Acclaimed local heavyweights Northlane return with Deathwish, a visceral new single and the fourth preview of their upcoming seventh studio album Anemoia, now with a new release date of November 27, following production delays. Deathwish picks up where previous single Crucified left off, painting a stark portrait of selfishness and the destructive consequences of unchecked self-importance. Driven by layers of synths, soaring clean vocals in the chorus, and a massively crushing breakdown, the track turns the lens inward, questioning whether these tendencies have become an inescapable part of who we are.
“A companion song to Crucified, but where that song surveys the landscape, Deathwish zooms in on the individual. It’s written from the first-person perspective of someone who is entirely unwilling to listen – convinced of their own reality, blind to anyone else’s. I’m the centre of the universe / I’m blind to what you need,” explains singer Marcus Bridge. “The lyrics aren’t self-referential, but it communicates an understanding of the psychology well enough to inhabit it, and the chorus turns the lens slightly inward: am I the one that’s cursed? I know it’s all I’ve come to be.”
The band have made a statement explaining the album delay and the rescheduling of their Australia and New Zealand tour to May 2027, as Josh requires immediate treatment for worsening chronic health issues. Revised dates will be announced soon, with existing tickets remaining valid.
