NEWS: LORD OF THE LOST Announce Part 1 of Album Trilogy & Reveal New Single ‘My Sanctuary’

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.

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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

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OPVS NOIR Vol. 1 will be available in the following formats:

Wooden Book Collectors Box

3 CD Digipak in cross format, containing OPVS NOIR Vol. 1 CD plus two placeholders for the upcoming OPVS NOIR Vol. 2 and OPVS NOIR Vol. 3, 48 pages booklet, Bonus Live CD (details to be revealed later) plus 80 pages notebook with handwritten album lyrics by Chris Harms – Napalm Records Mailorder Europe & LORDSHOP exclusive (strictly limited)

Earbook Collectors Edition

With 48 page book, containing OPVS NOIR Vol. 1 CD plus two placeholders for the upcoming OPVS NOIR Vol.2 and OPVS NOIR Vol. 3 – Napalm Records Mailorder Europe & LORDSHOP exclusive (strictly limited)

1-LP Liquid Gatefold Vinyl NOIR & MOONSHINE SILVER

With 12p booklet – Napalm Records Mailorder Europe exclusive (strictly limited)

1-LP Gatefold Vinyl Deluxe SPLATTERED DARK NIGHT BLUE (translucent)

With 12 pages booklet – Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive (strictly limited)

1-LP Gatefold Vinyl CRISTALLO

With 12inch booklet – LORDSHOP exclusive (strictly limited)

1-LP Gatefold Vinyl Recycled NOIR

Music Cassette NOIR WITH SILVER PRINT –

Napalm Records Mailorder Europe & LORDSHOP exclusive (strictly limited)

1-CD Digisleeve with 16 pages booklet

Digital Album

OPVS NOIR Vol. 1 track list:

1 Bazaar Bizarre
2 My Sanctuary
3 Light Can Only Shine In The Darkness (feat. Sharon den Adel)
4 I Will Die In It
5 Moonstruck (feat. Stimmgewalt)
6 Damage (feat. Whiplasher Bernadotte)
7 Ghosts (feat. Tina Guo)
8 Lords Of Fyre (feat. Feuerschwanz)
9 The Things We Do For Love
10 The Sadness In Everything (feat. Anna Maria Rose)
11 Dreams Are Never Alone