NOVELISTS Put Their Guitar Mastery On Display With “Ravage” Playthrough

French progressive metalcore outfit NOVELISTS have unveiled a new guitar playthrough for “Ravage,” their latest single, with guitarists Florestan Durand and Pierre Danel taking on the track together. Released earlier this month, “Ravage” marks the band’s first new single since their 2025 album CODA, pushing their technical side even further while maintaining the melodic and emotionally charged character that has become central to their sound.

The playthrough puts the spotlight firmly on the intricate guitar work behind the song, revealing the precision and complexity required to navigate its constantly shifting arrangement. “Ravage” moves through djent-inspired passages, progressive metal textures and heavier metalcore sections before culminating in a chaotic closing stretch, giving Durand and Danel plenty of room to showcase their individual technique as well as their chemistry as a guitar duo.

Originally released on September 3 through ACKOR Music, “Ravage” was deliberately built around contrast, with NOVELISTS pushing the song toward heavier, more melodic and increasingly unpredictable territory. The track even incorporates baroque cello, an unexpected element that becomes particularly striking toward the conclusion. The accompanying official video was largely produced by the band themselves, reflecting their desire to maintain creative control over the project.

With the new guitar playthrough, NOVELISTS offer a closer look at the musicianship powering “Ravage,” allowing the technical detail of the song to take centre stage. For fans of progressive metalcore, djent and precision guitar work, Durand and Danel’s performance provides a direct showcase of one of the band's most intricate new compositions.

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