Norwegian Rock outfit Leprous recently announced the coming of their new, 8th studio album entitled “Melodies Of Atonement” to be released in August via Inside Out Music worldwide.
Today the band has offered a second preview of the album, via the music video for the single “Silently Walking Alone”. The clip was directed by Dariusz Szermanowicz (Behemoth, Amon Amarth).
“’Silently Walking Alone’ is the opening song of the album, and it gives a whole other vibe than our previous album,” explains frontman/songwriter Einar Solberg. “It’s very electronic, epic, simplistic, and heavy. It’s kind of the sister song of ‘Atonement’ sound-wise, but you’ll be in for some surprises when it comes to the rest of the album. The song is about gradually learning to be ok by myself and to be ok in my own company. Hikes and nature have helped me quiet my mind and to become more level-headed.”
“Melodies Of Atonement” will be available in the following formats:
- Ltd. Deluxe 2CD+Blu-ray Artbook (with bonus track “Claustrophobic” (03:13), instrumental mix on bonus CD and Dolby Atmos mix, 5.1 Surround mix as well as HighRes Stereo 24/96 version on Blu-ray)
- Ltd. CD Mediabook & Patch (with bonus track “Claustrophobic” (03:13) & Leprous logo patch)
- Standard CD Jewelcase
- Gatefold 180g 2LP:
- Gatefold black 2LP - Ltd. Gatefold transparent red 2LP
- Ltd. Gatefold neon orange 2LP (300x copies from Jpc)
- Ltd. Gatefold transparent sun yellow-black marbled 2LP (500x copies from InsideOut & various other retailers)
- Ltd. Gatefold clear-black marbled 2LP (500x copies from Omerch UK & Europe)
- Gatefold translucent forest green 2LP (From IOM USA)
- Ltd. Gatefold apple red 2LP (300x from Leprous on tour in the USA)
- Ltd. Gatefold sea blue smoke 2LP (500x from Omerch USA)
- Ltd. Gatefold silver 2LP (300x from Omerch USA)
- Digital Album
- Digital album (Dolby Atmos)
The band previously commented about “Melodies Of Atonement”: “’Melodies of Atonement’ is the name of our new album and like every band on Earth thinks about their new album, we feel like it’s our best one so far! But in this case, it happens to be true…The orchestral elements are gone, which gives more space for each individual band member to shine. It’s straight to the point, and heavier than what we’ve been in a while…It’s a new sound. But it’s still Leprous. We can’t wait for you to hear it!”
Leprous recorded “Melodies Of Atonement” across the last months with David Castillo at Ghost Ward Studios in Sweden, while mixing with Adam Noble (Placebo, Biffy Clyro, Nothing But Thieves, etc.) and mastering with Robin Schmidt (The 1975, Placebo, The Gaslight Anthem, etc.).
The album’s front cover artwork was created based on photography by John Dolan and design by Ritxi Ostáriz.
Leprous also recently revealed a first North American headline tour with special guests Monuments and supports Fight The Fight for September and October 2024.
“We can’t wait to tour North America again together with our good friends in Monuments and Fight The Fight. It’s been too long and we’re super eager to come back!” said the band.
Leprous, Monuments & Fight The Fight “Melodies Of Atonement” US 2024 Tour Dates
09/04 – Nashville, TN – Eastside Bowl
09/05 – Atlanta, GA – Progpower USA
09/06 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground
09/07 – Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live!
09/08 – Mckees Rocks, PA – Roxian Theatre
09/10 – Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom
09/11 – Toronto, ON – The Opera House
09/12 – Montreal, QC – Beanfield Theatre
09/13 – New York, NY – Webster Hall
09/14 – Cambridge, MA – The Sinclair
09/15 – Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer
09/17 – Pontiac, MI – The Crofoot Ballroom
09/18 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues
09/19 – Chicago, IL – Metro
09/20 – Madison, WI – Majestic Theatre
09/21 – Minneapolis, MN – The Lyric at Skyway Theatre
09/23 – Englewood, CO – Gothic Theatre
09/24 – Salt Lake City, UT – Soundwell
09/26 – San Francisco, CA – August Hall
09/27 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
09/28 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile Theatre Underground
09/30 – Dallas, TX – Granada Theater
10/01 – Austin, TX – Mohawk
10/02 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall
10/04 – Orlando, FL – The Plaza Live
10/05 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Revolution
