A Pale White Dot Lyrics & Tracklist – Periphery

Album Overview

A Pale White Dot is the eighth studio album by American progressive metal band Periphery, scheduled for release on May 15, 2026 through the band’s independent label, 3DOT Recordings. The announcement marks the group’s return with new material following their 2023 album Periphery V: Djent Is Not a Genre. The first single from the album, “Mr. God,” was released ahead of the full album to preview the band’s evolving sound. The album’s title evokes a reflection on perspective and scale, themes that resonate with the progressive and conceptual leanings the band has cultivated over their career, blending technical metal, atmospheric passages, and dynamic compositions. The artwork centers around a stark minimalist motif, underscoring the album’s conceptual framing.

Periphery have been influential in the development of modern progressive metal and djent, known for intricate guitar work, polyrhythmic structures, and a balance of aggression and melody. On A Pale White Dot, these elements are expected to continue, with hints of collaboration and expanded vocal textures adding nuance to the band’s established sonic palette.

Musical Style

The album stays rooted in progressive metal and djent, characterized by complex time signatures, layered guitar harmonies, and a fusion of heavy and melodic passages. Periphery’s sound often incorporates both aggressive rhythms and atmospheric interludes, allowing moments of intensity to be juxtaposed with melodic expression. Guest contributions, such as the feature on “Subhuman,” suggest additional stylistic touches outside the core band dynamic, bringing varied vocal textures and intensity to select tracks. The band’s technical proficiency and compositional ambition remain central to the album’s musical identity.

Release Information

Release Date: May 15, 2026
Label: 3DOT Recordings
First Single: “Mr. God” (released April 2, 2026)
Format: Studio album
Previous Album: Periphery V: Djent Is Not a Genre (2023)

Full Tracklist

The record comprises twelve tracks, reflecting a balance of heavy compositions, melodic structures, and dynamic range across the album’s runtime:

1. Obsession
2. Talk
3. Mr. God
4. Heaven on High
5. Unlocking
6. Subhuman (feat. Will Ramos of Lorna Shore)
7. Blackwall
8. Malevolent
9. Carry On
10. Neon Valley
11. Everyone Dies Alone
12. A Pale White Dot

Credits

Primary Artists:
Periphery is composed of Spencer Sotelo (lead vocals), Misha “Bulb” Mansoor (guitar, programming), Jake Bowen (guitar, programming, backing vocals), Mark Holcomb (guitar), Matt Halpern (drums), and Adam “Nolly” Getgood (bass, production roles). The band self-produces and often collaborates on songwriting and arrangements, with members contributing across instrumental and production duties.

Featured Artists:
Will Ramos – Guest vocals on “Subhuman.”

Production & Technical Credits:
Periphery – Production and arrangement responsibilities.
3DOT Recordings – Release label managing distribution and release operations.

Note: Additional session musicians, technical staff, mixing and mastering credits are typically detailed in official liner notes and may be published upon the album’s release.