Chelsea Wolfe 'Hiss Spun'

Chelsea Wolfe released 'Hiss Spun', her sixth album, recorded by Kurt Ballou, as a cathartic exploration of emotional turmoil and inner unrest. The album serves as a powerful emotional purge, confronting the chaos of the world through a deeply personal lens. Featuring heavy guitar work by Troy Van Leeuwen (Queens of the Stone Age) and a guest spot from Aaron Turner (Old Man Gloom, SUMAC), 'Hiss Spun' weaves together Wolfe's haunting melodies with an intense, distorted sound. It marks a bold shift toward a heavier, darker sonic palette while retaining the ethereal qualities that have come to define her music.

Recorded in the dead of winter in Salem, Massachusetts, 'Hiss Spun' draws on Wolfe’s own struggles, touching on themes of vulnerability, anger, and self-destruction. Longtime collaborator Ben Chisholm contributes atmospheric sound collages, integrating raw, real-world noises such as construction sounds, animal howls, and industrial machinery. This gritty sonic texture further enhances the album's intense exploration of personal and emotional upheaval. Chelsea Wolfe has crafted an album that turns dissonance into art, offering a complex blend of darkness, beauty, and raw power.