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A Sign of Things to Come
Studio album by
Sylosis
Released8 September 2023 (2023-09-08)
Genre
Length43:15
LabelNuclear Blast
Producer
  • Josh Middleton
  • Scott Atkins
Sylosis chronology
Cycle of Suffering
(2020) 		A Sign of Things to Come
(2023)
Singles from A Sign of Things to Come
  1. "Deadwood"
    Released: 16 March 2023[4]
  2. "Poison for the Lost"
    Released: 1 June 2023[5]
  3. "A Sign of Things to Come"
    Released: 20 July 2023[6]
  4. "Absent"
    Released: 16 January 2024[7]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Distorted Sound9/10[3]
Kerrang!4/5[8]
Loud and Proud55/100[9]

A Sign of Things to Come is the sixth studio album by British heavy metal band Sylosis, released on 8 September 2023 through Nuclear Blast.[10][11] It was the last to feature rhythm guitarist Alex Bailey before his departure in 2024.

Singles and music videos for several tracks were released ahead of the album's premiere; "Deadwood",[12] "Poison for the Lost",[13] "A Sign of Things to Come",[14][15] and "Descent" (one day after the album's release).[16]

"Deadwood" also has a live video released on 17 May, 2023.[17] "Poison for the Lost", as frontman Josh Middleton stated, "was the last song to be written for the album. It quickly became apparent that this was going to be one of the biggest, most anthemic songs on the record."[18]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Josh Middleton

A Sign of Things to Come track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Deadwood"4:24
2."A Sign of Things to Come"4:32
3."Pariahs"3:51
4."Poison for the Lost"4:19
5."Descent"4:16
6."Absent"3:55
7."Eye for an Eye"4:12
8."Judas"4:26
9."Thorns"4:14
10."A Godless Throne"5:06
Total length:43:15

Personnel

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Sylosis

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  • Josh Middleton – lead guitar, vocals
  • Alex Bailey – rhythm guitar
  • Conor Marshall – bass
  • Ali Richardson – drums

Additional personnel

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Charts

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Chart performance for A Sign of Things to Come
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Scottish Albums (OCC)[19] 23
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[20] 93
UK Album Downloads (OCC)[21] 31
UK Independent Albums (OCC)[22] 11
UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[23] 2

References

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  1. ^ "Sh*t That Comes Out Today – September 8, 2023". MetalSucks. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
  2. ^ "Sylosis - A Sign Of Things To Come". Amped-Up. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
  3. ^ a b Marshall, Will (5 September 2023). "Album Review: A Sign of Things to Come – Sylosis". Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  4. ^ "Sylosis Reveal Music Video For New Single "Deadwood"". Bravewords. 16 March 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  5. ^ "Sylosis To Release A Sign Of Things To Come Album; "Poison Fro The Lost" Music Video Streaming". Bravewords. 1 June 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  6. ^ "Sylosis Premier "A Sign Of Things To Come" Music Video". Bravewords. 20 July 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  7. ^ "Absent - Single". Apple Music. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
  8. ^ Law, Sam (15 September 2023). "Album review: Sylosis – A Sign of Things to Come". Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  9. ^ "Sylosis – A Sign of Things to Come". Loud and Proud. October 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  10. ^ Carter, Emily (1 June 2023). "Sylosis announce new album, A Sign Of Things To Come". Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  11. ^ "Sylosis – Il nuovo album A Sign of Things to Come a settembre, singoli online". Loud and Proud. June 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  12. ^ Weaver, James (16 March 2023). "Sylosis release new music video for 'Deadwood'". Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  13. ^ Weaver, James (1 June 2023). "Sylosis announce new album 'A Sign Of Things To Come'". Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  14. ^ "Overflowing streams on a saturday: archspire, dreamwell, humanity's last breath, kunstzone, sleepwalker, choshech, swarrrm, sylosis, trivax, wormhole". No Clean Singing. 22 July 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  15. ^ Weaver, James (20 July 2023). "Sylosis release new music video for 'A Sign Of Things To Come'". Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  16. ^ Weaver, James (9 September 2023). "Sylosis release new music video for 'Descent'". Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  17. ^ "SYLOSIS Release Official Live Video For "Deadwood"". Bravewords. 17 May 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  18. ^ Carter, Emily (20 July 2023). "Listen to Sylosis' raging new single, A Sign Of Things To Come". Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  19. ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
  20. ^ "Swisscharts.com – Sylosis – A Sign of Things to Come". Hung Medien. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
  21. ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
  22. ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
  23. ^ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
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