Bear McCreary Lines Up All-Star Guests For 'The Singularity: Ekleipsis'

Official Announcement | Published: Apr 30, 2026 1:37 PM EDT

(ASPR) "The Singularity" is the name of Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning composer Bear McCreary's symphonic metal project. In 2024, McCreary released an ambitious hard rock concept album of the same name. The album featured guest appearances by an extraordinary lineup of rock talent, including Serj Tankian (System of a Down), Corey Taylor (Slipknot), Rufus Wainwright, and more.

Today, McCreary is thrilled to announce the release of The Singularity: Ekleipsis, the follow-up album, which continues the metal saga of a damaged world in turmoil. Penned primarily by McCreary and his multi-talented brother, Brendan, Ekleipsis draws its name from the ancient Greek word meaning "abandonment" and explores themes of disillusionment and perseverance through struggle.

The album arrives on July 31 via Sparks & Shadows Records and Mutant. Another impressive collection of rock and metal luminaries are featured on the new album - it's truly a who's who of the hard rock world and the guest list includes: Joe Duplantier (Gojira), Patrick Stump (Fall Out Boy), Claudio Sanchez (Coheed and Cambria), Jens Kidman (Meshuggah), Alissa White-Gluz, Tim Henson (Polyphia), Steve Vai, Slash, Duff McKagan (Guns N' Roses), Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Stewart Copeland (The Police), and more.

Today, McCreary shares "Black Box," featuring Joe Duplantier (Gojira) and the legendary women's choir the Mystery of the Bulgarian Voices. Listen here.

"I need more cinematic metal in my life!" exclaims McCreary. "The Singularity: Ekleipsis builds upon the musical and narrative themes of my 2024 album The Singularity, and this time around it rocks even harder. My brother, vocalist/producer Brendan McCreary, and I were once again thrilled to partner with a number of inspiring artists for this record, each of whom brought their unique musical personalities and perspectives to the project.

"'Black Box,' our debut single, was written in collaboration with and features Joe Duplantier, of the iconic band Gojira. It blends my cinematic background with Joe's distinctive vocals, harmonized beautifully by the legendary women's choir the Mystery of the Bulgarian Voices. Equally inspired by '90s alternative bands, Eastern European folk music, symphonic film scores, and progressive metal, 'Black Box' encapsulates the epic scope of Ekleipsis while just cracking open the door to the rest of the album."

THE SINGULARITY: EKLEIPSIS TRACK LISTING:
"Overture II"
"Our Kingdom" (feat. Alissa White-Gluz and Brendan McCreary)
"The Chandelier" (feat. Patrick Stump)
"Black Box" (Feat. Joe Duplantier and The Mystery of the Bulgarian Voices)
"Kill Us Anyway" (feat. Brendan McCreary)
"Sweet Misery" (feat. Claudio Sanchez and Tim Henson)
"Blueshift" (feat. Steve Vai, Tim Henson, and Brendan McCreary)
"Alexandria" (feat. Raya Yarbrough and Guthrie Govan)
"Pray for a Storm" (feat. Stewart Copeland and Brendan McCreary)
"Supernova" (feat. N.T. Bullock)
"Cool Kids" (feat. Slash, Duff McKagan, Chad Smith, and Brendan McCreary)
"Shades of Gray" (feat. Brendan McCreary)
"The Elephant's Foot" (feat. Jens Kidman)
"One Fine Day" (feat. Slash and Brendan McCreary)
"I Forever" (feat. Brendan McCreary)