CHRIS HARMS, vocalist of German dark rock and metal band LORD OF THE LOST, has released the official music video for “U† I†”, the second single from his upcoming solo album, APORIA. The record is scheduled for release on January 22, 2027, through Napalm Records.
The new track follows the previously released “Find What You Love And Let It Kill You” and serves as the opening song on the eleven-track album.
Built around pulsing industrial electronics and somber lyrics, “U† I†”, pronounced “You Die, I Die,” introduces the darker musical and personal themes that characterize Harms’ second solo release.
APORIA explores personal conflict and uncertainty
The upcoming album follows Harms’ solo debut, 1980, released in February 2025. That record, created using equipment associated with 1980s music production, entered the Top 10 of the official German album charts.
Rather than continuing the retro-inspired approach of its predecessor, APORIA incorporates contemporary electronic production, industrial influences, and more introspective songwriting.
The album’s title comes from the Ancient Greek word aporia, a philosophical term describing a state of uncertainty or an apparently irresolvable problem.
That concept extends to the cover artwork, created by VDPictures, which features a Penrose triangle, an impossible geometric figure commonly associated with visual paradoxes.
The record examines personal mistakes, their consequences, unresolved emotions, and the difficulty of confronting uncomfortable aspects of one’s past.
Its January 22 release date also coincides with Harms’ birthday.
Guest appearances and new recording environment
APORIA is the first album Harms produced in his new workspace at Boogie Park Studios in Hamburg, following his departure from Chameleon Studios in spring 2026.
The record features three guest vocalists.
Erk Aicrag of HOCICO and RABIA SORDA appears on “Skipped A Beat,” while Ryan Shuck of JULIEN-K contributes to “You Are Not What You See.”
Hamburg musician SWISS, known for SWISS + DIE ANDERN, appears on “Hallo Depression,” the album’s only German-language track.
Other songs explore similarly personal subjects. “On A Dreamless Night” addresses inner struggles, while the closing track, “Dear Time,” reflects on past decisions and the desire to change their consequences.
APORIA Tracklist
- U† I†
- Find What You Love And Let It Kill You
- Skipped A Beat (feat. Erk Aicrag)
- Diamond Death
- Tears Of A Nun
- You Are Not What You See (feat. Ryan Shuck)
- The Unholiest
- Hallo Depression (feat. SWISS)
- The Only Word You Know
- On A Dreamless Night
- Dear Time
Physical editions announced
APORIA will be available digitally and in several physical configurations, including CD, vinyl, cassette, and a limited box set.
The box set includes a two-CD edition, an additional bonus CD, a silver chain, and three lenticular cards. Other configurations include a signed test pressing, exclusive splatter vinyl, and black recycled vinyl.
The album represents another extension of Harms’ work beyond LORD OF THE LOST, allowing him to explore electronic arrangements and personal subject matter outside the band’s established musical direction.
“U† I†” and its official music video are available now. APORIA will be released January 22, 2027, through Napalm Records.