BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE Announce 2024 UK Tour

October 16, 2023

BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE have had quite the year. The prog-metal band released their first album for Season of Mist back in the spring to critical acclaim. With 'Tempus Veritas', Distorted Sound declared that BOE "set the new standard for prog rock".

After blowing away audiences at Radar, Tech-Fest and other summer festivals with equal parts melodic power and ferocious beauty,
BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE just took a much-deserved victory lap on their UK fall tour.
But they've already got plans to keep rolling well into next year.

Today, the British rockers are announcing their first tour of 2024. They'll be playing shows all across the UK next March.

Get tickets: https://blackorchidempire.com/#tour

March UK Tour 2024
2 March - Bristol @ Crofters Rights
3 March - Swansea @ The Bunkhouse
4 March - Stoke @ The Underground
5 March - Warrington @ Friars Court
6 March - Sheffield @ Corporation
7 March - Birmingham @ Subside
8 March - Derby @ The Hairy Dog
9 March - Bournemouth @ Bear Cave
10 March - London @ New Cross Inn

“We’re blown away by the continuing positive response to Tempus Veritas", says vocalist and guitarist Paul Visser. "We can’t wait to get back out on the road in the UK - we’re hitting some places we haven’t been to for a long while, as well as some new venues in towns that already feel like home. See you at a show!”

Order 'Tempus Veritas': https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/BOETV
Stream': https://linktr.ee/blackorchidempire

Go behind the music with BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE and learn how 'Tempus Veritas' was inspired by Galileo, Vikings and other moments in "hi-fi".

Watch the making-of video below.

BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE create huge, memorable rock music that combines heavy-hitting savagery with intense melodic beauty. Their technical, fearlessly complex grooves and gigantic sing-along choruses have already earned them a widespread fanbase.

A ferociously tight live band, BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE have toured Europe and the UK extensively, supporting Skunk Anansie, HED p.e, INME and Black Map as well as festival slots at Download, Standon Calling and Planet Rockstock. BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE have sealed the bands reputation as a force to be reckoned with.

Having released their debut album ‘Archetype’ (2016) to universal acclaim, BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE signed with German label Long Branch Records to release the follow up albums ‘Yugen’ (2018) and ‘Semaphore’ (2020). Both albums received stellar reviews and over 3,000,000+ combined streams.

“Tempus Veritas” is a collection of stories that seeks to find compelling imaginary narratives hidden away in what we all think of as history. Behind every milestone or major event in humanity’s long, complex past lies a treasure trove of possibilities for invention - how did Pope Urban VIII feel when confronted by his friend Galileo about the true nature of the sun? What really happened during an almost triumphant but ultimately doomed Everest attempt? What was it like to be a Norse settler amongst the Saxons; did the omens of the ancient gods begin to disappear?

In approaching “Tempus Veritas”, BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE sought collectively to push themselves both musically and thematically. Their pursuit of heaviness, melody, emotional power and rhythmic complexity has pushed them to create something they‘re immensely proud of. “Semaphore” was an album of Sci-Fi, this is an album of Hi-Fi. Tempus Veritas.

Recording studio:
The Recording Studio London

Producer / sound engineer:
Produced by Black Orchid Empire
Paul Visser (engineer)
Dobromir Vasilev (assistant engineer)

Mixing studio and engineer:
The Recording Studio London
Paul Visser (mix engineer)

Mastering studio and engineer:
Systematic Productions
Ermin Hamidovic (mastering engineer)

Line-up:
Paul Visser: Vocals, Guitar
Dave Ferguson: Bass, Vocals
Billy Freedom: Drums

Cover artwork: Black Orchid Empire & Ines Hernandez

Links:
www.blackorchidempire.com
www.fb.com/blackorchidempire
www.instagram.com/blackorchidempire
www.tiktok.com/@blackorchidempire
www.youtube.com/blackorchidempire
https://spoti.fi/3HqEfEh
https://blackorchidempiresom.bandcamp.com

Order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/BOETV
Stream: https://linktr.ee/blackorchidempire

Formats:
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BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE Shares Drum Play-Through for "The Raven"

May 4, 2023

Drummer Billy Freedom of progressive rock trio BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE is now sharing a brand new drum play-through for "The Raven!" The song is taken from the band's new album, 'Tempus Veritas,' which is out now via Season of Mist! The clip can be seen below.

