Anna Pest
@annapest.bsky.social
MONTREAL REGRESSIVE METAL
THINKING MAN'S RECESSIVE GENE MUSIC
NO SWEDISH SONGWRITERS
NO BASS PLAYER
https://annapest.carrd.co
THINKING MAN'S RECESSIVE GENE MUSIC
NO SWEDISH SONGWRITERS
NO BASS PLAYER
https://annapest.carrd.co
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Anna Pest
@annapest.bsky.social
· Dec 29
"Dark Arms Reach Skyward With Bone White Fingers II: Be (Not) Afraid" will release on January 1, 2026.
Artwork by Melanie Hutchins.
#metalsky
Artwork by Melanie Hutchins.
#metalsky
Huge thanks to our pal @gregravengrave.bsky.social of Where Strides the Behemoth for this lovely review of our new record. 🖤✨ Definitely dig into some of his other recent reviews if you're looking for new stuff to check out—he's got great taste and is a fantastic writer.
Album Review: Anna Pest – Dark Arms Reach Skyward with Bone White Fingers II: Be (Not) Afraid
“It begins again, as it ended once before. The fate of destruction is the joy of rebirth.” Anna Pest – Dark Arms Reach Skyward with Bone White Fingers II: Be (Not) AfraidJanuary 1…
wherestridesthebehemoth.wordpress.com
February 12, 2026 at 2:14 AM
Huge thanks to our pal @gregravengrave.bsky.social of Where Strides the Behemoth for this lovely review of our new record. 🖤✨ Definitely dig into some of his other recent reviews if you're looking for new stuff to check out—he's got great taste and is a fantastic writer.
Montreal gang! I'll be going live on CJLO 1690 AM tomorrow, February 11th, at 8:00 PM, with the Electric Messiah metal radio show. Very excited <3 Tune in if you're curious, and I'll be sure to share a link once the episode is available online.
February 12, 2026 at 2:13 AM
Montreal gang! I'll be going live on CJLO 1690 AM tomorrow, February 11th, at 8:00 PM, with the Electric Messiah metal radio show. Very excited <3 Tune in if you're curious, and I'll be sure to share a link once the episode is available online.
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It is Bandcamp Friday. I recommend celebrating by buying Dark Arms Reach Skyward With Bone White Fingers II: Be (Not) Afraid by @annapest.bsky.social
This album is so engaging. If the genre tags are offputting, try it regardless. This isn't what you expect.
annapest.bandcamp.com/album/dark-a...
This album is so engaging. If the genre tags are offputting, try it regardless. This isn't what you expect.
annapest.bandcamp.com/album/dark-a...
Dark Arms Reach Skyward With Bone White Fingers II: Be (Not) Afraid, by Anna Pest
14 track album
annapest.bandcamp.com
February 6, 2026 at 2:05 PM
It is Bandcamp Friday. I recommend celebrating by buying Dark Arms Reach Skyward With Bone White Fingers II: Be (Not) Afraid by @annapest.bsky.social
This album is so engaging. If the genre tags are offputting, try it regardless. This isn't what you expect.
annapest.bandcamp.com/album/dark-a...
This album is so engaging. If the genre tags are offputting, try it regardless. This isn't what you expect.
annapest.bandcamp.com/album/dark-a...
Another kind review of the new record, courtesy of Valkyrjian. <3
Dark Arms Reach Skyward With Bone White Fingers II: Be (Not) Afraid by Anna Pest offers reflection and inspiration
Montreal regressive metal act Anna Pest returns with their fourth LP, Dark Arms Reach Skyward With Bone White Fingers II: Be (Not) Afraid. This autobiographical-style album tackles lead, April Hutc…
valkyrjian.ca
January 29, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Another kind review of the new record, courtesy of Valkyrjian. <3
Huge thanks to The Progressive Subway for this wonderfully kind and generous review 🖤✨
Review: Anna Pest - Dark Arms Reach Skyward with Bone White Fingers II: Be (Not) Afraid - The Progressive Subway
Human (Deathcore) Instrumentality Project
theprogressivesubway.com
January 26, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Huge thanks to The Progressive Subway for this wonderfully kind and generous review 🖤✨
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oh hell yeah
Huge thanks to @heavyblog.bsky.social for having us on for an "Anatomy Of." Features us talking about some of our biggest musical inspirations and me talking about Evangelion. <3
The Anatomy Of: Anna Pest
Featuring impactful influences from Between the Buried and Me, Discordance Axis, Veil of Maya, All Shall Perish and—of course—The End of Evangelion.
www.heavyblogisheavy.com
January 20, 2026 at 4:48 PM
oh hell yeah
Huge thanks to @heavyblog.bsky.social for having us on for an "Anatomy Of." Features us talking about some of our biggest musical inspirations and me talking about Evangelion. <3
The Anatomy Of: Anna Pest
Featuring impactful influences from Between the Buried and Me, Discordance Axis, Veil of Maya, All Shall Perish and—of course—The End of Evangelion.
