The Long Road North
The Long Road North is the eighth studio album by the Swedish metal band Cult of Luna (their ninth if including "Mariner" (2016), their collaborative album with Julie Christmas). The album was released on 11 February 2022 through Metal Blade Records. Promotion. To promote the album, on 1 December 2021, Cult of Luna released the song "Cold Burn" prior to the release of "The Long Road North", with a music video created using Unreal Engine, in collaboration with North Kingdom and Arctic Game Lab. The band also released the song "Into the Night" on 13 January  2022. In support of "The Long Road North", Cult of Luna will embark on a 2022 tour through Europe in February, March, and October. One of those concerts include their Beyond The Redshift festival on 12 March 2022, co-headlined with many bands such as Alcest, Brutus, and Svalbard. Reception. The album was generally well received critically, earning two positive reviews in "Louder Sound". At "Metal Injection", Ben G. labeled "The Long Road North" "a superb album that is more mature, nuanced and consistent than their 2019 masterpiece, "A Dawn to Fear", but also maybe a bit less transcendental." Ellis  Heasley of "Distorted Sound" explained in a review, "Even by their supremely lofty standards, The Long Road North is yet another triumph for the band. Nearly 70 minutes feels like no time at all, with the album working best when given your undivided attention. Once it’s over, you'll no doubt be quick to take this 'long road' all over again." Track listing. All tracks written by Cult of Luna, except where noted: Personnel. Band members Additional personnel