Opposing forces that are both inside of me
Like the moon, like the sun, they share the same sky
Like tides of life and death, their waves pour over me
With a heavy heart, I remember me

Cinematic folk metallers Equilibrium have released their greatly anticipated new studio album, Equinox, today via Nuclear Blast Records. In honour of this, the band have released an enchanting video for album track ‘Nexus‘.

Crowned with eldritch skill, Equinox brings together arcane riffs, poetic melodies and ritualistic hooks, revealing Equilibrium‘s blazing inner fire.

Order Equinox here: https://equilibrium.bfan.link/equinox

René Berthiaume commented:
“The work on “Nexus” started with a very simple idea: There was the guitar riff and there was the image of running people. I am very proud of the video because it is fully self-made and it was a huge challenge to film this during the coldest days of last year’s winter in Germany. But the actual process of creating something is one of the most important parts for me in art in general.
The same goes for the album “Equinox” itself: It’s been 6 years since our last album was released, and a lot of things have happened in that time. We’ve explored what Equilibrium actually means for us and what it should be now and in the future. We’ve continued down the path that we explored throughout the last albums, but at the same time we’ve reconnected with our older works. And on top of that, we’ve explored some new territories. You can now hear this result on Equinox, which is probably the most honest and personal album we’ve ever made. If “Equinox” would be a movie, it would be probably a mixture of “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” and “Princess Mononoke”.”

Jessica Rösch commented:
“For me, “Nexus” is the heart of Equinox.
And it’s perhaps the moment where all the different forces of this album collide. 
The song and video are about that invisible thread between worlds, between who you were and who you are becoming. It’s the story of integrating a soul. And in many ways it’s holding all the grief, rage and beauty that live in that moment.
With “Equinox” we wanted to build a world and step back into our storyteller roots. 
To me the album feels like a ritual, like an offering.
It leaves you with this very specific feeling after you’ve read a beautiful book. You are so invested in its universe and absolutely in awe with it that when you have to let it go it almost hurts. But in the most beautiful and bittersweet way. 🙂
It’s raw, it’s about endings and new beginnings, about shedding old skins while still carefully carrying their memory in your bones.”

Pagan-metal wayfarers Equilibrium have revealed their new single, ‘Borrowed Waters‘, featuring enchanting, witchy-pop artist Roniit. The track is the third single released from their new studio album, Equinox, due out on November 28th.

Equilibrium have unveiled an earthly, sylvan video for ‘Borrowed Waters‘ also featuring Roniit, who bares her soul, in step with ancient tides.

René Berthiaume commented:
“This is the first original song of Equilibrium that has not been mostly written by me. I am very picky when it comes to the music, but when Jessy showed me the first demo, I immediately resonated with it. It is a very beautiful and fullfilling process to let other people dive into your project and be part of it. Also the collaboration with Roniit felt very natural. For me authenticity in art is super important and you can hear this also in her voice and see this in her video performance that she created for the song.”

Jessica Rösch commented:
“‘Borrowed Waters’ is a song about surrender.
About learning to move and flow with life and with the natural world we’ve all forgotten about a little bit.
It speaks of cycles, of old memory and of a language older than us. Of what it means to belong to something much larger than yourself, larger than life itself.

The song was born out of a time when everything felt a kinda uncertain.
It’s also the first song I’ve ever written that isn’t for my own music project and the first one I don’t sing myself on, which made the process feel incredibly intimate in a completely new way. Hearing someone else carry my words and melodies was so so deeply moving.
Roniit captured the spirit and soul of ‘Borrowed Waters’ in the most profound way and I feel endlessly grateful for her.

It’s an incredible honour to have this song on the album.
Working with René on music feels like we speak a language only we understand, even without words.
Our writing styles are very different, yet somehow they fit together perfectly.”

Roniit commented:
“I grew up listening to pagan and symphonic metal, and it’s a huge influence on my witchy dark-pop sound. Collaborating with Equilibrium felt like a full circle moment, returning to my metal roots while bringing my own magic into it. Above all, the message of Borrowed Waters really spoke to me. As someone who lives in the forest and practices magic, I see how we are part of nature, not separate from it. The modern world has pulled us further and further away, but this song is a reminder that we still belong to the earth, and that message feels important to share.”

Stream ‘Borrowed Waters‘ here: https://equilibrium.bfan.link/borrowed-waters

Pre-order Equinox here: https://equilibrium.bfan.link/equinox

EQUINOX tracklisting
01. Earth Tongue
02. Awakening
03. Legends
04. Archivist
05. Gnosis
06. Bloodwood
07. I’ll Be Thunder
08. Anderswelt
09. One Hundred Hands
10. Borrowed Waters
11. Rituals of Sun and Moon
12. Nexus
13. Tides of Time

About EQUILIBRIUM:

The world is spinning faster these days. Chaos, division and destruction hang heavy in the air. But music has long been humanity’s most vital defense against the turbulent tides of time. A band whose very name is a plea for balance and unity, Equilibrium have been making life-affirming music for nearly 25 years, and as they return after a lengthy hiatus, the German legends are more committed than ever to spreading some positivity and hope to the masses.

