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Deafheaven Returns to Roots with New Album Release

1/28/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Deafheaven is set to unleash their highly anticipated album, *Lonely People With Power*, on March 28 through Roadrunner Records. The lead single, "Magnolia," heralds a thrilling return to their black metal origins. With contributions from Jae Matthews and Paul Banks, this marks a fresh chapter for the band, who will also grace festival stages in 2025.

History

Historical Context

Deafheaven's upcoming album, *Lonely People With Power*, connects to a long tradition of music addressing themes of loneliness, echoing the Beatles' "Eleanor Rigby" from 1966, which shocked audiences with its somber portrayal of isolation. This trend continues to resonate, as seen in America’s 1974 hit "Lonely People," reflecting society's ongoing struggle with solitude and the search for connection.

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Story summary

Deafheaven is set to unleash their highly anticipated album, *Lonely People With Power*, on March 28 through Roadrunner Records. The lead single, "Magnolia," heralds a thrilling return to their black metal origins. With contributions from Jae Matthews and Paul Banks, this marks a fresh chapter for the band, who will also grace festival stages in 2025.

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