Lord of the Lost releases awe-inspiring new single “Ghosts”
Flamboyant German chart-toppers Lord of the Lost unveil Ghosts – the awe-inspiring new single from their upcoming studio album, “OPVS NOIR Vol. 1”, out on 8th August, 2025 via Napalm Records! The Hamburg-based outfit is joined by none other than world-renowned cellist Tina Guo, celebrated for her electrifying performances with Hans Zimmer and collaborations with heavy acts such as Kamelot, Beyond the Black and Sabaton. This haunting piece of art expands the sonic universe of the genre-defying band even further, fusing dark metal with theatrical finesse and profound emotional depth.
Ghosts is more profound proof of Lord of the Lost’s ever-evolving soundscape – a testament to their ability to constantly uncover new angles while staying true to their roots. Following the era-defining success of their #1 album “Blood & Glitter” (Official German Album Charts) and their celebrated appearance in the finals of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023, Lord of the Lost continue to push boundaries with unmatchable versatility. “OPVS NOIR Vol. 1” is the first album of an exciting album trilogy, featuring several strictly limited special editions - pre-order your copy of “OPVS NOIR Vol. 1” and act fast, as the first formats are already selling out! You can order it HERE.
Tina Guo about the collaboration:
"Working with LORD OF THE LOST on 'Ghosts' has been an incredibly inspiring and fun experience. The entire creative process flowed beautifully, and it was a true joy to create art with such talented and wonderful individuals. I especially loved the cello battling with Chris! Their passion and vision made every moment memorable, and filming the music video together created an unforgettable energy and synergy."
Chris Harms adds:
“Tina Guo is not only a phenomenal cellist, but also one of the most wonderful and inspiring people I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting in the music industry. Performing this song with her—and even playing the cello together—was incredible, both in the studio and during the video shoot. But I can’t wait to have her on stage with us live someday!”
Check out the official video for Ghosts below:
What is the essence of Lord of the Lost in 2025? That is one of the questions “OPVS NOIR Vol. 1” fearlessly begins to answer. Once again, the band proves not only musical excellence but also masterful craftsmanship: produced by Chris Harms, recorded, mixed, and mastered at the legendary CHAMELEON STUDIOS in Hamburg, the 11 tracks hit with a force and brilliance that immediately transport us into a dark yet colorful ballroom. From there, the tone is set: Dark Wave Metal on an amphitheater scale.
Chris Harms about the album:
“Darkness, melancholy, loneliness - all words that often have negative connotations, that we may associate with danger, sadness and loss, and not without reason. But darkness can also be security, melancholy the warm and sentimental feeling of our memories, and loneliness becomes necessary silence, peace and inner contemplation. OPVS NOIR is a travel guide, or perhaps also a travelogue, through the dark sides of our inner world, which so often move precisely in the area of tension between what we emotionally categorize as positive or negative. And with Vol. 1, all of this is just the beginning of this 3-part journey...”
OPVS NOIR Vol. 1 tracklist:
1 Bazaar Bizarre
2 My Sanctuary
3 Light Can Only Shine In The Darkness (& Within Temptation)
4 I Will Die In It
5 Moonstruck (& Stimmgewalt)
6 Damage (feat. Whiplasher Bernadotte)
7 Ghosts (feat. Tina Guo)
8 Lords Of Fyre (& Feuerschwanz)
9 The Things We Do For Love
10 The Sadness In Everything (feat. Anna Maria Rose)
11 Dreams Are Never Alone
“OPVS NOIR Vol. 1” is out on 8th August 2025 via Napalm Records and will be available in a number of formats and limited edition variants. To order your copy, click HERE.
Lord of the Lost will be touring the UK & Ireland in October 2025 and tickets for all dates are available now HERE.
UK + IRELAND TOUR
30.10.25 UK - Wolverhampton
31.10.25 UK - Manchester
02.11.25 UK - Glasgow
04.11.25 UK - Belfast
05.11.25 IE - Dublin
07.11.25 UK - Bristol
08.11.25 UK - London
09.11.25 UK - Southampton