HEAVEN SHALL BURN have announced the “Heimat Over Europe Tour 2026” in support of their critically acclaimed new album Heimat . After a packed festival season, the band returns to European clubs, hitting cities they’ve never played before — including Krakow, Brno, and Dublin.
Guitarist Maik Weichert shares: “We’re really excited to finally tour Europe with Heimat and unleash the new songs upon you! We’ve put together a great package with bands we’re huge fans of. Don’t miss it — it’s going to be a total blast!”
Joining them on tour are The Halo Effect, The Black Dahlia Murder, and Frozen Soul.
The tour is also part of the German-exclusive “Pay With Your Blood” campaign, a blood donation initiative in collaboration with Wacken Open Air. Vocalist Marcus Bischoff, a longtime nurse, emphasizes the importance of giving blood: “You’re not only helping others — you’re helping yourself.”
Don’t miss this explosive tour package kicking off in February 2026.
Following all dates:
20.02.26 (UK) London – Electric Ballroom* 21.02.26 (UK) Bristol – Bristol Electric* 22.02.26 (UK) Glasgow – Garage* 23.02.26 (UK) Birmingham – XOYO* 24.02.26 (IRL) Dublin – The Academy* 25.02.26 (UK) Manchester – Academy* 27.02.26 (D) Hamburg – Inselpark Arena 28.02.26 (D) Köln – Palladium 01.03.26 (NL) Tilburg – 013 03.03.26 (F) Lyon – Transbordeur 04.03.26 (F) Paris – Elysee Montmartre 05.03.26 (B) Brussels – Ancienne Belgique 06.03.26 (D) Stuttgart – Porsche-Arena 07.03.26 (D) Wiesbaden – Schlachthof 08.03.26 (CH) Zürich – Halle 622 10.03.26 (IT) Mailand – Live Club 11.03.26 (LUX) Esch sur Alzette – Rockhal 13.03.26 (D) Berlin – Columbiahalle 14.03.26 (D) Jena – SPK-Arena Jena 15.03.26 (CZ) Brno – Sono Centrum 17.03.26 (HUN) Budapest – Barba Negra Red Stage 18.03.26 (PL) Krakow – Klub Studio 19.03.26 (AT) Wien – Gasometer 20.03.26 (D) Dresden – Messe Dresden 21.03.26 (D) München – Zenith
To celebrate the release of new album “Heimat”, HEAVEN SHALL BURN released the epic yet bleak video for “War Is The Father Of All” including the intro “Ad Arma”. The elaborate shoot was produced by Mirko Witzki. With the video, the band returns to an end-time (home) location that some fans will remember:
The world is in turmoil, and HEAVEN SHALL BURN dive straight into the heart of today’s storms with righteous fury and unrelenting energy. “Ad Arma” means “To arms.” The band’s weapons, however, remain unchanged: words, riffs, and heavy metal. One example is “War Is The Father Of All,” an epic anthem inspired by the war in Ukraine. It features a choir arranged by conductor Wilhelm Keitel and composed of Ukrainian musicians.
The theme runs throughout the album. The phrase comes from the Greek philosopher Heraclitus of Ephesus, who said over 2,500 years ago: “War is the father of all things and the king of all.” Tragically, that idea is experiencing a troubling renaissance today. “I grew up behind the Iron Curtain in East Germany,” says guitarist Maik Weichert. “For those of us who value peace, it’s a hard truth that the Cold War—with its arms race and nuclear deterrents—may have preserved peace more effectively than any international treaties. ‘If you hit me, I hit back harder’—that seems to resonate more with human nature than the wish for peace on Earth. It’s a bitter pill to swallow.”
Three orchestral pieces frame this philosophical exploration of war. The opener “Ad Arma” is followed mid-album by “Imminence,” which acts as a divider between the A- and B-sides of Heimat, before “Inter Arma” closes the record. Once again, the strings are laced with melancholy. Metaphorically, the war is over, gunpowder still clouds the air, and the battlefield is littered with the fallen. Where Ad Arma means “To arms,” Inter Arma—“In times of war”—describes war as a constant in human history.
“For us, though, those titles are meant to metaphorically arm our listeners with thoughts,” Weichert explains. The idea is to help people see war for what it truly is: destruction unleashed by despots, with no real winners. War is uncontrollable by nature—and will always end up consuming even those who think they command it. “But we also wanted to explore the ambiguities in how war is understood philosophically,” Weichert adds. “To put it simply: that billion-dollar arms companies are getting rich again, because at this stage in human development, militarization seems to be the only way left to maintain peace.”