The band comments, "'The Raven' is one of our favourite songs from 'Tempus Veritas.' It has such a satisfying blend of progressive technical styles with huge melodies, and it’s super fun to play. Billy came up with some incredible parts for this song, including some beautifully detailed ride work that really speaks to his jazz and soul inspirations as well as those from heavy music. We hope you enjoy this amazing drum play through from him!"

"Lyrically this song is written from the point of view of the first human in space - Yuri Gagarin. In his final moments aboard the test flight on which he would ultimately lose his life, he contemplates the stars above him - realizing he will never reach them again."

'Tempus Veritas' was released on April 14, 2023 and can be streamed, ordered, and downloaded HERE.

BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE create huge, memorable rock music that combines heavy-hitting savagery with intense melodic beauty. Their technical, fearlessly complex grooves and gigantic sing-along choruses have already earned them a widespread fanbase.

A ferociously tight live band, BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE have toured Europe and the UK extensively, supporting Skunk Anansie, HED p.e, INME and Black Map as well as festival slots at Download, Standon Calling and Planet Rockstock. Black Orchid Empire have sealed the bands reputation as a force to be reckoned with.

Having released their debut album ‘Archetype’ (2016) to universal acclaim, BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE signed with German label Long Branch Records to release the follow up albums ‘Yugen’ (2018) and ‘Semaphore’ (2020). Both albums received stellar reviews and over 3,000,000+ combined streams.

“Tempus Veritas” is a collection of stories that seeks to find compelling imaginary narratives hidden away in what we all think of as history. Behind every milestone or major event in humanity’s long, complex past lies a treasure trove of possibilities for invention - how did Pope Urban VIII feel when confronted by his friend Galileo about the true nature of the sun? What really happened during an almost triumphant but ultimately doomed Everest attempt? What was it like to be a Norse settler amongst the Saxons; did the omens of the ancient gods begin to disappear?

In approaching “Tempus Veritas”, BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE sought collectively to push themselves both musically and thematically. Their pursuit of heaviness, melody, emotional power and rhythmic complexity has pushed them to create something they‘re immensely proud of. “Semaphore” was an album of Sci-Fi, this is an album of Hi-Fi. Tempus Veritas.

Recording studio:
The Recording Studio London

Producer / sound engineer:
Produced by Black Orchid Empire
Paul Visser (engineer)
Dobromir Vasilev (assistant engineer)

Mixing studio and engineer:
The Recording Studio London
Paul Visser (mix engineer)

Mastering studio and engineer:
Systematic Productions
Ermin Hamidovic (mastering engineer)

Line-up:
Paul Visser: Vocals | Guitar
Dave Ferguson: Bass | Vocals
Billy Freedom: Drums

Cover artwork: Black Orchid Empire & Ines Hernandez

Links:
www.blackorchidempire.com
www.fb.com/blackorchidempire
www.instagram.com/blackorchidempire
www.tiktok.com/@blackorchidempire
www.youtube.com/blackorchidempire
https://spoti.fi/3HqEfEh
https://blackorchidempiresom.bandcamp.com

Shop: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/BOETV

Formats:
Digital
Digipak
Vinyl in various colours

Prog Rock Trio BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE Shares Lyric Video for "Scarlet Haze"

April 20, 2023

Progressive rock trio BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE is now sharing a new lyric video for the song "Scarlet Haze," which is taken from the band's latest album, 'Tempus Veritas!' The clip can be found below.

Speaking about "Scarlet Haze," Paul Visser says: "We've always loved filthy riffs and heavy songs, but huge, melodic tracks have a vital place in our sonic landscape; 'Scarlet Haze' is one of those. We can't wait to hear you screaming the chorus back to us at a live show. We're so excited for people to hear 'Tempus Veritas' and explore the new musical worlds which we've had such a great time crafting.

"Lyrically this song is written from the point of view of the first human in space - Yuri Gagarin. In his final moments aboard the test flight on which he would ultimately lose his life, he contemplates the stars above him - realizing he will never reach them again."

'Tempus Veritas' was released on April 14, 2023 and can be streamed, ordered, and downloaded HERE.

