Cult of Luna have released “A Way Back,” the second single from the Swedish metal band’s upcoming album In the Shadow of Your Shadow, due out November 6th via RED CRK Recordings. It follows the album’s title track, which was released in June.
Album Details
Co-vocalist and guitarist Fredrik Kihlberg said of the track, “I often find myself trying to describe a recurring feeling, the sensation of being lost, trapped, or both, and the struggle to find a way out. A way back to yourself, to a safe space, or simply finding a way to make it through when anxiety overwhelms you: at its core, that’s what this song is about.
“A Way Back” is a heavy ballad, reminiscent somewhat of Metallica’s “Nothing Else Matters” or Pain of Salvation’s quieter material. They show an excellent use of texture, with the simple melody and progression buffeted by well-layered acoustic and electric guitars, piano, synth, sound effects, and percussion. The song feels oceanic and vast with an earworm folk melody underpinning the slow brooding atmosphere.
Upcoming Album
Johannes Persson, founder, singer, and guitarist, said of the upcoming album, “Stagnation is the only thing that scares me. I’ve said this in every interview I’ve done for the past 25 years: I don’t care whether or not people think we’re repeating ourselves. As long as we feel like we aren’t, we will continue to do this”
Stream “A Way Back” and see the album artwork and tracklist for In the Shadow of Your Shadow below.
The album artwork for In the Shadow of Your Shadow is available, along with the tracklist:
01. In the Shadow of Your Shadow
02. Sadness Will Reign (feat. Joe Duplantier)
03. Landby
04. Breach
05. The Rift
06. A Way Back
07. One More Day (feat. David Eugene Edwards)
08. From Grey to Black
09. Burial
In conclusion, Cult of Luna is set to release their upcoming album In the Shadow of Your Shadow on November 6th, and the second single “A Way Back” is now available to stream. The album promises to be a heavy and atmospheric release, with a mix of textures and guest features from Joe Duplantier and David Eugene Edwards. Fans of the band and the metal genre can look forward to the album’s release and experience the music of Cult of Luna for themselves.
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