After a monumental start to 2025, alt-metal trailblazer Jake Oni has revealed his breakout project ONI will release a new EP, Genesis Pt. II, on August 1st. The record follows the critically acclaimed first chapter, Genesis Pt. I, that was released in January and will feature 6 riveting alt-metal anthems produced by writing partner and Spiritbox bassist Joshua Gilbert.
Commenting on the incoming EP, Oni says:
“I am really proud of the Genesis EP, and writing it was very cathartic. As I released the songs and the fan feedback got stronger and stronger, I felt like I hadn’t finished saying everything with the first e.p and still had all these amazing songs that truly felt like a continuation of my Genesis story.
I hope the fans, find the message in these songs, and it helps them as much as it helped me.“
Today, ONI reveals Genesis Pt. II’s first single, “Float,” with a video produced by Nick Hipa (ex-AS I LAY DYING).
Oni adds about the single:
“Float is a beautiful piece of art that I hope everyone can find their own meaning in. I co-wrote this song with Josh Gilbert last year, I love how we added the pop influence to this emotional song. I’ve been excited to release it ever since we wrote it. This song is the first single off my PT II of the Genesis series.“
Genesis Pt. I and Genesis Pt. II will be released as one album, Genesis, exclusively on CD on August 1st. A limited edition Genesis merch collection will be available as well.
About ONI:
Formed in 2014 by vocalist Jake Oni, ONI quickly became one of Canada’s most promising metal artists with his distinct amalgam of experimental progressive songwriting, brute metalcore savagery and cathartic melody. ONI roared to life with the release of his 2016 debut album, Ironshore, which was produced by Josh Wilbur (Avenged Sevenfold, Korn, Dillinger Escape Plan) and featured guest vocals by Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe on the song “The Only Cure.”
ONI followed up with a monstrous Alone EP in 2019, and returned with his critically lauded second full-length, Loathing Light in 2022, that boasted guests Iggy Pop and Blythe on the song “Secrets” and “Heart To Stone,” which was featured on Spotify’s Best of Kickass Metal 2022 playlist.
Along his meteoric rise in the metal scene, ONI has shared the stage with acts like Megadeth, Gojira, Bullet for My Valentine, Starset, Children of Bodom, Rob Zombie, Death Angel and The Devin Townsend Project.
ONI released his third full-length album, The Silver Line, in 2023. The metal artist’s most dynamic yet cohesive album yet was produced, mixed, and mastered by the duo of Spiritbox bassist Josh Gilbert and Joe McQueen (As I Lay Dying, Light The Torch, Bad Wolves). “The Silver Line” is as ambitious as it is catchy and incisive. A quick perusal of the guests featured on ONI’s third album reveals the wide range of his appeal. “Silence In a Room of Lies” pairs ONI with YouTuber and musician Jared Dines. “Underneath My Skin” features Sleeping With Sirens frontman Kellin Quinn. “Aura” boasts Gilbert and ex-Killswitch Engage singer Howard Jones. Pop-punk-resurgence star Sueco lends his voice to “Spark.” “The Silver Line” uped the ante once more, adding another full-length chapter to ONI’s ever-expanding songbook.
With the prolific project in full gear, ONI reveals his latest work Genesis; a collection of massive singles, “Deja Vu,” “Walk Away,” “Control,” “Realign” and “Erase,” that further solidify his place among alternative metal’s best new acts.
Genesis Tracklist
- Erase
- Realign
- Deja VU
- Walk Away ft lil Aaron
- Control
- What I’ve Become
- Drug Me To Sleep
- Reset
- Illumination
- Float
- Retribution
Genesis Pt. 2 EP Tracklist:
1. What I’ve Become
2. Drug Me To Sleep
3. Reset
4. Illumination
5. Float
6. Retribution
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