Denver, CO’s NightWraith are back with a new single, “The Candlelight,” a slice of black ‘n’ roll goodness just in time for the holidays. The band also just welcomed a new member, Lauren Vieira of local band Dreadnought, as their full-time keyboard and synth player.
Originally written during sessions for their previous album Divergence, “The Candlelight” didn’t quite fit the mold, so the band saved it.
Lyrically, “The Candlelight” is a romantic ode to a wild, creative era in frontman Ben Pitts’ life, specifically his time living in Denver’s legendary punk house The Yellow Bordello.
“It can be hard to take a leap of faith and think outside the box, but if an artist won’t take risks, then nothing new is ever going to happen. I hope listeners will understand our vision for ‘The Candlelight’ and are receptive to the risks we’ve taken by releasing a non-traditional sounding heavy metal song,” he says.
The single’s artwork, illustrated by Nate Burns (@revoltingworship), features an otherworldly woman conjuring Bacchanalian party magic and done entirely in pen. The track was recorded at The Band Cave (Denver, CO) and mixed/mastered by Van Labrakis (NITE) in the Bay Area.
“The recording process was quick and easy, allowing everyone’s natural performances to shine. It was my third time engineering music with NightWraith, so we were all familiar with the process and each band member’s recording style. Because of our comfort level, we took a more creative and natural approach,” says Jacob St. Amand (bass, recording engineer).
The song is a sneak peak of their fourth full-length album, which promises to be their darkest and most cohesive work yet. With a renewed collaborative energy and a lineup firing on all cylinders, fans can expect music that’s both emotionally resonant and musically daring.
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