German progressive post-metal band Coal & Crayon release new single and music video »Ember«; new self-titled album out October 16th via Teilchensturm!
Rügen, Germany based progressive post-metal band Coal & Crayon premiere new single and music video »Ember« taken from their forthcoming self-titled album, set to release on October 16th, 2026 via Teilchensturm.
Tracklist:
01. Ashore In Fragments
02. Impending
03. Grace Of Collapse
04. Ember
05. The Great Misgive
06. Reflection Divide
07. A Light Of Autumn
08. Torn & Frail
09. Rite Of Devotion
10. Still
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German progressive post-metal outfit Coal & Crayon unveil their powerful new single »Ember«, accompanied by an atmospheric new music video. The track marks the first taste of the band’s upcoming self-titled fourth studio album, set for release on October 16, 2026 via Teilchensturm.
Pre-order »Coal & Crayon« here: coalandcrayon.bigcartel.com
“A self-titled effort the North German outfit embark a new chapter with two new members and with that a new sonic concept that materializes their namesake to its fullest extent where the Coal ’embodies the band’s dark aggressive outbursts’ and the Crayon showcases ‘the quintet’s atmospheric melancholic depth’.” – Everything Is Noise
With »Ember«, Coal & Crayon reveal a surprisingly accessible side of their sound without sacrificing the emotional depth and cinematic intensity that have become their trademark. While musically more immediate and melody-driven, the song carries a deeply personal message. Written from the perspective of a parent, »Ember« explores the uncertainty of raising children in a rapidly changing world. Yet amidst fear and doubt, it ultimately finds hope in the love, trust and resilience children inspire, offering a reminder that even in dark times, the future is still worth fighting for.
Photo credit: Tom Haagen
Hailing from Germany’s Baltic Sea island of Rügen, Coal & Crayon have spent nearly two decades developing a distinctive sound that merges progressive metal, post-rock and atmospheric heaviness. Originally founded in 2006 as Message In Blood before adopting their current name in 2012, the band has continuously expanded its musical horizons through acclaimed releases including »World Asleep« (2013), »KYRA« – which reached #10 in the VISIONS Magazine Soundcheck – and »Beneath The Moral Void« (2024).
Their upcoming self-titled album represents the band’s most ambitious work to date. Divided into two contrasting halves – “Coal”, embodying darkness, aggression and crushing heaviness, and “Crayon”, embracing atmosphere, vulnerability and expansive melodies – the record explores the creative tension between opposing emotional worlds. The new lineup, featuring drummer Mathias Ruck and bassist Steffen Wolter, further broadens the band’s sonic palette while retaining the intensity that has earned them a loyal following.
Having shared stages with renowned acts such as The Ocean and The Hirsch Effekt, Coal & Crayon continue to blur the boundaries between progressive metal, post-rock and cinematic songwriting. With »Ember«, the band opens an exciting new chapter and offers an impressive first glimpse of what promises to be their most compelling album yet.
»Ember« is available now on all major streaming platforms. The official music video is out now.
Written by Coal & Crayon.
Recorded by Robert Lefold & Philipp Krätzer.
Mixed by Robert Lefold.
Mastered by Martin Schnella (Overlodge Studio).
Videos by Adrian Dominik.
Cut by Ruben (Noksound).
Typography »Impending« logo by Rusty Wood.
Coal & Crayon is:
John Killies – Vocals
Robert Lefold – Guitar
Norman Gäthke – Guitar
Steffen Wolter – Bass
Mathias Ruck – Drums
FFO: The Ocean, Katatonia, Opeth and The Hirsch Effekt
Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well