Bury Tomorrow have clearly been on a journey of rediscovery over the past couple of years, navigating through tricky periods of change and the upheaval the world has faced. Emerging from this has been a revitalised version of the band, solidified by the addition of guitarist Ed Hartwell and keyboardist/vocalist Tom Prendergast. This fresh line-up first left its mark on 2023's 'The Seventh Sun', an album that set the stage for a new era.Now, they've unleashed 'Will You Haunt Me, With That Same Patience', a record that feels like their most raw and impactful statement yet.
This latest offering was crafted with a real sense of purpose, with the band taking a hands-on approach to every part of the writing. Teaming up with producer Carl Brown, known for his work with bands like Sleep Token and Bullet For My Valentine, has resulted in a sound that's both deeply personal and incredibly powerful. The album dives headfirst into the frustrations of feeling disconnected from modern life, exploring tough themes like self-doubt, anxiety, and the constant search for a bit of calm amidst the chaos. It’s an honest look at the struggles we face, highlighting both the feeling of being alone and the comfort of knowing others are going through it too.
Guitarist Kristan Dawson shed some light on the album's intriguing title, explaining, “To haunt is to revisit or recur persistently to the consciousness of someone or something. There’s beauty in that commitment somewhat. In a world full of distraction, discourse, instancy and demand, patience seems hard to attain. In patience there is peace, one thing society is short of. The title serves as a call of reflection, relying on the present moment, remembering what truly matters. I think the notion of patience being haunting is quite a contrast and that’s certainly reflective of the album musically.”
Despite tackling some heavy subjects, 'Will You Haunt Me, With That Same Patience' ultimately carries a message of enduring hope. It’s about that persistent feeling that things can and will get better, urging listeners to weather the tough times and trust that they'll find their way through. The arrival at this point of confidence and creative freedom feels like just the beginning for Bury Tomorrow. With this potent new album, they're not just expanding their reach globally; they're kicking off an exciting new chapter for one of British heavy music's most dedicated outfits.
Artist Zak Pinchin, who created the striking album cover and the 'What If I Burn' video, shared his interpretation of the title's imagery: “Upon reading the album title, I envisioned a character laying a lost loved one down in a house they once shared, a place where they can haunt or exist to help him cope with his grief and loss; A place he can keep them and return to. I was drawn to the combination of connection and disconnection, and to what a still image of that might look like. The conflicting ideas of internal pain and the stillness of patience really resonated with me, as did the way this album’s aesthetic could contrast with its sonic world. I wanted to figuratively capture that idea as a moment in time, frozen in numb stillness, revisiting a memory once laid to rest."
You can listen to the new album now, and be sure to follow the band on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and X.
