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NORTHLANE Spent More Than Two Years Working On Songs For Upcoming ‘Anemoia’ Album: ‘It’s Been A Long Process’
Australian metal band Northlane have revealed that work on their seventh studio album, "Anemoia", began not long after their 2024 EP "Mirror's Edge" and took more than two years to complete. Vocalist Marcus Bridge told interviewer Steve O'G that the extended process was needed to perfect the record's blend of heavy guitars with a nostalgic late-1990s and early-2000s electronic sound, while still keeping it recognisably Northlane. The album marks a significant creative step for the band, who worked with former Bring Me The Horizon member Jordan Fish as executive producer.
Fish, who recently signed a publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music, spent a week in Australia collaborating with songwriter/guitarist Jon Deiley, refining chorus melodies and adding subtle electronic touches without overpowering the band's established sound. The idea for "Anemoia" was reportedly sparked by a DJ set from UK producer Evian Christ, inspiring Deiley to explore trance elements alongside heavy guitar work. Due out on 30 October via independent release, the ten-track album includes "Evian" and "Anemoia" (featuring Dayseeker), and is described as the band's most hopeful record to date.
In short
- Northlane's new album "Anemoia" took over two years to make.
- Jordan Fish (ex-Bring Me The Horizon) served as executive producer.
- Album out 30 October, blends heavy metal with retro electronic sounds.
Explained simply
Northlane are an Australian metal band whose music combines heavy guitar parts with electronic sounds. “Anemoia” is their seventh studio album, following the 2024 EP “Mirror’s Edge”.
The album grew from guitarist and songwriter Jon Deiley’s interest in bringing trance and other electronic influences into the band’s sound. Former Bring Me The Horizon member Jordan Fish worked with Deiley on melodies and electronic details, while vocalist Marcus Bridge has said the band wanted the result to remain recognisably Northlane.
The project matters as a new creative direction for a band with an established sound, blending metal with musical styles associated with the late 1990s and early 2000s. Its title track features Dayseeker, and the record is described as Northlane’s most hopeful so far.
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