Manchester’s blackened heavy metal force WODE are streaming their new album Uncrossing The Keys in full ahead of its official release this Friday, October 3rd via 20 Buck Spin.
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With Uncrossing The Keys, WODE deliver their most commanding and dynamic work to date, a record that confidently expands their already formidable sound. Built upon a feral black metal foundation fused with heavy metal muscle, the new LP sharpens the band’s songwriting into leaner, more intricate, and more melodically rich forms than ever before.
While the record still burns with flame and fury, WODE embraces a wider spectrum of moods and textures. From the jagged post-punk and gothic leanings of Saturn Shadow, to the trance-like instrumental Phantom, and the doomy, melancholic flow of Transmutation, the album explores new emotional depths. Tracks like Under Lanternlight radiate Sentenced-like anthemic power, while others shimmer with mournful hooks and ritualistic menace.
Recorded and mixed by James Atkinson (Carcass, Angel Witch), mastered by Magnus Lindberg (Tribulation, Wolfbrigade), and wrapped in artwork by Set33, Uncrossing The Keys conjures visions of cursed cities and twilight realms — a haunted and triumphant step forward in WODE’s evolution.
Fans of Sentenced, Tribulation, Paradise Lost, Samael, Dissection, Tiamat, Melechesh, and Rotting Christ will find a dark new masterpiece in this release.
Release Date: October 3rd, 2025
Formats: LP, CD, MC, Digital
Label: 20 Buck Spin
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