Solo pagan black metal project SERPENT LORD will be releasing its debut album, ‘The Once Forgotten Ways of Old,’ on May 29, 2026 via Eisenwald Records. The project is now releasing another haunting new single from the offering, “A Pagan’s Spell,” which can be found at THIS LOCATION.
SERPENT LORD first slithered into existence in 2003, emerging as a solitary pagan black metal vessel forged by Jake Superchi (UADA, Ceremonial Castings). Though the project’s first true album was recorded in 2005, the work was abruptly shelved and lay dormant for twenty years. Now, in the Year of the Snake, the ancient offering has been reborn and reimagined as ‘The Once Forgotten Ways of Old,’ preserving every note of its primordial conception.
The album was re-recorded in the cold heart of the Pacific Northwest between 2022 and 2025, engineered and mixed by Jake Superchi, and mastered by Arthur Rizk. The release features new artwork and the original logo created by Kris Verwimp, along with photography by Peter Beste.
Originally formed over two decades ago, SERPENT LORD existed largely in the shadows, issuing only a handful of demos before entering an extended period of dormancy. Yet, the creative force behind the project never faded. Ideas, fragments, and compositions endured across the years, shelved for the right moment, only fully taking shape and being realized in the Year of the Snake, when the vision was finally forged into its definitive form.
Early demo material already hinted at what SERPENT LORD would become: a severe balance between melodic grandeur and unrestrained aggression, with transitions between atmosphere and brutality, produced to enhance rather than obscure its intensity.
Founded by Jake Superchi (known for its creative force in UADA and CEREMONIAL CASTINGS), SERPENT LORD channels the spirit of ’90s pagan black metal. The album stands as a triumphant and immersive work – melodic, fierce, and steeped in ritualistic energy. Expansive riffing, evocative passages, and a dynamic interplay between harsh and atmospheric elements, both timeless and fully awakened.
The album was recorded and mixed by Jake Superchi, and mastered by Arthur Rizk, achieving a sound that retains raw edge while delivering clarity and depth. The cover artwork, created by Kris Verwimp, along with photography by Peter Beste, further underscoring the album’s mythical and arcane atmosphere.
With ‘The Once Forgotten Ways of Old,’ SERPENT LORD emerges from decades of silence with a work that fulfills the promise of its early recordings; it’s an album shaped by time, and driven by an uncompromising vision of black metal.
Lineup: Jake Superchi – all instruments & vocals
Cover Art & Logo: Kris Verwimp Mixing & Engineering: Jake Superchi Mastering: Arthur Rizk
Norwegian extreme metal titans DIMMU BORGIR today unleash Grand Serpent Rising, their long-awaited new studio album and first full-length release in eight years since Eonian. Formed in 1993 by guitarist Sven “Silenoz” Kopperud and vocalist Stian “Shagrath” Thoresen during the height of Norway’s second-wave black metal movement, DIMMU BORGIR have never rushed the creative process — and the crushing weight and cinematic scope of Grand Serpent Rising prove the wait was worthwhile.
Recorded in Gothenburg with acclaimed producer Fredrik Nordström — the architect behind landmark Dimmu Borgir albums Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia and Death Cult Armageddon — the new record delivers thirteen punishing yet remarkably diverse tracks that push the band’s symphonic extremity to towering new heights.
To celebrate today’s release, the band has also unveiled a stunning new cinematic video for the track ‘As Seen In The Unseen,’ further cementing Grand Serpent Rising as one of the year’s most anticipated extreme metal releases.
Shagrath comments on the album release: “Grand Serpent Rising captures everything Dimmu Borgir has been and become — it’s darker, more brutal, yet melodic and diverse. It sums up all our phases; some songs are heavily inspired by our early years, while others push forward. We’ve made the album more dynamic, with orchestration used more deliberately. The result is a more intense and hard hitting record.”
Silenoz adds: “With Grand Serpent Rising, we deliberately revisited the spirit and atmosphere that shaped our identity in the early years. We wanted this album to feel like a journey through ruin, rebirth and transcendence. After all these years, the fire still burns stronger than ever – This album is both a reflection and a new awakening for Dimmu Borgir.”
