Published: May 22, 2026 · 12:52 PM EDT
The former Cradle of Filth member continues expanding her cinematic metal direction through themes of heartbreak, healing, and psychological recovery
Lindsay Schoolcraft has unveiled the new single “Vague”, continuing the promotional rollout surrounding the upcoming studio album “Harrowing”, scheduled for release on June 19, 2026.
The release further develops the darker and emotionally vulnerable direction introduced through previous singles connected to the album.
Rockum previously covered the beginning of the album cycle in Lindsay Schoolcraft Announces 'Harrowing' Album and Releases 'I Wait For You To Fall' Video.
Drawing from themes involving heartbreak, emotional paralysis, fading relationships, and self-reflection, “Vague” presents one of the most intimate and vulnerable performances in Lindsay Schoolcraft’s catalog.
Schoolcraft described the song as representing the emotional weight of hopelessness and the internal struggle associated with choosing personal healing while navigating emotionally destructive relationships.
The song additionally incorporates orchestral arrangements by Spencer Creaghan, whose string work intensifies the cinematic atmosphere surrounding the track.
“Harrowing” functions as a conceptual exploration of survival, healing, emotional rebirth, and recovery from narcissistic abuse.
Musically, the album combines:
nu metal
metalcore
rocktronica
orchestral arrangements
cinematic strings and choirs
while maintaining Schoolcraft’s atmospheric vocal style as the central element connecting the material.
The album was co-written and co-produced alongside Justin deBlieck, known for work involving:
Motionless in White
Ice Nine Kills
and additionally includes orchestration by Spencer Creaghan and contributions from former Evanescence member Rocky Gray.
Each of the album’s seven tracks reportedly represents a different stage connected to emotional survival and recovery:
awareness
sorrow
anger
revenge
hope
healing
release
The artwork additionally references Alphonse Mucha’s L’Illustration (Noël 1897), reinforcing themes involving death, rebirth, and transformation.
The album features contributions from:
Krista Shipperbottom
Rocky Gray
Spencer Creaghan
Brian Cook
Cody Johnstone
Dylan Gowan
TOUR DATE — 2026
Jul. 11 — Oshawa, ON — Bonds Street Events
A JUNO-nominated artist, Lindsay Schoolcraft first achieved international recognition as keyboardist and backing vocalist for Cradle of Filth between 2013 and 2020.
During that period, she contributed to albums including:
“Hammer of the Witches”
“Cryptoriana”
Beyond her solo work, Schoolcraft additionally collaborated with artists including:
Motionless in White
Cancer Bats
Myrkur
Belzebubs
Lindsay Schoolcraft was also recently featured on Gino Alache’s Rockum Radio Show broadcast on CFRC 101.9 FM in Kingston, Ontario alongside DevilDriver, Venom, Soulfly, Voivod and Armored Saint.
With “Vague” and “Harrowing,” Lindsay Schoolcraft continues expanding her cinematic and emotionally driven artistic direction while combining heavy music, orchestral arrangements, and deeply personal lyrical themes into one of the most introspective releases of her solo career.
Written by Gino Alache – Music Journalist
Listen “Vague” below.
