Graveyard to Release New Album 6 on Sept. 29; “Twice” Video Posted
Swedish classic heavy rockers Graveyard will release their new album, called simply 6, on Sept. 29 in continued cooperation with Nuclear Blast. The staple outfit are half a decade removed from 2018’s Peace (review here), and hopefully found a bit of that in the interim, elusive though it may have been for the rest of the planet. They herald 6 with a video for the first single “Twice,” which is the catchiest thing I’ve heard from them since probably their third record and would have its feet firmly planted in boogie if boogieing didn’t require moving your feet. In any case, if you’ve been wondering when Graveyard were going to hit it with their particular past-into-present interpretation of classic heavy blues, well, you’re going to want to check out that song. Now.
I was fortunate enough to see Graveyard at last year’s Høstsabbat (review here), and after touring with Kadavar earlier this year, the band played Kristonfest in Spain and are confirmed for Up in Smoke in Switzerland in October. It would be not in the least a surprise if this word of the album that just came in like right now is followed shortly by a tour announcement. Nice to see them getting back into it, all the more since the song rules. Can’t wait to hear the record it comes from.
Newly off the PR wire:
GRAVEYARD Announce New Album “6”
Release Video For First single “Twice”
Swedish hard rock band GRAVEYARD have revealed details of their new album “6,” that’s set to be released on September 29th via Nuclear Blast Records. Alongside the announcement, the band have also released the video for first single “Twice,” their first new music in five years. “6” is easily identifiable as the most striking, original album of GRAVEYARD’s story so far. A gently lysergic blend of desolate guitars, simmering Hammond and lithe, nimble bass and drums, the Swedes demonstrate a lightness of touch that they have only hinted at in the past.
The band comments, “Finally it’s here, ready to be harvested and enjoyed like the forbidden fruit in your backyard. We are very, very happy being able to share album number 6 with you all very soon. Peace out.”
Watch the video for first single “Twice” now at: https://graveyard.bfan.link/twice-single.ema
Pre-order the album and stream “Twice” now at: https://graveyard.bfan.link/6-album.ema
GRAVEYARD – “6” Tracklist
1. Godnatt
2. Twice
3. I Follow You
4. Breathe In Breathe Out
5. Sad Song
6. Just A Drop
7. Bright Lights
8. No Way Out
9. Rampant Fields
The album was recorded at Silence Studios and Don Pierre Studios and was produced byDon Ahlsterberg, who previously worked with the band on “Graveyard” (2007), “Hisingen Blues” (2011) and “Lights Out” (2012).
GRAVEYARD is
Joakim Nilsson – vocals, guitar
Jonatan Ramm – vocals, guitar
Truls Mörck – vocals, bass
Oskar Bergenheim – drums
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I’m trying to figure out what’s going on in that cover. The extra fingers, creepy face, and weird furniture are all hallmarks of AI imaging. Is it a statement about AI or just lazy AI artwork?
Ouchies – my distal filange fractured smashing the pre-order button (an old wound, easily re-broken; frankly, I never give it the proper time to heal…my hand surgeon guy says I have a problem..)
ANYHOO, I’ve always dug their Magritte homage/surreal covers, maybe a Hipgnosis vibe for lack of another inspiration – but dude DOES have 6 fingers on that open hand, and it’s titled 6 as it’s their 6th record. That’s um…3 6’s. Huh/Heh.
Good eye, Dave! Thanks for the heads up/new hand x-ray, JJ!
Not AI but a cabinet of curiosity! Dig the new song – the guys are great. Hope they make it out West!