Dark Tranquillity Announce 25th Anniversary Vinyl Re-issue Of "Projector" + On Tour Now!🀘

Gothenburg's iconic melodic death metal pioneers Dark Tranquillity have not only just successfully released their 13th studio album Endtime Signals via Century Media Records, but are also pleased to announce a long overdue vinyl re-issue of their fourth album Projector from 1999.

Projector, which also marked the beginning of Dark Tranquillity's long-standing relationship with Century Media Records as their worldwide record company partners and the band's first release to receive a nomination for a Swedish Grammis Award, saw the group explore a more diverse and atmospheric side to their ever relevant and constantly progressing melodic death metal approach, making the album a total fan-favorite and a special release to finally re-visit with a new vinyl edition in order to celebrate its 25th anniversary. 

Originally recorded with Fredrik NordstrΓΆm at Gothenburg's Studio Fredman (In Flames, Arch Enemy, At The Gates, etc.), the album's main 10 songs now come with a fresh 2024 vinyl remaster crafted by Dan SwanΓΆ at Unisound (Opeth, Katatonia, Edge Of Sanity).

The new Projector (Re-issue 2024) vinyl version will be released on November 1 with pre-order starting today for the following three available variants:

β€” Ltd. brick red LP β€” All outlets
β€” Ltd. neon orange LP β€” 300x copies available from Bengans, EMP & Napalm Records
β€” Ltd. transp. sun yellow LP β€” 300x copies available from cmdistro.de & various other retailers

Pre-orders are live here.

Dark Tranquillity's newest album Endtime Signals has been recently released to much acclaim and entered international official album sales charts as follows:
Germany #6, Switzerland #5, Austria #7, Sweden #13, Finland #15, Spain #84.

Get Endtime Signals here.

Dark Tranquillity have just kicked off a North American co-headline tour with Amorphis in support of their newest album Endtime Signals and have a European headlining tour ahead as well.

DARK TRANQUILLITY ON TOUR:
9/9 β€” Houston, TX β€” White Oak Music Hall
9/10 β€” Dallas, TX β€” Trees
9/11 β€” San Antonio, TX β€” The Rock Box
9/13 β€” Mesa, AZ β€” Nile Theater
9/14 β€” San Diego, CA β€” Brick By Brick
9/15β€” Los Angeles, CA β€” Echoplex
9/17 β€” San Francisco, CA β€” DNA Lounge
9/18 β€” Roseville, CA β€” Goldfields Roseville
9/20 β€” Portland, OR β€” Hawthorne Theatre
9/21 β€” Vancouver, BC β€” Rickshaw Theatre
9/22 β€” Seattle, WA β€” El Corazon
9/24 β€” Salt Lake City, UT β€” Metro
9/26 β€” Denver, CO β€” Marquis Theatre
9/27 β€” Lawrence, KS β€” Bottleneck
9/28 β€” Minneapolis, MN β€” The Cabooze
9/29 β€” Joliet, IL β€” The Forge
10/1 β€” Toronto, ON β€” Opera House
10/2 β€” Montreal, QC β€” Fairmount Theatre
10/3 β€” Quebec City, QC β€” La Source de la MartiniΓ¨re
10/4 β€” Cambridge, MA β€” The Middle East Down
10/5 β€” Baltimore, MD β€” Baltimore Soundstage
10/6 β€” New York, NY β€” Gramercy Theatre

DARK TRANQUILLITY ARE:
Mikael Stanne β€” Vocals
Johan Reinholdz β€” Guitar
Martin BrΓ€ndstrΓΆm β€” Electronics
Christian Jansson β€” Bass
Joakim Strandberg Nilsson β€” Drums

Dark Tranquillity Launch Pre-Orders + Share New Single "Not Nothing"

Iconic melodic death metal pioneers, Dark Tranquillity, are back with the next revelation of their new musical chapter that is Endtime Signals.

The Swedes present their next single "Not Nothing." The song is about the insignificance of humanity in the big scheme of things. This philosophical provocation fits seamlessly in the overall gloomy themes of Endtime Signals.

Listen to "Not Nothing" here.

In addition, the eagerly awaited pre-order phase of the album has started, and fans worldwide are now able to secure their copies of the various LP and CD formats as well as the digital version of Endtime Signals.

Mikael Stanne comments, "Finally, we can announce that the pre-orders for Endtime Signals start today. And to mark this monumental occasion, we also have a brand new single for you fine folks. 'Not Nothing' is an existential piece of Endtime Signals that we feel showcases some of the diversity that the album holds. Turn up the volume and let us know what you think!"

