OPUS, the veteran Connecticut powerhouse drummer renowned for his time behind the kit with metal and hardcore staples Dead By Wednesday, Zetro, Ellefson, Earth, and Gang Green, has officially launched his latest solo venture. Today marks the nationwide release of his new acoustic-rock single, “Slip Away,” available across all major streaming platforms alongside an evocative official music video directed by Sal DelGreco.
The single serves as the lead preview for OPUS’ forthcoming full-length solo album, Purging the Demons, scheduled to arrive on November 6, 2026.
Unfiltered Emotion and Pure Performance
Written over a arduous year and a half, Purging the Demons stands as an unfiltered musical log of one of the most turbulent chapters in the artist's personal life. The tracklist tackles complex themes of grief, heartbreak, stress, anger, and the strains of holding family ties together during times of separation.
Rather than relying on modern digital safety nets, OPUS took a deliberate step back toward classic, organic recording methods:
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Solo Multi-Instrumentalism: OPUS wrote, recorded, and performed 99% of all instrumentation across the record.
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Zero Artificial Polishing: The album was captured entirely without vocal tuning, grid quantizing, or digital drum replacement.
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Analogue Character: Mixed by collaborator Max Scialdone, the project emphasizes natural dynamic shifts and true studio acoustic resonance over modern studio compression.
“In a world obsessed with perfection, Purging the Demons is my reminder that truth lives in the cracks,” OPUS shared regarding the philosophy behind the project.
In an era dominated by algorithmic trends, auto-tune, and pitch perfection, “Slip Away” sets the stage for a album that rejects digital sheen in favor of vulnerability, grit, and unvarnished humanity.
Key Release Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Current Single | “Slip Away” (Out Now) |
| Official Music Video | Directed by Sal DelGreco (Out Now) |
| Upcoming Album | Purging the Demons |
| Album Release Date | November 6, 2026 |
| Mixing Engineer | Max Scialdone |
| Core Instrumentation | 99% performed by OPUS |
Both the single and the accompanying visual component for "Slip Away" are available to stream today on all digital music services.
WATCH the Official Music Video for "Slip Away"
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