Crystal Lake have premiered a new song titled “Crossing Nails.” The track will appear on the band’s upcoming album, which is expected to be released in January 2026.
Vocalist John Robert Centorrino commented:
“I have a very love//hate relationship with God and the church. Growing up in a super religious household + going to 2 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 Yudai “YD” Miyamoto added:
“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!”
Tour Dates:
08/14 Berlin, GER – Cassiopeia (with AngelMaker)
08/15 Erfurt, GER – Veb Bandhaus
08/17 Esbjerg, DEN – Musikhuset
08/19 Hamburg, GER – Logo (with AngelMaker)
08/20 Oberhausen, GER – Kulttempel (with AngelMaker)
08/21 Einhoven, GER – Dynamo
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