TOWER unleashes video for first single from their new record “Let There Be Dark”

Cruz Del Sur Music will release Let There Be Dark on March 21st in Europe and April 11 in North America. The album will be available on CD, vinyl LP, and digital formats.

After an intense touring schedule following the release of 2021’s Shock To The System, TOWER stepped off the road and into the studio with acclaimed producer and engineer Arthur Rizk (BLOOD INCANTATION, CAVALERA, KING DIAMOND) from October to December 2024 to record Let There Be Dark.

According to the band, the album draws inspiration from the world’s current ominous state—a theme evident in its first single, “Under The Chapel,” a haunting lullaby that spirals into a nightmarish dreamscape.

“The song’s lyrics and melody were inspired by a Yiddish lullaby my grandmother would sing to me as a child,” says frontwoman Sarabeth Linden. “It always felt extremely haunting. It was really cool to use that as inspiration and also pay homage to my grandmother and my heritage.”

The Under The Chapel 7-inch vinyl (which also includes “Iron Clad”) and its accompanying music video will drop on February 21, just in time for TOWER’s return to select European stages. Fans can expect the band to unleash both tracks along with older favorites during the run.

Four years have passed since Shock To The System, and for TOWER, the growth is undeniable.

“These years have hardened and matured us if nothing else,” says guitarist James Danzo. “I hear less rock ‘n’ roll influence in our music now. We went from straddling the fence between rock and metal to landing squarely on the metal side.”

“I agree with James on how we’ve grown and matured as a band,” adds Linden. “However, rock ‘n’ roll is here to stay! And the rock definitely still influences our music, at least lyrically and melodically. I believe we’ve gained more confidence, especially when it comes to taking risks in songwriting and recording.”

“We’ve pushed ourselves in new directions and have a greater understanding of what makes a TOWER song and album,” concludes guitarist Zak Penley. “We’re allowing ourselves to be both faster and slower at times, adding embellishments to really capture the mood we’re aiming for.”

Let There Be Dark Pre-order:

CD: https://tinyurl.com/23rtv4vw

LP: https://tinyurl.com/cweam48s

BC: towernyc.bandcamp.com/album/let-there-be-dark

Under The Chapel 7″ Pre-order:

BC: towernyc.bandcamp.com/album/under-the-chapel-iron-clad

Cruz Del Sur Music: https://tinyurl.com/ye9x9btv