Shane Embury, the longest-serving member of grindcore pioneers NAPALM DEATH and one of extreme metal's most celebrated bassists, has announced his debut solo album. Titled 'Bridge to Resolution', the eight-track record is due June 5 via Dissonance Productions. Alongside the announcement, Embury has shared the lead single and video "Spasm Prayer."
Conceived and written during the COVID-19 pandemic — when touring ground to a halt and Embury found himself with space to confront questions of identity, family, and creativity — 'Bridge to Resolution' takes a sharp left turn from NAPALM DEATH's ferocity. Drawing on his deep personal appreciation for atmospheric goth and post-punk, the album lists Cocteau Twins, Killing Joke, and The Mission among its primary influences.
The record finds Embury experimenting with synthesizers, guitars, bass, and layered vocals, navigating the psychological concept of "shadow integration" — the idea that true self-discovery comes from confronting the darker, buried parts of one's personality. Former CANCER drummer Carl Stokes contributed drums to the sessions, while production was handled by Simon Efemey, renowned for his work with CROWBAR, PARADISE LOST, and AMORPHIS.
Embury stated: "During the pandemic I had time I'd never had before — time to sit with myself and my fears. This record is what came out of that. It's the most personal thing I've ever done."
'Bridge to Resolution' can be pre-ordered now via Dissonance Productions.