Obsolyn
Obsolyn Credit: @tybgneil

Orlando’s Obsolyn are a new metal band in almost every regard. Yes, they’re a rookie group about to make their live hometown debut Oct. 13. But they also have a modern sound that exists between heavy genres and eschews hidebound metal purism.

Obsolyn have risen from the ashes of long-running Orlando metal band Ginko Balboa. After losing their vocalist, the remaining ensemble decided to stick together but turn a fresh page and do a full reboot with a new name and a new singer. Once Pontifex’s Dominique Leath came aboard, Obsolyn was born. From there, the quintet of Leath, Jesse Jones (bass), Joey Lopez (guitar), Steve Ryan (guitar) and Brandon Graham (drums) hit the ground gunning. In rapid order, they built a practice and recording space, named it the Shred Shed, and ripped out a debut EP aptly titled Of Entropy before even building a street presence. Add it all up and Obsolyn already looks like a contender right out the gate.

On the four-song Of Entropy EP, their prominent tech-death inclinations show lots of orthodox metal tradition up front. But almost as immediately, Obsolyn reveal the ambition to reach deep and paint with other heavy hues like metalcore and even the expansive, progressive shades of post-metal. Consequently, things can go from intense to melodic to moody, often all in one song. It’s a storm of ferocity, technique and expression in constant flux.

All that’s a heady, complex formula for a nascent band. But remember, their engine room is a well-oiled and road-tested unit that’s shredded together for years. It’s a huge head start for a new act that shows in this impressively finished opening attack.

Of Entropy now streams everywhere. To mark the release, Obsolyn will play as part of a “Fresh Blood” showcase alongside other Central Florida heavy newcomers including Call to Lamentation, Immoral Authority, Bizmuth and Koi.

6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, My Sister’s House, 5649 E. Colonial Drive, inktr.ee/mysistershousepresents, $5-$10.

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This article appears in Oct. 7-13, 2026.

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