Black Rebel Motorcycle Club are celebrating 20 years of ‘Howl’ with a deluxe box set that feels as rich and layered as the album itself. Out January 30 via [PIAS], the anniversary edition brings fans closer than ever to the heart of a record that shaped a new chapter for the band. Originally released in 2005, ‘Howl’ opened a new path for BRMC, filled with folk, blues, and gospel spirit.
When it first dropped, SPIN captured the shift perfectly: “Bruce Springsteen stripped down his songs to reflect his pessimistic journey through the badlands; BRMC’s scaled-back sound is reflective of a group that’s come out on the other side of that trip and doesn’t want to hide behind feedback any longer.” Every song carried weight. Every lyric felt lived-in.
The 20th Anniversary Deluxe Box Set includes the original studio album on white vinyl, the Howl Sessions, and five previously unreleased demos and alternate mixes. Fans will find over 100 never-before-seen photos in the included photobook, along with original handwritten lyrics for each track. The set also features a collector’s poster and a 2LP version of ‘Howl’ with a custom BRMC etching on side 4. For CD lovers, the full studio album is also included. This release brings the era of ‘Howl’ vividly back to life.