Swiss gothic metal project Locus Noir presents debut album »Shadow Sun«; out now via Listenable Records!

Swiss gothic metal project Locus Noir by Sybreed frontman Ben DMN has just released debut album »Shadow Sun« this Friday, February 27th, 2026 via Listenable Records.

Listen to »Shadow Sun« on all major streaming platforms!

Tracklist:
01. Walpurgisnacht 1996
02. Shadow Sun
03. Cemetery Youth
04. A Dismal Romance
05. She Haunts The Night
06. Thicker Than Darkness Itself
07. In Despair We Trust
08. Death, That Elusive Mistress
09. Hollow
10. Full Moon Theri-anthropy
11. Reburial
Bonus Tracks:
12. Marry The Night (Lady Gaga cover)
13. How Harsh Is The Light Of Dawn

Courtesy of Listenable Records:

Locus Noir is the latest musical endeavor from Ben DMN, also known for his work as the frontman of Swiss death wave powerhouse Sybreed. Conceived as a return to the music that shaped his formative years, the project draws its energy from late-night introspection, creative renewal, and a distinctly crepuscular sensibility. Initially conceived as a solo project, Locus Noir has now evolved into a fully-fledged band.

Musically, Locus Noir blends Type O Negative gloom, Fields Of The Nephilim mysticism, and Paradise Lost melancholy, all infused with a post-punk edge. The result is a sound that feels both contemporary and timeless – a modern interpretation of what gothic metal can be.

Photo by Cyril Perregaux

On debut album »Shadow Sun«, band main songwriter and vocalist Ben steps fully into a melodic, haunting vocal register, merging the theatrical delivery of Peter Murphy with subtle echoes of the late Peter Steele. The lyrics move between the esoteric and the intimate: love and death, desire and decay, nocturnal excess and the bitter aftertaste of parties stretching well past dawn.

»Shadow Sun« has been recorded produced by Drop (Samael, Sybreed) and mastered by Tony Lindgren (Fascination Street Studios).

Pre-order »Shadow Sun« here:
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Line-up:
Ben DMN – Vocals
Claire Genoud – Guitar
Ales – Bass
Ben Marmier – Drums

FFO: Type O Negative, The Sisters Of Mercy, Lacuna Coil, Katatonia, Paradise Lost

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well