August 2, 2024 will see ASENBLUT release their much-awaited, new album “Entfesselt” via Massacre Records,marking a new era of the Melodic Viking Death Metal act. Years of changing line-ups and internal struggles have come to an end, and the band only knows one direction: forward!
“Entfesselt” (in english “Unleashed”) will be available as CD Digipak, Ltd. Box Set, Ltd. Vinyl LP (black, silver, transparent green) and Digital formats; the boxset will include the CD Digipak, an “Asenblut” leather bracer, sticker plus autograph card. Pre-order the upcoming ASENBLUT album here: https://lnk.to/entfesselt
In support of their upcoming record release, ASENBLUT have also announced a series of summer shows. Find all upcoming dates listed below!
After the band shared a first album appetizer, their latest single “Unbesiegbar”, today they are premiering a music video for the album title track! ASENBLUT frontman Tetzel states: “The toxicity of some people in life that try to hold us back and make us smaller than we are, has to be dealt with – break the chains, live free and take what you are worth. No compromise, no surrender. Raise your voice, bang your chest and keep your head up – it’s you vs. you every day!“
Even though the album is not a concept album per se, the album title “Entfesselt” certainly gives the direction and right impression at first glance; there is just no holding back anymore. “Entfesselt” turned out rougher, more direct and more powerful than any ASENBLUT album before! 10 tracks filled with raw energy and emotion, considering the lowest lows and celebrating the highest highs.
The songwriting was done by Balrogh in close colaboration with Tetzel, who directed the songs and wrote all the lyrics. It is no coincidence that the choruses of a lot of songs draw you in and make you sing along and pump your fist! For the sound, the band decided to go a bit more in-your-face: Big guitars, strong and harsh growls and thundering drums.
Featuring guest appearances of such as Askeroth of Nachtblut and Matthias Mente (Deliver The Galaxy), “Entfesselt” was produced, mixed and mastered by Maté Balogh, with an additional mastering by Andrea Testori at Streetrec Studio. The cover artwork was designed by Nick Greenwood.
Tracklist:
Das Ende der Götter
Entfesselt
Unbesiegbar
Wie ein Berserker
Arm in Arm
Hexengericht
Wölfe des Meeres
Blut und Sand
Dagon
Nox Nostra Est
“We are back! Not only with our new album Entfesselt”, but also with a new live show, even more powerful, energetic and just completely ENTFESSELT!“Tetzel recently said about the band’s upcoming live shows: “The last few years have given us time to completely realign ourselves and set a clear direction for us: Forward! Experience Asenblut with all their usual power and renewed fire!
The month-long weekend tour starting at the end of August and throughout September 2024 comes with a killer billing: The melo-deathers Deliver The Galaxy, the melodic black punk combo LaVila from Osnabrück, Germany, and the Viking / symphonic black metal band Black Messiah support Asenblut on their journey through 9 cities in Germany and an exclusive stop in Austria.“
Make sure to catch ASENBLUT live at the following dates, presented by Legacy, Metal.de and Powermetal.de:
On her new album, Eivør leans heavier into electronic beats and cosmic orchestration. But ENN only deepens the connection to her Nordic roots. The title, which in English means “Still”, grounds her latest artistic leap in the comforts of home. With “UPP ÚR ØSKUNI / RISE FROM THE ASHES”, Eivør pays a loving tribute to all the strong women in her life while exploring the dark new depths of her music.
The four-on-the-floor thump of previous single “HUGSI BERT UM TEG / STILL JUST YOU” quietly declared that Eivør can shine as brightly as any pop star. But “UPP ÚR ØSKUNI / RISE FROM THE ASHES” is certainly her most metal moment. The song doesn’t begin with synthetic shimmers but a drum toll that echoes with the ominous force of an ancient spirit waking from deep inside cave. “Sing to the darkness”, she growls from the pit of her throat, conjuring a devilishly anthemic guitar riff that’s bound to enchant the hordes at this year’s Hellfest.
