclusive premiere of “Portals,” the haunting new lyric video and single from Denver-based doom/death metal band Percipient . The track is taken from their forthcoming full-length album Apparitions , set for release on April 25th via Cadaver Audio Recordings .

Formed in 2020 under a different name, Percipient weathered early lineup changes and a brief hiatus before re-emerging in 2022 with a revitalized vision and their current moniker — a name that reflects their fascination with paranormal themes and their obscured, atmospheric sonic approach.

The band explains:

“Originally formed in 2020 under a different name, the band endured a series of lineup changes and a brief hiatus before re-emerging with a refined vision. In 2022, they adopted the name Percipient — a reflection of their paranormal lyrical themes and obscure, atmospheric sound.”

With a now solidified lineup and a clearer creative voice, Percipient ’s music has evolved into something deeply expressive, emotionally crushing, and eerily transcendent. Their debut album, Apparitions , is a multifaceted journey through grief, control, the supernatural, and existential torment.

Prior to “Portals,” the band released the chilling first single “Marionette,” which delivered a disorienting descent into madness. The track’s gritty vocal delivery, wailing guitar work, and unnerving dissonance conveyed a harrowing narrative of possession and despair — a man turned into a puppet by an evil force, fighting for control amid a symphony of spectral chaos.

Now, “Portals” takes listeners further into Apparitions ’ haunted world. The track expresses profound sorrow and longing, as the protagonist mourns the loss of a loved one and yearns to be reunited through a portal into death itself. It’s a mesmerizing blend of brooding doom and atmospheric death metal, drawing comparisons to genre visionaries like Officium Triste . The performance is soul-crushing yet melodic, immersive yet brutal — another striking chapter in the band’s unfolding story.

Percipient is:

James Cummings – Vocals

Rich Delk – Guitar / Leads

Aaron Martinez – Guitar

Creg Matthews – Bass

Ivan Alcala – Drums

Apparitions was produced, mixed, and mastered by Ivan Alcala at Cadaver Audio . The album will be released on April 25th in the following formats:

Limited Edition White Vinyl LP

CD Digipak

Digital on all major streaming platforms

Check out the feature at NCS here: https://www.nocleansinging.com/2025/04/18/an-ncs-video-premiere-percipient-portals/

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