Enigmatic Japanese black metal experimentalists, Sigh, will release their seventh album, Hangman’s Hymn on June 12.
In a statement, frontman Mirai Kawashima says, “This is by far the best Sigh album we have done - from the production to the songwriting.”
The album was recorded at Studio Moopies, and was co-produced by Sigh and Takamichi Osada. Like a stage play, the disc is divided up into three acts and includes the tracks “Me-Devil,” “Dies Irae/The Master Malice,” “Death With Dishonor” and “Salvation in Flame/Confutatis.” An MP3 for “Death With Dishonor” can be found here.
“We’re proud of the results,” says Kawashima. We hope our fans embrace what we have done with our music this time around as their support has always been great for Sigh.”The newest member of Sigh, saxophonist Mikannibal, who will make her live debut with the band during the Inferno Festival, which takes place From April 5 to 7 in Oslo, Norway.
“She’s truly musically talented,” Kawashima says .”She plays the saxophone really well and she’s a real good singer too. Moreover, she’s the craziest woman I’ve ever met.”
Hangman’s Hymn also features guest appearances by members of Sacrifice and Enforsaken, and former members of Giant Squid. Sigh plan to showcase material from the album during their mid-summer tour of North America.
“We are excited about coming over to play North America again,” Kawashima says. “The timing of the tour is perfect. Hope to see you all on tour.”
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