Montreal, Quebec, Canada · Formed 2012 · Groove Metal · Progressive Metal · Djent

Nova Spei

Nova Spei is a French-Canadian groove and progressive metal band formed in Montreal, Quebec in 2012. Blending polyrhythmic eight-string guitar grooves, industrial atmosphere, and French-language lyricism, the band established a strong footprint across Canada's underground metal scene with their self-titled debut in 2017 and follow-up album Sequentis in 2022. Renowned for crushing live performances and technical precision, Nova Spei entered a powerful new era in 2026 by enlisting frontwoman Emmanuelle Desbiens-Dubois on lead vocals. The renewed lineup immediately made waves with the high-octane collaborative single 'Enterre Vivant', fusing ferocious modern metal aggression with melodic clarity.

Women in Metal Spotlight: Fronted by Montreal vocalist Emmanuelle Desbiens-Dubois, bringing fierce gutturals, soaring melodic lines, and intense stage charisma to French-Canadian groove metal.

Members & Line-up

Origin
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Formed
2012 (active)
Genres
Groove Metal, Progressive Metal, Djent
Women
Members
  • Emmanuelle Desbiens-Dubois – lead vocals (2026-present)
  • Dany Soucy – guitars (2012-present)
  • Stephane Filion – guitars (2012-present)
  • Nicolas Dumokoski – bass (2012-present)
  • Julien Guy-Benoit – drums (2012-present)
Labels
Bam&Co Heavy, Bam&Co-Heavy

Discography

Albums (3)
  • “Trinitas” (2026)
  • “Sequentis” (2022)
  • “Nova Spei” (2017)
Singles & EPs
  • “Enterre Vivant” (2026, Single)

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