• New Album ‘Something To Say’ – out on 22/01/27!
Nightblade – Album 8 – Something to Say
Following the success of ‘5’ and receiving 10/10 reviews, I have to admit that I probably felt more pressure than ever writing this album, and that Nightblade really had something to live up to.
Well, we’ve compiled it in our usual way – that is, to keep people guessing to a certain degree, and using the banner of ‘alternative rock’ to put together a diverse collection of tracks. That said, we still have a firm footing in more traditional rock.
I have to say, we are all extremely pleased with ‘Something to Say’, and the consensus is that it equals (if not, betters) ‘5’. If the reviews confirm this, I will die a happy man!
We all have a huge fondness for the title track, ‘Something to Say’, and can’t get enough of playing it! And yes, we embarked on another ‘cover’ journey. Who would ever have thought Abba was on the cards…?
I consider ‘Wish to Continue’ one of the finest album tracks we’ve ever done, but unfortunately, it’s too long to ever be considered for a single release.
All in all, there’s some serious work gone into this album – now we cross our fingers and hope for the best.
Mark Crosby, August 2026
“Hallelujah! This album is the final piece of the puzzle which was started in March 2020 with the launch of Ignorance is Bliss. At the time, the only thing bands could do was write new material; creativity was riding high back then and indeed, has carried through to 2025. The intention was never to write and record five albums back-to-back, but the creative juices have continued to flow thick and fast.
I like to think we have both developed and refined our sound along the way, and the reviews we’ve had are very complimentary in that department. The band is very proud of 5, and collectively, we consider it to be the best album in our run of five. It contains ballads, quick riffs, mid-tempo, quirky, blues-crunch and many other diverse elements which usually make up a Nightblade album.
5 will always hold a special place in our hearts, and we hope you guys love it too!”
Mark Crosby (December 2024)
