Chicago-based Repentance have released a new video for “Fade Into Silence”, a very personal tribute to their founding member Shaun Glass. The track, which appears on the band’s upcoming third studio album “Retaliate”, is now available, and the video can be viewed on YouTube or Metal.Rocks.
Shaun Glass, a founding member and the driving force behind Repentance, passed away unexpectedly on July 1, 2026. Following his tragic death, the band decided to postpone the release of “Retaliate” from its originally planned summer date to November 27 out of respect for their brother, friend, and bandmate.
Singer Adam Gilley comments: “We decided that ‘Fade Into Silence’ should be the next single from the album because we wanted to dedicate this release to Shaun Glass. Of all the songs on the album, ‘Fade Into Silence’ just felt like the perfect song to honor him – especially since it was a song Shaun wrote himself. His unexpected death has left a huge void in our hearts and in this band. Shaun wasn’t just a bandmate or a friend; he was our brother. He was the one who founded this band and helped shape its identity, and he was deeply loved by every one of us. It’s hard to put into words what his loss means to us, and without him, things will never quite be the same again.
This song now holds a meaning we never could have anticipated. Every note reminds us of Shaun – his creativity, his passion, and everything he gave to this band. We are proud to dedicate ‘Fade Into Silence’ to our brother and friend, Shaun Glass. His music, his influence, and the memory of him will always be a part of us. Rest in peace, Shaun. This song is for you.”
Shaun Glass shaped the Chicago metal scene for more than four decades and was a driving force behind influential bands such as Terminal Death, Sindrome, Broken Hope, SOiL, Dirge Within, The Bloodline, and most recently Repentance. Throughout his career, he shared the stage with some of metal’s biggest names and left behind a lasting musical legacy that continues to resonate with fans around the world.
Founded in 2018, the band Repentance has built its sound on devastating groove metal, technical precision, and uncompromising intensity. Following their debut album ‘God For A Day’ (2020), the band signed with Noble Demon and released the EP ‘Volume I – Reborn’ (2021), which featured vocalist Adam Gilley for the first time. Their second album, ‘The Process of Human Demise’ (2023), further solidified their modern take on groove metal and thrash.
If you’d like to support Shaun’s family to help cover the hospital costs for his final weeks on life support and ensure a secure future for his S son Maddux, a crowdfunding campaign has been launched here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/a-life-in-metal-a-future-for-his-son-shaun-glass
“Retaliate” is set to be released on November 27, 2026, via Noble Demon. The album, produced by Alex Lackner at Accelerated Sound and mixed by Ari Mihalopoulos at Inner Light Studio, marks another chapter in the band’s history—one that will now be forever linked to the legacy of its founder. “Fade Into Silence” is more than just a new single. It is a final musical tribute to Shaun Glass, keeping his creativity and spirit alive through the band he founded.
CD and vinyl editions of the previous album, “The Process of Human Demise”:
CD Digipak
LP (Grey Marbled Vinyl)
LP (Red Marbled Vinyl)
More information about the band: Repentance
More information about the label: Noble Demon
