Metalcore titans Crystal Lake have returned in full pressure with the discharge of their punishing new single, “Crossing Nails.” This marks the band’s first launch of 2025 and continues the momentum following final 12 months’s label signing with Century Media Data. The one not solely showcases the group’s refined sonic aggression, but additionally arrives with the announcement of their long-awaited new album, set to drop in January 2026.
Presently storming by way of a run of European festivals and unique headline dates, the band is placing “Crossing Nails” straight into the hearts of followers outdated and new, with its high-octane nü-metal core wrapped in sharp visible presentation. A putting official visualizer has additionally dropped, providing a style of the power to return on their subsequent full-length effort — their first since 2019’s fan-favorite Helix.
Crystal Lake vocalist John Robert Centorrino spoke on the that means behind “Crossing Nails”, saying: “I’ve a really love//hate relationship with God and the church. Rising up in a brilliant non secular family + going to 2 Catholic faculties – I noticed first-hand how they use God as a weapon of management.
“I wanted folks to be there for me. To avoid wasting me from myself. To like me, they usually had been by no means there. They made me concern & hate one thing I ought to have beloved. Concern shouldn’t be love. Hate shouldn’t be energy. Management shouldn’t be religion. Imagine in YOURSELF. Love YOURSELF. Management YOURSELF. Religion shouldn’t be a weapon – it is peace.”
Crystal Lake guitarist YD on the musical strategy: “With this observe, we have stored the heaviness that is at all times been core to our sound, however introduced the straight, speedy riff work to the forefront and wrapped the entire tune in a extra catchy construction.
“We additionally experimented with rhythmic and groove components that have not actually appeared in Crystal Lake‘s music earlier than, permitting us to discover a brand new type of expression. By mixing elements of my private musical background into the tune in a playful means, I believe we managed to combine that basic hardcore and metallic vibe in a contemporary and thrilling kind.
“‘Crossing Nails’ is a brand new type of hybrid tune that mixes explosive reside power with a robust sense of unity everybody can take pleasure in. Hope you’re feeling that if you hear it!”
Count on extra Crystal Lake information, album particulars, and new singles within the coming months.
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