Endtime Signals is available for pre-order in the following formats:

Ltd. Deluxe 2LP Gatefold edition w/ 14 tracks (β€œMidnight Haze” ink spot effect vinyl incl. additional black LP with 2 bonus tracks and etching & extended 8-pages LP booklet, housed in an O-Card with special die-cut)

Ltd. Deluxe 2LP Gatefold edition w/ 14 tracks [US version] (β€œNeuronal Fire” splatter effect vinyl incl. additional black LP with 2 bonus tracks and etching & extended 8-pages LP booklet, housed in an O-Card with special die-cut)

Ltd. Deluxe CD Digipak edition w/ 14 tracks (incl. 2 bonus tracks & extended 28-pages booklet, housed in an O-Card with special die-cut)

Standard CD Jewelcase w/ 12 tracks

1LP Gatefold in black and various colours w/ 12 tracks

1LP Gatefold in black [US version] w/ 12 tracks

Standard CD Jewelcase [Japanese version] w/ 14 tracks

Endtime Signals not only marks the 13th studio album of the band, but also their 10th album collaboration with their label Century Media Records. Building on the success of previous releases such asAtoma(2016), which climbed up to #2 in the Swedish album charts, andMoment(2020), which earned the band a Swedish Grammis award, the band is set to continue to redefine and deliver a top-tier musical experience withEndtime Signals.

DARK TRANQUILLITY ON TOUR:
9/3 β€” Richmond, VA β€” Canal Club
9/4 β€” Greensboro, NC β€” Hangar 1819
9/6 β€” Atlanta, GA β€” Center Stage (AMORPHIS Headliner)
9/7 β€” Orlando, FL β€” Conduit 
9/9 β€” Houston, TX β€” White Oak Music Hall
9/10 β€” Dallas, TX β€” Trees
9/11 β€” San Antonio, TX β€” The Rock Box
9/13 β€” Mesa, AZ β€” Nile Theater
9/14 β€” San Diego, CA β€” Brick By Brick
9/15β€” Los Angeles, CA β€” Echoplex
9/17 β€” San Francisco, CA β€” DNA Lounge
9/18 β€” Roseville, CA β€” Goldfields Roseville
9/20 β€” Portland, OR β€” Hawthorne Theatre
9/21 β€” Vancouver, BC β€” Rickshaw Theatre
9/22 β€” Seattle, WA β€” El Corazon
9/24 β€” Salt Lake City, UT β€” Metro
9/26 β€” Denver, CO β€” Marquis Theatre
9/27 β€” Lawrence, KS β€” Bottleneck
9/28 β€” Minneapolis, MN β€” The Cabooze
9/29 β€” Joliet, IL β€” The Forge
10/1 β€” Toronto, ON β€” Opera House
10/2 β€” Montreal, QC β€” Fairmount Theatre
10/3 β€” Quebec City, QC β€” La Source de la MartiniΓ¨re
10/4 β€” Cambridge, MA β€” The Middle East Down
10/5 β€” Baltimore, MD β€” Baltimore Soundstage
10/6 β€” New York, NY β€” Gramercy Theatre

DARK TRANQUILLITY ARE:
Mikael Stanne β€” Vocals
Johan Reinholdz β€” Guitar
Martin BrΓ€ndstrΓΆm β€” Electronics
Christian Jansson β€” Bass
Joakim Strandberg Nilsson β€” Drums

Dark Tranquillity Video for New Single "Unforgivable"

NEW ALBUM ENDTIME SIGNALS ARRIVES ON AUGUST 16 VIA CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS

Iconic melodic death metal pioneers Dark Tranquillity reveal a new piece of their upcoming album Endtime Signals, out on August 16 via Century Media Records.

The second single is called "Unforgivable" and will appeal to all fans who crave a song that packs a punch, both musically and emotionally. It's a high-energy and rapid, riff-laden track full of surprises, and true to DT's signature sound. 

Listen to "Unforgivable" here.

The video for the new track came into being while the band was on tour: Shot during the band's recent tours in TΓΌrkiye and Mexico, the video is a manifest of Dark Tranquillity's live energy and presence, and a dedication to their loyal fans all over the world.

Watch the video for "Unforgivable" Below

Mikael Stanne adds, "Shot during our recent tours of TΓΌrkiye and Mexico, the 'Unforgivable' clip showcases the band in its true element. From the intense drums of Joakim Strandberg Nilsson to the thunderous bass of Christian Jansson, the song is propelled forward at a pace not heard from the band in many years. Ripping guitars hold the structure fast as the electronic elements further emphasize the urgency and desperation of the track. A fresh surge of creativity and renewed vigour sparked this song that lyrically draws strength from frustration and helplessness in the face of oppression."

