British heavy metal icons DIAMOND HEAD are pleased to unveil a lyric video for “The Sleeper”. The tune comes by way of the band’s critically-lauded The Coffin Train full-length, released earlier this year via Silver Lining Music.
Their fourth single, “The Sleeper” is epic, commencing with calm and sober vocals that build into a poignant and powerful riff and chorus that takes the listener on a dark, reflective journey. Of the track, vocalist Rasmus Bom Andersens comments, “It’s such a big sounding track that it almost takes you on a cinematic journey. ‘The Sleeper’ is a follow up to ‘Silence’ off the last record. We had fans who loved the orchestral elements and I wanted to give them some more. It was inspired by a favorite Sci-fi movie from my childhood.”
Adds guitarist Brian Tatler, “Starting life in 2016 with the main riff, I decided to demo it and see if I could make it into a song. With a bit of work this grew into a powerful monster with Ras’ lyrics inspired by the 1984 film Dune. It’s very moody and dynamic with brilliant orchestration.”
View DIAMOND HEAD’s “The Sleeper” video here
View the band’s previously-released videos and singles “Belly Of The Beast,” “The Coffin Train,” and “Death By Design” HERE.
The Coffin Train is out now on Silver Lining Music. For order options, go toTHIS LOCATION.
The Coffin Train, DIAMOND HEAD‘s eighth studio album, is a glorious testimony to Brian Tatler and Rasmus Bom Andersens’ masterful ability to create the flavors necessary for prime DIAMOND HEAD music. At once fresh and exuberant while also being a stone-cold classic slice of old-school heavy metal excellence, the record is packed with the sort of riff-fueled power for which the band is known.
The Coffin Train was recorded in several different places with guitars, bass, and vocals captured at Vigo Studios in Walsall and drums at Circle Studios in Birmingham. The album was produced and mixed at Ras’ Raw Sound Studio in London.
When it comes to the concepts behind TheCoffin Train, Tatler left the heart to Bom Andersens, who being a thinker and life-conceptualizer, doesn’t lack sources of inspiration. DIAMOND HEAD have not only managed to create an album of pure heavy metal intensity, they have created a timeless aural statement which feels destined to see them delivering both TheCoffin Train and DH 2.0 to more fans than ever.
Following an electrifying performance at Wacken Open Air, DIAMOND HEAD are relentless in their quest to bring The Coffin Train to stages around the globe. The band will tour through Europe for the rest of 2019 and are confirmed on the lineup of two very special UK shows with NWOBHM giants, Saxon, which will take place on October 19th at the legendary Hammersmith in London and October 20th at the O2 Apollo in Manchester. The band will also support Black Star Riders as well as Uriah Heep on select dates. See all confirmed dates below.
DIAMOND HEAD:
8/24/2019 Stonedeaf Festival – Newark-on-Trent, UK
9/01/2019 Posada – Câmpulung Muscel, RO
10/18/2019 Patti Pavilion – Swansea, UK
10/19/2019 Eventim Apollo – London, UK w/ Saxon
10/20/2019 O2 Apollo Manchester – Manchester, UK w/ Saxon
10/26/2019 Mitsubishi Electric Halle – Düsseldorf, DE w/ Saxon
10/30/2019 Gimle – Roskilde, DK w/ Black Star Riders
10/31/2019 KB – Kultur Bolaget – Malmö, SE w/ Black Star Riders
11/01/2019 Fryhuset Klubben – Stockholm, SE w/ Black Star Riders
11/02/2019 Trädgården – Götenburg, SE w/ Black Star Riders
11/03/2019 Vulkan – Oslo, NO w/ Black Star Riders
11/05/2019 Talo – Tampere Klubbi, FI w/ Black Star Riders
11/06/2019 The Circus – Helsinki, FI w/ Black Star Riders
11/09/2019 Hard Rock Hell Festival – Wales, UK
11/12/2019 Markthalle – Hamburg, DE w/ Black Star Riders
11/13/2019 Die Kantine – Cologne, DE w/ Black Star Riders
11/14/2019 Reithalle – Dresden, DE w/ Black Star Riders
11/15/2019 Colos-Saal – Aschaffenburg, DE w/ Black Star Riders
11/16/2019 Cornwall Rocks Festival – Tencreek, Cornwall, UK
11/18/2019 Backstage Halle – Munich, DE w/ Black Star Riders
11/19/2019 Hirsch – Nurnberg, DE w/ Black Star Riders
11/20/2019 Nova Chmelnice – Prague, CZ w/ Black Star Riders
11/21/2019 Anchor E.V. – Leipzig, DE w/ Black Star Riders
11/29/2019 Winter Storm Festival – Troon, UK
12/04/2019 The LCR – Norwich, UK w/ Uriah Heep
12/05/2019 S’boro Market Hall – Scarborough, UK
12/06/2019 Bex Hill De La Warr Pavilion – Saint Newlyn East, UK w/ Uriah Heep
12/07/2019 KK’s Steel Mill – Wolverhampton, UK w/ Uriah Heep
1/09/2020 Ice Rock Festival – Wasen Im Emmental, SE
1/25/2020 The Giants Of Rock – Butlin’s Minehead Resort, UK
3/01/2020 Winter’s End 2020 – Sandford Holiday Park, Dorset, UK
New Wave Of British Heavy Metal pioneers DIAMOND HEAD will issue their anticipated new full-length, The Coffin Train worldwide on Friday, May 24th via Silver Lining Music. In celebration of the record’s release, the band is pleased to unveil the thought-provoking video for the album’s title track.
