Winter comes early this year, and today, cult metallers PARADISE LOST unveil the lyric video for their first single 'The Longest Winter' off their upcoming studio album »Medusa«. Watch the haunting new clip here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufs-kLZFyjU
"I read a story about how wildlife was once beginning to flourish in the 30 mile exclusion zone after the Chernobyl disaster in 1986 - particularly the wolf population," Nick Holmes explains the background of the song. "It was nice to think that that no matter how much mankind tried to fuck the planet up directly or indirectly, life carries on in some shape or form. But humans are humans and I recently heard that there is already now 'timed' hunting trips organised into the exclusion zone..."
This crushing doom track will be one of the 8 songs to be included on the band's 15th album, out on September 1st. The pre-order for »Medusa« starts today and you can now purchase the full-length release in several formats:
Standard jewelcase CD
Digibook including 2 bonus tracks
Various coloured 180g LP (black / clear / copper / grey+red bi-coloured / gold / NB anniversary green)
Collector’s box including the digibook, gatefold picture disc, the 7'' of 'Blood & Chaos', a candle, poster, band photo card and poster flag.
Mailorder edition Collector’s box including the digibook, gatefold picture disc, a 7'' featuring the tracks 'Shrines' and 'Symbolic Virtue', a candle, poster, band photo card, poster flag and exclusive cover artwork!
Pre-order the physical editions of the new album, including special merchandise here: http://nblast.de/ParadiseLostMedusaNB
Or get the digital versions here and receive 'The Longest Winter' as instant grat: http://nblast.de/ParadiseLostDigital
Or in the band shop: https://www.omerch.eu/shop/paradiselost/
Enjoy the track in our NB Novelties Playlist: http://sptfy.com/2zZF
In addition to the pre-order announcement, the band has revealed that they will perform an exclusive release show on September 1st at the LKA Longhorn in Stuttgart. For one night only, PARADISE LOST will perform their new album in its entirety as well as playing a very special setlist created by the fans! Click here to select YOUR 8 favourite songs that you want to hear in that set and discover 1 out of 10 song snippets from the new album once you cast your vote: http://nblast.de/ParadiseLostVote
For those who just can’t wait, a special 7'' vinyl single will be released on August 4th for the song 'Blood & Chaos', available in 4 different colours listed below:
7" black
7" clear+red splatter (mailorder only)
7" white+red bi-coloured (mailorder only)
7" clear (mailorder only)