Nocturnal Masquerade
Studio album by
Toothgrinder
ReleasedJanuary 29, 2016
RecordedSummer 2015
StudioOceanic Recording, Bethesda, MD
Valencia Recording, Baltimore, MD
Genre
Length42:00
LabelSpinefarm
ProducerTaylor Larson
Toothgrinder chronology
Schizophrenic Jubilee
(2014)		 Nocturnal Masquerade
(2016)		 Phantom Amour
(2017)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Exclaim!7/10[2]
Metal Injection9.5/10[3]
Metal Hammer[4]
MetalSucks[1]
New Noise Magazine[5]

Nocturnal Masquerade is the debut studio album by American metalcore band Toothgrinder. The album was released on January 29, 2016, through Spinefarm Records.[6] This is the last release to feature guitarist Matt Mielke.

Overview

The album was produced by Taylor Larson (Darkest Hour, Veil of Maya).[3] Spencer Sotelo of Periphery provides guest vocals on the song "Diamonds for Gold."

Five music videos were released from the album: "The House (That Fear Built)" on November 3, 2015; "Lace & Anchor" on November 25; "Diamonds for Gold" on January 18, 2016; "Blue" on April 20; and "Coeur D'Alene" on June 22.

The songs "The Hour Angle," "Dejection / Despondency," and "Schizophrenic Jubilee" were re-recorded from the EP Schizophrenic Jubilee.

Track listing

All tracks are written by Toothgrinder

No.TitleLength
1."The House (That Fear Built)"3:52
2."Lace & Anchor"3:50
3."Coeur D'Alene"3:01
4."I Lie in Rain"3:00
5."Blue"4:30
6."The Hour Angle"3:36
7."Dance of Damsels"3:07
8."Diamonds for Gold" (feat. Spencer Sotelo)3:29
9."Nocturnal Masquerade"2:43
10."Despondency / Dejection"3:26
11."Schizophrenic Jubilee"3:24
12."Waltz of Madmen"4:08
Total length:42:00

Personnel

Toothgrinder
  • Justin Matthews – lead vocals
  • Jason Goss – rhythm guitar
  • Matt Mielke – lead guitar
  • Matt Arensdorf – bass, backing vocals
  • Wills Weller – drums
Additional personnel
  • Spencer Sotelo – additional vocals on track 8, additional engineering
  • Taylor Larson – production, engineering, mixing
  • Paul Leavitt – mastering

References

  1. 1 2 Wingerschimdt, Kip (February 1, 2016). "Toothgrinder's Nocturnal Masquerade Expertly Weaves Fury and Melody Together to Dizzying Results". MetalSucks. Retrieved November 8, 2017.
  2. 1 2 Walschots, Natalie Zina (January 27, 2016). "Toothgrinder Nocturnal Masquerade". Exclaim!. Retrieved November 8, 2017.
  3. 1 2 Rowe, Riley (January 26, 2016). "Album Review: TOOTHGRINDER Nocturnal Masquerade". Metal Injection. Retrieved November 8, 2017.
  4. ↑ Rees, Adam (January 7, 2016). "Toothgrinder: Nocturnal Masquerade". Metal Hammer. Team Rock. Retrieved November 8, 2017.
  5. ↑ Senior, Nicholas (January 28, 2016). "Album Review: Toothgrinder - 'Nocturnal Masquerade'". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved November 8, 2017.
  6. ↑ "Toothgrinder Share New Song 'Blue,' Album Out 1/29, Hit the Road, To Tour Forever". Spinefarm Records. Retrieved November 8, 2017.
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