GRAVEYARD
6 LP BLACK

Nuclear Blast Records, black vinyl, insert, Swedish classic rock legends Graveyard return with their long and impatiently awaited sixth studio album. With the very moody and intensely atmospheric underlying tenor, "6" is another milestone in their remarkable career. As consistent and authentic as an old-school leather jacket, Graveyard have long mastered the art of rock'n'roll. Formed in Gothenburg, Sweden in 2006, the band shares a passion for hard rock, psychedelia and the eternal underpinnings of the blues have distinguished them from the beginning. Led by vocalist/guitarist Joakim Nilsson, they opened their account with their self-titled Tee Pee Recordings debut in 2007, with fiery chemistry and wildly imaginative songwriting. Subsequently picked up by the mighty Nuclear Blast Records, the band's rise has been swift and irresistible. Fast forward to 2023, Graveyard have completed their latest album and memories of the gritty caginess have quickly faded. The band has evolved once again, both in terms of personnel and music. The band's sixth studio album is simply titled 6 and may be instantly recognizable as the work of Nilsson and his cohorts, but it is a very different kind of Graveyard album. The second album to feature the lineup of Nilsson, Ramm, bassist Truls Mörck and drummer Oskar Bergenheim, it is slower, more soulful, more introspective and a bit darker than its predecessors. The new songs reflect the fragile aftermath of a devastating global disease, drawing more inspiration than ever from the blues. But despite its melancholic undertones, "6" still sparkles and flashes with many moments of riff-driven euphoria. Ultimately, Graveyard works on instinct alone. With their darkest but most accessible album to date, Graveyard have survived a few years of isolation and frustration and return bolder, bolder and bluesier than ever. Freshly invigorated and surfing the waves of inspiration, they are ready to hit the road with their new songs, where the real magic happens and the rock really rolls. For fans of the truly authentic, 6 is a must read, a medicine. Now watch this thing grow.