| Nocturnal Masquerade | ||||
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| Studio album by Toothgrinder | ||||
| Released | January 29, 2016 | |||
| Recorded | Summer 2015 | |||
| Studio | Oceanic Recording, Bethesda, MD Valencia Recording, Baltimore, MD | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 42:00 | |||
| Label | Spinefarm | |||
| Producer | Taylor Larson | |||
| Toothgrinder chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Exclaim! | 7/10 |
| Metal Injection | 9.5/10 |
| Metal Hammer |   |
| MetalSucks |  |
| New Noise Magazine | |
Nocturnal Masquerade is the debut studio album by American metalcore band Toothgrinder. The album was released on January 29, 2016, through Spinefarm Records. This is the last release to feature guitarist Matt Mielke.
Overview
The album was produced by Taylor Larson (Darkest Hour, Veil of Maya). Spencer Sotelo of Periphery provides guest vocals on the song "Diamonds for Gold."
Five music videos were released from the album: "The House (That Fear Built)" on November 3, 2015; "Lace & Anchor" on November 25; "Diamonds for Gold" on January 18, 2016; "Blue" on April 20; and "Coeur D'Alene" on June 22.
The songs "The Hour Angle," "Dejection / Despondency," and "Schizophrenic Jubilee" were re-recorded from the EP Schizophrenic Jubilee.
Track listing
All tracks are written by Toothgrinder
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The House (That Fear Built)" | 3:52 |
| 2. | "Lace & Anchor" | 3:50 |
| 3. | "Coeur D'Alene" | 3:01 |
| 4. | "I Lie in Rain" | 3:00 |
| 5. | "Blue" | 4:30 |
| 6. | "The Hour Angle" | 3:36 |
| 7. | "Dance of Damsels" | 3:07 |
| 8. | "Diamonds for Gold" (feat. Spencer Sotelo) | 3:29 |
| 9. | "Nocturnal Masquerade" | 2:43 |
| 10. | "Despondency / Dejection" | 3:26 |
| 11. | "Schizophrenic Jubilee" | 3:24 |
| 12. | "Waltz of Madmen" | 4:08 |
| Total length: | 42:00 | |
Personnel
- Toothgrinder
- Justin Matthews – lead vocals
- Jason Goss – rhythm guitar
- Matt Mielke – lead guitar
- Matt Arensdorf – bass, backing vocals
- Wills Weller – drums
- Additional personnel
- Spencer Sotelo – additional vocals on track 8, additional engineering
- Taylor Larson – production, engineering, mixing
- Paul Leavitt – mastering
References
- ^ Wingerschimdt, Kip (February 1, 2016). "Toothgrinder's Nocturnal Masquerade Expertly Weaves Fury and Melody Together to Dizzying Results". MetalSucks. Retrieved November 8, 2017.
- ^ Walschots, Natalie Zina (January 27, 2016). "Toothgrinder Nocturnal Masquerade". Exclaim!. Retrieved November 8, 2017.
- ^ Rowe, Riley (January 26, 2016). "Album Review: TOOTHGRINDER Nocturnal Masquerade". Metal Injection. Retrieved November 8, 2017.
- Rees, Adam (January 7, 2016). "Toothgrinder: Nocturnal Masquerade". Metal Hammer. Team Rock. Retrieved November 8, 2017.
- Senior, Nicholas (January 28, 2016). "Album Review: Toothgrinder - 'Nocturnal Masquerade'". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved November 8, 2017.
- "Toothgrinder Share New Song 'Blue,' Album Out 1/29, Hit the Road, To Tour Forever". Spinefarm Records. Retrieved November 8, 2017.