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Label: Monolith Graphics • 13 tracks. 46 mins. • UPC: 199745475003 • Release Date: 10-24-2025
ListenDescriptionCommentsFan MailAs a lifelong fan of rock and metal, I wanted to create an album to reflect my musical roots. I began writing some rock songs for a game soundtrack a few years ago, but as time went on and the music progressed, I became more passionate about creating a full-blooded rock album. The lyrical and musical themes remain dark and haunting, with the addition of a more aggressive electric sound. I also wanted to work with some talented musicians and singers that I know. The musical styles range from haunting ballads to melodic alternative rock to industrial darkwave and straight-on rockers. I wrote more than 150 rock tracks over the past three years and had to narrow it down to 13 for the first Hard Nox album. We’re just scratching the surface with this album, so there will definitely be more rock releases in the future, amidst more traditional Nox Arcana releases of course. — Joseph Vargo
Hard Nox is what exactly I’ve been waiting for! For years, I’ve been hoping Nox Arcana would make another vocal collaboration like Blood of Angels (great album, by the way), and you finally did it! Fabulous album you released last year. My favorite song is probably "Morpheus", which gives me major "The Phantom of the Opera" vibes. —Sophie
Great album!!!! —M.K. Staffeld
I just finished listening to Hard Nox, and absolutely loved it! This album made me feel such a wide range of emotions, and I enjoyed every moment of it. I can't wait to see what you come up with next! — Angela Moran, The Queen of Whence
This is a superb song, steeped in dark romanticism, and Meghan Walsh's magnificent and captivating voice transports us to another dimension! The lyrics are touching and profound because, indeed, we are all wounded children trying to grow strong amidst the darkness we traverse, both external and internal. We also journey through our own inner darkness, which we must confront, and sometimes we are forced to wear a mask that defies all appearances. —Frederic Scapini
I was 100% not prepared for Mask. Meghan has a lovely voice, and I can relate to every word she sang. There is beauty in sorrow, and she captured it perfectly. The quiet desperation, inner child crying out, and wondering if even those closest to you know who you truly are...it all deeply resonated with me. Listening to it was absolutely cathartic, and I never thought crying could feel so good. — Angela Moran, The Queen of Whence
There is always one track on every album you have done that I immediately loop and listen to over and over. On Hard Nox this track was "Mask". Joseph, your lyrics are scripture written to touch the emptiness of the soul. The music is perfect for these lyrics and Megan’s vocals are heartbreakingly brilliant. I wanted to make sure you knew how profoundly this song touched my heart! — Jeff Tourtillotte
Thank you for putting into pure, ethereal singing what some of us feel keenly every day. — Sister Sinister
The haunting music and Meghan's captivating voice make this song perfect. —Yaman Tinbakgie
I love this song! It was amazing. Beautiful! — Nicholas Benton
Beautiful melancholic ballad!! — Black Knight 84
Thank you for your enchanting music! It's a breath of crystal purity in today's world! I've adored your music since 2008. And now you've surprised and captivated everyone again! The album is unexpected, wonderful, and helps me release my emotions through tears, which keeps me from going completely crazy. Thank you for everything! — Antony Zemlyansky
My favorite track. The lyrics are heartfelt and Meghan’s singing is great! — Ferdinando Santoro
Wow, so bad ass! — Nicholas Benton
Two thumbs up from a mortician's son. — Frank Tindal
Awesome! — Lucas King Piano
Such a haunting and cinematic sound! — Liminal Note
Heck yeah, I love this! — Keith Giles
Ghosts is a wonderful testament to how much humanity we've lost over the years. So many people seem like they're simply running on auto-pilot. Indifference has stripped us of purpose, and thrown us into a labyrinth from which there is no escape. A somber reminder that living and existing are two very different things, and that far too many of us die long before we pass away. — Angela Moran, The Queen of Whence