Autumn Kings Find New Ground on Epiphanies
Gustavo Vicentin
Senior Writer
September 18, 2026
The Canadian trio Autumn Kings just released their third studio album, Epiphanies, and it combines everything the band stands for. The group, which built its sound around massive hooks, heavy guitars, and an energy made for packed venues, has expanded its style, blending alternative rock, metal, pop, and electronic influences while developing a more polished and emotionally direct approach. With Epiphanies, the band evolves even further, delivering what sounds like its most ambitious and varied project yet.
The album opens with “SLEEP WHEN I’M DEAD,” the single released back in 2024 and has already become an iconic track for the band. It is followed by “HELLBOUND,” the second single released alongside the first. Both songs are already part of Autumn Kings’ history, surpassing 30 million Spotify plays since their release. The first two tracks immediately establish the album’s energy and raise the bar for everything that follows.
With such a heavy start to Epiphanies, the third track does not disappoint. “yOunG BLoOds (feat. Howard Jones)” is one of the heaviest and most immediate songs on the album. It combines Autumn Kings’ massive choruses with a darker, more aggressive edge. Howard Jones fits into the track naturally, bringing a harsher vocal presence that adds weight without overpowering the band’s own identity. The contrast between the melodic sections and heavier bursts keeps the song moving, making it feel both accessible and intense.
The album quickly follows with “Only Human,” which keeps the energy high with a chorus that defines the band. An emotional “I’m only human” refrain brings out the more sentimental and introspective side of Autumn Kings. The bridge before the breakdown dives into insecurity before exploding into a breakdown that feels like a cry for acceptance after making mistakes. It makes the song much more than a heavy track, turning it into something personal and resilient.
Next up is “Time,” another track that balances power with emotion. While it still carries the band’s signature heaviness and energy, the emotion begins to creep through, especially as the song builds. That contrast gives the album a more personal edge, showing that Epiphanies can hit just as hard emotionally as it does musically.
“Snake Charmer” and “BECOME NUMB” bring out two very different sides of Autumn Kings. “Snake Charmer” is pure aggression, turning betrayal and frustration into a fast, explosive revenge anthem, while “BECOME NUMB” takes that same intensity in a much more personal direction, focusing on fear, self-doubt, and feeling trapped inside your own mind. Positioned in the middle of the album, the two tracks work naturally together, creating a transition toward its final stretch.
“Tongue Tied” keeps the momentum going while bringing a more radio-friendly sound into the mix. Jake Diab takes over more of the verses with his rap delivery before Jo Coccimiglio comes crashing back in for the chorus, creating another strong contrast between the two vocal styles.
“Help Myself” then slows everything down. Driven by a softer, more acoustic sound, the track focuses on self-reflection and the difficulty of changing when the biggest obstacle is yourself. It is easily one of the most vulnerable moments on the album, giving Epiphanies some much-needed breathing room.
That break does not last long, as “GONE, GONE, GONE” immediately brings the power back. Heavy riffs, screaming vocals, and a massive chorus make it one of the most explosive songs toward the end of the record, while still carrying the catchy sound Autumn Kings has mastered throughout the album.
Finally, “Fell For A Devil” closes Epiphanies in a completely different way. Its swinging drum rhythms and smoother atmosphere give the track an almost seductive feeling, ending the record with one final example of how comfortable Autumn Kings has become experimenting outside of a single sound.
Overall, Epiphanies feels like Autumn Kings finally putting every part of its sound together. Heavy riffs, massive choruses, rap, pop influences, emotional songwriting, and experimentation all find a place without making the album feel disconnected. Some tracks hit harder than others, but the constant changes in sound keep the record interesting from beginning to end. More than anything, Epiphanies shows a band that knows what it wants to sound like without being afraid to push beyond it.
Edited by: Jade Read
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