Photography by Damin Smit
Gothic Rock icons The Awakening are ending a 5 year period of silence with the release of “Chasm”, featuring 10 new songs penned by vocalist, composer and producer Ashton Nyte. The new single, “Back To Wonderland” is the first since “Fault” off Anthology XV (2013) and heralds a bold return for The Awakening. It is an anthemic hook-laden track, guided by Ashton’ rich baritone vocals, with layers of 12 string guitars, atmospheric keyboards and driving bass and drums. This uptempo gem manages a nod to classic gothic rock while it embraces the freshly-lit dark path the band have chosen for their new album.
Watch the lyric video for Back To Wonderland here:
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The band recently unveiled an extensive pre-order campaign for the new album, with a host of exclusive items guaranteed to please devotees, along with the newly initiated to the dark world of The Awakening. Hand written lyrics, signed CD’s and vinyl, merchandise bundles and a range of other dark delights await at http://www.theawakening.com/chasm. All orders include immediate exclusive downloads and access to weekly updates and exclusive content as the band gears up for the album release on 26 November 2018 via Intervention Arts.
Now based in the USA, The Awakening is a musical project originally from South Africa, founded by singer, songwriter and producer Ashton Nyte. The Awakening has released 8 albums to date, along with Ashton Nyte’s 7 solo albums. Nyte has also contributed lyrics and vocals to recent releases by MGT (Peter Murphy, The Mission) as well to Michael Ciravolo’s Beauty In Chaos project, which features members of The Cure, The Mission, Ministry and many more.
Nyte has said that the primary motivation for The Awakening’s extensive album campaign is to see the band back on the road, on a world-wide tour in 2019. The band last toured with The Mission in 2016 on a 17 date sold out tour, spanning 12 European countries. “It feels magical to be putting out a new Awakening album again. Most of all I look forward to sharing the songs with the fans in a live environment again. That completes the circle for me.” – Ashton Nyte
“Here we go
Back into Wonderland
We know
The chorus of the damned” – Back To Wonderland by The Awakening
You Can Order “Chasm” Here
