Australian metal band Northlane have a new album, "Anemoia," on the horizon. Produced by Jordan Fish, the band’s eighth album will be released on November 27th on all streaming platforms. Shortly after their album is released, Northlane will be opening for Dayseeker’s UK and European tour. Once Dayseeker’s tour wraps, it won’t be long till the band is back on the road again. The band has announced their headlining U.S. tour occurring February and March of 2027. Since the announcement of "Anemoia" the band has been releasing singles such as "Crucified," "Evian," and "CUT_it," today we look at their newest single Deathwish.
This song starts out with a haunting echo of the lyrics “I tear the world apart just to feel your fractured heart explode. I’m the center of the universe, I'm blind to what you need.” Then BOOM, an electronic beat meant for circle pit unmatched kicks the song into overdrive. Vocally there’s a combination of speak-shouting lyrics that progressively get heavier and more scream-like. Now, to describe the breakdown. Imagine you’re in a spaceship flying around and it was already going fast, but then you pull a lever. That lever was the turbo speed, and suddenly you feel your whole body flying back towards your imaginary seat. Speaking of space, the lyrics come back often to, “I’m the center of the universe, I don’t care what you believe.” Reminds me of learning about the different historical models of the center of the universe when I was in school. For example, the heliocentric model, meaning the sun is the center of our solar system which was most commonly thought of in the 16th century. The lyrics seem to be a call out to anyone who refuses to be receptive to others and their lived experiences. “It’s all just projection, you’ve been neglected, you’re overprotective, but you’ve got a death wish.”
The singles are rolling out for the public to enjoy, and if this single indicates anything about "Anemoia," it’s an album like no other. It’s fiery, frantic, and has a dominance to it that’ll be captivating the masses. Northlane’s new album "Anemoia" will be out November 27th, 2026, and in the meantime, you can stream the singles from their album, including "Deathwish," below!
