Today, after months of hints and anticipation, the moment has finally arrived: German Pagan folk collective Faun are set to release their twelfth studio album, “HEX”, on September 5th, 2025.
Spanning twelve unique tracks, “HEX” is a powerful and atmospheric journey through pre-Christian legends, magical folk traditions, and spiritual symbolism, all rendered in Faun’s unmistakable sound.
The album delves into the myths, mysteries, and often misunderstood roles of witches, healers, and wise women across various cultures. Its title, “HEX”, is derived from the German word Hexe (witch) and the Old High German Hagazussa, meaning “hedge-sitter” — a figure believed to move between worlds.
In celebration, Faun released their brand-new single “Lament” last week, offering a first glimpse into the enchanting world of “HEX”.
Watch the music video for “Lament” below.
Faun’s twelfth studio album “HEX” explores themes of female magic, pagan myths, and ancient rituals across a variety of cultures. The title draws from the German word “Hexe” (witch) and the Old High German “Hagazussa”, meaning “one who walks between worlds”. The album focuses on pre-Christian legends from the Celtic, Anglo-Saxon, Germanic, Norse, and Turkish traditions, featuring stories such as Merlin and Nimue, Viking sacrificial rites (“Blot”), and ancient spells like “Ylfa Spere”.
Blending medieval instruments (hurdy-gurdy, bagpipes, lute, harp) with modern beats, synthesizers, and diverse global influences, “HEX” showcases Faun’s signature fusion of ancient and contemporary music. Collaborations include Turkish singer Fatma Turgut, Swedish musicians Daniel Pettersson and Daniel Fredriksson, and a darkly atmospheric feature with Chelsea Wolfe.
“HEX” will be available in the following formats:
• Digital
• CD digipack with a 20-page booklet
• Vinyl double gatefold Black
• Vinyl double gatefold Marbled
• Limited deluxe version in a 60-page hardcover book, with many photos, and texts with the background of the songs.
Pre-order & pre-save “HEX” here.
Tracklist:
1. Belladonna
2. Lament
3. Nimue (feat. Chelsea Wolfe)
4. Blot
5. Zauberin
6. Lady Isobel
7. Black Eyed Dog (by Nick Drake)
8. Vals
9. Ylfa Spere
10. Hare Spell
11. Umay (feat. Fatma Turgut)
12. Alfar
Faun previously announced their World HEX Tour 2025, a journey that will take them across the globe, including stops in the USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Europe, and the UK. The band will also appear at some of the most prestigious festivals of 2025.
Tickets (and VIP-tickets) are available here.
Festivals 2025:
5/30 – Fulda, Germany @ Museumshof (Kultur findet Stadt)
5/31 – Rastede, Germany @ MPS Rastede
North American Tour Dates 2025:
6/13 – Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live
6/14 – Dallas, TX @ Granada Theatre
6/16 – Lawrence, KS @ Granada Theatre
6/18 – Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall
6/20 – Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theatre
6/21 – Tucson, AZ @ 191 Toole
6/22 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda
6/23 – San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
6/25 – San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall
6/27 – Portland, OR @ Aladdin Theatre
6/28 – Seattle, WA @ Neptune Theatre
6/29 – Vancouver, BC (Canada) @ Hollywood Theatre
Latin America Shows 2025:
7/2 – Mexico City, MX @ Circo Volador
7/5 – São Paulo, BR @ Sala Metronomo
EU & UK Tour Dates 2025:
8/8 – Saugues, France @ Festival en Gévaudan
8/9 – Hildesheim, Germany @ M’era Luna
9/4 – Bornich, Germany @ Freilichtbühne Loreley (30 Jahre In Extremo)
9/5 – Luhmühlen, Germany @ MPS Luhmühlen
9/19 – Hannover, Germany @ Theater am Aegi
9/20 – Utrecht, Netherlands @ Tivoli Vredenburg
9/21 – Paris, France @ Trianon
9/23 – London, UK @ Islington Assembly Hall
9/24 – Manchester, UK @ Band On The Wall
9/26 – Ludwigsburg, Germany @ Theatersaal
9/27 – Prague, Czechia @ Meet Factory
9/28 – Krakow, Poland @ Klub Studio
9/29 – Warsaw, Poland @ Proxima
10/1 – Sint-Niklaas, Belgium @ De Casino
10/3 – Lyon, France @ Rayonne
10/4 – Neunkirchen, Germany @ Gebläsehalle
10/5 – Weimar, Germany @ Weimarhalle
10/7 – Leipzig, Germany @ Gewandhaus
10/8 – Vienna, Austria @ Arena Wien
10/10 – Milan, Italy @ Live Club
10/11 – Zürich, Switzerland @ X-tra
10/12 – Nürnberg, Germany @ Meistersingerhalle
10/23 – Düsseldorf, Germany @ Tonhalle
10/24 – Berlin, Germany @ Admiralspalast
10/25 – München, Germany @ Circus Krone
10/26 – Offenbach am Main, Germany @ Capitol
10/28 – Hamburg, Germany @ Laeiszhalle
Faun is a renowned German band known for fusing ancient music traditions with modern sounds. Since their formation in 2001, they’ve released 11 studio albums and earned multiple accolades, including platinum and gold certifications, as well as three Echo Award nominations. Chart-topping albums like “Pagan”, “Midgard”, and “Luna” have secured their place in Germany’s music landscape.
Faun gained mainstream recognition with “Von den Elben” (2012), followed by successful releases “Luna” (2014), “Midgard” (2016), and “Pagan” (2022). Faun has played over 1,000 concerts worldwide, offering both intimate, acoustic performances and high-energy festival shows.
This year, Faun is releasing their next album, “HEX”, which explores themes of witchcraft through medieval instruments, layered vocals, and immersive stage production. The upcoming tour will showcase songs from “HEX” along with fan favorites from their career.
Line-up:
Oliver Satyr: Vocals, Moraharpa
Laura Fella: Vocals
Adaya: Vocals, Bagpipe
Stephan Groth: Vocals, Hurdy-Gurdy
Niel Mitra: Synthesizer, Sampler, Keyboard, Beats
Alexander Schulz: Drums, Percussion
Mirjam Skal: Orchestration
Weblinks:
faune.de
www.facebook.com/FaunOfficial
