Genrefluid visionaries Lord Of The Lost captivate with their first single, ‘My Sanctuary’, and its official music video, offering a mesmerising glimpse into their upcoming full-length album, OPVS NOIR Vol. 1, set for release on 8th August, 2025 via Napalm Records.
Watch the video to ‘My Sanctury’ here: https://youtu.be/cFAtUezHtY4
Pre-order OPVS NOIR Vol. 1 here: https://lnk.to/LOTL-OPVSNOIR/napalmrecords
With ‘My Sanctuary’ – and the coming entire OPVS NOIR trilogy as a whole – the #1 charting band return to a much heavier sound compared to their latest hits. Razor-sharp riffs blend seamlessly with gothic harmonies and orchestral grandeur, while Chris Harms‘ deep baritone vocals create a sonic sanctuary, inviting listeners to embrace their inner darkness.
A work, a transformation, a re-entry into the melancholic self – OPVS NOIR is in no danger of becoming an offspring of understatement, neither in its title nor in its musical opulence. And rightly so: Not only will it be the first album as a six-piece band, but it also marks the beginning of an album trilogy, available in multiple editions, including, of course, strictly limited collector’s items. Each volume contains 11 songs, totaling 33 tracks that not only conclude the eccentric chapter of Blood & Glitter, but also initiate an uncompromising return to the dark core of the band.
Vocalist Chris Harms commented on the new single: “We have 33 songs to choose from, but which one will be the first single to pave the way into a new era and mark the beginning of a trilogy? We chose ‘My Sanctuary’, which for us is a kind of gateway song that opens the door to the world of OPVS NOIR. It shows that darkness isn’t just about sadness – for many of us, darkness is a life force.”
| What is the essence of Lord Of The Lost in 2025? That is one of the questions OPVS NOIR Vol. 1 fearlessly begins to answer. Once again, the band proves not only musical excellence but also masterful craftsmanship: Produced by Chris Harms, recorded, mixed, and mastered at the legendary CHAMELEON STUDIOS in Hamburg, the 11 tracks hit with a force and brilliance that immediately transport us into a dark yet colourful ballroom. From there, the tone is set: Dark Wave Metal on an amphitheater scale. Chris Harms comments on the album: “Darkness, melancholy, loneliness – all words that often have negative connotations, that we may associate with danger, sadness and loss, and not without reason. But darkness can also be security, melancholy the warm and sentimental feeling of our memories, and loneliness becomes necessary silence, peace and inner contemplation. OPVS NOIR is a travel guide, or perhaps also a travelogue, through the dark sides of our inner world, which so often move precisely in the area of tension between what we emotionally categorize as positive or negative. And with Vol. 1, all of this is just the beginning of this 3-part journey…” OPVS NOIR is not only a musically exciting step but also a bold one. This becomes clear when looking at Lord Of The Lost‘s immediate past: support for Iron Maiden on two European tours, followed by their first North American shows in over a decade, sold-out headlining tours, participation in the final of the EUROVISION SONG CONTEST 2023, a #1 chart entry with the previous album Blood & Glitter, celebrated performances at the biggest festivals worldwide – they even had the honour of meeting King Charles in person. Hand on heart: How easy would it have been to keep riding this wave of success just a little longer? But that’s not how Lord Of The Lost operate – the only constant remains change. Everything is new, yet every note feels familiar. Behind each chorus awaits a surprise, in every line, a new door opens to further uncharted paths within the LOTL universe. This band takes the expectations of its ever-growing fanbase and molds them into songs that transcend genre boundaries – and turn moments into monuments that carry us all along: No one lost behind! OPVS NOIR Vol. 1: To be continued… UK dates below, with support from UK metal outfit Skarlett Riot and the synth-rock pioneers JULIEN-K (featuring Ryan Shuck and Amir Derakh of ORGY) from the US: 30.10.25 UK – Wolverhampton / KK’S Steel Mill 31.10.25 UK – Manchester / O2 Ritz 01.11.25 UK – Whitby / All Tomorrows Ghosts 02.11.25 UK – Glasgow / Garage 04.11.25 UK – Belfast / Limelight 1 05.11.25 UK – Dublin / Academy 07.11.25 UK – Bristol / The Prospect Building – Crane 08.11.25 UK – London / Electric Ballroom 09.11.25 UK – Southampton / Engine Rooms Lord Of The Lost are: Chris Harms – Vocals, Guitar Pi Stoffers – Guitar Class Grenayde – Bass Gared Dirge – Piano, Synths, Percussion, Guitar Niklas Kahl – Drums Lord Of The Lost online: Website Tiktok Napalm Records |
