DARKNESS – Blood On Canvas

“Blood On Canvas” is the most ferocious album to date from the thrashers DARKNESS from Essen, Germany. The songs are more aggressive and heavier than anything else in the DARKNESS discography to date.

Although it is not a concept album, “Blood On Canvas” is not a mere collection of nine songs created in one period, but a multi-faceted sound painting, painted with the colors of wrath.

Musically, DARKNESS deliver the uncompromising and fast thrash metal they have been known for since their debut album “Death Squad” (1987). However, the compositions on this album are more complex and detailed than usual, without losing any of the aggression, heaviness and authenticity.

The lyrics are no longer just a description of the madness that determines the course of this world, but get to the heart of the matter in a straightforward and uncompromising manner.

The nine songs were produced at Rambado Recording Studios in collaboration with Cornelius “Corny” Rambadt, with whom the previous albums “First Class Violence” and “Over And Out” were produced. For “Blood On Canvas”, DARKNESS and producer Corny set out to create an aggressive and powerful, but also honest sound.

The cover artwork was once again created by Timon Kokott, with whom DARKNESS are collaborating for the third time.

Although the recording of the album had already begun in mid-October 2023, DARKNESS and guitarist Meik parted ways during the production process, meaning that “Blood On Canvas” was only recorded by the four band members Lee, Arnd, Ben and Lacky.

Tracklist:

01 – Wake Up In A Rage
02 – A Couple Of Kills
03 – Night In Turmoil
04 – Human Flesh Wasted
05 – This And My Heart Beside
06 – Truth Is A Whore
07 – Defcon Four
08 – Roots Of Resistance
09 – Blood On Canvas

Album Line-Up:
– Lee – Vocals
– Arnd – Guitars
– Ben – Bass
– Lacky – Drums

Current Line-Up:
– Lee – Vocals
– Arnd – Guitars
– Dominik – Guitars
– Ben – Bass
– Lacky – Drums