Japanese electro-metal act, Esprit D’Air, have just shared the news of fresh live dates, overlapping from late 2023, into Spring 2024. They atart off with a short run in Poland, Hungary, and Spain in October, then return for the bulk of the shows from February to April. They also dropped new album, Oceans, via Starstorm Records, July 03rd. Keep reading for tour details and more.
After a successful sold-out 7-day UK tour earlier this year, Esprit D’Air is now embarking on an extensive European tour, covering Poland, Hungary, Spain, the United Kingdom (including England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland), Ireland, the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium.
Upcoming Tour Dates:
2023:
October 08: Klub Zascianek – Kraków PL
October 10: Dürer Kert – Budapest HU
October 12: La Nau – Barcelona ES
2024:
February 12: The Old Fire Station – Bournemouth UK
February 13: Exeter Phoenix – Exeter UK
February 14: Thekla – Bristol UK
February 16: Hangar 18 – Swansea UK
February 18: KK’s Steel Mill – Wolverhampton UK
February 19: Corporation – Sheffield UK
February 20: Manchester Academy 3 – Manchester UK
February 21: O2 Academy2 – Liverpool UK
February 23: The Grand Social – Dublin IE
February 24: Oh Yeah Music Centre – Belfast UK
February 26: The Warehouse – Leeds UK
February 27: The Garage – Glasgow UK
February 28: Northumbria University Student Union – Newcastle upon Tyne UK
February 29: Rescue Rooms – Nottingham UK
March 02: The Garage – London UK
March 29: Poppodium Nieuwe Nor – Heerlen NL
March 30: Headcrash – Hamburg DE
March 31: MTC – Cologne DE
April 01: Kavka Oudaan – Antwerp BE
More about Esprit D’Air
The band, led by vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Kai, will be joined by a lineup featuring Jan-Vincent Velazco (Pendragon, Gus G) on drums, Takeshi on bass, and Yusuke on guitar.
Their latest album, Oceans, which features members of The Sisters of Mercy and former vocalist of Crystal Lake, entered several Official UK Chart positions for a number of weeks, including at #5 in Album Downloads, #8 in Rock and Metal Albums, and #19 in Scottish Albums.
Named as the Leviathan Tour, the tour is entirely self-promoted by Kai, and promises performances from the latest album, Oceans, as well as new material that is on its way. With the Budapest concert already sold out four months in advance, fans are encouraged to secure their tickets promptly to avoid missing out on the remaining limited tickets for shows in Kraków, Barcelona, Dublin, and Belfast.
The band’s distinctive electronic metal sound has garnered critical acclaim and international recognition, with features on Billboard, Huff Post, Loudwire, Kerrang! Radio, and BBC Radio 1, as well as praise from members of Cradle of Filth and Trivium. Their debut album, Constellations, received high praise and won the prestigious Best Metal Album award at The Independent Music Awards in 2018. Esteemed musicians including Slayer, Sepultura and Amy Lee (Evanescence) were part of the judging panel for the award.
“It’s a really unique blend of djent, industrial, electro, goth, emo, metal and much more. I love the dramatics and cinematic quality it has, with haunting, melancholy colors swooping between the cruel, relentless jaws of the machine.“
– Ben Christo, The Sisters of Mercy
For more information about Esprit D’Air’s European tour, including ticket sales and updates, please visit their official website at: http://www.espritdair.com.