Ghost Bath - Rose Thorn Necklace (2025) Hi-Res

Ghost Bath's fifth studio album, "Rose Thorn Necklace," released on May 9, 2025, through Nuclear Blast, marks a departure from their previous conceptual trilogy. 1 This new album is described as the project's most intense and introspective work to date.  

Reviews highlight the album's blend of dreamy atmospherics and ravaging intensity. Infernal Masquerade notes the engaging and crushing nature of the album, walking a fine line between sorrowful and intense, featuring piercing screams and lively modern post-black metal vibes. Blabbermouth characterizes it as an often overwhelmingly uplifting experience despite its depressive black metal roots, praising its melodic strength and emotional depth.

The album is seen as a cohesive record that balances brutality with lush, harmonized interludes, creating a unique sound that pushes beyond traditional black metal expectations by incorporating elements of gothic rock and post-punk.