In March, the band released the first single "The Last Imagination," which provided a glimpse into the profound journey through the existential depth that is Endtime Signals

Listen to "The Last Imagination" here. Watch the visualizer for "The Last Imagination" here

DARK TRANQUILLITY ARE:
Mikael Stanne β€” Vocals
Johan Reinholdz β€” Guitar
Martin BrΓ€ndstrΓΆm β€” Electronics
Christian Jansson β€” Bass
Joakim Strandberg Nilsson β€” Drums

Dark Tranquillity Announce New Album "Endtime Signals" + Share "The Last Imagination" Visualizer

Hailing from Gothenburg, iconic melodic death metal pioneers Dark Tranquillity are thrilled to ring in a new chapter of their musical journey: The band has finished its thirteenth studio album Endtime Signals. The album will be released on August 16 via Century Media Records.

In addition, the band provides a sneak peek into the album's thematic depth with the release of the first single "The Last Imagination," which offers a first glimpse into the profound journey through the existential depth that is Endtime Signals.

Watch the visualizer for "The Last Imagination" below.

Stream the song here.

Notably, Endtime Signals not only marks the 13th studio album of the band, but also their tenth album collaboration with Century Media Records. Building on the success of previous releases such as Atoma (2016), which climbed up to #2 in the Swedish album charts, and Moment (2020), which earned the band a Swedish Grammis award, the band is set to continue to redefine and deliver a top-tier musical experience with Endtime Signals.

"Welcome to the world of Dark Tranquillity once again," the band says. "It's been a while since Moment and we've gone through quite a lot in order to end up where we find ourselves today. But as we can reveal the first single from the upcoming Endtime Signals, the feeling is that of pride, accomplishment, and a fair bit of relief. 'The Last Imagination' showcases one of many facets of what we feel is our most diverse album to date."

The band continues, "Going back to what we fundamentally feel is the core of Dark Tranquillity, with a partly new line-up, has been a tremendous experience. It gave us the opportunity to re-evaluate and view what we have built from a new and exciting perspective. This resulted in a focused and intense writing period where we have discovered aspects of our music anew and taken certain elements of it further than before. Joakim Strandberg Nilson has delivered above and beyond in terms of drumming, with Christian Jansson following through in fierce and precise fashion. This has driven the writing and recording process to feel challenging, different and inspiring in the best way possible."

Discussing the album as a whole, the band offers, "Thematically. the album deals with where we are heading, what has truly and fundamentally changed in us and how we find ways to cope with it. It has been hard finding that spark of positivity lately and there is a sense of grief running through the course of the album. Not only in the sense of mourning what we have lost on a personal level, but also where our sacrifices have taken us. 'The Last Imagination' in particular takes this to its logical conclusion and talks of what we leave behind and how hard it is for us to grasp that our significance might not be what we imagined.

"The breadth of the album is something we have worked hard at and we believe that this first song gives an indication if not a full picture of what is in store. There is ferocious speed, grinding brutality and haunting melodies of devastating loss to come. This is us making good on our promise to ourselves and our continuing mission."

Stay tuned for more information!

The first single "The Last Imagination" stands as a beacon of Dark Tranquillity's unparalleled artistry: The band delves into the depths of the human experience and reflects on the impermanence of life, with a profound lyrical narrative and captivating melodies. This single challenges listeners to confront the finality of their stories, unheard and untold. 

Accompanying the release, Niklas Sundin, former guitarist and longstanding collaborator of the band, has crafted captivating visual elements, including the visualizer for "The Last Imagination."

The album release date, August 16, was strategically chosen: It is no coincidence that the album reveal collides with the infamous Summer Breeze Open Air in DinkelsbΓΌhl, Germany and Dark Tranquillity's performance at the festival. As a special celebration for the reveal of their new album, the band will give a burning live performance, playing and partying into the release of Endtime Signals live on stage. 

Fans and metal enthusiasts alike can expect a whole Dark Tranquillity experience during this year's festival – stay tuned!

Before returning to Europe for the festival summer, DT are playing shows in Turkey, South America, and Tunisia in April and May. 

Tickets can be purchased here.

DARK TRANQUILLITY ARE:
Mikael Stanne β€” Vocals
Johan Reinholdz β€” Guitar
Martin BrΓ€ndstrΓΆm β€” Electronics
Christian Jansson β€” Bass
Joakim Strandberg Nilsson β€” Drums

KATAKLYSM & NAILED TO OBSCURITY Announce "North American Moments 2022" Tour With Headliners DARK TRANQUILLITY

Canadian melodic death metal heavyweights KATAKLYSM and German melodic death/doom metallers NAILED TO OBSCURITY are proud to announce they are joining headliners DARK TRANQUILLITY on the "North American Moments 2022" tour. The 37-date trek kicks off on January 28th at the House of Independents in /new /jersey and will make stops in Toronto, Seattle, and Tampa before concluding on March 12th at Gramercy Park in New York.

