Known for its grand fusion of symphonic splendor and metallic force, first emerged in 2017 as the creative vision of vocalist and composer Zoe Marie Federoff, drummer Gerit Lamm (Angus McSixx, ex-Xandria), and guitarist Kaelen Sarakinis. Joined by orchestral composer and keyboardist Jonah Weingarten (Pyramaze, Aries Descendant), bassist Matt Federoff, and guitarist Chena, the band quickly found their footing under the production of Alexander Krull (Leaves’ Eyes, Atrocity) at Mastersound Studios in Stuttgart, Germany.
Their self-titled debut album, released in 2021, earned widespread acclaim for its blend of cinematic arrangements and melodic metal power. Following extensive touring across Europe and the UK alongside Leaves’ Eyes in 2024, CATALYST CRIME entered the studio once again to craft their long-awaited second full-length, ACQUIRED IMMUNITY. They completed a second European tour in 2026, and filmed and released 3 videos to accompany the album’s singles- CURSEBREAKER, ACQUIRED IMMUNITY, and POLARIS.
ACQUIRED IMMUNITY promises to elevate CATALYST CRIME’s symphonic metal identity even further — combining genre-bending compositions, vibrant orchestral scoring by Weingarten, and the renewed creative spark brought by the guitar duo Chena and Kaelen Sarakinis, alongside an all-star guest lineup including Chris Harms (Lord of the Lost), Lindsay Schoolcraft (Antiqva, ex-Cradle of Filth), James Dorton (Ne Obliviscaris), and more.
1. Acquired Immunity
2. Polaris (Feat. Chris Harms)
3. Cursebreaker
4. Petrichor and Creosote (Feat. James Dorton)
5. Am I Actually Alive
6. Sing The Dying To Sleep
7. Who Could Have Done This (Feat. Asim Searah)
8. A Grief Named Rage
9. Sick As Our Secrets (Feat. Lindsay Schoolcraft)
10. Loveletter To Hope
11. Nothing Has No Name (Feat. Alexander Krull)
This item is available for pre-order. It will be available on 12/11/2026.
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