Metal Anarchy

Sol Invicto (Deftones, Cypress Hill, etc.) and Zach Hill (Death Grips, Hella, etc.) have given an official release to their 21-minute track “Initium.” The single is available via Bandcamp and it will hit other platforms on June 27.

Sol Invicto commented:

“‘Initium‘ is the first experimental chapter of Sol Invicto, born from Richie Londres’ desire to forge a new sound he describes as ‘twisted cinematic metal.’ As the cornerstone of the band’s early EP series, it represents the genesis of a project that blends metal, industrial, and electronic influences.

This release presents ‘Initium‘ in its pure, original form—raw, unfiltered, and free of polished production frills, as Londres intentionally avoids high-end studio sheen to preserve a human, authentic feel. Distinct from the edited version shared privately with fans, this is the first time ‘Initium‘ has been officially released.

For Londres, a lifelong non-conformist, ‘Initium‘ is a deeply personal work, reflecting his resistance to an industry that often preys on the creative mind and seeks to control its outcome.

In a heartfelt message to Richie, a mother shared an extraordinary story about her six-year-old son, Jack, who lived with high-sensory autism and physical disabilities. Jack was unable to tolerate audio stimulation, and his dentist visits required extreme measures: lights off, no radio, no sound, to make the environment bearable.

During one visit, a receptionist—a Sol Invicto fan—accidentally left ‘Initium‘ playing. What followed was a miracle. Jack, who had never smiled in his life, not only tolerated the music but engaged with it, tapping along to the rhythms, humming, and, astonishingly, smiling for the first time, leaving his mother and the dental staff in tears.

Remarkably, Jack exclusively connected with Londres’ work, including his Spanish hip-hop projects and distorted solo industrial efforts, but, curiously, did not respond to Deftones’ music. This moment marked a profound breakthrough for Jack, revealing the unique power of Londres’ sound to reach him in ways nothing else could. Tragically, Jack has since passed away, and he was laid to rest with a copy of Sol Invicto’s music, a testament to its impact.

Jack’s mother’s testimony meant more to Londres than any Grammy or award ever could. In a cold and heartless industry that exploits and controls creativity, her message gave him a reason to carry on.

As a non-conformist who has always rejected mainstream pressures, Londres realized he was not making music for himself but for a higher calling—to create art that connects, heals, and transforms lives.

This release of ‘Initium‘ is dedicated to Jack’s memory and his family, honoring the miraculous connection they shared and the purpose they inspired in Londres’ work.”