Maurizio Iacono comments, "The pandemic hasn't been kind to anyone. Maybe for the powers that be but that's for another discussion. One thing is for sure, the spirit of metal lives on. KATAKLYSM was part of the first cavalry of metal bands alongside Deicide to complete the first metal tour coming out of the reopening and we are extremely proud of this. it was a major confidence booster for many bands and now tours are starting to return in full force and today we are happy to announce that we will return in early 2022 with the excellent DARK TRANQUILLITY from Sweden and Germany’s NAILED TO OBSCURITY. This is a long tour covering both the US and parts of Canada, We are proud to hit the stage once more and bring our heavy hitter set and conclude the campaign for Unconquered with this tour. Come hang out, every concert is a blessing these days!"

NAILED TO OBSCURITY comments, "Wow, so this is really happening! Except for one festival show we had the pleasure to play this year, which only made us hungrier for more, these shows will be the first for us since the pandemic hit. You can’t imagine how much we are looking forward to getting back on the road with no other than our Swedish friends in DARK TRANQUILLITY and Canadian death metal force KATAKLYSM. This is gonna be a blast and we can’t wait to see you all very soon!"

General admissions tickets for the tour on sale now.

Confirmed dates for the "North American Moments 2022" tour with DARK TRANQUILLITY, KATAKLYSM and NAILED TO OBSCURITY are:
Jan. 28 – Asbury Park, N.J. @ House of Independents
Jan. 29 – Reading, Pa. @ Reverb
Jan. 30 – Worcester, Mass. @ The Palladium
Feb. 01 – Quebec City, Quebec @ Imperial Bell
Feb. 02 – Montreal, Quebec @ Club Soda
Feb. 03 – Ottawa, Ontario @ The Brass Monkey
Feb. 04 – Toronto, Ontario @ The Opera House
Feb. 05 – Pontiac, Mich. @ The Crofoot Ballroom
Feb. 06 – Chicago, Ill. @ Metro
Feb. 08 – Minneapolis, Minn. @ Fine Line
Feb. 09 – Lawrence, Kan. @ Granada Theater
Feb. 10 – Denver, Colo. @ The Oriental Theater
Feb. 11 – Salt Lake City, Utah @ Soundwell
Feb. 13 – Portland, Ore. @ Bossanova Ballroom
Feb. 14 – Vancouver, British Columbia @ Rickshaw Theatre
Feb. 15 – Seattle, Wash. @ El Corazon
Feb. 17 – San Francisco, Calif. @ August Hall
Feb. 18 – San Diego, Calif. @ Brick By Brick
Feb. 19 – Anaheim, Calif. @ Chain Reaction
Feb. 20 – Los Angeles, Calif. @ 1720
Feb. 21 – Mesa, Ariz. @ The Nile Theatre
Feb. 23 – Austin, Texas @ Come and Take It Live
Feb. 24 – Dallas, Texas @ Amplified Live
Feb. 25 – Houston, Texas @ Scout Bar
Feb. 26 – Baton Rouge, La. @ Chelsea’s Live
Feb. 28 – Winter Park, Fla. @ The Haven
March 01 – West Palm Beach, Fla. @ Respectable Street
March 02 – Tampa, Fla. @ The Orpheum
March 03 – Atlanta, Ga. @ Heaven at The Masquerade
March 04 – Greensboro, N.C. @ The Blind Tiger
March 05 – Columbus, Ohio @ The King of Clubs
March 06 – Cleveland, Ohio @ Beachland Ballroom
March 07 – Rochester, N.Y. @ Montage Music Hall
March 08 – Baltimore, Md. @ Baltimore Soundstage
March 09 – Pittsburgh, Pa. @ Crafthouse Stage & Grill
March 11 – Richmond, Va. @ The Canal Club
March 12 – New York, N.Y. @ The Gramercy Theatre

ABOUT KATAKLYSM
UNCONQUERED was recorded and engineered by the band's long-time producer and guitarist JF Dagenais at JFD Studio in Dallas, TX. KATAKLYSM enlisted legendary Colin Richardson, post-retirement, to aid in the mixing of UNCONQUERED’s weightier and modernized sound with additional help from Chris Clancy’s technicality and precision.UNCONQUERED stands among the best produced albums in the band's career. The infamous heart beast, which also appeared on In The Arms Of Devastation (2006), Prevail (2008), and Heaven’s Venom (2010), makes its return with a cover image created by artist Blake Armstrong.

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Order your copy of UNCONQUERED: in the format of your choice here: www.nuclearblast.com/kataklysm-unconquered