Pre-sales: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/BOETV

Formats:
Digital
Digipak
Vinyl in various colours

Prog Rock Trio BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE Streams New Album Ahead of Release

April 13, 2023

Progressive rock trio BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE is now streaming its brand new full-length, 'Tempus Veritas,' ahead of its April 14 release date! The album can be heard in full below.

Pre-orders are now available HERE. The album can be pre-saved on various digital platforms HERE.

Pre-sales: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/BOETV

Formats:
Digital
Digipak
Vinyl in various colours

Prog Rock Trio BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE Shares Video for New Song, "The Raven"

March 27, 2023

Progressive rock trio BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE is now sharing a brand new single, "The Raven," along with a music video! The song is taken from the band's forthcoming full-length, 'Tempus Veritas,' due on April 14, 2023! The video was created by Alina Gordienco and can be seen below.

Speaking about the single, vocalist/guitarist Paul Visser says: "'The Raven' is a song inspired by our love of Viking folklore and mythology. After the Danish Vikings began raiding England in the 9th century, many sought long-term settlement - they were farmers who saw an abundance of rich, fertile land in the hands of the Saxons. 'The Raven' is written from the point of view of such a settler who, after many years in a foreign land, is struggling with the feeling of losing touch with the old gods of his former home. The insane video created by our friend and visual collaborator Alina Gordienco is a brilliant modern-day take on the idea of losing your identity and fighting your inner demons."

Pre-orders are now available HERE. The album can be pre-saved on various digital platforms HERE.

Links:
www.blackorchidempire.com
www.fb.com/blackorchidempire
www.instagram.com/blackorchidempire
www.tiktok.com/@blackorchidempire
www.youtube.com/blackorchidempire
https://spoti.fi/3HqEfEh
https://blackorchidempiresom.bandcamp.com

Pre-sales: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/BOETV

Formats:
Digital
Digipak
Vinyl in various colours

BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE Shares Bass Play-Through for "Glory to the King"

March 25, 2023

Progressive rock trio BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE is now sharing the bass play-through for their recently released single, "Glory to the King!" The song is taken from the band's forthcoming full-length, 'Tempus Veritas,' due on April 14, 2023! The clip can be found below.

Pre-orders are now available HERE. The album can be pre-saved on various digital platforms HERE.

Links:
www.blackorchidempire.com
www.fb.com/blackorchidempire
www.instagram.com/blackorchidempire
www.tiktok.com/@blackorchidempire
www.youtube.com/blackorchidempire
https://spoti.fi/3HqEfEh
https://blackorchidempiresom.bandcamp.com

Pre-sales: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/BOETV

Formats:
Digital
Digipak
Vinyl in various colours

BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE Shares New Song, "Glory to the King"

February 28, 2023

Progressive rock trio BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE is now sharing a brand new single, "Glory to the King!" The song is taken from the band's forthcoming full-length, 'Tempus Veritas,' due on April 14, 2023! The song can be heard below.

BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE comment on the song: "We’re super proud of this song - it’s one of the biggest choruses on 'Tempus Veritas.' The middle section also has some of our favourite vocal harmonic moments, with a crazy riff hitting straight after. The lyrical narrative explores the relationship between an early Meso-American emperor Montezuma and the explorer and conquistador Hernán Cortés. The story, told from the point of view of Montezuma, imagines that the new arrival was initially seen as a god - assumed to be the deity Quetzalcoatl. When Cortes cuts himself and is seen bleeding, the mirage is shattered and the Aztec ruler goes to war with the people he now realises are merely men."

Pre-orders are now available HERE. The album can be pre-saved on various digital platforms HERE.

Band picture credit: Omar Ahmed

Pre-sales: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/BOETV

Formats:
Digital
Digipak
Vinyl in various colours

BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE Shares Guitar Play-Through for "Deny the Sun"

February 18, 2023

Progressive rock trio BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE will be releasing a brand new full-length, 'Tempus Veritas,' on April 14, 2023! The band is now sharing an official guitar play-through for the freshly released single, "Deny the Sun!" The clip is available below.

Meanwhile, the previously released song can be found along with an official music video, which was created by Alina Gordienco, at THIS LOCATION.

