Tenured metalcore outfit Darkest Hour have re-signed with MNRK Heavy. The D.C. natives are set to enter the studio this May with producer Mark Lewis (Whitechapel, Cannibal Corpse) to begin tracking their eleventh studio album. Those sessions will go down at Lewis‘ Nashville, TN-based studio.
Guitarist Mike Schleibaumhad the following to say about these upcoming sesions:
“The idea of working with Mark is extremely exciting. He’s been a part of many very successful and legendary metal records, and having his input and vision on all this is going to be important to making this very special album, unique, classic, and perfect!”
Lewis said of getting a chance to work with the band, “I’m extremely stoked to finally get in the studio with my old friends in Darkest Hour. Something that has been talked about for ages is happening at the right time. This album will crush!” Schleibaum added:
“I’m in love with how this record is so thrashy and aggressive, while still maintaining that core melody we are so known for. It’s like the best combination of all the Darkest Hour albums into one, and it’s such a joy to watch all of it come together. The chemistry of the band is on fire right now, with everyone bringing something unique and special to the table. The guitar solos are next level; the band’s drumming & rhythm section is just locked in insanely tight, and I’m really excited about where John took everything lyrically this time. Truly something special and magic in these songs.”
Vocalist John Henry went on to say:
“It may seem that after 30+ years and 10 albums, it could be hard to find the inspiration to create something fresh and new feeling, but that couldn’t be farther from the truth with this album. In an era where art feels threatened by technology, the answer for us was to keep it as organic as possible, and you can hear it.
This is the sound of five friends getting together and collaboratively creating, and maybe most importantly, having fun while we do it. Putting these songs together made me feel like I’m 15 again. For me, it’s the perfect balance of new and classic DH, and having Mark Lewis, who produces some of our favorite modern metal music, on board is exciting beyond words. Really can’t wait for the world to hear this!”
As previously reported, the band were already demoing out new material for this record this past February.
