From the desolate plains of North Dakota, a storm of depressive black metal has emerged. Ghost Bath, the sonic entity masterminded by the artist known only as Nameless (aka Dennis Mikula), has unleashed their latest full-length album, “Rose Thorn Necklace,” upon a world already teetering on the brink. Released on May 9th, 2025, via Nuclear Blast Records, this album is not for the faint of heart. It’s a journey into the abyss, a soundtrack for the end times, and a testament to the enduring power of bleakness.
In their twelfth year of existence, Ghost Bath shows no signs of softening their edges. Instead, “Rose Thorn Necklace” sees Nameless (Dennis Mikula), the band’s sole constant member, embracing his most antisocial tendencies, sharpening his sound into a weaponized form of melancholic aggression. This album is a rusty blade, honed to a razor’s edge over years of sonic toil. To further enhance this vision of sonic ruin, the band has also released a visualizer for the track “Vodka Butterfly,” a swirling vortex of bleak imagery and crushing soundscapes.
Watch the visualizer for ‘Vodka Butterfly’ here: Ghost Bath – Vodka Butterfly (Official Visualizer)
Nameless (Dennis Mikula) offered a brief, yet ominous statement regarding the album’s release: “Rose Thorn Necklace is now yours. This latest offering is very special, and we hope you take from it whatever you need.” What you might need, however, may be a strong dose of therapy after immersing yourself in this sonic landscape.
“Rose Thorn Necklace” was forged in the fires of 2024, between January and June. The percussive onslaught was captured by Mike Heller (of Fear Factory fame) at Heaven and Heller Studios, while Nameless (Dennis Mikula) handled the remaining instrumentation in his home studio, creating a stark contrast between the raw power and the introspective darkness. The resulting mix, courtesy of Jack Shirley, is a dense and suffocating experience, perfectly complemented by the haunting cover artwork created by Ksenija Tarasova.
Free from the conceptual constraints of the “Moonlover-Starmourner-Self Loather” trilogy, “Rose Thorn Necklace” sees Nameless (Dennis Mikula) delving into the most intense and introspective corners of Ghost Bath’s sonic palette. Expect blackened blasts, melancholic movements, and a general sense of unease as Ghost Bath drags you, kicking and screaming, into the unknown.
“Rose Thorn Necklace” Track Listing:
- Grotesque Display
- Rose Thorn Necklace
- Well, I Tried Drowning
- Thinly Sliced Heart Muscle
- Dandelion Tea
- Vodka Butterfly
- Stamen and Pistil
- Needles
- Throat Cancer
Formats available:
- CD Jewel Case
- LP (Pink Swirl, Red Swirl)
Current lineup of Ghost Bath:
- Nameless (Dennis Mikula): Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Piano, Synth
- Mike Heller: Drums
- Chewie a.k.a. Jason Tjoei: Piano
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