Listen to Greta Van Fleet's epic new single 'Age of Machine'

Lifted from their second album 'The Battle at Garden's Gate'

Greta Van Fleet
Author: Scott ColothanPublished 4th Dec 2020
Last updated 4th Dec 2020

Greta Van Fleet have premiered their epic seven-minute single ‘Age of Machine’ and announced their second studio album ‘The Battle at Garden’s Gate’.

Released on Friday 16th April 2021 via EMI Records, ‘The Battle at Garden’s Gate’ is the follow-up to Greta Van Fleet’s debut album ‘Anthem of The Peaceful Army’, which came out in October 2018. The Frankenmuth rockers previously released the acclaimed EPs ‘Black Smoke Rising’ and ‘From the Fires’ in 2017.

As a taster for the album, Greta Van Fleet are streaming the seven-minute track ‘Age of Machine’, which you can cast your cochleas on here:

Alongside ‘Age of Machine’, tracks set to appear on the record include ‘Tears of Rain’, ‘Broken Bells’, ‘Heat Above’ and October’s single ‘My Way, Soon’.

The album has been produced by Greg Kurstin (Foo Fighters, Paul McCartney, Katy Perry) and it was recorded at Henson Recording Studios and No Expectations Studio in California.

Further details about ‘The Battle at Garden’s Gate’ are yet to be revealed, however the quartet have revealed the simple yet striking artwork, which looks like this:

Greta Van Fleet 'The Battle at Garden’s Gate'

Singer Josh Kiszka said of 'The Battle at Garden's Gate: "It's very dynamic, lyrically speaking. And that's the human experience. It's much more than pain or fear; it's also beauty. People need people, and love is important.

"There was a lot of self-evolution happening during the writing of this album that was prompted by experiences I had, experiences we all had, so a lot of contemplation occurred."

Josh's twin brother, guitarist Jake Kiszka adds: "It's reflecting a lot of the world that we've seen, and I think that it's reflecting a lot of personal truth. What Josh does very well with the lyrics is telling ancient tales with a contemporary application."

Greta Van Fleet are vocalist Josh Kiszka, guitarist Jake Kiszka, bassist Sam Kiszka and drummer Danny Wagner

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