LORD OF THE LOST - neue Single “Ghosts”
Flamboyant German chart-toppers LORD OF THE LOST unveil “Ghosts” – the awe-inspiring new single from their upcoming studio album, OPVS NOIR Vol. 1, out August 8, 2025 via Napalm Records!
The Hamburg-based outfit is joined by none other than world-renowned cellist Tina Guo, celebrated for her electrifying performances with Hans Zimmer and collaborations with heavy acts such as Kamelot, Beyond the Black and Sabaton. This haunting piece of art expands the sonic universe of the genre-defying band even further, fusing dark metal with theatrical finesse and profound emotional depth.
“Ghosts” is more profound proof of LORD OF THE LOST’s ever-evolving soundscape – a testament to their ability to constantly uncover new angles while staying true to their roots. Following the era-defining success of their #1 album Blood & Glitter (Official German Album Charts) and their celebrated appearance in the finals of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023, LORD OF THE LOST continue to push boundaries with unmatchable versatility. OPVS NOIR Vol. 1 is the first album of an exciting album trilogy, featuring several strictly limited special editions - pre-order your copy of OPVS NOIR Vol. 1 and act fast, as the first formats are already selling out!
Tina Guo about the collaboration:
"Working with LORD OF THE LOST on 'Ghosts' has been an incredibly inspiring and fun experience. The entire creative process flowed beautifully, and it was a true joy to create art with such talented and wonderful individuals. I especially loved the cello battling with Chris! Their passion and vision made every moment memorable, and filming the music video together created an unforgettable energy and synergy."
Chris Harms adds:
“Tina Guo is not only a phenomenal cellist, but also one of the most wonderful and inspiring people I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting in the music industry. Performing this song with her—and even playing the cello together—was incredible, both in the studio and during the video shoot. But I can’t wait to have her on stage with us live someday!”
Watch the official music video for “Ghosts” NOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdyW8tF7PBE
What is the essence of LORD OF THE LOST in 2025? That is one of the questions OPVS NOIR Vol. 1 fearlessly begins to answer. Once again, the band proves not only musical excellence but also masterful craftsmanship: produced by Chris Harms, recorded, mixed, and mastered at the legendary CHAMELEON STUDIOS in Hamburg, the 11 tracks hit with a force and brilliance that immediately transport us into a dark yet colorful ballroom. From there, the tone is set: Dark Wave Metal on an amphitheater scale.
Chris Harms about the album:
“Darkness, melancholy, loneliness - all words that often have negative connotations, that we may associate with danger, sadness and loss, and not without reason. But darkness can also be security, melancholy the warm and sentimental feeling of our memories, and loneliness becomes necessary silence, peace and inner contemplation. OPVS NOIR is a travel guide, or perhaps also a travelogue, through the dark sides of our inner world, which so often move precisely in the area of tension between what we emotionally categorize as positive or negative. And with Vol. 1, all of this is just the beginning of this 3-part journey...”
Get your copy of OPVS NOIR Vol. 1 HERE – First Limited Editions Are Already Selling Out: https://napalmrecords.com/lordofthelost
OPVS NOIR Vol. 1 tracklist:
1 Bazaar Bizarre
2 My Sanctuary
3 Light Can Only Shine In The Darkness (& Within Temptation)
4 I Will Die In It
5 Moonstruck (& Stimmgewalt)
6 Damage (feat. Whiplasher Bernadotte)
7 Ghosts (feat. Tina Guo)
8 Lords Of Fyre (& Feuerschwanz)
9 The Things We Do For Love
10 The Sadness In Everything (feat. Anna Maria Rose)
11 Dreams Are Never Alone
OPVS NOIR Vol. 1 will be available in the following formats:
- DEEP DIVE Edition, containing OPVS NOIR Vol. 1 Digisleeve with 16-page booklet, USB Stick incl. 8 so called „audio stems“ per song, so you can deep dive into listening to the vocals only, the guitars only, the drums only, and so on. Also perfect for musicians to create your own playthrough versions or for audio engineers to create remixes. CD and USB stick bundled in a cloth bag – Napalm Records Mailorder Europe & LORDSHOP exclusive (strictly limited to 30 copies worldwide) – NEW!
