Having started the writing process right after the release of 2017’s ‘Mesmer’, Northlane have today announced that they are nearing completion of their heavily anticipated 2019 follow up. In contrast to Northlane’s penchant for blind siding their fans with new releases the band have chosen to keep the fans closer to this new outing. And with a tweet lasting 6 words, Northlane have sent ripples through the metal community with anticipation of what they will put out next.

Marking the fifth release for the band, this album will be the first to feature new vocalist/bassist Brendon Padjasek. Joining the band following the departure of bassist and founding member Alex Milovic back in September, the band posted the following statement.

‘Brendon is one of our oldest and dearest friends we’ve made on the road, and he will be stepping into the role of bassist as well as providing additional vocals. We met Brendon the very first-time Northlane travelled to Canada in 2012. Since then we toured Canada, the USA and Australia together and forged some of our fondest memories from the road. He is a supremely talented musician and was the guitarist and then frontman for one of our favourite acts, STRUCTURES. His technicalprowess extends to his work as a studio producer and session musician. We can’t wait for you all to see Brendon perform with us on the Never Say Die! Tour, Good Things Festival and beyond!’

Although the details are light on what the new album will sound like, fan-footage shot and posted by Locky Greenwood, managed to capture one of their unreleased tracks in its entirety giving us a sneak peek into how Northlane have developed their sound since the release of ‘Mesmer’.

Whilst we wait for updates, check out the fan-footage video below.