Die schwedischen Death-Metal-Veteranen Gates of Ishtar haben mit „Ghosts“ den ersten Song sowie das dazugehörige Musikvideo aus ihrem kommenden Comeback-Album „Murder the Light“ veröffentlicht. Es handelt sich um das vierte Studioalbum der Band – ihr erstes seit 29 Jahren –, das am 21. Januar 2027 über The Circle Music erscheinen wird.
"We’re incredibly proud to finally present ‘Ghosts’, the first single from our upcoming album ‘Murder the Light’”, said the band. “After all these years, it feels amazing to share new material with you again. A huge thank you to everyone who’s been with us since the early days, and to those who have discovered Gates of Ishtar along the way. This one is for you."
The band previously commented regarding the new album: “After nearly three decades, Gates of Ishtar return. This January we will release our first album since 1998. Not a look back, but a continuation built on the same foundation and spirit that defined us then and still drives us now. The new material stays true to the sound and identity that shaped our earlier work. While reflecting the years that have passed and the experiences gained along the way, now nearly thirty years later, the fire still burns even brighter and more intensely than ever.”
The Circle Music also added regarding the album: “Long before melodic death metal became a global phenomenon, Gates of Ishtar helped define the Swedish sound with their masterful balance of razor-edged riffs, melancholic melodies, and timeless songwriting. Their influence can still be heard throughout the genre, even if history has never granted them the recognition they so richly deserve. "Murder the Light" does not seek to recreate the past. It expands upon it with confidence, maturity, and the same creative fire that made the band's early recordings so enduring. Every composition reflects musicians who have remained true to their identity while allowing nearly three decades of life and experience to shape their art. This is the return of a band with something meaningful to say.”
Checkt den neuen Song hier:
"Murder the Light" Tracklisting:
1. In Fires Forged
2. Ghosts
3. Murder the Light
4. Mother North
5. Let Go of My Burden
6. Dawn of Time
7. Nevermore
8. Still Life
