Barren Earth just checked in with this announcement about gearing up to hit the studio and track a new album:

"Hello friends! A bit of news for you: Barren Earth is currently preparing to record the follow-up to 2015’s 'On Lonely Towers.' We have booked Woodshed Studios for March and April, where we will work under Victor Santura’s watching eye.

"A ton of material has already been written, and it would be safe to say already now that it will differ quite strongly from our previous works. To be specific, we are working towards a darker and more aggressive feel, which we attempt to express both experimentally and with a good dose of blunt force!

"The songs are very varied, so it’s going to be extremely interesting to create an integrated entity for you to enjoy."

This is how Mr. Santura comments on the cooperation: “Actually I am really excited about working with Barren Earth! The guys are fantastic musicians and the demo material I’ve heard so far sounds very promising, so I hope that the recording- and mixing sessions will be a great pleasure.”