“Upon This Shore” marks the second single unveiled by the pioneering British black metal band, Winterfylleth. It comes ahead of their anthemic new album, “The Imperious Horizon,” set for release on September 13th via Candlelight / Spinefarm.
The stirring new single is complemented by a lyric video from renowned producer and VFX artist, Killian Monson. Watch it below.
Guitarist/vocalist C. Naughton commented on the new single: “The song is about thinking beyond the normal constraints of society and about taking personal responsibility for yourself and those closest to you. It speaks about trying to create a peaceful existence by taking back control from all the subversion, misinformation, and division going on within society. It’s about trying to cut through the prevailing winds and noise that we as people are bombarded with every day and getting back to what truly matters. Home, friends, family, and the meaningful connections we derive from our interactions with other people.”
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After a successful European tour with Gaahl’s Wyrd & Gaerea in late 2022, Winterfylleth began work on their eighth album, “The Imperious Horizon”, in early 2023. That writing process led to nine new tracks of intense, atmospheric black metal, that further deepened the strength of material in the Winterfylleth arsenal. The result is one of the darkest, most enthralling, and most essential records to be released in 2024.
A lot has changed in the world since Winterfylleth released “The Reckoning Dawn.” The band has had a line-up change, the social landscape has become palpably different, and all the while the world has gone through a series of unprecedented circumstances – leaving it feeling like a more fractured and dangerous place than ever before.
Guitarist/vocalist C. Naughton commented: “In some ways, the album is a reflection on the mania of the years since the last album, how the world has changed for the worse, and how we all feel like we are living in a more divided and upheaved world ever since! The title speaks to a looming sense of some dominant power or agenda that is coming, just over the horizon. It’s on its way, and we don’t know quite how it will manifest, but we know that it is creeping ever forward, and it is inevitable.”
“The Imperious Horizon” is the first album to feature guitarist and backing vocalist Russell Dobson as a writing member. Russell, who joined the group in 2020 and is also actively involved in the black metal band Necronautical, stepped in following the departure of Dan Capp shortly after “The Reckoning Dawn.”
The album also features a remarkable guest vocal performance by AA Nemtheanga from Primordial on the track “In Silent Grace.’ Alan has had a longstanding connection with the band, and his various projects (Primordial/Dread Sovereign) have shared the stage with Winterfylleth on numerous occasions over the years. After discussing collaboration, the opportunity arose on this album when it became evident that the mood and atmosphere of “In Silent Grace” would be a perfect fit for working together. The result is a powerful and expansive track that showcases Alan’s distinctive vocal abilities alongside Winterfylleth‘s emotive songwriting style.
“The Imperious Horizon” Track List:
- First Light
- Like Brimming Fire
- Dishonour Enthroned
- Upon This Shore
- The Imperious Horizon
- In Silent Grace (feat. AA Nemtheanga)
- To The Edge of Tyranny
- Earthen Sorrows
- The Insurrection
- The Majesty of the Night Sky (Deluxe Version Bonus Track – Emperor‘s version)
- In Silent Grace (Deluxe Version Bonus Track – AA Nemtheanga solo version)
