Denver’s genre-bending pioneers NightWraith are back to set the underground ablaze with their infectious new standalone single, “The Candlelight.” Marking a thrilling sonic evolution, this hook-heavy anthem trades technical death metal density for a mid-tempo “black ‘n’ roll” groove that captures the spirit of classic heavy metal without losing the band’s signature blackened edge. Alongside this riff-packed release, the band has officially welcomed the phenomenal Lauren Vieira of Dreadnought as their full-time keyboard and synth player. Vieira’s atmospheric textures add a whole new layer of sophistication to frontman Ben Pitts’ gritty, romantic ode to Denver’s legendary Yellow Bordello punk house. With stunning pen-and-ink artwork by Nate Burns and a mix by NITE’s Van Labrakis, “The Candlelight” is a masterclass in melodic melancholy and a bold harbinger of the band’s fourth full-length album currently in the works.
The flame is only spreading as NightWraith prepares to take their captivating live show on the road for a massive 2026 North American tour alongside black metal titans UADA and dungeon synth legends Mortiis. This “unholy” package will see the band captivating audiences from the Brighton Music Hall in Boston to the Rickshaw Theatre in Vancouver, culminating in a heavy-hitting night at Los Angeles’ Teragram Ballroom. For fans of Opeth and Tribulation, this tour is a mandatory destination to witness NightWraith’s unique brand of “blackened dad rock” in its most potent form. Whether you’re spinning the new single or catching them live on this coast-to-coast trek, one thing is certain: NightWraith is firing on all cylinders and ready to lead the charge into a daring new era of heavy music.