“When I was writing ‘UPP ÚR ØSKUNI / RISE FROM THE ASHES’, I imagined a coven of witches, past and present, chanting to each other across the chasms of time”, Eivør says. That mental image will forever be seared into our cultural memory by the song’s positively bewitching video, which was created by a wickedly talented team of women.
“This video felt like a homecoming in many ways”, she continues. “I had a strong urge that to capture the spirit of ‘UPP ÚR ØSKUNI / RISE FROM THE ASHES’, we needed to film in the Faroe Islands. Katrin Joensen Næss was the perfect choice for director, as the two of us shared the same aesthetic vision. We were joined by an amazing team of Faroese female artists whom I also admire. Art Director Jenný Kragesteen, Costume Designer Maibritt Marjunardóttir and the rest of these wonderful women all delivered their special magic to this video. In the spirit of the song, we all felt that we rose from the ashes together creating this visual world. I couldn’t be more proud or more grateful for this collaboration”.
ENN is Eivør’s first offering for the international metal label Season of Mist. But “UPP ÚR ØSKUNI / RISE FROM THE ASHES” was the last song that she wrote for the album. “I wanted to complement the earthy vibes of ENN with something raw, that was coursing with untamed feminine energy”, she says. Where lead single “JARÐARTRÁ/DUST TO DUST” beckoned us back into the blue embrace of Mother Earth, “UPP ÚR ØSKUNI / RISE FROM THE ASHES” cries out in celebration of all the mothers, sisters and other strong women in her life.
Eivør comes from one of the smallest places on the planet. She grew up in a village of 400 people, tucked away among the Faroe Islands. That she now performs on the world’s biggest stages – from the UEFA Champions League to The Game Awards and Red Rocks – is nothing short of extraordinary. But she hasn’t forgotten all of the women who have supported her along the way. With its heaving bass line, “UPP ÚR ØSKUNI / RISE FROM THE ASHES” certainly possesses dark undertones, but her falsetto soars above the song’s heavenly bridge. “We glide on powerful wings / Stride into our certainty“, she sings, followed by her own echo, as if the voices of women past and present are lifting her to even greater heights.
“I’ve never written a girl power song” Eivør says. “I guess it was about time”.
Additional video credits DOP – Rúni Friis Kjær Editor – Jarivan Ahman Production Manager – Thurid Samró Art Director – Jenný Kragesteen Costume Designer – Maibritt Marjunardóttir Hair & Make-up – Døgg Nónsgjógv Colorist – Mamoun Abufarha Gaffers – Jákup S. Thøgersen, Rógvi Rasmussen Production Manager – Thurid Samró 1st AD – Gunnvá Gaard Props – Bjarni Richardt-Mortensen Post Facilities – BeoPost
Extras – Lisa Helmsdal, Stina Av Kák Kollsker, Oddvør Dahl Wærnskjold, Angela Fagranes, Rannvá Jónsdóttir, Sophilia Wraae Mukisa, Kollbrún í Haraldsstovu, Ria
To celebrate the release of her star-turning new album, this fall, Eivør will shoot across Europe on a headlining tour with label mate Sylvaine in tow before linking up with Heilung in Australia and New Zealand.Don’t miss the chance to hear her perform “JARÐARTRÁ/DUST TO DUST”, “HUGSI BERT UM TEG / STILL JUST YOU”, “UPP ÚR ØSKUNI / RISE FROM THE ASHES” and other mesmerizing songs off ENN for the first time. Tickets are going fast!
“My band and I can’t wait to start this new chapter with you and perform later this year”, says Eivør. “These tours will bring ENN all over the world – from the United States to Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, UK, Ireland, France, Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, New Zealand and Australia”.
In preparation for their tour together, Eivør and Sylvaine put together a playlist of their favorite songs. Get in the mood with some of the choice cuts off Nova and the soundtracks to The Last Kingdom and God of War Ragnarök.
