Nocturnal Masquerade
2016 studio album by Toothgrinder
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Nocturnal Masquerade is the debut studio album by American metalcore band Toothgrinder. The album was released on January 29, 2016, through Spinefarm Records.[6] This is the last release to feature guitarist Matt Mielke.
Valencia Recording, Baltimore, Maryland
| Nocturnal Masquerade | ||||
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| Released | January 29, 2016 | |||
| Recorded | Summer 2015 | |||
| Studios | Oceanic Recording, Bethesda, Maryland Valencia Recording, Baltimore, Maryland | |||
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| Length | 42:00 | |||
| Label | Spinefarm | |||
| Producer | Taylor Larson | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Exclaim! | 7/10[2] |
| Metal Injection | 9.5/10[3] |
| Metal Hammer |   [4] |
| MetalSucks |  [1] |
| New Noise Magazine | [5] |
Overview
The album was produced by Taylor Larson (Darkest Hour, Veil of Maya).[3] Spencer Sotelo of Periphery provides guest vocals on the song "Diamonds for Gold."
Five music videos were released from the album: "The House (That Fear Built)" on November 3, 2015; "Lace & Anchor" on November 25; "Diamonds for Gold" on January 18, 2016; "Blue" on April 20; and "Coeur D'Alene" on June 22.
The songs "The Hour Angle," "Dejection / Despondency," and "Schizophrenic Jubilee" were re-recorded from the EP Schizophrenic Jubilee.
Track listing
All tracks are written by Toothgrinder.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "The House (That Fear Built)" | 3:52 |
| 2. | "Lace & Anchor" | 3:50 |
| 3. | "Coeur D'Alene" | 3:01 |
| 4. | "I Lie in Rain" | 3:00 |
| 5. | "Blue" | 4:30 |
| 6. | "The Hour Angle" | 3:36 |
| 7. | "Dance of Damsels" | 3:07 |
| 8. | "Diamonds for Gold" (feat. Spencer Sotelo) | 3:29 |
| 9. | "Nocturnal Masquerade" | 2:43 |
| 10. | "Despondency / Dejection" | 3:26 |
| 11. | "Schizophrenic Jubilee" | 3:24 |
| 12. | "Waltz of Madmen" | 4:08 |
| Total length: | 42:00 | |
Personnel
- Toothgrinder
- Justin Matthews – lead vocals
- Jason Goss – rhythm guitar
- Matt Mielke – lead guitar
- Matt Arensdorf – bass, backing vocals
- Wills Weller – drums
- Additional personnel
- Spencer Sotelo – additional vocals on track 8, additional engineering
- Taylor Larson – production, engineering, mixing
- Paul Leavitt – mastering