Notes guitarist Brian Tatler of the track, “I am very proud of this song and it’s my favourite from the new album. It is one of the best songs I have ever co-written and cannot wait for people to hear it. I love dynamics and mood changes in songs and this has it all for me. From the clean, tension-building verse, stepping up for the bridge then dropping into a massive heavy chorus… At just over six minutes, it’s an aural feast.”
“It’s easily the best song on this record,” continues vocalist Rasmus Bom Andersen. “We put so much effort into making this a true DIAMOND HEAD song from start to finish and we hope our fans feel the same.”
“Pure Class; it slows the pace down,” adds drummer Karl Wilcox. “Fans and new-comers will appreciate the choice of Brian’s guitar work. Guitars, groove, harmonies, and hooks abound, as this track rumbles along until it reaches its thundering finale. Take a seat…”
“The Coffin Train” video was produced and animated by All4band Motion & Design Studio under the visionary direction of Maria Goruleva.
View DIAMOND HEAD’s previously-released videos for “Death By Design” and “Belly Of The Beast” HERE.
The Coffin Train will be released via Silver Lining Music May 24th. For preorder options, go to THIS LOCATION.
Formed in 1976 under the riff-rolling leadership of guitarist Brian Tatler, DIAMOND HEAD would quickly establish themselves as a vanguard of the exploding New Wave Of British Heavy Metal scene. With their genre-defining debut album Lightning To The Nations,DIAMOND HEAD became the band who influenced and opened gates for countless metal bands.
The Coffin Train, DIAMOND HEAD‘s eighth studio album, is a glorious testimony to Brian Tatler and Rasmus Bom Andersens’ masterful ability to create the flavours necessary for prime DIAMOND HEAD music. At once fresh and exuberant while also being a stone-cold classic slice of old-school heavy metal excellence, the record is packed with the sort of riff-fuelled power that has become known for.
The record was recorded in several different places w guitars, bass, and vocals captured at Vigo Studios in Walsall and drums at Circle Studios in Birmingham. The album was produced and mixed at Ras’ Raw Sound Studio in London.
When it comes to the concepts behind TheCoffin Train, Tatler left the heart to Ras, who being a thinker and life-conceptualizer, doesn’t lack sources of inspiration. DIAMOND HEAD have not only managed to create an album of pure heavy metal intensity, they have created a timeless aural statement which feels destined to see them delivering both TheCoffin Train and DH 2.0 to more fans than ever.
DIAMOND HEAD will be touring Europe in the coming weeks and are confirmed on the line-up of two very special UK shows with NWOBHM giants, Saxon, which will take place on October 19th at the legendary Hammersmith in London and October 20th at the O2 Apollo in Manchester with additional shows to be announced soon.
DIAMOND HEAD:
6/21/2019 Hellfest – Clisson, FR
7/26/2019 Camp Bestival – East Lulworth, UK
7/27/2019 Rock & Blues Festival – Derbyshire, UK
8/03/2019 Wacken Open Air – Wacken, DE
8/24/2019 Stonedeaf Festival – Newark, UK
10/19/2019 Eventim Apollo – London, UK w/ Saxon
10/20/2019 o2 Apollo – Manchester, UK w/ Saxon
11/07-10/2019 Hard Rock Hell Festival – Great Yarmouth, UK
11/16/2019 – Cornwall Rocks Festival – Looe, UK
11/29/2019 Winterstorm Festival – Scotland, UK
NWOBHM pioneers DIAMOND HEAD are thrilled to announce they have signed a worldwide record deal with international label Silver Lining Music. Their new album The Coffin Train is coming out on May 24th, 2019!
Comments the band, “We’re delighted to be bringing the DIAMOND HEAD lightning to our new family at Silver Lining Music and honored to be standing alongside a stable of established international talent, which includes such legends as Saxon, Europe, and Motörhead. This is the start of an exciting journey and we can’t wait to share it with you all.”
Adds Silver Lining Music,“We are beyond psyched to announce that we have struck legendary heavy metal gold by signing DIAMOND HEAD to the Silver Lining Music roster. The blend of Brian Tatler’s legendary chops with the exciting new visions of Rasmus Bom Andersen are electric indeed, and we look forward to the world discovering that for themselves with DIAMOND HEAD‘s forthcoming new album The Coffin Train, out on May 24th, 2019. We are proud to offer you the chance to catch a ride on this train, so be sure to buy a ticket and get on board fast!”
Formed in 1976 under the riff-rolling leadership of guitarist Brian Tatler, DIAMOND HEAD would quickly establish themselves as a vanguard of the exploding New Wave Of British Heavy Metal scene. With their genre-defining debut album Lightning To The Nations,DIAMOND HEAD has influenced and opened gates for many metal bands.
DIAMOND HEAD will be touring Europe for most of 2019 and are confirmed on the lineup of two very special UK shows with NWOBHM giants, Saxon, which will take place on October 19th at the iconic Hammersmith in London and October 20th at the O2 Apollo in Manchester.
DIAMOND HEAD:
9/21/2019 Hellfest – Clisson, FR
7/25-28/2019 Camp Bestival – East Lulworth, UK
7/25-27/2019 Rock & Blues Festival – Cambridge, UK
8/24/2019 Stonedeaf Festival – Newark, UK
10/19/2019 Hammersmith Apollo – London, UK w/ Saxon
10/20/2019 O2 Apollo – Manchester, UK w/ Saxon
11/07-10/2019 Hard Rock Hell Festival – Great Yarmouth, UK
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