Lord Of The Lost Unleash ‘Light Can Only Shine In The Darkness’ – A Gothic Masterpiece That Burns Bright

August 3, 2025 rocknews

Lord of the Lost Light Can Only Shine Video

New music video with Within Temptation sets the tone for OPVS NOIR Vol. 1

If you thought Lord Of The Lost had already reached their creative peak with the glam-soaked chaos of Blood & Glitter, think again. The Hamburg-based genre-fluid sextet has just dropped a new music video for “Light Can Only Shine In The Darkness”, and it’s nothing short of a cinematic sermon. Teaming up with symphonic metal royalty Within Temptation, this track is the emotional epicentre of their upcoming album OPVS NOIR Vol. 1, out August 8th via Napalm Records.

Already seen the video? Tell us your favourite moment—was it the rooftop solitude or that final candlelit crescendo?

A Visual and Sonic Cathedral

Directed by VDPictures and filmed across Hamburg and the Netherlands, the video is a gothic fever dream. Rooftop solitude, candlelit corridors, and sweeping urban melancholy set the stage for Sharon den Adel and Chris Harms to deliver a duet that feels like a sacred ritual. The lighting is pure chiaroscuro drama—half Blade Runner, half Caravaggio—and the chemistry between the two vocalists is electric.

Musically, the track is a hybrid beast: darkwave metal collides with symphonic grandeur. Harms and den Adel trade verses like twin prophets of catharsis, their voices weaving through orchestral swells and industrial grit. It’s a song born from the ashes of their tour with Iron Maiden, and it sounds like the culmination of a decade-long dream.

What genre do you hear most in this track—gothic rock, symphonic metal, or something else entirely? Drop your take in the comments.

Who Are Lord Of The Lost?

Founded in 2007 by frontman Chris Harms, Lord Of The Lost have built a reputation as Germany’s most daring sonic shapeshifters. Their sound spans gothic rock, industrial metal, glam, and orchestral acoustics—sometimes all in one album. They’ve played Wacken, toured with KMFDM, and represented Germany at Eurovision 2023 with the flamboyant “Blood & Glitter”.

Current lineup:

Chris Harms – Vocals, Guitar
Pi Stoffers – Guitar
Class Grenayde – Bass
Gared Dirge – Piano, Synths, Percussion
Niklas Kahl – Drums
Benji Mundigler – Keyboard, Guitar

Their ethos? Break boundaries, embrace contradictions, and make darkness dance.

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OPVS NOIR Vol. 1: A Trilogy Begins

The upcoming album OPVS NOIR Vol. 1 is the first chapter in a three-part journey through emotional darkness. Harms describes it as a “travelogue through the dark sides of our inner world,” where melancholy becomes memory and loneliness transforms into peace.

The album features collaborations with Feuerschwanz, Tina Guo, Whiplasher Bernadotte, and Stimmgewalt. Formats include a DEEP DIVE edition with isolated audio stems for remixing and playthroughs, plus collector’s boxes and vinyl variants that are already selling out.

Are you grabbing the DEEP DIVE edition? Let us know what format you’re going for—and what track you’re most excited to dissect.

UK Tour Incoming

Following their Eurovision success and a sold-out headliner tour, Lord Of The Lost are returning to the UK with a vengeance. Their upcoming tour will showcase tracks from OPVS NOIR alongside fan favorites. Special guests include Skarlett Riot and Julien-K, promising a night of theatrical metal, synth-rock swagger, and emotional intensity.

Chris Harms shared:

“The UK holds a special place in our hearts, and we’re thrilled to return and share this new chapter with our incredible fan community there. It nearly feels like coming home.”

Planning to catch them live? Tag your gig crew and let us know which city you’ll be in—we might just feature your post.

Listen Next: Top 5 Lord Of The Lost Tracks That Define Their Sound

If “Light Can Only Shine In The Darkness” pulled you into Lord Of The Lost’s shadowy cathedral of sound, these five essential tracks will take you deeper into their world of gothic grandeur, industrial grit, and emotional intensity:

Blood & Glitter
Eurovision chaos meets glam-metal euphoria. A manifesto of defiance wrapped in glitter and fire.
Drag Me to Hell
Industrial stomp and gothic drama collide in this fan-favorite banger. It’s raw, relentless, and impossible to ignore.
Loreley
A haunting, melodic ode to myth and melancholy. One of their most poetic and atmospheric offerings.
Raining Stars
Cinematic and slow-burning, this track builds like a thunderstorm of longing. A staple in their live set for good reason.
Six Feet Underground
Dark, danceable, and emotionally raw—this is Lord Of The Lost at their most infectious and introspective.

Which LOTL track changed the game for you? Add your top pick to the list and tell us why it hits hardest.

Final Word

“Light Can Only Shine In The Darkness” isn’t just a song—it’s a manifesto. Lord Of The Lost continue to prove they’re not just part of the scene—they’re redefining it. With OPVS NOIR Vol. 1 on the horizon and a UK tour set to ignite stages, the band is entering a new era of sonic storytelling.

Already obsessed? Share this article, tag your fellow LOTL disciples, and let’s keep the darkness burning bright.