Eivør 2024 European Tour October 2 – Hamburg, DE @ Markthalle [LOW TICKETS] October 3 – Utrecht, NL @ Tivolivredenburg [LOW TICKETS] October 4 – Brussels, BE @ Ancienne Belgique October 5 – Cologne, DE @ Live Music Hall October 7 – London, UK @ Electric Ballroom October 9 – Dublin, UK @ Opium [LOW TICKETS] October 10 – Glasgow, UK @ The Garage October 11 – Manchester, UK @ Club Academy [Venue Upgrade] October 12 – Bristol, ENG @ Thekla [SOLD OUT] October 13 – Paris, FR @ Le Trianon October 15 – Lyon, FR @ CCO October 16 – Lucerne, CH @ Schuur October 17 – Vienna, AT @ Szene [Venue Upgrade] October 18 – Budapest, HU @ Durer Kert October 19 – Warsaw, DE @ Progresja October 21 – Berlin, DE @ Metropol October 22 – Aarhus, DK @ Train October 23 – Copenhagen, DK @ Store Vega [LOW TICKETS] October 24 – Gothenburg, SE @ Pustervik October 25 – Oslo, NO @ Rockefeller October 26 – Stockholm, SE @ Kägelbanan [LOW TICKETS]
2024 Australia/ New Zealand Tour Dates Supporting Heilung
October 30 – Perth, AU @ Red Hill Auditorium November 2 – Adelaide, AU @ AEC Theatre November 4 – Melbourne, AU @ Palais Theatre November 8 – Sydney, AU @ Enmore Theatre November 13 – Brisbane, AU @ Riverstage November 16 – Auckland, NZ @ Kiri Te Kanawa
Of course, fans can support Eivør by buying merchandise at any stop along her tour. But you don’t have to wait! Her new line of ENN-themed apparel is now available for order online.
Artwork by Leif Podhajsky
Tracklist 1. Ein Klóta (5:44) 2. Jarðartrá (4:47) [WATCH] 3. Hugsi Bert Um Teg (3:25) [WATCH] 4. Purpurhjarta (4:27) 5. ENN (7:11) 6. Lívsandin (4:35) 7. Upp Úr Øskuni (5:01) [WATCH] 8. Gaia (5:10) Total runtime: 40:25
Eivør calls her Nordic home in the remote Faroe Islands a landscape of extremes. Sitting in the North Atlantic Ocean just above Scotland and southeast of Iceland, with a total population of about 50,000, the climate is “full of contrasts—very dark, heavy winters and bright summers.” Growing up in a small village there, of about 400 people, it’s those contrasts that have inspired Eivør’s music throughout her career, as well as the Faroe Islands’ intense and still-vibrant connection to its own folk music traditions. “A very strong part of Faroese culture is singing together—anywhere people gather, there will be singing,” Eivør explains. “When you listen to old Faroese traditional music, it’s sung acapella and takes you back to its Renaissance roots. It’s pure, expressive, and untamed.”
Often considered to be one of the most prolific and unique Nordic artists of her generation, Eivør has released 11 studio albums to date, crossing musical genres and always pushing the bounds of the expected. Awarded with the Nordic Council Music Price in 2021, Eivør’s musical journey continues to fascinate.
As a young teenager, Eivør was immersed in the tight-knit local music scene, playing with 20-something musicians in jazz bands as well as rock bands influenced by Portishead, Radiohead, Massive Attack, Sigur Rós and similar acts.
By 16, Eivør released her debut solo collection of Faroese-sung folk-pop. One year later, she left home to study classical singing in Reykjavík, Iceland—soon winning two Icelandic Music Awards for her sophomore album. She spent the ensuing years living in Copenhagen and building a career playing folk festivals, but by 2010, Eivør was ready for a change. Her daring Larva album eschewed the folksiness of her previous work for experimentation and electronics. “I needed to free myself from boxes,” she said. It was the beginning of a new chapter that continues with her richly atmospheric new album, ENN.
