The first track from sci-fi thrashers Vektor's third album has landed. "Ultimate Artificer" is taken from Terminal Redux, which is due out in March 2016 via Earache Records. Ahead of the album release, Philadelphia-based Vektor will be hitting the road for their first ever European tour, followed by a North American tour supporting Voivod in early 2016.

Vektor vocalist/guitarist David DiSanto comments:

"We wanted to come out of the gates full force and showcase a song that represented the album accurately. Terminal Redux covers a lot of ground so it wasn't an easy decision. In my opinion, this song is right in the middle of the pendulum swing between the ultra-heavy thrash and the more proggy/experimental elements of the album. It's only the tip of the iceberg! Since this is a concept album, each song is a different chapter in the story. As the fifth track, 'Ultimate Artificer' introduces a pivotal point within the story without giving away the beginning or end."

Following on from where previous album, Outer Isolation, left off - Vektor have written their first full concept album. Terminal Redux tells the story of a test subject and his rise to power within the all-controlling Cygnus Regime. His ultimate goal is to restore balance within the galaxy by controlling the ebb and flow of life and death. After regaining his position as a top-ranking General, he incites a coup within Cygnus and takes command of their forces. However, as time passes, it becomes clear to him that power is just an illusion.

As well as letting their imaginations flow free lyrically, Vektor have also embraced some unusual audio elements during the recording of Terminal Redux. The band enlisted the vocal assistance of a group of Philadelphia soul singers to contribute additional texture to the riff-heavy thrash opus. The finishing touches are currently being applied to the album following writing and recording sessions at the band's home studio, as well as Panther Pro-Audio in Philadelphia, with additional mixing courtesy of Byron Filson at Villain Studios in Arizona.

Tour dates:

November
21 - Nantes, France - Ferrailleur
22 - Paris, France - Glazart
23 - Luynes, France - Korigan
25 - Brescia, Italy - Colony
26 - Rome, Italy - Traffic Club
27 - Prato, Italy - Exenzia
28 - Winterthur, Switzerland - Gaswerk
29 - Prague, Czech Republic - Modra Vopice
30 - Vienna, Austria - Escape

December
2 - Munich, Germany - Backstage
3 - Burglengenfeld, Germany - VZA Pfarrheim
4 - Oberhausen, Germany - Ruhrpott Metal Meeting (Vektor only)
5 - Cottbus, Germany - Gladhouse
6 - Hamburg, Germany - Knust
9 - Gothenburg, Sweden - Truckstop Alaska
10 - Oslo, Norway - Vulkan Arena
12 - Eindhoven, Netherlands - Eindhoven Metal Meeting
13 - London, UK - The Black Hear

February
6 - Providence, RI - Fete Ballroom
7 - New York, NY - Gramercy Theatre
8 - Philadelphia, PA - Kung Fu Neck Tie
9 - Morgantown, WV - Mainstage
10 - Pittsburgh, PA - Altar Bar
11 - Asbury Park, NJ - Stone Pony
12 - Lancaster, PA - Chameleon Club
13 - Washington, DC - Black Cat
14 - Richmond, VA - Strange Matter
16 - Raleigh, NC - Kings
18 - Charlotte, NC - Neighborhood Theatre
19 - Sanford, FL - West End Trading Co.
20 - Ybor City, FL - The Orpheum
21 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade
22 - Knoxville, TN - The Concourse
24 - Chicago, IL - The Abbey Pub
25 - Cudahy, WI - The Metal Grill
26 - St Paul, MN - The Amsterdam
27 - Omaha, NE - Waiting Room
28 - St. Louis, MO - Firebird

March
3 - Ferndale, MI - The Loving Touch