Today, doom metallers Patriarchs in Black reveal “Celestial Yard,” the second single from the band’s highly anticipated fourth album, Home, set for international release on August 15th via Metalville.
Dan Lorenzo says about the song: “About a year ago, Mark Sunshine asked me to write something on acoustic guitar for him. I believe that night I came up with the opening notes to what became ‘Celestial Yard.’ I finished the guitar parts a few days later and sent it off to Mark. Johnny Kelly played drums on it, and Emma Smoler added violin. I love what everybody came up with, but I’m still blown away by Sunshine’s melody, lyrics, and vocals. Yes, I know – we’re supposed to be a ‘heavy’ band, and this is mellow. I think it’s my favorite song on the album. This is a crushing-yet-nuanced emotional heaviness, immersed in a beautiful musical array.”
The official video for Patriarchs in Black‘s “Celestial Yard” can be seen & heard HERE at Metalville‘s official YouTube channel.
Former Type O Negative / Danzig drummer Johnny Kelly and guitarist and riff-writer Dan Lorenzo (Hades / Non-Fiction) founded Patriarchs in Black at the end of 2021. Their debut single “Demon of Regret” was released in January 2022, and the debut album Reach For The Scars was released in July 2022. Their second album, My Veneration, was released in October 2023, followed by Visioning in July 2024.
As with their previous releases, Dan and Johnny managed to secure some outstanding artists as guest musicians for their fourth long-player, Home.
Dan Lorenzo says about Home: “Did you ever see the movie Groundhog Day? Bill Murray is forced to live the same day over and over. How boring, right? I love pizza, but I don’t want to eat it every meal. With our new album, you will find our ‘usual’ doomy riffs, but we also took some chances. There’s acoustic guitars, violin, flute, and of course, lots of heavy riffs. Diversity – it keeps things interesting.
“I picked the title Home because as much as I love to travel, it’s always nice to come home.
“Johnny’s mom died last year. Some would say the Lord took her Home.
“Johnny and I recorded 17 new songs, but we couldn’t fit them all on this album.
“We are honored that some of the best vocalists and bassists worked with us to lend their talents. We hope you love Patriarchs in Black‘s Home.” Cover and tracklisting are as follows:
Tracklisting for Patriarchs in Black’s Home
1. Hymns for the Heretic
2. The Call
3. Burn Through Time
4. Frisson
5. Kaos
6. Storm King
7. Celestial Yard
8. Where You Think You’re Going
9. Beline
10. Pointed Fire
11. Enough Of You
12. Ready To Die
13. Shadows Grasp
14. Sweet Blood
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