Void Droid return with a stunning album, titled “Mythic”—well worth the long wait and markedly different from the band’s previous works. Drawing on a range of distinctive influences, the Greek outfit presents a release rooted in prog heavy rock, a concept album that, if you give it the time it deserves, will reveal an entire fantastical world. “Mythic” is waiting to be discovered, and Void Droid look upon this work with pride. Myth of Rock put them through a series of questions, and Void Droid delivered their smart and highly interesting answers!
by Dimitris Zacharopoulos
photos by Iro Kalligeri (@irokalligeriphotography)
Your new album, “Mythic”, has just been released. Which are your feelings about that?
We feel proud and emotionally fulfilled. “Mythic” was a demanding album, both creatively and practically, and reaching the point where it finally exists in the world feels like closure to a long journey. It’s the completion of a world that needed time to fully take shape.
What was the initial concept that led to the creation of “Mythic”?
Initially, there were only two titles: “Lahaina Noon” and “Mariana Trench”. These alone were enough for us to realize that the album was gravitating toward real places and natural phenomena. Shortly after, we came across the term “whisper of stars”, a real phenomenon described without a clear explanation of why it carried such a poetic name. That absence of meaning became the spark. From that point on, the idea slowly evolved into transforming these phenomena into modern myths, not through scientific explanation, but through symbolic storytelling and imagination.
The record is built around elements, natural forces and myths. How did this concept shape your songwriting?
The concept dictated everything. Instead of writing songs and then fitting them into a theme, each composition had to serve a specific place/phenomenon and natural element. Structure, melodies, riffs and lyrics were shaped by the imagery and emotional weight of each story. The songwriting became more narrative-driven and less bound to our more conventional heavy rock sound.
“Mythic” marks a shift toward more progressive metal territory. What motivated this evolution in your sound?
This shift happened organically. We simply decided to play what felt true to us, with fewer stylistic limitations than ever before. The focus was never on being “progressive” as a conscious genre choice, but on allowing the songs to evolve naturally, without forcing them into predefined boundaries. In that sense, progressive metal wasn’t a target destination, it’s simply where the music led us.
How do you think Void Droid fans will react toward your new sound in “Mythic”? What would you say to a fan of the band, who would complain about your musical change?
We understand that change can be challenging. But Void Droid has never been about repeating itself. Every album stands on its own. If someone connects deeply with “Terrestrial” or “Bipolar”, that connection still exists. “Mythic” doesn’t replace the past, it expands our lore. We hope listeners approach it with curiosity and an open mind and heart.
How did ethnic influences find their way into the album’s musical language?
Ethnic elements emerged naturally through the stories themselves. When a piece is inspired by a specific place or phenomenon, certain scales, rhythms, or textures feel inevitable. These influences were never added as decoration, they function as part of the narrative identity of each track.
Cinematic elements play a major role in the record. How do you integrate film-score aesthetics into heavy rock music?
We treat the album almost like a soundtrack to an anthology series, comprised of eight distinct, autonomous episodes. Dynamics, tension, harmonic density, and a deliberate “wall of sound” approach are used to build atmosphere on top of the riffs themselves. Heavy guitars act as genre anchors, while orchestral layers and textures create space and movement, much like in film scoring.
Old-school soundtracks are a key reference point. Which composers or films had the strongest impact on this album?
We’re deeply influenced by classic cinematic storytelling, especially soundtracks that focus on mood and emotional weight rather than excess. Scores from the ’60s till the ’90s played a major role, with music functioning as myth-building rather than background accompaniment. Films like “The Last of the Mohicans”, “Jesus of Nazareth”, “The Lion King”, along with classic Ennio Morricone compositions and anime soundtracks such as “Umi no Triton” and “Fullmetal Alchemist”, shaped the album’s epic, adventurous, and emotionally driven aesthetic.
Ennio Morricone is often cited as an influence of yours. What aspects of his work resonate most with Void Droid?
