"We regret to inform everyone that our guitarist and founding member J-F Dagenais has tested positive for COVID-19 after experiencing severe symptoms," begins a brief statement from Kataklysm. "We will give you an update on his condition during the next few days."

Canadian melodic death metal heavyweights, Kataklysm, will release their 14th full-length studio album, Unconquered, on September 25 via Nuclear Blast Records.

The band recently issued the second album trailer discussing the artwork. Watch as vocalist Maurizio Iacono details the process of working with Blake Armstrong to bring the "Heart Beast" back to life.

Maurizio comments, "The artwork represents the record; it's a rebirth in a very positive way even after all these years. Hope you enjoy Unconquered."

Unconquered was recorded and engineered by the band's long-time producer and guitarist J-F Dagenais at JFD Studio in Dallas, TX. Kataklysm enlisted legendary Colin Richardson, post retirement, to aid in the mixing of Unconquered’s weightier and modernized sound with additional help from Chris Clancy’s technicality and precision.Unconquered stands among the best produced albums in the band's career.

Unconquered will be available in the following formats:

- CD Jewel Case
- Vinyl
  Red W. Black Splatter (Limited to 1500)
  Glow In The Dark (Limited to 300)
  Clear W. Black Splatter (Limited to 300 on band's store only)
  White W. Silver Splatter (Limited to 200)
  Black
- White Cassette  (Limited to 200)
- CD + Patch Bundle (Limited to 300)
- "Heart of the Beast" CD bundle (Limited to 200)
  CD
  2 Buttons
  Heart Shaped Stress Ball
  Sticker
  Burlap Bag Bundle

Pre-order your copy of Unconquered in the format of your choice here. Pre-save the album to Spotify, Apple Music and Deezer here.

Unconquered tracklisting:

"The Killshot"
"Cut Me Down"
"Underneath The Scars"
"Focused To Destroy You"
"The Way Back Home"
"Stitches"
"Defiant"
"Icarus Falling"
"When It's Over"

"The Killshot" video:

(Photo of J-F Dagenais courtesy of Kataklysm's Facebook page)