Semper Acerbus unleashes ‘Omina Sequi’ featuring Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage

SEMPER ACERBUS has officially raised the stakes in the modern metalcore landscape with their latest single, “Omina Sequi.” The track is a high-octane collaboration featuring Jesse Leach, the Grammy-nominated vocalist of Killswitch Engage. This release serves as a definitive statement from the Del Rio, Texas, five-piece, blending their signature “megaton powerhouse” sound with the soaring, emotive delivery that Leach has championed for decades. Produced, mixed, and mastered by Chris Mora (Upon a Burning Body, Kingdom Collapse) at Warhorse Recordings, the single captures a sonic “explosion of heaviness”. Musically, “Omina Sequi” thrives on a scalding guitar duo and a rhythm section that mirrors an emotional schematic gone nuclear. The track’s title, which translates to “Following Omens,” serves as the perfect vessel for the band’s thematic exploration of the psychological spectrum.

Vocalist Nelson Acerbus describes the track as a visionary anthem regarding the pursuit of one’s purpose. The lyrics urge listeners to “breach the surface” and “entrust these omens,” casting aside the hesitation that often plagues the human spirit. It is a song about going “full out” on your dreams and recognizing the signals the universe provides. This message of resilience is a hallmark of the band’s songwriting, which frequently navigates the deep fog of despair to find the light of hope.

Semper Acerbus lineup
Nelson Acerbus (vocals), Jaime Vargas (guitar), Chad Ellason (guitar), Sammy Farhat (bass), Tyler Thomas (drums)