Starlit Pyre

Starlit Pyre is a Melodic Death Metal quintet from Bordeaux, France. The group was formed in early 2024 by former guitarist and co-founder of the band Temnein, along with members of the bands Theorem, Bloody Rabbeat, Silicium, Praetorian and Faded Echoes.

Drawing from the classics of its genre – At The Gates, Dark Tranquillity, Soilwork, In Flames –, they also get their influences from more modern formations like Orbit Culture, Sylosis, and Darkest Hour.

Their debut EP, Veins of Sulfur, is set for release on July 11th, 2025. The record was mixed and mastered at Conkrete Studio (The Great Old Ones, Eryn Non Dae...), with drums recorded at Bud Studio (Gorod, Ad Patres...).

All visuals were crafted by Ani Artworks, picturing the mythological and apocalyptical universe that can be found in the lyrics.
The first single, "Empire’s Downfall", drops on May 16th, along with a video. Starlit Pyre will be on stage for its first gig a few weeks later.