Published: July 9, 2026 · 2:22 AM EDT
The Canadian progressive sci-fi metal band share a new Costin Chioreanu video from Symphonique while Eric “E-Force” Forrest fills in for Denis “Snake” Bélanger on the 2026 European tour
Voïvod have released a new video for “Holographic Thinking (Symphonique)”, a song from the band’s Symphonique live album with the Quebec Symphony Orchestra. The video was created by Costin Chioreanu of Twilight13Media.
The release arrives as Voïvod begin their next European tour run, which features former member Eric Forrest, also known as E-Force, as stand-in vocalist for Denis “Snake” Bélanger, who is attending to a family matter.
Rockum previously covered this live album chapter in Voïvod Release 'Symphonique' Live Album With Quebec Symphony Orchestra as European Tour Begins and Voïvod Announce 'Symphonique' Live Release and Share 'Forgotten In Space (Symphonique)' Ahead of 2026 European Tour.
Rockum’s archive also includes Voivod's Daniel 'Chewy' Mongrain on Lost Machine – Live – Interview with Gino Alache, as well as radio reports featuring Voïvod in Tarja, Lex Legion, Accept, Europe, Xandria and Voivod Featured on Gino Alache's Rockum Radio Show and DevilDriver, Venom, Soulfly, Voivod and Armored Saint Featured on Gino Alache's Rockum Radio Show. The earlier Rockum report VOIVOD Delivers Epic Orchestral Performance With Quebec Symphony documented the orchestral performance that later became part of the Symphonique release cycle.
“Holographic Thinking (Symphonique)” appears on Symphonique, the band’s live release recorded with the Quebec Symphony Orchestra. The new video was created by Costin Chioreanu and Twilight13Media.
Drummer and founding member Michel “Away” Langevin described the video as another collaboration with Chioreanu and connected it to the band’s live performance with the orchestra.
“And now, another mesmerizing hand-drawn video by our friend Costin Chioreanu, for the song ‘Holographic Thinking,’ live with the Quebec Symphony Orchestra,” Langevin said. “As usual, Costin captured the dystopian vibe of our music perfectly, adding his galactic touch!”
For the 2026 European tour run, Eric Forrest, also known as E-Force, is filling in for Denis “Snake” Bélanger. The announcement states that Snake needs to attend to a family matter during the summer.
E-Force was previously the lead singer and bass player in Voïvod from 1994 to 2000. He commented on returning to help the band during the tour.
“Greetings to all! I am honoured and blessed to be asked to fill in for Snake this summer, to keep the Voïvod fans, band, legacy in motion!” Forrest said. “I’m very thrilled to be part of this tour. I never ever imagined this, but I’m happy and motivated to step in and take care of business... Can't wait to see you all! Merci, santé!”
Michel “Away” Langevin also addressed the lineup situation for the tour.
“This video single comes right on time for our European summer tour. For this run, E-Force will come to the rescue and fill in for Snake, who needs to attend to a family matter at home. We can’t wait to see everybody on the road this summer! We Are Connected…”
LIVE DATES — VOÏVOD EUROPE 2026 WITH E-FORCE
July 10, 2026 — Milan, Italy — Frantic Fest Warm-Up
July 12, 2026 — Cagliari, Italy — Disaster Metal Fest
July 14, 2026 — Budapest, Hungary — Analog Music Hall
July 15, 2026 — Vienna, Austria — Arena
July 16, 2026 — Vizovice, Czech Republic — Masters Of Rock Fest
July 18, 2026 — Leoben, Austria — Area 53 Fest
July 20, 2026 — Salzburg, Austria — Rockhouse
July 21, 2026 — Munich, Germany — Feierwerk
July 22, 2026 — Weinheim, Germany — Cafe Central
July 23, 2026 — Essen, Germany — Turock
July 25, 2026 — Brande-Hörnerkirchen, Germany — Headbangers Open Air Fest
July 27, 2026 — Gdask, Poland — Drizzly Grizzly
July 28, 2026 — Warsaw, Poland — Hydrozagadka
July 29, 2026 — Bratislava, Slovakia — Randal Club
July 30, 2026 — Belgrade, Serbia — Zappa Barka
July 31, 2026 — Brasov, Romania — Rockstadt Extreme Fest
August 2, 2026 — Sofia, Bulgaria — Mixtape 5
August 3, 2026 — Thessaloniki, Greece — Eightball Club
August 4, 2026 — Athens, Greece — Gazarte Ground Stage
August 7, 2026 — Ancora, Portugal — Sonic Blast Fest
August 9, 2026 — Kortrijk, Belgium — Alcatraz Fest
August 10, 2026 — Trier, Germany — Mergener Hof
August 11, 2026 — Aarau, Switzerland — Kiff
August 14, 2026 — Francavilla Al Mare, Italy — Frantic Fest
August 16, 2026 — Carhaix, France — Motocultor Fest
Symphonique is a live release by Voïvod with the Quebec Symphony Orchestra. The album was recorded live on June 4, 2025 at the Grand Théâtre in Québec City, Canada.
The release features 12 songs across 73 minutes, presenting a curated set from the band’s catalog in an orchestral setting.
The artwork for Symphonique was created by Michel “Away” Langevin.
TRACKLIST — SYMPHONIQUE
1. Experiment (Symphonique) — 07:43
2. Holographic Thinking (Symphonique) — 06:23
3. The Unknown Knows (Symphonique) — 05:10
4. The End Of Dormancy (Symphonique) — 08:33
5. Into My Hypercube (Symphonique) — 05:17
6. Forgotten In Space (Symphonique) — 06:27
7. Cosmic Drama (Symphonique) — 05:06
8. Pre-Ignition (Symphonique) — 05:24
9. Nuclear War (Symphonique) — 05:04
10. Fall (Symphonique) — 07:17
11. Tribal Convictions (Symphonique) — 05:07
12. Astronomy Domine (Symphonique) — 05:53 — Pink Floyd cover version
FORMATS
Symphonique is available in the following formats:
CD Jewelcase in O-Card
Gatefold 2LP — Black 180g double vinyl
Gatefold 2LP — Yellow 180g double vinyl, limited to 300 copies through Sony Music Canada Shop and EMP
Gatefold 2LP — Orange 180g double vinyl, limited to 300 copies through Voïvod
Digital Album
Symphonique follows Voïvod’s Juno Award-winning studio album Synchro Anarchy, released in 2022. The source material states that Synchro Anarchy reached No. 7 in Germany, No. 64 in Switzerland, No. 67 in Austria and No. 88 in the Netherlands on official album sales charts upon release.
The release also follows the band’s 40th anniversary project Morgöth Tales, issued in 2023.
The announcement states that Voïvod are also working on their next studio album.
LINEUP
Denis “Snake” Bélanger — vocals
Dominic “Rocky” Laroche — bass
Daniel “Chewy” Mongrain — guitar
Michel “Away” Langevin — drums
TOUR FRONTMAN
Eric “E-Force” Forrest — stand-in vocals for the 2026 European tour
Through “Holographic Thinking (Symphonique),” Voïvod continue documenting the orchestral chapter created with the Quebec Symphony Orchestra. The video by Costin Chioreanu extends the visual life of Symphonique, while the 2026 European tour also marks a temporary return of Eric “E-Force” Forrest as stand-in frontman for Denis “Snake” Bélanger.
Written by Gino Alache – Music Journalist
Watch the official video for “Holographic Thinking (Symphonique)” below.
