Hot off their killer performance at Epic Event Center in Green Bay on November 11th, New Years Day have officially revealed the details of their fifth studio album. The new record is called Half Black Heart, and it serves as the first studio album from New Years Day since their 2019 release Unbreakable. Vocalist Ash Costello spoke on the new record, talking about the return of the band’s original lineup and how that shapes the feel of the record.
“One of the reasons why ‘Half Black Heart’ is so special is because we were able to reunite with our original lineup. By adding Jeremy Valentyne, Brandon Wolfe and Trixx to the mix, we tapped into the original sound that initially defined New Years Day. It allowed it to evolve into an authentic representation of who we are today! The title ‘Half Black Heart’ visually symbolizes the essence of our band. It represents the duality that has always been a part of us — half red, half black; half heavy, half poppy; half dark, half fun, half metal and half rock. We have always embraced our unique identity, but with this album, we truly harnessed the fearlessness that New Years Day embodies and translated it into our music.”
In addition to the announcement of the new album, New Years Day also dropped a new single titled “Secrets”. Costello talks about the meaning behind the song, how secrets can tear people apart.
“‘Secrets’ is about something I feel we have all been through at some point. With this song, I started by confronting myself with the question, ‘What is truly disturbing me right now?’ The answer that echoed in my mind was simple yet profound: secrets. We’ve all experienced that unsettling sensation when we sense that someone close to us is concealing something. It’s an intuitive feeling that gnaws at our core, leaving us with a sinking sensation in our stomachs. The weight of these hidden truths can be enough to bury you. This song serves as a realization that enough is enough.”
Half Black Heart will be released on March 1st of next year, and can be pre-ordered HERE. Check out the new song as well as the album art and track list for Half Black Heart below!
