Dark Flag is the fourth studio album by American metalcore band Phinehas. The album was released on November 17, 2017, through Solid State Records, the band's first release through the label. It was produced by Matt Goldman and Daniel Gailey, the band's guitarist.
Contents
Composition
Dark Flag is a concept album about human rights abuse in North Korea. Originally, the band recorded the album in four with Sean McCulloch on vocals, Daniel Gailey on guitar, Bryce Kelley on bass, and Lee Humerian on drums. However, Humerian left the band during production of the record while they were also on tour. Gailey produced the album with Matt Goldman (Underoath, Copeland, The Chariot). Track 10, "Communion for Ravens", features guest vocals from Jimmy Ryan of Haste the Day.
Personnel
Phinehas
Sean McCulloch – lead vocals, artwork
Daniel Gailey – guitars, backing vocals, engineering, mixing, production
Bryce Kelley – bass, backing vocals
Lee Humerian – drums, backing vocals (left during production)
Additional musicians
Jimmy Ryan of Haste the Day – guest vocals on track 10, "Communion for Ravens"
Luke Conway – additional vocals
Lauren Gailey – additional vocals
Alex Garmon – additional vocals
Keifer Johnson – additional vocals
Parry Kitt – additional vocals
Joshua Landry – additional vocals
Ben White – additional vocals
Dustin Williams – additional vocals
Additional personnel
Matt Goldman – production, vocal engineering
Nicholas Morzov – drum engineering
Troy Glessner – mastering
Scott Baldwin Lee – vibe mastering
Adam Skatula – A&R
Jim Hughes – layout
Sarah McCulloch – photography