As they prepare to release their seventh and greatest album to date, the mighty Equinox, creative mainstays René Berthiaume and Jessica Rösch stand proudly at the forefront of modern metal, ushering in an inspirational new era. With a brand new singer, Fabian Getto, leading the charge, Equinox is this band’s most distinctive and powerful statement to date.

Equinox showcases a band in full control of their sonic and spiritual world, with songs that bring their cherished trademarks and authentic instrumentation together with new technology, electronic elements and giant, stirring melodies that rip from the speakers like proclamations from ancient gods. From the joyous rush of recent singles ‘Gnosis‘ and the melo-death inspired ‘Bloodwood‘, to the effortless, cross-pollinated mastery of ‘Earth Tongue‘, ‘Legends‘ and the show-stopping ‘Nexus‘, Equilibrium have never sounded more potent or passionate.

Equinox was recorded and produced by Equilibrium themselves, with some significant help from an assortment of guest musicians – including ex-Eluveitie violinist Shir-Ran Yinon and members of Dutch Viking metal band Heidevolk – and particularly from studio guru and multi-instrumentalist Danny McCook, who oversaw the album’s mixing process.

Inspired by their experiences with other creatives, Equilibrium have also made the decision to embrace authenticity in every aspect of their art. Equinox is adorned with artwork created by Jessica Rösch with her own hands and without any input from A.I. or any other technology. The end result is stunning and speaks volumes about this band’s desire to keep things real.

In turbulent times, real art keeps us all grounded in the things that really matter. Equinox is a statement of intent from a band reborn. Equilibrium have made great music in the past, but never with this much fire and focus. Brimming with smart ideas, anthemic melodies and crushing, state-of-the-art modern metal with an organic, folk-fuelled twist, it kicks open this new chapter in the band’s story with an exhilarating, heartfelt flourish.

Cinematic, folk-metal trailblazers Equilibrium are thrilled to announce that their new studio album, Equinox, will be released on November 28th via Nuclear Blast Records. Today they’ve also released firey new single ‘I’ll Be Thunder‘ accompanied by a raw, earthy performance video.

Equilibrium commented:
“‘I’ll Be Thunder’ is a very impulsive song that shows the experimental and uncompromising side of Equilibrium. Therefore we tried to emphasise this with a unique, archaic performance video. The whole visual concept, set design and costumes have been hand crafted by Jessica Rösch again. I love this song, because while the notes of it came intuitively to my mind, the lyrics are about self-empowerment, breaking free from limitations, and embracing one’s true strength and authenticity.
It is also the perfect moment to announce our upcoming album “Equinox”, which is all about authenticity, reconnection with and rediscovering our own art. It took a long time to go through this process since a lot has happened throughout the last few years in the history of Equilibrium. It represents the bright and dark side of our music and we can’t wait to share the whole thing with the world and enlighten this new chapter. The album contains all the cinematic, folky, harsh and soft elements an Equilibrium album should have.”

Stream ‘I’ll Be Thunder‘ here: https://equilibrium.bfan.link/illbethunder

Pre-order Equinox here: https://equilibrium.bfan.link/equinox

Equinox will be available in the following formats:

• CD Jewelcase
• Vinyl – clear with brown marbled colour

EQUINOX tracklisting
01. Earth Tongue
02. Awakening
03. Legends
04. Archivist
05. Gnosis
06. Bloodwood
07. I’ll Be Thunder
08. Anderswelt
09. One Hundred Hands
10. Borrowed Waters
11. Rituals of Sun and Moon
12. Nexus
13. Tides of Time

Cinematic, folk-metal trailblazers Equilibriumare thrilled to return with a brand-new single, titled‘Bloodwood’. The track, which comes accompanied by a stunning video, tells the story of a tree becoming human. It’s tale unfolds with raw emotion, as it experiences the beauty, pain and confusion of becoming flesh and blood. It is about lineage, loss and the slow, sacred violence of becoming.

Equilibrium commented:
“Over the past years, we’ve worked extensively on the next chapter of Equilibrium. Bloodwood marks the beginning of this journey.
A journey back to our roots and at the same time a brave step forward into our future.
Equilibrium has always been about storytelling, and this time our goal was to make everything more coherent — visually, musically, and contextually. More organic, cinematic and real. I believe you can both hear and see it: raw emotions, recordings of instruments we’ve collected over the years, handcrafted costumes, etc.
The music videos and the songs belong together more than ever, and we’re super excited to finally begin this new chapter with Bloodwood.”