www.heavyblogisheavy.com
January 20, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Huge thanks to @heavyblog.bsky.social for having us on for an "Anatomy Of." Features us talking about some of our biggest musical inspirations and me talking about Evangelion. <3
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We're back! Rounding up new(ish) releases from Anna Pest, Sadie, Ulver, Alter Bridge, Paleface Swiss, Woe, Enshine, Wildhunt, Orchid Throne, Lionheart, Bullet, Ellemst, Ellande and more.
https://www.heavyblogisheavy.com/2026/01/09/release-roundup-1-9-26/
https://www.heavyblogisheavy.com/2026/01/09/release-roundup-1-9-26/
Release Roundup: 1/9/26
We're back! Rounding up new(ish) releases from Anna Pest, Sadie, Ulver, Alter Bridge, Paleface Swiss, Woe, Enshine, Wildhunt, Orchid Throne, Lionheart, Bullet, Ellemst, Ellande and more.
www.heavyblogisheavy.com
January 9, 2026 at 6:43 PM
We're back! Rounding up new(ish) releases from Anna Pest, Sadie, Ulver, Alter Bridge, Paleface Swiss, Woe, Enshine, Wildhunt, Orchid Throne, Lionheart, Bullet, Ellemst, Ellande and more.
https://www.heavyblogisheavy.com/2026/01/09/release-roundup-1-9-26/
https://www.heavyblogisheavy.com/2026/01/09/release-roundup-1-9-26/
Shouts out to @heavyblog.bsky.social, and thanks so much to Josh for the lovely little writeup on the new record 🖤✨ www.heavyblogisheavy.com/2026/01/09/r...
Release Roundup: 1/9/26
We're back! Rounding up new(ish) releases from Anna Pest, Sadie, Ulver, Alter Bridge, Paleface Swiss, Woe, Enshine, Wildhunt, Orchid Throne, Lionheart, Bullet, Ellemst, Ellande and more.
www.heavyblogisheavy.com
January 9, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Shouts out to @heavyblog.bsky.social, and thanks so much to Josh for the lovely little writeup on the new record 🖤✨ www.heavyblogisheavy.com/2026/01/09/r...
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Updated my discog list on RYM with links to drum playthroughs from each release, including "Sacred Angel, Bleeding Angel" from Anna Pest, which just dropped now! :)
youtu.be/FpoxnR_jwIo?...
youtu.be/FpoxnR_jwIo?...
ANNA PEST - Sacred Angel, Bleeding Angel (Drum Playthrough)
YouTube video by Colin MacAndrew
youtu.be
January 8, 2026 at 12:40 AM
Updated my discog list on RYM with links to drum playthroughs from each release, including "Sacred Angel, Bleeding Angel" from Anna Pest, which just dropped now! :)
youtu.be/FpoxnR_jwIo?...
youtu.be/FpoxnR_jwIo?...
Our drummer, @Colin MacAndrew - Drummer, did a playthrough of "Sacred Angel, Bleeding Angel" off our new record! Check it out ~
ANNA PEST - Sacred Angel, Bleeding Angel (Drum Playthrough)
YouTube video by Colin MacAndrew
m.youtube.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:26 AM
Our drummer, @Colin MacAndrew - Drummer, did a playthrough of "Sacred Angel, Bleeding Angel" off our new record! Check it out ~
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RYM charts finally updated after the holidays! New Anna Pest is at #6 for 2026, and new Fleshvessel is at #3 for progressive metal in 2025!! 🤯🤯
January 6, 2026 at 5:29 PM
RYM charts finally updated after the holidays! New Anna Pest is at #6 for 2026, and new Fleshvessel is at #3 for progressive metal in 2025!! 🤯🤯
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We are so back
January 5, 2026 at 4:20 PM
We are so back
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Yeaaaaah. After several listens today, I can confidently confirm that Anna Pest has once again delivered an absolute banger. Much like its Part I predecessor, Dark Arms Reach Skyward With Bone White Fingers II: Best (Not) Afraid is a vibrant and exciting listening experience.
"Dark Arms Reach Skyward With Bone White Fingers II: Be (Not) Afraid" is available now (for free) on Bandcamp. Happy New Year, everyone, and thank you for being here 🖤✨
#metalsky
#metalsky
January 1, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Yeaaaaah. After several listens today, I can confidently confirm that Anna Pest has once again delivered an absolute banger. Much like its Part I predecessor, Dark Arms Reach Skyward With Bone White Fingers II: Best (Not) Afraid is a vibrant and exciting listening experience.
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Anna Pest blow the doors off 2026 w/ an opus of ultra ambitious eclectic progressive-blackened-tech-death-grind-math-(posthard)-core. Techdeath Pupil Slicerolo Tomassi Cattle Decapitation. You! Gotta hear this! Esp. if you like prog/techy dm/mathcore. annapest.bandcamp.com/track/second... #MetalSky
January 5, 2026 at 3:57 AM
Anna Pest blow the doors off 2026 w/ an opus of ultra ambitious eclectic progressive-blackened-tech-death-grind-math-(posthard)-core. Techdeath Pupil Slicerolo Tomassi Cattle Decapitation. You! Gotta hear this! Esp. if you like prog/techy dm/mathcore. annapest.bandcamp.com/track/second... #MetalSky
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The new @annapest.bsky.social album (and AP in general) is so fkn good.
