Down announce new album ‘Volume V’
DOWN have announced a brand new album!
The New Orleans heavy metal supergroup have revealed their long-awaited new album, Volume V, which is scheduled for release on November 20th via Nuclear Blast Records. The upcoming record marks the band’s first full-length studio album since 2014’s Down IV – Part Two EP.
Speaking about the new album, vocalist Philip H. Anselmo shares, “we were all excited about this. There was a sense of lightness in the air. Everyone’s attitude was positive. There was more focus than ever. It just felt fresh again. Each one of us was individually striving for something, and I believe we achieved what we wanted to achieve. The record is a journey. It’s classic DOWN, but it’s also unique.”
Guitarist Kirk Windstein adds, “everybody played their asses off, wrote great riffs, and Philip is singing amazing. There’s so much electricity when we get together. To me, it’s the same vibe as our debut NOLA, but we’ve got another 35 years of experience as songwriters.”
To coincide with the announcement, the band have also unveiled Blood Oath, the lead single from the upcoming album. Speaking about the track, Anselmo says, “anybody who’s from New Orleans is going to get a kick out of the references to the city. Musically, it’s got a big hook. It’s a DOWN song, but it takes a turn.”
Guitarist Pepper Keenan adds, “you’ll know it’s DOWN right off the fucking bat. It’s heavy in its attack.”
Watch the official music video for Blood Oath here:
Also, you can view both the track list and artwork for the upcoming new album below:
Track List:
- The Myth
- Merciful Fate
- Turn Out The Light
- The Message
- Causeway Grief
- Blood Oath
- They Walk The Night
- They Came From Dust
- Ozz
- Twice-Told Tales
Volume V is set for release on November 20th via Nuclear Blast Records. Pre-orders are available now and can be purchased here.
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