Wailin Storms announce new album ‘The Arsonist’

WAILIN STORMS have announced a new album!

The Durham, North Carolina gothic rock band will release their fifth full-length album The Arsonist on July 10th, 2026 via Season of Mist. The record follows 2023’s The Silver Snake Unfolds and was recorded fully analogue by Matt Talbott of HUM at Earth Analog.

Recorded in full analogue, The Arsonist spans nine tracks and explores themes of love, fear, loss and emotional volatility. Musically, the album moves between raw blues punk, gothic rock and folk‑leaning melancholy, with an intentionally human and unpolished sound.

Alongside the announcement, WAILIN STORMS have unveiled the lead single and title track The Arsonist, which is available now with an official music video.

Speaking about the upcoming album, vocalist/guitarist Justin Storms says, “The Arsonist was forged in the fires of our hearts. The title track was the initial spark for the album. It’s about the fear of losing the person you love most in life, a love that is so consuming that it takes on many forms: a car crash, a tumultuous sea, vines wrapping around a tree, a house fire.”

Watch the official music video for The Arsonist here:

Also, you can view both the track list and artwork for the upcoming new album below:

Track List: 

1. Dead End
2. Heart of Mine
3. You Never Answered
4. The Arsonist
5. Never Rest
6. Saved
7. Patient Night
8. The Wind
9. It’s All Dark Now Where Your Eyes Used to Be

The Arsonist is set for release on July 10th, 2026 via Season of Mist. Pre-orders are available now and can be purchased here.

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