Hard rock and crossover metal veterans, LIFE OF AGONY, are set to release their critically acclaimed new album, The Sound of Scars, on October 11, 2019 with Napalm Records. Following the hit singles, Scars, and the recently premiered Lay Down, the NYC-based icons have just unleashed a brutal as hell track before The Sound of Scars drops next week! Musically „Black Heart“ represents the heaviest and blistering side of LOA‘s new album, but showcases the band’s wide range of their unique and distinctive sound, which has influenced entire generations. Watch LIFE OF AGONY‘s brand new video of a “Black Heart“ HERE!

The Sound of Scars is LIFE OF AGONY’s sixth studio album, and continues the story of their legendary debut, River Runs Red. The albums’ release dates are almost exactly 26 years apart, and follows the events in real time after the troubled teenager attempted to take his own life on River Runs Red. “The Sound of Scars feels like such a monumental moment in Life Of Agony‘s story.“ Bassist Alan Robert said earlier. “On one hand, we’ve come full circle, continuing the concept of our 1993 debut River Runs Red, and on the other hand, we’ve reached new heights with the raw power of the sound and songwriting. We really cannot wait for fans to sink their teeth into this beast and take this emotional journey with us. This record is a monster.”

Produced by Sylvia Massy (Tool, System of a Down), whose work has received multiple Grammy Awards and nominations, along wih LOA’s Joey Z (with mixing duties helmed by Massy), have tapped esteemed engineer Howie Weinberg (Nirvana, Soundgarden) to master the band’s so catchy, personal and heavy record.

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The Sound Of Scars Tracklisting:
1. Prelude
2. Scars
3. Black Heart
4. Lay Down
5. Then
6. Empty Hole
7. My Way Out
8. Eliminate
9. Now
10. Once Below
11. Stone
12. Weight of the World
13. When
14. I Surrender

To celebrate the release of The Sound of Scars in style, on October 12, the band will play an intimate album release show in the heart of their hometown, at Coney Island Brewery in Brooklyn! Get more info about the show HERE!

Furthermore, LOA are getting ready to continue their S.O.S. World Tour, kicking off this October in England with Doyle (of the Misfits fame) and Evolution Empire supporting!

European Dates:

22.10.: London, UK @ Islington Academy
23.10.: Southampton, UK @ Engine Rooms
25.10.: Birmingham, UK @ 02 Institute2
26.10.: Manchester, UK @ Club Academy
27.10.: Leeds, UK @ Brudenell Social Club
29.10.: Milton Keynes, UK @ Craufurd Arms
30.10.: Bristol, UK @ Fleece
01.11.: Torhout, BEL @ De Mast
02.11.: Düsseldorf, DE @ Zakk
03.11.: Hamburg, DE @ Gruenspan
04.11.: Copenhagen, Denmark @ Amager Bio
06.11.: Hannover, DE @ Musikzentrum
08.11.: Luxembourg @ Kulturfabrik
09.11.: Stuttgart, DE @ Juz Hallschlag
10.11.: Zurich, CH @ Dynamo
12.11.: Graz, AU @ PPC
13.11.: Wien, AU @ Flex
15.11.: Leuven, BEL @ Depot
16.11.: Hengelo, NL @ Metropool
17.11.: Münster, DE @ Sputnikhalle

US/CAN Dates:
12/11: New Bedford, MA @ The Vault @ Greasy Luck
12/13: Quebec City, QC @ La Source de Martinière
12/14: Montreal, QC @ Piranha Bar
12/15: Ottawa, ON @ The Brass Monkey
12/17: Toronto, ON @ Mod Club
12/18: London, ON @ Rum Runners
12/19: Rochester, NY @ Montage Music Hall
12/21: Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom

Many more dates to be announced soon!