Long running Minnesota Death/Doom band COLD COLOURS celebrate their 20th anniversary in 2019 with the February 22 release of fifth full-length album Northernmost. In recognition of the winter solstice, the album's first blast of freezing wind comes in the form of a lyric video for new track "Terminal Winter."
"Terminal Winter" (Lyric Video):
Vocalist/guitarist Brian J. Huebner had this to say about the band's milestone:
"If 20 years has taught me anything, it's that you have to believe in what you are doing. No matter how many roadblocks you hit over two decades. I am thrilled that we have 'Northernmost' to celebrate 20 years. Our best album so far? Without question, but more importantly, the best representation of who we are and should be. This album is a testament to the chemistry of the band in 2019."
Long overdue, Northernmost finds COLD COLOURS in top form as they mine the depths of despair on 12 dynamic compositions guaranteed to satisfy devotees, as well as newcomers with a taste for the likes of AMORPHIS, SWALLOW THE SUN, and INSOMNIUM. Recorded and mixed by drummer Mike Andrie, and mastered to perfection by the legendary Dan Swanö at Sweden's Unisound, Northernmost is nothing short of exquisite. Welcome to 2019; welcome to your Doom!
Cover art: Todd Salat
Track Listing:
1. Northernmost I
2. Nightmare
3. A Life Forlorn
4. Northernmost II
5. From This Pain
6. Spirit
7. Northernmost III
8. Terminal Winter
9. Heathen
10. Northernmost IV
11. The Parting
12. The Pale Heart
ONLINE
LINEUP
Brian J Huebner - vocals, guitar
Matt Hamilton - lead guitar
Mike Andrie - drums
Jaden Adair - vocals, bass
Jon Rayl - keyboards
BIOGRAPHY
Hailing from Minneapolis, COLD COLOURS was formed under the name of WOLFTHORN in 1995 with sole member brian j huebner. After releasing a few demos, WOLFTHORN changed their name to COLD COLOURS in 1999 while recording the debut full length CD "Somnium XIII."A second CD entitled "The Burden of Hope" was released in 2005.
While a show was played at the 1999 MILWAUKEE METALFEST; COLD COLOURS didn't become an actual working live band until 2001. COLD COLOURS has performed all over the U.S. for the past 9 years. Also headlining all the major venues in the Minneapolis Area including First Avenue, Station 4, The Rock and many others, earning a strong following in the Twin Cities Area.
After numerous lineup changes over the last 14 years, the decision was made to bring Cold Colours back to a solo project, while utilizing the help of collaborators and live help. Without the outside influence, the band has returned to the dark and doomy roots.
COLD COLOURS has shared the stage with a wide variety of acts including ICED EARTH, MOONSPELL, AMORPHIS, CANDLEMASS, WITHIN TEMPTATION, FASTER PUSSYCAT, KATATONIA, BEYOND FEAR, THE LAST DANCE, DORO and many more.
DISCOGRAPHY
Somnium XIII - 2000
The Burden of Hope - 2005
The Great Depression - 2011
Cold Colours - 2013
Northernmost - 2019