Norwegian Rock outfit Leprous recently announced the coming of their new, 8th studio album entitled “Melodies Of Atonement” to be released in August via Inside Out Music worldwide.
Kicking off the album campaign and their triumphant return, Leprous have released a stunning and captivating new single/video entitled “Atonement”. Filmed in Poland and directed by Dariusz Szermanowicz, “Atonement” presents a fresh and dynamic side of the band sonically and visually, creating something thrillingly new yet reassuringly familiar for old and new fans of Leprous alike.
Leprous frontman Einar Solberg checked in with the following comment about “Atonement”: “’Atonement’ is a different kind of single than what we’ve done before. It’s heavy, it’s catchy, and straight to the point. It’s a song we believe will unify old and new fans at the same time as it has a fresh and new sound…This is the sound of Leprous in 2024.”
“Melodies Of Atonement” will be available in the following formats:
- Ltd. Deluxe 2CD+Blu-ray Artbook (with bonus track “Claustrophobic” (03:13), instrumental mix on bonus CD and Dolby Atmos mix, 5.1 Surround mix as well as HighRes Stereo 24/96 version on Blu-ray)
- Ltd. CD Mediabook & Patch (with bonus track “Claustrophobic” (03:13) & Leprous logo patch)
- Standard CD Jewelcase
- Gatefold 180g 2LP:
- Gatefold black 2LP - Ltd. Gatefold transparent red 2LP
- Ltd. Gatefold neon orange 2LP (300x copies from Jpc)
- Ltd. Gatefold transparent sun yellow-black marbled 2LP (500x copies from InsideOut & various other retailers)
- Ltd. Gatefold clear-black marbled 2LP (500x copies from Omerch UK & Europe)
- Gatefold translucent forest green 2LP (From IOM USA)
- Ltd. Gatefold apple red 2LP (300x from Leprous on tour in the USA)
- Ltd. Gatefold sea blue smoke 2LP (500x from Omerch USA)
- Ltd. Gatefold silver 2LP (300x from Omerch USA)
- Digital Album
- Digital album (Dolby Atmos)
The band previously commented about “Melodies Of Atonement”: “’Melodies of Atonement’ is the name of our new album and like every band on Earth thinks about their new album, we feel like it’s our best one so far! But in this case, it happens to be true…The orchestral elements are gone, which gives more space for each individual band member to shine. It’s straight to the point, and heavier than what we’ve been in a while…It’s a new sound. But it’s still Leprous. We can’t wait for you to hear it!”
Leprous recorded “Melodies Of Atonement” across the last months with David Castillo at Ghost Ward Studios in Sweden, while mixing with Adam Noble (Placebo, Biffy Clyro, Nothing But Thieves, etc.) and mastering with Robin Schmidt (The 1975, Placebo, The Gaslight Anthem, etc.).
The album’s front cover artwork was created based on photography by John Dolan and design by Ritxi Ostáriz.
Leprous also recently revealed a first North American headline tour with special guests Monuments and supports Fight The Fight for September and October 2024.
“We can’t wait to tour North America again together with our good friends in Monuments and Fight The Fight. It’s been too long and we’re super eager to come back!” said the band.
Leprous, Monuments & Fight The Fight “Melodies Of Atonement” US 2024 Tour Dates
09/04 – Nashville, TN – Eastside Bowl
09/05 – Atlanta, GA – Progpower USA
09/06 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground
09/07 – Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live!
09/08 – Mckees Rocks, PA – Roxian Theatre
09/10 – Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom
09/11 – Toronto, ON – The Opera House
09/12 – Montreal, QC – Beanfield Theatre
09/13 – New York, NY – Webster Hall
09/14 – Cambridge, MA – The Sinclair
09/15 – Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer
09/17 – Pontiac, MI – The Crofoot Ballroom
09/18 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues
09/19 – Chicago, IL – Metro
09/20 – Madison, WI – Majestic Theatre
09/21 – Minneapolis, MN – The Lyric at Skyway Theatre
09/23 – Englewood, CO – Gothic Theatre
09/24 – Salt Lake City, UT – Soundwell
09/26 – San Francisco, CA – August Hall
09/27 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
09/28 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile Theatre Underground
09/30 – Dallas, TX – Granada Theater
10/01 – Austin, TX – Mohawk
10/02 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall
10/04 – Orlando, FL – The Plaza Live
10/05 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Revolution
