First Fragment has announced the following: “We are excited to announce the addition of Nick Miller (Killitorous) and Dominic ‘Forest’ Lapointe (Augury, Teramobil, BARF, ex-Beyond Creation, Atheretic) to the band. Both Vincent Savary (bass) and Gabriel Brault-Pilon (guitar) left the band last July to focus on other endeavors, although Gabriel will continue to be a part of the songwriting process for all upcoming releases. Their departures were made on very good terms. We decided to continue by finding suitable full-time replacements that will become an integral part of the First Fragment sound.”

First Fragment 2016:

Nick Miller - rhythm/lead guitar
David AB - lead vocals
Dominic "Forest" Lapointe - bass
Samuel Santiago - drums
Phil Tougas - lead guitar, vocals

With the recent release of the band's debut album Dasein in May 2016, Montreal's First Fragment have caught the attention of many shred fanatics worldwide with their adventurous and eclectic sound. Combining ‘80s neoclassical metal, flamenco and extreme metal influences, the music of First Fragment is a bold and over-the-top "monument of shred," despite its structural and harmonic simplicity.  Formed in 2007, First Fragment quickly drew attention of the underground after releasing numerous demos, and their debut EP The Afterthought Ecstasy as a three piece. It wasn't long until the band made their official entry in the scene afterwards with a full-line-up until eventually getting the attention of Californian-based label Unique Leader Records to release their debut album. Years later, First Fragment remains as strong as ever and unchanged to their core, and in their common obsession: To dominate the world. Onward!

(Photo by: Shamim Nakhai)