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Washington, D.C. metalcore pioneers DARKEST HOUR have released their new single and video, "Warrior". This is the second single from the band's forthcoming album, "Suffer Divine", due out on October 30. DARKEST HOUR guitarist Mike Schleibaum comments: "This song showcases our melodic death metal ten...

Metal News: Darkest Hour Premiere New Single & Music Video 'Warrior' From Upcoming New Album 'Suffer Divine'

With a slight nod to an LL Cool J hit.

Darkest Hour doled out some divine pain last month via the ruthless title cut to the band’s forthcoming Suffer Divine album. The hits keep coming and they don’t stop coming, as the D.C. metal vets have now put up their dukes to deliver a knockout blow with the second album tease, “Warrior.” The song cracks a menacing, familiar tone for longtime melodeath practitioners Darkest Hour, with guitarist Mike Schleibaum confirming in a statement that the blistening piece “showcases [Darkest Hour’s] melodic death metal tendencies with a bit of a modern twist.” “It draws you deep into a fresh yet familiar Darkest Hour sound, he continues, “I love the progressiveness of [guitarist] Nico [Santora]’s solo, the intricacy of Travis [Orbin’s] drum work, [bassist Aaron] Deal’s devastating low end, John [Henry]’s vocal delivery, and lyrical density.” As with “Suffer Divine,” the song seemingly displays how the upcoming full-length — Darkest Hour’s first since 2024’s Perpetual Terminal — is “full of both rage and technicality.” “Lyrically, this song is meant to reach out to the intrapersonal warrior,” frontman Henry adds of the thematic context. “The internal struggle is often the most important battle we ever fight. This song touches on the idea of gaining control of your thoughts, actions, and purpose. It’s meant to be fuel for action.” A punishing performance video can be found up above. Its scrappy, pugilist spirit was inspired by both Martin Scorcese’s fists-throwing Raging Bull film and the boastful, get-in-the-ring vibe of LL Cool J’s classic “Mama Said Knock You Out” music video. Schleibaum adds that the clip is “both fun and tough at the same time.” As previously reported, Suffer Divine is out October 30th via MNRK Heavy. A pre-order for an exclusive vinyl variant on “Burrowing Deep” wax (limited to 300 copies) is still available in Revolver’s shop. Darkest Hour tour dates 2026:11/10 Cleveland, Ohio – No Class11/11 Indianapolis, IN – Hoosier Dome11/12 Springfield, MO – Regency Live $11/13 Wichita, KS – Wave $11/14 Denver, CO – Oriental Theater $11/15 Colorado Springs, CO – Black Sheep $11/17 Billings, MT – Pub Station $11/18 Great Falls, MT – The Newberry $11/20 Seattle, WA – El Corazon $11/21 Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre $11/22 Boise, ID – Shrine Social Club $11/24 Fresno, CA – Strummers $11/25 San Diego, CA – House Of Blues $11/27 Pomona, CA – The Glasshouse $11/28 Los Angeles, CA – Whiskey $11/29 Los Angeles, CA – Whiskey $12/1 Austin, TX – Come And Take It Live 12/2 Dallas, TX – Trees12/3 Lawrence, KS – Bottleneck12/4 Chicago, IL – Reggies Rock Club 12/5 Pontiac, MI – Pike Room12/6 Pittsburgh, PA – Preserving Underground12/7 Toronto, ON – Lee’s Palace 12/8 Montreal, QC – Foufounes 12/9 Albany, NY – Empire Underground 12/10 Worcester, MA – The Palladium (Upstairs)12/11 Brooklyn, NY – St. Vitus 12/12 Millersville, PA – Phantom Power 12/13 Washington, DC – Atlantis $ with Fear Factory

Darkest Hour have confirmed a set of headlining North America shows in December. Direct support will be provided by Judiciary. On select dates, they will be supported by Kill Chain, Nehemiah and Justifications.

Darkest Hour have announced a North American headlining tour in support of their upcoming eleventh studio album, Suffer Divine, out October 30th via MNRK Heavy.The tour features Judiciary as direct support and Kill ...

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On October 30th 2026, Darkest Hour will release their eleventh full-length effort entitled Suffer Divine. Comprised of eleven new songs, it was produced, engineered and mixed by Mark Lewis. Alongside disclosed details, you can also give a listen to the first single "Suffer Divine".

Metal News: Darkest Hour Premiere Music Video For The Title Track To Upcoming New Album 'Suffer Divine'

Metalcore/melodic death metal outfit Darkest Hour have shared the lead single and title track, "Suffer Divine," from their forthcoming eleventh studio album, arriving October 30th via MNRK Heavy.Pre-order/Pre-Save S...

Darkest Hour announced their forthcoming LP in July, but today, they've revealed the release date and the new album's title tack.

"This one goes out to anyone who chooses to push and peddle hatred and division, to anyone who would break down others to feed their sadistic, insatiable ego."