On Friday, March 7, Tennessee-based deathcore giants Whitechapel officially released their highly anticipated ninth studio album, Hymns in Dissonance.
The album was meticulously recorded throughout 2023 and 2024, with guitarist Zach Householder taking charge of production. Speaking with the Loaded Radio Podcast, guitarist Alex Wade described the album’s intent as being “shockingly menacing and brutal.”
He further elaborated that Hymns in Dissonance continues Whitechapel’s tradition of concept albums, diving into dark religious themes while delivering their signature crushing riffs.
Critical Acclaim
The ten-track album has already received widespread critical acclaim, earning praise from major metal publications such as Blabbermouth.net, Kerrang!, Louder Sound, and MetalSucks.
Whitechapel BandWhitechapel Embarks on North American Tour
In support of Hymns in Dissonance, Whitechapel is gearing up for a North American tour, set to begin on March 18. The full list of dates is as follows:
The Hymns in Dissonance Tour
March 18 – Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz
March 19 – Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage
March 20 – Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of Living Arts
March 21 – Worcester, MA @ Palladium
March 22 – Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
March 26 – Detroit, MI @ Saint Andrew’s Hall
March 28 – Chicago, IL @ House of Blues Chicago
March 29 – Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theatre
April 1 – Denver, CO @ Summit
April 2 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex
April 9 – Seattle, WA @ The Showbox
April 11 – Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades
April 12 – Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory
April 13 – Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre-Tucson
April 16 – San Antonio, TX @ Aztec Theatre
April 19 – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade – Heaven
Stream and Purchase Hymns in Dissonance
Fans can now stream Hymns in Dissonance on all major platforms or purchase the physical album to experience Whitechapel’s latest offering in full force.
