New Album “Thorn” Out May 15th, 2026 via Rockshots Records
Italian heavy metal act Heavenfall unveil their new single “No Candlelight”, taken from the forthcoming album “Thorn“, set for release on May 15th, 2026, via Rockshots Records.
With “No Candlelight”, the band sharpens the direction introduced by the previous singles, moving deeper into darker and more introspective territory where classic heavy metal foundations intersect with progressive structures and a brooding tonal palette. The track unfolds with precision, shifting between tension-driven riffing and carefully structured melodic passages while maintaining a clear and controlled trajectory.
At its core, “No Candlelight” conveys a persistent sense of displacement and inner unrest. The lyrics revolve around the search for belonging, addressing not only younger generations but anyone confronting uncertainty in purpose and identity. Rather than offering resolution, the song embraces that instability, turning it into a central emotional driver.
This perspective aligns with the broader framework of “Thorn“, conceived as a cohesive exploration of human fragility. The album draws on melancholic textures and introspective themes, resulting in a listening experience that is both emotionally charged and structurally deliberate.
Written by Giovanni Sorrentino and Mattia Pavanello with lyrics by Andrea Mereghetti, “No Candlelight” reflects the band’s collaborative songwriting approach, where musical and lyrical elements develop in parallel rather than as separate layers.
From a production standpoint, “Thorn” maintains a defined and balanced sonic identity: produced by the band with drums recorded by Maurizio Cardullo at Crono Sound Factory and mixed and mastered by Davide Tavecchia at Twilight Studio, the album achieves clarity without sacrificing weight, supporting its dynamic arrangements with restraint and focus.
Formed in 2003, Heavenfall has steadily refined a sound rooted in classic heavy metal while integrating more personal and introspective elements over time. With “Thorn“, the band consolidates that evolution into their most coherent and self-aware release to date, avoiding nostalgia in favor of a more deliberate and contemporary expression of their identity.
Watch the official music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMqJJAZaQDE
Digital: https://lnk.to/CTxB1D
CD PRE ORDER “Thorn“: https://rockshots.eu/products/heavenfall-thorn-cd
Lyric Video – Squall-led – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGYWX5blAUQ
Track Listing:
1. Squall-led – 3:37
2. Sudden Zenith – 4:04
3. No Candlelight – 4:13
4. This Illusion – 3:51
5. Left Apart – 4:23
6. Lingering Under The Acid Rain – 4:43
7. Midwinter In July – 4:45
8. Ora Pro Nemine – 4:53
9. Midnightingale – 5:41
10. The Wind Chimes Garden – 4:55
11. Stramonium – 8:10
Album Length: 53:15
Album Line-up
Dest: Vocals
Pave: Guitars
Giò: Guitars
Nick: Bass
Panta: Drums
Current Lineup:
Dest: Vocals
Pave: Guitars
Simo: Guitars
Stefano: Bass
Marco: Drums
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