Matt Cory Announces New Single “Doomsday Clock” – Out July 17, 2026
Matt Cory returns with his explosive new single “Doomsday Clock,” arriving on July 17, 2026, on all major streaming platforms. Serving as the latest preview of the upcoming album Hollow Sun, the track is the heaviest release from the record, blending crushing riffs, industrial grooves and a dystopian atmosphere.
Drawing inspiration from the late-’90s industrial metal movement, Doomsday Clock channels the aggressive energy and futuristic edge of bands like Powerman 5000, Marilyn Manson, and Rob Zombie. Lyrically, the song paints a bleak post-apocalyptic world where artificial intelligence has taken control, creativity has all but disappeared, and humanity has become complacent in its own extinction. Influenced in part by the Terminator films, the song explores the consequences of surrendering imagination and individuality to technology.
The recording features Craig Metruk on drums, Ian Morris on bass, and Matt Cory on guitar and vocals, delivering one of the most intense performances of the upcoming album.
Adding a personal touch to the release, the single’s artwork was illustrated by Matt’s sister, Emma Cory, bringing the song’s dark science-fiction vision to life through her original artwork.
Doomsday Clock is the next chapter in the story of Hollow Sun, giving listeners a glimpse into the album’s darker, heavier side before its full release.
“Doomsday Clock” will be available on all streaming platforms beginning July 17, 2026.
Matt Cory Delivers Career-Best Performance at Riverbank Discovery Centre on Canada Day
Matt Cory and his band celebrated Canada Day in style with a standout performance at the Riverbank Discovery Centre, delivering what was arguably their strongest live show to date. Featuring Matt Cory on guitar and vocals, Wes Lipischak on guitar and vocals, Kevin Blair on bass, and Craig Metruk on drums, the band showcased remarkable chemistry, confidence, and musicianship from the opening song to the final encore-worthy moment.
The setlist struck the perfect balance between celebrating Canadian rock and highlighting Matt Cory’s growing catalogue of original music. Canadian favourites such as Tall Trees by Matt Mays, Not Ready to Go by The Trews, Ahead by a Century by The Tragically Hip, and How You Remind Me by Nickelback had the audience singing along, while fitting seamlessly alongside the band’s original material.
Cory’s own songs stood proudly beside those classics, with powerful performances of Spark in the Sky, Runaway (Can’t Hear a Thing), Another Day in Paradise, and the title track from his upcoming album, Hollow Sun. The newer material demonstrated the band’s continued growth as songwriters and performers, earning an enthusiastic response from the Canada Day crowd.
Closing the afternoon with Pearl Jam’s Even Flow, the band left the audience on a high note with an energetic, hard-hitting finale that perfectly captured the spirit of the performance.
More than anything, this show highlighted just how far the group has come. The band sounded tighter than ever, with every member delivering a confident and polished performance that elevated the entire set. Their chemistry on stage was unmistakable, and the performance set a new benchmark for what audiences can expect moving forward.
With appearances at Rockin’ the Fields of Minnedosa and the Living Skies Festival in Yorkton still to come later this summer, Matt Cory and his band have built significant momentum. If their Canada Day performance at the Riverbank Discovery Centre is any indication, they’re heading into the rest of the festival season firing on all cylinders.
Matt Cory Announces New Instrumental Single "What If We Knew Everything? Pt.1" — Out June 5
Brandon, Manitoba-based guitarist and songwriter Matt Cory is set to release his latest instrumental composition, "What If We Knew Everything? Pt. 1," on Friday, June 5.
Drawing inspiration from the innovative guitar work of Robert Fripp and the unique possibilities of King Crimson's famed New Standard Tuning, Cory approached the instrument from a completely different perspective. Rather than studying the tuning academically or attempting to master its theory, he chose a more instinctive path.
"I wanted to play from the heart instead of the mind," says Cory. "Rather than analyzing the tuning, I simply explored it through feel, creating random shapes and following wherever the music wanted to go."
The result is a deeply atmospheric and emotional instrumental journey that moves through a wide range of moods and textures. At times mellow and dreamlike, at others abrasive, aggressive and unsettling, "What If We Knew Everything? Pt. 1" is designed to reflect one of humanity's greatest mysteries: what happens when we die.
Inspired by accounts of near-death experiences and the idea of consciousness continuing beyond the physical body, the song serves as a musical representation of the soul's journey into the unknown. Through shifting dynamics, evolving melodies, and unconventional guitar voicings, Cory invites listeners to imagine what it might feel like to cross from one existence into another.
