Arrival of Autumn

Harbinger Arrival of Autumn Limited edition

Born and raised in the tiny city of Grande Prairie, the musicians grew up "300 miles from the nearest international airport." Inspired by the likes of Metallica, Lamb of God, Trivium, Black Dahlia Murder, and more, music doubled as a refuge from small town malaise and nearly six months of winter as the band formally came to life in 2011."When you're in a boring city in the middle of nowhere, people find themselves susceptible to destructive habits, so you need to have a willingness to avoid those," Jamison continues. "Playing music is how we grounded ourselves."The musicians personally booked tours across the Great White North, attracting a growing fan base in the process. They unleashed a pair of independent albums--Endless Nights and Shadows--and caught the attention of super producer Jason Suecof (Trivium, Motionless In White, Whitechapel). Not only did he turn them on to Nuclear Blast, but he manned the boards for Harbinger throughout 2018.

Arrival of Autumn introduce Harbinger with the bludgeoning barrage of first single "The Endless." Airtight riffing and a percussive onslaught culminate around an undeniable hook. Meanwhile, "Better Off Without" underscores a metallic maelstrom with a ponderous concept of "how at some point in history we gained conscience and we mistook it for a divine voice." Elsewhere, "Witness" hinges on thick grooves and a refrain as haunting as its subject matter.

In the end, Arrival Of Autumn signal a new season for heavy music on Harbinger.