The process of ENN built on Eivør’s recent immersion into production and beat-making, but began with a return to classical music. She and her partner, the classical composer Tróndur Bogason, had decamped to a tiny Faroe Islands mountain village of 50 people, called Tjørnuvík with no agenda but to “write freely” for a possible side project. “Slowly I realized: I shouldn’t think about this as a side project,” Eivør said. “This is where I am at right now creatively.” The first track they worked on there became ENN’s melancholic closer, “Gaia,” which Eivør calls “a love hymn for the Earth” that reminded her of the Renaissance music she loved in her youth. On that trip, Eivør and Tróndur also wrote ENN’s opener, “Ein Klóta,” a song about “watching your world from afar” as it changes. “I felt I was making a concept album, in a sense, about the Earth, about our home, our planet. Then it developed into both nature but also human nature—both the outer and the inner landscape, and the struggles of the heart, the struggles between the Earth and humans.”
In recent years, Eivør has composed extensively for film, television and video games(The Last Kingdom, God of War) and the cinematic structures of those scores found their way in alongside the music’s propulsive beats, omnipresent rooting in Faroese folk, and the classical flourishes of her opera training. Some of the songs feel like vistas or panoramas moving unexpectedly. “After writing the first two more spacious tracks, the idea started to grow in my head of almost a space opera,” Eivør said. “I was like, what if this journey starts out in space, and you watch the Earth? And you’re so far away from everything that you ever knew? Where am I going? What is this adventure?” The result was a synthesis of her career to date—her curiosity about beat making and noisy expressiveness, combined with the purity of classical music and cinematic atmospheres—and that sonic biography plays out beautifully on ENN’s second track “Jardartra.” It begins with a lurching beat “almost like a heartbeat,” and Eivør wrote it from the Earth’s point of view, as if “Earth is calling on us in the midst of all our human greed and destruction and beckoning us to find our way back to her blue embrace.”
Most of the lyrics, sung entirely in Faroese, were penned in collaboration with the Faroese poet Marjun Syderbø Kjelnæs. Eivør calls the lyrics to the title track especially “hardcore.” The song is about war— “the wars that are going on in the world especially lately, but that have always been going on,” Eivør says, “and how to find a glimpse of light in this overwhelming darkness.” The guttural penultimate track, “Upp Úr Øskuni,” is a thrilling outlier mixing growling beatboxing with visceral throat singing (it’s certainly Eivør’s most metal moment). She considers “Upp Úr Øskuni” a beacon of female empowerment and solidarity.
Eivør says. “I wanted it to be wild and untamed. It’s quite witchy. When I wrote the song, I imagined a coven of witches from the past and the present all supporting each other, chanting to each other across the chasm of time.”
After independently releasing her music for many years, ENN marks Eivør’s debut for the metal label Season of Mist—and though her compositions sit outside of any one genre, she is happy to be embraced by the metal community. She identified a shared pagan sensibility in her television scores like The Last Kingdom. “I never felt I really fit into any box,” said Eivør. “I just have to do it my own way.” Recorded with her touring band in the Faroe Islands—where she now lives again, splitting time between her homeland and Denmark—Eivør called ENN “my most pleasurable and also most painful process. I felt that I was stepping into a place where I hadn’t been before, and that’s always scary because you don’t feel that you touch the ground. But it opens up your creativity and takes you to someplace new. It’s woven together all my experiences for the past 10 years, and it’s grounded me.”
Recording line-up Eivør: Vocals, Guitars Mattias Kapnas: Piano, Rhodes and Synths Mikael Blak: Bass & Synths. Guitars on ‘Upp úr øskuni’ Per I Højgaard Petersen: Drums & Soundscaping Strings performed by Lýra: 1st violin: Sigrún Harðardóttir 2nd violin: Sigrún Kristbjörg Jónsdóttir Viola: Karl James Pestka Cello: Unnur Jónsdóttir Choir on ‘Ein klóta’: Eivør, Tróndur, Hans Mols Mortensen, Greta Svabo Beck and Fred Ruddick
Recording studio Studio Bloch (Faroe Islands), Hljóðritið (Iceland), Jardin Acoustique (France) and in Eivør’s portable studio in various corners of the world.
