Chicago metal outfit Huntsmen will unveil their sophomore studio album Mandala of Fear on March 13th via Prosthetic Records. The record follows a soldier’s journey through a war filled with “dread, brutal loss, and unquenchable resilience.” Yesterday, the group released the first single from the record titled “Ride Out.” The animated visual was directed by Shadow Puppet Horror Theatre’s Seth Whitehurst.

Pre-orders for the record can be made here. The vinyl release comes with a 32-page graphic novel based on the album. Mandala of Fear is the follow up to Huntsmen’s 2018 debut album American Scrap.

Huntsmen will be playing a slew of shows to promote the record in March. Most of their gigs include Snow Burial. In May, the band will perform at Desertfest in London alongside Corrosion of Conformity, Pissed Jeans, and Graveyard. Check out their upcoming shows below.

Huntsmen tour dates

3/13 - Garfield Park Conservatory, Chicago, IL w/ OM

3/14 - Mag Bar, Louisville, KY *

3/20 - Mulligans Pub, Grand Rapids, MI

3/21 - Metal Monkey Brewery, Romeoville, IL

3/26 - Barley Pop, Madison, WI *

3/27 - Blu Room, Dubuque, IA @ Blu Room *

3/28 - Part Wolf Upstairs, Minneapolis MN *

5/1 - 5/3 - Desertfest, London, UK

* w/ Snow Burial