Artwork by Eliran Kantor
“Heimat” = German for “home / homeland / native land” – a term that merely refers to a relationship between people and spaces but has nevertheless always been highly emotionally charged. Often misused, it sometimes causes discomfort, lively discussions and battles over interpretation. Maik Weichert (guitar) comments: “’Heimat’ is not meant as the narrow-minded end point in the sense it has been used by agitators and populists, but the starting point for observations and perspectives. The album is about a much wider sense of the term ‘Heimat’: the homelands for many different people and also about the spiritual home, something that shapes and determines our thoughts and actions.”
HEAVEN SHALL BURN took their time with the follow-up to “Of Truth And Sacrifice”, which reached number 1 in the Official German Album Charts in 2020. “Heimat” was produced at the band’s own studio, The Dude Ranch, which is run by guitarist Alexander Dietz. Like in the past, Danish producer Tue Madsen took care of the mixing and mastering.
The Thuringians enlisted the renowned artist Eliran Kantor for the artwork, who previously crafted the artwork for “Of Truth And Sacrifice”. The centrepiece of the impressive triptych is a rearing stag – in its roaring variant a classic motif of wildlife painting, the epitome of kitsch and trivial art from the 19th and 20th centuries and interpreted by some as a symbol of patriarchy and capitalist competition, but here placed as a vital allegory of resistance amid an apocalyptic scene. He is flanked by a hunting lynx and a watchful owl, which complete the highly symbolic artwork concept as further elements of the triptych. As with “Of Truth And Sacrifice”, HEAVEN SHALL BURN worked together with composer, producer and director Sven Helbig and conductor Wilhelm Keitel, this time supported by the Mondëna Quartet and the Ukrainian Sophia Chamber Choir.
The track listing of ”Heimat“ reads as follows:
Ad Arma
War Is The Father Of All
My Revocation Of Compliance
Confounder
Empowerment
A Whisper From Above
Imminence
Those Left Behind
Ten Days In May
Numbered Days (feat. Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage)
Following their tradition of covering some of their favourite and most influential tracks featuring original members HEAVEN SHALL BURN are releasing “Numbered Days (feat. Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage)”. Check out the visualizer that is accompanying the celebration of the bands’ friendship, below.
Bonus points for anyone catching the title of one of HEAVEN SHALL BURN’s classics in the lyrics.
The band comments: “Killswitch Engage are THE metalcore band! When we heard ‘Numbered Days’ for the very first time, it totally blew us away. It was clear that something new was brewing up. No other band has influenced this style of music more and interpreted it better. Just because the guys have been very good friends for many years doesn’t mean you can’t pay tribute to this great band. We hope the song means as much to you as it does to us!”
Jesse Leach further adds: “All of us are honored by HEAVEN SHALL BURN covering ‘Numbered Days’. That song truly kicked off an album for us that would change our lives. All these years later to have people still resonate with our music means the world to us. Now to have a band like HEAVEN SHALL BURN cover it 23 years later is really wild! Grateful and very stoked to have been a part of the reshaping of this song and to hear someone else’s take on it!” Make sure to catch Killswitch Engage on their upcoming European tour, because “Numbered Days” isn’t the only song from this legendary band that had a lasting impact on modern extreme music.
Another pending question is finally answered: After HEAVEN SHALL BURN had to cancel some shows due to their singer Marcus Bischoff suffering from a severe infection of his vocal chords the band is happy to announce that Britta Görtz from HIRAES will be filling in. “We have a plan!” says Marcus Bischoff. “Britta from HIRAES will fill in for me at the upcoming shows, so tomorrow in Kufstein as well as next weekend! Give her a warm welcome, show her what HSB fans are made of and make the shows something very special in the band’s history! We are really looking forward to it! Things are already looking better for me, too! Your Molle and the HSB guys!” Get well soon and welcome Britta!
“Heimat” = German for “home / homeland / native land” – a term that merely refers to a relationship between people and spaces but has nevertheless always been highly emotionally charged. Often misused, it sometimes causes discomfort, lively discussions and battles over interpretation. Maik Weichert (guitar) comments: “’Heimat’ is not meant as the narrow-minded end point in the sense it has been used by agitators and populists, but the starting point for observations and perspectives. The album is about a much wider sense of the term ‘Heimat’: the homelands for many different people and also about the spiritual home, something that shapes and determines our thoughts and actions.”
