Embodying the melodic death metal identity of the forthcoming EP In The Shadow Of The Storm, DREAMS OF GRAY explores life after loss in the new single, “Shadow of the Storm.” In The Shadow Of The Storm will be released independently on December 4, 2026.
Commenting on the new release and overarching metaphor of the storm, project founder Luis Rivera shares:
“The storm represents the events themselves—the experiences that can overwhelm us and leave us struggling to find our way forward. The shadow is what remains after the storm has passed: the memories, pain, and absence that continue to follow us.
But the song is ultimately not about remaining trapped in that shadow. It is about learning to live with it. Recovery does not mean forgetting what happened or returning to the person we were before. It means finding a way to carry what we’ve lost while continuing forward. The storm may leave its mark, but surviving it can also reveal a resilience we didn’t know we possessed.”
Musically, the track draws together elements from across thrash, death, black, and doom metal. With an explosive introduction and thrashy foundation, the arrangement segues between frantic intensity and calmer passages that provide moments to breathe. Alongside the heavy aggression, layered vocals and two melodic guitar solos give the song a broader, more emotional character.
L – R: Luis Rivera, Jess Lai Mieritz
Written by Luis Rivera (guitar and vocals) and Jess Lai Mieritz (lead guitar), bass on In The Shadow Of The Storm was performed by Maria Kosma, with drums and percussion performed by Juan Cardenas.
Produced by DREAMS OF GRAY, In The Shadow Of The Storm was recorded at Bricktop Recording Chicago, IL. The album was mixed and mastered by Pete Grossman. Cover artwork for In The Shadow Of The Storm is by Athina Efthimiopoulou (@athena.ef).
About DREAMS OF GRAY:
DREAMS OF GRAY was devised by Chicago, IL, based musician and composer Luis Rivera (ABOLISHER) in 2022. In the following year, the project released their critically acclaimed debut EP The World After. DREAMS OF GRAY seeks to draw from the wealth and breadth of metal subgenres to create something distinctive and memorable. The project enables exploration of often dark themes notably, of loss, grief, personal struggles and the shadowy aspects of wider society.
The release of A Beginning in late 2025 saw DREAMS OF GRAY hone their sound further through a developed compositional style that doesn’t restrict or confine their creativity. Inspiration is found in the likes of PARADISE LOST, AMORPHIS, IN FLAMES and DARK TRANQUILITY. DREAMS OF GRAY’s music intentionally ebbs and flows dynamically, containing fierce riffs and high energy, as well as a deep focus on melodies and vocal delivery to produce something truly engaging and immersive.
Now preparing to unveil the EP In The Shadow Of The Storm on November 13, 2026, Luis Rivera is joined by guitarist Jess Lai Mieritz on compositional duties, bringing a further collaborative element to the project’s sonic style. Revolving around developing imagery of storms and shadows, Rivera explains, “together, the songs explore different kinds of storms—those we experience within ourselves, those that life brings upon us, and those created by the world around us—and the shadows they leave behind.”
Connect with DREAMS OF GRAY:
Bandcamp: https://dreamsofgray.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Dreams-of-Gray-100090219272895/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreamsofgray/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dreamsofgray
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/10SZBmhCP8bJHMX5lyCshB
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/dreams-of-gray/1662301376
In The Shadow Of The Storm Track Listing:
1. Edges of Thought 4:14
2. Shadow of the Storm 5:08
3. Venas Abiertas 4:31