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Mountain Goats Announce New Album and Tour Dates

9/10/2025

Summary

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The Mountain Goats will release their 23rd album, *Through This Fire Across From Peter Balkan*, on November 7 via Cadmean Dawn Records.
The lead single, “Armies of the Lord,” features Lin-Manuel Miranda and reflects the album's musical concept.
The album narrates the journey of three shipwreck survivors, focusing on survival and apocalyptic themes.
Frontman John Darnielle based the narrative on a dream.
The band will start a North American tour on September 17.

History

Historical Context

The Mountain Goats, formed by John Darnielle in 1991, have evolved significantly over the decades, transitioning from low-fidelity recordings to polished studio albums. Their upcoming 2025 release, *Through This Fire Across From Peter Balkan*, draws on themes of survival reminiscent of Golding's *Lord of the Flies* (1954), showcasing Darnielle's narrative-driven songwriting and collaboration with Lin-Manuel Miranda.

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Story summary

The Mountain Goats will release their 23rd album, *Through This Fire Across From Peter Balkan*, on November 7 via Cadmean Dawn Records.
The lead single, “Armies of the Lord,” features Lin-Manuel Miranda and reflects the album's musical concept.
The album narrates the journey of three shipwreck survivors, focusing on survival and apocalyptic themes.
Frontman John Darnielle based the narrative on a dream.
The band will start a North American tour on September 17.

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