Germany's dark rockers Lord Of The Lost have announced a new album trilogy, a work, transformation, 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 entire album trilogy, set to be released in multiple editions, including, of course, strictly limited collector's items.

Each volume contains 11 songs, totalling 33 tracks that conclude the delightfully eccentric chapter of Blood & Glitter and initiate an uncompromising return to the band's dark core. While Lord Of The Lost previously found itself in the spotlight of vast open stages, Opvs Noir Vol. 1, set for release on 8 August via Napalm Records, represents a confident descent into previously untouched emotional depths.

Chris Harms about 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 three-part journey..."

Opvs Noir is not only a musically exciting step but 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 operates - the only constant remains change.

But 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. The tone is set: dark wave metal on an amphitheatre scale.

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 Lord Of The Lost's universe. This band takes the expectations of its ever-growing fanbase and moulds 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... Also, check the Lord Of The Lost live/tour dates (below). Link

Opvs Noir Vol. 1 tracklist:
01. Bazaar Bizarre
02. My Sanctuary
03. Light Can Only Shine In The Darkness (& Within Temptation)
04. I Will Die In It
05. Moonstruck (& Stimmgewalt)
06. Damage (feat. Whiplasher Bernadotte)
07. Ghosts (feat. Tina Guo)
08. Lords Of Fyre (& Feuerschwanz)
09. The Things We Do For Love
10. The Sadness In Everything (feat. Anna Maria Rose)
11. Dreams Are Never Alone

Lord Of The Lost Live 2025:
 
* Lord Of The Lost - Latin America Tour:
25.04.25 MX - Ciudad de México
27.04.25 CR - San José w/ Powerwolf
29.04.25 CO - Bogotá
01.05.25 AR - Buenos Aires
04.05.25 BR - São Paulo
05.05.25 CL - Santiago de Chile w/ Powerwolf
 
* Lord Of The Lost & Feuerschwanz - Lords Of Fyre Co-Headline Tour:
w/ The Dark Side Of The Moon
02.10.25 DE - Berlin / Columbiahalle
03.10.25 DE - Leipzig / Haus Auensee
04.10.25 DE - Offenbach / Stadthalle
10.10.25 DE - Hanover / Swiss Life Hall
11.10.25 DE - Fürth / Stadthalle
17.10.25 DE - Munich / Zenith
18.10.25 DE - Düsseldorf / Mitsubishi Halle
 
* Lord Of The Lost - UK + Ireland Tour: 
30.10.25 UK - Wolverhampton
31.10.25 UK - Manchester
02.11.25 UK - Glasgow
04.11.25 UK - Belfast
05.11.25 IE - Dublin
07.11.25 UK - Bristol
08.11.25 UK - London
09.11.25 UK - Southampton
 
* Lord Of The Lost - Festivals:
13.06.25 DE - Gardelegen / Metal Frenzy Festival
14.06.25 CH - Interlaken / Grienfield Festival
20.07.25 DE - Cologne / Amphi Festival
02.08.25 RO - Rasnov Fortress / Rockstadt Extreme Fest
06.08.25 ES - Villena / Leyendas del Rock
10.08.25 UK - Derbyshire / Bloodstock Open Air
19.10.25 NL - Den Bosch / The Rock Circus
01.11.25 UK - Whitby / Tomorrows Ghosts Festival

* Lordfest:
13.12.25 DE - Hamburg / Sporthalle