Production, engineering and recording Produced & arranged by Eivør and Tróndur
Beat production by Eivør and Per I. Højgaard Petersen
Recorded and engineered by Theodor Kapnas at Studio Bloch (Faroe Islands)
Additional recordings and engineering by Fred Ruddick at Jardin Acoustique (France)
Strings recorded by Guðmundur Kristinn Jónsson and Gestur Sveinsson at Hljóðriti (Iceland)
Chicago, IL experimental metal band THE ATLAS MOTH has announced a graphic novel, titled Coma Noir, co-written by Stavros Giannopoulous (guitar and vocals) and Nick Savage, with illustration by M. Ryan Arnold, inspired by the band’s 2018 album of the same name. The Coma Noir graphic novel is an 88 page color comic, which includes a proprietary custom bookplate badge and bonus gifts.
Speaking on the announcement, Stavros comments: “I’d long been thinking of this story that was part horror and part noir, since before Coma Noir‘s album release. I’m a huge fan of both genres of film and comics so being able to tie both into my love of music was a perfect opportunity. I’ve gotten to release albums on some of the best metal labels ever and now I get to release a comic, yet another notch on my belt.”
Coma Noir‘s primary protagonist Detective Valentine wants nothing more than to drown his sorrows and self-pity at the bottom of a bottle. But a mysterious female named Nour Samman hires him to track down a priceless amulet. During the investigation, Detective Valentine finds himself dealing with a secret society, The Streets of Bombay, that seems to want him as a leader and an old friend who warns him of the dangers he’s gotten caught up in. His feelings for this mysterious woman push him to leave it all behind for her, but the fates have something else in store. Will he be the one who is damned, or will he be able to escape the dangers of The Streets of Bombay?
METAL ALLEGIANCE began as a celebration of heavy metal, powered by the almost tribal bond shared between the extreme music community’s most revered trailblazers, armed with a list of contributors onstage (and off) that read like a Wikipedia entry on the genre itself – whose “core 4” is comprised of David Ellefson, Mark Menghi, Alex Skolnick, and Mike Portnoy.
On September 6th, 2024, the band will rock the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey, on a bill that will also feature Meanstreak and Held Hostage. As with their previous shows, expect a setlist that balances original material with classic covers of metal royalty.
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The Starland show will come nine months after the group’s last performance in January, at the House of Blues Anaheim, as part of NAMM, and this will be the first Metal Allegiance show to feature the group’s core 4 in six years on the East Coast.
“Metal Allegiance’s performance at the Anaheim House of Blues stood as a resounding triumph, exceeding the lofty expectations of fans and critics alike. The band’s mastery of their craft, coupled with an unwavering commitment to delivering an unforgettable live experience, solidified their status as torchbearers of modern metal… Metal Allegiance is alive and well and their 10th anniversary show solidified their righteous spot on the altar of all things metal.” Says thevinyldistrict.com
As with previous shows, expect several guests, this time including Troy Sanders (Mastodon), John Bush (Armored Saint) and Dave Davidson (Revocation), among others.