The album comes in following formats: CD Jewelcase 2LP + 1CD, 24-Page Mediabook, Transparent Green with Black + White Marble Vinyl 2LP Gatefold Black Vinyl 2LP Gatefold Dark Green Vinyl 2LP Gatefold Gold Vinyl (Norway Exclusive) 2LP Gatefold Crystal Clear Vinyl (Sweden Rock Exclusive) 2LP Gatefold Pearl Flip Waterfall Vinyl 2LP Gatefold Gold with Black Marble Vinyl (Revolver Exclusive)
The Grand Serpent Rising North America 2026 tour marks the legendary return of DIMMU BORGIR to North American soil for their first headlining trek since 2018, featuring special guests Hypocrisy, Suffocation, and Hulder.
Grand Serpent Rising North America 2026:
07 Aug 2026 New York, NY – The Palladium 08 Aug 2026 Worcester, MA – The Palladium 10 Aug 2026 Toronto, ON – HISTORY 11 Aug 2026 Montreal, QC – M Telus 13 Aug 2026 Cleveland, OH – The Agora Theatre 14 Aug 2026 Chicago, IL – The Vic 15 Aug 2026 Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore 18 Aug 2026 Denver, CO – The Mission Ballroom 21 Aug 2026 San Francisco, CA – The Warfield 23 Aug 2026 Los Angeles, CA – The Novo
In October 2026, two of the most influential forces in extreme metal join together for a monumental live assault: DIMMU BORGIR and BEHEMOTH will embark on the ‘In League With Satan’ Co-Headline Tour, storming across Europe and the UK. As special guests, the Swedish black metal icons Dark Funeral will add even more ferocity to an already devastating lineup.
TOUR DATES IN LEAGUE WITH SATAN TOUR 2026
09 Oct 2026 – Zurich, Switzerland – Halle 622 10 Oct 2026 – Zwickau, Germany – Sparkassen-Arena Zwickau 11 Oct 2026 – Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg – Rockhal 13 Oct 2026 – Milan, Italy – Alcatraz 14 Oct 2026 – Munich, Germany – Zenith 16 Oct 2026 – Paris, France – Zenith 17 Oct 2026 London, UK – Brixton Academy 18 Oct 2026 – Den Bosch, Netherlands – Mainstage 20 Oct 2026 – Cologne, Germany – Palladium 22 Oct 2026 – Hamburg, Germany – Inselpark Arena 23 Oct 2026 – Berlin, Germany – Columbiahalle 24 Oct 2026 – Brno, Czech Republic – Hala Vodova 27 Oct 2026 – Helsinki, Finland – Ice Hall 29 Oct 2026 – Stockholm, Sweden – B-K 30 Oct 2026 – Copenhagen, Denmark – K.B. Hallen
Prepare for a historic night of Norwegian black metal as DIMMU BORGIR returns to Oslo Spektrum on October 31 for a monumental “Unholy Halloween” event featuring special guests ENSLAVED and SATYRICON.
UNHOLY HALLOWEEN 31 Oct 2026 Oslo, Norway – Oslo Spektrum
LINE UP: Shagrath – vocals Silenoz – guitars Damage – guitars Victor – bass Gerlioz – keyboards Daray – drums
IGORRR will return to North American stages this Fall and on a month-long headlining tour! The journey begins on September 18th in Worcester, Massachusetts and runs through October 20th in Toronto, Ontario. Support will be provided by American experimentalists Secret Chiefs 3, led by guitarist/composer Trey Spruance (Mr. Bungle) and Osaka-based experimental electronic black metal group VMO (AKA Violent Magic Orchestra).
Comments IGORRR mastermind Gautier Serre, “We’ve been waiting to come back to the US for a long time now. The last tour was so intense that we’ve been extremely impatient for the opportunity to play for the people there again. We’ll see you on the road – very excited for that!“
Tickets are on sale now at: igorrr.com. See all confirmed dates below.
