Deafheaven have a new album called Lonely People With Power arriving in a month’s time and following on from lead single “Magnolia” they’ve now followed it up with another teaser called “Heathen”.
The first section of the new song harkens back to previous album Infinite Granite with its gliding shoegaze approach, providing a romantically gothic setting for crooned reflections such as “Oh, he lies to feel like he is someone new / Oh, why don’t we leave and go to somewhere new?”. However, this placid contemplation soon explodes into a melee, Deafheaven’s heavier proclivities bursting into the picture with python-like riffs, demonic drumming and George Clarke’s razor blade howl. There is a brief reprieve of prismatic beauty before the onslaught returns with Clark screaming about someone “filled with the sin of power / This is what he’s destined for / In this ugly hour”. “Heathen” is a deft balancing act between the two sides of Deafheaven’s style that opens up new corridors we hope to hear explored on their forthcoming album.
Watch the video for “Heathen” below or find the track on streamers.
Deafheaven’s new album Lonely People With Power arrives on 28 March through Roadrunner (pre-order/save). You can find the band on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
They’ve got these live dates ahead:
May 09 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival 2025
May 15 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville 2025
June 08 – Nürburg, Germany – Rock am Ring 2025
June 12 – Nickelsdorf, Austria – Nova Rock 2025
June 14 – 15 – Manchester, United Kingdom – Outbreak Fest 2025
June 19 – 22 – Dessel, Belgium – Graspop Metal Meeting 2025
June 21 – Clisson, France – Hellfest 2025
June 25 – Oslo, Norway – Tons of Rock 2025
June 28 – Ysselsteyn, Netherlands – Jera On Air 2025
