Moonspell Release Lyric Video For "The Great Wolf in the Sky" From Upcoming Album "Far From God" Available July 3rd

 Photo Credit: Chantik Photography by Sonja Schuringa

MOONSPELL ARE:

Fernando Ribeiro — Vocals

Ricardo Amorim — Guitars

Pedro Paixão — Keys

Aires Pereira — Bass

Hugo Ribeiro — Drums

Pre-order the album HERE!

Just days before the release of their critically acclaimed new studio album Far From God, Portuguese gothic metal icons MOONSPELL have unveiled a lyric video for their latest single, "The Great Wolf in the Sky." The track showcases the band's unmistakable blend of dark atmospheres, soaring melodies, and emotional intensity, offering another compelling glimpse into what promises to be one of the band's most celebrated records to date.

With "The Great Wolf in the Sky," MOONSPELL unveil a sweeping Gothic anthem driven by expansive keys, harmonized guitars, striking vocals and a guest appearance by Alicia Nuhro on strings. The charismatic frontman Fernando Ribeiro reveals: "It's a shameless ode to the great gig in the sky and also a return for us to a theme that is very dear to us: Wolves. This is one of my favorite songs ever for Moonspell; the keyboards sound like a melancholic wolf howling throughout the progress of the song into its epic chorus, that I feel so liberating, like if one took flight to the stars and met that wolf up there. It's one of the first songs that was written for this album, and it has been gently nurtured for over 3 years or so. It tells the story of Moonspell, of the wolves who crossed our paths and went away from the pack, due to life circumstances of the inevitability of death. It bridges the many times of Moonspell, past, present, and future and it has the shape of a new anthem that we do hope our fans embrace. It's also dedicated to a fan and a friend who, unfortunately, passed away before he could hear our new album."

The new lyric video is viewable/listenable here.

 

Born out of five years of creative searching, doubt and ultimate rediscovery, their forthcoming album marks a powerful return for the band. Far from playing it safe, MOONSPELL deliver a work that feels like a rebirth: Darker, sharper and emotionally unfiltered. Rather than bending to modern trends, the band double down on identity and substance, presenting a bold and beautiful statement of Gothic Metal in its purest essence: Dark, romantic, dramatic and unapologetically heavy.

Thematically, Far From God moves through Baudelairian love, existential guilt and redemption, Christ-like resurrections, and the quiet nobility of creatures of the night. Vampires, werewolves, and sacred symbolism are not escapism here, but vehicles for genuine dark emotion: Solemn, romantic and unfiltered. The album rejects artificial gloss in favour of fantasy grounded in sincerity, rediscovering the heart of Gothic Metal in its most authentic form.

Speaking about the inspiration behind Far From God, Ribeiro explains: "The title resonates how we have all strayed from our path into the direction of the fool’s gold instead of genuine dark feelings and their deep and solemn transmission into the light via music and lyrics and art. I won't dare to say it's the best album we ever did. I'm too old, too wise, and too scarred by people not noticing the talent that Moonspell has to conjure the melodies of dark with elegance and wit. I can only say that we fell in love again with the prospect of our new music and that it took us more than five years to travel this deep into ourselves, just to surface before your eyes with our new album. We were not only inspired, we were touched by a muse and it was her who brought us here, to this musical redemption, to this artful statement of true gothic metal. Moonspell has been our only true influence for this one."

Far from God — produced with Jaime Gomez Arellano (Paradise Lost, Sólstafir, Ghost among many others) — shines like a black diamond, luminous yet shadowed in texture and color, both musically and sonically. It reconnects with the darker spirit of MOONSPELL's classic era while sounding powerful and contemporary. Far From God is not nostalgia; it is a statement. A Gothic Metal hallelujah. MOONSPELL's 21st-century Irreligious. It's not only a powerful reminder that MOONSPELL remain a defining force in the genre they helped shape, but an album that will truly save Gothic Metal from boredom and predictability.

Far From God will be released on July 3 via Napalm Records.

Artwork painted by Eliran Kantor

FAR FROM GOD TRACK LISTING:

"Cross Your Heart"

"Far From God"

"Biblical"

"The Great Wolf in the Sky (Feat. Alicia Nuhr/Strings)"

"Your Promise of Light"

"For the Love of Mortals"

"Our Freedom to Fall"

"Reconquista"

Far From God will be available in the following formats:

2CD 24p Mediabook (t. Bonus CD: Demo Versions)

1CD Jewel Case

1-LP Gatefold Vinyl Black (ft. Lyric Sheet & Printed Innersleeve)

1-LP Gatefold Vinyl Solid Viola (ft. Lyric Sheet & Printed Innersleeve)

1-LP Gatefold Vinyl S053 Splattered Creme Black (ft. 24p Booklet + Printed Innersleeve)

Wooden Boxset (ft. Mediabook 2-CD + A5 Band Photo + Flag + Cross Pendant + Handnumbered Certificate of Authenticity)

2CD 24p Mediabook + Shirt Bundle

1-LP Gatefold WHITE LABEL (ft. 12'' 24p Booklet, Certificate [dated handumbered], Covercard)

- Digital Album

1-LP Gatefold Vinyl CIRC002 (ft. Lyric Sheet + Printed Innersleeve + Vertical Poster A3 Cover + Band Photo Postcard) - Bandshop exclusive

Wooden Boxset

MOONSPELL LIVE DATES 2026:

7/10 — Kotka, Finland — Dark River Festival

7/16 — Bolków, Poland — Castle Party Festival

8/2 — Plovdiv, Bulgaria — Ancient Theatre of Plovdiv (Opus Diabolicum Orchestra Show)

8/6 — Schlotheim, Germany — Party.San Metal Open Air

8/28 — Câmpulung Muscel, Romania — Posada Rock Festival

9/18 — London, England — Cosmic Void Festival

9/19 — Istanbul, Turkey — Bosphorus Open Air Metal Fest

10/31 — Porto, Portugal — Hard Club (Halloween Show)

"A masterpiece of haunting ambience. This richly layered album is a delightful feast for the ears, and a must-listen for anyone who enjoys the dark and macabre!" 9/10 — POWERPLAY MAGAZINE (UK)

"Moonspell have once again done everything right!" 13/15 — LEGACY MAGAZINE (DE, Cover Story)

"An epic, melancholic, and luminous work, with those deeply rooted, dark, and depressive undertones serving as its backdrop. Classic Moonspell!" — METALLIAN (FR, Cover Story)

"Masterfully balanced between gothic rock and metal!" — ROCK HARD (IT, Cover Story)

"A sincere and authentic work that, despite its metallic heaviness, carries a distinctive beauty of its own!" 6/7 — METAL HAMMER (DE)

"Moonspell is art: It is the gift of making us feel that we do not listen to their songs... we live inside them. A masterpiece!" — METAL HAMMER (SP, Co-Cover Story)

"Far From God isn't just an album it is a commanding declaration and a sonnet to a style that is atmospheric and deeply romantic in its own darkened way, beautiful yet scarred, melancholic, and uplifting. Moosnpell are masters of their craft and Far From God is the perfect representation!" 4/5 — METAL ROOS (AU)

"With Far From God, the Portuguese band have delivered one of their best albums ever!" 8/10 — ROCKS MAGAZINE (DE)