SHADOWS FALL to Honor 30 Years of Metal Madness with Springfield Concert
In a thunderous announcement that reverberates through the metal community, SHADOWS FALL, the Massachusetts metal stalwarts, are set to commemorate their 30th anniversary with a monumental concert on July 18 at the MGM Aria Ballroom in Springfield, Massachusetts. This isn't just any show; it’s a celebration of three decades of relentless riffs and unwavering passion that have defined their career.
"This is the only show we have booked for the year, so do not miss out! We will be covering our 3 decades of metal madness in this setlist, and we can't wait to party with our hometown crowd," the band exclaimed. In a fitting tribute, July 18th has been officially declared 'Shadows Fall Day' by the mayor of Springfield, MA, adding an air of festivity to this already significant occasion.
In a candid conversation with Drew Stone from The New York Hardcore Chronicles Live!, frontman Brian Fair provided insights into the recording sessions for the much-anticipated follow-up to their 2012 album, "Fire From The Sky." "We're rounding the final stretch. I've still got some more work to do, but we're adding harmonies, adding backup vocals. We're getting there," Fair noted, though he tempered expectations with the reality that no release dates are set yet.
After more than a decade without new singles, SHADOWS FALL has finally unleashed two tracks: "Souls Devoured" in May 2025 and "In The Grey" in December 2024, both through their new label, MNRK Heavy. Brian remarked, "We dropped the two singles sort of as a tease, and we just wanna bring in everything we've ever done to this record. Since it's been so long, we're taking our time. We're trying to refine everything the best we can. And it's getting there, man. I cannot wait to share it. But, unfortunately, we have to finish it before we can share it."
Touching on their collaboration with MNRK Heavy, Fair shared, "They've been super flexible about letting us do things the way we need to do 'em. It's such a different game now. You can drop singles here and there, and it’s super cool. Physical mediums, outside of vinyl, aren't as big of a deal, so it’s just a different age, which is something we had to navigate and figure out."
When asked about potential guest appearances on the upcoming album, Fair hinted at exciting possibilities, saying, "There've been some ideas floating around. We've never really done guest stuff outside of covers, so it's something we've talked about. We don't know how much more music we're gonna make, so let's do whatever we can. Let's have some fun with it. So we shall see. But nothing I can share yet, 'cause it hasn't happened."
Looking ahead, Brian confirmed that SHADOWS FALL plans to hit the road in support of the new album once it's released, though he acknowledges that their touring approach will be different from the past. "Yeah, definitely. Nothing's booked now, 'cause we gotta get the record done. But we definitely wanna get out there and play some stuff as soon as it’s done," he asserted.
The journey of SHADOWS FALL began nearly three decades ago, with founding members Jonathan Donais and Matt Bachand forming the band that would soon become a cornerstone of the Massachusetts metal scene, alongside legends like KILLSWITCH ENGAGE and UNEARTH. They made their mark with their debut album, "Somber Eyes To The Sky," released in 1997, and have since forged a legacy with albums like "The War Within," which debuted at No. 20 on the Billboard 200 charts.
As they prepare for this landmark concert, the anticipation builds not only for the performance but also for the new material that promises to remind metalheads why SHADOWS FALL has remained a formidable force in the genre.