Depressive black metal visionaries GHOST BATH have emerged from the abyss once more, unveiling their upcoming album, Rose Thorn Necklace, set for release on May 9th via Nuclear Blast Records. Marking a departure from their Moonlover-Starmourner-Self Loather conceptual trilogy, sole mastermind Nameless (Dennis Mikula) crafts his most intense and introspective work yet, blending blackened aggression with melancholic soundscapes that push his project into uncharted territory.
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A Glimpse into Rose Thorn Necklace
The first glimpse of the album comes in the form of its self-titled single, “Rose Thorn Necklace.” Directed by blo0m, the accompanying music video paints a harrowing yet hypnotic visual representation of the album’s themes.
GHOST BATH comments:
“‘Rose Thorn Necklace’ is both beautiful and grotesque. It blurs the lines between fantasy and reality, exploring the contrast of something gorgeous and disgusting. I tried my best to not hold myself back – both musically and lyrically – and this is the result; depressive black metal with raw emotion, unique melodies, and textured synths.”
Watch ‘Rose Thorn Necklace’ music video:
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Album Details & Formats
Recorded between January and June 2024, Rose Thorn Necklace features drum tracking engineered by Mike Heller at Heaven and Heller Studios, while Nameless handled all other recordings at his home studio. The album was mixed and mastered by Jack Shirley, with cover artwork designed by Ksenija Tarasova.
Rose Thorn Necklace will be available in the following formats:
- CD Jewel Case
- LP (Pink Swirl / Red Swirl)
Rose Thorn Necklace Tracklist
- Grotesque Display
- Rose Thorn Necklace
- Well, I Tried Drowning
- Thinly Sliced Heart Muscle
- Dandelion Tea
- Vodka Butterfly
- Stamen and Pistil
- Needles
- Throat Cancer
GHOST BATH Joins Shining Over North America 2025 Tour
In support of the new album, GHOST BATH will embark on the Shining Over North America 2025 tour alongside SWALLOW THE SUN, HARAKIRI FOR THE SKY, and SNAKES OF RUSSIA. The 23-date trek kicks off in Detroit, MI, on February 20th and will cover major cities across the U.S. and Canada before concluding in Chicago on March 15th.
Tour Dates:
- Feb 20 – Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary
- Feb 21 – Toronto, ON @ Velvet Underground
- Feb 22 – Montreal, QC @ Les Foufounes Électriques
- Feb 23 – Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall
- Feb 24 – New York, NY @ Gramercy Theater
- Feb 25 – Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage
- Feb 26 – Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819
- Feb 27 – Atlanta, GA @ The Earl
- Feb 28 – Orlando, FL @ Conduit
- Mar 01 – Pensacola, FL @ Handlebar
- Mar 02 – Houston, TX @ Parish Room @ House of Blues
- Mar 03 – Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live
- Mar 04 – Albuquerque, NM @ Launch Pad
- Mar 05 – Phoenix, AZ @ Rebel
- Mar 06 – San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick
- Mar 07 – Los Angeles, CA @ Echoplex
- Mar 08 – San Francisco, CA @ Neck of The Woods
- Mar 09 – Portland, OR @ Bossanova Ballroom
- Mar 10 – Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
- Mar 12 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Metro Music Hall
- Mar 13 – Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater
- Mar 14 – Omaha, NE @ Reverb
- Mar 15 – Chicago, IL @ Reggies
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With its harrowing emotional depths and raw sonic beauty, Rose Thorn Necklace promises to be another landmark release in GHOST BATH’s ever-evolving discography. Stay tuned for more updates, and catch them live on tour in 2025!
