THE DROP
Northlane have dropped "Deathwish," their fourth single in this run, with a visualizer attached *, †. The bigger news buried underneath: new album "Anemoia" has slipped from October 30 to November 27 over production delays †.
WHAT TO KNOW
- "Deathwish" is a companion piece to earlier single "Crucified" †.
- Rock Sound describes it as drum and bass rhythms welded to harsh metal elements †.
- Marcus Bridge says the song is written in first person from someone "entirely unwilling to listen" †.
- The Australia and New Zealand run moves to May 2027 after guitarist Josh Smith needed immediate treatment for worsening chronic health issues †.
- The UK and Europe support slot with Dayseeker still goes ahead, opening with two nights at KK's Steel Mill in Wolverhampton on November 28 and 29, finishing December 18 at Melkweg †.
THE TAKE
Northlane have been chasing electronic textures for years, so drum and bass under harsh metal is not a stunt from this band, it is the logical next step †. A four-week album delay stings less than watching a guitarist tour through a health crisis, and they made the right call there. Four singles deep before release day, though, and a big chunk of "Anemoia" is already public.
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