After an exciting start telling their cosmological tales at some of the largest Iberian stages and earning the attention of the metal media giant Prog Magazine with their EP, Phase Transition will release their debut album, In Search of Being, on June 6th, 2025. Based out of Porto, Portugal, the band is comprised of violinist/vocalist Sofia Beco, guitarist Luís Dias, and drummer Fernando Maia.
The first single, “Becoming, (R)evolution,” expresses the rebelliousness and exhilaration of youth along with the refusal to bow to others’ opinions. The virtuosic guitar and violin solos elevate its intensity and evidence the uniqueness of the band.
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Writing for the album started in 2023 when guitarist Luís Dias was in Barcelona for a while. The band worked on the music remotely which took about a year and a half to lay down, then another six months to produce and record everything. The final production, mixing, and mastering was done with the help of former Anathema member Daniel Cardoso, at Öhme Studio.
Drummer Fernando Maia on new single:
“‘Becoming’—along with ‘Veil of Illusions’ – had a different writing process than what we were used to. In the end, it really worked out well. We’re really proud of both tracks, and they wouldn’t be as amazing as they are without everyone’s contribution! I love the super catchy melodies that Sofia came up with, and I think the heavy riffs, guitar tone, and those proggy sections in the middle are just next-level. This song really hits hard—it’s straight up in your face!”
Tracklisting:
1. Dichotomy
2. Becoming, (R)evolution
3.Veil of Illusions
4.Shadows of Grief
5.The Other Side
Pre-order here: https://phasetransitionofficial.com/product/1071961-in-search-of-being-cd-pre-order
Sofia Beco, Luís Dias, and Fernando Maia began playing while at university, in the middle of their studies for exams, with Dream Theater covers. While trying to pass their courses, they managed to release their first EP called “Relatively Speaking”, in 2020. Since then, they have been playing in several venues like HardClub and festivals such as Comendatio Music Fest. The band combines influences ranging from classical music to technical progressive metal, as a result of the eclectic backgrounds of the members.
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