The next chapter for Witherfall is going to be diverse, enticing, and will keep listeners on their toes, which was hinted in October with their song, “Insidious.” Today (1st), the Los Angeles-based dark melodic outfit has gone back to their Nocturnes And Requiems roots with their new spellbinding video for their latest single “Ceremony of Fire.” The clip coincides with the announcement Witherfall fans have been waiting for, their new album, Sounds of the Forgotten, will arrive on May 31st, 2024 via Deathwave Records, marking a new label and official fresh direction for the group.
Vocalist/songwriter Joseph Michael said on the new album:
“We found ourselves writing really depressing, melancholy songs about how just disappointed we were with all the work we put into Curse of Autumn and then going through the pandemic. Before that, we thought nothing was going to stop us. Then, something did. We felt a bit defeated. So, that’s how Sounds Of The Forgotten started. But we got out of that quickly. The songs we ended up writing were empowering. We have songs with negative emotions, but the overarching theme is moving forward and perseverance. That’s the epitome of Sounds Of The Forgotten.”
On the single, the band comments:
“Ceremony of Fire is quintessential Witherfall. This song features elements that are cornerstones of the Witherfall sonic landscape from dark haunting hooks, to eclectic musical twists and turns. For the fans of our debut album Nocturnes And Requiems you will be very pleased with this. The Video is a great representation of the lyrical theme. Filmed in part inside the ritual chamber at The Crooked Path in Burbank California, the video represents the harsh realities of the artist’s path.”
Watch the clip below and pre-order the album here:
Track List:
01) They Will Let You Down
02) Where Do I Begin
03) A Lonely Path
04) Insidious
05) Ceremony Of Fire
06) Sounds Of The Forgotten
07) Aftermath
08) When It All Falls Away
09) Opulent
10) What Have You Done
