A Mortal Binding is the fourteenth[a] studio album by British heavy metal band My Dying Bride. It was released on 19 April 2024[1] through Nuclear Blast.[2]
| A Mortal Binding | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 19 April 2024[1] | |||
| Recorded | July–September 2023[2] | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 54:46 | |||
| Label | Nuclear Blast | |||
| Producer | Mark Mynett[2] | |||
| My Dying Bride chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Blabbermouth.net | 8.5/10[4] |
| Distorted Sound | 9/10[5] |
| Kerrang! | 3/5[6] |
| Metal Hammer |    [7] |
| MetalSucks | 4/5[8] |
Background
editThe band released the first single of the album, "Thornwyck Hymn", on 9 February 2024.[3] The song is named after the village of Thornwick in the band's home county of Yorkshire.[1] Describing of theme of the song, frontman Aaron Stainthorpe said, "Set upon the rugged coast of Yorkshire, Thornwyck village has spent an eternity being haunted by the chill waters that wash its shore — and the hidden folk who dwell in the salty depths. Woe betide anyone who fares into the briny sea, or even steels to close to its edge for they may never set foot back on mother earth."[3][2] The single was released with an accompanying music video, directed by Daniel Gray.[2] The album was produced, mixed, and mastered by Mark Mynett, who worked on the band's previous album, The Ghost of Orion.[2] The album was recorded in Manchester at Mynett's Mynetaur Productions studio between July and September 2023.[2][1]
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Andrew Craighan and Aaron Stainthorpe.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Her Dominion" | 6:11 |
| 2. | "Thornwyck Hymn" | 6:48 |
| 3. | "The 2nd of Three Bells" | 6:52 |
| 4. | "Unthroned Creed" | 7:01 |
| 5. | "The Apocalyptist" | 11:23 |
| 6. | "A Starving Heart" | 7:29 |
| 7. | "Crushed Embers" | 9:02 |
| Total length: | 54:46 | |
Personnel
edit- Aaron Stainthorpe – vocals
- Andrew Craighan – guitars
- Neil Blanchett - guitars
- Lena Abé – bass guitar
- Shaun Macgowan – keyboards, violins
- Dan Mullins – drums, percussion
Charts
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[9] | 18 |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[10] | 108 |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[11] | 155 |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[12] | 19 |
| Polish Albums (ZPAV)[13] | 28 |
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[14] | 87 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[15] | 27 |
| UK Album Downloads (OCC)[16] | 29 |
| UK Independent Albums (OCC)[17] | 15 |
| UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[18] | 6 |
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d Mills, Matt (9 February 2024). "My Dying Bride announce new album A Mortal Binding, release first single Thornwyck Hymn". Metal Hammer. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "A Mortal Binding". blabbermouth.net. 9 February 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ^ a b c Carter, Emily (9 February 2024). "My Dying Bride announce new album, A Mortal Binding". Kerrang. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ^ Lawson, Dom (17 April 2024). "A Mortal Binding". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ Press, Jack (16 April 2024). "ALBUM REVIEW: A Mortal Binding - My Dying Bride". Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ Ruskell, Nick (16 April 2024). "Album review: My Dying Bride – A Mortal Binding". Kerrang!. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ Travers, Paul (16 April 2024). ""Few bands can compete for sheer atmosphere and elegiac beauty": Doom metal legends My Dying Bride stay the course on gorgeous - if a little predictable - new album A Mortal Binding". Metal Hammer. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ Scythe, Mandy (17 April 2024). "Review: My Dying Bride Have a Renewed Energy on A Mortal Binding". MetalSucks. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ "Austriancharts.at – My Dying Bride – A Mortal Binding" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – My Dying Bride – A Mortal Binding" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – My Dying Bride – A Mortal Binding" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – My Dying Bride – A Mortal Binding" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ "OLiS - oficjalna lista sprzedaży - albumy" (in Polish). OLiS. Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Note: Change the date to 19.04.2024–25.04.2024 under "zmień zakres od–do:". Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
- ^ "Swisscharts.com – My Dying Bride – A Mortal Binding". Hung Medien. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
- ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
- ^ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
External links
edit- My Dying Bride – A Mortal Binding at Discogs (list of releases)