DARKEST HOUR To Release 'Godless Prophets & The Migrant Flora' Album In March

DARKEST HOUR, the Washington, D.C. metalcore pioneers, will release their ninth full-length album, “Godless Prophets & The Migrant Flora”, on March 10 via Southern Lord Recordings. The 12-song effort was part of a crowdfunding campaign that the band launched earlier this year, with the ultimate tally netting the band well over 100% of the initial goal and allowing them to also create an album beyond their initial expectations. The band chose producer Kurt Ballou (HIGH ON FIRE, NAILS, CONVERGE) for “his obvious genius” (as guitar player Mike Schleibaum said) and recorded the release at Ballou‘s Godcity Studio. Artist Shaun Beaudry was commissioned to create a custom painting, giving the album a unique visual identity.

“Working at Godcity was the perfect vibe for this record and Kurt was everything we could have asked for in a producer,” said Schleibaum. “The passion and experience he brought to the whole album really shows.”

DARKEST HOUR has since partnered with Southern Lord Recordings, which Schleibaum discussed, saying: “The band has a long history of working with Greg and Southern Lord, who originally released the vinyl version of ‘The Mark Of Judas’. While working with Kurt, we became reacquainted with Greg. We’ve always respected Greg‘s work ethic, creative prowess and steadfast dedication to quality.”

“Southern Lord is beyond stoked to be working with longtime favorites DARKEST HOUR on their upcoming album! Their tasteful, seamless fusion of hardcore and metal as well as never ending dedication to underground music is both admirable and praiseworthy,” said Southern Lord founder Greg Anderson.

“Godless Prophets & The Migrant Flora” track listing:

01. Knife In The Safe Room
02. This Is The Truth
03. Timeless Numbers
04. None Of This Is The Truth
05. The Flesh & The Flowers Of Death
06. Those Who Survived
07. Another Headless Ruler Of The Used
08. Widowed
09. Enter Oblivion
10. The Last Of The Monuments
11. In The Name Of Us All
12. Beneath It Sleeps

DARKEST HOUR is John Henry (vocals), Mike Schleibaum (guitar), Mike Carrigan (guitar), Travis Orbin (drums) and Aaron Deal (bass).

Fonte: Blabbermouth.net