Guitarist Paul Visser comments on the video: "We’re so stoked about the love everyone’s been showing for 'Deny The Sun!' We hope the guitarists out there are enjoying the riff - it was the first thing I wrote on the red Solar you see in this play-through. Big thanks to both Solar and Nueral DSP for being awesome!"

Pre-orders are now available HERE. The album can be pre-saved on various digital platforms HERE.

Band picture credit: Omar Ahmed

Pre-sales: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/BOETV

Formats:
Digital
Digipak
Vinyl in various colours

BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE Reveals New Album, Shares New Song + Music Video

February 1, 2023

Progressive rock trio BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE will be releasing a brand new full-length, 'Tempus Veritas,' on April 14, 2023! The cover artwork, traklist, and details can be found below! In conjunction with this announcement, the band is now sharing the energetic first single, "Deny the Sun." The song can be found along with an official music video, which was created by Alina Gordienco.

"'Deny The Sun' is the first song we wrote for 'Tempus Veritas' and we love how hard the riff goes!" exclaims vocalist/guitarist Paul Visser about the new single. "We’ve been pushing more and more into the technical side of our music for this album and this track is a great example of that. Lyrically, it deals with Galileo’s ideas about the central nature of the sun and the clash with religious views at the time, written from the point of view of his friend Pope Urban VIII who found himself in an impossible position and ended up condemning the astronomer. Our friend and long-time collaborator Alina Gordienco made the amazing video in LA, starring the wonderful Irina Dudyk as the sun goddess. Her work is consistently inspired and we love what she did for this song!"

Regarding the album, the Black Orchid Empire explains: "Interwoven with the fabric of our history as a species are countless opportunities for stories. Little pieces of imagined narrative, set within events we all collectively know as historical, that seek to explore what it means to be human - this is the idea behind 'Tempus Veritas'. Whereas Semaphore looked to the future, this record reinvents the past, wondering what it was like to be inside the mind of a person living through times of consequence. Musically, we continue to seek the boundary between the savagely technical and the undeniably beautiful and attempt to push it as far as possible. We poured our entire creative beings into making this album - we sincerely hope you enjoy it."

Pre-orders are now available HERE. The album can be pre-saved on various digital platforms HERE.

Pre-sales: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/BOETV

Formats:
Digital
Digipak
Vinyl in various colours

BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE Signs to Season of Mist

May 13, 2022

Season of Mist are proud to announce the signing of progressive hard rock outfit BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE. The UK trio will release their brand new album via Season of Mist in 2023 and have this to say about the collaboration:

"We're super excited about our new partnership with Season of Mist! Michael [Berberian - label owner] and his dedicated team share our passion for incredible heavy music and have an inspiring vision about where we can take the band. We can't wait for the next chapter of Black Orchid Empire to unfold."

For a glimpse of things to come, check out BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE on Spotify HERE

Links:
www.blackorchidempire.com
www.fb.com/blackorchidempire
www.instagram.com/blackorchidempire
www.tiktok.com/@blackorchidempire
www.youtube.com/blackorchidempire
www.open.spotify.com/artist/4TrfxRxjCvOFprX1W2V8k1?si=NOgPoSmSRAiHkvwsWcFHgA

BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE Share Live Session Video for "Motorcade"

April 19, 2021

New EP 'Live In The Studio' - Out Now!

British rock band BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE have shared a new live session video for their song "Motorcade". The track is the third and final video single taken from their new 'Live In The Studio' EP, which is out TODAY (4/16) via Long Branch Records. The live EP includes one song from each of their critically acclaimed full-length albums. These ferocious performances showcase the band's huge sound and machine-like tightness as the three-piece thrive in their natural environment - the recording and rehearsal space that gave birth to so many of their monstrous riffs.

Stream/Buy 'Live In The Studio' here:

https://orcd.co/boe_liveinthestudio

Black Orchid Empire guitarist and singer Paul Visser about the new EP:

"Playing live in front of an audience is always an incredible experience, but much of our music was created in a more personal and isolated place. Filming three of our favorite songs in the room in which so many of them were written, thrashed out, and recorded was an amazing experience which we can't wait to share!"

Black Orchid Empire create huge, memorable rock music that combines heavy-hitting savagery with intense melodic beauty. Their technical, fearlessly complex grooves and gigantic sing-along choruses have already earned them a widespread fanbase.

