Lord Of The Lost break out into yet another new direction with “One Of Us Will Be Next”, the latest single from their upcoming studio album OPVS NOIR Vol. 2, out December 12 via Napalm Records. Emotionally carried by gentle piano melodies, this ballad gifts a powerful soundtrack to an aspect of life most people tend to avoid: its end.
Taking a deep look at death itself, this thoughtful addition to Lord Of The Lost’s expansive catalogue yet again manages to find hope even in the darkest of places. Chris Harms weaves his haunting vocals around the gloomy premise of our ultimate passing, turning it into an almost beautiful event – a track sure to make the upcoming OPVS NOIR Vol. 2 stand out as a worthy follow-up to the band’s summer release and trilogy opener, OPVS NOIR Vol. 1.
Chris Harms about “One Of Us Will Be Next”: “In the middle of a concert last year, I suddenly realized: one of us in this venue will be the next to go. On their way home that night, a few weeks later, maybe in a couple of months or years. But inevitably, one of us will be the next to die, and we will never come together again in the exact same constellation. The same goes for every family gathering, every party with friends, and even time spent as a couple. ‘One Of Us Will Be Next’ is a plea not to dwell on the past or search for happiness in a better future, but to be grateful for every moment, the present, and the company we find ourselves in at any given time—and to meet people with that very awareness. Because every word could be our last, at any moment.”
Watch the official music video for “One Of Us Will Be Next”:
With OPVS NOIR Vol. 2, the genre-fluid six-piece delves deeper into their melancholic take on unraveling their innermost selves and adds a hopeful new layer to the wonderfully dark panorama that was opened up by OPVS NOIR Vol. 1. Following their enchantingly colorful Blood & Glitter, which earned them participation in the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 and a #1 chart entry in their native Germany, Lord Of The Lost reinvent themselves yet again. With OPVS NOIR Vol. 2, another 11 heartfelt songs join the three-part cycle, tying seamlessly into Vol. 1. Once again produced by frontman Chris Harms in the historic Chameleon Studios, it is yet another stirring example of the Hamburg-based band’s unparalleled versatility. Completely fearless, Lord Of The Lost have long since playfully risen above genre conventions and expectations. OPVS NOIR Vol. 2 mercilessly opens new doors in the band’s musical palace, yet still feels 100% at home for fans from the very beginning.
Opening with dark yet catchy “The Fall From Grace”, Lord Of The Lost immediately showcases their way with grand ballroom choruses weaved into grave melodies that will continue to sit enthroned on all the varied tracks until the last note of the ballad “Sharp Edges”. Joining in are guests ranging from scene favorites to top-tier musicians outside the metal genre. First up is Infected Rain’s Lena Scissorhands, who refines the pitch-black “Would You Walk With Me Through Hell?” with the full range of her fierce, yet fragile vocals. Similarly, Anna Brunner of rising melodic metal stars League Of Distortion and symphonic metal band Exit Eden lends her energetic voice to “Please Break The Silence”, inducing goosebumps – every talent is an important scene in OPVS NOIR’s grimly colorful movie for the ears. Unexpectedly, yet fittingly, Finnish rap artist Käärijä, runner-up at Eurovision 2023, turns “Raveyard” into a dancefloor with a mix of industrial, gothic, and Finnish rap—as if heralding the dawn of a new genre. The most moving collaboration is the opulent “What Have We Become”, in which experimental artist IAMX meets Chris Harms for a cathartic duet.
OPVS NOIR Vol. 2 adds another 11 songs to the trilogy and is released in several editions, among them strictly limited collectibles. Order here. Available in many formats Including strictly limited collector’s editions.
OPVS NOIR Vol. 2 will be available in the following formats:
– 1LP Vinyl Deluxe Edition Splattered Translucent Turquoise/White, Black with 12-page booklet. Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive (strictly limited to 200 copies worldwide)
– 1LP Liquid Vinyl Turquoise, Black with 12-page booklet. Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive (strictly limited to 200 copies worldwide)
– 1LP Gatefold Cristallo with 12-page booklet. LordShop exclusive (strictly limited to 200 copies worldwide)
– 1LP Gatefold Recycled Black
– 1CD in paper sleeve for everyone that already own a OPVS NOIR Collectors Edition (= Earbook or Wooden Box Set)
– 1CD 6-page Digisleevewith 16-page booklet
– Music Cassette Noir with silver print Napalm Records Mailorder & LordShop exclusive (strictly limited to 150 copies worldwide)
– Digital Album
– Deep Dive Edition, containing OPVS NOIR Vol. 2 Digisleeve with 16-page booklet, USB Stick incl. 8 so called “audio stems” per song, so you can deep dive into listening to the vocals only, the guitars only, the drums only, and so on. Also perfect for musicians to create your own playthrough versions or for audio engineers to create remixes. CD and USB stick bundled in a cloth bag – Napalm Records Mailorder Europe & LordShop exclusive
OPVS NOIR Vol. 2 tracklisting:
“The Fall From Grace”
“Would You Walk With Me Through Hell?” (& Infected Rain)
“One Of Us Will Be Next”
“Walls Of Eden”
“Raveyard” (feat. Käärijä)
“The Last Star”
“What Have We Become” (feat. IAMX)
“Winter’s Dying Heart”
“Scarlight”
“Please Break The Silencev (feat. Anna Brunner)
“Sharp Edges”
Audio Stems per song:
01 Drums, Percussion and Beats
02 Bass, Bass Synths
03 Rhythm Guitars
04 Additional Guitars
05 Piano
06 Orchestra, Choir, Organ
07 Synths
08 Vocals
+ Audio Click
+ MIDI Track containing all tempo and time signature changes
Audio format:
WAV, 44.1 kHz, 24 Bit
“Raveyard” video:
Find Lord Of The Lost’s tour itinerary at lordofthelost.de.
Lord Of The Lost are:
Chris Harms – Vocals, Guitar
Pi Stoffers – Guitar
Benjamin “Benji“ Mundigler – Guitar, Synths
Klaas Helmecke – Bass
Gerrit Heinemann – Piano, Synths, Percussion
Niklas Kahl – Drums
(Photo – VDPictures)
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