DARKEST HOUR Releases All-Instrumental Version Of 'The Human Romance'

July 21, 2011

Washington D.C.-based metallers DARKEST HOUR have released an entirely instrumental version of their latest album, "The Human Romance", via iTunes.

Commented guitarist Mike Schleibaum: "Attention geeks, shredders, stem junkies and karaoke fanatics. We're very stoked to offer you the instrumental version of 'The Human Romance'. Feel free to download away and enjoy.

"If you haven't had a chance to pick up the record, then by all means start with the version that has our very own John Henry singing on it. After all, it ain't the DH without the JH.

"These instrumentals will take you on one hell of an epic sonic journey so pick 'em both up, learn these words and scream your ass off with us at the shows!"

Click here to preview or purchase.

"The Human Romance" sold around 3,600 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 185 on The Billboard 200 chart. The CD landed at position No. 3 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling albums by new and developing artists, defined as those who have never appeared in the Top 100 of The Billboard 200.

DARKEST HOUR's previous album, "The Eternal Return", opened with 4,700 units back in July 2009 to enter the chart at No. 104.

"The Human Romance" was released in Europe on March 7 via Century Media Records. The CD was recorded at a North Carolina studio with producer (and SOILWORK guitarist) Peter Wichers.

DARKEST HOUR recently filmed a video for the song "Love As A Weapon". Directed by Scott Hansen, the clip takes on a very traditional performance approach to metal videos.

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