A ferociously tight live band, Black Orchid Empire have toured extensively throughout Europe and the UK, supporting Skunk Anansie on their sold-out 25th anniversary shows, including Brixton Academy. These appearances, as well as previous tours with HED P.E., INME, Black Map, and Ravenface, along with festival performances at Download, Standon Calling, Planet Rockstock, Camden Rocks, and Taubertal, have sealed the band's reputation as a force to be reckoned with.

“Beautiful melodies coupled with tear-your-face-off riffs. Bright fresh new stars” - Skin, Skunk Anansie

“Unbeatable in-your-face talent” - MOSH

“Wicked, behemoth tunes” - POWERPLAY

Lineup:

Billy Freedom - Drums

Paul Visser - Vocals, Guitar

David Ferguson - Bass, Vocals

BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE Online:

https://www.facebook.com/blackorchidempire

https://www.instagram.com/blackorchidempire

https://twitter.com/orchidempire

BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE Share Live Session Video for "Come In"

March 18, 2021

'Live In The Studio' - Out April 16th via Long Branch Records

London, UK rock outfit BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE have shared a new live session video for their song "Come In". The track is the second video single taken from their upcoming 'Live In The Studio' EP, which is out April 16th, 2021 via Long Branch Records. The live EP includes one song from each of their critically acclaimed full-length albums. These ferocious performances showcase the band's huge sound and machine-like tightness as the three-piece thrive in their natural environment - the recording and rehearsal space that gave birth to so many of their monstrous riffs. "Come In" is available now on YouTube.

Pre-Order / Pre-Save 'Live In The Studio' here:

https://orcd.co/boe_liveinthestudio

Black Orchid Empire guitarist and singer Paul Visser about the new EP:

PRE-ORDER/SAVE 'Live In The Studio' HERE

“Beautiful melodies coupled with tear-your-face-off riffs. Bright fresh new stars” - Skin, Skunk Anansie

“Unbeatable in-your-face talent” - MOSH

“Wicked, behemoth tunes” - POWERPLAY

Lineup:

Billy Freedom - Drums

Paul Visser - Vocals, Guitar

David Ferguson - Bass, Vocals

BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE Online:

https://www.facebook.com/blackorchidempire

https://www.instagram.com/blackorchidempire

https://twitter.com/orchidempire

BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE Announce New EP 'Live In The Studio' - Out April 16th via Long Branch Records New Video for "Pray To The Creature"

February 24, 2021

London, UK rock outfit BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE have announced details for their next studio offering. The band will release 'Live In The Studio' on April 16th, 2021 via Long Branch Records. The live EP includes one song from each of their critically acclaimed full-length albums. These ferocious performances showcase the band's huge sound and machine-like tightness as the three-piece thrives in their natural environment - the recording and rehearsal space that gave birth to so many of their monstrous riffs. Fans can check out the music video for the first single, "Pray To The Creature", by visiting the link found below.

Pre-Order / Pre-Save 'Live In The Studio' here:

https://orcd.co/boe_liveinthestudio

Black Orchid Empire guitarist and singer Paul Visser about the new EP:

PRE-ORDER/SAVE 'Live In The Studio' HERE

“Beautiful melodies coupled with tear-your-face-off riffs. Bright fresh new stars” - Skin, Skunk Anansie

“Unbeatable in-your-face talent” - MOSH

“Wicked, behemoth tunes” - POWERPLAY

Lineup:

Billy Freedom - Drums

Paul Visser - Vocals, Guitar

David Ferguson - Bass, Vocals

BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE Visit:

https://www.facebook.com/blackorchidempire

https://www.instagram.com/blackorchidempire

https://twitter.com/orchidempire

Black Orchid Empire share new single "Natural Selection"

May 20, 2020

Album "Semaphore" Coming June 12th, 2020!

British rock band Black Orchid Empire share their brand new single "Natural Selection". It's the fourth single taken from the new studioalbum "Semaphore" coming 12th June, 2020 via Long Branch Records.