“It’s time once again, for our metal summit with Metal Allegiance! This time we celebrate in heavy metals founding father state of New Jersey… the launch pad to so many legendary careers of our genre. The set list is sure to be blistering as we wrap up the summer together…see you there!” – David Ellefson
“After 10 years of performing as Metal Allegiance, it’s now finally time for us to take a trip across the GW and pay our friends in Jersey a visit…see ya soon Slayerville.” -Mark Menghi
“Metal Allegiance is beyond pleased to announce our long overdue return to the East Coast. In addition to making up for lost time, this gig will mark the first time, after a number of noteworthy shows in the New York area, that we finally make the pilgrimage across the river. New Jersey may be a State that those of us from NY kid around with, but its place in metal history, both on the musician and industry side, is no joke. So join us September 6, 2024, as Metal Allegiance and Jersey finally meet!” – Alex Skolnick
“Looking forward to throwing down with my Metal Allegiance brothers again… it’s always such a blast! While New York and Southern California are the two usual locations for our bashes, it will be fun to venture into NJ for the 1st time. On a personal note, I’m also excited that the gals in Meanstreak will be joining us for this special one-off show.” – Mike Portnoy
“Happy as hell to see Metal Allegiance playing in New Jersey! There is always a great crowd at the Starland Ballroom and I’m thrilled to go back. Good times are ahead my friends.” – Troy Sanders
“Jersey! I’m pumped to be a part of Metal Allegiance alongside some truly legendary musicians. This show is gonna be epic, see you in the pit on September 6th!” – Dave Davidson
“Looking forward to playing the all-mighty New Jersey for another east coast Metal Allegiance extravaganza! Love playing and hanging with the guys. Always a fun time and you never know who will attend to join the fracas.” – John Bush
Also available will be a Meet & Greet VIP package, which will include:
• Early access into the venue • Exclusive pre-show Meet & Greet with members of Metal Allegiance • Personal photograph & autograph signing with members of Metal Allegiance • Collectible show poster (which they’ll happily sign for you) • Official Meet & Greet VIP laminate • Crowd-free access to the merchandise booth
Today sees the release of “Hallucinations”, the new single by PANIC IN MARCH, available on all streaming platforms through the record label Volcano Records & Promotion.
This hypnotic and decisive track begins with repetitive sequences typical of Stoner Rock and then flows into the most direct Heavy mood. Metric variations and powerful riffs mark the various structural parts of the song, leading the listener to a moment of reflection before being hit by the final wall of sound. Panic In March, a Turin-based band born in 2020 during the global pandemic, presents itself as an instrumental power trio consisting of Andrea Del Giudice (guitar), Luca Carlone (bass), and Valerio Fornai (drums).
After releasing two self-produced EPs, “Spotted Life” (2020) and “Abandoned” (2023), they joined the roster of the Volcano Records label in 2024, with plans to release three singles between spring and summer.
“Hallucinations” is available today on all online streaming platforms, accompanied by a single cover designed by Deborah Agostinelli and a visual video created by Stefano Priola, available on the Volcano’s YouTube cannel at the link below:
EVERGREY, Gothenburg’s pioneering masters of darkness, have unveiled a new official video for “Cold Dreams” from their upcoming fourteenth studio album, Theories of Emptiness, set for release this Friday, June 7 via Napalm Records. This sonic majesty cut from the new album showcases an out-of-this-world vocal performance by band leader and vocalist Tom Englund, alongside a guest appearance by Jonas Renkse (KATATONIA) and Englund’s daughter, Salina – contributing lush backing vocals that enhance the song’s dynamics and highlighting another intense facet of the album.
Theories Of Emptiness stands as the distinguished successor to their worldwide chart-topping release, A Heartless Portrait(The Orphean Testament), and is leaving critics breathless all over the world. Seamlessly blending dark, emotive themes with complex progressive elements and melodic heavy metal, the album is already making waves, ranking #1 in the soundcheck charts of German Rock Hard, German Metal Hammer, Aardschok and Sweden Rock. With Theories Of Emptiness, EVERGREY have crafted an absolute masterpiece and goose-bump generator, solidifying their legacy as they continue to shape metal history after 30 years in the industry.
Tom Englund on “Cold Dreams”: “’Cold Dreams’ is probably the darkest piece of music on Theories of Emptiness. Its somber power is quite overwhelming. It’s a composition that honestly leaves me feeling a bit uneasy. To have Jonas Renkse of Katatonia singing words describing fates that we both encountered makes it even more special and intriguing. Jonas’ unique voice of sadness spreads like a disease and to hear him growl, again, is just fucking great! To balance the darkness, we decided to bring in some angelic qualities, and at the time of composing, I couldn’t imagine anything more suiting than my daughter Salina Englund’s voice. We cannot wait to hear what you feel after these 6 minutes and 46 seconds of soul searching. Enjoy!”