Artwork by Eliran Kantor
HEAVEN SHALL BURN took their time with the follow-up to “Of Truth And Sacrifice”, which reached number 1 in the Official German Album Charts in 2020. “Heimat” was produced at the band’s own studio, The Dude Ranch, which is run by guitarist Alexander Dietz. Like in the past, Danish producer Tue Madsen took care of the mixing and mastering.
The Thuringians enlisted the renowned artist Eliran Kantor for the artwork, who previously crafted the artwork for “Of Truth And Sacrifice”. The centrepiece of the impressive triptych is a rearing stag – in its roaring variant a classic motif of wildlife painting, the epitome of kitsch and trivial art from the 19th and 20th centuries and interpreted by some as a symbol of patriarchy and capitalist competition, but here placed as a vital allegory of resistance amid an apocalyptic scene. He is flanked by a hunting lynx and a watchful owl, which complete the highly symbolic artwork concept as further elements of the triptych. As with “Of Truth And Sacrifice”, HEAVEN SHALL BURN worked together with composer, producer and director Sven Helbig and conductor Wilhelm Keitel, this time supported by the Mondëna Quartet and the Ukrainian Sophia Chamber Choir.
“Heimat” will be released on 27 June 2025 by their long-standing label partner Century Media Records.
The track listing of ”Heimat“ reads as follows:
Ad Arma
War Is The Father Of All
My Revocation Of Compliance
Confounder
Empowerment
A Whisper From Above
Imminence
Those Left Behind
Ten Days In May
Numbered Days (feat. Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage)
Consider yourself lucky if you secured a ticket for one of their club shows: 29.06. (DE) Bremen – Modernes (SOLD OUT) 30.06. (DE) Bochum – Zeche (SOLD OUT) 01.06. (DE) Memmingen – Kaminwerk (SOLD OUT) 02.06. (DE) Themar – Schützenhaus (SOLD OUT)
You can catch them on the following festivals: 11.06.25 (AT) Kufstein – Festung (w/ In Flames) 13.06.25 (CH) Greenfield – Interlaken 14.06.25 (AT) Nova Rock – Nickelsdorf 21.06.25 (DK) Copenhell – Copenhagen 22.06.25 (BE) Graspop Metal Meeting – Dessel 26.06.25 (NL) Jera On Air – Ysselsteyn 27.06.25 (DE) Impericon Festival – Leipzig 28.06.25 (DE) Vainstream Rockfest – Muenster 03.07.25 (DE) Rockharz Festival – Ballenstedt
HEAVEN SHALL BURN are: Marcus Bischoff – Vocals Maik Weichert – Guitar Alexander Dietz – Guitar Eric Bischoff – Bass Christian Bass – Drums
HEAVEN SHALL BURN unleash a powerful statement with their new single “Empowerment”, taken from the upcoming album “Heimat” (out June 27, 2025).
A fierce anthem of solidarity and self-determination, the track channels raw emotion into a call for positive change — not just for today, but for the generations to come. The accompanying video, filmed during their recent South American tour by long-time collaborator Giacomo “xjoshx” Giorgi, offers an intimate look at the band on and off stage.
HEAVEN SHALL BURN explain: “Rage is justified — but let it fuel progress, not pointless arguments. If you want to change the world, start with yourself. The ones in power don’t fear those stuck in the past; they fear hopeful people walking forward together, full of bright ideas.”
After releasing a first single, “My Revocation of Compliance”, in early April HEAVEN SHALL BURN are dropping another new song and video taken from their upcoming album, “Heimat”. “Confounder” is their anthem celebrating self-empowerment, self-reliance and autonomous thinking, but ultimately advocating community, supporting and uplifting each other. Watch the emotional video below.
The band comments: “Like an invisible force, the current conditions in our societies deform and mistreat every individual. Pressure to consume, fear campaigns, and pseudo-debates scream at us from all media and numb values important for community and democracy, such as tolerance, solidarity, and autonomous thinking. Standing up against this and setting a positive example that deviates from the madness of everyday life within one’s own bubble with a clear stance is what we want to promote with this song and the accompanying video. Be the disruptive factor, be the ‘Confounder’!”
“Heimat” = German for “home / homeland / native land” – a term that merely refers to a relationship between people and spaces but has nevertheless always been highly emotionally charged. Often misused, it sometimes causes discomfort, lively discussions and battles over interpretation. Maik Weichert (guitar) comments: “’Heimat’ is not meant as the narrow-minded end point in the sense it has been used by agitators and populists, but the starting point for observations and perspectives. The album is about a much wider sense of the term ‘Heimat’: the homelands for many different people and also about the spiritual home, something that shapes and determines our thoughts and actions.”