And abriction guest spot! 💗
annapest.bandcamp.com/album/dark-a...
And abriction guest spot! 💗
annapest.bandcamp.com/album/dark-a...
Dark Arms Reach Skyward With Bone White Fingers II: Be (Not) Afraid, by Anna Pest
14 track album
annapest.bandcamp.com
January 5, 2026 at 11:39 AM
The new @annapest.bsky.social album (and AP in general) is so fkn good.
And abriction guest spot! 💗
annapest.bandcamp.com/album/dark-a...
And abriction guest spot! 💗
annapest.bandcamp.com/album/dark-a...
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new anna pest hell yeah
Play it loud, read the lyrics, tell your friends, and as always, thank you for listening. <3
annapest.bandcamp.com/album/dark-a...
annapest.bandcamp.com/album/dark-a...
Dark Arms Reach Skyward With Bone White Fingers II: Be (Not) Afraid, by Anna Pest
14 track album
annapest.bandcamp.com
January 3, 2026 at 10:53 PM
new anna pest hell yeah
How are you folks enjoying the new record? Curious to hear if there are any early favourites 🖤✨
January 3, 2026 at 7:32 PM
How are you folks enjoying the new record? Curious to hear if there are any early favourites 🖤✨
"Dark Arms Reach Skyward With Bone White Fingers II: Be (Not) Afraid" is available now (for free) on Bandcamp. Happy New Year, everyone, and thank you for being here 🖤✨
#metalsky
#metalsky
January 1, 2026 at 5:00 AM
"Dark Arms Reach Skyward With Bone White Fingers II: Be (Not) Afraid" is available now (for free) on Bandcamp. Happy New Year, everyone, and thank you for being here 🖤✨
#metalsky
#metalsky
At midnight tonight, Dark Arms Reach Skyward With Bone White Fingers will turn five years old, and Dark Arms II will be released to the world. We're very excited to hear what you think 🖤✨ Happy New Year, much love ~
December 31, 2025 at 1:04 PM
At midnight tonight, Dark Arms Reach Skyward With Bone White Fingers will turn five years old, and Dark Arms II will be released to the world. We're very excited to hear what you think 🖤✨ Happy New Year, much love ~
ANNA PEST 2026
MONTREAL REGRESSIVE METAL
THINKING MAN'S RECESSIVE GENE MUSIC
NO SWEDISH SONGWRITERS
NO BASS PLAYER
April Hutchins: Vocals, Programming
John Angel: Guitar, Vocals
Colin MacAndrew: Drums, Vocals
MONTREAL REGRESSIVE METAL
THINKING MAN'S RECESSIVE GENE MUSIC
NO SWEDISH SONGWRITERS
NO BASS PLAYER
April Hutchins: Vocals, Programming
John Angel: Guitar, Vocals
Colin MacAndrew: Drums, Vocals
December 29, 2025 at 7:59 PM
ANNA PEST 2026
MONTREAL REGRESSIVE METAL
THINKING MAN'S RECESSIVE GENE MUSIC
NO SWEDISH SONGWRITERS
NO BASS PLAYER
April Hutchins: Vocals, Programming
John Angel: Guitar, Vocals
Colin MacAndrew: Drums, Vocals
MONTREAL REGRESSIVE METAL
THINKING MAN'S RECESSIVE GENE MUSIC
NO SWEDISH SONGWRITERS
NO BASS PLAYER
April Hutchins: Vocals, Programming
John Angel: Guitar, Vocals
Colin MacAndrew: Drums, Vocals
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Let's fuckin gooooooooooooooooo
"Dark Arms Reach Skyward With Bone White Fingers II: Be (Not) Afraid" will release on January 1, 2026.
Artwork by Melanie Hutchins.
#metalsky
Artwork by Melanie Hutchins.
#metalsky
December 29, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Let's fuckin gooooooooooooooooo
"Dark Arms Reach Skyward With Bone White Fingers II: Be (Not) Afraid" will release on January 1, 2026.
Artwork by Melanie Hutchins.
#metalsky
Artwork by Melanie Hutchins.
#metalsky
December 29, 2025 at 3:49 AM
"Dark Arms Reach Skyward With Bone White Fingers II: Be (Not) Afraid" will release on January 1, 2026.
Artwork by Melanie Hutchins.
#metalsky
Artwork by Melanie Hutchins.
#metalsky
Happy holidays from the Anna Pest gang ~ we've got a surprise present coming for you soon ❤️
December 24, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Happy holidays from the Anna Pest gang ~ we've got a surprise present coming for you soon ❤️