Canadian technical death metal juggernauts ARCHSPIRE continue to dominate extreme metal discourse with "Limb of Leviticus," the second single from their upcoming independently released album "Too Fast To Die," due April 10. The track showcases borderline inhuman drumming from Spencer Moore -- who joined the band in mid-2025 following the departure of original drummer Spencer Prewett -- and the band's trademark blistering speed that has made them arguably the most technically proficient death metal act on the planet.
Vocalist Oliver Rae Aleron jokingly described how the song was designed to make a band member walk away, testing the absolute limits of playability -- only to discover how committed Moore was to the challenge, nailing parts that seemed physically impossible on first listen. The track clocks in at under four minutes but packs enough musical ideas for an album's worth of lesser bands' material, with dizzying time signature changes, sweep-picked arpeggios, and machine-gun vocal patterns arriving at a relentless, unforgiving pace.
The single follows December's "Carrion Ladder" in building anticipation for what promises to be 2026's most technically demanding death metal release. Early reactions from fans and critics have been overwhelmingly positive, with many noting that ARCHSPIRE have somehow managed to push their already superhuman abilities even further into uncharted territory. The decision to release "Too Fast To Die" independently, without a label, marks a significant step for the Vancouver-based band, who previously released three albums through Season of Mist.
ARCHSPIRE have carved out a unique position in extreme metal, attracting fans well beyond the traditional tech-death audience through viral videos showcasing their jaw-dropping instrumental abilities. Their 2021 album "Bleed the Future" was widely regarded as a watershed moment for the genre, and expectations for its follow-up are enormous. With two singles already generating massive buzz across the metal underground, "Too Fast To Die" is on track to be one of the year's most anticipated extreme metal releases.