Adding further depth to the recording are performances from longtime collaborators Wes Lipischak on keyboards and Craig Metruk on drums. Their contributions help shape the song's cinematic atmosphere, providing both the expansive textures and dynamic energy that carry listeners through the various stages of the musical journey.
"What If We Knew Everything? Pt.1" continues Matt Cory's tradition of creating music that balances technical exploration with emotional storytelling, offering listeners an immersive instrumental experience that is both thought-provoking and deeply personal.
"What If We Knew Everything? Pt.1" will be available on all major streaming platforms on Friday, June 5, 2026.
Matt Cory is set to perform at the Living Skies Music Festival as it expands into Yorkton, Saskatchewan for a full two-day event this summer.
Taking place August 14–15, the festival brings together a diverse lineup of country and rock acts, including Dallas Smith, Jess Moskaluke, Big Sugar, Crash Test Dummies, and Econoline Crush, alongside a strong roster of emerging and regional artists.
Matt Cory will be performing on Day 2 (August 15), joining the rock lineup for what’s shaping up to be one of the standout nights of the weekend.
Living Skies has quickly built a reputation as one of Western Canada’s fastest-growing festivals, offering a full weekend experience with live music, food vendors, and on-site camping at the Yorkton Exhibition Grounds.
🎟 Tickets & Info: LivingSkiesMusicFestival.com
Matt Cory’s Next Single From Hollow Sun Album,
“Last Dance” out now
“Last Dance” is one of the heavier moments from Hollow Sun, leaning into a darker, more aggressive side of Matt Cory’s sound while still holding onto the melodic edge that defines the record.
At its core, the song is built around a powerful metaphor—a plane going down. It captures that unmistakable moment when you know something isn’t going to work out. There’s no fixing it, no turning back, no escaping what’s coming.
But “Last Dance” isn’t about defeat.
Beneath the surface, it’s about choice.
It’s about staying on that plane—not because you’re trapped, but because it means something to you. Because it’s yours. Because you believe in it. Because you love it.
Where some might hear failure, the song reframes it as conviction. There’s a quiet strength in going down with something you care about, in refusing to walk away just because the outcome isn’t guaranteed.
Sonically, the track channels heavier influences, bringing in a grittier, more intense energy that contrasts with earlier singles like “Spark in the Sky.” It’s raw, direct, and built to hit hard—both musically and emotionally.
“Last Dance” drops Thursday, April 2, continuing the rollout of Hollow Sun—with another release already on deck as the album continues to unfold.
This is a song about standing your ground when everything’s on the line… and choosing to see it through to the end.
Stream it Here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/mattcory/last-dance
Matt Cory to Perform at Rockin’ the Fields
Matt Cory will be performing this summer at one of Manitoba’s most iconic rock festivals, Rockin’ the Fields of Minnedosa, taking place July 31 – August 2 in Minnedosa.
Matt is scheduled to perform on Friday, July 31 at the Heritage Co-op Hilltop Stage, bringing his guitar-driven rock sound to the festival crowd alongside other performers including Last Kiss and The 12/21.
Each summer, Rockin’ the Fields transforms the scenic lakeside amphitheatre at Lake Minnedosa into a three-day celebration of classic rock, camping, and community. The festival has become a staple of the prairie music scene, drawing thousands of fans from across Manitoba and beyond for a weekend filled with live music and summer atmosphere.
The 2026 edition continues that tradition with a lineup that includes legendary rock acts such as Collective Soul, Cheap Trick, Quiet Riot, Helix, and 54‑40, making it one of the biggest rock weekends of the summer in Western Canada.
For Matt Cory, the performance marks another milestone in a year that continues to build momentum. Known for blending the grit of ’90s alternative with modern hard rock, Matt’s live shows are built around powerful guitar riffs, soaring melodies, and the kind of raw energy that feels right at home at a prairie rock festival.
Fans attending the festival on Friday can catch Matt Cory live at the Heritage Co-op Hilltop Stage as the weekend of music kicks off in Minnedosa.
who is
matt cory?
Matt Cory is a Canadian rock artist from Brandon, Manitoba, delivering guitar-driven songs that fuse ‘90s grit with a modern edge. With standout appearances at festivals like Dauphin’s Countryfest, and upcoming summer 2026 performances at Rockin’ the Fields of Minnedosa and Living Skies Festival, he continues to build momentum across Western Canada—sharing stages with acts like Helix, Quiet Riot, Big Sugar, and Crash Test Dummies. His upcoming album Hollow Sun arrives in 2026.
