Swiss firebrand alchemists Zeal & Ardor are excited to announce their forthcoming, self-titled new album, set for release February 11th, 2022, via MVKA. Hissing and seeping justifiable rage from every pore - yet not an unrelenting musical battering - the 14-track opus was recorded by Marc Obrist and Manuel Gagneux at Hutch Sounds and mixed/mastered by Will Putney at Graphic Nature Audio. All songs were written by the softly spoken, multi-lingual frontman Gagneux, with some German lyrics intermixed with the English. Gagneux declares, "With the self-titled record, we have arrived at where I imagined this project should sound like. It’s the longest we’ve worked on a single record and I believe it shows. The most important thing for an album of ours to do, is transport you instantly into our mood, our world. Even though this might not be the one you might expect from us, this record certainly delivers on that front. We had time to hone in to what we think makes us interesting and what sounds we would like to explore through this we have found our home. Home is burning. Welcome home."
Release date:
February 11, 2022
Label:
Install our app to receive notifications when new upcoming releases are added.

Recommended equipment and accessories
-
Turntables - Top Picks
A selection of reliable record players you can buy today, for every budget
-
Technics SL-1500C Turntable
Features a direct-drive motor, a high-precision tonearm, and a premium MM cartridge, delivering exceptional sound quality
-
Vevor Ultrasonic Cleaner
Thoroughly clean and restore your vinyl records, removing dust, dirt, and grime from every groove without damaging the surface
-
Vinyl Care - Top Picks
A selection of accesories to keep your turntable equipment & vinyl records in the best shape
-
Nobsound Little Bear T7 Tube Preamp
Delivers rich, warm audio through its high-quality vacuum tubes, featuring multiple inputs and adjustable gain
Featured Upcoming Vinyl
-
Animal Collective Feels 20th Anniversary (Deluxe Edition, Translucent Grape) [3xLP]
Domino Record Co
October 17, 2025 -
Armand Hammer & Alchemist Mercy
Rhymesayers
November 7, 2025 -
Patrick Watson Uh Oh
Secret City Records
September 26, 2025 -
Prize In The Red
Goner Records
September 19, 2025 -
Jane Inc A Rupture A Canyon A Birth
Telephone Explosion Records
October 17, 2025 -
Igorrr Amen
Metal Blade
September 19, 2025 -
Spock's Beard The Archaeoptimist [2xLP]
Madfish
November 21, 2025 -
Jay Som Belong (White)
Polyvinyl Records
October 10, 2025 -
Paul McCartney and Wings WINGS (Limited Edition, Deluxe) [3xLP]
Capitol
November 7, 2025 -
Mariah Carey Here For It All
Gamma.
September 26, 2025 -
Tribal Gaze Inveighing Brilliance (Green Swirl)
Nuclear Blast
October 17, 2025 -
Whiskey Myers Whomp Whack Thunder [2xLP]
Wiggy Thump Records
September 26, 2025 -
Mariah Carey Here For It All
Gamma.
September 26, 2025 -
Wavves Spun
Many Hats Dist
October 3, 2025