Theories of Emptiness was produced by Tom S. Englund and Jonas Ekdahl, and was mixed by Adam “Nolly” Getgood (ex-Periphery), who worked closely with the band from the start – bringing out the vividness of the album’s overall sonic profile. Rounding out the album’s production, mastering was helmed by Thomas “Plec” Johansson (Soilwork, The Night Flight Orchestra, Onslaught, The Gems, Eleine and many more).
Theories of Emptiness follows its chart-topping and critically acclaimed predecessor, 2022’s A Heartless Portrait (The Orphean Testament), which entered charts worldwide at #3 in Sweden (Metal), ranked #5 on the Top New Artist Albums charts in the United States, entered #7 in Finland and #12 in Germany.
“For us, progression is paramount”, states Tom S. Englund when discussing the eleven track opus, Theories of Emptiness. “We’re dedicated to ensuring that our music remains innovative and avoids stagnation. With each album, we strive to introduce something new — a unique flavor, a different key or chord, fresh voices in our writing, or innovative production techniques.” In fact, no stone has been left unturned. Tracks are created to balance each-other mutually: from the aggressive tones of “Misfortune“ contrasting the light-hearted opening of “To Become Someone Else“, to the ballad “Ghost of My Hero“ leading into the furious riffs of “We Are the North“. Album opener “Falling From the Sun” and “Say” interweave heaviness with mesmerizing keyboards and unpredictable instrumental parts, as also heard on “The Night Within“. Ending on a quiet note, Theories of Emptiness depicts exactly what emptiness is about, first with the immersive “Our Way Through Silence“, and then with “A Theory of Emptiness” which, with timid piano, makes us rationalize our innermost feelings. Navigating realms of darkness and light, Theories of Emptiness takes listeners on a carefully balanced roller coaster ride – showcasing EVERGREY‘s ever-evolving sound in 2024 and beyond.
Tom Englund adds: “Our new album is soon to be yours! We can’t wait for that to happen, there are so many new and refreshing elements on it as well as respect paid to every part of our past. We have just refined what we always have done and tried to make it as contemporary as we possibly could to please ourselves and our sonic expectations. With the presence of Adam ”Nolly” Getgood, we felt fired up, hungry and eager to do our utmost to ensure that we would write the best songs we possibly could – I really feel we have achieved that. Sound quality wise we feel that it is on par with the best the world has to offer today. It is a brave statement that I will stand behind for the rest of my life. Taking EVERGREY into a new cycle feels just as when I did it the first time. We are more motivated than ever, and with a lot of touring to be announced very soon, we cannot wait to come and play this new music for you. Finally, we need to mention that we couldn’t be prouder to announce our guest vocalist for this album. Jonas Renkse has graced KATATONIA’s music with his unique atmosphere for decades. Now we in the band and the fans of EVERGREY get to experience the same and we couldn’t be more excited! You might even get to hear Jonas growl for maybe the first time in many years… Much love, Tom”
Theories of Emptiness tracklisting: 1. Falling From the Sun 2. Misfortune 3. To Become Someone Else 4. Say 5. Ghost of My Hero 6. We Are the North 7. One Heart 8. The Night Within 9. Cold Dreams 10. Our Way Through Silence 11. A Theory of Emptiness
