# Victoria K explore letting go on gothic metal single Incubus

**New Music** — On Your Markus  
**Published:** 12 October 2026  
**Author:** Markus Hamence  
**Source:** https://onyourmarkus.au/new-music-releases/victoria-k/

Australian gothic metal act Victoria K have released new single "Incubus", the third preview from their forthcoming album "The Pleasure of Sorrow". The track explores themes of letting go and emotional conflict through contrasting arrangements of ethereal passages and heavier sections, with Victoria Knight's vocals carrying the band's influences from Spiritbox, Evanescence and Lacuna Coil.

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Australian gothic/modern metal act **VICTORIA K** unveil their new single “**Incubus**”, taken from their forthcoming third studio album “**The Pleasure of Sorrow**”. The release comes ahead of a busy October for the Melbourne-based band, who opened for **Katatonia** over the weekend and are set to support **Paradise Lost** on their upcoming Australian dates later this month.

Following the previously released “**[Oh So Weary](https://us.list-manage.com/8XBLqKmD6Fp?e=c982cfcc7a&c2id=8df4eb0d792325807e8f2eb2abb2bd4e)**” and “**[Take It All](https://us.list-manage.com/Rf6MUrKO18v?e=c982cfcc7a&c2id=8df4eb0d792325807e8f2eb2abb2bd4e)**”, the new single offers a further insight into the band's evolving sound bringing together the atmospheric depth of gothic metal, modern heaviness and a more adventurous approach to songwriting. With influences ranging from Spiritbox to Evanescence and Lacuna Coil, **VICTORIA K** continue to explore the space between melody, intensity and electronic experimentation.

![Dark moody album cover for "Incubus" by Victoria K featuring gothic white typography and shadowy floral arrangements.](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/admin/2026/10/bf36b3ee-dc24-40ca-9d36-3555113a837e.jpg)

“**Incubus**” deals with the difficulty of letting go of relationships that have lost their meaning and the emotional conflict between holding on to familiar memories and accepting the need to move forward. Originally written during a challenging period in Victoria Knight's life, the song now reflects a sense of personal growth and acceptance.

That emotional contrast carries through to the music. Ethereal passages and atmospheric textures give way to heavier, more energetic sections while a brief, impressionistic piano interlude adds to the track's dreamlike quality. Rather than following a conventional structure, “**Incubus**” moves naturally between moments of introspection and intensity, allowing the arrangement to develop alongside the emotions behind the lyrics.

**Listen to “Incubus” here**: 

**[https://lnk.to/tpChbx](https://us.list-manage.com/d7XWTRvBCaN?e=c982cfcc7a&c2id=8df4eb0d792325807e8f2eb2abb2bd4e)**

The release also comes at a significant time for frontwoman Victoria Knight, who recently appeared on **Season 15** of **The Voice Australia**, bringing her distinctive vocal style to a wider national audience.

These developments form part of an important new chapter for **VICTORIA K**. Their forthcoming album, “**The Pleasure of Sorrow**” expands on the gothic and progressive metal foundations of their previous work, incorporating elements of modern metalcore, hardcore and electronic music. Produced by **Lee Bradshaw** with mixing and mastering by **Lance Prenc**, the record reflects a more personal and exploratory direction for the band, both musically and lyrically.

**VICTORIA K** will also return to the stage this October for a series of Australian shows alongside two established names in international metal. On October 10 they opened for Swedish progressive metal act **Katatonia** at **Melbourne's Northcote Theatre**, and will join British gothic metal pioneers **Paradise Lost** as special guests for three dates in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.

**TOUR DATES**  
**Paradise Lost**

**Sun, Oct 18: The Triffid, Brisbane**  
**Mon, Oct 19: Factory Theatre, Sydney**  
**Tues, Oct 20: Max Watts, Melbourne**

![Paradise Lost tour poster featuring ornate classical imagery with white typography and dates for Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne shows.](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/admin/2026/10/cf650fd0-37c6-49a0-91e7-b09ecdce4551.jpg)

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