"Semaphore" is available for pre-order here: blackorchidempire.lnk.to/semaphore

Black Orchid Empire guitarist and singer Paul Visser about the new single:

“This song tells the story of an alien sent to a doomed earth to try and 'correct' the mistakes humans have made. Finding not only hubris and greed but also beauty and wonder, the alien falls in love with the planet and its flawed people, and decides to go down with the ship.

We love playing this track – it's surprisingly challenging with the various time signature changes and rhythmic complexities as well as a technically-demanding vocal melody, but so satisfying and fun.

Alina Gordienco and her team made a narrative-driven video for the song which we literally cannot believe. What they've achieved is completely insane – our very own alien. It's like watching a big-budget movie. Check it out!”

A ferociously tight live band, Black Orchid Empire have toured Europe and the UK extensively, recently supporting Skunk Anansie on their sold out 25th anniversary shows, including Brixton Academy. These appearances, as well as previous tours with HED p.e, INME, Black Map and Ravenface, combined with festival slots at Download, Standon Calling, Planet Rockstock, Camden Rocks and Taubertal, have sealed the bands reputation as a force to be reckoned with.

Having released their debut album 'Archetype' in 2016 to universal acclaim, Black Orchid Empire signed with German label Long Branch Records to release the follow up album 'Yugen'. Both albums received stellar reviews and over 1,000,000+ combined streams. The band are now looking ahead to the future with their next album 'Semaphore' – a Sci-Fi concept record that sees them continue to push the musical envelope.

Pre-order the album HERE.

“Beautiful melodies coupled with tear-your-face-off riffs. Bright fresh new stars” Skin, Skunk Anansie

“Unbeatable in-your-face talent” MOSH

“Wicked, behemoth tunes” POWERPLAY

For More Info Visit:

https://www.facebook.com/blackorchidempire

https://www.instagram.com/blackorchidempire

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Black Orchid Empire Share New Single

April 17, 2020

Album "Semaphore" Coming June 12th, 2020!

British rock band Black Orchid Empire share their brand new single "Death From Above". It's the third single taken from the new studio album "Semaphore" coming 12th June, 2020 via Long Branch Records.

"Semaphore" is available for pre-order here: blackorchidempire.lnk.to/semaphore

Black Orchid Empire guitarist and singer Paul Visser about the new single:

“This is one of the heavier songs from Semaphore, and features a riff we've been tinkering with since touring Yugen. We're experimenting on this record with pushing our boundaries both in terms of melody and technicality, and Death From Above is an example of one of the more progressive metal-influenced songs on the album.

Lyrically it's inspired by the amazing work of Richard Morgan and his Takeshi Kovacs series, he's one of my favourite SF writers. The song is about the winged, raptor-like Martians that feature in his books (and more recently Altered Carbon on Netflix), and the technology they left behind. I especially love the middle section, it's so much fun to sing over that dreamy, ambient landscape. Then Dave and Billy lock in with their syncopated rhythm and it's an awesome moment. We can't wait to see the crowd reaction when we play this one live.”

Black Orchid Empire create huge, memorable rock music that combines heavy-hitting savagery with intense melodic beauty. Their technical, fearlessly complex grooves and gigantic sing-along choruses have already earned them a widespread fanbase.

A ferociously tight live band, Black Orchid Empire have toured Europe and the UK extensively, recently supporting Skunk Anansie on their sold out 25th anniversary shows, including Brixton Academy. These appearances, as well as previous tours with HED p.e, INME, Black Map and Ravenface, combined with festival slots at Download, Standon Calling, Planet Rockstock, Camden Rocks and Taubertal, have sealed the bands reputation as a force to be reckoned with.

Having released their debut album 'Archetype' in 2016 to universal acclaim, Black Orchid Empire signed with German label Long Branch Records to release the follow up album 'Yugen'. Both albums received stellar reviews and over 1,000,000+ combined streams. The band are now looking ahead to the future with their next album 'Semaphore' – a Sci-Fi concept record that sees them continue to push the musical envelope.

Pre-order the album HERE.

“Beautiful melodies coupled with tear-your-face-off riffs. Bright fresh new stars” Skin, Skunk Anansie

“Unbeatable in-your-face talent” MOSH

“Wicked, behemoth tunes” POWERPLAY

For More Info Visit:

https://www.facebook.com/blackorchidempire

https://www.instagram.com/blackorchidempire

https://twitter.com/orchidempire