The black metal scene has often, and justifiably, been accused of being overly conservative and restrictive. Attempts to make progress within the style or to fuse it with other kinds of music have been met with resistance. Worse still, the stain of far-right politics that has marred certain bands and fans has never been truly rinsed out.
UK-based black metallers Dawn Ray’d have announced the first details of their upcoming third full length studio album – along with their first live dates in the UK to support the release. To Know The Light arrivess on on March 24th, 2023 – with the first single released in early January. The band has posted a teaser online today, pre-orders will launch in the new year. Watch the teaser right now!