Alone: The Path to Victory

Alone: The Path to Victory is the ninth studio album by the American metal band Kairos. It was released in December 2026.

Recording and Production
Recording began immediately after Tour - Part 2 concluded. "An idea for a concept album had formed during the tour," said Derek, "and everyone kept coming up with these great pieces while on tour. We knew we had to get back in the studio and put everything out there while we could."

Themes
Alone: The Path to Victory is a concept album. As Brian stated: "The album is about a man's journey. It starts exhilerating, but hardships strike and he loses his only companion midway through. He almost dies, but through determination and luck he manages to reach his destination."

The songs change mood depending on the situation. "Stormy Weather" is ominous and foreboding, and "Catharsis" is depressing and haunting. However, "Departure" is energetic and hopeful, and "Conquest" conveys the ultimate sense of triumph.

Reception
Alone: The Path to Victory received very positive reception. Many critics claimed it was one of Kairos' best work, some claiming it to be even better than ''Marble Hornets. ''It was heavily praised for its emotion and ability to make you care for someone "you don't know at all and never will."

Track Listing
1. It Begins

2. Departure

3. Stormy Weather

4. Hold On

5. Do You Know Death?

6. Loss

7. Everything Goes to Black (Skillet cover)

8. Catharsis

9. Anthem of the Angels (Breaking Benjamin cover)

10. Rebirth

11. The Final Ascent

12. Conquest