NOVEMBERS DOOM reveal the grey and melancholic yet beautiful lyric video ‚Mercy‚ taken from the American Dark Metal stalwarts‘ forthcoming new album ‚Major Arcana‚. The twelfth full-length from these purveyors of dark and brooding metal is slated to be released on September 19, 2025.
Novembers Doom – Mercy [Official Lyric Video]
NOVEMBERS DOOM comment: „For me, ‚Mercy‘ stands out as the most personal song on this record“, vocalist Paul Kuhr reveals. „We also felt that a visual concept with emphasis on the lyrics was the right concept for this song. From my perspective, ‚Mercy‘ explores the paralyzing fear associated with confronting mortality. This is juxtaposed with the time and age disparity between my wife and myself. This song delves deep into personal guilt for knowing that quite likely I’ll be leaving her alone one day. The lyrics therefore embody abandonment, and they are deeply rooted in loss, sadness, and pure emotion. Larry’s solo performance is arguably my favorite of all that he has ever recorded, as it perfectly captures the intended feelings and simply ’sings‘ all the words I couldn’t write down.“
NOVEMBERS DOOM will also reissue a 20th Anniversary Edition of their cult album „The Pale Haunt Departure“ (2005) on October 3, 2025. This collectors‘ edition full-length will be released on vinyl for the first time and as a lavish artbook including 7 exclusive bonus track, rare images, and liner notes. Mailorder customers, who order both albums, will receive „The Pale Haunt Departure“ early and together with „Major Arcana“ on September 19.
