[Photo Credit: Rafael Burgos – Dark Room Photogaphy]
MOTHS blends progressive and post-metal in the new single, “Path Of Existence.” Across the track the band crafts an intense sonic landscape through atmospheric riffs, ethereal melodic vocals, crushing breakdowns. Alongside the release of “Path Of Existence,” MOTHS has announced the Unending Path Tour 2027. This co-headline tour with INSOMNIAC will see the six-piece bring their charismatic heavy sound to live stages around the South East of the US and Puerto Rico.
On “Path Of Existence” MOTHS comments:
“Surrounded by cryptic messages and fragmented imagery, the song questions which path to follow while challenging the comfort of remaining oblivious to the realities of existence. Ultimately, “Path of Existence” moves beyond the individual, suggesting that we are not separate from the forces of change around us, but part of the same energy flowing through the universe. It is a reflection on mortality, evolution, and the cyclical nature of existence, where destruction and transformation become the foundation for something new.”
Unending Path Tour 2027 Dates:
1/29 – Flicker Bar – Athens, GA, USA
1/30 – The Wormhole – Savannah, GA, USA
1/31 – The Walrus – Jacksonville, FL, USA
2/2 – Arcade 51 – Daytona Beach, FL, USA
2/3 – Will’s Pub – Orlando, FL, USA
2/6 – La Caverna – Santurce, PR, USA
Purchase tickets HERE!
“Path Of Existence” was produced by MOTHS & Emmanuel de León. The track was mixed and mastered by Emmanuel de León. The cover artwork is by Giannis Nakos – Remedy Art Design.
About MOTHS:
MOTHS is a Doom/Progressive Metal band from San Juan, Puerto Rico, fusing progressive, stoner, doom, jazz, and elements of death and black metal into a sound that’s both cerebral and crushing. Formed in 2018, the band followed their debut with the critically acclaimed Space Force (2022), setting the stage for their most ambitious work to date.
Their latest album, Septem (August 1, 2025), was recorded in Buenos Aires and mastered by Jens Bogren, drawing inspiration from the Seven Deadly Sins to explore excess, power, and human collapse through a darker, heavier sonic lens. The record was named Progressive Metal Album of the Year by Metal Has No Borders and received widespread critical acclaim from outlets including Metal Hammer (GER), Metal Injection, MetalSucks, Echoes and Dust, and more. Decibel Magazine premiered the full album, while singles like “Gluttony” were highlighted among top releases of the week.
MOTHS has shared stages with the likes of Avenged Sevenfold, The Ocean Collective, Circus Maximus, and The Well, and has performed at festivals across the Americas, including Heresy Fest in Argentina. MOTHS has also built strong fanbases throughout the Northeast U.S. and Latin America, including an East Coast U.S. run concluding at Somergloom Festival and their first international tour in Mexico in November 2025.
The band now enters its next era with the release of “Path of Existence,” their newest standalone single and the debut recording to feature drummer Emmanuel de León. The track also marks the official addition of Christian Santiago on synths, further expanding MOTHS’ sonic palette. “Path of Existence” explores existence, transformation, and the search for meaning within a constantly changing world, using imagery of decay, extinction, and shifting forms to frame destruction not as an ending, but as part of evolution and renewal. Ultimately, the song turns inward, inviting the listener to confront the darker aspects of the self while reflecting on mortality, transformation, and our connection to the forces constantly reshaping the universe around us.
MOTHS Is:
Christian Santiago – Synths
Emmanuel de León – Drums
Jonathan Miranda – Lead Guitar
Mariel Viruet – Vocals
Omar González – Rhythm Guitar
Weslie Negrón – Bass
Connect With MOTHS:
Official Website: https://mothspr.com
Bandcamp: https://mothspr.bandcamp.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MOTHSPR
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moths_pr
Twitter/X: https://x.com/MOTHS_PR
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJnO5Yhow2zDxFUiZzazpkQ
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Q2WcvevbdrAq7w2ulvfWm?si=QIkUjACuQ1yyu0rEpUK9vg
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/moths/1438695372
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mothspr
