The new single from UK metalheads Orange Goblin’s hugely anticipated new album Science, Not Fiction is out today. The track, titled ‘The Fire at the Centre of the Earth is Mine’, follows ‘(Not) Rocket Science’ and ‘Cemetary Rats’ as the third single to be taken from the album and is accompanied by a new lyric video by Matt Vickerstaff. Watch it here:
Speaking about the new track, singer and lyricist Ben Ward said, “We are very proud to present our new single ‘The Fire at the Centre of the Earth is Mine’. We consider this a very ‘typical’ Orange Goblin song… uptempo, melodic and instantly catchy, with all the ingredients of classic Heavy Metal! it’s the perfect way to kickstart the new Orange Goblin album! Lyrically, it’s about how we can’t change our past, but as the rest of the world is seemingly falling apart, we all have a chance to change our future. We are very excited about adding this banger to the live set at future shows!”
Orange Goblin’s new album Science, Not Fiction is their first since 2018’s The Wolf Bites Back and marks the band’s arrival on legendary metal label Peaceville. The album is inspired by a diverse range of influences, including spirituality, science, religion, and the band’s love for the sci-fi genre – “The title ‘Science, Not Fiction’ to me summarises how the world and everything we know is based on 3 fundamental things: Science, Spirituality and Religion” says Ben Ward. “It’s no secret that the band and I have always had a strong interest in vintage science fiction (particularly the dystopian kind!) and cosmic horror, whether that is movies, literature or just plain old imagery”.
For the last 30 years, Orange Goblin, London-based hard rock lifers, have tirelessly flown the flag for all out heavy metal and maximum rock ‘n’ roll. Driven by passion, persistence and heartfelt love for metal’s dark magic, Orange Goblin have always been a vital force and a risk-free bet. But while some may be content to trade on past glories, Orange Goblin view heavy metal as a lifelong pursuit. In 2024, they open a new chapter in their heroic saga, marking it with the release of their tenth studio album: Science, Not Fiction.
Photo by Tina Korhonen, astrophotography courtesy of Giancarlo Erra
UPCOMING LIVE SHOWS
28 Jun – Tons of Rock 2024 Oslo, Norway
12 Jul – Loungefest 2024 Noordwijkerhout, Netherlands
18 Jul – Signature Brew Blackhorse Road London, United Kingdom
(Album launch show in conjunction with Rough Trade)
19 Jul – Brudenell Social Club Leeds, United Kingdom
(Album launch show in conjunction with Crash Records)
25 Jul – Rock im Wald 2024 Michelau In Oberfranken, Germany
26 Jul – Blue Moon Festival 2024 Cottbus, Germany
02 Aug – Krach Am Bach festival 2024 Beelen, Germany
09 Aug – Alcatraz Festival 2024 Kortrijk, Belgium
24 Aug – furiosfest 2024 Saint-flour, France
03 Oct – The Drill Lincoln, United Kingdom
04 Oct – Opium Dublin, Ireland
05 Oct – Limelight Belfast, United Kingdom
06 Oct – King Tuts Wah Wah Hut Glasgow, United Kingdom
08 Oct – Gorilla Manchester, United Kingdom
09 Oct – KK’s Steel Mill Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
10 Oct – The Fleece Bristol, United Kingdom
11 Oct – The 1865 Southampton, United Kingdom
12 Oct – The Dome London, United Kingdom
26 Oct – Margate Rock Festival 2024, United Kingdom
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