Catalyst Crime rise again with cinematic masterpiece ‘Cursebreaker’

The cinematic symphonic metal collective CATALYST CRIME return with a powerful new single and video, “Cursebreaker” — out now on all digital platforms via Massacre Records.

Frontwoman Zoe Marie Federoff shares the deeply personal inspiration behind the song:

“This song was inspired by the story of my husband’s mother. She was part of a resistance network behind the Iron Curtain in then-Czechoslovakia, and she secretly translated banned literature into Czech before helping facilitate its distribution. I never got to meet my mother-in-law, as she sadly died over a decade ago, but everything I’ve ever heard paints her as a hero with a golden heart who helped change the world around her for the better — the ultimate ‘Cursebreaker’.”

Watch “Cursebreaker” now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/N6yLj-YNjJ4

CATALYST CRIME, known for its grand fusion of symphonic splendor and metallic force, first emerged in 2017 as the creative vision of vocalist and composer Zoe Marie Federoff, drummer Gerit Lamm (Angus McSixx, ex-Xandria), and guitarist Kaelen Sarakinis. Joined by orchestral composer and keyboardist Jonah Weingarten (Pyramaze, Aries Descendant), bassist Matt Federoff, and guitarist Chena, the band quickly found their footing under the production of Alexander Krull (Leaves’ Eyes, Atrocity) at Mastersound Studios in Stuttgart, Germany.

Their self-titled debut album, released in 2021, earned widespread acclaim for its blend of cinematic arrangements and melodic metal power. Following extensive touring across Europe and the UK alongside Leaves’ Eyes in spring 2024, CATALYST CRIME entered the studio once again to craft their long-awaited second full-length, slated for release in spring 2026.

Now, the band open this new chapter with “Cursebreaker” — a soaring, emotionally charged power ballad that showcases the band’s evolution while preserving the dramatic core that defines their sound. Sweeping orchestration, dynamic vocal performances, and intricate guitar layers converge into an anthem of resilience and legacy.

The upcoming album promises to elevate CATALYST CRIME’s symphonic metal identity even further — combining genre-bending compositions, vibrant orchestral scoring, and the renewed creative spark brought by the guitar duo Chena and Kaelen Sarakinis, alongside an all-star guest lineup soon to be revealed.