The new studio album by southern German melodic death metal band Mission In Black will be released on April 24th, 2026.
The quintet’s third album is entitled “Divinity of Lies”. Like its predecessor, “Profit Reigns Supreme”, this album was once again mixed and mastered by Sebastian “Seeb” Levermann (Orden Ogan), with artwork by Simon Bossert (also known for his work with Powerwolf, Keep Of Kalessin, Night In Gales, and many more).
When asked about the new album, drummer and founding member Andy Black waxes lyrical and at the same time points out the differences from the previous album:
“Our last album and the title ‘Profit Reigns Supreme’ was very concrete and ‘in your face’! As a fan, it left you almost no room for interpretation and was also associated by the public with obvious criticism of capitalism (quite rightly so—THAT was also the intention!). Björn Gooßes created sensational artwork for it, which visually reinforced the theme extremely well”.
The new title should allow for significantly more room for interpretation. “Lying” as such has accompanied human history since time immemorial and will always be inextricably linked to our species: Whether in a religious-biblical context (Adam & Eve, Cain & Abel, Judas, etc.), Norse mythology (Loki), Greek mythology (Hermes), or medieval motifs (masks of shame, etc.).
The “lie”, its constant presence and deliberate use, continues to exist in modern times: In today’s context, for example, one need only look at politics and/or “social media”: people lie and deceive, and it seems as if this is not only socially accepted but even desired: at least, the critical outcry, if there ever was one, quickly subsides with every scandal, no matter how big. Corruption, lies, and deception have been commonplace in politics long before Trump, Scholz, Spahn, Weidel, and Co. Most wars begin with a lie to find a reason to start killing. The list of topics and associations is almost endless! The “lie” in all its facets has now gained social acceptance, and it seems completely legitimate to use it deliberately, for example, to gain some kind of personal advantage or to deceive others.
It is becoming more and more desirable and is thus becoming “divine”. The diverse topics are omnipresent and transferable to (almost) all eras and topics – “Divinity of Lies”.
“Divinity of Lies” will be available on CD and vinyl. There will also be a limited edition collector’s box set of the album, following the rapid sell-out of the box set for the previous album.
As a special treat, you can pre-save the first single “Rise” here.
Tracklist:
01. Pulse of the Awakening
02. Rise
03. Something to Die For
04. Divinity of Lies
05. Burn With Me
06. World of Demise
07. Fighter
08. Liquid Fire
09. As Mountains High and Oceans Deep
10. Embers
Mission In Black is a German five-piece melodic death metal band from Baden Württemberg that has been consistently forging its own path since 2010. Their sound combines metallic aggression with epic depth, blending melodic death metal with thrash influences into a powerful and energetic whole. Founded by Andy Flache (drums), Daniel Tschoepe (guitar), Martin Grimm and Hannes Jäger, the band released their first demo Black Infect in 2011, quickly earning stage time with bands such as Brainstorm and Mystic Prophecy. With their debut album “Anthems of a Dying Breed” (2018, El Puerto Records), Mission In Black established themselves as a formidable live act. Their second album, “Profit Reigns Supreme” (2018), produced by Sebastian “Seeb” Levermann (Orden Ogan, Rhapsody Of Fire, Brainstorm), confirmed this status and receiving strong response through is accompanying music videos.
Between 2023 and 2025, the band appeared at numerous renowned festivals, including Rage Against Racism, Area 53, Easter Cross Festival, Castle Rock Festival and Metalacker Festival. International performances in Belgium, Hungary and the Czech Republic, as well as support shows for Nightrage and Rage on the A New World Rising Tour, underlined their growing international presence. Beyond the stage, the band actively engaged in social causes: since 2024, Mission In Black have been official ambassadors of the Captain Paul Foundation Germany e.V., regularly supporting charity events.
In April 2026, Mission In Black will release their third studio album “Divinity of Lies” (24.04.2026), once again mixed and mastered by Sebastian “Seeb” Levermann. A major live highlight in 2026 will be their performance at the RVBang Festival in Balingen alongside Michael Schenker, Sonata Arctica and Tankard. Mission In Black thus stands for modern melodic death metal – without compromises, committed and always moving in one direction: forward.
Line-up:
Andy “Black” Flache – drums
Eddie Stübner – guitars
Steffi Stuber – vocals
Daniel Tschoepe – guitars
Simon Schorp – bass
Weblinks:
missioninblack.com
www.facebook.com/missioninblack
