SPILL NEW MUSIC: CRYSTAL LAKE RELEASES THEIR SEVENTH ALBUM ‘THE WEIGHT OF SOUND’

CRYSTAL LAKE RELEASES THEIR SEVENTH ALBUM THE WEIGHT OF SOUND

CENTURY MEDIA

It is a monumental year for Japanese metalcore band CRYSTAL LAKE as they proudly release their long‑awaited seventh studio album ‘The Weight of Sound,’ available now worldwide via Century Media Records. Packed with 11 tracks, the album captures the quintet at their most dynamic, innovative, and emotionally charged. It is also the first studio album since John took over vocals for the band in 2023. With 5 tracks having guest performances by various artists, including David Simonich, Jesse Leach, Myke Terry, Taylor Barber, and Karl Schubach, the band pushes their typical soundscape further than ever before, balancing razor‑sharp metalcore, crushing deathcore elements, atmospheric electronics, and immersive melodic passages. The result is the band’s most ambitious and wide‑ranging record to date. The album release includes the band’s new music video for their focus track, “Everblack” (feat. David Simonich).

Guitarist and founder YD shares about the album, “This record is a crossover masterpiece, infused with the years of experience and the attitude we’ve forged together. It’s a convergence of diverse styles that defines the present-day CRYSTAL LAKE. We invite you to immerse yourselves in our ever-evolving world.”

Vocalist John adds, ”This whole new album is about the ups and downs of my life. The most personal I’ve ever been on a record. A lot of the lyrics reference each other. I wouldn’t call it conceptual, but it’s definitely a poetic diary-esque journey into my life. I cried while writing 80% of these songs. I died a little bit again with each word. As I wrote, I relived. This is the real me. The story of a man you love to hate. Enjoy.”

The tour will also feature Great American Ghost and Diesect as special guests. With a total of 21 stops, the tour will cover the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, the Czech Republic, Austria, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, France, and the UK.
Formed in Tokyo in 2002, Crystal Lake is a dynamic five-piece band. Their distinctive sound draws from hardcore and metalcore influences, seamlessly blending infectious melodies with a powerful heaviness. Their exceptional music has garnered widespread recognition internationally, surpassing national boundaries. With their relentless and electrifying stage presence, Crystal Lake continues to captivate audiences worldwide. With the addition of their new vocalist, John, Crystal Lake has embarked on a fresh journey. Now signed to the prestigious metal label Century Media Records, they are determined to write a new page in their history.

Crystal Lake
The Weight Of Sound
(Century Media)
Release Date: January 23, 2026

Purchase The Weight of Sound HERE

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