Dark Divine is an American metalcore band from Orlando, Florida, formed in 2021. The band, noted for their gothic Halloween theme, consists of vocalist Anthony Martinez (formerly of Not Enough Space), guitarist Robby Lynch, drummer Triston Blaize Gandia, and bassist Cory "Scissorhands" Piscitelli. The band has released one EP, and two studio albums, Deadly Fun, in September 2023, and Undead Melody, in May 2026.
History
Formation, Halloweentown EP, and Deadly Fun (2021–2024) Dark Divine were formed in 2021. They were signed by Invogue Records in 2022 where they released their first EP. In 2023, the band moved to Thriller Records. Their debut full-length album, Deadly Fun, was released on September 8, 2023, to positive reviews from fans and critics in the metalcore scene. On October 4, 2024, a deluxe edition of the album was released including the new single "Burn The Witch". Dark Divine has toured with bands such as Famous Last Words, Holding Absence, Until I Wake, Catch Your Breath, The Word Alive, and Ice Nine Kills.
Undead Melody (2025–present) On April 25, 2025, Not Enough Space and Dark Divine released the single "Eye 4 an Eye", which featured on both the former's EP, Waiting 4 U, and subsequently their album, Weaponize Your Rage. On May 22, the band released the single "Make Me Disappear".
Dark Divine was the opening act along with TX2 and Kingdom of Giants, for the Summer of Loud 2025 tour, in which they performed from July 16 to July 27, headlined by Parkway Drive, Killswitch Engage, Beartooth, and I Prevail, with other acts consisting of the Amity Affliction, The Devil Wears Prada, and Alpha Wolf. During the tour, on July 18, the band released the single, "Better Start Digging". On September 26, the band released the single "Halloweentown II: Welcome Home", as a sequel to their debut single.
On January 30, 2026, Dark Divine released the single "Permanent". On February 27, the band announced their second studio album, Undead Melody, would release May 29, 2026, and alongside the announcement released the fifth single, "Midnight Masquerade". On March 27, the sixth single, "Half Past Dead (Unbury Me)", and its music video were released. On May 1, the band released the seventh single, "Fading Away".
On May 29, Dark Divine's second album, Undead Melody, was released.
Martinez featured on the track "Blood Rave", which was also co-written by Martinez, Lynch and Gandia, from Motionless in White's seventh studio album Decades, which released July 17.
Musical style and influences Dark Divine has been described as metalcore and post-hardcore. The band's music often has themes of horror and Halloween, and have cited bands such as Motionless in White and Ice Nine Kills as influences.
Band members
Current Anthony Martinez – lead vocals (2021–present) Robby Lynch – rhythm guitar (2021–present), lead guitar (2024–present) Triston Blaize Gandia – drums (2021–present) Cory "Scissorhands" Piscitelli – bass (2023–present)
Former Jason Thomas Mueller – lead guitar (2021–2024) Jarret Robinson – bass (2021–2023) Ryan Shelton - bass (2021)
Discography
Studio albums + List of studio albums, with selected details Title Album details Deadly Fun Released: September 8, 2023 Label: Thriller Records Undead Melody Released: May 29, 2026 Label: Thriller Records
Extended plays + List of extended plays, with selected details Title Album details Halloweentown Released: September 30, 2022 Label: Thriller Records
Singles
As lead artist + List of singles as lead artist Title Year Album "Halloweentown" 2021 Halloweentown "The Fear" 2022 "Your Ghost" "Circles" "Run Away" "No Escape" "Drown" 2023 Deadly Fun "Dancing Dead" "Paper Crown" "Cold" "Burn the Witch" 2024 Deadly Fun (Deluxe Edition) "Digital Numb" "Make Me Disappear" 2025 Undead Melody "Better Start Digging" "Halloweentown II: Welcome Home" "Permanent" 2026 "Midnight Masquerade" "Half Past Dead (Unbury Me)" "Fading Away" "Rhiannon"
As featured artist + List of singles as featured artist Title Year Album "Eye 4 an Eye" 2025 Waiting 4 U&Weaponize Your Rage
Music videos + List of music videos, showing year released, album and director(s) Title Year Album Director(s) Link "Halloweentown" 2021 Halloweentown Toddi Babu "The Fear" 2022 "Your Ghost" Eric Dicarlo "Circles" "Run Away" "No Escape" "Drown" 2023 Deadly Fun Joey Durango "Dancing Dead" Daniel Hourihan "Paper Crown" Joey Durango "Cold" "Burn the Witch" 2024 Deadly Fun (Deluxe Edition) "Digital Numb" "Eye 4 an Eye" 2025 Waiting 4 U&Weaponize Your Rage Toddi Babu "Make Me Disappear" Undead Melody Joey Durango "Halloweentown II: Welcome Home" Evan Draper "Permanent" 2026 Juan "J.T." Ibanez "Half Past Dead (Unbury Me)" Alex Kouvatsos
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