Swedish atmospheric black metal duo Grey Shores have unveiled “Herald the Dark,” another glimpse into their forthcoming debut album, Dark Waters of Night, due out September 4. The new track premiered today via Invisible Oranges, who described it as “an atmospheric and deeply emotional journey”, drawing comparisons to early 2010s blackgaze acts such as Alcest. STREAM “HERALD THE DARK” VIA INVISIBLE ORANGES Built around the convergence of opposing forces, “Herald the Dark” moves between sweeping beauty and darkness. Clean guitars, vocals and expansive melodies gradually collide with black metal shrieks, capturing the tension that lies at the heart of Grey Shores’ music. Speaking about the track, guitarist and vocalist Vilhelm Andersson explains: “Martin gave the suggestion for this track to contain a chorus of voices — a suiting challenge for me to express mood in another way than by traditional black metal screams. We also experimented with an Ebow to define this theme into the music as well. I wrote the lyrics on the topic of something inevitable, the feeling of not being able to go back, that choices have been made. And to welcome the chaos and dark path of the other side.” If you missed it, listen to lead single “The Withering Tree,” at this location. Formed in 2023 by Martin Andersson and Vilhelm Andersson, Grey Shores may be a new name, but both musicians have spent years shaping Stockholm’s underground metal scene through bands such as Seas of Years and Astrophobos. Their shared experience has culminated in a debut that feels remarkably mature, confident, and emotionally powerful. Written and recorded over the course of three years, Dark Waters of Night is the product of an uncompromising creative vision, one that seeks to unite atmosphere, melody, and extremity into a single, cohesive journey. The album was mixed and mastered by Jari Lindholm (Enshine, Exgenesis, Seas of Years), whose production further amplifies the record’s haunting atmosphere and emotional impact. While listeners may recognize echoes of Dissection, Opeth, Summoning, Alcest, Katatonia, and Rotting Christ, Grey Shores avoid mere homage. Instead, they transform those influences into a sound that feels unmistakably their own, expansive, cinematic, and emotionally charged. Pre-orders are now available at this location. | 
