- July 14th, 2026 –
Photo by Sondra Kelly
The Hidden Hand is the stunning new full-length from instrumental post-rock sensations IF THESE TREES COULD TALK, out now on Metal Blade Records!
The Hidden Hand boasts nine stellar and plainly provocative songs with the band focusing on capturing sonic power. Utilizing three guitars to cover different areas of the spectrum, the IF THESE TREES COULD TALK experience feels like a slow, wordless conversation between the inner and outer world best consumed like the score to a cinematic picture or a space for meditation, healing, and clarity.
The instrumental odyssey was so named because of a “fascination with the unexplained and unknowable especially in the areas of influence, control, and guidance,” says drummer Zack Kelly, who co-founded the band with drummer-brother Cody Kelly in 2005, “symbols and signs hidden in plain sight only available to those who are looking.”
Longtime fans and newcomers alike will thrill to tracks like “Blurry Creatures,” which embodies the raw nature of IF THESE TREES COULD TALK via unrelenting riffs with epic highs and lows, ambient syncopated delays and a battle chant that stimulates the senses. “Sea Of Glass” offers a smooth optimistic post-rock landscape guided uplifting clean guitars and heavy chorus hooks which pay off with a haunting and explosive resolution. The seventh cut on The Hidden Hand, “Metonoia,” has 1980′s vibes pulsing with progressive delayed guitars, pounding drums and a soaring guitar solo reminiscent of vintage David Gilmour.
The Hidden Hand is available now on CD and digital formats as well as vinyl in the following color variants:
Lava Red Marble (US)
Solar Flare Marble (US)
Purple Galaxy Marble (US)
180g Black (EU – Ltd. 1000)
Tropical Sunset Marble (Orange/Purple/White) (EU – Ltd. 500)
Orange Oxblood Merged (EU – Ltd. 250)
Preview/purchase the record at: metalblade.com/ifthesetreescouldtalk
Watch the band’s previously released video for “Blurry Creatures” HERE and “Sea Of Glass” video HERE.
The Hidden Hand Track Listing:
01. Archons
02. Moon Machine
03. Sea of Glass
04. Blurry Creatures
05. Silence Between Mountains, Pt. 1
06. Silence Between Mountains, Pt. 2
07. Metanoia
08. Flim
09. Endlessly Connected
“Almost a decade since their emblematic The Bones Of A Dying World, IF THESE TREES COULD TALK have returned with an album that’s both instantly familiar and demonstrably evolved.” – Decibel Magazine
“…in a world that is often loud and cold, Hidden Hand serves as a welcome oasis of calm…” – Rock Hard
“…the perfect album for closing your eyes and drifting away.” – Metal Hammer
“…a captivating instrumental album that speaks volumes without saying a word.” – The Prog Report
“…a dark, monolithic achievement and an absolute must-listen for anyone who loves the orchestral heaviness of post-metal.” – Earshot.at
“The music is uplifting and bright yet carries an emotive heart that allows it to avoid feeling superficial or superfluous. There’s enough shading in the music to allow for engaging atmospheres, and a darker side that balances the overall positivity well.” – Wonderbox Metal
“…a flawlessly executed post-rock album…” – Metal.de
“…The Hidden Hand offers up… a deep-seated spirituality and emotional connection… a long overdue triumphant return from IF THESE TREES COULD TALK.” – Maximum Volume Music
“The band knows what they do well and they’ve done it again, with slightly more resolution in the emotional arc than their previous records. Whether that reads as maturity or restraint probably depends on what you came looking for. Either way, the wait was worth it.” – Front Of The Stage
“…when it comes to emotion and hooks, The Hidden Hand is a near-perfect destination. Without ever feeling intrusive, the quintet once again imprints this sublime blend upon the listener… ” – Powermetal.de
“… one of the most active and forward creations from IF THESE TREES COULD TALK with each of these nine tracks ripping our eyes wide open such that we have no choice but to look upon the collective choices of our species. For years it has been clear that post-rock was lifted up to its greatest embodiment so long as this band had anything to say about it, and it’s the sheer existence of The Hidden Hand that shows us the brilliance that still resides within the forces of IF THESE TREES COULD TALK. Influenced by the machinations of hidden societies and secrecy amongst humankind, it’s with The Hidden Hand that this band steps out into the open with power and vision the likes of which are a breath of fresh air in a world that oftentimes chokes on ash.” – Head-Banger Reviews
IF THESE TREES COULD TALK:
Cody Kelly – guitar
Zack Kelly – drums
Tom Fihe – bass guitar
Jeff Kalal – guitar
Mike Socrates – guitar
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