IGORRR w/ Secret Chiefs 3, VMO: 9/18/2026 The Palladium – Worcester, MA 9/19/2026 Wally’s – Hampton Beach, NH 9/21/2026 Roxian Theatre Presented By Citizens – McKees Rocks, PA 9/22/2026 The Vic Theatre – Chicago, IL 9/23/2026 First Avenue – Minneapolis, MN 9/25/2026 Gothic Theatre – Denver, CO 9/27/2026 Treefort Music Hall – Boise, ID 9/28/2026 Neptune Theatre – Seattle, WA 9/29/2026 Vogue Theatre – Vancouver, BC 9/30/2026 Roseland Theater – Portland, OR 10/03/2026 Great American Music Hall – San Francisco, CA 10/04/2026 The Novo – Los Angeles, CA 10/05/2026 Nile Theater – Phoenix, AZ 10/07/2026 Aztec Theatre – San Antonio, TX 10/08/2026 The Studio At The Bomb Factory – Dallas, TX 10/09/2026 Diamond Ballroom – Oklahoma City, OK 10/10/2026 Warehouse Live – Houston, TX 10/12/2026 The Masquerade – Atlanta, GA 10/13/2026 The Underground – Charlotte, NC 10/14/2026 Nevermore Hall – Baltimore, MD 10/16/2026 Webster Hall – New York, NY 10/17/2026 Reverb – Reading, PA 10/18/2026 MTELUS – Montréal, QC * No VMO 10/20/2026 The Concert Hall – Toronto, ON
IGORRR will be touring in support of the outfit’s chart topping fifth album, Amen, released last Fall via Metal Blade Records.
Artwork by Adrian Baxter
French multi-instrumentalist and producer Gautier Serre has been operating under the name IGORRR for 20 years now, yet each new record still resounds with a startling freshness and radical vitality. Gautier’s steadfastly unclassifiable and stunning Amen full-length maintains this impact, blindsiding the listener with a new set of exploratory curveballs and continuing to surprise and unnerve even the most attuned enthusiast. The record includes guest appearances by Scott Ian (Anthrax), Trey Spruance (Mr. Bungle), and Mike Leon (CKY, ex-Soulfly).
Since signing to Metal Blade in 2017, the IGORRR name has expanded from one man’s pseudonym to become a full group identity, but Gautier remains the project’s guiding light and mastermind, so he’s the best man to ask to describe the indescribable. “This album is definitely darker than its predecessors, it has such a very weighty and solemn vibe that has never been reached before in IGORRR,” explains Gautier. “The fact that I recorded a real choir in a church helped this a lot, but above all there has been very long and meticulous work on the sound and the choice of instruments, and deep experimental research to create a unique sound design. Of course, because it’s an IGORRR album, there are some more colorful tracks, like ‘Blastbeat Falafel,’ ‘ADHD…’ They contrast very much with the ambient heaviness. I need tracks like these on an album, it helps to really get through it fully focused, like a shot of limoncello before the next meal.”
With an urge to continually take IGORRR‘s multifaceted and challenging sound further forward with each release, Gautier has spent a lot of time cultivating multiple new modes and methods of working since 2020’s breathtaking, critically acclaimed opus Spirituality And Distortion – which even reached No. 12 on the official German album chart. Gautier has always made clear that IGORRR is as much about the influence of Bach and Chopin as it is about Cannibal Corpse, Aphex Twin, and Meshuggah, but the source of specific stimuli gets harder to ascertain as the process is refined. “It’s always difficult for me to know from where the inspiration comes,” he muses. “Music is an expression of life, and I would say everything, even what seems the most insignificant thing, can be a source of inspiration. I would say there hasn’t been one event or one experience that has led me on a creative process, it’s more like a cumulation of everything. I love making music, my brain processes music all the time. You cannot imagine the amount of albums and concertos I create during my sleep. The challenge is more how to sort these ideas to keep the ones with the best potential, the ones that I won’t get bored of, the ones that I really Love – with a big letter L.”
Watch IGORRR‘s previously released videos for “Daemoni,” “Headbutt,” “Blastbeat Falafel,” “ADHD,” and “Limbo” HERE.
Joe Bonamassa has released two new live singles, “Bad Penny (Live)” and “Back On My Stompin’ Ground (Live)” from his upcoming album and concert film The Spirit Of Rory Live From Cork, arriving June 19thvia J&R Adventures. Recorded during Bonamassa’s sold-out tribute performances in Cork, Ireland, the songs continue to capture the emotional weight, electricity, and deep personal connection that shaped the entire project.
The setlist for The Spirit Of Rory Live From Cork was also shaped in part by Gallagher’s legendary Irish Tour ’74 era and the raw live energy that defined that chapter of his career. While songs like “Bad Penny” came from later periods of Gallagher’s catalogue, tracks such as “Back On My Stompin’ Ground” connected more directly to the spirit of the original Irish Tour performances – rooted in place, identity, and the uniquely visceral relationship Gallagher had with Irish audiences. That influence carried through the Cork performances, where Bonamassa and the band approached the material with the same sense of immediacy and emotional honesty that made Gallagher’s live recordings so enduring.
