Finnish death-doom metal band Swallow the Sun will embark on a 2025 North American headline tour supporting its forthcoming album, “Shining,” which drops on Oct, 18, 2024, via Century Media Records. The tour will feature support from Harakiri for the Sky Ghost Bath, and Snakes of Russia. The artist pre-sale is going on now; general tickets go on sale at 1 p.m. EDT Friday, Aug. 30.
“What a great line-up we have on this tour,” vocalist Mikko Kotamäki said. “Join the happiest tour of 2025 and secure your tickets immediately.”
The tour announcement follows the release of Swallow the Sun’s latest single, “What I Have Become,” a track that delves into themes of transformation and rebirth. Produced and mixed by Dan Lancaster (Bring Me the Horizon, Muse, Enter Shikari), the song is accompanied by a haunting visualizer.
Pre-order “Shining” here. The album sees Swallow the Sun exploring new musical territories while staying true to its death-doom roots.
“Musically, this album shines like a glacier diamond and has that power and punch that feels like a kick in your face!” said Juha Raivio, the band’s guitarist and primary songwriter. “While lyrically, the album deals with how fearing life will eventually kill you and how melancholy can become your God.”
Ahead of the album’s release, Swallow the Sun will host an exclusive pre-listening event at the Aleksanterin Teatteri in Helsinki on Oct. 16. Fans attending this unique gathering will have the opportunity to experience “Shining” in its entirety, two days before its official release. Anyone who wishes to attend the event can register and get their tickets via Levykauppa Äx from now until Oct 4th. To order and register, visit here.
“Shining” track list:
1. Innocence Was Long Forgotten
2. What I Have Become
3. MelancHoly
4. Under the Moon & Sun
5. Kold
6. November Dust
7. Velvet Chains
8. Tonight Pain Believes
9. Charcoal Sky
10. Shining
Tour dates:
with Harakiri for the Sky, Ghost Bath and Snakes of Russia
2/20/25 – Detroit, MI – Sanctuary
2/21/25 – Toronto, ON – Velvet Underground
2/22/25 – Montreal, QC – Fouf’s
2/23/25 – Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall
2/24/25 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theater
2/25/25 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
2/26/25 – Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
2/27/25 – Atlanta, GA – The Earl
2/28/25 – Orlando, FL – Conduit
3/1/25 – Pensacola, FL – Handlebar
3/2/25 – Houston, TX – Parish Room @ House of Blues
3/3/25 – Austin, TX – Come And Take It Live
3/4/25 – Albuquerque, NM – Launch Pad
3/5/25 – Phoenix, AZ – Rebel
3/6/25 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick
3/7/25 – Los Angeles, CA – Echoplex
3/8/25 – San Francisco, CA – Neck of The Woods
3/9/25 – Portland, OR – Bossanova Ballroom
3/10/25 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
3/12/25 – Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music Hall
3/13/25 – Denver, CO – Bluebird Theater
3/14/25 – Omaha, NE – Reverb
3/15/25 – Chicago, IL – Reggies
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