After six years of silence, British doom-gothic rock visionaries Cold In Berlin roar back onto the scene with the release of their fifth and most ambitious album to date, Wounds. The record marks a bold new chapter for the band, fusing the crushing weight of doom with the urgency of post-punk and the hypnotic pulse of krautrock. The result is a soundscape that is as heavy as it is haunting — a masterclass in sonic tension and atmosphere.

Wounds, released now via New Heavy Sounds, is more than an album; it is a dynamic, boundary-pushing journey into exhilarating new territory for a group long celebrated as a fixture of the underground.

Coinciding with the album’s release, Cold In Berlin unveil their third single, “12 Crosses”, accompanied by a striking new music video. Vocalist Maya explains: “‘12 Crosses’ is emblematic of the themes of Wounds. What you carry on your back can make you stronger. To share the weight and purge in a cleansing fire is liberating.”

Driven by a hypnotic bassline and punctuated by distorted horns, “12 Crosses” delivers an overwhelming sonic assault that captures the raw intensity of the band’s vision. The accompanying video, filmed at the House of the Holy festival on the Summer Solstice, immerses viewers in a transcendental experience of ancient rites — a fitting visual counterpart to the song’s ritualistic power.

With Wounds, Cold In Berlin reaffirm their place as one of the UK’s most uncompromising and innovative underground acts, proving that silence can give rise to something truly monumental. The previously released single/video "The Stranger" can be checked out over HERE. Link