Originally released in 1979 on Gallagher’s Top Priority album, “Bad Penny” became one of Rory Gallagher’s signature songs – a tough, swaggering blues-rock track built around the idea that trouble always has a way of finding its way back around. Over the years, the song became a staple of Gallagher’s live shows, fuelled by its punchy groove, sharp guitar attack, and defiant spirit.
Bonamassa’s version taps directly into that energy. Rather than smooth out the rough edges, the performance leans into the tension and drive that made the original such a fan favorite, with the Cork crowd responding to every turn. The result feels loose, loud, and deeply connected to the spirit of Gallagher’s live performances without slipping into imitation.
The release of “Back On My Stompin’ Ground (Live)” offers a very different side of Gallagher’s catalogue. Originally appearing on his 1973 album Blueprint, the song blended blues, folk, and rock influences into something deeply rooted in place and identity. Written during a period when Gallagher was re-establishing himself creatively after the breakup of Taste, the track carries a strong sense of return and belonging, themes that took on even greater resonance during Bonamassa’s performances in Cork.
That emotional connection comes through clearly in the live recording. Performed in Gallagher’s hometown, the song became one of the most personal moments of the entire set, with Bonamassa and the band allowing the arrangement room to breathe while the audience carried much of the emotional weight alongside them. In many ways, it reflects the larger spirit of the project itself: musicians returning to the music and legacy that shaped them.
Early response to the project has reflected that same spirit, with Guitarist Magazine noting that “Joe does his hero proud,” calling the performance “a very fitting affectionate tribute to one of the notable blues guitarists of our age.”
The Spirit Of Rory Live From Cork documents Bonamassa’s full tribute set, performed with the blessing of Gallagher’s family and recorded across a three-night stand that grew out of an initially planned one-off concert. The overwhelming local response quickly transformed the event into something much larger, with fans travelling from around the world to celebrate Gallagher’s music in the city most closely tied to his legacy.
Across 14 songs, the album captures the many dimensions of Gallagher’s catalogue, from the explosive intensity of “Walk On Hot Coals” and “Bullfrog Blues” to more reflective performances like “Tattoo’d Lady,” and “I Fall Apart.” Additional footage included on the DVD and Blu-ray editions expands the story further with bonus features including The Inspiration of Rory, featuring conversations with Brian May and Slash, alongside behind-the-scenes moments from Cork and a closer look at the instruments and history surrounding Gallagher’s music.
As the release date approaches, “Bad Penny (Live)” and “Back On My Stompin’ Ground (Live)” continue to highlight the balance at the center of The Spirit Of Rory Live From Cork – honouring Gallagher’s songs faithfully while capturing the raw, communal energy that made them endure in the first place.
The Spirit Of Rory Live From Cork will be available June 19th digitally, on CD/DVD, CD/Blu-ray, and double 180-gram red marble vinyl.
CD Track Listing
1. Cradle Rock (Live) 2. Walk On Hot Coals (Live) 3. Tattoo’d Lady (Live) 4. I Wonder Who (Live) 5. Calling Card (Live) 6. Who’s That Coming? (Live) 7. Messin’ With The Kid (Live) 8. Bullfrog Blues (Live) 9. Treat Her Right (Live) 10. Bad Penny (Live) 11. I Fall Apart (Live) 12. A Million Miles Away (Live) 13. As The Crow Flies (Live) 14. Back On My Stompin’ Ground (Live)
DVD / Blu-ray
1. The Spirit Of Rory (Opening Scene) 2. Cradle Rock 3. Walk On Hot Coals 4. Tattoo’d Lady 5. I Wonder Who 6. Calling Card 7. Who’s That Coming? 8. Messin’ With The Kid 9. Band Introductions 10. Bullfrog Blues 11. Treat Her Right 12. Bad Penny 13. I Fall Apart 14. A Million Miles Away 15. As The Crow Flies 16. Back On My Stompin’ Ground 17. Ballycotton (End Credits)
DVD / Blu-ray Bonus Features:
● Ballycotton – A Million Miles Away ● Rory’s Acoustic Guitar ● The Inspiration of Rory (A Conversation with Brian May & Slash)
Vinyl (180 gram Red Marble Double LP)
