The Theos Variant – “Starfall”

The Theos Variant just released “Starfall”, the newest release from the U.S.-based progressive hard rock duo made up of Dan Lentz and Geoff Haught. If you’ve kept up with them since Auras in 2023 or the punchy follow-up “Mechanical Organism” in 2024, you already know they don’t do small, safe rock songs. They go big, emotional, and layered, and “Starfall” sticks to that mindset in a way that feels honest and fully committed.

The song blends atmospheric textures with strong, driving guitars and cinematic shifts that rise and fall naturally. It centers on longing, resilience, and that strange kind of beauty that can show up when things fall apart and you’re forced to rebuild. There’s heaviness here, but it’s balanced with melody and space, which keeps everything grounded and human rather than overwhelming.

People often compare them to Karnivool, Tool, and Breaking Benjamin, and you can hear why, but they’re clearly shaping their own sound by mixing atmosphere, emotion, and modern aggression in a way that fits them. With nominations from the Orpheus Global Independent Music Awards, the RadioWigwam Awards, and recognition from the International Songwriting Competition, they’ve earned the attention.

If you’re into immersive, emotionally driven rock that actually means something, follow The Theos Variant on social media and stay locked in for what they’ve got coming next this year.