SHADOWS FALL Rises Again: New Album Looms on the Horizon

In a recent gut-wrenching interview with the relentless Mike 'Radioactive MikeZ' Zara on 96.7 KCAL-FM's 'Wired In The Empire', SHADOWS FALL's axe-slinger Jonathan Donais pulled back the curtain on the long-anticipated follow-up to 2012's 'Fire From The Sky'. Tentatively scheduled for a 2027 release, Donais revealed the album is 'done', yet the band is navigating the treacherous waters of scheduling conflicts before unleashing it onto the metal masses.

Donais, with the fervor of a young thrash metal enthusiast, shared his creative process for this new material. He dove deep into the sonic vaults of his youth, drawing inspiration solely from the bands that ignited his passion for music back in the day. 'I listened to a lot of thrash, a lot of '90s death metal,' he stated, reminiscing on the vibe that first drove him to form SHADOWS FALL. He approached the writing with fresh ears, uncovering the timelessness of those classic riffs that once made his heart race.

Reflecting on the band's reunion performance at The Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts, on December 18, 2021, Donais admitted there were no plans for new tunes until the rehearsal sessions sparked a creative wildfire. 'I play guitar all day... I have millions of riffs,' he confessed, revealing how spontaneous jamming with his bandmates led to fresh material bubbling to the surface. 'Before you know it, we're just writing songs.' The sheer excitement of creating something new after years in the dark reignited the fire within SHADOWS FALL.

In a thrilling comeback, SHADOWS FALL unleashed their first two singles in over a decade — 'Souls Devoured' in May 2025, and 'In The Grey' in December 2024, both bearing the mark of their new label, MNRK Heavy. The band is not just making a splash with new music; they are also receiving accolades, with Springfield mayor Domenic J. Sarno proclaiming July 18, 2025, as 'Shadows Fall Day' in honor of their performance supporting LAMB OF GOD.

Emerging from the depths of the Massachusetts metal scene, SHADOWS FALL carved their legacy alongside titans like KILLSWITCH ENGAGE and ALL THAT REMAINS. From their debut album 'Somber Eyes To The Sky' in 1997 to their breakthrough on Ozzfest in 2003, their journey has been a tumultuous ride marked by triumphs and trials. After a hiatus that left fans yearning for more, the band’s return heralds a new chapter, one that promises to reclaim their rightful place in the metal pantheon. With the new album on the horizon, the metal world waits with bated breath for the next sonic assault from SHADOWS FALL.