ART GATES RECORDS
Melodic death metal act Northborn return with their brand-new single and lyric video, “Yokai Of The Lake”, taken from their upcoming self-titled album Northborn, set for release on May 22nd, 2026 via Art Gates Records.
With “Yokai Of The Lake”, the band dives into a dark and tragic tale inspired by Eastern folklore. A story of love, betrayal and vengeance that transcends death itself. What begins as a doomed romance soon transforms into something far more sinister, as a restless spirit emerges from the depths, bound to a cursed fate.
Blending sharp melodic death metal riffing with haunting atmospheres, the track captures the essence of Northborn’s sound: a balance between aggression and melody, where storytelling plays a central role. The song shifts between evocative passages and powerful, driving sections, pulling the listener into its ghostly narrative.
"Our story takes you to a dark tale from the Far East, where a young couple's love story abruptly ends in murder most vile. Yet the story doesn’t end there, but takes a new, haunting beginning. Listen to the esoterical and hauntingly beautiful tunes of a ghostly sorrow tale luring you to the murky end that began this tale of woe."
The lyric video enhances this atmosphere through a visually immersive and animated approach, bringing the legend of the Lady Yokai to life. A spirit caught between worlds, calling from the mist-covered lake where her fate was sealed.
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