Germany’s LORD OF THE LOST is back, serving up a gothic feast of darkwave-metal drama with “I Will Die In It”—the second single from their upcoming album Opus Noir Vol. 1, dropping August 8, 2025 via Napalm Records. Think of it as a moody, fist-pumping anthem for anyone who’s ever wanted to rage-cry in a velvet cape. The track’s got all the brooding vibes you’d expect, plus a music video that’s basically a Tim Burton film condensed into four minutes. Bonus: It’s the perfect soundtrack for plotting your villain arc.
After their glittery Eurovision detour in 2023 (yes, they repped Germany and somehow made sequins look menacing), the band’s diving back into their shadowy roots with Opus Noir Vol. 1. Spoiler: It’s the first in a trilogy, so prepare for a Lord of the Rings-level commitment—but with more eyeliner. Frontman Chris Harms describes the album as a “self-help book for goths,” blending existential dread with danceable riffs. His words, not ours: “I wasn’t born in love, but I’ll die in it.” Deep, right?
Fun fact: These guys opened for IRON MAIDEN and met King Charles. Imagine explaining that dinner conversation. The album was recorded at Hamburg’s Chameleon Studios, where they somehow turned existential crises into 11 tracks that slap harder than a vampire’s rejection letter. Highlights include collabs with Within Temptation, Tina Guo, and a song called “Lords of Fyre” that’s 100% not a typo.
Tour alert! The “Dark Winter” North American tour kicks off January 2026 with THE BIRTHDAY MASSACRE and WEDNESDAY 13. Pro tip: Use the code LORD26 during the BLABBERMOUTH.NET presale (May 29) to snag tickets before the normies. Full dates:
2026 TOUR:
Jan 19 – Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage
Jan 20 – Philly, PA @ Theatre of Living Arts
Jan 21 – New Haven, CT @ Toad’s Place
Jan 23 – NYC @ Webster Hall
Jan 24 – Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
Jan 25 – Montreal, QC @ Beanfield Theatre
Jan 26 – Toronto, ON @ Phoenix Concert Hall
Jan 28 – Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues
Jan 29 – Cincinnati, OH @ Bongart’s (yes, that’s the venue name)
Jan 30 – Detroit, MI @ St. Andrew’s
Jan 31 – Chicago, IL @ Concord Music Hall
Feb 02 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Ave
Feb 04 – Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall
Feb 05 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex
Feb 07 – LA @ The Fonda
Feb 08 – San Francisco, CA @ UC Theatre
