British rock legends Marillion have announced their 20th studio album, An Hour Before It's Dark, which will arrive on March 4th, 2022 and will be their first studio album since 2016's F E A R (F*** Everyone And Run). The album is now available for pre-order, while its lead single "Be Hard On Yourself" can be streamed below.

The label said in a statement: "Whether it's the last hour you were allowed to play outside as a child before you had to go home, a reference to the fight against time in relation to the climate crisis or the last minutes in a person's life, Marillion once again put their finger on the pulse of time. Be it social, political, or personal issues, Marillion have never minced words and have always found a way to combine them with their own unique sound, known for incredible songwriting, melodies and top-notch musicianship, while swimming against the tide, not bending to norms and limitations."

Singer Steve Hogarth commented: "Despite the seemingly bleak contemplations across this album - the virus, our mortality, medical science, care, AND Leonard Cohen (ha ha) - the overall feeling of the music is surprisingly upbeat. I think the band are as on form as they ever were really, and the addition of Choir Noir has added another new soul and color to things."

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