New York’s SANHEDRIN have released their upcoming album, Lights On, today via Metal Blade Records. The Brooklyn power trio do metal the old school way, channeling the greats that preceded them to create something that is instantly familiar yet with a new, modern energy to it. The band also delivers their latest single, the writhing and controversial “Scythian Women.”

To preview and purchase the record in various formats, please visit: metalblade.com/sanhedrin

Vocalist/bassist and key lyricist Erica Stoltz says that she is reflecting that which she sees, “having some existential crises and celebrating life,” and she draws from a broad palette. “Scythian Women” refers to a significant archeological find in Russia in December of 2019. “A burial of 4 warriors aged 12 to 50 years old with all of their battle gear was found. They were all women. The 12-year-old had her legs broken in death to look like she was riding a horse. These were Scythian warriors, and pre-Christian expressions of womanhood.“

Tracked, mixed and co-produced by Colin Marston at his studio Menegroth, The Thousand Caves in Woodhaven, Queens, NY, Lights On refers to the many events of the last few years that have exposed larger societal issues long hidden or ignored. “In a manner of speaking the veil has been lifted before our eyes and the light is finally shining through the darkness,” says guitarist Jeremy Sosville.

Rounded out by drummer Nathan Honor, the band state, “In a time where the world around you feels like it’s aflame, when our heavy metal heroes are beginning to disappear to failing health or changing social norms, we, SANHEDRIN, stand here as a shining light through the dark. We are prepared to fly the flag of heavy metal in these trying and uncertain times and have only begun to show the world what we are capable of.“

SANHEDRIN is slated for festival appearances across Europe and the US this year, starting with the “Slaves Of Light Tour,” with German rockers Stallion, kicking of May 1st in Osnabruck, Germany.

SANHEDRIN 2022 Tour Dates: sanhedrin.nyc/tour-dates

March 26 – NYC (US) – St. Vitus (Lights On Record Release Show)

Sanhedrin//Stallion Germany Tour
May
1 – Osnabrück (DE) – Bastard Club
2 – Kassel (DE) – Goldgrube
3 – Villingen-Schwenningen (DE) – Kulturzentrum Klosterhof
4 – Mannheim (DE) – 7er Club
5 – Erfurt (DE) – From Hell
6- Hamburg (DE) – Bambi Galore
7 – Dortmund (DE) – Junkyard
8 – Regensburg (DE) – Eventhall Airport

14 – Chicago, IL (US) – Reggie’s

June
24 – Pittsburgh, PA (US) – Spirit

Earlier this year SANHEDRIN released “Correction,” the first single from Lights On. Stream Now and purchase Lights On at Metal Blade Records: metalblade.com/sanhedrin

Lights On Track Listing:
01. Correction
02. Lights On
03. Lost at Sea
04. Change Takes Forever
05. Code Blue
06. Scythian Women
07. Hero’s End
08. Death Is a Door

New York’s SANHEDRIN have debuted the first video from their upcoming album, Lights On, set for worldwide release on March 4th. Watch “Lost at Sea” below.

Stream and purchase the album now at Metal Blade Records: metalblade.com/sanhedrin

The Brooklyn power trio do metal the old school way, channeling the greats that preceded them to create something that is instantly familiar yet with a new, modern energy to it. On this particular track, vocalist/bassist Erica Stoltz explains, “‘Lost at Sea’ is about how we are drowning in excess here in the developed world. We are moving ever further away from a seven-generations perspective of our own existence, the effect it has on the future and how it is tied to the past.“

The video was shot at the historic King’s Theatre in Brooklyn, NY. Built in the 1920’s, it is a visually stunning facility with ornate features that lend itself to the lyrical theme of opulence. The vast ceilings, bold carvings and beautiful stage and seats provide an epic atmosphere for the band’s performance. Also starring in the video is fellow Brooklyn metaller, Tanya Finder of the band Shadowland, as the death-dealing fortune teller.

