''Dark Flag'' is the fourth studio album by American metalcore band

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. The album was released on November 17, 2017, through

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, the band's first release through the label. It was produced by

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and Daniel Gailey, the band's guitarist.

Composition

''Dark Flag'' is a concept album about

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. 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

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, Copeland, The Chariot). Track 10, "Communion for Ravens", features guest vocals from Jimmy Ryan of

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Track listing

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

– 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 *

– 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

Charts

References

{{Authority control Phinehas (band) albums 2017 albums Solid State Records albums Concept albums