May the Bridges We Burn Light the Way
| May the Bridges We Burn Light the Way | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 7 November 2025 | |||
| Recorded | 2024–2025 | |||
| Genre | Melodic death metal[1][2][3] | |||
| Length | 40:16 | |||
| Label | Century Media | |||
| Producer | Markus Vanhala, Björn Strid, Jens Bogren | |||
| Omnium Gatherum chronology | ||||
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| Singles from May the Bridges We Burn Light the Way | ||||
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Angry Metal Guy | 3/5[8] |
| Blabbermouth.net | 8.5/10[9] |
| Metal Temple | 10/10[10] |
May the Bridges We Burn Light the Way is the tenth studio album by Finnish melodic death metal band Omnium Gatherum. It was released on 7 November 2025 via Century Media Records.[11] Singles and music videos were released for the songs "The Last Hero",[4] "My Pain",[12] "Walking Ghost Phase",[13] and "The Darkest City".[14] The album has received mostly positive feedback from critics.[15][16] The band embarked on a North American tour from November to December 2025, with support from Æther Realm and Hinayana.[17][18]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "May the Bridges We Burn Light the Way" | 1:35 |
| 2. | "My Pain" | 4:53 |
| 3. | "The Last Hero" | 4:00 |
| 4. | "The Darkest City" | 6:55 |
| 5. | "Walking Ghost Phase" | 3:53 |
| 6. | "Ignite the Flame" | 5:19 |
| 7. | "Streets of Rage" | 3:57 |
| 8. | "Barricades" | 5:43 |
| 9. | "Road Closed Ahead" | 4:01 |
| Total length: | 40:16 | |
Personnel
Omnium Gatherum
- Jukka Pelkonen – vocals
- Markus Vanhala – guitars
- Aapo Koivisto – keyboards
- Mikko Kivistö – bass
- Atte Pesonen – drums
Production
- Produced by Markus Vanhala, Björn "Speed" Strid, and Jens Bogren
- Mixed by Jens Bogren
- Mastered by Tony Lindgren
References
- ^ "The Weekly Injection: New Releases From ASTRONOID, OMNIUM GATHERUM, and More Out This Week – 11/7". Metal Injection. 7 November 2025. Retrieved 16 November 2025.
- ^ "Omnium Gatherum - May The Bridges We Burn Light The Way review". Metal Storm. 13 November 2025. Retrieved 16 November 2025.
- ^ "Omnium Gatherum / May The Bridges We Burn Light The Way Is Truly Majestic". Metal Talk. 6 November 2025. Retrieved 16 November 2025.
- ^ a b "OMNIUM GATHERUM Streams "The Last Hero", Announces New Record For Later This Year". Metal Injection. 17 June 2025. Retrieved 16 November 2025.
- ^ "OMNIUM GATHERUM Rips Through Catchy New Single "My Pain"". Metal Injection. 8 August 2025. Retrieved 16 November 2025.
- ^ "OMNIUM GATHERUM Release Official Visualizer Video For New Single "Walking Ghost Phase"; Band Announces Tour Dates For Finland". BraveWords. 24 September 2025. Retrieved 16 November 2025.
- ^ "OMNIUM GATHERUM Release New Album Today; "The Darkest City" Official Video Available". BraveWords. 7 November 2025. Retrieved 16 November 2025.
- ^ "Omnium Gatherum – May the Bridges We Burn Light the Way Review". Angry Metal Guy. 4 November 2025. Retrieved 16 November 2025.
- ^ Dom Lawson. "Reviews - May The Bridges We Burn Light The Way - BLABBERMOUTH.NET". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved 16 November 2025.
- ^ "Omnium Gatherum – May the Bridges We Burn Light the Way - Metal Temple Magazine". Metal Temple. 7 November 2025. Retrieved 16 November 2025.
- ^ "Omnium Gatherum announce new album 'May The Bridges We Burn Light The Way'". Distorted Sound. 17 August 2025. Retrieved 16 November 2025.
- ^ "OMNIUM GATHERUM Releases New Video For "My Pain" From Their Upcoming Album "May The Bridges We Burn Light The Way"". Sonic Perspectives. 9 August 2025. Retrieved 16 November 2025.
- ^ "OMNIUM GATHERUM Shares New Single "Walking Ghost Phase"". Sonic Perspectives. 24 September 2025. Retrieved 16 November 2025.
- ^ "Omnium Gatherum Premiere New Single & Music Video "The Darkest City" From Brand New Album "May The Bridges We Burn Light The Way"". Metal Underground. 7 November 2025. Retrieved 16 November 2025.
- ^ "Album Review: Omnium Gatherum – 'May the Bridges We Burn Light the Way'". Metal Insider. 6 November 2025. Retrieved 16 November 2025.
- ^ "Album Review: Omnium Gatherum — "May the Bridges We Burn Light the Way"". Nine Circles. 7 November 2025. Retrieved 16 November 2025.
- ^ "OMNIUM GATHERUM Announce North American Fall Headline Tour With AETHER REALM + HINAYANA". Metal Injection. 14 July 2025. Retrieved 16 November 2025.
- ^ "OMNIUM GATHERUM Announce North American Fall Headline Tour With AETHER REALM + HINAYANA". Sonic Perspectives. 14 July 2025. Retrieved 16 November 2025.