Rounded out by drummer Nathan Honor, the band state, “In a time where the world around you feels like it’s aflame, when our heavy metal heroes are beginning to disappear to failing health or changing social norms, we, SANHEDRIN, stand here as a shining light through the dark. We are prepared to fly the flag of heavy metal in these trying and uncertain times and have only begun to show the world what we are capable of.“

SANHEDRIN is slated for festival appearances across Europe and the US this year, starting with the “Slaves Of Light Tour,” with German rockers Stallion, kicking of May 1st in Osnabruck, Germany.

SANHEDRIN 2022 Tour Dates: sanhedrin.nyc/tour-dates

Sanhedrin//Stallion Germany Tour
May
01 – Osnabrück (DE) – Bastard Club
02 – Kassel (DE) – Goldgrube
03 – Villingen-Schwenningen (DE) – Kulturzentrum Klosterhof
04 – Mannheim (DE) – 7er Club
05 – Erfurt (DE) – From Hell
06 – Hamburg (DE) – Bambi Galore
07 – Dortmund (DE) – Junkyard
08 – Regensburg (DE) – Eventhall Airport

14 – Chicago, IL (US) – Reggie’s

June
24 – Pittsburgh, PA (US) – Spirit

Earlier this year SANHEDRIN released “Correction,” the first single from Lights On. Stream Now and purchase Lights On at Metal Blade Records: metalblade.com/sanhedrin

Lights On Track Listing:
01. Correction
02. Lights On
03. Lost at Sea
04. Change Takes Forever
05. Code Blue
06. Scythian Women
07. Hero’s End
08. Death Is a Door

Called “One of the best bands in American heavy metal” by Decibel magazine, New York’s SANHEDRIN are premiering “Correction,” the first single from their upcoming Metal Blade Records album, Lights On, set for worldwide release on March 4th.

Listen to “Correction” now at: metalblade.com/sanhedrin – where Lights On can also be pre-ordered in various formats.

The Brooklyn power trio do metal the old school way, channeling the greats that preceded them to create something that is instantly familiar yet with a new, modern energy to it. On this particular track, vocalist/bassist Erica Stoltz explains, “The pandemic put the unbridled excess of humanity on hold. The reference was a play on the term ‘correction’ as used in economics. The comparison is between the slow roll of global death by virus and other man-made instantaneous destructors like atomic bombs.“

Rounded out by Jeremy Sosville on guitars and drummer Nathan Honor, the band state, “In a time where the world around you feels like it’s aflame, when our heavy metal heroes are beginning to disappear to failing health or changing social norms, we, SANHEDRIN, stand here as a shining light through the dark. We are prepared to fly the flag of heavy metal in these trying and uncertain times and have only begun to show the world what we are capable of.“

SANHEDRIN is slated for festival appearances across Europe and the US this year, with full-fledged tours in the works on both sides of the Atlantic.

SANHEDRIN 2022 Tour Dates: sanhedrin.nyc/tour-dates

Lights On Track Listing:
01. Correction
02. Lights On
03. Lost at Sea
04. Change Takes Forever
05. Code Blue
06. Scythian Women
07. Hero’s End
08. Death Is a Door

Metal Blade Records is proud to welcome Brooklyn’s SANHEDRIN to its worldwide roster!

Formed in 2015, Sanhedrin have released two albums to-date: A Funeral For The World (2017) and The Poisoner (2019). The trio (which consists of former Amber Asylum/Lost Goat bassist/vocalist Erica Stoltz, Black Anvil guitarist Jeremy Sosville and drummer Nathan Honor) blends doom and classic metal into gripping, instantaneously memorable songs with lyrics that delve into the darker elements of humanity and the cyclical nature of destructive ideas. Thought-provoking and inherently catchy at the same time, Sanhedrin is unafraid to venture into unchartered territory.

The band will enter the studio to record their third full-length – and Metal Blade Records debut – in spring 2021.

Sanhedrin comments: “We are excited and humbled to join Metal Blade Records! Their legacy spans four decades and countless amazing artists, many of whom have inspired us over the years. We are proud to be part of its future, and look forward to what this new partnership will bring for Sanhedrin.”