MATT MILLER Unveil Playthrough for “Summoned” from Seventh Studio Album “Fiber Tormentum” Out Now!
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Technical death metal guitarist and composer Matt Miller has released a full-band playthrough video for “Summoned,” one of the standout tracks from his new album "Fiber Tormentum," which dropped this past September from Exitus Stratagem Records.
The playthrough showcases the technical precision and dynamic chemistry of Miller’s newly assembled lineup: Jordan (drums), Justice (bass), and Biko (vocals). Together, the group delivers a performance that is as crushing and relentless as it is melodic and epic, a perfect reflection of the band’s evolving sound.
“‘Summoned’ is about the travel and detailed plans of the invaders, using astonishing acts. The music is something like a computer algorithm or an alien language. We wanted the playthrough to capture both the technicality and the storytelling behind the song; it’s overwhelming, but in the best way possible,” explains Miller.
Watch the playthrough below!
Released in September 2025, "Fiber Tormentum" marks Miller’s first full-band album after years of performing as a solo artist. Originally conceived as an instrumental record, the album evolved into a full-scale concept piece with vocals and contributions from the entire lineup.
Lyrically, "Fiber Tormentum" tells a loose sci-fi narrative of alien invaders manipulating human DNA to enslave humanity. Musically, it blends technical death metal, power metal, progressive death, and symphonic elements into a relentless yet melodic assault.
“We set out to make the best possible record that we could and push ourselves to our best performances. We never settled and always reached higher. We explored all options and left no stone unturned. Fiber Tormentum was the most ambitious project I had ever worked on, and I wanted to make an album that not only belongs alongside the bands and songs that I hold in such high regard but also adds something new to the genre and brings something unique. A technical death metal album with clean vocals and intricate over-the-top guitars locked in step, and in those moments, they don’t back off but accelerate. If anything, it adds a hint of theatricality and makes the songs memorable, or I dare say catchy, with guitar and vocals entwined. One of the key elements of the album is its human feel. Yes, we used some modern production techniques, but this album still retains its human element while remaining focused and airtight. At the very least, this was the next step in my ever-changing musical evolution and expanding horizons, which only means that the next release will be more ambitious while providing a glimpse into our lives, because isn’t that what art is and does?” says Miller.
Miller began his solo project in 2020 during the pandemic, writing songs that pushed his technical and creative limits. After touring as a solo artist with Rings of Saturn on the Cyber Shred Tour 2022, he assembled a full lineup to bring his vision to life. The band has since toured Europe supporting Possessed and continues to build momentum with their intense live shows.
Described in five words: relentless, Soaring, Crushing, Intense, Epic, Miller’s music draws influence from Necrophagist, Wintersun, Symphony X, Nevermore, and The Faceless, while forging a unique identity that merges technical mastery with hook-driven songwriting.
The album artwork, created by the late Joshua Nassaru Ward (Voraath), reflects the album’s core theme: a tormented face mid-transformation, symbolizing the manipulation of human DNA. The title "Fiber Tormentum" is inspired by Roman history, the sound of a ballista’s ropes tightening before release, a metaphor for the tension and release found throughout the album.
Recommended for fans of Necrophagist, Symphony X, Wintersun, The Faceless, and Death, "Fiber Momentum" (released Sept 12th) is available on all major platforms through Exitus Stratagem Records.
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