Legendary UK Metal giants Orange Goblin are back with a new single “(Not) Rocket Science” taken from their upcoming new album “Science, Not Fiction” due out on July 19, 2024 via Peaceville Records. watch the official lyric video through the YouTube player below:
“(Not) Rocket Science” is a matter of fact observation on the human tendency to over-complicate life …
Frontman and lyricist Ben Ward says “It’s basically saying that life can be pretty simple and straightforward if you just stop wasting your time and make each day count. Be prepared to work hard, don’t expect any hand outs and basically enjoy yourself along the way. When Chris came up with the music he said it needed something that could be delivered in a Bon Scott / Lemmy style and I think it came out really well.” – Orange Goblin
“Science, Not Fiction” – the band’s 10th studio album. Recorded and produced by Mike Exeter (Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Tony Iommi) at Woodworm Studios in Oxfordshire over a few weekends at the end of 2023.
Pre-Order: https://orangegoblinpv.lnk.to/Science
Available as:
10 Track Double 45rpm Vinyl (various colour choices)
10 Track Deluxe Digipak CD
9 Track CD
Range of merch bundle combinations available.
Originally formed in London under the name Our Haunted Kingdom back in 1995, celebrated UK Metal greats Orange Goblin entered the world of Heavy music as wide-eyed enthusiasts, eager to channel the fire and fury of their favourite bands. Emerging amid the exhilarating melee of the mid-‘90s Stoner Rock and Doom explosion, Orange Goblin’s debut album “Frequencies From Planet Ten” was released via underground imprint Rise Above Records in October 1997.
Since then, the quartet has shared the stage with legendary acts such as Alice Cooper, Danzig and Heaven & Hell among numerous others on their rise to prominence. A stream of critically acclaimed and widely revered studio albums also added to Orange Goblin’s substantial legacy, from early classics like “Time Travelling Blues” and “The Big Black” through to more recent triumphs like 2012’s universally praised “A Eulogy For The Damned” and 2018’s equally hailed “The Wolf Bites Back.”
Fast forward to 2021 and Orange Goblin ushered in a new era of metal chaos, signing with legendary UK Metal imprint Peaceville Records, with long-standing trio Ben Ward, Joe Hoare & Chris Turner joined by new bassist Harry Armstrong for this next chapter.
The first fruits of this union manifest in new studio album “Science, Not Fiction;” an absorbing exploration (and exploitation) of the world as seen through the three fundamental factors; Science, Spirituality, & Religion and how they determine and affect the human condition. Commandingly articulated as ever through vocalist Ben Ward, this is backed by Orange Goblin’s unmistakably catchy and accomplished yet often deceptively intricate brand of Sabbath-ian Heavy Metal thunder.
“Science, Not Fiction” was recorded at Woodworm Studios UK in late 2023, with production and mixing duties carried out by Grammy winning producer Mike Exeter (most notable for his work with Black Sabbath) and mastering was conducted by the esteemed Peter Hewitt-Dutton at The Bakery in LA.
This edition of “Science, Not Fiction” is presented on digipack format, including the bonus track, “Eye of the Minotaur,” including 20 page booklet.
Tracklist:
- The Fire At The Centre Of The Earth Is Mine [05:19]
- (Not) Rocket Science [04:21]
- Ascend The Negative [05:23]
- False Hope Diet [06:57]
- Cemetary Rats [05:57]
- The Fury Of A Patient Man [03:01]
- Gemini (Twins Of Evil) [05:05]
- The Justice Knife [04:58]
- End Of Transmission [05:51]
Bonus Tracks - Eye Of The Minotaur [04:32]
Orange Goblin live:
06.04 – Cyclone (Shibuya) – Tokyo, JAPAN (w/ Church of Misery)
07.04 – Soccer Factory, Osaka, JAPAN
09.04 – Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide, AUSTRALIA
10.04 – The Basement, Canberra, AUSTRALIA
11.04 – The Zoo, Brisbane, AUSTRALIA
12.04 – Crowbar, Sydney, AUSTRALIA
13.04 – The Croxton, Melbourne, AUSTRALIA
15.04 – Mothership, Auckland, NEW ZEALAND
16.04 – Rolling Stone, Christchurch, NEW ZEALAND
17.04 – Valhalla, Wellington, NEW ZEALAND
Tickets for all shows are available HERE
Lineup:
Ben Ward / Vocals
Joe Hoare / Guitar
Harry Armstrong / Bass & Backing vocals
Christopher Turner / Drums