- THE RETURN! Swedish melodic metal gods NOCTURNAL RITES are back! “Phoenix” is the first studio album since „The 8th Sin“ (2007) - a brilliant piece of work, possibly their best ever, which features all of the band’s trademarks! The most anticipated return in metal 2017! NOCTURNAL RITES are one of the most respected melodic/power metal acts in the scene; while the band was on hiatus no other act was able to fill the gap [!] - Cover artwork and layout design by Claudio Bergamin (Accept, Battle Beast, Paradox). Produced by Henrik Kjellberg (Nocturnal Rites, Persuader). Mixed by Mattias Eklundh (Freak Kitchen, Soilwork, Evergrey). Mastered by Thomas “Plec” Johansson at the Panic Room (Scar Symmetry, Mors Principium Est, Onslaught) [!]
There are bands which are badly missed once they disappear from the scene. One of those examples are Swedish melodic metal masters NOCTURNAL RITES who released their latest album “The 8th Sin” in 2007 and afterwards slowly slipped into a hiatus kind of situation. The announcement of new NOCTURNAL RITES music was embraced by fans worldwide, and the first single “Before We Waste Away” (released in late June) was received with huge praise and excitement.
“Phoenix”, the band’s new album, holds all NOCTURNAL RITES trademarks; from the characteristic voice of vocalist Jonny Lindkvist to the typical NOCTURMNAL RITES harmonies and melodies – it’s all there, and possibly even better than ever before! So September 29th can’t come quickly enough. Prepare for a forceful return! The “Phoenix” will rise from the ashes. The band states: “We can’t wait to share this new album with everyone. It’s been long overdue. Needless to say, it feels great to finally be back."
TRACKLIST CD:
01. A Heart As Black As Coal
02. Before We Waste Away
03. The Poisonous Seed
04. Repent My Sins
05. What’s Killing Me
06. A Song For You
07. The Ghost Inside Me
08. Nothing Can Break Me
09. Flames
10. Used To Be God *
11. Welcome To The End
* Bonus track Digipak/ Vinyl only
LINE-UP:
Jonny Lindkvist – Vocals
Fredrik Mannberg – Guitars
Per Nilsson – Lead Guitars
Nils Eriksson Lidman – Bass
Owe Lingvall – Drums