Darkest Hour, the Washington, D.C. metalcore pioneers, will release their ninth full-length album,"Godless Prophets & The Migrant Flora", on March 10 viaSouthern Lord Recordings. The 12-song effort was part of a crowdfunding campaign that the band launched earlier this year, with the ultimate tally netting the band well over 100% of the initial goal and allowing them to also create an album beyond their initial expectations. The band chose producerKurt Ballou(High On Fire, Nails, Converge) for "his obvious genius" (as guitar playerMike Schleibaumsaid) and recorded the release atBallou'sGodcity Studio. ArtistShaun Beaudrywas commissioned to create a custom painting, giving the album a unique visual identity.

"Working atGodcitywas the perfect vibe for this record andKurtwas everything we could have asked for in a producer," saidSchleibaum. "The passion and experience he brought to the whole album really shows."

Darkest Hour has since partnered withSouthern Lord Recordings, whichSchleibaumdiscussed, saying: "The band has a long history of working withGregandSouthern Lord, who originally released the vinyl version of"The Mark Of Judas". While working withKurt, we became reacquainted withGreg. We've always respectedGreg's work ethic, creative prowess and steadfast dedication to quality."

"Southern Lordis beyond stoked to be working with longtime favoritesDarkest Hour on their upcoming album! Their tasteful, seamless fusion of hardcore and metal as well as never ending dedication to underground music is both admirable and praiseworthy," saidSouthern LordfounderGreg Anderson.

"Godless Prophets & The Migrant Flora"Track Listing:

1.Knife In The Safe Room
2.This Is The Truth
3.Timeless Numbers
4.None Of This Is The Truth
5.The Flesh & The Flowers Of Death
6.Those Who Survived
7.Another Headless Ruler Of The Used
8.Widowed
9.Enter Oblivion
10.The Last Of The Monuments
11.In The Name Of Us All
12.Beneath It Sleeps