Early Years (1985–1991)

Soothsayer was formed in 1984 in Beauport, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, by Denis Roy (guitar), Simon Genest (bass), Martin Cyr (guitar), Pierrot Bélanger (drums), and Stephane Whittom (vocals). In 1986, drummer Daniel Clavet joined the band.

In 1985, the band began writing their own material. By early 1986, they were already opening for prestigious bands such as Kreator and Possessed. A friend of the band, Christian Petit (Megathrash Magazine), became their manager and remained so until 2012.

In October 1986, the band released their first demo, To Be a Real Terrorism, which opened the door to future partnerships and recording opportunities.

To Be a Real Terrorist (1986–1989)

To Be a Real Terrorist is the first demo (cassette) by Canadian thrash metal band Soothsayer. The demo was recorded in a church in Lévis (L’Anglicane) by Marc-André Soucy on October 3–4, 1986.

In 2007, a special edition of the demo was released to mark the 25th anniversary of Quebec metal. This edition includes the remastered demo along with six live tracks recorded between 1986 and 1987. It also includes a bonus DVD.

In 2012, a special EP edition of the demo was released under the label ____________.

In 2015, another edition of the demo was included in a commemorative box set of 1980s band demos, released under the label ____________.

This demo led the band to secure a recording contract for their first album, Have a Good Time.

Have a Good Time (1989–1991)

Have a Good Time is the debut album (CD, cassette, and EP) by Canadian thrash metal band Soothsayer, released under the label Resless (New Renaissance). The album was recorded at Studio Vert in Montérégie, in Saint-Ubalde, a well-known studio in the 1980s.

It was produced by Soothsayer, Pierre Tremblay, and Jean-François _______. The recording was done in analog on 24-track tape.

In 2007, a reissue was produced by Soothsayer (Martin Cyr and Stephane Whittom) for New Renaissance.

The album cover was illustrated by a friend of the band, Ghislain Beaulieu.

The Blue Demo (1991)

The Blue Demo is the second demo (cassette) by Soothsayer. It was recorded at Signature Studios in Beauport in the fall of 1991 by Daniel ___ and __________.

Around this time, the band began to dissolve. The members pursued careers outside of music. It would take 17 years before an event brought them back together, giving them the opportunity for a second life in music.

Back to the Roots (2007)

In 2007, a Montreal-based label (Galy Records) reissued the band’s first demo (To Be a Real Terrorism) on CD.

At the same time, a promoter from ROCKKATAK in Montreal, Maurice Richard, organized a festival celebrating 25 years of Quebec metal, titled “25 Years of Quebec Metal.” Soothsayer decided to reunite to take part in the event.

Following this performance, additional live opportunities arose. In early 2008, Martin Cyr (guitar) introduced new songwriting ideas, and the band resumed composing, eventually leading to the creation of their second album, Troops of Hate.

Troops of Hate (2012–2018)

Starting in 2012, the band performed across the province of Quebec, wrote new material for their next album, and returned to their roots by rehearsing in their original space — the basement of Simon Genest’s house.

Death Radiation (2019–2025)

Beginning in 2016, the band started composing new material for a new album, Death Radiation. In 2018, they partnered with a new label (PRC Music) for its release. The album was released in 2019.

All songs were recorded and produced by Soothsayer. Death Radiation is the band’s third album.

CHAPTER IV (2026)

This album marks a return to Soothsayer’s roots with the comeback of guitarist Denis Roy, who had left the band in 1985. His return brought a new dimension to the band’s compositions.

In 2023, the band partnered with a new label (CDN Records) for this album. The songs were recorded at Soothsayer’s rehearsal space, edited by Dan Clavet, and mixed and mastered by Olivier _______.

CHAPTER IV is the band’s fourth album.