Novembers Doom have announced the arrival of their twelfth full-length effort, Major Arcana, which will be made available on September 19 via Prophecy Productions. Accompanying the announcement the band has shared the official music video for the album’s title track.
Following six long years after their acclaimed latest opus Nephilim Grove (2019),the American dark metal stalwarts have raised the stakes even higher by creating a conceptual album that thematically draws inspiration from tarot and divination. This overarching theme reflects in the artwork and design of Major Arcana as well as in the lyrical storytelling throughout the album. Novembers Doom are pushing forward with renewed vigor and a burning desire to expand their artistic boundaries even further.
From the hauntingly ethereal vibes of the opening track, “June”, through brutally crushing songs like “Ravenous”, as well as the epic sadness and yearning of tracks like “Mercy” and “Bleed Static” to the frenetically energetic hooks found on “The Fool” and “Dusking Day”, Major Arcana sees Novembers Doom covering a wide range of sounds and emotions. Once again, with the production team of engineer Chris Djuricic at Belle Sound Studio and the legendary Dan Swanö handling the mixing and mastering duties, Major Arcana boldly underscores the band’s reputation for delivering exceptional albums that sound dark, heavy, epic, and emotionally stirring all at once.
Novembers Doom vocalist Paul Kuhr comments: “The title track Major Arcana represents significant growth for us, exploring new ideas and taking ourselves out of our comfort zone — both musically and thematically. Yet we are still staying true to who we are and the artistic legacy that we have created for so many years now. Each of us pushed hard to challenge ourselves as performers as well as songwriters, and we could hardly be any prouder of what we have accomplished with Major Arcana, both in terms of the song itself as well as the new album as a whole.”
In other news, Novembers Doom will release a 20th-anniversary edition of its cult album The Pale Haunt Departure (2005) on October 3, 2025. This collector’s edition full-length will be made available on vinyl for the first time and as a lavish artbook including seven exclusive bonus tracks, rare images, and liner notes. Mailorder customers who order both albums will receive The Pale Haunt Departure early, and together with “Major Arcana” on September 19.
