CRYSTAL LAKE RELEASE NEW SONG
Copyright: Jesse Kojima
Japanese metalcore powerhouse CRYSTAL LAKE have stormed back with their latest single, ‘Crossing Nails’ - their first release of the year and the second since signing a global deal with Century Media Records in May 2024. Currently tearing across Europe with festival sets and exclusive headline shows, the band unleashes a searing nu-metal anthem that reaffirms their place at the forefront of the scene.
Accompanying the single is a gripping visualiser, along with the exciting announcement of a new album slated for January 2026 - their first full-length since Helix dropped in 2019. With more music and updates expected in the coming months, fans and newcomers alike can gear up for a powerful new era of CRYSTAL LAKE.
Speaking on the new single, vocalist John shares: "I have a very love//hate relationship with God and the church. Growing up in a super religious household and going to two Catholic schools – I saw first hand how they use God as a weapon of control. I needed people to be there for me. To save me from myself. To love me.. and they were never there. They made me fear & hate something I should have loved. Fear is not love. Hate is not power. Control is not faith. Believe in YOURSELF. Love YOURSELF. Control YOURSELF. Faith is not a weapon - it's peace. Crossing Nails.”
Guitarist YD adds: "With this track, we’ve kept the heaviness that’s always been core to our sound, but brought the straight, speedy riff work to the forefront and wrapped the whole song in a more catchy structure. We also experimented with rhythmic and groove elements that haven’t really appeared in Crystal Lake’s music before, allowing us to explore a new kind of expression. By blending parts of my personal musical background into the song in a playful way, I think we managed to mix that classic hardcore and metal vibe in a fresh and exciting form.
"'Crossing Nails' is a new kind of hybrid song that combines explosive live energy with a strong sense of unity everyone can enjoy. Hope you feel that when you hear it!"
CRYSTAL LAKE have been hitting the road hard this year, with an intense touring schedule that’s seen them perform across multiple continents. Most recently, they’ve been tearing through Europe as part of their summer headline run.
The tour continues this August with six more headlining shows across Germany, Denmark, and The Netherlands, where they’ll be joined by Canadian deathcore heavyweights Angelmaker.