Side A 1. Cradle Rock (Live) 2. Walk On Hot Coals (Live) 3. Tattoo’d Lady (Live) 4. I Wonder Who (Live) Side B 5. Calling Card (Live) 6. Who’s That Coming? (Live) 7. Messin’ With The Kid (Live) 8. Bullfrog Blues (Live)
Side C 9. Treat Her Right (Live) 10. Bad Penny (Live) 11. I Fall Apart (Live)
Side D 12. A Million Miles Away (Live) 13. As The Crow Flies (Live) 14. Back On My Stompin’ Ground (Live)
U.S. SUMMER TOUR 2026
June 26 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts w/ JJ Grey & Mofro & D.K. Harrell June 27 – Atlantic City, NJ – Ocean Casino Resort June 28 – Newark, NJ – New Jersey Performing Arts Center July 4 – Sioux City, IA – Saturday in the Park July 29 – Vienna, VA – Wolf Trap w/ Gov’t Mule July 31 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater w/ Gov’t Mule August 1 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion w/ Gov’t Mule August 3 – Hyannis, MA – Cape Cod Melody Tent August 5 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater w/ JJ Grey & Mofro August 7 – Selbyville, DE – Freeman Arts Pavilion August 8 – Baltimore, MD – Pier Six Pavilion w/ Gov’t Mule August 9 – Youngstown, OH – The Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre w/ Gov’t Mule August 11 – Huber Heights, OH – Rose Music Center at The Heights August 12 – Highland Park, IL – Ravinia Festival August 14 – Interlochen, MI – Kresge Auditorium w/ Gov’t Mule August 15 – Welch, MN – Treasure Island Resort & Casino w/ Gov’t Mule August 16 – Lincoln, NE – Pinewood Bowl Theater w/ Gov’t Mule August 19 – Cheyenne, WY – Cheyenne Civic Center August 20 – Salt Lake City, UT – Eccles Theater August 22 – Albuquerque, NM – Sandia Resort & Casino August 23 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre September 26 – Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival @ Moody Center
EU FALL TOUR 2026
October 21 – Helsinki, FL – Veikkaus Arena October 23 – Stockholm, SE – Stockholm Avicii Arena October 24 – Oslo, NO – Oslo Spektrum October 25 – Gothenburg, SE – Göteborg Partille Arena October 27 – Copenhagen, DK – K.B. Hallen København October 29 – Rostock, DE – Stadthalle Rostock October 30 – Berlin, DE – Uber Arena October 31 – Dortmund, DE – Westfalenhalle November 4 – Milan, IT – Unipol Forum November 6 – Toulouse,FR – Zenith Toulouse Metropole November 7 – Barcelona, ES – Barcelona Sant Jordi Club November 8 – Madrid, ES – Madrid Palacio Vistalegre November 11 – Wroclaw, Poland – Ethno Festival
ABOUT JOE BONAMASSA
Blues-rock superstar Joe Bonamassa is one of the most celebrated performing musicians of his generation. A five-time GRAMMY-nominated artist and 15-time Blues Music Award nominee – with four wins – he recently notched his 30th No. 1 album on the Billboard Blues Chart with B.B. King’s Blues Summit 100, extending his record for the most No. 1 albums in the chart’s history. With more than 50 releases spanning studio and live recordings, he has built a far-reaching, multi-genre catalogue.
Beyond performing, Bonamassa plays a central role in today’s blues landscape as a producer and curator. Working closely with Josh Smith, he has produced albums for artists including Joanne Shaw Taylor, Marc Broussard, Larry McCray, and Jimmy Hall through his Journeyman and KTBA labels. He also curates and headlines sold-out destination events like Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea and Sound Wave Beach Weekend. His Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation has funded hundreds of music education projects across the country.
A dedicated student of the instrument, Bonamassa is also known as one of the world’s leading guitar collectors and historians, with a deep connection to the lineage of blues and rock. For more information, visit www.jbonamassa.com.
Los Angeles’ THROWN INTO EXILE proudly unleash their new single, “Behind the Veil,” marking their official BLKIIBLK debut. The new track (which premiered Wednesday on Matt Heafy’s “Chaos Hour” on Sirius XM’s Liquid Metal) showcases the addition of the band’s new singer, Joshua Santos. “Behind the Veil” arrives alongside an official music video, available to view below.
THROWN INTO EXILE comments:
“The addition of Joshua Santos brings a whole new dynamic to THROWN INTO EXILE that showcases a more extreme side to us that has not really been done in the band’s history. This is only a taste of what’s to come from our new album and we can’t wait to play this live in a city near you this year.”
