{"product_id":"black-wizards-the-force-majeure-the-acts-of-god-pre-order","title":"Black Wizards (The) - Force Majeure \u0026 The Acts Of God *Pre-Order","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date Friday 4th September\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll pre-orders will be dispatched\/made ready for collection on that day.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW129228526 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black Wizards - the Porto-based trio of Joana Brito (guitar\/vocals), José Gomes (bass\/vocals) and Helena Peixoto (drums) - announce their new album ‘Force Majeure \u0026amp; The Acts of God’, set for release on September 4th via Hassle Records. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s a dark humour to Force Majeure \u0026amp; The Acts of God; named after the legal phrase used to describe uncontrollable circumstances, the title reflects the chaos surrounding the record’s creation, while hinting at the band’s own sense of mischief and defiance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten as political landscapes across the world spiral into disarray, the album channels frustration and urgency without sinking into hopelessness. While compiling lyrics, frontwoman Joana Brito drew inspiration from books on politics, gender and toxic masculinity, ideas that surface in songs taking aim at hollow leadership and social division. “Killing The Buzz” in particular cuts through political spectacle with sharp humour and punk energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMusically, Force Majeure \u0026amp; The Acts of God marks a decisive shift for the band. Moving beyond the sprawling haze of their earlier heavy psych sound, The Black Wizards lean into something leaner, rawer and more immediate. There’s garage rock swagger, wiry proto-punk tension and relentless rhythmic drive throughout, led by Brito’s jagged, commanding vocals, José Gomes’ gravelly replies and Helena Peixoto’s forceful drumming. Recorded in an intense five-day session with Cooper Crain in Porto, the album thrives on urgency, rough edges and volatile live energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black Wizards are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoana Brito– vocals \u0026amp; guitar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJosé Gomes – bass \u0026amp; backing vocals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelena Peixoto – drums \u0026amp; backing vocals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGENRE -- Garage Rock, Indie Rock, Psych Rock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFFO -- Glyders, Slift, Ty Segall, Ghostwoman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSIDE A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Ain’t Talking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Loose\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. Killing The Buzz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. 9 to 5  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. Beat \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSIDE B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. Wishing Well\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Ain’t Joking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Caffeine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9. Elevator 15\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10. Astrophile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThank you for looking at our listing, below are a few points to consider before making a purchase:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- All records we sell are Brand New - pre-orders will normally come sealed but if you are purchasing in stock items, please note the copy may have been unsealed for display in the shop. Please email straight after purchase to enquire if this is of importance to you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Orders won't ship until all items are released, so keep this in mind when purchasing multiple pre-orders or a mix of in stock and pre-order items.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- The 'Product' page will show the most up to date info we have with regards to the item and its release date, but this information is subject to change so check in with us if you have any questions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- We unfortunately don't offer tax\/vat outside of the UK via the website so please keep in mind that when the items arrives in your country you may be liable to pay a further charge before delivery. (all UK orders the price you see is the price you will pay). Please also note that we are unable to adjust the declared value on items sold internationally.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Black Wizards (The)","offers":[{"title":"Opaque Purple Vinyl LP","offer_id":55582185849208,"sku":"HOFF505LPA","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD Album","offer_id":55582185881976,"sku":"HOFF505CDA","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0348\/2704\/2955\/files\/Cdk_wNGM.jpg?v=1781602147","url":"https:\/\/www.crashrecords.co.uk\/products\/black-wizards-the-force-majeure-the-acts-of-god-pre-order","provider":"Crash Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}