Official press release:
“Pioneer” an adjective to be used carefully. Many wish they were, most are not. Diamond Head – the Stourbridge, England-born New Wave Of British Heavy Metal pioneers – return to the world stage with a new album. The Coffin Train is at once fresh and exuberant while also being a stone-cold classic slice of old-school heavy metal excellence. Is it packed with the sort of riff-fueled power that founding member (and riff lord) Brian Tatler led a genre and influenced the odd band or two with. It’s electric for sure… and then some.
The album’s lead single, “Belly Of The Beast”, is a ripping signal of intent with huge, catchy, crunchy riffs coupled with Rasmus Bom Andersen’s fiery vocals and married to a steam-engine old-school tempo which will have headbangers gleefully reaching for their air guitars and aspirin. It is both furious and thickly intense.
Remarks Tatler:
“‘Belly Of The Beast’ is the lead track on the album and the first single. This is classic Diamond Head, bringing to mind songs like ‘Helpless’ and ‘The Prince’. It’s a very exciting song to play and really pumps up your adrenaline. It’s in your face the whole way though.“
Andersen adds:
“It’s a song about personal demons; everyone carries at least one through their life. Don’t be hasty to judge people, for we all have a battle inside.”
View Diamond Head’s “Belly Of The Beast” video at Loudersound below. The Coffin Train will be released via Silver Lining Music May 24th. Pre-orders are available now at this location.
The Coffin Train track listing:
- “Belly Of The Beast”
- “The Messenger”
- “The Coffin Train”
- “Shades Of Black”
- “The Sleeper (Prelude)”
- “The Sleeper”
- “Death By Design”
- “Serrated Love”
- “The Phoenix”
- “Until We Burn”