Stream ‘Bloodwood‘ here: https://equilibrium.bfan.link/bloodwood

Across September and October, Equilibrium will be touring in mainland Europe alongside Dark Tranquility, Soen and IOTUNN. The dates are as follows:

EQUILIBRIUM – EUROPEAN TOUR DATES 2025
24-Sep-25   DE  Cologne, Carlswerk Victoria
25-Sep-25   CH  Pratteln, Z7
26-Sep-25   DE  Munich, Tonhalle
27-Sep-25   IT   Trezzo Sull Adda, Metalitalia.com Festival
28-Sep-25   DE  Stuttgart, LKA Longhorn
29-Sep-25   NL  Utrecht, Tivoli Vredenburg
30-Sep-25   FR  Paris, Le Bataclan
01-Oct-25    DE  Langen, Neue Stanhalle
02-Oct-25   BE  Antwerp, Trix
03-Oct-25   DE  Leipzig, Felsenkeller
04-Oct-25   DE  Osnabruck, Die Botschaft
05-Oct-25   DE  Berlin, Astra Kulturhaus
06-Oct-25   CZ  Prague, SaSaZu
07-Oct-25   HU  Budapest, Barba Negra
09-Oct-25   AT  Linz, Posthof
10-Oct-25   DE  Saarbrucken, Garage
11-Oct-25   DE  Geiselwind, Eventzentrum
12-Oct-25   DE  Hannover, Capitol

Tickets are available here: https://equilibrium-metal.net/en/shows

Following the introduction of new singer Fabian Getto with 2023’s ‘Shelter’ and ‘Cerulean Skies’, EQUILIBRIUM return with their first new material of 2024.

‘Gnosis’, building on the bands unique blend of modern and folk metal, is released time for a slew of EU festival appearances over the summer. The band will be supporting SEPTICFLESH on their October-November EU run. All tourdates are listed below.

Founding member René Berthiaume states:
“We have worked the whole last year on new songs for Equilibrium and “Gnosis” will be the first one that we gonna share with the world. This year was a challenging but also very satisfying process since we had to go deep to find the ingredients that we truly want to use for our next chapter. I think the new songs are the most organic, earth-connected, emotional and epic tracks we have ever written. “Gnosis” delves into themes of ignorance, suffering, and transformation. The song speaks to the chaos that often accompany profound change, while also offering a glimmer of hope for new beginnings and enlightenment. The perfect song to initiate our new chapter!”

Stream ‘Gnosis‘ here: https://equilibrium.bfan.link/gnosis

Modern Primitive European Tour 2024:
03.10. DE Hamburg – Gruenspan 
04.10. BE Kortrijk – DVG Club 
05.10. NL Drachten – Iduna 
06.10. NL Hengelo – Metropool 
08.10. FR Nilvange – Le Guelard Plus 
09.10. DE Bochum – Matrix 
10.10. FR Paris – Le Trabendo 
11.10. FR La Roche-sur-Yon – Quai Metal 
12.10. FR Vannes – L’Echonova 
13.10. FR Toulouse – Le Metronum 
15.10. PT Porto – Hard Club 
16.10. PT Lisbon – Lisboa ao Vivo 
17.10. ES Madrid – Nazca 
18.10. ES Barcelona – Salamandra 
19.10. FR Lyon – La Rayonne 
20.10. CH Aarau – Kiff 
22.10. IT Milano – Legend Club 
23.10. HR Zagreb – Boogaloo 
24.10. HU Budapest – Analog Music Hall 
25.10. AT Vienna – Simm City 
26.10. PL Wroclaw – Transformator 
27.10. DE Nuremberg – Hirsch 
28.10. DE Hanover – MusikZentrum 
29.10. DE Heidelberg – Halle02 
30.10. DE Munich – Backstage 
31.10. CZ Zlin – Masters Of Rock Café 
01.11. DE Leipzig – Hellraiser 
02.11. DE Berlin – Orwo Haus 

About EQUILIBRIUM:
By blending a furious modern metal sound with elements of traditional folk, Germany’s EQUILIBRIUM has created a distinctive sound that is enthralling and spiritually up-lifting.
 
Their longevity can be largely attributed to their willingness to grow and evolve, consistently exploring new sonic territories and revealing different sides of their artistry with each release. But the core of their appeal has remained consistent:  harsh metal presented with vast cinematic soundscapes that speak to the entire human experience.
 
Despite its often-dark tonality, EQUILIBRIUM’s music is meant to evoke feelings of hope and confidence.  They incorporate aspects of many different musical cultures, focusing on the things that unite us as people, rather than the things that define us.