AUDIO STEMS per song:
01 Drums, Percussion and Beats
02 Bass, Bass Synths
03 Rhythm Guitars
04 Additional Guitars
05 Piano
06 Orchestra, Choir, Organ
07 Synths
08 Vocals
+ Audio Click
+ MIDI Track containing all tempo and time signature changes
Audio format:
WAV, 44.1 kHz, 24 Bit
- Wooden Book Collectors Box
3 CD Digipak in cross format, containing OPVS NOIR Vol. 1 CD plus two placeholders for the upcoming OPVS NOIR Vol. 2 and OPVS NOIR Vol. 3, 48-page booklet, Bonus Live CD (details to be revealed later) plus 80-page notebook with handwritten album lyrics by Chris Harms – Napalm Records Mailorder Europe & LORDSHOP exclusive (strictly limited)
- Earbook Collectors Edition with 48 pages, containing OPVS NOIR Vol. 1 CD plus two placeholders for the upcoming OPVS NOIR Vol.2 and OPVS NOIR Vol. 3 – Napalm Records Mailorder Europe & LORDSHOP exclusive (strictly limited)
- 1-LP Liquid Gatefold Vinyl NOIR & MOONSHINE SILVER with 12-page booklet – Napalm Records Mailorder Europe exclusive (strictly limited) – SOLD OUT
- 1-LP Gatefold Vinyl Deluxe SPLATTERED DARK NIGHT BLUE (translucent) with 12-page booklet – Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive (strictly limited to 300 copies worldwide)
- 1-LP Gatefold Vinyl CRISTALLO with 12-page booklet - LORDSHOP exclusive (strictly limited to 200 copies worldwide)
- 1-LP Gatefold Vinyl Recycled NOIR
- Music Cassette NOIR WITH SILVER PRINT – Napalm Records Mailorder Europe & LORDSHOP exclusive (strictly limited to 150 copies worldwide) – LAST COPIES
- 1-CD Digisleeve with 16-page booklet
- Digital Album
OPVS NOIR is not only a musically exciting step but also a bold one! This becomes clear when looking at LORD OF THE LOST's immediate past: support for IRON MAIDEN on two European tours, followed by their first North American shows in over a decade, sold-out headlining tours, participation in the final of the EUROVISION SONG CONTEST 2023, a #1 chart entry with the previous album Blood & Glitter, celebrated performances at the biggest festivals worldwide – they even had the honour of meeting King Charles in person. Hand on heart: How easy would it have been to keep riding this wave of success just a little longer? But that’s not how LORD OF THE LOST operates – the only constant remains change.
Everything is new, yet every note feels familiar. Behind each chorus awaits a surprise, in every line, a new door opens to further uncharted paths within the LOTL universe. This band takes the expectations of its ever-growing fanbase and molds them into songs that transcend genre boundaries – and turn moments into monuments that carry us all along: No one lost behind!
OPVS NOIR Vol. 1: To be continued…
LORD OF THE LOST Live 2025
LORDS OF FYRE CO-HEADLINE TOUR
LORD OF THE LOST & FEUERSCHWANZ
w/ The Dark Side Of The Moon
02.10.25 DE - Berlin / Columbiahalle
03.10.25 DE - Leipzig / Haus Auensee
04.10.25 DE - Offenbach / Stadthalle
10.10.25 DE - Hanover / Swiss Life Hall
11.10.25 DE - Fürth / Stadthalle
17.10.25 DE - Munich / Zenith
18.10.25 DE - Düsseldorf / Mitsubishi Halle
UK + IRELAND TOUR
30.10.25 UK - Wolverhampton
31.10.25 UK - Manchester
02.11.25 UK - Glasgow
04.11.25 UK - Belfast
05.11.25 IE - Dublin
07.11.25 UK - Bristol
08.11.25 UK - London
09.11.25 UK - Southampton
LORDFEST
13.12.25 DE - Hamburg / Sporthalle
Tickets: tour.lordofthelost.de
FESTIVALS
20.07.25 DE - Cologne / Amphi Festival
02.08.25 RO - Rasnov Fortress / Rockstadt Extreme Fest
06.08.25 ES - Villena / Leyendas del Rock
10.08.25 UK - Derbyshire / Bloodstock Open Air
19.10.25 NL - Den Bosch / The Rock Circus
01.11.25 UK - Whitby / Tomorrows Ghosts Festival
LORD OF THE LOST Live 2026
DARK WINTER TOUR – USA & CANADA 2026
Co-Headliner Tour w/ The Birthday Massacre
Special Guest Wednesday 13
19.01.26 US - Baltimore, MD / Baltimore Soundstage
20.01.26 US - Philadelphia, PA / Theatre of Living Arts
21.01.26 US - New Haven, CT / Toad's Place
23.01.26 US - New York, NY / Webster Hall
24.01.26 US - Worcester, MA / The Palladium
25.01.26 CA - Montreal, QC / Beanfield Theatre
26.01.26 CA - Toronto, ON / Phoenix Concert Theatre
28.01.26 US - Cleveland, OH / House of Blues
29.01.26 US - Cincinnati, OH / Bongart’s
30.01.26 US - Detroit, MI / St. Andrews Hall
31.01.26 US - Chicago, IL / Concord Music Hall
02.02.26 US - Minneapolis, MN / First Avenue
04.02.26 US - Denver, CO / Summit Music Hall
05.02.26 US - Salt Lake City, UT / The Complex
07.02.26 US - Los Angeles, CA / The Fonda
08.02.26 US - San Francisco, CA / UC Theatre
Australia 2026
19.02.26 AU - Brisbane / Crowbar
20.02.26 AU - Melbourne / Max Watts
21.02.26 AU - Sydney / Crowbar
22.02.26 AU - Adelaide / Lion Arts
LORD OF THE LOST are:
Chris Harms - Vocals, Guitar
Pi Stoffers - Guitar
Benjamin “Benji“ Mundigler - Guitar, Synths
Klaas Helmecke - Bass
Gerrit Heinemann - Piano, Synths, Percussion
Niklas Kahl - Drums
LORD OF THE LOST online:
https://lordofthelost.de
Quelle: NAPALM RECORDS