Foregone
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| Released | 10 February 2023 | |||
| Length | 46:46 | |||
| Label | Nuclear Blast | |||
| Producer | Howard Benson | |||
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Foregone is the upcoming fourteenth studio album by Swedish heavy metal band In Flames. The album is set to be released on 10 February 2023 through Nuclear Blast and was produced by Howard Benson. It is the first album by the band to feature guitarist Chris Broderick who replaced Niclas Engelin.
Background and promotion
On 13 June 2022, In Flames announced they were re-signing with Nuclear Blast and released the single "State of Slow Decay";[1] the song was noted for having a sound similar to the band's earlier melodic death metal tracks.[2][3] On 1 August, the band released the single "The Great Deceiver".[4] On 15 September, In Flames announced their fourteenth album, Foregone, would be released on 10 February 2023.[5] The same day as the album's announcement, the band released a visualizer for a third single, "Foregone, Pt. 1".[6] "Foregone, Pt. 2" was released as the album's fourth single on 7 November along with a music video.[7] On 16 January 2023, one month before the album release, they unveiled the fifth single "Meet Your Maker" and its corresponding music video.[8]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "The Beginning of All Things" | 2:13 |
| 2. | "State of Slow Decay" | 3:58 |
| 3. | "Meet Your Maker" | 3:57 |
| 4. | "Bleeding Out" | 4:01 |
| 5. | "Foregone, Pt. 1" | 3:24 |
| 6. | "Foregone, Pt. 2" | 4:30 |
| 7. | "Pure Light of Mind" | 4:26 |
| 8. | "The Great Deceiver" | 3:45 |
| 9. | "In the Dark" | 4:17 |
| 10. | "A Dialogue in B Flat Minor" | 4:28 |
| 11. | "Cynosure" | 4:05 |
| 12. | "End the Transmission" | 3:42 |
| Total length: | 46:46 | |
Personnel
- In Flames
- Anders Fridén – lead vocals
- Björn Gelotte – lead guitar
- Chris Broderick – rhythm guitar
- Bryce Paul – bass, backing vocals
- Tanner Wayne – drums
- Additional personnel
- Howard Benson – production
- Joe Rickard – mixing
- Ted Jensen – mastering
References
- ^ "IN FLAMES Releases New Single 'State Of Slow Decay', Announces Fall 2022 North American Tour". Blabbermouth.net. 13 June 2022. Retrieved 13 November 2022.
- ^ "Hear In Flames' New Melodeath Rager "State of Slow Decay"". Revolver. 13 June 2022. Retrieved 13 November 2022.
- ^ Aarons, Ricky (13 June 2022). "In Flames Returns With Blistering 'State Of Slow Decay' Single". Wall of Sound. Retrieved 13 November 2022.
- ^ "Hear In Flames' Crushing New Song "The Great Deceiver"". Revolver. 1 August 2022. Retrieved 13 November 2022.
- ^ "IN FLAMES - announce new album Foregone!". 15 September 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
- ^ Hadusek, Jon (15 September 2022). "In Flames Announce New Album, Unveil "Foregone Pt. 1"". Consequence. Retrieved 13 November 2022.
- ^ "IN FLAMES Releases Music Video For 'Foregone Pt. 2'". Blabbermouth.net. 7 November 2022. Retrieved 13 November 2022.
- ^ "IN FLAMES Shares Music Video For New Single 'Meet Your Maker'". Blabbermouth.net. 16 January 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2023.