LOVE GHOST x SKOLD – “NIGHTSHADE AND COCAINE”
METROPOLIS RECORDS
Tuesday brings the latest collaborative track from rising alt-rocker Love Ghost and industrial / altrock titan SKOLD, which is being released by Metropolis Records. This is not the first rodeo for Love Ghost x SKOLD , who first appeared together in 2023 with the release of their “Payback” single, which led to them signing with Metropolis for their debut eponymous album, to be released on November 22.
Today we have the pleasure of introducing this new offering – “Nightshade and Cocaine”, With heavy guitars and pianos, this song is inspired by altered states of mind and witchcraft, setting the tone for the dark rock n’ roll soundscape of this album. This sonic rollercoaster effortlessly transitions between heavy, driving riffs and melodic, catchy choruses. Loaded with raw energy, the grunge influence is palpable with industrial rhythms and gothic elements provide an invigorating counterpoint – an auditory adventure worth taking.
“We are very excited to share this first single ‘Nightshade and Cocaine’ from our forthcoming album Loveghost x SKOLD. It’s not easy picking singles from this album but this one is a favorite of mine because the dynamics, it’s like a musical roller coaster, the highs and lows take you for a ride. This is also something that is reflected in the lyrics with almost lightheartedly dealing with some very heavy subjects,” says Tim Skold.
Finnegan Bell adds, “This is a sonic journey that touches on many topics such as personal introspection, losing and finding your soul, witchcraft, death, the afterlife, and even politics and war. Nightshade (also known as Belladona) is a flower that is intrinsically linked to witchcraft, particularly for flying, astral projection and as a symbol for death. This song is about altered states of mind and one’s psychology unraveling at the seams. This song is dynamic, unconventional and imaginative and is one of my favorites on the entire album”.
Apart from releasing solo music as SKOLD and Not My God (with Nero Bellum), Swedish musician and record producer Tim Skold is perhaps best known for his work with KMFDM, Shotgun Messiah, Marilyn Manson, and Motionless in White. A full-fledged band member of Marilyn Manson for several world tours, Skold also produced their #1 Billboard charting album The Golden Age of Grotesque, cover versions of “Tainted Love”, “Personal Jesus” and the controversial album Eat Me, Drink Me. He later co-produced two Motionless in White albums. As SKOLD, he has released several albums and toured extensively with Front Line Assembly and Motionless in White, among others.
Love Ghost is an enigmatic LA-based indie rock band, known for their distinctive blend of grunge, alternative rock and post-punk, informed by the Seattle tradition as much as Soundcloud-era fearlessness. Founded by vocalist-guitarist Finnegan Bell, the band quickly garnered attention for their mature lyrics, a multitude of collaborations and raw, energetic sound. They have toured extensively all over the world and have earned plaudits from such publications as Rolling Stone, Alternative Press, American Songwriter and New Noise.
Earlier, Nina Heckman of Metropolis Records shared, “Metropolis has had a long-standing relationship with Tim Skold, and it has always been a pleasure to work with this very talented person. When Tim brought this project to us, there was no doubt in our mind that we wanted to take it on. This is our first time working with Love Ghost. In welcoming him to the Metropolis family, he has been nothing but an absolute joy to work with.”
“Nightshade and Cocaine” will be available everywhere digitally, but more directly from the label via Bandcamp.
Album Credits
All songs written and performed by Finnegan Seeker Bell & Tim Skold,
Except for ‘Payback’ – Written by Finnegan Seeker Bell, Tim Skold & Daniel Matias Alcala
Produced by Tim Skold
Additional Production by Daniel Matias Alcala – tracks 03, 05, 11
Additional Production by Corin Batchler – all other tracks
Recorded at Seeker Studios (Glendale, CA) & The Una-Bomber Shack (Studio City, CA)
Mastered by Tim Skold
Intro features the voice of Jeff Daniel Phillips
Cover artwork by Tim Skold
Released by Metropolis Records
Artist photos by Jim Louvau
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR
Video Credits
Written By: Finnegan Seeker Bell and Tim Skold
Directed by King Zabb
Drummer: Jon Siren
Bass Player: Tiffany Lowe
Sage: Erin Skold
Also enjoy the video for their earlier-released single “Payback”:
Love Ghost X Skold
[Single]
(Metropolis Records)
Release Date: August 28, 2024
SKOLD Links
Love Ghost Links
Photo Credits: Jim Louvau
