The Firmament Explores Loss, Liberation, and Sonic Evolution on Sophomore LP, 'A New World If You Can Take It'

After years of artistic metamorphosis and personal resilience, Ohio-based duo The Firmament is poised to make their boldest statement yet.

Led by brothers Eric and Brandon Carbenia, The Firmament has evolved from its metalcore roots into a progressive post-hardcore powerhouse known for its philosophical depth and fearless experimentation.

Since their 2018 debut, Spirit of Place has drawn comparisons to acts like Tool and Porcupine Tree; the duo has faced a journey marked by lineup changes, relocation, and spiritual reinvention—experiences that now fuel the heart of their newest release.

A New World If You Can Take It is a sonic and thematic expansion. Self-produced and mastered by genre titans Kris Crummett and Jens Bogren, the album fuses modern metalcore, alternative rock, and post-hardcore with lyrical meditations on existence, addiction, and healing. Each track is steeped in a sense of searching—from the explosive "After Me, The Flood" to the hypnotic shifts of "Liquid Lush."

The album's current single, "Benedictional," featuring Alex Hunter (Present), stands out. Described as the most accessible track on the album, it blends alt-rock hooks with introspective lyrics about the pain of parting from a toxic relationship while still wishing the other person well. The title itself captures this emotional duality. Its accompanying video, layered with surreal visuals from Twin Peaks and David Lynch films, heightens the track's dreamlike melancholy.

While not a concept album in structure, A New World If You Can Take It unfolds like a spiritual odyssey—rich with cryptic motifs, coded lyrics, and progressive dynamics that reward deep listening. This is The Firmament at their most refined, their most vulnerable, and their most fearless.