STELLAR CIRCUITS: Evolution, Controlled Chaos & The Rise Toward Their Heaviest Record Yet

HEAVY Mag’s Ali Williams sits down with Jesse and Ben from Stellar
Circuits for a wide-open deep dive into the band’s next chapter—one
built on evolution, experimentation, and a whole lot of beautifully
unhinged studio energy. What unfolds is a refreshingly candid chat
that shows a band not just levelling up, but completely reshaping
their creative DNA. 
Band members Jesse (bass) and Ben (vocals) dive into how they’ve
pushed themselves into sharper, heavier, more emotionally charged
territory—balancing precision with instinct, layering expansive
melody over crushing groove, and building songs that feel bigger
and bolder than ever. Opening up about refining their workflow, the
unexpected twists behind the writing sessions, and the tight
chemistry that keeps everything firing even when the studio turns
into beautiful bedlam. 
Phantom Phoenix is the brand-new album that dropped on November 14,
a release they describe as their most fully realised statement yet.
With fresh material ready to tear the roof off, they tease
early-2026 touring plans and promise a live show that brings all
that density, detail and wild energy onto the stage.
It’s a behind-the-scenes look at a band levelling up—sonically,
creatively, and collectively—right as they unleash their biggest
release to date. 
The guys unpack how their sound has shifted into fiercer, bolder
territory: thicker riffs, cleaner melodic contrast, and songwriting
that feels more intentional without losing the raw edge fans
connect with. They describe the ongoing challenge of balancing
brute force with emotional vulnerability, and how leaning into that
tension has become a defining feature of their new
material. 
From the studio, we get stories of organised chaos, last-minute
re-writes, and the kind of hyper-focused intensity that only comes
from a band locked in and hungry. They joke about the hair-whipping
mania of their live sets, the internal battles over tiny sonic
details, and the weird rituals that somehow keep everything on
track during the most demanding recording sessions. 
Phantom Phoenix is described as their “most complete, most
deliberate, and most aggressively honest” body of work to date.
They touch on its themes, its tonal shifts, and the creative risks
that set it apart from anything they’ve done before. It’s a release
that marks a clear milestone: the moment Stellar Circuits fully
step into who they are as a modern heavy act. 
Rounding things out, the band tease early-2026 touring plans,
promising a live show designed to translate the album’s depth and
weight directly into the crowd. Expect bigger dynamics, wilder
performances, and the kind of immersive atmosphere that turns a gig
into an experience. In short: this is Stellar Circuits at their
most ambitious, most dialled-in, and most unapologetic. If the
interview is any indication, the next era of the band is set to hit
with force.


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