What resonates most with us is Morricone’s sense of dramatic tension and his ability to create themes that feel larger than life, almost mythical in scale. At the same time, his music often carries a powerful sense of freedom, the kind of open, boundless motion you might associate with a lone horse rider crossing a vast landscape. Those elements were a direct influence on how we approached “Hum of Taos”.
Anime soundtracks such as “Umi no Triton” and “Fullmetal Alchemist” are mentioned as influences. What drew you to these works?
Some of us are big anime and Japanese culture fans, so these influences came very naturally. Umi no Triton is something we watched as kids, and it was about a boy riding a dolphin through the depths of the sea it had a strong mythic feel and, interestingly, a very western, almost Morricone-like soundtrack, following a boy riding a dolphin through the depths of the sea. “Fullmetal Alchemist” influenced us in a more direct way, especially through the track “Bratja” (“brothers” in Russian), which had a strong emotional impact and heavily influenced the atmosphere and emotional core of “Whisper of Stars”.
The album carries a strong epic and adventurous atmosphere. How important was this sense of journey in the album’s flow?
It was essential. “Mythic” is meant to be experienced as a whole, not fragmentarily. Each track represents a different chapter, but all are connected through a shared emotional and narrative arc. They’re all part of the same mythic universe. The journey aspect defines the album’s pacing and structure.
Do you view “Mythic” as a commentary on the relationship between humanity and nature?
Yes, kind of. Historically, myths were exactly that: symbolic interpretations of natural phenomena, created to give meaning, order, and lessons to human experience. In that sense, “Mythic” consciously returns to that tradition. Nature in the album is neither benevolent nor hostile. It simply exists. Humanity, on the other hand, is small, vulnerable, and constantly trying to extract meaning from forces far greater than itself.
Is there a particular track that best represents the album’s artistic vision?
“Whisper of Stars”. It’s the emotional and conceptual core of the album. It also inspired the artwork and connects directly to the album’s title. Everything converges there, the music, the myth, the natural phenomenon, the album cover artwork, and whole mythic aesthetic.
In what ways did your production choices support the album’s cinematic identity?
We aimed to balance less is more with more is more. Some moments needed space, restraint, and silence, while others demanded scale and grandeur. Dynamic range was crucial, we wanted the music to breathe and evolve, not stay at a constant intensity. Nothing was added purely for impact or density. Every layer, texture, and orchestration choice exists to serve the narrative and cinematic flow of the album, much like scenes in a film that require different emotional weights and pacing.
What does the concept of catharsis mean to you within the context of this record?
Catharsis in “Mythic” is a core ingredient. It’s the moment where all the built-up tension, and restraint finally collapse into something overwhelming and liberating. The album spends a lot of time preparing the ground so that when the resolution comes, it feels earned and unavoidable. This is most clearly expressed in “Whisper of Stars”, where the catharsis arrives at the very end as a surge of intensity, an explosion. A final emotional eruption after a long ascent. That tension and release is central to what “Mythic” is trying to achieve.
If you had to choose three adjectives to describe “Mythic”, which ones would you choose?
Epic. Humane. Universal.
If you could collaborate with a favorite artist of yours in a Void Droid song, whom would you select and why?
Queen and especially Freddie Mercury. That sounds like a very weird dream. Is there any need for explanation?
How do you plan to translate the cinematic scope of “Mythic” to the live stage?
For the first time, we will use pre-recorded elements to support the live performance. These layers are not optional, they’re essential to the album’s identity. This approach allows the live experience to remain faithful to the album’s overall sound and identity.
Which are your plans for the future?
In the near future, our focus is on preparing for the release show of “Mythic”. Looking further ahead, the next album has already begun taking shape and it will be very different. “Mythic” is bright and celestial, while the next record will be much darker and more grounded. That contrast opens up a completely new space for us creatively, and there’s a lot we’re eager to explore there.
Send your message to our readers!
Enter the world of “Mythic”. There’s a lot of rich landscapes to explore and a lot of emotion to be felt. Trust us, we’ve been there. Hope we see you all at “Mythic”’s release show!
