Birdmask Share Single “Recovery” from Upcoming EP


Manuel Gagneux, better known for his work with Zeal & Ardor, recently put out the latest single from his solo project Birdmask. The track, “Recovery”, is the second revealed from his new EP Tristan, due out this November 24th. Head into the article below to hear the new song, and read more about Birdmask.

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Watch the New Zeal and Ardor Music Video for “Golden Liar”


Zeal & Ardor have shared a new video for their current single – “Golden Liar,” the fifth off their upcoming self-titled album. Pre-orders are live now at hte link below. The release is due out on February 11th, 2022, via MVKA. The 14-track album was recorded by Marc Obrist and frontman Manuel Gagneux at Hutch Sounds and mixed & mastered by Will Putney at Graphic Nature Audio. The band is currently on tour with Mastodon and Opeth in North America. Watch the video now for “Golden Liar!”

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Zeal and Ardor Shares New Single “Golden Liar” – on Tour with Mastodon and Opeth Now


Zeal & Ardor have already announced their new album, a self-titled release, due out on February 11th, 2022, via MVKA. The 14-track album was recorded by Marc Obrist and frontman Manuel Gagneux at Hutch Sounds and mixed & mastered by Will Putney at Graphic Nature Audio. The band is currently on tour with Mastodon and Opeth in North America. Listen to the new single “Golden Liar,” the fifth off the album, and pre-order it now.

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Zeal and Ardor Shares New Single “Bow” – New Album Due in 2022


Genre-bending band Zeal & Ardor has announced they will release a new album, a self-titled release, due out on February 11th, 2022, via MVKA. The 14-track album was recorded by Marc Obrist and frontman Manuel Gagneux at Hutch Sounds and mixed & mastered by Will Putney at Graphic Nature Audio. Listen to the first single “Bow” and pre-order the album now.

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PODCAST: EPISODE 26 – Zeal and Ardor Discusses The Journey of an Artist, and New Music


Ghost Cult caught up with Zeal & Ardor mastermind Manuel Gagneux backstage at Terminal 5 recently in New York City. We chatted with him about the bands’ current album Live In London (MVKA), touring, his approach to art, the arc of his career up to now, and his plans for new Z&A music and when he expects a release. Check it out! Continue reading


Zeal & Ardor – Live In London


For many people a live album is hardly worth bothering with. The performances can vary from being exact replicas of the studio recordings to blandly and barely played. However, a great live album is a thing of beauty, and any naysayers of the format are hard pressed to deny the electricity that jumps out of one’s speakers or headphones. Think of how enthralling Slipknot’s live material sounds, or how well crafted an Iron Maiden set-list can be and you’ll find the value in live recordings.Continue reading


Hear Zeal And Ardor Perform On BBC Radio 1‘s Rock Show


Perturbator, by Susanne A. Maathuis Photography

New York’s experimental artists Zeal And Ardor recorded an in-studio session at Maida Vale for BBC Radio 1‘s Rock Show With Daniel P Carter. The performance aired yesterday July 9th. You can check it out below.Continue reading


Zeal & Ardor – Devil is Fine


How open-minded are you? I mean, really properly open-minded, not just trying to be too-cool-for-school open-minded? I ask the question because this beguiling, genre twisting and highly evocative second album from Zeal & Ardor will certainly put you through your paces.Continue reading