I Am The Avalanche are back and have announced the details of their fifth full-length album, the first in six years.

It’s going to be called ‘THE HORROR SHOW’ and will be released on April 10 via Rude Records/Equal Vision Records. It follows up 2020’s ‘Dive’.

Admitting that 75% of the lyrics were written after the sudden passing of his best friend, vocalist Vinne Caruana had this to say about what he hopes the record will mean to people:

 “This record can become a lifelong companion for those who let it in. The message is simple: You are stronger than you think you are, and you are not alone.

“My only hope is that performing these songs on stage will repair the part of my soul that broke during the writing process. If that doesn’t happen, that’s okay. I achieved my mission, and I’ll happily die tomorrow with a full and simultaneously broken heart.”

The artwork looks like this:

Whilst the tracklisting looks like this:

1. GOD’S TRAVEL PLANS
2. THE HORROR SHOW
3. LAUGHING AND BLEEDING
4. I’M NOT DEAD (I JUST BLINKED AND NEVER SAW THE LIGHT AGAIN)
5. OSPREY
6. 5:55
7. I MISS CALIFORNIA AND EVERY DOG I’VE EVER MET
8. TRUE LEGENDS NEVER DIE
9. ALIVE ON 14TH STREET
10. ROGUE KNIFE
11. TRÉBUCHET

The opening two tracks have also been released, showcasing exactly what sort of record this is going to be. ‘GOD’S TRAVEL PLANS’ serves as an atmospheric overture of the feelings that will linger throughout, whilst ‘THE HORROR SHOW’ kicks things into life in shirt-tuggingly intense fashion. Wonderfully frantic and beautifully stark, it’s every ounce of the band’s passion and power, presented in its most tear-stained form.

Vinnie had this to say about the songs:

“Immeasurable loss is something all of us will endure, if we haven’t already. Like when a grenade explodes in a war movie, all you hear is the ringing in your ears and see the world in front of you with a different tint.” 

The band will be making their way back to the UK later this year to play at 2000trees Festival.

They will join the likes of Alkaline Trio, Funeral For A Friend, Cancer Bats, Superheaven, Glassjaw, Dinosaur Pile-Up, House Of Protection, High Vis, Marmozets, Arcane Roots, Militarie Gun and many more.

It will be taking place at Upcote Farm, Cheltenham from July 8-11. Tickets are available from right here.