EVERGREY Live 2024: Latin America Tour 2024 11.06.24 MX – Mexico City / Foro Veintiocho 13.06.24 CO – Bogota / Ace of Spades 14.06.24 PE – Lima / Teatro Kantaro 16.06.24 CL – Santiago / Club Chocolate 18.06.24 AR – Buenos Aires / El Teatrito 20.06.24 BR – Brasilia / Toinha 22.06.24 BR – Sao Paulo / Carioca Club 23.06.24 BR – Limeira / Mirage
Emptiness Over Scandinavia Support: Cyhra 12.09.24 SE – Göteborg / Pustervik 13.09.24 SE – Örebro / Frimis 14.09.24 SE – Stockholm / Naten 15.09.24 NO – Oslo / Parktreatret 17.09.24 DK – Copenhagen / Pumpehuset 18.09.24 SE – Malmö / Babel 19.09.24 DK – Kolding / Godset 20.09.24 SE – Skövde / Valhall 21.09.24 SE – Helsingborg / The Tivoli 24.09.24 FI – Helsinki / Ääniwalli 25.09.24 FI – Tampere / Olympia 27.09.24 SE – Östersund / Rock Fest 28.09.24 SE – Lulea / Rockfest 30.09.24 SE – Eskilstuna / Lokomotivet 01.10.24 SE – Uppsala / Katalin 02.10.24 SE – Kristianstad / Bilijardkompaniet
NEW! Emptiness Over Europe Special guest: Klogr + Virtual Symmetry (02.11.2024 – 01.12.2024) + Tba support (03.12.2024 – 22.12.2024) 02.11.24 NL – Apeldoorn / Brain Storm Festival 03.11.24 DE – Herford / Kulturwerk 05.11.24 DE – Bochum / Zeche 06.11.24 DE – Siegburg / Kubana 07.11.24 CH – Sarnen / Urrock Musik Festival 08.11.24 CH – Monthey / Pont Rouge 09.11.24 ES – Barcelona / Sala Boveda 10.11.24 ES – Madrid / Revi Live 11.11.24 PT – Lisbon / RCA Club 12.11.24 PT – Porto / Hard Club Room 2 13.11.24 ES – Mos / Sala Rebullion 14.11.24 ES – Valladolid / Porta Caeli 15.11.24 ES – Vitoria-Gasteiz / Urban Rock Concept 16.11.24 FR – Nantes / Le Ferrailleur 17.11.24 FR – Paris / Petit Bain 19.11.24 DE – Würzburg / Posthalle 20.11.24 DE – Hannover / Musikzentrum 21.11.24 DE – Leipzig / Hellraiser 22.11.24 DE – Hamburg / Bahnhof Pauli 23.11.24 DE – Weissenhaeuser Strand / Metal Hammer Paradise 24.11.24 DE – Berlin / Lido 25.11.24 PL – Poznan / 2Progi 26.11.24 PL – Crcow / Kwadrat 29.11.24 BG – Sofia / Mixtape 5 30.11.24 GR – Thessaloniki / Principal Club Theater 01.12.24 GR – Athens / Kyttaro Live 03.12.24 RS – Belgrade / Dorcol Platz 04.12.24 HR – Zagreb / Mochvara Club 05.12.24 BH – Banja Luka / Sports Hall Obilicevo 06.12.24 HU – Budapest / Barba Negra 07.12.24 DE – Burglengenfeld / VAZ Pfarrheim 08.12.24 AT – Dornbirn / Conrad Sohm 10.12.24 DE – Munich / Backstage Halle 11.12.24 DE – Mannheim / 7er Club 12.12.24 DE – Trier / Mergener Hof 13.12.24 BE – St. Niklaas / De Casino 21.12.24 DE – Andernach / Live Club 22.12.24 NL – Helmond / Cacaofabrik
EVERGREY on their upcoming EU tour: “We are so extremely happy to announce our European tour, it’s a long one and we are coming pretty much everywhere! We also have 10 more dates to be announced for Europe this year! With us as special guest we have KLOGR and you should go and check them out immediately, as well as our friends in Virtual Symmetry opening the first month of the tour! We cannot wait, now go get your tickets and we will see you in the fall!”
Festivals 08.08.24 UK – Catton Park, Derby / Bloodstock Open Air 17.08.24 RO – Caransebes / Gugulan Rock Open Air 31.08.24 GR – Rethymno, Island of Crete / Rethymno Rocks Open Air 02.11.24 NL – Podium Gigant, Apeldoorn / Brainstorm Open Air 07.11.24 CH – Sarnen / Urrock Musik Festival 22.-23.11.24 DE – Weissenhäuser Strand / Metal Hammer Paradise
EVERGREY are: Tom S. Englund – Vocals, Guitar Henrik Danhage – Guitar Rikard Zander – Keyboard Jonas Ekdahl – Drums Johan Niemann – Bass
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