HEAVEN SHALL BURN took their time with the follow-up to “Of Truth And Sacrifice”, which reached number 1 in the Official German Album Charts in 2020. “Heimat” was produced at the band’s own studio, The Dude Ranch, which is run by guitarist Alexander Dietz. Like in the past, Danish producer Tue Madsen took care of the mixing and mastering.
The Thuringians enlisted the renowned artist Eliran Kantor for the artwork, who previously crafted the artwork for “Of Truth And Sacrifice”. The centrepiece of the impressive triptych is a rearing stag – in its roaring variant a classic motif of wildlife painting, the epitome of kitsch and trivial art from the 19th and 20th centuries and interpreted by some as a symbol of patriarchy and capitalist competition, but here placed as a vital allegory of resistance amid an apocalyptic scene. He is flanked by a hunting lynx and a watchful owl, which complete the highly symbolic artwork concept as further elements of the triptych. As with “Of Truth And Sacrifice”, HEAVEN SHALL BURN worked together with composer, producer and director Sven Helbig and conductor Wilhelm Keitel, this time supported by the Mondëna Quartet and the Ukrainian Sophia Chamber Choir.
Artwork by Eliran Kantor
“Heimat” will be released on 27 June 2025 by their long-standing label partner Century Media Records in the following formats:
06-08.06.25 (DE) Rock Am Ring – Nuerburg 06-08.06.25 (DE) Rock Im Park – Nuernberg 06-08.06.25 (CZ) Metalfest Pilsen – Pilsen 10.06.25 (SLO) Ljubljana – Media Center 11.06.25 (AT) Kufstein – Festung 13.06.25 (CH) Greenfield – Interlaken 14.06.25 (AT) Nova Rock – Nickelsdorf 21.06.25 (DK) Copenhell – Copenhagen 22.06.25 (BE) Graspop Metal Meeting – Dessel 26.06.25 (NL) Jera On Air – Ysselsteyn 27.06.25 (DE) Impericon Festival – Leipzig 28.06.25 (DE) Vainstream Rockfest – Muenster 03.07.25 (DE) Rockharz Festival – Ballenstedt
HEAVEN SHALL BURN are: Marcus Bischoff – Vocals Maik Weichert – Guitar Alexander Dietz – Guitar Eric Bischoff – Bass Christian Bass – Drums
Photo Credit: Jens Koch — Artwork by Eliran Kantor
HEAVEN SHALL BURN have released “My Revocation of Compliance,” the first song and video from their upcoming album “Heimat,” set to release on June 27, 2025. The album, produced at their own studio, The Dude Ranch , features artwork by Eliran Kantor and mixing by Tue Madsen.
“Heimat,” meaning “home” in German, explores the concept of homeland in a broad and inclusive sense. Guitarist Maik Weichert explains that the album addresses various interpretations of “Heimat,” including spiritual and emotional connections.
The band has previously released two singles, “Keinen Schritt zurück” (feat. Donots) and “Schweineherbst” (feat. Dÿse). The new song, “My Revocation of Compliance,” reflects the band’s stance against political and social complacency.
“Heimat” will be available in multiple formats, including limited edition vinyl and CDs.
Track Listing: Ad Arma War Is The Father Of All My Revocation Of Compliance Confounder Empowerment A Whisper From Above Imminence Those Left Behind Ten Days In May Numbered Days (feat. Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage) Dora A Silent Guard Inter Arma
Don’t miss their exclusive release shows and festival appearances this summer!
06-08.06.25 (DE) Rock Am Ring – Nuerburg 06-08.06.25 (DE) Rock Im Park – Nuernberg 06-08.06.25 (CZ) Metalfest Pilsen – Pilsen 10.06.25 (SLO) Ljubljana – Media Center 11.06.25 (AT) Kufstein – Festung 13.06.25 (CH) Greenfield – Interlaken 14.06.25 (AT) Nova Rock – Nickelsdorf 21.06.25 (DK) Copenhell – Copenhagen 22.06.25 (BE) Graspop Metal Meeting – Dessel 26.06.25 (NL) Jera On Air – Ysselsteyn 27.06.25 (DE) Impericon Festival – Leipzig 28.06.25 (DE) Vainstream Rockfest – Muenster 03.07.25 (DE) Rockharz Festival – Ballenstedt
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