Nocturnal Masquerade
Nocturnal Masquerade | ||||
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Studio album by Toothgrinder | ||||
Released | January 29, 2016 | |||
Recorded | Summer 2015 | |||
Studio | Oceanic Recording, Bethesda, MD Valencia Recording, Baltimore, MD | |||
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Length | 42:00 | |||
Label | Spinefarm | |||
Producer | Taylor Larson | |||
Toothgrinder chronology | ||||
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Source | Rating |
Exclaim! | 7/10[2] |
Metal Injection | 9.5/10[3] |
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Nocturnal Masquerade is the debut studio album by American metalcore band Toothgrinder. The album was released on January 29, 2016, through Spinefarm Records.[6] This is the last release to feature guitarist Matt Mielke.
Overview
The album was produced by Taylor Larson (Darkest Hour, Veil of Maya).[3] Spencer Sotelo of Periphery provides guest vocals on the song "Diamonds for Gold."
Five music videos were released from the album: "The House (That Fear Built)" on November 3, 2015; "Lace & Anchor" on November 25; "Diamonds for Gold" on January 18, 2016; "Blue" on April 20; and "Coeur D'Alene" on June 22.
The songs "The Hour Angle," "Dejection / Despondency," and "Schizophrenic Jubilee" were re-recorded from the EP Schizophrenic Jubilee.
Track listing
All tracks are written by Toothgrinder
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "The House (That Fear Built)" | 3:52 |
2. | "Lace & Anchor" | 3:50 |
3. | "Coeur D'Alene" | 3:01 |
4. | "I Lie in Rain" | 3:00 |
5. | "Blue" | 4:30 |
6. | "The Hour Angle" | 3:36 |
7. | "Dance of Damsels" | 3:07 |
8. | "Diamonds for Gold" (feat. Spencer Sotelo) | 3:29 |
9. | "Nocturnal Masquerade" | 2:43 |
10. | "Despondency / Dejection" | 3:26 |
11. | "Schizophrenic Jubilee" | 3:24 |
12. | "Waltz of Madmen" | 4:08 |
Total length: | 42:00 |
Personnel
- Toothgrinder
- Justin Matthews – lead vocals
- Jason Goss – rhythm guitar
- Matt Mielke – lead guitar
- Matt Arensdorf – bass, backing vocals
- Wills Weller – drums
- Additional personnel
- Spencer Sotelo – additional vocals on track 8, additional engineering
- Taylor Larson – production, engineering, mixing
- Paul Leavitt – mastering
References
- ^ a b Wingerschimdt, Kip (February 1, 2016). "Toothgrinder's Nocturnal Masquerade Expertly Weaves Fury and Melody Together to Dizzying Results". MetalSucks. Retrieved November 8, 2017.
- ^ a b Walschots, Natalie Zina (January 27, 2016). "Toothgrinder Nocturnal Masquerade". Exclaim!. Retrieved November 8, 2017.
- ^ a b Rowe, Riley (January 26, 2016). "Album Review: TOOTHGRINDER Nocturnal Masquerade". Metal Injection. Retrieved November 8, 2017.
- ^ Rees, Adam (January 7, 2016). "Toothgrinder: Nocturnal Masquerade". Metal Hammer. Team Rock. Retrieved November 8, 2017.
- ^ Senior, Nicholas (January 28, 2016). "Album Review: Toothgrinder - 'Nocturnal Masquerade'". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved November 8, 2017.
- ^ "Toothgrinder Share New Song 'Blue,' Album Out 1/29, Hit the Road, To Tour Forever". Spinefarm Records. Retrieved November 8, 2017.