Dark Chapel, the new project fronted by Dario Lorina, guitarist, singer, and producer for Black Label Society (2014-present), have just released their second single, 'Hollow Smile'. The new track highlights Lorina's signature guitar riffs and haunting vocals, merging dark, sludgy grooves with captivating melodies. 'Hollow Smile' is the latest single from Dark Chapel's debut album, Spirit in the Glass, due out 28th February via MNRK Heavy.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/kZGIi8oLbss

Pre-order the album here: https://darkchapel.ffm.to/spiritintheglass

On 'Hollow Smile' a thrash-infused, palm-muted chug seethes beneath Dario Lorina's airy intonation on the verses, building to a powerful, chantable chorus driven by relentless rhythm. "I read a quote recently that really captures the essence of this song: 'A man’s own mind is the greatest battle he will face,'" explains Lorina. The track perfectly blends tension and release, mirroring the internal struggle at its core.

Led by Lorina and also featuring Brody DeRozie (Guitar), Mike Gunn (Bass), and Luis Silva (Drums), the band’s airtight guitar-craft and sludgy grooves with magnetic melodies, bluesy phrasing, and grunge mystique are spotlighted on Dark Chapel’s forthcoming debut album, Spirit in The Glass.

The album’s first single, 'Glass Heart' was released last September on all digital outlets, and a video for the song can be seen on the band’s official YouTube page.

Striking an elusive balance between dark and heavy, ethereal and passionate, Spirit in The Glass is as Dario describes “...a culmination of all artistic influence, whether musical or otherwise.”

Dario Lorina began his professional career in 2006 at age 16 as the touring guitarist with the late Jani Lane (ex-Warrant). At age 19, he joined veteran metal act Lizzy Borden, whom he toured with for four years. Dario released two instrumental records with Mike Varney on Shrapnel Records in 2013 and 2017 titled Dario Lorina and Death Grip Tribulations. He joined Black Label Society on 1st January 2014, and has since been touring worldwide alongside Zakk Wylde, performing on guitar, piano, and backing vocals. Dario dueled solos with Zakk Wylde on Black Label Society's 2022 release Doom Crew Inc. and joined him on the January 2022 cover of Guitar World Magazine.

Dark Chapel are:
Dario Lorina (guitar / vocals)
Brody DeRozie (guitar)
Mike Gunn (bass)
Luis Silva (drums)

Dark Chapel online:
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Dark Chapel, led by Black Label Society guitarist Dario Lorina, releases new single/video 'Hollow Smile'

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