With a career marked by constant change and evolution, THROWN INTO EXILE is a band on the brink. Exhaustive international touring and gigs alongside the likes of Arch Enemy, Orbit Culture, At The Gates, Deathklok, and Black Label Society, as well as US and European festivals including the UK’s Bloodstock, have paved the way.
Now, THROWN INTO EXILE breaks through with the release of their new single and BLKIIBLK debut, “Behind the Veil.” With the addition of 26-year-old vocalist, Josh Santos, the stakes have grown as the band’s new material brings together urgent riffing with underlying melodies that recall both American and European sounds while delivering modern metal with unapologetic intensity.
THROWN INTO EXILE is currently supporting Dethklok ahead of a EU/UK run with Black Label Society. The band will also be supporting Arch Enemy and The Black Dahlia Murder this fall. A full list of dates can be found below.
THROWN INTO EXILE Live:
w/ Dethklok: 5/25 – Seattle, WA @ Moore Theater 5/26 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater 5/28 – San Diego, CA @ Observatory North Park
EU/UK w/ Black Label Society 7/30 – Berlin, DE @ Huxleys Neve Welt 8/01 – Wiesbaden, DE @ Schlachthof 8/04 – Barcelona, ES @ Razzmatazz 8/09 – Derby, UK @ BLOODSTOCK FESTIVAL 8/11 – Oberhausen, DE @ Turbinehalle 8/14 – Leipzig, DE @ Parkbuhne
w/ Arch Enemy and The Black Dahlia Murder: 10/5 – Riverside, CA @ Municipal Auditorium 10/6 – Phoenix, AZ @ Marquee 10/8 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Rockwell at The Complex 10/9 – Denver, CO @ Fillmore 10/11 – Dallas, TX @ Echo 10/12 – Houston, TX @ House of Blues 10/13 – San Antonio, TX @ Aztec Theatre 10/15 – Orlando, FL @ Beacham 10/16 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution 10/18 – Tampa, FL @ Jannus 10/20 – Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade (Heaven) 10/21 – Charlotte, NC @ Fillmore 10/22 – Raleigh, NC @ Ritz 10/24 – New York, NY @ Palladium Times Square 10/25 – Silver Spring, MD @ Fillmore Silver Spring 10/26 – Philadelphia, PA @ TLA 10/28 – Worcester, MA @ Palladium Worcester 10/30 – Quebec City, QC @ Videotron Centre Hall 10/31 – Montreal, QC @ Olympia 11/1 – Toronto, ON @ Danforth 11/3 – Chicago, IL @ Concord Music Hall 11/4 – Detroit, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre 11/5 – Cleveland, OH @ Agora 11/7 – Minneapolis, MN @ Fillmore 11/8 – Winnipeg, MB @ Burton Cummings Theatre 11/9 – Saskatoon, SK @ Coors Event Centre 11/11 – Calgary, AB @ MacEwan Hall 11/12 – Edmonton, AB @ Midway 11/14 – Vancouver, BC @ The Key 11/16 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox
Blending progressive rock, reggae grooves, and hip hop energy into a sound entirely their own, They Went Ghost have released their brand new single and music video, “Smitten.”
Serving as a companion piece and prequel to the band’s latest video “Better Off,”“Smitten” captures the emotional rush and uncertainty that comes with falling in love for the first time. The track showcases the band’s signature fusion of atmospheric melodies, rhythmic experimentation, and emotionally driven songwriting.
“We are excited to share Smitten with everyone,” the band shares. “It is a prequel to our latest video Better Off. Smitten is a more positive situation. It’s about a beautiful panic of first love.”
Produced by Joe Johnston at Pus Cavern and brought to life visually by director Brendon Bush, the video highlights the band’s evolving creative vision while expanding the story introduced in “Better Off.”
The current lineup of They Went Ghost seamlessly fuses an inspired blend of progressive rock, reggae, and hip hop influences, capturing the attention of audiences everywhere they perform. Pulling inspiration from artists such as Deftones, Incubus, Minus the Bear, Matisyahu, and Sublime, the band continues carving out a distinct lane with their energetic live performances and skillfully crafted songs.
With “Smitten,”They Went Ghost deliver a vibrant and emotionally charged anthem that balances vulnerability with infectious energy, further solidifying their growing presence in the alternative music scene.
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